HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 18 NOVEMBER 2022
A note from the Head…
Library Monitors
This week has been Anti-Bullying Week and our Anti-Bullying Ambassadors were very proud to show off their new jackets in assembly. This means everyone can spot them easily at playtimes and ask for their advice if they wish. They were also keen to point out to all the girls that they would be happy to be approached by anyone who might need someone to play with.
We have recently elected some Library Monitors, who will be helping to keep the library tidy. Thank you in advance to Lucy Byrom, Aisha Masood, Scarlett Ng-Finch and Aminah Seedat.
Primary Maths Challenge
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 £338.60.
Finally, we have sent home leaflets today about the PA Christmas Party and Hamper Raffle. As well as requests for tickets, the PA are also asking for donations of items for the raffle. More information is later in the Newsletter. Thank you in advance for your support! Mrs C Laverick
Some of the Year 5 and Year 6 girls have recently taken part in the Primary Maths Challenge. Certificates for our highest scorers were give out in assembly today – 9 Bronze, 12 Silver and 10 Gold. Very well done to everyone, we will let you know if any of the girls get through to the next round.
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 18 NOVEMBER 2022
Parents’ Association Notice Information has been sent home today about the Christmas Party and the Christmas Hamper Raffle. Please make sure that any money sent in to buy tickets is put in a sealed envelope and handed in to the school office. We do 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 2 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! If you are willing to help with PA activities, please contact Carolyn Byrom thecjport@hotmail.com. Twitter Please follow us on twitter @BSPDJnrGirls. AJIS Chess Competition Saturday 12 November, Park Road
U9 Linda Cao Anaaya Jaidka Florence Kennedy Aadya Kumar Naya Patel Sabrina Wang
U11 Simar Chandhok Reem Ibrahim Noor Khunda Stephanie Li Tulsi Patel
U10 Izzy Owen Darcey Tomlinson Congratulations to all of the girls who played in this competition at the weekend. There was some excellent chess in evidence and Mr Wilson was pleased with how much the girls developed their skills over the course of the day. Particular congratulations to Florence Kennedy, who was awarded a bronze medal in the U9 event. 6F Introduction to Sailing Thursday 17 November Girls in 6F enjoyed an afternoon of sailing at the Anderton Centre on Thursday. The weather proved quite challenging but they had a great session and gained valuable skills.
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 18 NOVEMBER 2022
Autumn Term Reports Friday 18 November
Hesketh House Christmas Concert Tuesday 6 December
Autumn Term Interim Reports will be sent home with the girls today, please ask for it if it doesn’t appear! It will also be available in the Parent Portal from 4.00pm.
We have two performances of our Christmas Concert on Tuesday 6 December, at 2.30pm and 7.00pm. Attendance is compulsory for all pupils at both concerts. We will be allocating 2 tickets per pupils for each of the performances, so please put the date in your diary!
Parent Consultations Week Commencing Monday 21 November Our Parent Consultations are being held online next week, hopefully you have already booked your appointment. The deadline for doing this is tomorrow, Saturday 19 November, 12noon. If you have any queries please contact Mrs Woodhead via email at SAW@boltonschool.org.
GDPA Bolton School Luxury Puddings Year 4, 5 and 6 Informal Concert Monday 21 November 7.00pm Our Informal Concert takes place on Monday 21 November at 7.00pm in the hall at Hesketh House. Letters have been given out to those taking part. A reminder that parking is available on the top Tudor Avenue Car Park from 6.30pm. House Day Tuesday 22 November
The Girls’ Division Parents’ Association are once again offering some amazing luxury puddings as their winter fundraiser. These come highly recommended! 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.
Information about our House Day has been emailed to parents, a copy of the activities can be found here. The girls should know exactly what they are doing, but please make sure that your daughter has everything she needs in school with her on the day!
SPORT REPORT
Y6 Health Checks Tuesday 29 November
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Healthy Family Support Workers will be in School on Tuesday 29 November to carry our height and weight checks with our Year 6 pupils. A letter has been sent home with Year 6 girls this week.
House Cross Country Results In the House Competition, across all year groups, results were as follows: Buttermere Windermere Rydal Ullswater Grasmere
Well done to all girls, and in particular those representing Buttermere!
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 18 NOVEMBER 2022
Year 5 and Year 6 Football Tournaments Monday 14 November, Smithills School Tuesday 15 November, Leverhulme Park Team Taliah Dean Emily Guo Ava Lafferty Beau Strange
Hattie Drake Sahana Jacobs Poppy Rate Ella Wrigley
Our Football team enjoyed two competitions this week. On Monday they had a very successful tournament, winning two games and drawing the third. On Tuesday they played in the BWFC Girls’ Football Cup at Leverhulme Park. Mrs Higgins was very impressed with how well the girls listened to her guidance and instructions. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Monday 21 November Monday 21 November – Thursday 24 November Tuesday 22 November Thursday 24 November Tuesday 29 November Sunday 4 December Tuesday 6 December Thursday 15 December
Y4, Y5, Y6 Informal Concert 7.00pm Hesketh House Parent Consultation Evenings (online) House Day 6G Sailing - pm Y6 Heights and Weights PA Christmas Party 3.00pm – 5.00pm Arts Centre Hesketh House Christmas Concert 2.30pm and 7.00pm GD Great Hall **attendance compulsory at both performances for all pupils** TERM ENDS 3.25PM
Thursday 5 January Thursday 12 January Monday 16 January Thursday 19 January Friday 20 January Thursday 26 January Thursday 2 February Monday 6 February Wednesday 8 February Friday 10 February Monday 13 February Tuesday 14 February Thursday 16 February Friday 17 February Monday 20 February Tuesday 28 February
START OF SPRING TERM Y6 Entrance Examination Hesketh House open as usual for girls in Y3, Y4 and Y5 Year 6 Interviews with Senior Staff to take place this week Y5 Netball v Birkenhead (A) Y6 Netball v Stockport (H) AJIS Sportshall Athletics Y5 Netball v Stockport Y5/6 Hockey Competition Y5, Y6 Young Shakespeare ‘Hamlet’ 9.00am, Hesketh House PA Breakfast Club Y5, Y6 Netball v Scarisbrick (H) Music Festival – Piano Music Festival – Instrumental MFL Day Y3 Trip to Tatton Hall HALF TERM SPRING TERM RESUMES
TERM DATES 2023 Spring Term 2023 Start of Term – Thursday 5 January Half Term – Monday 20 February to Monday 27 February End of Term – Wednesday 29 March 4.00pm Summer Term 2023 Start of Term – Monday 17 April Bank Holiday – Monday 1 May Half Term – Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June End of Term – Friday 7 July 3.25pm