A prayer to share
Pilgrims of Hope – Jubilee Prayer
This week we are continuing to focus on the Jubilee Prayer.
The Jubilee Prayer
Father in heaven,
may the faith you have given us
in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity enkindled
in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,
reawaken in us the blessed hope
for the coming of your Kingdom.
May your grace transform us
into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos
in the sure expectation
of a new heaven and a new earth,
when, with the powers of Evil vanquished,
your glory will shine eternally.
May the grace of the Jubilee
reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope,
a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread
the joy and peace of our Redeemer
throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed,
be glory and praise for ever.
Amen
Year 7 Residential to Whitemoore Lakes
Last week 200 students and staff set off to Staffordshire for the Year 7 Residential.
Whitemoore Lakes was the perfect location for a fantastic trip. It was wonderful to see the students thriving and having fun as they took part in the many varied activities across the purposebuilt site.
Year 7 challenged themselves with various high ropes activities such as climbing, gladiator and abseiling, used their brains and concentration in archery, buggy building and the Enigma room, learnt new skills fencing and went on the water in canoes for challenges, games and a fair amount of splashing!
More photos available on Facebook and X
Prom Pop Up Dress Shop in School.
We are very lucky to have a local prom dress shop come to St Nicolas High School for a one day only POP UP PROM SHOP on Wednesday 29th January from 3.30-5.30pm
No need to book – just turn up for some fabulous dresses and accessories at very reduced prices.
Prom Points
In order to encourage everyone to dig in and put in the effort with regards to revision and behaviour we will have launched Prom Points.
As an extra incentive we would like to add a few prom-related prizes. Therefore we would like to ask for donation of any Prom-Prizes.
If you or any local business are able to offer a free treatment – hair cut, nails, fake tan, nails, make up or similar, Mrs Azakli would like to hear from you. We will of course be mentioning your the business on social media and in the newsletter.
We are also looking for donations of prom dresses or suits from students who have left school and have outgrown their fineries.
Again, please contact Mrs Azakli if you can help. n.azakli@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk
Year 10 and Year 12 Work Experience
Well done to all our amazing Year 10s and 12 who did their work experience last week.
We already have some absolutely amazing feedback from employers coming in about how well our students have shown themselves and that they are an absolute credit to the school – one has even been offered an apprenticeship!
Thank you to all students for your hard work and to all employers who helped us out and offered placements.
Food Technology News
Mighty Mussels! Students at our school are the lucky recipients of mussels to upskill their fish cookery.
Students at St Nicholas will be the lucky recipients of 10kg of British mussels in a bid to improve their fish cookery skills and learn about healthy eating. The mussels arrive on Wednesday 22nd January and will be prepared, cooked and eaten on Thursday 23rd by our GCSE Food students.
The Fish in Schools Hero programme aims to ensure that every child gets a chance to prepare, cook and eat fish before they leave school and to train food teachers to be confident in preparing and cooking fish with local students. Supported by the Fishmongers’ Company’s Fisheries Charitable Trust, Fish in School Hero (FISH) is managed by the Food Teachers Centre and their volunteer team throughout the UK. Launched in 2020, the programme will be extending throughout the UK, reaching over 60,000 pupils in 3 years. The programme is supported by local heroes: fishmongers, fish-loving chefs and fish suppliers.This Year’s School Production is the Smash-Hit Musical ‘Shrek’!
Prepare to be transported to the magical, hilarious world of everyone’s favourite ogre! Based on the much-loved DreamWorks film, Shrek the Musical is a laugh-out-loud adventure packed with unforgettable characters, show-stopping songs, and a heartwarming story that’s perfect for all ages.
With a fantastic cast of talented pupils from Years 7 to 11, a live orchestra, stunning sets, fabulous costumes, and plenty of surprises, this is a show that promises to be truly unforgettable!
Our school hall will be completely transformed into a magical theatre space for the occasion. Join us in the ‘Swamp’ from Wednesday 5th February to Friday 7th February, with curtain up at 7.00pm each evening.
Tickets:
· £7.00 for Students
· £10.00 for Adults
Order your tickets now via ParentPay for your preferred performance night. Tickets will be sent home with students. Any tickets purchased after Thursday 30th January can be collected at the door on the night of the show.
Seats are limited to 200 per night, so book early to avoid missing out!
Please note seating is unreserved, but if you require any access arrangements, please don’t hesitate to contact the school.
We can’t wait to welcome you for an unforgettable evening of fun, laughter, and musical magic. See you in the Swamp!
Library and Literacy
Submit your entry via email to the librarian, Ms. Roberts, at k.roberts@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk by 28th February. Be sure to include your name, age, and form with your submission.
Winners will receive an unforgettable experience:
- Class tickets to see Wicked at the Apollo in London
- An online writing workshop with a professional writer
- A pack of new books to fuel your imagination
St. Nicholas students have a proud history in this competition! Two of our students previously achieved runner-up prizes, which included a trip to London to meet the cast of Wicked and a collection of new books for the school library. This year, it could be your turn!Exciting news for fans of XO, Kitty!
The beloved teen rom-com series has returned to Netflix for season two, promising more love, drama, and surprises. If your teen can’t get enough of Kitty’s adventures, why not dive into the books by Jenny Han, the brilliant author behind the series? Jenny Han is also the creative mind behind To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, P.S. I Still Love You, and The Summer I Turned Pretty. These books are perfect for fans of heartfelt romance and coming-of-age stories, offering even more of the charm and emotion that make her characters so unforgettable.
After school PE
Friday:
Music Co-Curricular
Tuesday – Shrek
Wednesday –Shrek
Thursday – Shrek
Friday Year 10 Band
Monday
Tuesday Shrek
Wednesday Shrek and GCSE Guitar intervention
After School Clubs
Tuesday : School Production Rehearsals 3.15 – 4.45
Wednesday Dungeons and Dragons
Wednesday Art Club in A2 all years 3.15-4.15
Lunchtime Clubs
Monday
Art KS4 in A2
History Musical Mondays – watching Les Mis– H1
Chess Club and Rubik’s club in M5
Y7 & Y8 Code club in C2
Tuesday:
Computer Science Revision in C2
Wednesday
KS3 Art club in A1
Thursday
Year 7 Book to Film Club in E1
Art club KS4 in A1
Friday
Easy as Pi club (maths)
Year 9 -11 Science Club Week 1
Year 7 and 8 Science Club Week 2
School Production Rehearsal – Drama Studio
Upcoming dates
- Mon 20th Jan – Year 13 exams
- Wed 29th Jan – Intermediate maths challenge Years 9, 10 & 11
- Wed 5th Feb – School production of Shrek
- Thurs 6th Feb – School production of Shrek
- Fri 7th Feb – School production of Shrek
- Thurs 13th Feb – Art/MFL trip to Paris, Year 11 Parents’ Evening 4:15 – 7:30pm
- Fri 14th Feb – SCHOOL CLOSES
- Sat 15th Feb – Ski trip departs until 22nd Feb
- Mon 24th Feb – SCHOOL REOPENS
Attendance
Every Matters – So Attendance Matters
