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Message from the Headmaster
Friday 3rd October 2014
It was delightful to see so many of you at our Speech Night last Wednesday evening. We were
pleased to have Councillor Malik, the Mayor of the Borough of Trafford in attendance and to hear
Mr Graham Brady, MP for Altrincham and Sale West, as he gave wit and wisdom to the way the
world has changed since the school’s opening in 1951.
With due respect to Mr Brady, it was even lovelier to listen to our gifted musicians and the Year 7
choir in particular. Congratulations to all our pupils on a very busy year.
On Tuesday our Year 7s were again in the spotlight as we focussed on the previous weekend’s Red
Ridge adventure. Mr Heslop’s commentary of the slideshow of photos entertained us and parents
were able to speak to form tutors to check up on how their children were settling in at school.
Some parents asked if they could have a copy of the slideshow. For safeguarding purposes,
please will you tell me if you would not like your son or daughter’s image to be shared in this
way and I will remove them from the set of slides, which can then be put on to CD for
distribution to parents. Please inform me by 15th October; after that I will put the slides on a disk
ready for distribution.
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School to School Support
You will by now have received an emailed letter announcing the splendid news that Altrincham
Grammar School for Boys have agreed to support our bid to become an academy through the Free
School scheme. This goes a very long way indeed to meet the DfE’s recommendation to us to work
alongside an outstanding state school both in the preparation for the resubmitted document and in
the longer term to support each other to provide the very best education for the young people of
this area. I am excited by this development and it is absolutely right that professionals work
together, share good practice and help each other. I am looking forward to further discussions with
AGSB’s headmaster, Mr Gartside, on how the two schools can work closer together in the future.
General Information
Diary Dates:
Wednesday 8th October - Open Evening (6.30pm-8.30pm). School closes
at 1.30pm
Friday 10th October - Pupil ‘Own Clothes Day’
DO YOU GO TO ANY EXTRA CURRICULAR CLUBS??
WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN PRIZES...RAFFLE TICKETS??
All students who attend any extra-curricular clubs from Monday (29th
September) will earn a raffle ticket….then each ticket will be entered into
a prize draw at the end of term……
they’ll be some fantastic prizes to be won!
What are you waiting for?? Get joining now!!!
“OWN CLOTHES DAY”
FRIDAY 10TH OCTOBER
£2.00
Monies raised will be put in the
School Charity Fund
SCHOOL CLOSES AT 1.30PM ON
WEDNESDAY 8TH OCTOBER FOR
OPEN EVENING. SCHOOL
BUSES WILL BE LEAVING AT
THE EARLIER TIME OF 1.40PM.
THE LIBRARY WILL REMAIN
OPEN UNTIL 4.30PM FOR
PARENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO
ARRANGE CHILDCARE.
Features
To celebrate
Year 11 Students - heroes of the hour!!!…
Year 11 students James Beck and Reagen Corbin are to be
commended for a noble act of kindness this week when they came across a
young primary school student lost and very upset in town. Both boys stayed
with the youngster and were able to establish which school she attended and
were then able to ring her school. The School in question telephoned North
Cestrian to thank us personally for their assistance and to say they were an
absolute credit to the school.
Indeed you are, boys, and are setting a fine example to your peers; keep up
the good work!!
Auditions
NCGS will be performing:
‘Guys and Dolls’
on
11th and 12th February 2015
Auditions will take place on:
Monday 6th, Tuesday 7th and Thursday 9th October in
the Hall/Drama Studio at 12.30pm.
There are opportunities for students to take principal roles
involving acting, singing – and also chorus parts.
All students are welcome to participate but need to come to
one of the audition sessions listed above.
Anyone who would like to read for one of the main roles
should look at the script extracts on ‘MyCestrian’ [accessed
via the English section – denoted by the pile of books]. In
addition, they should be prepared to sing one verse and
chorus from their own choice of song.
If you need a paper copy of the extracts or need more
information, please see Mrs Evans, Mrs Morrison or
Mrs Dempsey.
