HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 8 DECEMBER 2023
A note from the Head… 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 further details 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.
PA Christmas Disco Sunday 3 December Thank you very much to all of the parents who helped out at the Christmas Disco on Sunday, and in particular those involved in all of the planning and organising leading up to the event. In addition to dancing there were games, nail painting, hair braiding and Christmas crafts, as well as the very popular photo booth. We even had an elf in attendance, giving out Christmas gifts at the end of the afternoon! It was a wonderful occasion and the girls had a fabulous 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 X Accounts such as @Philip_Britton, @sfboltonschool, @BSPDJnrGirls. Mobile Phones and Smart Watches A reminder that girls should not be bringing mobile phones to school unless absolutely necessary eg for coach travellers or those not being collected directly from school. If phones are brought in, they must be handed in at the start of the day and collected as the girls leave the building. They are not permitted to use them at all during the school day; any messages should go through the office. In addition, smart watches are not allowed to be worn in school. Music Examination Results Congratulations to Annabelle Hutchinson who achieved a Distinction in her Initial piano examination and to Francesca Dean who passed her Grade 1 Singing with Merit. Well done!
Social Media – X Please follow us @BSPDJnrGirls, @BSPDMFL and @BoltonSch.
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 8 DECEMBER 2023
Christmas Hamper Challenge – Thank You! The final total of puddings collected by Hesketh House was an amazing 438. This is absolutely brilliant, thank you very much to all who donated.
Hesketh House Christmas Concert The Shepherd’s Story Tuesday 12 December 2.30pm and 7.00pm Final arrangements for the Concert have been emailed to parents today. A few key reminders are as follows: 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. Beech House will hold on to siblings a little longer than usual, so that you don’t have to leave early. If your daughter would normally catch the coach but will be collected instead, please let us know. Evening Performance Girls should return to school between 6.30pm and 6.45pm 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. 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.
Christmas – Cards and Gifts We have a Christmas post box at Hesketh House, in the reception area. Cards will be delivered each day from 11 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. After School Jujitsu Club Last Session Monday 11 December The last session of this term is on Monday 11 December. Jujitsu will resume on the first day back after the holidays, Monday 8 January.
Y6 Heights and Weights Wednesday 13 December Girls in Year 6 will have their height and weight checked at school, as part of the National Child Measurement Programme. A letter about this has been sent home, a copy can be found here. Street Dance Performance for Parents Thursday 14 December The girls will give a performance for parents in the last session of the term, 4.45pm on Thursday 14 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 8 DECEMBER 2023
Hesketh House Hamper Raffle Deadline Friday 15 December Raffle tickets will be on sale up until the end of next week, Friday 15 December. Winners will be drawn in a special assembly on Monday 18 December. Please send money in to school in a named envelope, which should be handed in to the Hesketh House office by Friday at the latest. Octagon Theatre – Around the World in 80 Days Year 3 and Year 4 – Friday 15 December Year 5 and Year 6 – Tuesday 19 December The Parents’ Association have kindly paid for a visit to the Octagon Theatre for everyone, as an end of term treat. These performances are during the morning on the above dates – please ensure your child is in school on time! Last Day of Term Wednesday 20 December The girls will be allowed to add Christmas accessories to their uniform on the last day of term if they wish – Christmas jumpers, t-shirts, sparkly headbands etc. Kidzone Holiday Club Christmas Holidays Kidzone are running various activities during the Christmas holidays. More information can be found in the flyer attached here. BSS Leisure Services Holiday Club BSSL are also offering activities during the holidays, information is 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 here for more information and to register. An email has also been sent to parents with this information. Senior School Entrance Examination Day Thursday 12 January Hesketh House is open as usual for Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 pupils. Please note that, as the Senior Schools are closed, there will be far fewer pupils on the coaches. Please get to the stop in plenty of time as delays are much less likely and do not be alarmed if the bus stop seems deserted! 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 Please note that the shop will be closed from 16 December to 8 January inclusive. Lunch Menu The lunch menu for next week can be found here. A Message from the Girls’ Division PA The Girls’ Division Parents’ Association are once again selling luxury puddings as their winter fundraiser. These come highly recommended and are available to buy online by completing the order form that can be found here.
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 8 DECEMBER 2023
Children’s Concert – St Thomas of Canterbury Sunday 10 December, 3pm We have been told about a special event at St Thomas of Canterbury Church in Heaton, see the flyer here for more details. This concert will be a wonderful way for children and families to get into the Christmas spirit. It is a short concert with a relaxed atmosphere and is appropriate for children (and adults) of all ages. There will be sing-along songs and carols, and even a chance to get up and play percussion with the world famous Wingates Brass Band! Best of all tickets are just £1 for under 18s. Not to be missed! The flyer has a QR code for tickets or they can be booked here: www.trybooking.com/uk/CWCF. SPORT REPORT Winter Cricket Nets Astley Bridge Cricket Club will start their Junior winter nets coaching in January, more information is here for anyone who might be interested. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Tuesday 12 December Wednesday 13 December Thursday 14 December Friday 15 December Tuesday 19 December Wednesday 20 December
Monday 8 January Saturday 13 January Tuesday 16 January
Christmas Concert 2.30pm and 7.00pm Attendance compulsory for all pupils Year 6 Heights and Weights - am Y5 Trip to Chester Zoo Y3, Y4 Octagon Theatre Visit – am Around the World in 80 Days Y5, Y6 Octagon Theatre Visit – am Around the World in 80 Days END OF TERM
START OF TERM Water Polo Festival TBC Y6 Entrance Examination Hesketh House open as usual for girls in Y3, Y4 and Y5
Tuesday 23 January Thursday 25 January Monday 5 February Tuesday 6 February Friday 9 February Wednesday 14 February Thursday 15 February Monday 19 February Tuesday 27 February Thursday 7 March Monday 11 March Tuesday 12 March Wednesday 13 March Thursday 14 March Friday 15 March Tuesday 19 March Wednesday 20 March Monday 25 March Tuesday 26 March Wednesday 27 March
Ski Trip Information Evening AJIS Indoor Sportshall Competition Music Festival – Piano Music Festival – Instrumental Y6 AJIS Football PA Movie Night – TBC 4.00pm – 6.00pm MFL Day HALF TERM SPRING TERM RESUMES Y6 AJIS Hockey TBC Celebratory Concert 7.00pm, Arts Centre Parent Consultations Days / Times TBC AJIS Music Festival Y5, Y6 Young Shakespeare – am Y5 AJIS Netball Patterdale Hall Meeting 7.00pm Y6 AJIS Netball Comic Relief Red Nose Day Dance Festival (Dance Club) Y5 Viking Visitor House Day Y3, Y4 Easter Bingo – 1pm House Netball – pm Y5, Y6 Easter Bingo – 1pm END OF TERM
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