HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER
6 NOVEMBER 2024
A note from the Head…
I hope that you all enjoyed a lovely half term break.
The girls have arrived in school full of energy, purpose and ready for the busy weeks ahead.
Our pupils are expected to work hard at school but are also encouraged to have fun. There are exciting and informative workshops planned throughout the year, where visitors to school share their expertise and experience with us. This enables our pupils to extend their knowledge far beyond lessons.
Our girls also have the opportunity to venture out on a wide range of trips and visits to enhance their curriculum studies. This develops their curiosity, encouraging them to be inquisitive, cultivating an awareness of the wider world.
Hesketh House is an exciting place to learn!
Mrs H Holt
Year 4 Trip to Bolton Museum
Tuesday 15 October
Just before the half term break our Y4 pupils enjoyed a fascinating trip to Bolton Museum. They had the opportunity to take on the role of the jewellery maker, the craftsman and the pharaoh and learnt about the process ofmumification. They learnt about the importance of the Nile to trade, economy and everyday life.
Year 5 and Year 6 Trip to London
Monday 28 October – Wednesday 30 October
We had a superb cultural trip to London during the half term break. Our first stop was the Natural History Museum where we discovered more about the history of life on Earth, from the smallest insects to the largest mammals
We were fortunate with the weather and our next stop was the London Eye where the views of the City of London were superb. The excitement of the girls was contagious as we rose into the sky.
Our second day commenced with an informative tour of the Houses of Parliament. We even got the opportunity to meet our Bolton MP, Kirith Entwistle Next was a wonderful river cruise on the Thames spottingStPaul’sCathedral,TheShardand our final destination, the Tower of London.
One of the highlights was to see the amazing production of Wicked. The staging and performances were incredible.
The firm favourite amongst the girls was probably our final stop, a visit to the Harry Potter Studios
What a fabulous day they had!
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Bolton School Raises £60,000 for Malawi Street Children
For the past several years, Bolton School has been raising money to support and uplift street children in Malawi. This fundraising, which was first inspired by Junior Girls’ School teacher Mrs Julia Marsden’s trip to Malawi in 2017, culminated in a whole school charity walk at the end of the summer term that brought the grand total to an incredible £60,000.
The money will support Great Minds Bright Futures. This is a charity founded by Bolton School parent Dave Armstrong, which aims to give Malawian children a better future. It provides education opportunities, creates safe spaces for vulnerable children to grow and supports them as young adults into work.
The whole of the Bolton School Foundation was involved in the sponsored walk, from the youngest children in the Nursery all the way through to Sixth Form students. Mrs Marsden said: ‘I am eternally grateful to the pupils, parents, friends and alumni of Bolton School, whose generosity has been nothing short of extraordinary. My deepest thanks also go to Great Minds Bright Futures for being the driving force behind this vision. Together, we are not just changing lives; we are shaping futures.’
Alumni of the Year Award Winners 2024
Following our pupil vote, we are delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 Alumni of the Year Awards.
Dr Frank Yates has been awarded Old Boy of the Year and Habibunnisha Patel as Old Girl of the Year.
Primary Division Cross Country Event Friday 18 October
The House Cross Country Competition took place justprior to the half-term holiday. Thegirls ran really well and seemed to enjoy the challenge. Thank you to those parents who came to watch.
Our congratulations go to Grasmere, the winners of the Cross Country House Cup.
Overall House Results
1st Grasmere
2nd Buttermere
3rd Rydal
4th Windermere
5th Ullswater
Congratulations to Our Individual Medal Winners:
Year 3
1st Teia Onuoha
2nd Deborah Longe
3rd Piper Walmsley
Year 5
1st Aria Farrer
2nd Keziah Longe
3rd Hannah Smith
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Year 4
1st Millie Aldridge
2nd Ava Guest
3rd Zakiyyah Patel
Year 6
1st Alivia Smith
2nd Isla Jairath
3rd Amaia Onuoha
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Anti-Bullying Week Odd Socks Day
Tuesday 12 November
We are inviting the girls to wear odd socks on Tuesday 12 November as part of Anti-Bullying Week. We can’t wait to see your odd sock combinations!