Features
Year 8 - Tudor History
Last week saw the fruition of our Self Directed Learning Task in Year 8. The following children presented me with
amazing Tudor Houses, showing they understand the structure and visual appeal of Tudor Houses, Tom Player,
Annie Zheng, Arzam Shehzad, Alicia Hassiakos, James Liberman. I was very impressed with all their work
and all were mentioned in assembly, as well as going on Mr Bell’s ‘Outstanding Learners List’, the award for this will be a
special lunch in November. Special praise must go to Amna Hussain who produced the most beautiful Tudor House
and was presented with a Horrible History book entitled, you guessed it, Terrible Tudors.
These houses were on display at our Open Day and were a credit to you all.
Thanks to these Outstanding Students.
Miss Ross
The ‘winning house’ by AmnA hussAin
Sport’s News
North Cestrian Vs. BTH
Result- NC - 2 BTH 5
This was the first outing in the term for this intrepid group of netballers. Warming
themselves up whilst watching the opposition practice some drills, Gabrielle won the toss
and the game began.
The Cestrian’s attack was fast and focused on getting the ball to Amelia who was waiting
by the goal ready for the ball. As cool as a cucumber she aimed at the goal, making the
whole shooting process look so easy! Yasmin and Uzma made great use of the width of
the court, especially at the centre pass. Jessica made sure that the BTH Goal Shooter
was not going to get the ball in the circle, whilst Phoebe was on her toes the whole time
ready to make the move to receive the ball. Cecilly and Hana played superbly in Wing
Defence and centre, both making great use of the court and some fantastic interceptions
when BTH were in possession of the ball. Yasmin in centre was able to read the game
and find spaces to feed the ball into, keeping the team in attack the whole time. There
were some excellent individual performances by Sophie Atwood, Yasmin
Murphy and Jessica Mills. Overall a fantastic team performance and very unlucky
not to get the win.
Next up Ashton on Mersey Tuesday 7th October at 4.45pm (home).
Well done girls – Fantastic effort!
HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT!
There will be a House football competition during Games next week.
Students will need to bring in their House shirts, black shorts, shinpads, socks and football boots. For those not competing there will be
an additional activity on offer.
Thank you
Mr Boswell
Calendar of School Trips
This is continually being added to and gives indicative prices and times
Red Ridge / Outdoor Education Activities / Residential / Y7 / £195
Sep 2014
Oct 2014
India / Geography syllabus and culture / Residential / Y11-13 / £1450
Nov 2014
Manchester University / STEM animal dissection / Day trip / Y11 / £10
Dec 2014
Manchester University / STEM animal dissection / Day trip / Y12 / £10
Jan 2015
Feb 2015
Italian Ski Trip / winter activities / Residential / whole school / £1100
Poetry Live Manchester / English GCSE / Day trip / Y11 / £25
Mar 2015
Apr 2015
May 2015
Betws-y-coed / Geography Controlled Assessment / Residential / Y10
Varied / Duke of Edinburgh / Residential / Y10 / £200 TBC
June 2015
Whitby / Cross-curricular and culture / Residential / Y7 / £120
July 2015
For qualifying
pupils
Manchester University / STEM animal dissection / Day trip / Y8+9 / £10
Manchester University / STEM animal dissection / Day trip / Y12 / £10
Conway / Whole school trips week / Day Trip / Y7 / £25
Chester Zoo / Whole school trips week / Day Trip / Y8 / £25
Snowdonia / Whole School trips week / Day trip / Y9 / £25
Alton Towers / Whole School Trips Week / Day Trip / Y10 / £25
Go Ape / Whole school trips week / Day Trip / Y12 / £25
Homework Timetables
Homework Timetables
Class
Monday
Tuesday
7N
Maths
English
Spanish
7R
7T
Class
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Mus/Food/DT/Art History
French
Science
English
Computing
Geography
