HESKETH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 3 MAY 2024
A note from the Head… It has been another busy week at Hesketh House, as ever, and the next few weeks hold a great deal of excitement with the upcoming Patterdale Hall trips for Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 and Bikeability for Year 6. We have the Hulton Lecture and visit from a Polar Explorer next week, plenty of fixtures and competitions and all of the girls will be taking their exams in the next two weeks as well. There will be tests for all pupils in English and Mathematics. Although we want the girls to take these seriously, please don’t let them get too anxious about it. The papers are sent away for marking and results are shared with parents when we get them back, usually a week or two after the half term break. The PA have asked me to draw your attention to the Bolton School Summer Festival, on Sunday 23 June – more details are included later in the Newsletter. The last day for Early Bird discount prices is 10 May, https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DGOA. Finally, Miss Hussain and her husband were delighted this week to announce the arrival of their first child, a baby girl, Haya Abdullah. We all send them our very best wishes!
Shakespeare’s Birthday Tuesday 23 April To celebrate Shakespeare's birthday on Tuesday 23 April, girls in Year 4 examined facts about his life in a biography comprehension and an interview. They enjoyed learning about the themes of revenge, forgiveness and magic by reading an abridged version of the story ‘The Tempest’ and when watching an animated version of the play.
Year 4 are going to select a ‘Shakespeare Eleven’ football team using Shakespearean characters and have consulted an expert in the game to help them make their player selections. When they have considered characters' attributes and made their final selection we will let you know!
Mrs C Laverick Netball UK Competition Winner! Congratulations to Bronwen, who has won a competition organised by Netball UK, to design a special netball themed water bottle. She received a free water bottle with her design on, plus a prize pack including a pair of trainers and a netball. There is also some equipment for school – thank you Bronwen! The water bottles cost £6, if you would like to buy one the link is here.
Cub Camp Friday 26 to Sunday 28 April Some of the girls went on Cub Camp last weekend, and enjoyed a fabulous couple of nights away. They were in Lytham and took part in all sorts of activities, including spending a beautiful Saturday on the beach in the sunshine.