HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER
21
JUNE 2024
A note from the Head…
Last night we welcomed all of our new parents to Hesketh House, to find out a little more about what life will be like for their daughters when they join us in September. The girls will find out which class they will be in on Tuesday, when we have our MoveUp Morning. Year 6 girls will be having their Induction Day in the Senior School on the same day.
Today we are looking forward to our Sports Day, and of course parents are welcome to join us! Please remember that entry is on foot, via the Sports Field Entrance off Tudor Avenue. We start at 1.15pm.
Finally, don’t forget to buy your tickets for the Summer Festival, this Sunday! The Event Guide can be found here and tickets can be purchased here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DGOA
Mrs C Laverick
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Parent Information Booklet
Our Parent Information Booklet has recently been updated, a copy can be found here.
Assessment Results
We have now received the assessment results from the recent tests, and these will be sent home with your daughter on Monday.
A Plea from the Teachers….
Please could parents and girls do a search at home for any items that might belong to school – library books, reading books, books from class libraries, textbooks etc. We would be very grateful to get them back, no questions asked! Thank you.
Pupil Achievement
We are very excited for Tomasina, who is taking part in the Dance World Cup at the end of the month, being held in Prague She was so proud to be given her official ‘Team England’ kit recently. We all wish her and her group the very best of luck!
Outdoor Theatre
All pupils have enjoyed visiting the Outdoor Theatre over the last couple of weeks, and have been inspired by the creative storytelling and in particular the very clever use of puppetry.
Individual Music Lessons
If your daughter would like to start music lessons next year, please see the brochure here for more information. For more general queries about individual instrumental lessons, please contact Mr Forgrieve IKF@boltonschool.org.uk.
Summer Festival
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Sunday 23 June, 12.00pm – 4.00pm
Friends of Bolton School (incorporating all of the Parent Associations) are organising a Summer Festival on Sunday 23 June 12 - 4pm. Further information about all of the activities is included in the Event Guide which can be found here
Group tickets for 4 people are discounted so why not bring friends and family along to take part in the event, set in the grounds of our beautiful and iconic school! We’ve booked the perfect weather for the event so don’t delay and book your tickets now! https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DGOA
Enter the cookery, handicraft or photography competitions to be in with a chance to win a prize. Suitable for all ages and it’s free to take part. Details can be found here
AB Sundecks has kindly donated an amazing ‘money can’t buy’ package for 4 people to see Niall Horan on 27 August 2024. See here for details of how to enter the silent auction. Don’t miss out!
We look forward to seeing you for what promises to be a wonderful family event!
PD Charity Walk
Monday 24 June
Pupils from Nursery to Year 6 will take an active part in the fundraising walk, which will take place on the ‘levels’ directly behind Senior School, on Monday afternoon next week.
Pupils’ final donations will be collected via Parent Pay, which has now been set up. We ask that once the pledge form has been completed and monies collected, you then make an electronic transfer to the charity fund. A copy of the information and pledge sheet can be found here
A reminder that the girls should come to school in their own clothes, suitable for taking part in the walk. We are asking that these are in the colours of the Malawi flag if possible – black, red and green.
Second Hand Uniform Sale Wednesday 26 June, 3.30pm Hesketh House Hall
The PA would be very grateful for any donations of uniform for their second-handsale.Pleasesend any items in to school before Wednesday 26 June Parents hoping to buy uniform should be aware that there is limited availability of PE clothing, due to the quite recent addition of the new kit.
Charity Morning Friday 28 June
Year 6 girls are organising games and stalls for our annual Charity Morning on Friday next week, which will be attended by the rest of Hesketh House Girls can bring in a maximum £20 to spend if they wish – please send this in loose change and in a named purse. Thank you for your support!
Hesketh House Summer Concert
Wednesday 3 July, 2.30pm and 7.00pm
A letter hasbeen sent home with the girls this week, copy here, with two tickets per child for each performance. Please let us have back any that you can’t use so that we can reallocate these.
Please note that attendance is compulsory for all pupils at both the afternoon and evening performances.
