HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 2 DECEMBER 2022
A note from the Head…
Cricketing Success
It is starting to feel very Christmassy around Hesketh House, with fairy lights, trees and other decorations making their annual appearance. Combined with the beautiful singing spilling out from our Concert rehearsals, it really is very festive.
We are very proud of Maya Patel and Poppy Rate who, after trials over the last few weeks, have been selected to play for Lancashire U11 cricket team. What a wonderful achievement and an excellent opportunity for them to develop their considerable skills even further.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to one of our Christmas Concerts on Tuesday next week, with performances at 2.30pm and 7.00pm. A reminder that we do need all of the girls to be at both events. An email has been sent home today with a reminder about the arrangements, a copy can be found here. We have also sent home extra tickets to those who have made requests – please get in touch on Monday if you still require any seats. You can ring the office 01204 434761 or send an email to juniorgirls@boltonschool.org.uk. Finally, I would take this opportunity to thank the Parents’ Association for their efforts in organising the Christmas Disco, which takes place in the Arts Centre on Sunday, 3.00pm – 5.00pm. I am sure that the girls will have a wonderful time! Mrs C Laverick Severe Weather Arrangements The Severe Weather Arrangements were emailed to parents recently, a copy can be found here. The key points are that information will be posted on the front page of the school website (www.boltonschool.org), usually by 7.00am, and we would be grateful if parents would use the website as the first port of call. You will also be sent an email, and news often first appears on School Twitter Accounts such as @Philip_Britton, @sfboltonschool, @BSPDJnrGirls. Twitter Please follow us on twitter @BSPDJnrGirls.
Ski Club A group of Year 5 girls continue to enjoy skiing lessons at the Chill Factore on Thursday evenings. A reminder that the next session on Thursday 8 December is the last one this term. They resume in the Spring Term on Thursday 5 January.
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 2 DECEMBER 2022
Important Notice for Coach Travellers Please could we ask parents to stress the importance of wearing seatbelts on coaches at all times. The girls should be sitting down, facing forward and should not be taking seatbelts off in order to move around on the coach. Thank you.
Evening Performance Girls should return to school between 6.20pm and 6.40pm to be ready for the evening performance. Girls are meeting their teachers in the Senior School classrooms, adjacent to the Girls’ Division Quad. Parking is available in the Girls’ Division Quad and also in the upper Tudor Avenue staff car park.
Music Results – School Examinations Congratulations to Annie DoneJackson, who has achieved a Merit in her Grade 1 Soprano Saxophone Examination, and also to Advika Prasad, who was awarded a Distinction in her Initial Piano Examination. Very well done girls! Christmas Disco Sunday 4 December, 3pm – 5pm, Arts Centre Drinks and refreshments will be provided for everyone who joins us, and we will have nail varnish and glitter face painting for those who want it. There will also be the opportunity to visit a Photo Booth. Everything is included in the ticket price so your daughter doesn’t need to bring any money. Please let a member of the PA know on arrival if you do not wish your daughter to do any of these activities. Girls will not be allowed to use mobile phones during the Disco, so please leave these at home. Hesketh House Christmas Concert Tuesday 6 December 2.30pm and 7.00pm Final arrangements for the Concert have been emailed to parents today. A few key reminders: Afternoon Performance There is no onsite parking for the afternoon performance, and entry is on foot via the Riley Centre only. Girls will finish at the usual time of 3.55pm. If your daughter would normally catch the coach but will be collected instead please let us know.
We will be filming the concert and will send out a link before the end of term, so you will be able to share this with family who are unable to attend. Urban Outreach Christmas Hamper Appeal Donations by Thursday 8 December There is still time to support our Christmas Appeal and add some more selection boxes to our collection. The final day for donations to be handed in is Thursday 8 December. Thank you to everyone who has already donated – we have already smashed our target (308 at the last count), but are hoping we can get lots more! Street Dance Performance for Parents Thursday 8 December The girls will give a performance for parents in the last session of the term, 4.45pm on Thursday 8 December. All parents will need to collect their daughter from Hesketh House on this evening, even if they are not watching the performance. Thank you!
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 2 DECEMBER 2022
Hesketh House Hamper Raffle Deadline Friday 9 December Raffle tickets will be on sale up until the end of next week – Friday 9 December. Winners will be drawn in a special assembly on Tuesday 13 December. Parents may also purchase tickets prior to the Disco on Sunday. A Christmas Pantomime Sleeping Beauty Thursday 15 December Just before the end of term, we will be watching a pantomime in the Girls’ Division Theatre, kindly funded by our Parents’ Association. We are happy for the girls to bring juice if they wish for the interval, we will provide a snack. The girls will also be allowed to add Christmas accessories to their uniform on this day if they wish – Christmas jumpers, t-shirts, sparkly headbands etc. Last Day of Term Thursday 15 December A reminder that school finishes at 3.25pm on the last day of term. Coaches will leave half an hour earlier than usual, so please make sure you are at the bus stop in plenty of time to meet your daughter. Christmas – Cards and Gifts We have a Christmas post box at Hesketh House, in the reception area. Cards will be delivered each day from 12 December, free of charge. Please make sure there is a name and form on any cards that are posted! I would also remind you that any exchange of gifts between pupils should be on the last day only.
Kidzone Holiday Club Christmas Holidays Kidzone are running various activities during the Christmas holidays. More information can be found in the flyer attached here. Hesketh House Fencing Club – Spring Term We will once again be running our Fencing Club after school on a Wednesday 4.00pm – 5.00pm during the Spring Term. If your daughter would be interested in attending, please click on the link below for more information and to register. Please note that we only have a maximum of 25 places available. Hesketh House Fencing Club GDPA Bolton School Luxury Puddings 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. Christmas Party Nights in the Arts Centre If you have not yet booked your Christmas night out BSS Events are delighted to invite you along to one of our Christmas Party Nights, which are being held on Friday 9 December and Friday 16 December. Whether it’s a works party or a group of friends having a festive get-together. The event includes a glass of Prosecco on arrival at 7.00pm, followed by a three-course meal and a DJ until midnight. Tickets are £38.00 per person (adults only). For enquiries and bookings please call the events office on 01204 434795 or email enquiries@bssevents.com
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 2 DECEMBER 2022
School Uniform Shop Normal term time hours 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 Christmas Break 2022: The uniform shop will be closed from Friday 16 December 2022 to Wednesday 4 January 2023, inclusive. World Record Attempt – Volunteers Needed! Monday 12 December On the evening of Monday 12 December, Bolton Wanderers, in partnership with Bolton Council and the University of Bolton, are hoping to break the current Guinness World Record for the largest group of carol singers – and they want you to be part of it! Entry will be free of charge but in order to help verify numbers, concert goers must register via the club’s e-ticketing site here. More information can be found here: https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2022/november /world-record-attempt-at-stadium-carol-concert/
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
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
Y6 Interviews with Senior Staff to take place this week at Hesketh House 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
Sunday 4 December Tuesday 6 December Thursday 15 December Thursday 5 January Thursday 12 January
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 START OF SPRING TERM Y6 Entrance Examination Hesketh House open as usual for girls in Y3, Y4 and Y5
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