Newsletter 23.09.22

Newsletter 23.09.22

Message from our Chaplain Mairie
International Day of Peace on 21st September has been marked by the United Nations as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. But the UN also states that achieving true peace entails much more than laying down arms.  It requires the building of societies where all members feel that they can flourish. It involves creating a world in which people are treated equally, regardless of their race.

Our Gospel Values for this term are ‘Tolerance and Peace’ and come from the teachings of Jesus known as the Beatitudes – “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God”. It is easy to look at the conflicts in the world and think that everything would be ok if they came to an end, but we also need to look at ourselves and see how we can be peacemakers in our own friendship groups, families and communities. Living in community is not easy, the start to the school year may see changes in relationships and dynamics, getting used to new routines and new faces. Approaching this time with an attitude of tolerance and desire for peace can make a difference. Let’s work together towards a time of peace in ways both great and small. 

Race for Life
A massive thank you for supporting the Race For Life yesterday.
The students were brilliant and gave their all. It was great to see the effort some students put into wearing pink items and making it a special event.
Special thanks to the PE Department for setting up and organising the race and to all the marshals and the Form Tutors for inspiring and collecting the donations.
So far, we have raised over £1,500 which is amazing!!
ParentPay will remain open until Monday 23rd in case any student would still like to donate.
As the run period five had to be cancelled, Year 10 will complete their race during a PE lesson.
Well done ?? St Nicholas community, you never fail to deliver.
Mrs N Simms – Head of PE

Literacy

This year, students will be using the literacy mat while completing written work.
Please encourage your child to use this when undertaking written activities.

Field trip to River Bollin

Year 11 are having a great Geography field trip to the River Bollin

Welcome to EduLink – our new Parental App.
You should now have the link to join our new App. If not, please email Edulinksupport@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk and we can get you set up! 
Absence reporting
The functionality of absence reporting is being trialed from Tuesday. This is easy to do on the app, please click Absence Reporting and you can submit an absence for your child.

Permissions

Please also check on your permissions. We often take photos of the students but will only do so if we have your permission.

  • Rehearsals Week beginning 29th September

Monday Lunchtime                Jazz Band                  1M
Tuesday Lunchtime             Glee Club (All Years)  1M
New club…if you enjoy singing pop songs and songs from musicals this is for YOU!
Wednesday Lunchtime          Woodwind Group      1M
Wednesday 3.15-5pm           Chamber Choir          Hall
Thursday Lunchtime             String Group              1M

NO ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL THIS WEEK DUE TO OPEN EVENING.

  • Instrumental Lessons

MONDAY                   GUITAR, PIANO and FLUTE
TUESDAY                    SINGING
WEDNESDAY              PIANO
THURSDAY                 VIOLIN, CLARINET AND SAXOPHONE
FRIDAY                       DRUM KIT AND PIANO

If you are interested in learning an instrument in school, please complete this online form

  • Date for your diary: October 10th and 11th SNCHS Music Festival with Partner Primary Schools.
    All our ensembles will perform alongside St Joseph’s St Vincent’s and St Mary’s on Monday and St Luke’s St Bede’s and St Wilfrid’s on Tuesday. The performance begins at 6pm and will finish at approximately 7pm.
Inhalers in school

If your child suffers from asthma, please ensure that they have their inhaler with them at all times.
Please complete form C to consent to your child carrying their own inhaler, it would also be helpful if you could provide a spare one to keep in the medical room.

Lost property

We still have a lot of lost property in Student Support, some dating back from before the summer holidays.

Please encourage your child to come and have a look for any missing items.

We will give any remaining items to charity by the end of next week.

School Photographs

On Monday, Fizz Photography are coming in to take photos of Years 7,8,9,11&12 students.

You will be able to order photos online. Information will be sent home shortly after the photos have been taken.

Year 11 English Revision Timetables

Open Evening – Thursday 29th September

No need to book – just turn up.

PTFA NEWS
CAR BOOT SALE
Car boot at St Nicholas on Saturday, 24th September.
Set up from 9 am & open to the public from 10am until 12 noon.
£10 car, £12 van. £1 entry per family. All proceeds go to school.
No booking required & bring your own table.
PTFA NEWS
Please support Your School Lottery. 
This month you can win a £500 theatre voucher for the Cursed Child PLUS a family ticket for the Warner Brothers Studio Tour! And support our school at the same time.
Flu vaccination delayed
Due to supply issues, the NHS are unable to vaccinate Years 7, 8 and 9 before Christmas.
Any child in years 7, 8 or 9 in a clinical risk group should contact their GP for an earlier vaccination.
We will notify you once we have been told the new vaccination date.
Year 7 Football
Well done to Year 7 boys who attended a football competition at Knutsford Academy on Tuesday night. They won two, drew three and lost two and were a credit to the school and themselves in all games.
Girls’ and Boys’ After School Sports
Monday: Staff Meeting
Tuesday: Football (All Years- Boys & Girls)
Wednesday: Netball (All Years- Boys & Girls)
Thursday: Hockey (All Years- Boys & Girls)
Friday: Run Club (All Years- Boys & Girls)
Tuesday 27th September: Year 9 Boys’ Football Competition @ Middlewich (Team TBC)
Wednesday 28th September: Year 8 Boys Football Competition @ Hartford (Team TBC)
Friday 30th September: Year 10 Boys’ Football vs Hartford High School
Great Big Green Week: 24 September – 2 October

Great Big Green Week is the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature.  It provides a great opportunity to talk to children about the importance of protecting our planet and taking action to help nature to thrive.

Details of all the events can be found on the Council’s Climate Emergency Inspire hub, visit:

Great Big Green Week –  Climate Emergency 

Vacancies at St Nicholas

Senior IT Technician

Grade 6 – £22,128-£24,919 – (Plus Pay Award Pending)
Application deadline is 9am Monday 03 October 2022
For further information Click here

Learning Mentor

Permanent – part time – term time-  8.30am until 4.15pm – 3 days per week – 22.5 hours per week
Grade 7 £24,919 to £28,226 pro rata per annum
Application deadline is 9am Monday 03 October 2022
For further information Click here

Teaching Assistant 

Permanent Part Time Position: 31.25 hours per week – 39 weeks per year.
Grade 5 – Application deadline is 9am Friday 30 September 2022.
For further information Click here

Cover Supervisor 

Permanent position – 31.25 hours per week – 39 weeks per year (Term time plus INSET days).
Grade 5 – Application deadline is 9am Friday 30 September 2022
For further information click here

Cleaner

Working hours will either be mornings 5.30-7.30am or afternoons 3.30-5.30pm, £9.50 per hour
Please contact Mrs Dawn Poole on 01606 706020 for further information and/or an application form.
Closing date for applications: Friday 21 October 2022 at 9am.
For further information click here

Upcoming Dates

Monday 26th September – Student Photos – (Years 7,8,9,11 & 12)
Tuesday 27th September –  Year 11 Careers Day
Wednesday 28th September – Year 7 RE Retreat Day
Wednesday 28th September  – Year 10 Information Evening 6 – 7pm
Thursday 29th September – Whole School OPEN EVENING –6 – 8:00 pm
Thursday 13th October – Sixth Form Open Evening 6-8:00pm

For future dates click here

Attendance

“Everyone matter – so attendance matters”

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