Message from our Chaplain Mairie
Thanks to those members of the Chamber Choir who were able to come into school in half term for a rehearsal for our Concert with the Northern Chamber Orchestra at Tatton this term.
We have been tasked with learning some challenging repertoire, but as ever the choir are putting in the hours of rehearsal and getting to grips with all the music.
Thank you for all your hard work!
Mrs McKenna
It is always great to hear about the on-going successes of our students when they leave us to go to university. Before half term Charlie Potts, who is in his second year studying Music at St Peters College Oxford, told us about two exciting awards he has been offered:
The Stephen Geddes Award for Musical Excellence by St Peter’s College, Oxford University. This is the highest musical award which the college offers, and notes that the recipient “[has] made a proven contribution to the College’s music in their first two years, and who will continue to do so”. The award is normally offered to final year students, but an exception in his case has been made due to all his contributions in his first year, the quality of his musicality, and taking the President role of the College Music Society and creating musical opportunities for as many students as possible. “
He has also auditioned for and been offered an Orchestral Apprenticeship with the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra (OPO). The Apprenticeship programme is the highest they offer of their University Residency Scheme.
Every Wednesday the Dungeons and Dragons club meet in B2.
Here they explore fantasy worlds together as they embark on epic quests and have a great time together in the process.
Cheshire Schools’ Book Award Announcement
The launch of the 2023 Cheshire Schools’ Book Awards took place last night at Winsford Academy. Some of our students were lucky enough to meet author Cynthia Murphy and get signed copies of her latest book Win, Loose, Kill, Die.
The St Nicholas book club will be back in session as soon as the new library is up and running and will be open to new members. This year’s Cheshire School’s Book Award shortlist is as follows….
Any child in years 7, 8 or 9 in a clinical risk group should be contact their GP for an earlier vaccination.
As a result of RMT strike action, there will be no Northern train services running on Monday 07 November and Wednesday 09 November 2022.
Disruption is also expected to services, especially in the morning, on Tuesday 08 November and Thursday 10 November so the advice from Northern is to check before travelling on these days.
https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/travel/strikes
Parents are asked to organise alternative travel arrangements.
Lost property is handed in to Student Support when found and if it has a name in it, we will do our best to return it to the student. If it hasn’t yet been found, we encourage students to retrace their steps.
Any unclaimed items will be displayed in the canteen every Tuesday and Thursday at break and lunchtime.
Free Neon Disco Event at Brio Leisure on the 4th November
This week’s jackpot winning numbers are:
659091
One of our supporters won £14.70 in the draw! ? ?
If you haven’t signed up yet visit our lottery here – https://www.yourschoollottery.co.uk/lottery/school/st-nicholas-catholic-high-school
Monday lunch – Year 8 Technology Club in T3
Monday lunch – Year 7 Coding Club in C3
Monday Lunchtime Jazz Band in 1M
Tuesday Lunchtime Glee Club (All Years) in 1M
Tuesday lunchtime – Science Club (for KS3) S5
Tuesday after school 3.15 – 4.30 – Performing Arts Club in DS1
Wednesday Lunchtime Woodwind Group in 1M
Wednesday Lunchtime – Dungeons and Dragons Club in B2
Wednesday 3.15-5pm Chamber Choir in the Hall
Thursday Lunchtime String Group in 1M
Thursday 3.15-4.15pm Orchestra in the Hall
Thursday lunch – Chess Club in M5
Thursdays at 3.30 – KS4/5 Spanish Film Club in L5
Friday Lunch – Easy As Pi Maths Club in M1
November
Tuesday 8th November – PTFA AGM 6.15-7.15pm
Wednesday 9th November – Year 7 SEN Information Evening 4-5.15pm
Thursday 10th November – Ski Information Evening 5-6.30pm
Tuesday 15th November – Year 8 Retreat Day
Wednesday 16th November – Yr 12&13 Othello trip to the Lowry
Wednesday 16th November – Parents Focus Meeting 1 6-7pm
Thursday 24th November – Year 9 Parents Evening 4.15 – 7.30pm
Friday 25th November– INSET DAY
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“Everyone matter – so attendance matters”