HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 10 NOVEMBER 2023
A note from the Head…
Severe Weather Arrangements
I hope that you had a restful half term break and enjoyed some relaxing family time together. The girls seem to have returned to school refreshed and full of energy, ready for the busy weeks ahead.
The Severe Weather Arrangements were emailed to parents this week, a copy can be found here. The key points are that information will be posted on the front page of the school website (www.boltonschool.org), usually by 7.00am, and we would be grateful if parents would use the website as the first port of call.
During half term we enjoyed our first Year 5 and Year 6 trip to London; a little more information and some photographs are included later in the Newsletter. A huge thank you to the accompanying staff who gave up part of their break and also to the girls, who were very well-behaved, great company and a pleasure to be with.
You will also be sent an email, and news often first appears on School Twitter / X accounts such as @Philip_Britton, @sfboltonschool, @BSPDJnrGirls. Music Examination Results
This morning our Year 6 pupils presented a thought-provoking and moving Remembrance Assembly, attended by the rest of Hesketh House and many of the Year 6 parents.
Congratulations to these girls on excellent results in their recent examinations: Sabrinah Warren Hattie O’Neill Sabrinah Warren
Piano – Initial Singing – G1 Singing – G1
Merit Distinction Distinction
Year 5 and Year 6 Trip to London Monday 30 October – Wednesday 1 November
They spoke about the conditions facing the soldiers in World War I, the history of Armistice Day and explained why the poppy has become such a wellknown symbol of remembrance. The reading, songs and poems were a fitting tribute to those who sacrificed themselves for our future.
Mrs C Laverick
As already mentioned, we had a fabulous trip to London during the half term break. We visited the Science Museum, London Eye, Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, enjoyed a cruise on the Thames and saw an amazing production of The Lion King. The highlight however was probably our visit to the Harry Potter Studios, a firm favourite with the girls. There are lots of photographs on X if you would like to see what we got up to, but a few favourites are included here.
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 10 NOVEMBER 2023
We Remember… In addition to preparing and leading our Remembrance Assembly, Year 6 girls made 3D French pillar poems about a 'Poilu', French soldier in their blue uniform.
Year 3 girls also made poppies and cornflowers in the Lego Lingo club – well done!
Children in Need Friday 17 November We are inviting the girls to add spotty accessories to their uniform and donate £2 for the privilege. They can also bring a teddy bear to school with them if they wish. Additional donations will be taken if anyone wants to contribute more. Autumn Term Reports Friday 17 November Social Media – X Please follow us @BSPDJnrGirls, @BSPDMFL and @BoltonSch.
Autumn Term Interim Reports will be sent home with the girls next week, on Friday 17 November, please ask for it if it doesn’t appear! They will also be available in the Parent Portal from 4.00pm on this date.
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 10 NOVEMBER 2023
Parent Consultations Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 November
Kidzone Holiday Club Christmas Holidays
Our Parent Consultations will be held online on Tuesday 21 November and in person on Wednesday 22 November. A separate email will be sent home with details about how to book your appointment.
Kidzone are running various activities during the Christmas holidays. More information can be found in the flyer attached here. Talking to Children about Conflict and War
Year 4, 5 and 6 Informal Concert Tuesday 28 November 7.00pm Our Informal Concert takes place on Tuesday 28 November at 7.00pm in the hall at Hesketh House. Letters will be given out to those taking part next week. This concert is for selected children in Year 4, 5 and 6 – please speak to your daughter’s music teacher if you have any questions about this event. There are other concerts in the Spring and Summer Terms, so please do not worry if your daughter has not been included this time, she will get an opportunity if she is keen to perform! Hesketh House Christmas Concert Tuesday 12 December We have two performances of our Christmas Concert on Tuesday 12 December, at 2.30pm and 7.00pm. Attendance is compulsory for all pupils at both concerts. We will be allocating 2 tickets per pupil for each of the performances, so please put the date in your diary! Lunch Menu The lunch menu for next week can be found here. 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
We are conscious that many pupils will be watching world events in the Middle East and that this may have an impact on their mental health. The UNICEF site linked here may well be helpful to you if you feel it is right to discuss things with your daughter at home. Coats Please make sure that your daughter has her coat in school every day, as we do try to get outside if at all possible. A reminder that coats should be plain and black, and please make sure they are named! A Message from the Boys’ Division PA Save the Date – Burns Night Celebration Saturday 27 January, 6.30pm A Burns Night Supper and Ceilidh will take place on Saturday 27 January 2024 in the Arts Centre, Bolton School from 6.30pm until late. Celebrate the life of Scotland’s National Poet – Robert Burns – in a way he would have wanted: eating, drinking, dancing and laughter, with a traditional dinner, ceremony, live piper and Ceilidh band. More information can be found in the flyer here. Email bsbdpa@gmail.com to reserve your spaces. Only 10 tables of maximum 10 guests are available for this very popular event! Business sponsorship and donations of bottles, chocolates and items for hampers are also very welcome. All enquiries please email bsbdpa@gmail.com. Thank you!
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 10 NOVEMBER 2023
SPORT REPORT
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
House Cross Country Friday 20 October
Monday 13 November Tuesday 14 November Wednesday 15 November Friday 17 November
The House Cross Country Competition took place just prior to the half-term holiday. Despite blustery conditions and rather soggy ground, the girls ran really well and seemed to enjoy the challenge. Thank you to those parents who came to watch too! Overall House Results 1st Rydal 70.83 nd 2 Buttermere 71.58 3rd Windermere 78.425 4th Grasmere 89.485 th 5 Ullswater 90.6
Saturday 18 November Tuesday 21 November Wednesday 22 November Friday 24 November Tuesday 28 November Thursday 30 November Sunday 3 December Tuesday 12 December Thursday 14 December Friday 15 December Tuesday 19 December Wednesday 20 December
House Day Y4 Netball Festival 4.00pm St Joseph’s High School Flu Immunisations - am Children in Need Y6 Netball v Birkenhead (H) 2.30pm Bolton School AJIS Chess Park Road – 9.00am – 4.30pm Parent Consultation Evening (1/2) Online Y5, Y6 Swimming v Stonyhurst (H) Parent Consultation Evening (2/2) In Person Y3, Y4 Dodgeball Festival - am Y5, Y6 Netball v Scarisbrick (H) 2.30pm Bolton School Y4, Y5, Y6 Informal Concert 7.00pm Hesketh House Y5, Y6 Football Tournament - pm PA Christmas Disco 3.30pm – 5.30pm Arts Centre Christmas Concert 2.30pm and 7.00pm Attendance compulsory for all pupils Y5 Trip to Chester Zoo Y3, Y4 Octagon Theatre Visit – am Around the World in 80 Days Y5, Y6 Octagon Theatre Visit – am Around the World in 80 Days END OF TERM
Congratulations to our individual medal winners:
Spring Term 2024
Year 3 1st Ava Guest nd 2 Harper Dance 3rd Zakiyyah Patel
Year 4 1st Keziah Longe nd 2 Georgia Nulty 3rd Rose Scott
Start of Term – Monday 8 January Half Term – Monday 19 February to Monday 26 February End of Term – Wednesday 27 March
Year 5 1st Alivia Smith nd 2 Isla Jairath 3rd Annie Done-Jackson
Year 6 1st Alexia Pattle nd 2 Izzy Owen 3rd Orla Wilson
Summer Term 2024 Start of Term – Tuesday 16 April Bank Holiday – Monday 6 May Half Term – Monday 27 May to Friday 31 May End of Term – Friday 5 July