Newsletter 27.01.23

Message from our Chaplain Mairie

On Wednesday, we were delighted for members of our sixth form to be part of the Sixth Form Conference on Catholic Social Teaching. The conference was held at Chester Catholic High and included representatives from ten of our diocesan schools. It was presented by Ben Gilchrist, CEO of Caritas Shrewsbury, and some of our chaplains. 

Mission Day

Mission Day on Thursday 26th January went well and all students were engaged and active from start to finish.

All years had elements of Catholic Social Teaching and finding situations where Gospel Values can be applied in our day to day life. We also had visitors and guest speakers; Year 10 were fully engaged by the army practising team work and problem solving, Year 10 and Year 11 both had excellent, fun and interactive presentations from www.speakandwinuk.co.uk about communication and resilience and Year 7 ‘Walked for Water’.

Our Sixth Form Students prepared for life after A Levels – a full Masterchef Competition, while others learned the basics of first aid.

Industrial action – School closed to students Wednesday 1st February

As advised in letters sent to parents Thursday, school will be closed to students on Wednesday 1st February.

Full provision for learning will be provided online.

To read Mr Heffernan’s letter click here.

To read Mr Spencer’s letter click here.

Alumni

At St Nicholas we are very proud of our students, past and present.
We always enjoy hearing about their future journeys and the success they achieve after studying with us.

Nasal Flu Vaccination in school

Following the cancellation last week, the NHS nurses will be in school on Monday 30th January to administer the flu vaccine.

Years 7, 8 and 9 will be offered the vaccine. Please give your consent by clicking on the link in the letter or here. The school code is CP111450 

Request for old laptops

With the exam season approaching we have more students needing to use laptops and the exam department is struggling to meet demand.

If you have an old laptop you no longer need, it would be really helpful if you would consider donating it to school. All that is required is Notepad which we will install, so even older machines will work.

Year 11 & 6th Form Group Photos – Thursday 2nd February

Fizz Photography are coming in on Thursday 2^nd February to take Year Group photos of Years 11, 12 & 13 in the Assembly Hall.

Trains – industrial action

Message from train operator Northern:

We are advising customers that as a result of ASLEF strike action, Northern will not operate any trains on Wednesday 01 or Friday 03 February. Customers should check with other train operators before travelling

Services will be affected on Thursday 02 February and Saturday 04 February. We are advising customers to check journey planners should they choose to travel on these days. 

We are encouraging customers to visit our dedicated Industrial Action page in advance of travel: https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/travel/strikes

Sporting Success – Year 8 Athletics

Our brilliant Year 7 footballers played in a 5-a-side tournament a few weeks ago. They all played really well and fought hard. They ended with a second place in Cheshire. Amazing work girls!

Mrs Simms

Sporting Success – Year 8 Girls Athletics

Origami Club

Origami Club was back on this week.

Students started to build a Columbus tower. Anyone who might be interested can join them in M7 on a Tuesday.

Fancy Dress swap at local Libraries

Donate any children’s fancy dress at one of the libraries below from now until the end of Friday 10 February.
You will receive a token for another costume for the swap days. If you don’t want another outfit, then let us know and we will gift your token to someone else. All donated clothes must be clean and in good condition. Any items not chosen by anyone will be either donated to charity or recycled.

Participating Libraries : Blacon, Ellesmere Port, Frodsham, Great Boughton, Helsby, Hope Farm, Lache, Little Sutton, Neston, Sandiway, Tattenhall and Winsford.

Boys’ and Girls’ After School Sports

Tuesday 31st January
Football All Years, boys and girls with PE Dept. – 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Thursday 2nd February
GCSE PE Trampolining with LF – 3:15pm – 4:15pm
KS4 Rugby with DJ – 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Friday 3rd February
Run Club 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Ski Fit 3:15pm – 4:15pm

Music Department Co Curricular Timetable

Monday Lunch Woodwind Ensemble
Tuesday Lunch GCSE Theory
Thursday Lunch String Ensemble
Thursday Lunch GCSE Coursework
Thursday 3.15-4.15 Orchestra
Friday Lunch “Everyone Aloud”

Upcoming Dates

Monday 30th January – Nasal Flu Vaccination year 7, 8 and 9
Tuesday 31st January – Parent Focus Meeting 2,  6-7pm
Wednesday 1st January – Industrial Action – School closed to students
Thursday 2nd February – Year Group Photos – Years 11, 12 and 13
Tuesday 14^th February – Year 8 SEN Information Evening 4-5.15pm
Thursday 16^th February – Year 11 Parents Evening   4.15 – 7.30pm
Friday 17^th February – SCHOOL CLOSES – February Half term

Wednesday 5^th April – Easter Holidays

For future dates click here

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