HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 17 NOVEMBER 2023
A note from the Head…
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This week has been Anti-Bullying Week and our Anti-Bullying Ambassadors were introduced to the school in assembly on Wednesday. They showed their special green jackets, which they wear so that everyone can spot them easily at playtimes and ask for their advice if they wish. We also talked about who else might be able to help if anyone is having any problems – it was reassuring to see the girls so knowledgeable about all of the support that is available to them if needed.
If you need to email us, please direct general messages or queries to the Hesketh House office juniorgirls@boltonschool.org.uk. This email is monitored throughout the day, whereas individual staff email addresses may not be. Please include your daughter’s name and form on any emails. Pupil Achievements Congratulations to everyone who shared an achievement with us in assembly this week. We celebrated successes in dance, football, gymnastics, music, netball, swimming, tennis and writing with a variety of certificates, medals and trophies. Very well done!
Today we supported Children in Need and girls added accessories to their uniform to raise money for this worthy cause. We have raised a fantastic £385.35 – thank you to everyone who donated!
Music Examination Results Congratulations to these girls on excellent results in their recent music examinations: Selina de Carpentier Rose Scott Erin Chalk Naya Patel
Finally, we have sent home leaflets today about the PA Christmas Disco. The PA are also asking for donations of items for their Hamper Raffle. More information is later in the Newsletter. Thank you in advance for your support! Mrs C Laverick
Piano – Pre-Prep Piano – Pre-Prep Piano – Grade 1 Singing – Grade 2
Pass Pass Merit Merit
Flu Immunisations We have sent home consent forms for those children who missed the recent opportunity to have these in school. There will be a ‘catch up’ session later this term, so please return the forms to school or ring the number on the form if you want your daughter to be included.
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House Day Monday 13 November The girls enjoyed a lovely day on Monday, joining with pupils from all other classes to collaborate in art, dance, outdoor learning, eco and poetry workshops. If you want to know more, please have a look on Twitter / X.
Social Media – X Please follow us @BSPDJnrGirls, @BSPDMFL and @BoltonSch. Year 4 Dentist Talk Thursday 16 November Year 4 enjoyed a talk about teeth from Dr Samira Mohamed. They learnt about the different types of teeth and the importance of a healthy diet. They also looked at the amount of sugar in various drinks and were very surprised at the outcome. Thank you very much Dr Mohamed!
Autumn Term Reports Friday 17 November Autumn Term Interim Reports will be sent home with the girls today. Please ask for it if it doesn’t appear! They will also be available in the Parent Portal from 4.00pm. Parent Consultations Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 November Our Parent Consultations will be held online on Tuesday 21 November and in person on Wednesday 22 November. The booking system is now live. If you haven’t already done so, please visit https://boltonschool.schoolcloud.co.uk/ to make your appointment to speak to your child’s teacher. Further information can be found in the email sent home last Friday and also on Parent Portal under the Primary Division tab. The system will close at 12 noon on Sunday 19 November.
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 17 NOVEMBER 2023
Year 4, 5 and 6 Informal Concert Tuesday 28 November 6.30pm
Hesketh House Christmas Concert Tuesday 12 December
Our Informal Concert takes place on Tuesday 28 November at 6.30pm in the hall at Hesketh House. Letters have been given out to those taking part this week. Please note that due to the high level of interest, the programme is longer than usual and therefore this concert will start at 6.30pm, rather than 7.00pm as previously advertised.
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!
Christmas Hamper Challenge Deadline Friday 1 December Urban Outreach have reached out to us to ask if we could provide an item for their hampers again this year. They have asked us if we could provide some Christmas Puddings! Our target in Hesketh House is 250 of the 400g size puddings (4 person – could be traditional/ vegan/chocolate). Donations should be brought in to school by Friday 1 December please. Thank you in advance for your support!
Kidzone Holiday Club Christmas Holidays Kidzone are running various activities during the Christmas holidays. More information can be found in the flyer attached here. Lunch Menu The lunch menu for next week can be found here. A Message from the Girls’ Division PA
Parents’ Association Notice – Christmas Disco Sunday 3 December, 3.30pm – 5.30pm Information has been sent home today about the Christmas Disco, a copy of the flyer can be found here. Please make sure that slips and any money sent in to buy tickets are put in a sealed envelope and handed in to the school office. We also need lots of donations for our Christmas hampers and are asking for these to be sent in to school as soon as possible, and by Friday 1 December at the latest. We hope to make a variety of different hampers – luxury food hampers, pamper hampers, children’s hampers, chocolate hampers etc. Popular ideas include seasonal sweets, biscuits and chocolates, Christmas puddings and cakes, wine and luxury toiletries. Donations can be handed in at the Hesketh House Office. If anyone has a basket, we would be most grateful for that too!
As a winter fundraiser, we are once again delighted to offer our luxury Plum Pudding in three sizes, Sticky Toffee Pudding and Luscious Lemon Pudding. Beautifully packaged and labelled with the Bolton School Logo, they are exceptionally light and delicious, and enjoyed by many who say they ‘don’t like Christmas Pudding’ as well, of course, as those who do! The puddings will be available to buy online by completing the order form that can be found here and sending it to bsgdpa@gmail.com. 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.
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 17 NOVEMBER 2023
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! SPORT REPORT Year 4 Netball Festival Tuesday 14 November, St Joseph’s High School Team Mollie Gribbin Violet Keld Florence Kennedy Francesca Mills Sarah Pearson Orla Riley Rose Scott
Thursday 30 November Friday 1 December Sunday 3 December Saturday 9 December Tuesday 12 December Thursday 14 December Friday 15 December Tuesday 19 December Wednesday 20 December Monday 8 January Saturday 13 January Tuesday 16 January
Y5, Y6 Football Tournament - pm Y5, Y6 Dodgeball Competition – am PA Christmas Disco 3.30pm – 5.30pm Arts Centre Lacrosse Fixture – am TBC 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
START OF TERM Water Polo Festival TBC Y6 Entrance Examination Hesketh House open as usual for girls in Y3, Y4 and Y5
The Year 4 netball team played in the Bolton School Netball Festival at St Joseph's earlier this week, demonstrating great teamwork and sportsmanship throughout all their games. They played 5 games in total and won 4. It was wonderful to see the development of skills as the evening progressed.
Tuesday 23 January Monday 5 February Tuesday 6 February Thursday 15 February Monday 19 February Tuesday 27 February
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Spring Term 2024
Saturday 18 November Tuesday 21 November
Start of Term – Monday 8 January Half Term – Monday 19 February to Monday 26 February End of Term – Wednesday 27 March
Wednesday 22 November Friday 24 November Tuesday 28 November
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 6.30pm Hesketh House
Ski Trip Information Evening Music Festival – Piano Music Festival – Instrumental MFL Day HALF TERM SPRING TERM RESUMES
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