A prayer to share
Loving God,
You showed us what love looks like through Jesus—patient, kind, forgiving, and selfless.
Help us to live that kind of love each day.
Teach us to care for one another,
to include those who feel left out,
and to choose kindness even when it’s difficult.
When we are quick to judge, slow us down.
When we are hurt, help us to forgive.
When we feel unnoticed, remind us that we are deeply loved by You.
May our words be gentle, our actions be generous, and our hearts be open.
Let your love guide our school, our friendships, and our lives.
So that in all we do, we reflect your goodness.
Amen.
A Message from our Chaplain, Mairie
St Nicholas plan to conquer another Three Peaks
St Nick’s Yorkshire Three Peaks
The staff at St Nick’s are taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge to raise money for four charities close to our hearts.
The Yorkshire Three Peaks is a demanding 24-mile trek covering Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, with over 1,500 metres of climbing, usually completed within 12 hours. It’s a huge test of endurance, and every donation will help make the challenge worthwhile.
- Pseudomyxoma Survivors — supporting people affected by the rare cancer pseudomyxoma peritonei. We are fundraising in memory of our dear friend and colleague Laura McAleenan, who sadly passed away in January.
- Parkinson’s UK — funding research and providing vital support for people living with Parkinson’s and their families.
- St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice — delivering compassionate palliative and end-of-life care across mid and south Cheshire.
- Bethlehem Care & Hospice Trust — providing essential hospice and bereavement care in Bethlehem and the surrounding area. We are fundraising in memory of our much-loved vice-chair of governors, John McDonald.
All money raised will be split equally between the charities.
Thank you so much for your support. Click here to donate : https://gvwhl.com/3ZS1P
Library and Literacy
- About Time by Rebecca Struthers & Alom Shaha, illustrated by Lucy Rose (DK Books)
- Choose Your Own Evolution by Jules Howard, illustrated by Gordy Wright (Nosy Crow)
- Why Do We Sleep? by Cathy Evans, illustrated by Polya Plavinskaia (Cicada Books)
- Science Detective Agency by Stevie Derrick, illustrated by Miriam Serafin (Wayland (Hachette Children’s Group)
- Owning It: Our disabled childhoods in our own words edited by James Catchpole, Lucy Catchpole and Jen Campbell, illustrated by Sophie Kamlish (Faber & Faber)
- It’s a Brave Young World by Anu Adebogun, illustrated by Soofiya and Lila Cruz (Little Tiger)
- Explodapedia: The Brain by Ben Martynoga, illustrated by Moose Allain (David Fickling Books)
- Normal Women by Philippa Gregory, illustrated by Alexis Snell (Red Shed, Farshore)
Message from the Children’s Commissioner
Have Your Say – Take Part in The Big Future Survey!
Do you think adults and politicians really listen to young people? The Children’s Commissioner for England wants to hear directly from you about your life, your future, and the changes you want to see.
The Big Future is a national survey for children and young people aged 0–18 across England. It’s your chance to share:
- what matters most to you,
- your hopes for the future,
- your biggest concerns,
- and what you think makes a good childhood today.
The results will help adults in government understand what children and young people really think and what needs to change.
Complete the survey here:
www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigfuture
Outgrown Uniform and PE kit
If your child is leaving school or has outgrown their uniform or PE kit, please send it in to school where we will reuse it for students who need it or pass it on to the Green Uniform and Babybank. This can also be sent in after the exams have finished.
Thank you for your help
Community Notices
Runcorn Rowing Club
Come and have a try
First aid awareness event, Saturday 13 June 2026
Join this basic first aid awareness course for free on 13 June from 11.15am – 1.15pm Taking place at Hartford Village Hall on Chester Road, the course will be hosted by Hartford Parish Council and delivered by the British Red Cross.
To book your place, please contact asst.clerk@hartfordparishcouncil.org.uk or call 01606 784401.
Girl’s softball cricket
Co-curricular Activities
PE Co-Curricular
Wednesday : GCSE Pizza Night
Music Co-Curricular
Week commencing 18th May
Lunchtime Clubs
Tuesday lunchtime Mass/Prayer in the Chapel – all years
Tuesday lunchtime English Homework Club
Wednesday lunchtime Writing and Poetry Club E1
Wednesday lunchtime English Homework Club
Wednesday lunchtime Beyblading – Bring your own BeyBlades – in R1
After School Clubs
Tuesday After School – Performing Arts Club – 3.15 – 4.30
Tuesday After School – GCSE DT ‘catch up’ session on Tuesdays 3.15 – 4.15 in T3
Attendance
Everyone matters – so attendance matters
Upcoming dates
Friday 22nd May Year 9 Reports to Parents / SCHOOL CLOSES
June 2026
Monday 1st June SCHOOL REOPENS / Year 8 Exams commence
Thursday 4th June Year 7 Parents’ Evening
Friday 12th June Year 11 Prom
Monday 15th June PTFA meeting 5.15
Tuesday 16th June Sports Day
Friday 19th June INSET Day / Year 13 Ball
Monday 22nd June Year 10 and 12 Exams commence /Year 11 Sixth Form Day
July 2026
Wednesday 1st July Year 12 Retreat
Monday 6th July Year 10 Residential departs to Savio / Year 6 Transition Day – non feeder primaries
Tuesday 7th July Year 10 Residential returns / Year 6 Transition Day – All schools
Wednesday 8th July Year 6 Transition Day – All schools
Thursday 9th July Year 10 Residential departs to Savio / New Year 7 Intake Parents’ Information Evening 5pm
Friday 10th July Year 10 Residential returns / Dorigatti/Pringle (Years 7, 8 & 9)
Monday 13th July Mission Day
Wednesday 15th July Whole School Jubilee Mass / Prize Night 6.00–7.30pm
Thursday 16th July Sports Presentation Evening 6.00–8.00pm / Art Exhibition 4–7pm
Friday 17th July Years 7, 8, 9, 10 & 12 Rewards Trips
Monday 20th July Year 10 Post 16 Fair / Year 12 Parents’ Evening 4.15–7.30pm
Tuesday 21st July Lucas Briscoe Rounders Tournament (Year 10) / Sixth Form Expedition to Morocco departs
Wednesday 22nd July SCHOOL CLOSES – 12.30pm