Kidzone Summer Holiday Clubs
The programme of activities and booking information can be found here
BSSL Summer Holiday Clubs
BSSL are also running holiday clubs, details are linked here
Lunch Menu
The lunch menu for next week can be found here
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After School Activities – Autumn Term
Ju-Jitsu will continue to run after school next term, on a Monday evening, 4.00pm – 5.30pm. If you would like your daughter to join the group or have any queries please contact Andy and Andrea by email ntkmartialarts@googlemail.com.
Street Dance Club will continue to be held on Thursday evenings, 4.00pm – 5.00pm. To register your interest or for more informationplease contact Laura directly by text on 07736 677984.
A new LAMDA Club will be running on Tuesdays (Y3, Y4) and Thursdays (Y5, Y6) after school next year. More information and booking details can be found here
After school Chess Club will continue to be held on a Thursday 4.00pm – 5.00pm. This is for invited players only. Year 3, 4 and 5 girls who currently attend will remain on the register. Additional invitations will be sent out over the course of the Autumn Term.
SPORT REPORT
Water Polo Celebration Evening Friday 14 June
Girls and boys throughout the Foundation enjoyed a special evening last week, celebrating all of the considerable achievements in water polo this year. For Primary Division thismeant the presentation of the U11 ESSA Cadet Trophy and also recognition of individual achievements, for Hesketh House this was as follows:
Most Improved Player Jessica Shannon
Coach’s Player of the Year
ESSA National Championships
Saturday 15 June, Ponds Forge, Sheffield
Team
Isabella Jackson Alice Lomas
Izzy Owen Darcey Tomlinson
Our amazing swimmers took part in the ESSA National Championships in Sheffield last weekend. They all swam brilliantly, finishing 5th in the Freestyle Relay B Final with a time of 1.03.24 and 4th in the Medley Relay B Final, with a time of 1.13.09. We are so proud of their incredible achievements!
Year 4 Tag Rugby Festival
Monday 17 June
Players
Zaynah Ashraf
Mariam Ellahi
Orla Riley
Lexi Schofield
Charlotte Buchanan
Year 4 girls joined forces with some of the boys from Park Road to take part in a Rugby Festival on Monday, organised by Wigan Warriors. They all thoroughly enjoyed learning new skills and playing in a mini tournament. Well done!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Sunday 23 June Summer Festival 12.00pm – 4.00pm
Monday 24 June
Tuesday
25 June
House Morning – am
PD Charity Walk – pm
Y6 Induction Day in Senior School
Y3, 4, 5 Move-Up Morning
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Tuesday 25 June Y3, Y4 Colour Run 4.00pm TBC Y6 Leavers’ Celebration 6.00pm Hesketh House
Wednesday 26 June PA Second Hand Uniform Sale 3.30pm – 4.30pm Hesketh House Hall
Friday
28 June Charity Morning
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
Thursday 5 September START OF TERM
Wednesday 11 September Parent Information Evening 7.00pm Hesketh House
Saturday
12 October Open Morning
Friday 18 October House Cross Country – pm Parents welcome to attend
Monday 21 October –
Friday 1 November HALF TERM
Monday
28 October
Y5, Y6 Trip to London Returns Wednesday 30 October
Monday 11 November Y6 Remembrance Assembly 10.45am Y6 Parents invited to attend
Monday 18 November Parents’ Consultation Evenings will take place during this week
Tuesday
26 November Y4, Y5, Y6 Informal Concert 6.00pm Hesketh House
Tuesday 10 December Hesketh House Christmas Concert 2.30pm and 7.00pm GD Great Hall Attendance compulsory for all pupils
Wednesday 18 December END OF TERM
Spring Term 2025
Start of Term – Tuesday 7 January
Half Term – Monday 17 February to Monday 24
February
End of Term – Friday 4 April
Summer Term 2025
Start of Term – Wednesday 23 April
Bank Holiday – Monday 5 May
Half Term – Monday 26 May to Friday 30 May
End of Term – Friday 4 July
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 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
PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION INFORMATION
Year 6 Leavers’ Celebration Evening Tuesday 25 June, 6.00pm – 8.30pm
The Parents’ Association are busy planning a special end of term event for the Year 6 girls, which will be held on the evening of Tuesday 25 June, 6.00pm – 8.30pm at Hesketh House.
