HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER
10 MAY 2024
A note from the Head…
It has been much quieter in school this week, with Year 3 pupils away at Patterdale on Tuesday and Wednesday and Year 4, 5 and 6 focussing on their examinations. Year 3 will take their tests next week. The test papers are sent away for marking and results are shared when we get them back, usually a couple of weeks after the half term break.
Over the next two weeks we resume our usual busy schedule with Year 4 and Year 5 Patterdale trips, Year 6 Bikeability, several swimming galas, AJIS Proms and also the Year 6 Careers Afternoon. Please do keep an eye on our diary at the end of the Newsletter.
Mrs C LaverickYear 6 Trip to Stockport
Thursday 2 May
Year 6 girls had a fabulous time when they visited the Stockport Air Raid Shelters and Museum last week. They learnt so much from this interactive experience, which really brought to light the period of history they are currently studying.
Year
3 Trip to Patterdale
Hall
Tuesday 7 May – Wednesday 8 May
Our Year 3 pupils are thoroughly enjoying their first experience of Patterdale Hall, please have a look on X to see what they have been getting up to!
Social Media – X
Please follow us @BSPDJnrGirls, @BSPDMFL and @BoltonSch.
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER
10 MAY 2024
Year 4 and Year 5 Patterdale Hall Trips
The dates of our remaining visits are as follows:
Year 4 Monday 13 May – Wednesday 15 May
Year 5 Wednesday 15 May – Friday 17 May
More information about each trip and the kit list can be found using the links here:
Year 4 Patterdale Information and Kit List
Year 5 Patterdale Information and Kit List
An email will be sent home just prior to each trip, with confirmation of final details.
Please could I remind you that the girls are not allowed to take mobile phones to Patterdale Hall. If there was an emergency and parents needed to contact the group then the following options are available:
During School Hours – contact should be made with Hesketh House and messages will be passed on to staff at Patterdale.
The Patterdale Hall number is 017684 82233. We will also have a school mobile phone, carried by a member of staff. The number will be sent out on the email. This should not be used unless there is an ‘out of hours’ emergency.
Please assume that ‘no news is good news’! Teachers will contact parents directly if necessary.
Staff will endeavour to get pictures on X when possible, but please do understand that the days are very busy with activities andWi-Fi is only available in the Hall itself, so opportunities for uploading are limited. The main focus for the staff will be in ensuring that the girls have a fabulous trip!
Hulton Lecture
Tuesday 7 May
This year’s lecture was given by old girl Alisha Whitehead, who is the centre manager for a new brain research centre in Greater Manchester. The girls were fascinated to hear about her job and particularly the case studies she shared with them. Equally importantly, we were all interested to learn that Alisha chose this career path whilst in her final year at university. She encouraged all the pupils not to worry unduly about what they might want to be in the future, but to work hard, do things that they enjoy and be open-minded about what might lie ahead. Make the most of opportunities that come your way!
Year 6 Bikeability
6F Monday 13, Tuesday 14 May
6G Wednesday 15, Thursday 16 May
Year 6 girls will take part in Bolton Council’s Bikeability programme next week. More information has been sent home, a copy of the letter can be found here. Please check bikes are roadworthy before bringing in to school, and don’t forget to send a helmet! Bikes will be locked away in school overnight, between the two sessions.
Kidzone Holiday Club
Tuesday 28 – Friday 31 May
The programme of activities and booking information can be found here
Lunch Menu
BSSL Activity Programme
BSS Leisure are also running a sports camp during the half term holiday, more information is here
The lunch menu for next week can be found here
Summer Festival
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER
10 MAY 2024
Sunday 23 June, 12.00pm – 4.00pm
Tickets for the Bolton School Summer Festival on 23 June 2024 can now be purchased here https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DGOA. 4 hours of funand activities for the whole family. The price includes bouncing for all ages on numerous inflatables, craft activities, art competitions, musical entertainment, various sporting activities, and lots of other things to see and do. Vendors will be on site selling food and other items. Buy your tickets now to support school and have a great day mixing with other Bolton School families.
