HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 15 DECEMBER 2023
A note from the Head…
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The highlight of this week was undoubtably our Christmas Concert, The Shepherd’s Story. I was so proud of the girls, and I know from your feedback that you enjoyed it as much as we did! The cast of characters and soloists were excellent, our percussionists were perfect and the Year 3 dancers really shone. However, it was the whole school singing that really took my breath away, along with the smiles on the faces of the girls, who thoroughly enjoyed performing for their audience. A huge thank you to all the staff for their considerable efforts in making this such a memorable occasion. A link to the video will be sent out before the end of term.
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We also appreciated your generous donations in our retiring collections, and we are delighted to be able to add a wonderful £380.47 to our ongoing Malawi fundraising campaign.
Our first Year 5 group have finished making their lovely owl cushions at the after school Sew What! club. They have worked really hard this term, learning new skills in a relaxed, calm and cosy social environment. Well done!
Still to come before the end of term we have our Octagon Theatre visits for all pupils, kindly paid for by the Parents’ Association. We also have our Christmas Hamper Raffle and final day celebrations, when we encourage the girls to add Christmas jumpers and accessories to their uniform.
Sew What!
Pupil Achievements
This will be the last Newsletter of the term and therefore I would take this opportunity to thank you for all of your support with our various events and activities. I hope that you are able to find time for rest and relaxation over the break and enjoy spending some quality family time together. We look forward to seeing the girls back full of energy once again, on Monday 8 January 2024.
We held our final Achievement Assembly of the term this week, with awards for Cubs, dance, gymnastics and tennis. Well done to these girls! If your daughter gets a certificate, medal or trophy of some sort out of school please do encourage her to bring it in, as we do enjoy celebrating their successes.
Very best wishes to all our Hesketh House families for the festive season!
Christmas – Cards and Gifts
Mrs C Laverick
We have a Christmas post box at Hesketh House, in the reception area. Cards will be delivered each day, 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.
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 15 DECEMBER 2023
Hesketh House Christmas Concert The Shepherd’s Story Tuesday 12 December 2.30pm and 7.00pm Here are a few of our favourite photographs from the Christmas Concert….
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 15 DECEMBER 2023
Year 5 Trip to Chester Zoo Thursday 14 December
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
Year 5 had an amazing trip to Chester Zoo yesterday, 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 time to explore the zoo.
BSSL are also offering activities during the holidays, information is here. After School Jujitsu Club – Spring Term Jujitsu will resume on the first day back after the holidays, Monday 8 January. Hesketh House Fencing Club – Spring Term If your daughter would be interested in attending this activity during the Spring Term, please click here for more information and to register. Senior School Entrance Examination Day Tuesday 16 January
Street Dance Performance for Parents Thursday 14 December Our dancers gave a lovely performance to parents this week, highlighting all of the things they have been learning this term. Well done girls!
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! 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.
HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 15 DECEMBER 2023
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. 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. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Tuesday 19 December Wednesday 20 December
Monday 8 January Saturday 13 January Tuesday 16 January Tuesday 23 January Thursday 25 January Monday 5 February Tuesday 6 February
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 Ski Trip Information Evening AJIS Indoor Sportshall Competition Music Festival – Piano Music Festival – Instrumental
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 Thursday 21 March Monday 25 March Tuesday 26 March Wednesday 27 March
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 Y5 Architecture Workshop House Day Y3, Y4 Easter Bingo – 1pm House Netball – pm Y5, Y6 Easter Bingo – 1pm END OF TERM
Summer Term 2024 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