HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 9 SEPTEMBER 2022
A note from the Head…
Year 6 Ambassadors
I hope that you have all enjoyed a restful summer break.
Year 6 girls all have the opportunity to represent the School as Ambassadors, taking on extra responsibilities in many areas. This term our Ambassadors are:
It was lovely to see the girls back in School this week and I offer a warm welcome to those families who are new to Hesketh House. I am sure that you will have a very positive experience, but if you do ever have any concerns please let us know. Hopefully, part of your preparation for the return to School has been to purchase and label all of the uniform and equipment required. I would stress how important it is for items to be named, as things are regularly misplaced and this makes it much easier to return them. I would also remind you that all girls must have their coat in School every day.
6F Lucy Byrom Maya de Carpentier Reem Ibrahim Aisha Masood Tabitha McNair Isobel Mitchell Poppy Rate Sasha Roberts
6G Aamina Akram Kate Brooks Simar Chandhok Ganeve Notay Tulsi Patel Inarah Seedat Anna Taylor-Beardsworth Molly Wilkinson
Our Newsletter is emailed to parents each Friday and we hope that you will find it interesting and informative. As well as reporting on events and celebrating achievements, we also give information about future activities and publish our diary dates. Please keep an eye on our calendar as we do have a very busy year planned! Finally, please could I remind you that if you need to contact School this should be done via the Hesketh House Office by telephone 01204 434761 or email juniorgirls@boltonschool.org. Mrs C Laverick Her Majesty The Queen We were all saddened to hear the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen yesterday. This morning we held a special assembly and reflected on her long life of service to our country. We also talked about some of the highlights and special moments during her reign.
Parent Information Evening Monday 19 September, 7.00pm All parents are invited to attend the Parent Information Evening on Monday 19 September. 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, Mrs Kyle will be present to talk to Year 6 parents about the transition to the Senior School, the Entrance Examination and admissions process in particular. This is a very useful event and I would urge all parents to attend if they possibly can. Twitter Please follow us on twitter @BSPDJnrGirls.
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 9 SEPTEMBER 2022
Unofficial Class Photographs!
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HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 9 SEPTEMBER 2022
Music Examination Results
Instrumental Music Lessons
Well done to the following girls on passing their music examinations during the summer:
If you wish your daughter to start individual music lessons, please apply directly to your chosen teacher using the information contained in the VMT brochure, attached here, to check on vacancies.
Trinity Digital Izzy Owen Piano Initial Meghna Ajith Piano Grade 1 Kya Patel Piano Grade 1
Distinction Distinction Distinction
Congratulations also to Mariam Ellahi who has passed her LCM Stave House Level 2 Exam.
If you have any questions, please contact the Foundation Head of Instrumental Studies, Mr Forgrieve – ikf@boltonschool.org. Hesketh House Rucksacks
After School Activities – Autumn Term Ju-Jitsu will run after school on a Tuesday evening, 4.00pm – 5.30pm. If you would like your daughter to join the group or have any queries please contact Andy and Andrea by email ntkmartialarts@googlemail.com. Ju-Jitsu starts next week on Tuesday 13 September. Street Dance Club will be held on a Thursday evening, 4.00pm – 5.00pm. To register your interest or for more information please contact Laura directly by text on 07736 677984. Street Dance starts next week on Thursday 15 September. After school Chess will be held on a Thursday 4.00pm – 5.00pm. This is for invited players only. Year 5 and Year 6 girls who attended last year will remain on the register. Additional invitations will be sent out during the course of the Autumn Term. Chess Club starts next week on Thursday 15 September. Please make sure that you inform us if your daughter is not going to be able to attend an after school activity that she has signed up for. We do take registers and it is important to know if someone is going to be missing.
Hesketh House Clubs and Activities We are currently finalising the arrangements for our other after school clubs and our lunchtime activities. We will be talking to the girls about these next week.
These backpacks are sold by the PA and need to be bought from the Hesketh House office, they are not available in the uniform shop. If anyone needs a new rucksack please send in £15 in a named envelope with your daughter. Patterdale Hall – Summer Term 2023
This year for the first time our Year 3 girls will take part in an overnight stay at Bolton School’s outdoor education centre, Patterdale Hall, during the summer term. These trips are an excellent opportunity for the girls to take part in a range of outdoor adventurous activities, as well as a chance to develop stronger relationships, independence and a range of other life skills. Dates for all of our Patterdale Hall visits are: Year 3 Tuesday 2 May – Wednesday 3 May Year 4 Monday 22 May – Wednesday 24 May Year 5 Wednesday 24 May – Friday 26 May Year 6 Monday 15 May – Friday 19 May We will of course give more details about these trips nearer the time.
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 9 SEPTEMBER 2022
School Uniform Shop Normal opening hours during term time 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 During October Half term the shop will be closed from Monday 24 October to Saturday 29 October, inclusive. It will open from Monday 31 October with the normal term time hours. SPORT REPORT PE Kit – Autumn Term Girls in all years will be doing cross country during the first half of the Autumn Term and may wish to bring old trainers for this activity as their white ones could get very dirty! Please note that girls in Year 5 and Year 6 will need the following PE Equipment, in addition to the usual PE kit: Football boots Shin pads Mouthguard Long maroon games socks (from uniform shop)
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Wednesday 7 September Monday 19 September Thursday 22 September Tuesday 27 September Wednesday 28 September Thursday 29 September Tuesday 4 October Thursday 6 October Friday 7 October Saturday 8 October Thursday 13 October Friday 21 October Monday 24 October – Friday 4 November
START OF TERM Parent Information Evening 7.00pm Hesketh House Bolton League Cross Country 4.00pm Moss Bank Park Primary Division Photograph Y6 Netball Festival TBC 4.00pm Bolton League Cross Country 4.00pm Moss Bank Park Y4 Trip to Bolton Museum National Poetry Day Bolton League Cross Country 4.00pm Moss Bank Park Travelling by Tuba Workshop – pm Y6 Netball v Bury 2.30pm Bolton Whole School Open Morning Bolton League Cross Country 4.00pm Moss Bank Park House Cross Country pm Parents welcome to spectate. HALF TERM
TERM DATES 2022 – 2023 Autumn Term 2022
SOCS
End of Term – Thursday 15 December 3.25pm
We are introducing a new system called SOCS as a way of communicating with you about upcoming sports fixtures and sharing all relevant details. Further information about this will be sent home by email shortly.
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 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