HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER
7 JUNE 2024
A note from the Head…
It was lovely to see the girls back in school this week, full of energy and enthusiasm for all that lies ahead. There are many events over the rest of the term, so please do keep an eye on the calendar, which is always included towards the end of each Newsletter.
Please could I remind you to direct any general messages or queries to the Hesketh House office 01204 434761 or juniorgirls@boltonschool.org.uk This email is monitored throughout the day, whereas individual staff email addresses may not be. Please include your daughter’s name and form on any emails.
Finally, I have been asked by the PA to encourage you to buy your tickets for the Summer Festival on Sunday 23 June – more details are included later in the Newsletter.
Mrs C Laverick
Pupil Achievements
Congratulations to Tullah who is a member of the Hallé Children’s Choir, and has recently has taken part in the MacMillan Concert in celebrationoftheretirementof Sir Mark Elder. He conducted all 350 members of all the Hallé choirs with full orchestra in two concerts at the Bridgewater Hall last week, and will be conducting them for his final time before his retirement at the Royal Albert Hall, London, in July. What a special thing for Tullah to be a part of – well done!
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Dragon’s Den
Wednesday 22, Thursday 23 May
Year 5 girls spent some time before half term assisting Year 9 in their ‘Dragon’s Den’ activity. They formed focus groups, giving feedback on products that the girls are designing – they were very impressed with the ideas pitched to them.
Maths Masterclass
Thursday 23 May
Three of our Year 5 girls joined with pupils from other schools,to takepart in a Maths Masterclass just before half term. They had to work together to solve various problems and challenges.
NSPCC Speak Out Stay Safe Assembly
Monday 3 June
Girls enjoyed a special assembly on Monday this week, to remind them of the importance of speaking up if anything is bothering them. They will do follow-up sessions in class over the next couple of weeks. Year 5 and Year 6 pupils will also have a workshop delivered by the NSPCC, on Thursday 13 June.
Year 4 River Study
Wednesday 5 June
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Year 4 really enjoyed engaging in practical outdoor activities on their river study trip to Cuerden Valley this week. The River Lostock presented exciting opportunities for the girls in measuring, netting, panning, sketching, observing and identifying small river creatures. This work supported their Geography ‘Rivers’ topic.
Year 3 and Year 4 Music Recital
Wednesday 5 June
It was lovely to see so many of our younger musicians perform in the first of our Music Recitals this week, with pieces on piano, violin, cello and clarinet, as well as some lovely vocal items. Very well done to all those who took part.
The Year 5 and Year 6 Music Recital takes place next Thursday at 6.00pm,more information is here: Year 5 and Year 6 Music Recital
If your daughter would like to start music lessons next year, please see the brochure here for more information. If you would like to arrange a trial session on a particular instrument please get in touch with Miss Fairclough. For more general queries about individual instrumental lessons, please contact Mr Forgrieve IKF@boltonschool.org.uk.
Gallery Review
Wednesday 5 June – Friday 7 June
Year 6 have been welcoming visitors from around the Foundation to their Creative Thinking gallery review, giving them an insight into the work they have been doing this term. The gallery focuses on the theme of curiosity and creativity with some amazing work on display, which the girls were so proud to talk to their visitors about. Well done!
Windrush Festival
Saturday 22 June
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Bolton Black History Group would like to invite you to their upcoming Windrush Day Festival taking place at Bolton Central Library between 1.00pm and 4.00pm, on Saturday 22 June. They are organising a fun packed event, which will include specific activities for children.
Summer Festival
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. Included in the ticket price will be inflatable fun and games suitable for everyone – there are 5 separate zones containing many different types of inflatables and activities, and covering all ages. In addition, the ticket price will also include access to football skills with ex-Wanderers players, activities for the whole family, live music and entertainers, arts and crafts activities and stalls, face painting, bubbles and much more! Children can enjoy collecting clues on the treasure hunt trail and there will be a range of unique gift stalls and raffle stands as well as a wide variety of food and drink available to purchase!
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 iconicschool! We’vebookedtheperfectweatherfor theeventsodon’tdelayandbookyourticketsnow! https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DGOA
Volunteers are needed to help run games stalls and help with arts and crafts activities. We are asking for people to volunteer for 2 hours, for which they will receive a free individual ticket in return. If interested, please complete this form https://forms.gle/Jgds9u4Ufb2gZ9KG7 as soon as possible.
We are also collecting for the raffle and a bottle tombola. If you have any unwanted gifts, however small, or can donate luxury items, vouchers or experiences, these can all be used to create raffle prizes. And anything in a bottle, from champagne to shampoo, can be donated to the bottle tombola. Please leave items at school reception marked “Summer Festival Raffle” or email bsbdpa@gmail.com
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 6willtakeanactive part in the fundraising walk, which will take place on the ‘levels’ directly behind Senior School, on the afternoon of Monday 24 June. An email was sent out earlier this week with more information and a ‘pledge sheet’ has been sent home with the girls.
Pupils’ final donations will be collected via Parent Pay andwe ask that, once the pledge form has been completed and monies collected, you then make an electronic transfer to the charity fund. We will provide further information on this in the coming weeks.
A copy of the information and pledge sheet can be found here
Lunch Menu
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The lunch menu for next week can be found here.
SPORT REPORT
House Swimming Galas
Results from our recent year group swimming galas have been added together and the House Swimming Cup was awarded this week to joint winners Rydal and Windermere. Very well done!
Results
Buttermere 124
Grasmere 123
Rydal 108
Ullswater 121
Windermere 108
Lowest score wins!
AJIS Athletics
Tuesday 4 June
Year 5 Team
Amaia Onuoha
Maya Patel
Aaminah Sidat
Alivia Smith
Year 6 Team
Constance Kendrick
Izzy Owen
Alexia Pattle
Jessica Shannon
Welldone toourathletes whocompetedin theAJIS Athletics Competition earlier this week. They all performed very well, but particular congratulations to our medal winners!
Medallists
Year 5 80 m Amaia Onuoha
Year 5 150m Alivia Smith
5 Relay Amaia Onuoha
Maya Patel
Aminah Sidat
Alivia Smith
ESSA Cadet Water Polo Competition
Wednesday 5 June, St Ambrose School
Players
Charlotte Buchanan Charlotte McCarren
Jessica Shannon
Darcey Tomlinson
Amelia Tickle
The girls joined forceswiththePark Road boys for the ESSA Water Polo Competition this week. All played well and there was some very clear development in skills over the games. Particular congratulations to the A Team, who won the cup following a thrilling final match against St Ambrose A Team!
st Gold
st Gold
nd Silver
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1
Year
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80m Izzy Owen 2nd Silver
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Thursday 13 June
Friday 14 June
Y5, Y6 NSPCC Workshops – am Y5, Y6 Music Recital, 6.00pm
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 Morning 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
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 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.