HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 23 SEPTEMBER 2022
A note from the Head… It was lovely to see so many of you at our Parent Information Evening last night, thank you very much for your support. Hopefully you found it useful and you now have more of an idea about what life will be like for your daughter this year. I am sure that staff answered all of your questions, but if you have any queries or concerns going forward please do not hesitate to contact us. The Hesketh House Office number is 01204 434761 or you can email juniorgirls@boltonschool.org.uk.
We also celebrated various other achievements in assembly this week. Please do encourage your daughter to bring in certificates and awards from home as we do enjoy hearing about what they are doing outside of school.
Please could I ask that you check the Newsletter each week, keeping a particular eye on the diary, which is updated regularly. This is emailed out to parents every Friday, but if you ever need to find the most recent copy, it is also on the School website www.boltonschool.org.
Finally, we were delighted to hear a story of cricketing success. Maya, in Year 4, was selected to play in the English Cricket Board (ECB) Lancashire Region U11’s Girls Tournament. She helped her team (Leyland) win the overall tournament, to become County Champions.
Finally, I would remind you that your daughter should have a coat in School every day as we do try to get outside as much as possible, even in poor weather. Please make sure this is named, as with all items of uniform and equipment. Mrs C Laverick Arrival at School Pupil Achievements Year 6 pupil Ella competed in her first BMC Youth Climbing Series competition last weekend. She came eighth in her age group (Y6/Y7) in the North West and Yorkshire region and really impressed everyone with her bouldering skills. Well done! Congratulations to Fleur Oxley-Harrison, who achieved a Merit in her recent Grade 1 Piano Examination.
Just a reminder that our day starts at 8.40am, when the children are collected from the playground; please make sure your daughter arrives on time so that she can make a good start to her day. If your child arrives late, then you will need to access Hesketh House via the Riley Centre, as the external gates are closed. Enrichment Activities This year we are trialling a series of Enrichment Activities during some assembly slots. Throughout the year different small groups of children will take part in these to help develop skills and build confidence.
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 23 SEPTEMBER 2022
Primary Division Photograph Tuesday 27 September
Open Morning Saturday 8 October
Just a reminder that the Primary Division photograph will be taken in School on Tuesday 27 September. Girls should be in Winter Uniform please on this day. Please make sure that your daughter looks particularly neat and tidy, and that any hair bobbles or bands are plain and in school colours only, as per the uniform rules. Thank you!
We will be opening our doors to the public on Saturday 8 October from 9.30am for our annual Open Morning. As ever, we are always grateful for the support of pupils on this day, who help out in so many different ways.
Author Talk – Cressida Cowell Thursday 29 September Year 3, 4 and 5 pupils have been invited to a talk by author Cressida Cowell during the afternoon next Thursday. Many will be familiar with her books, particularly the ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ series. Year 4 Trip to Bolton Museum Tuesday 4 October Year 4 girls will be visiting Bolton Museum on Tuesday 4 October, as part of their study of life in Ancient Egypt. An email with more information will be sent to parents next week. National Poetry Day Thursday 6 October To celebrate we will start the day with a poetry themed assembly and throughout the day the teachers will suggest how the girls can enjoy reading and writing poetry. The theme for this year’s National Poetry Day is THE ENVIRONMENT, and that means us thinking about and taking better care of the earth. What environment-based topic could you choose? Trees? Rivers? Forests? The seas? Water? The sky? Or even the earth itself?
If you know of any families that you think might be interested in learning more about us, do please alert them to the event. We are asking that enquirers pre-register their attendance at boltonschool.org/openday. The event in our Primary Division will end at 1.00pm and in the Senior Schools at 2.00pm. Kidzone Holiday Club Monday 24 October – Friday 4 November Kidzone are running various activities throughout the half term holiday. More information can be found in the flyer attached here BSS Leisure Services Holiday Club Monday 24 October – Friday 4 November BSSL have an Outdoor Adventure week and a Multi-Sports camp during the half term, Please see the flyer here for more details. Lunch Menu Our weekly lunch menu can be found on the school website, www.boltonschool.org/juniorgirls/catering/. This is updated each week. Hesketh House Parent Information Booklet On joining the School, parents are provided with a copy of our Information Booklet. The latest copy can be found here.
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 23 SEPTEMBER 2022
Instrumental Music Lessons
Early Help Parenting Drop-in
If you wish your daughter to start individual music lessons, please apply directly to your chosen teacher using the information contained in the VMT brochure, attached here, to check on vacancies. If you have any questions, please contact the Foundation Head of Instrumental Studies, Mr Forgrieve – ikf@boltonschool.org.
