A Gospel Reflection from CAFOD:“The last will be first, and the first, last” (Matthew 20: 1-16)Whether it is football, cricket, tennis, or any other game, it regularly happens that those who are expected to win, lose.We often think we can guess what will happen, but can be surprised by what actually does.Sometimes we even think we can guess what God thinks or says or does.Sunday’s Gospel story can prepare us to be ready for a surprise, and its message that everyone is important, is very clear.In our world today it seems that the gulf between the rich and the poor grows wider every day.Too many people are not paid a living wage, and those whose lives are being destroyed by poverty and injustice, may not draw much comfort from the idea that one day all will be well. They need to know and experience that we care for them today.As Christians, our lives should be lived showing that we love God and our neighbour, and this needs to be apparent not only in what we say but more importantly in what we do.
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Best wishes,
Craig Burns
Headteacher
Mass to celebrate the new school year
Thank you to all our readers, choir members and musicians and everyone who worked to make the day such a success.
Once again, our Year 12 students enjoyed a fun filled day at Catton Hall. This day really serves to mark the start of a new chapter in their academic journey. Old friendships were affirmed, and new ones forged, despite the adverse weather all the students came back to school beaming having had a great day out.
We would like to welcome prospective students and their families to our Open Evening which will take place on Wednesday 27th September 6-8pm
The Year 7 football team had their first competition on Tuesday evening held at Middlewich High School. They played some fantastic football, winning four and drawing one, ending the evening unbeaten. The team didn’t concede a single goal during the competition and scored 7, a brilliant effort!
Last weekend Caelan Haydon in Year 8 got the Individual Youth Men’s Silver medal for the 2023 British Championships and the Silver medal in the Synchronised Youth Mens Trampolining category.
We are incredibly proud of him. He has worked really hard.
Have you seen the article in Northwich Guardian?
We set out to ensure that every child entrusted to our care is made to feel welcome and that their time here is a happy and successful one. Students are expected and encouraged to always give their best, work hard at all times and demonstrate the highest standards of courtesy, behaviour and dress so they are excellent ambassadors for our school community.
European Day of Languages themed Food Club – learn to cook Albóndigas!
The food club will run from 3.15pm until 4.30pm on Tuesday 25/9.
There will be 12 student places available. If anyone would like to come along, you will need the ingredients (below) and a container. Please sign up by coming to T6 to be added to the list or via email to Mrs Pacitti. First come first served!
Albondigas
2 x crustless slices of bread
50ml milk
200g beef mince AND 200g pork mince (the traditional recipe)
OR
400 beef mince
OR
400g pork mince
1 clove of garlic
Small bunch of parsley
1 small egg
1 x stock cube
1 x 400g tin plum or chopped tomatoes
Teaching Assistant
Grade 5
Closing date: 9am Monday 02 October 2023.
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Science Technician
Grade 4
Closing date: 9am Friday 29 September 2023.
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Grade 7
Closing date: 9am Monday 09 October 2023.
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Lunchtime:
Monday : Script Reading Club in Drama Studio
Monday : Linguistics Club, Years 10,11,12,13 in E7
Tuesday : Science Club in S5
Tuesday : Chess Club in M5
Wednesday : Art club – all years in A1 and A2.
Wednesday : Dungeons and Dragons in B5
Thursday : Art club -all years A1 in and A2.
After School:
Tuesday
Performing Arts Club – 3.15 – 4.30 Drama
Food Club – Year 9 and GCSE – 3.15 – 4.30 in T6
Wednesday
No Dungeons and Dragons this week due to open evening
Thursday
Art club for KS4 and 5 in A2
Lunchtime:
Monday : Key stage 3 Keyboard Club
Monday : Woodwind Ensemble in 1M
Tuesday : Ukulele Club
Tuesday : Singformers in 2M
Wednesday : Jazz Band (GCSE and A Level)
Thursday : String Ensemble
Friday : GCSE Music Coursework
After School:
Tuesday 14/9 :
Rock School – year 7-9
Wednesday 20/9 :
Choir (3.15-5pm)
Thursday 21/9
Orchestra
Lunchtime:
Monday : Football – sports Hall – Year 9
Tuesday : Football – sports Hall – Year 10
Wednesday : Football – sports Hall – Year 7&8
Thursday : Football – sports Hall – Year 9
Friday : Football – sports Hall – Year 9
After School:
Tues 26 Sept:
Year 8 football competition @ Winsford
Year 7 & 8 football training @ St Nicholas
Wed 27 Sept:
Year 7 competition @ Knutsford
Year 9, 10 & 11 football training @ St Nicholas
Thurs 28 Sept:
Year 5/6 Mixed Football Primary Competition @ St Nicholas
GCSE Practical Sports Evening (3:15pm-4:15pm)
Fri 29 Sept:
All years run club
Year 7 & 8 rugby training @ St Nicholas
Labelling PE kit
All students have been set homework which has been to label their PE kit. This is very important as many students have identical bags and obviously all have the same kit.
It also really helps the office staff reunite bags with their owners if all items are labelled.
Rugby Club
New club starting Friday boys Rugby Year 7&8 with Rugby Development Officer from Nortwich Rugby Club
Football Club
Well done to those students who also stayed for KS3 football. We had over 40 students stay once again! KS3 football is on every Tuesday, 3:15-4:15pm.
Come try out girls rugby – no experience necessary at Winnington Park
If you would like to come on Bring a friend night on 27th September where we have hot chocolate after training they would receive a warm welcome
A chance to learn new skills, make new friends and have fun
Tue 26th September
Year 7 RE Retreat Day
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“Everyone matters – so attendance matters”