SPORT REPORT
AJIS Cross Country
Wednesday 1 May, Rossall School
Year 5
Daisy Baker
Francesca Dean
Annie Done-Jackson
Amelia Gittins
Isla Jairath
Amaia Onuoha
Alivia Smith
Year 6
Annabelle Hutchinson
Alice Lomas
Izzy Owen
Avni Patel
Alexia Pattle
Bronwen Soper
Darcey Tomlinson
Our runnershad a fantastic day at Rossall last week fortheAJISCrossCountryevent, andtheycouldn’t have asked for better weather. The course conditions were perfect and there were some excellent performances from the girls. Particular congratulations to our Year 6 team, who finished in first place overall, with a fabulous score of just 78.
Bolton School Football Tournament
Wednesday 1 May, Bolton School
Year 3 and 4 Team
Millie Aldridge
Sienna Andell
Florence Kennedy
Simmi Nayyar
Sia Shafer
Maya Simpson
Hannah Smith
Year 3 and 4 girls thoroughly enjoyed taking part in their first tournament and coach Mr Stringer was delighted with the skills they showed and the improvement made over their matches – well done!
Year 5 and 6 Team
Erin Chalk Sahana Jacobs
Eve Kelsall Alice McGinty
Maya Patel Jessica Shannon
Sienna Shum Hurrem Subhani
Khadija Ugharadar
These girls played brilliantly to get through to the later stages in the competition. After a tense semifinal and final, which both went to penalties, we ended up overall winners – huge congratulations!
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 10 MAY 2024
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Monday 13 May Y3 Exam Week Y4 Trip to Patterdale Hall Returning Wednesday 15 May 6F Bikeability
Y5 Swimming Gala – am
Tuesday 14 May 6F Bikeability
Wednesday 15 May Y5 Trip to Patterdale Hall Returning Friday 17 May 6G Bikeability
Y3 Swimming Gala – pm
Thursday 16 May 6G Bikeability
Friday 17 May Pop Lacrosse Festival TBC
Saturday 18 May AJIS Proms
Wednesday 22 May Y3 Assembly Y3 Parents welcome to attend Y6 Careers Carousel – pm
Thursday 23 May Y6 Swimming Gala – am
Monday 27
May – Friday
31 May HALF TERM
Tuesday 4 June AJIS Athletics
Wednesday 5 June Y4 River Study Trip Y3, Y4 Music Recital, 6.00pm
Friday 7 June AJIS Cricket
Thursday 13 June Y5, Y6 Music Recital, 6.00pm
Friday 14 June Sports Day, 1.15pm
Tuesday 18 June Y5, Y6 AJIS Rounders
Thursday 20 June New Parent Information Evening 7.00pm, Hesketh House
Friday 21 June Sports Day (Reserve Date)
Sunday 23 June Summer Festival 12.00pm – 4.00pm
Monday 24 June House Morning
Tuesday 25 June Y6 Induction Day in Senior School Y3, 4, 5 Move-Up Day Y6 Leavers’ Celebration 6.00pm Hesketh House
Wednesday 26 June PA Second Hand Uniform Sale 3.30pm – 4.30pm Hesketh House Hall
Wednesday 3 July Hesketh House Summer Concert 2.30pm and 7.00pm GD Great Hall
Friday 5 July Final Assembly am House Competitions pm END OF TERM
School Uniform Shop Opening Hours
Monday 12.30pm – 5.30pm
Tuesday 12.30pm – 5.30pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday 12.30pm – 5.30pm
Saturday 9.30am – 12.30pm
Sunday Closed
Holiday Closures
Closed from 27 May until 3 June 2024. Closed from 8 July until 22 July 2024.
Summer Holiday Opening
Monday 24 July – Sunday 10 September
Monday – Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm
Saturday 9.30am – 12.30pm
Sunday Closed