Children in Need
Friday 15 November
Hesketh House pupils may add spotty accessories to their uniform and donate £2 for the privilege.
Year 4, 5 and 6 Informal Concert
Tuesday 26 November 6.00pm
This concert is for selected children in Year 4, 5 and 6. There are other concerts in the Spring and Summer Terms Please speak to your daughter’s music teacher if you have any questions about this event.
Year 4 Assembly and Gallery Thursday 28 November 8.45am-10.30am
Year 4 Parents are invited to a Year 4 Assembly and Gallery of project work about the Ancient Egyptians. This will be an exciting showcase of work across History and English this term
Year 5 Assembly and Gallery Thursday 12 December 8.45am-10.30am
Year 5 Parents are invited to a Year 5 assembly and Gallery of their project work showcasing the wonders of the rainforest.
Hesketh House Christmas Concert Tuesday 10 December 2.30pm and 7.00pm
We have two performances of our Christmas Concert on Tuesday 10 December, at 2.30pm and 7.00pm. Attendance is compulsory for all pupils at both concerts.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION/UPDATES
Year 6 Remembrance Assembly
Monday 11 November
A reminder that Year 6 parents are invited to attend this Assembly next Monday. We will be selling poppies (between £1 and £2) this week for pupils to wear.
Autumn Term Parents’ Consultation Evenings
Monday 18 November - In Person
Wednesday 20 November - Online
You will have received an email today with signing up instructions.
Flu Immunisations
Wednesday 27 November
You will have received an email with information about the flu immunisations. If you have any questions, please contact IntraHealth direct on 0333 358 3397
Parents’ Association Christmas Disco
Sunday 1 December
Thank you to our Parents’ Association who are organising the annual Christmas Disco in the Arts Centre. More details coming soon!
Kidzone Winter Holiday Club
Kidzone are running a Holiday Club during the Christmas holidays. More information can be found in the flyer here
Severe Weather Arrangements
A copy of the Severe Weather Arrangements can be found here.
Communication with School
Please always ensure that you include your child’s full name and form when contacting the school by email or when leaving avoicemail. If the phone rings out, please do leave a message on the answer machine and we will get back to you if necessary.
Coats
Please make sure that your daughter has a plain black named coat in school every day, as we do try to get outside if at all possible.
Lunch Menu
The lunch menu for next week can be found here
KEY DATES
Monday 11 November Y6 Remembrance Assembly 10.45am Y6 Parents invited to attend
Tuesday 12 November Anti-Bullying Odd Socks Day
Friday 15 November Children in Need
Saturday 16 November AJIS Chess
Monday 18 November Parents’ Consultation Evenings In Person
Wednesday 20 November Parents’ Consultation Evenings Online
Tuesday 26 November Y4, Y5, Y6 Informal Concert 6.00pm Hesketh House
Wednesday 27 November Flu Immunisations - pm
Thursday 28 November Y4 Assembly & Gallery Review Y4 Parents invited to attend
Sunday 1 December PA Christmas Disco
Tuesday 10 December Hesketh House Christmas Concert 2.30pm and 7.00pm GD Great Hall Attendance compulsory for all pupils
Thursday
12 December Y3, Y4 Octagon Theatre – Jungle Book
Thursday 12 December Y5 Assembly & Gallery Review Y5 Parents invited to attend
Monday 16 December Y5, Y6 Octagon Theatre – Jungle Book
Tuesday 17 December House Day
Wednesday 18 December END OF TERM
SPORTING FIXTURES – AUTUMN TERM
Friday 8 November Y6 Netball v Merchant Taylor'sCancelled
Wednesday 13 November EFL Girls Football Cup
Friday 15 November Y6 Netball v Birkenhead
Thursday 21 November Y5/6 Swimming v Stonyhurst TBC
Friday
29 November Y6 Hockey
Friday
29 November Y5/6 Dodgeball Competition
Friday 6 December Y3/4 Dodgeball Competition
Friday 13 December Y6 Netball v Bury