HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER
24 MAY 2024
A note from the Head…
What an incredibly busy few weeks it has been at Hesketh House, I think everyone has earned their half term break! I would particularly like to take this opportunity to thank all of the staff who have accompanied the various Patterdale Trips, which have been very successful and provided some wonderful experiences for the girls. Photographs from the final visit are included in this Newsletter.
I look forward to seeing everyone back in school on Monday 3 June, hopefully refreshed and ready to tackle the challenges of the final part of the year.
Mrs C Laverick
Music Examination Success / Congratulations
Congratulations to Lily McCairn, who has passed her Grade 2 Piano Examination with Merit. Lily has also recently donated her hair to Little Princess Trust, who make wigs for children who have lost their hair through cancer treatments. What a wonderful thing to do!
Year 6 ESB Examinations
Congratulations to those girls in Year 6 who took their ESB Examinations recently. Everyone scored a Merit or above, with four pupils scoring a Distinction. Very well done!
Year 5 Trip to Patterdale Hall
Wednesday 15 May – Friday 17 May
The Year 5 girls had a wonderful time at Patterdale Hall in the second half of last week. They took on lots of new challenges and thoroughly enjoyed their trip. The instructors particularly commented on how well they worked together and supported each other. There are plenty of pictures and videos on X, with some favourites included here.
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Social Media – X
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Shakespeare’s Eleven – Final Selection
Tuesday 21 May
Several weeks ago in English lessons, Year 4 became football managers and were asked to select a Shakespeare’s Eleven Football team using an array of characters from the Bard's plays whose traits and skills would transfer to the positions of players in a winning team – wingers, defenders, goalkeepers, midfielders... Pupils worked collaboratively to make the best selections possible.
To check their choices, they consulted an expert in the game, Imogen's Dad! On Tuesday morning, he worked with Year 4 to provide a stimulating, informative and interactive presentation, sharing his knowledge and experiences and questioning them with an unbelievably inventive ‘To be or not to be that is the question’ quiz (Hamlet)! It was revealed that some players had Shakespeare character names; yes, there's a Puck and a Romeo and Juliet/te and many more!
Year 4 absolutely loved this engaging presentation. Amongst the lessons learned, being kind rang through as did, 'It's not in the stars to hold our destiny but ourselves' (Julius Caesar). Thank you!
Year 3 Assembly
Wednesday 22 May
Girls in Year 3 presented a fantastic assembly this week, giving us lots of information about the Volcanoes topic they are currently studying in school; they spoke and sang beautifully. It was lovely to see so many parents joining us too, thank you for your support!
Year 6 Careers Carousel
Wednesday 22 May
Year 6 girls and boys enjoyed a series of talks from alumni and current parents, as part of a Careers Carousel on Wednesday afternoon. There were fascinating presentations from veterinary surgeon Sophia Saunders, solicitor Paul Johnson, dentist Richa Sharma and creator of ‘Tales to Inspire’ and ‘StoryOak’,KrishPatel.Wewereverygratefultoall ofour speakers forgivinguptheir timeso willingly – thank you!
Music Demonstrations
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Two of our assemblies this week have seen some of our individual music teachers demonstrate several instruments that the girls might like to consider playing in the future. 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
Kidzone Holiday Club
Tuesday 28 – Friday 31 May
The programme of activities and booking information can be found here
BSSL Activity Programme
BSS Leisure are also running a sports camp during the half term holiday, more information is here
Music Recitals
Year 3, Year 4 Wednesday 5 June 6.00pm
Year 3, Year 4 Thursday 13 June 6.00pm
Our young musicians will have the opportunity to perform to parents and friends in these concerts, held in the Hesketh House Hall. Your daughter’s music teacher will be talking to her about this, and helping her to select and practise her piece. Information has been sent to girls who are taking part, copies can be found here:
Year 3 and Year 4 Music Recital
Year 5 and Year 6 Music Recital
NSPCC Speak Out Stay Safe Campaign
In the first two weeks after half term we will be looking at this with the girls in an assembly, plus a follow-up session in class. Year 5 and Year 6 pupils will also have a workshop delivered by the NSPCC. Information has been sent home this week, a copy can be found here
Summer Festival
Sunday 23 June, 12.00pm – 4.00pm
Tickets for the Bolton School Summer Festival on Sunday 23 June 2024 can now be purchased here https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DGOA. 4 hoursoffunandactivitiesforthewholefamily.The price includes bouncing for all ages on numerous inflatables, craft activities, art competitions, musical entertainment, various sporting activities, and lots of other things to see and do. Vendors will be on site selling food and other items. Buy your tickets now to support school and have a great day mixing with other Bolton School families.
The event is being arranged by the Parents’ Associations from across the whole foundation. If you are interested in volunteering on the day (for which you receive a free individual ticket for your own entry) please complete this form https://forms.gle/eqvcUjquzRZFBCxR9
Wearenowcollectingforthe raffle.Ifyouhaveany unwanted gifts, however small, or can donate luxury items, vouchers or experiences, please leave thematschool receptionmarked“SummerFestival Raffle” or email bsbdpa@gmail.com.
We are also looking for small business vendors who would like to have a stall to sell goods. If you are interested please email bsbdpa@gmail.com. We actively encourage traders selling locally produced (nut-free) food, drink, craft and other items.
Lunch Menu
The lunch menu for next week can be found here
SPORT REPORT
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U12 Water Polo Tournament
Friday 17 May, Watford
Players
Charlotte Buchanan Izzy Owen
Darcey Tomlinson Jessica Shannon
Four of our Year 6 girls joined the U12 team last week, for a tournament held at Haberdashers’ School, Watford. They played very well, held their own against the older girls and showed good development in skills and match play. Well done!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Monday 27
May – Friday
31 May HALF TERM
Tuesday
4 June AJIS Athletics
Wednesday 5 June Y4 River Study Trip Y3, Y4 Music Recital, 6.00pm
Friday 7 June AJIS Cricket
Thursday 13 June Y5, Y6 NSPCC Workshops – am Y5, Y6 Music Recital, 6.00pm
Friday 14 June Sports Day, 1.15pm
Tuesday 18 June Y5, Y6 AJIS Rounders
Thursday
20 June New Parent Information Evening 7.00pm, Hesketh House
Friday
21 June Sports Day (Reserve Date)
Sunday
23 June Summer Festival 12.00pm – 4.00pm
Monday 24 June House Morning – am PD Charity Walk – pm
Tuesday 25 June Y6 Induction Day in Senior School Y3, 4, 5 Move-Up Day Y6 Leavers’ Celebration 6.00pm Hesketh House
Wednesday 26 June PA Second Hand Uniform Sale 3.30pm – 4.30pm Hesketh House Hall
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
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 27 May until 3 June 2024. 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 Event
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. Further details will be sent out soon.