Students learnt about Neurodiversity through their Pastoral Curriculum and students enjoyed finding out about different celebrities and their Neurodiverse brains.
Year 9 students commented that they enjoyed learning about different conditions and was surprised to learn that Justin Bieber has Dyslexia.
One student in Year 9 noted that he felt it was important to learn about Neurodiversity because it shows that even when someone may have different challenges to others people you can still achieve highly and those achievements need to be celebrated.
As part of the week Staff were signposted to updated Neurodiversity training to help best meet the individual needs of our students.
As a Catholic community, inclusion is a foundational principle and it is with great pride we were able to take part in this worldwide event this year and look forward to doing more events that raise awareness to Neurodiversity in the future.
Silver Expedition
On Friday 22nd March, our Year 11 Silver Duke of Edinburgh cohort embarked on their training expedition in the Peak District. Many of the cohort were direct candidates, so had not experienced an expedition before and worked fantastically to learn navigation skills, camp craft, and teamwork skills. They experienced treacherous weather on their first day of walking, which didn’t improve at all in the evening and they dealt with rain, hail, wind, and even some thunder and lightning. On the second day, they were finally greeted with some sunshine and completed the navigation walk independently. The instructors were very complimentary of how well they had done and they celebrated at the finish with some homemade rocky road. They will be completing their qualifying expedition in North Wales over the Easter holidays and we wish them the best of luck!
Recital Evening
Well done to Year 12 A Level Music students who performed brilliantly at their Recital Evening on Monday this week.
Department of Business Education – Bank of England
On Monday 25th March we were very lucky to have Oliver Winspear visit us from London to talk to our Year 12 A level Economics students about the roles of the bank, the mechanics of monetary policy and some advice and guidance on careers with the Bank. Students found the discussions regarding the 2008 financial crisis enlightening and were amazed at how many gold bullions are currently held at the Bank! Oliver was also able to advise our students on how he managed to gain his role in the Prudential Regulation department and offered them tips on job applications and interviews.
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Cat Chant and Marianne Pinhoe have discovered something exciting–something truly precious, very strange, and valuable. An egg.
An egg that has been hidden away in an attic for who-knows-how-many years. An egg protected by some strong “Don’t Notice” spells. An egg that Marianne gives to Cat, even though he lives at nearby Chrestomanci Castle. Chrestomanci himself, the strongest enchanter in the world, is sure to be interested in the egg–and interference from the Big Man is the last thing Marianne’s family of secret rogue witches wants.
But how much longer can the Pinhoes keep their secrets? Gammer, the leader of the clan, has gone mad, a powerful bad luck spell is wreaking havoc, and there’s an unexplained plague of frogs. Not to mention the mysterious barrier Cat finds in the forest.
Marianne and Cat may be the only two who can set things right. But first Marianne must accept her own powerful magic, and Cat must uncover the secrets behind the mystical Pinhoe Egg.
Jayne Baek is barely getting by. She shuffles through fashion school, saddled with a deadbeat boyfriend, clout-chasing friends, and a wretched eating disorder that she’s not fully ready to confront. But that’s New York City, right? At least she isn’t in Texas anymore, and is finally living in a city that feels right for her.
On the other hand, her sister June is dazzlingly rich with a high-flying finance job and a massive apartment. Unlike Jayne, June has never struggled a day in her life. Until she’s diagnosed with uterine cancer.
Suddenly, these estranged sisters who have nothing in common are living together. Because sisterly obligations are kind of important when one of you is dying.
St Nicholas students take to the stage this Easter!
Easter Entertainment for the Family!
Saturday 6th April 2.30pm & 6.00pm
The Grange Theatre, Hartford.
For one day only this classic musical lights up The Grange Theatre.
Embark on a magical journey over the rainbow with Dorothy, played by one of our talented St Nicholas’ students, Ivy Hall and her friends, Scarecrow Lion and TinMan, played by another St Nicholas star, Naomi Kirwin. With iconic songs like ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’, fabulous costumes and visuals effects, it’s a production not to be missed.
Click your heels three times and follow the yellow brick road to The Grange Theatre. Book your tickets today.
Bentley Work Experience
Our work experience opportunities for 16-18 year olds will be advertised in Spring 2024, the week of physical work experience to be in July 2024. This is the only period we are looking to host work experience students and it will be 1 week in duration. Everyone who is interested will be required to apply via Your Career at Bentley – Official Bentley Careers website (bentleymotors.com).
Aoprenticeship opportunity
Apprenticeship opportunity from RMG at Gadbrooke Park in Northwich.
Click here for further information
Lunchtime:
Monday : Linguistics Club, Years 10,11,12,13 in E7
Monday : Memrise Club in L5
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
Wednesday
Dungeons and Dragons – in the library
Thursday
Art club for everyone in A2
Lunchtime:
Monday: Woodwind Ensemble
Tuesday : Year 9 band 1M
Wednesday : Jazz Band (GCSE and A Level)
After School:
Tuesday : Year 11 revision
Wednesday Choir 3.15-5pm
Thursday Orchestra
Instrumental Lessons in school
MONDAY GUITAR, PIANO and FLUTE
TUESDAY SINGING
WEDNESDAY PIANO
THURSDAY VIOLIN, CLARINET AND SAXOPHONE
FRIDAY DRUM KIT
If you are interested in learning an instrument in school, please click here
Lunchtime:
Monday : Basketball – sports Hall – Year 9
Tuesday : Basketball – sports Hall – Year 10
Wednesday : Basketball – sports Hall – Year 7&8
Thursday : Football – sports Hall – Year 9
Friday : Football – sports Hall – Sixth Form
After School:
Monday 15th Apr School Reopens
Thursday 25th Apr Junior Maths Challenge Years 7 & 8
Friday 26th Apr ARC Trip
Monday 29th Apr Year 7 Exams Commence
Monday 29th Apr PTFA Meeting 5.15 – 6.15pm
Friday 3rd May A Level Art Exam
Monday 6th May Bank Holiday
Thursday 9th May Year 11 Mass – time tbc
Friday 10th May Year 7 exams finish
Friday 17th May Y13 Celebrations and mass (leave at lunch)
Friday 24th May Y11 last day
Summer Half Term 27th May – 31st May
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