Newsletter 20.07.23

Message from our Chaplain Mairie

We have had such a lot to celebrate at the end of the school year, it was wonderful to have our Whole School Mass to remind us of all that we have to be thankful for. We greatly appreciate all the staff and students who step up to make our Masses real milestones in the life of the school. Thanks also to Fr Peter for celebrating with us.

And this was only the morning! In the afternoon, Year 10 took part in the second Lucas Briscoe Memorial Rounders competition. The sun shone on the year group, and the mid- break brought along a very welcome Ice Cream van for some cooling cones and lollies. Lucas’ mum, Miss Marshall, was with us to present the trophy, this year, to 10Ward.

Thanks to everyone who has supported the school this year in many different ways. The St Nicholas family has a lot to be grateful for.

We end with a blessing on all our school families to have a blessed and restful (or exciting) summer holiday. We look forward to Summer School, Results Days and the new school year.

Letter from Mr Burns

Dear Parents and Carers,

As the end of an academic year comes to a close, and I end my first term at St. Nicholas, I would like to congratulate and thank your children for the positive contributions they have made in school and in the wider community. I have been impressed with the students’ determination and commitment to the wealth of extra-curricular activities that are available here, as well as their passion for raising funds for charity.

This term, it has been a pleasure to be part of, or witness, so many special events here: sports awards and a wealth of sporting activities and successes; prize night; mini-Dash; annual Mass with the Bishop; Year 11 and 13 Leavers’ Masses, the talented musicians and their performances at a number of events in or out of school. The list goes on! I’ve only been here a term and I cannot believe how much goes on here and how hard the staff and students work to make these amazing things happen.

To read the rest of the letter and for details of staff changes please click here

Readathon

A massive thank you to all our KS3 students, family, friends and staff. We have raised a fantastic £510 for Readthon this year. That takes our total Readthon fundraising efforts to approximately £36,500! We really have made a difference to the lives of young people and their families during their stay in hospital.

Music success – Holly Middleton singing at TEDx

Last Saturday our talented Year 12 student Holly Middleton sang in the interval at the TEDx event at the Grange Theatre.

It was a great performance. Click here to hear Holly’s beautiful voice

Music Success

Our brilliant musicians have been busy taking exams. There are some excellent results and we are very impressed with the effort and commitment you all show.

Music Success – Daniel Adderley

Congratulations and well done to Daniel Adderley Grade 2 Piano Merit.

Music Success – William Adderley

Congratulations to Year 11 student – Daniel Adderley. Grade 5 piano – Distinction

Music Success – Aleks Wieckowski

Congratulations to Year 7 student – Aleks Wieckowski Grade 5 Drums merit

Music Success – Henryk Wieckowski

Congratulations to Year 9 student – Henryk Wieckowski Grade 5 Trombone Distinction

Music Success – William Jaberi

Congratulations to Year 8 student – William Jaberi Grade 3 Trumpet

A message from the PTFA

TO THE TEACHERS

Thank you, to the teachers

who work harder than we see

always finding ways

to turn learning into glee

thank you, to the teachers

who see faces in their heads

as they try to close their eyes

and put their busy brain to bed

thank you, to the teachers

who hold all those faces dear

little faces full of worry

small faces full of fear

thank you, to the teachers

who note what others don’t

the reason for the shyness

and the sad behind the ‘won’t’

thank you, to the teachers

who face the clock each day

that balance between time

and the urge to stop and play

thank you, to the teachers

we are grateful for this start

please know, you’ve a forever home

in so many children’s hearts.

by Donna Ashworth

PTFA News!

Dear Parents & Carers,

Thank you so much for all your support with our summer raffle. We raised over £800 & we are very lucky that we are able to match fund thanks to Pam our Treasurer.

Please see our winners below:

Special thanks to:

Hannah Stackhouse who donated the Euro Camp Holiday.
Thank you also to the following for donating or sourcing a prize(s).
Amy Wilkinson, Sheila Frampton-Rawling, Jo Price, Pam Giles, Tracey Sandbatch & Jo Roper.

Thank you very much also to the local business who donated:
Vale Royal Golf Club
Chic Interiors Knutsford
Lior Home Gifts
Crafty Sense of Fun.

Thank you again everyone. We can’t do it without your generosity donating & purchasing tickets.
We look forward to more fundraising and fun in the new school year.
We wish you a very happy summer.

Your PTFA

“You can do what I cannot do. I can do what you cannot do. Together we can do great things.”

Mother Teresa

Instrumental lessons in school

Please complete this form if you would like to continue with instrumental lessons OR if you would like to begin learning an instrument in September!

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TQCEKBxgKE67QeEw___TRMgP4tV0psBGhiwHTlfdnv1UMjdCUUk5WU9WU0pJQVVSVEU0OVZSOTNWRy4u

Multisports camp.

Multisports camp.

Click here to register or for further details.

Hartford I Spy Booklet

Hartford Civic Society have just published a Hartford I spy booklet, it’s 48 pages, filled with fascinating facts and history of Hartford. It’s aimed at all ages. It may be something fun for children to do as a families over the holidays. It costs £2, any profits go straight back into projects in the village.

To buy your copy, send an email to hartfordispy@gmail.com or contact Hartford Civic Society on messenger via Facebook.

100% attendance vouchers

Congratulations to the winners of the attendance vouchers.

Students who have had 100% attendance the previous week are entered into the draw.

Year 9

Dominic S and Norrie P

Frankie W and Aneesha H

Train Tickets

If your child is using Northern trains, you can buy an educational ticket – termly or annually.

https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/tickets/educational-season

Boys’ and Girls’ After School Sports

The PE department want to wish everyone a wonderful summer.

Thank you to all our brilliant students who always try their best and make us super proud.

Upcoming Dates

September

Wednesday 6th September – SCHOOL OPENS – all years

Click here to download 2023-24 Holi day Dates

Facebook and Twitter

Follow St Nicholas on Facebook and Twitter for updates and insight into what is going on in school.

Newsletter 20.07.23