A note from the Head…
What a wonderful week we have had to finish off the year! The Sumer Concert on Wednesday was a real highlight for us all. The girls had worked so hard on their songs, poems, narration and dance and really enjoyed performing for an audience of family and friends. We hope that you enjoyed it too!
We also had reason to celebrate this week as we were told that we have been awarded the Eco Schools Green Flag Award, with Distinction
Congratulations to Mrs Bass and her EcoCommittee! In addition, we were delighted to hear that Hesketh House has been short-listed in the Independent Schools of the Year 2023 Awards. We will hear in September whether we have made it to the finals.
This is our last Newsletter of the term and therefore I would take this opportunity to thank you for your support throughout the year. Whether it has been attending concerts, listening to reading, helping to learn spellings and tables, assisting with homework or simply making sure that the right equipment is brought to School on the right day, it has all been much appreciated and it does make a difference!
Finally, I would like to wish all of our Year 6 girls the very best of luck as they move on to the next stage of their educational journey. Hopefully we have given them a firm foundation upon which to build a successful future.
I wish you all a relaxing summer break!
Mrs C Laverick
Year 6 Memories
The Year 6 teachers created a special presentation of photographs and film clips for the girls, to celebratetheirtimeinHeskethHouse.Ifyouwould like to see it, the link is here
Malawi Fundraising Appeal
Thank you very much for your considerable generosity in our recent fundraising efforts. In recentweeks wehaveraisedafantastic£6381.84for our appeal.
If anyone still has items of uniform they no longer need, such as summer dresses, they can still be donated. Please send them in to school at the start of the Autumn Term. Thank you!
House Cup
Congratulations to Buttermere who have been awarded the House Cup for the Summer Term. Results
1st Buttermere 2674
2nd Grasmere 2336
3rd Rydal 2278
4th Ullswater 2273
5th Windermere 2099
Music Examination Results
Congratulations to the following girls who took music examinations in school recently:
Amelia Tickle
Erin Chalk
Isabelle Ducker
Layya Hariff
Amaia Onuoha
Darcey Tomlinson
Stephanie Li
Annie Done-Jackson
Annie Done-Jackson
Anika Shetty
Kate Brooks
Cello G1
Flute G2
Piano Initial
Piano Initial
Piano Initial
Piano Initial
Piano G4
Saxophone G2
Singing G1
Singing G3
Violin G1
Pass Distinction Distinction Distinction Merit Distinction Pass Distinction Distinction Merit Distinction
Pupil Achievements
Weheardthis week from several girls who took part in the recent Iron Kids event, held last weekend. In addition, we also had girls running in the Race for Life ‘Mud Run’ and the Night Run. Well done to everyone who took part in these events!
Message from the Eco Committee
We were really pleased to be awarded our Eco Schools Green flagAward, anddelightedthatthis was at the highest level, with Distinction. In the feedback wewere congratulatedformanypartsof our work and in particular, ’Educating, enthusing and exciting the next generation so that they can continue to support and promote the eco-cause both at school and in the wider community.’ The judges also added, ‘It has been an absolute pleasure to read through your application, you are a wonderful ambassador for the Eco-Schools programme and we are delighted, without hesitation, to award you an Eco-Schools Green Flag with Distinction – congratulations!’ Well done to everyone involved!
Hesketh House Summer Concert
Wednesday 5 July, 2.30pm and 7.00pm
Congratulations to all thegirls on a lovely Summer Concert, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. Our theme of ‘Once Upon a Time’ was celebrated in music,poetry, narration anddance!A recording of theSummerConcert will be postedon the school website shortly, a link is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELaDmh7U GT0
There are many photographs and video clips on Twitter; please do have a look if you have not already done so!
Year 5 Trip to Chester Zoo
Thursday 6 July
Girls in Year 5 had a fabulous trip to ChesterZoo on Thursday this week, to further develop their understanding of the work they have been doing about the Amazon Rainforest. They enjoyed a very informative workshop, as well as having timeto explore thezoo. Thank you very much to the parent volunteers for accompanying the visit.