Bolton Start Well are offering some drop-in sessions during the next few weeks to offer parents advice. More information can be found in the leaflet here.
Friends of Bolton School Choir Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we are now unable to secure a choirmaster from school for the next academic year, and are therefore unable to launch the choir as we had hoped. The “Come and Sing” event on Sunday 9 October will now not take place. We are still hopeful that in the future the Music Department will be able to resource this. We will keep those who have expressed an interest on our mailing list and let you know as soon as there is some news. Friends@boltonschool.org. Apologies for any confusion caused.
The Voice Kids We have been sent the following information: The Voice Kids will be returning to our screens on ITV in 2023 and we’re looking for super talented singers and duos aged 7-14 who have what it takes to take over The Voice Kids stage. Are you an exceptional young singer that would be interested in taking part in the next series? You can submit an application form via this link; itv.com/beontv/articles/thevoicekids2023applyn ow. Applications must be submitted by a parent/legal guardian and auditions are taking place in October and November 2022. Twitter
School Uniform Shop Normal opening hours during term time are: 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 During October Half term the shop will be closed from Monday 24 October to Saturday 29 October, inclusive. It will open from Monday 31 October with the normal term time hours. Manchester Science Festival The Manchester Science Festival returns to the Museum of Science and Industry in October. Find out more about what they have planned here: https://www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk /manchester-science-festival
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We have several fixtures and competitions next week - details are on SOCS and links have been sent to parents by email. Y5, Y6 AJIS Cross Country Championsip Wednesday 28 September, Rossall School Year 5 Charlotte Buchanan Annabelle Hutchinson Izzy Owen Avni Patel Alexia Pattle Bronwen Soper Orla Wilson
Year 6 Aamina Akram Simar Chandhok Taliah Dean Hattie Drake Imogen Quint Poppy Rate Ella Wrigley
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 23 SEPTEMBER 2022
Y6 Netball Festival Wednesday 28 September, St Joseph’s 4.00pm Team Petra Critchley Isobel Mitchell Fleur Oxley-Harrison Tulsi Patel Jessica Shannon Beau Strange Molly Wilkinson
Friday 7 October
Bolton Schools Cross Country Thurdsay 29 September, Moss Bank Park 4.00pm Team Aamina Akram Annabelle Hutchinson Avni Patel Orla Wilson
Hattie Drake Izzy Owen Alexia Pattle Ella Wrigley
Y5, Y6 Netball v Scarisbrick Friday 30 September Year 5 Sahana Jacobs Alice Lomas Francesca Longton Tullah Maher Charlotte McCarren Alexia Pattle Molly Scales Jessica Shannon Sienna Shum Browwen Soper
Tuesday 4 October Thursday 6 October
Year 6 Aamina Akram Petra Critchley Taliah Dean Ryanna Hung Reem Ibrahim Tabitha McNair Isobel Mitchell Beau Strange Molly Wilkinson Ella Wrigley
Saturday 8 October Thursday 13 October Friday 21 October Monday 24 October – Friday 4 November Tuesday 8 November Wednesday 9 November Friday 11 November Saturday 12 November Monday 21 November Monday 21 November – Thursday 24 November Tuesday 6 December Thursday 15 December
Y4 Trip to Bolton Museum National Poetry Day Bolton League Cross Country 4.00pm Moss Bank Park Travelling by Tuba Workshop – pm Y6 Netball v Bury 2.30pm Bolton Whole School Open Morning 9.30am – 1.00pm Bolton League Cross Country 4.00pm Moss Bank Park House Cross Country 2.00pm Parents welcome to spectate HALF TERM
Flu Immunisations Individual Pupil Photographs - am Remembrance Assembly 10.45am Y6 Parents welcome to attend AJIS Chess Y4, Y5, Y6 Informal Concert 7.00pm Hesketh House Parent Consultation Evenings (online) Hesketh House Christmas Concert 2.30pm and 7.00pm GD Great Hall *attendance compulsory for all pupils TERM ENDS 3.25PM
TERM DATES 2023 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Tuesday 27 September Wednesday 28 September
Thursday 29 September Friday 30 September
Primary Division Photograph Y5, Y6 AJIS Cross Country Rossall School Y6 Netball Festival 4.00pm Bolton League Cross Country 4.00pm Moss Bank Park Y5, Y6 Netball v Scarisbrick (A)
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