This Sunday we celebrated the last Sunday of the Church year, known as the Feast of Christ the King. It is a reminder that during our next few weeks, the child that we are celebrating at Christmas is indeed the Son of God. We live in the time of Jesus even now, and how we behave towards each other should echo that.
Celebrated on the Feast of Christ the King, National Youth Sunday is celebrated as an opportunity to recognise young people as a gift in the Church, enable the youth ministry and parish community to celebrate young people and affirm the contribution of young people in the Church and those who work with them.
We give thanks for all our young people in school and the local community and recognise their place in the world and the building of a society that is loving and just.
The year 7 team travelled to Knutsford to compete in a friendly tournament against our local schools.
The 10 squad team played exceptionally well winning 3 out of the 4 matches. The team communicated well, supported and congratulated each other throughout the matches.
A brilliant effort and achievement! We are all very proud of you!
Year 9 Football
Unfortunately, the Year 9 team lost to St Gregory’s Catholic High School, Warrington 3-2 Wednesday night. After a brilliant first half, they battled well into the second half but agonisingly conceded a third goal with minutes to spare.
They were all excellent ambassadors for the school despite the result.
MFL Design a Christmas Card Competition
Join the Language department in designing a festive language based Christmas card. Talk to your language teacher for further information.
Your School Lottery:
This week’s jackpot winning number is:
380279
One of our supporters won £10.80
If you haven’t signed up yet visit our lottery here – https://www.yourschoollottery.co.uk/lottery/
This week you can win a HUGE PlayStation bundle, consisting of not only a Limited-Edition Spider-Man 2 PS5 console (disc edition, of course) but also the BRAND-NEW PlayStation VR2 Virtual Reality headset, which ALSO comes bundled with Horizon: Call of the Mountain, for an unforgettable Virtual Reality gaming experience!
MMR and Measles
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has reported an increase in measles across the country and is encouraging people to check that they and their children have had two doses of the MMR vaccine.
The free MMR vaccine is a safe and effective way of protecting against measles, as well as mumps and rubella.
It’s important for parents to take up the offer of MMR vaccination for their children when offered at 1year of age and as a pre-school booster at three years, four months of age. If children and young adults have missed these vaccinations in the past, it’s important to take up the vaccine now from GPs, particularly in light of the recent cases.
Check your child’s Red Book to see if they’ve received MMR vaccinations as scheduled or check with your GP surgery if you’re unsure. Most healthy adults will have developed some immunity to measles but can still receive two doses of the vaccine from their GP too.
Anyone with symptoms is also being advised to stay at home and phone their GP or NHS 111 for advice.
Measles symptoms to be aware of include:
• high fever
• sore, red, watery eyes
• coughing
• aching and feeling generally unwell
• a blotchy red brown rash, which usually appears after the initial symptoms.
For more information about measles, see the nhs.uk website here
Lunchtime:
Monday : Linguistics Club, Years 10,11,12,13 in E7
Tuesday : Science Club in S5
Tuesday: GCSE Computer Science Revision in C2
Tuesday : Chess Club in M5
Wednesday : Art club – all years in A1 and A2
Wednesday : Easy as Pi – Maths Club – in M6
Wednesday : Dungeons and Dragons in B5
Thursday : Art club -all years A1 in and A2 – KS4
Thursday : KS3 History Club – Week 2 in H1
Friday : GCSE History Film Club – Week 1 in H1
After School:
Tuesday
Performing Arts Club – 3.15 – 4.30 Drama
Food Club – Year 9 and GCSE – 3.15 – 4.30 in T6
Drama Club in Drama Studio – not on this week due to parents evening
Wednesday
Dungeons and Dragons – in the library
Thursday
Art club for KS4 and 5 in A2
Lunchtime:
Monday : Altos sectional
Monday : Woodwind Ensemble in 1M
Tuesday : Ukulele Club
Tuesday : Tenors and Basses sectional 2M
Wednesday : Jazz Band (GCSE and A Level)
Thursday : String Ensemble
After School:
Tuesday
Rock School – year 7-9 – (Drums, Bass, Guitar, Keyboard, Vocal)
Wednesday
Choir (3.15-5pm)
Thursday
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:
Tuesdays 28th November Year 9 Parents’ Evening 4.15 – 7.30pm
Thursday 7th December Year 9 Options Evening 5–6.30pm
Friday 8th December Chamber Choir Performance at Tatton Park Concert (School Day, Post School & Evening)
Monday 18th December Christmas Carol Concert 6.30pm
Tuesday 19th December SCHOOL CLOSES – 12.30pm
Tuesday 2nd January – INSET day
Wednesday 3rd January – STUDENTS BACK IN SCHOOL
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