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Dance Club Performance
Thursday 6 July 4.45pm
Girls who attended the after-school Street Dance lessons this term gaveashortperformance fortheir parents on Thursday, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Well done!
Kidzone Holiday Clubs
Summer Holidays
Information about the activities during the summer holidays can be found here.
BSS Leisure Holiday Clubs
Summer Holidays
Details of activities running throughout the summer holidays are attached here.
Candle Light Concerts
Saturday 12 August
Bolton Black History Group Competition
Information about the competition run by Bolton Black History Group (BBHG) can be found here
Entries needto be handed in toMrs Joseph the first week back after the summer holidays, by Friday 8 September at the latest. Competition winners will have their work on display in the Victoria Hall.
A Date for your Diary!
Parent Information Evening
Wednesday 13 September, 7.00pm
All parents are invited to attend the Parent Information Evening at the start of the Autumn Term. This is an opportunity to meet with the class teachers to find out more about general School routines, as well as specific information relating to each particular year group. In addition, a member of the Girls’ Division staff will be present to talk to Year 6 parents about the transition to the Senior School, the Entrance Examination and the admissions process in particular. This is a very useful event and I would urge all parents to attend if they possibly can.
We are delighted to be selected as one of the exclusive venues for Candlelight Concerts in Bolton and will be the host venue for two performances on Saturday 12 August. Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Elvis at Bolton School under the gentle glow of candlelight. For more information please visit https://feverup.com/en/manchester
After School Activities – Autumn Term
Ju-Jitsu will continue to run after school next term, but on a Monday evening, 4.00pm – 5.30pm. If you would like your daughter to join thegroup orhave any queries please contact Andy and Andrea by email ntkmartialarts@googlemail.com.
Street Dance Club will continue to be held on a Thursday evenings, 4.00pm – 5.00pm. To register yourinterestorformoreinformationpleasecontact Laura directly by text on 07736 677984.
After school Chess 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 during the course of the Autumn Term.
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 7 JULY 2023
Instrumental Music Lessons
If you wish your daughter to start individualmusiclessonsfromSeptember, please apply directly to your chosen teacher using the information contained in the VMT brochure, attached here, to check on vacancies.
SPORT REPORT
Year 4 Cricket Festival
Thursday 6 July, Deane and Derby Cricket Club
Players
Francesca Dean
Maria Khan
Kiera McCann
Alivia Smith
The girls enjoyed joining forces with four boys from ParkRoad totakepart in this friendly festival, aimed at develop their cricketing skills.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Thursday 7 September START OF TERM
Spring Term 2024
Start of Term – Monday 8 January
Half Term – Monday 19 February to Monday 26
February
End of Term – Wednesday 27 March
Summer Term 2023
Start of Term – Tuesday 16 April
Bank Holiday – Monday 6 May
Half Term – Monday 27 May to Friday 31 May
End of Term – Friday 5 July
School Uniform Shop
Summer Term 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
Summer Holiday Opening Hours
The School Uniform Shop will be closed from Monday 10 July, reopening on Monday 24 July.
Wednesday
13 September Parent Information Evening 7.00pm Hesketh House
Saturday 7 October Open Morning
Friday 20 October House Cross Country – pm Parents welcome to attend
Monday 23 October –
Friday
3 November
HALF TERM
Monday 30 October Y5, Y6 Trip to London
Returns Wednesday 1 November
Friday 10 November Y6 Remembrance Assembly 10.45am
Y6 Parents invited to attend
Monday 20 November Parents’ Consultation Evenings will take place during this week
Tuesday 28 November Y4, Y5, Y6 Informal Concert 7.00pm Hesketh House
Tuesday 12 December Christmas Concert 2.30pm and 7.00pm Attendance compulsory for all pupils
Wednesday 20 December END OF TERM
From Monday 24 July opening hours will be:
Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm
Saturday 9.30am – 12.30pm
Sunday Closed
Monkhouse will continue to offer appointments to customers via www.Monkhouse.com on a first come first served basis. Customers without appointmentsareofcourseverywelcometoattend, though they may be asked to wait until a colleague is available to assist.