Religious Studies
Maths
Science
Drama
Computing
Spanish
English
Mus/Food/DT/Art French
Maths
Geography
Science
Science
Drama
English
Maths
Religious
Studies
History
Science
Geography
French
Mus/Food/DT/Art Maths
English
Science
Spanish
History
Drama
English
Computing
Maths
Religious
Studies
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8N
English
Drama
Geography
Computing
French
History
Food Tech
Music
Maths
Science
Maths
DT
Art
Science
Religious
Studies
Spanish
English
8R
Food Tech
Music
Geography
History
English
French
Science
Maths
Drama
English
DT
Computing
Art
Spanish
Maths
Science
English
Religious
Studies
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9N
Maths
Food Tech
History
Science
French
English
Maths
DT
Religious Studies
Music
Geography
Drama
Art
English
Spanish
Computing
9R
Maths
Food Tech
Geography
Science
History
Drama
Maths
DT
English
Art
Music
French
Religious
Studies
English
Spanish
Computing
Class
Homework Timetables
Class Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
10N
Art
Business Studies (K)
Physics (set 2)
Chemistry (set
1)
History
French (10z)
English (Set 1)
Computing
Maths (Set 1 / Set
2)
Physics (set 1)
English (Set 2)
DT
Business Studies
(m)
Biology (set 1)
Chemistry (Set 2)
Geography (m / j)
History
Computing
Geography (m)
PE
Drama
Maths (set
1 / set 2)
Music
Biology
Geography
English
(set 1)
10R
Art
Business Studies (k)
Physics (set 2)
Chemistry (set
1)
History
French (10z)
English (set 1)
Computing
Maths (set 1 / set
2)
Physics (set 1)
English (set 2)
DT
Business Studies
(m)
Biology (set 1)
Chemistry (set 2)
Geography (m / j)
History
Computing
Geography (m)
PE
Drama
Maths (set
1 / set 2)
Music
Biology
Geography
English
(set 1)
Class Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
11N
Maths
(set1/set2/set3)
Art
Business Studies
Physics (set3)
Biology (set1)
Chemistry
(set2)
DT
Art (L)
Business Studies
(L)
Biology (set3)
Geography (m/j)
Chemistry
(set1/set3)
History
Maths (set1)
English
(set1/set2/set3)
Physics (set1/set2)
Geography (m/j)
Chemistry
(set1/set3)
PE
Drama
Maths
(set2/set3)
Physics
(set1/set2)
Music
Biology
Geography (m/j)
History
English
(set1/set2/
set3)
11R
Maths (set1
/set2/set3)
Art
Business Studies
Physics (Set 3)
Biology (set1)
Chemistry
(set2)
DT
Art (L)
Business Studies
(L)
Biology (set3)
Geography (m/j)
Chemistry
(set1/set3)
History
Maths (set1)
English
(set1/set2/set3)
Physics (set1 / set2)
Geography (m/j)
Chemistry
(set1/set3)
PE
Drama
Maths
(set2/set3)
Physics
(set1/set2)
Music
Biology
(set2)
Geography (m/j)
History
English
(set1/set2/
set3)
6TH FORM NEWS
NEWS FROM THE SIXTH FORM
As the new term gets underway, it’s all change in the Sixth Form. We have been delighted to welcome new
students into our Sixth Form: Jack Appleby, Claire Cannon, Kieran Carr, Younas Saeed, Rose Wang and
Lewis Townley, all of whom have settled in, making friends and feeling at home in their new surroundings.
We also have a brand new set of Senior Prefects. Following our tradition of hustings both last June and at
the start of September, the following positions of responsibility were announced:
School Captain
Deputy School Captain
Maryana Pangalis
Naomi Littler
House Captain Grenfell
Matthew Tym
House Captain Hillary
Deputy Hillary
House Captain Livingstone
Deputy Livingstone
House Captain Scott
Deputy Scott
Sports Captain (Boys)
Sports Captain (Girls)
Andrew Pickard
Ben Pratley
Michael Sixsmith
Jude Arthurs
Raquel Agavi-Benito
Freya Heath
Joe Rogers
Lauren Woodcock
Senior Librarian
School Charities Officer
Anne Fitzgerald
Helen Moss
Special mention must be made of Maryana, whose appointment to School Captain has made history: she is
the first female to hold this post.
Congratulations to all of the above; they now have the opportunity to shine in their new roles. Already
many prefects have represented the School in an official capacity, either at the first of the School’s Open
days or the big annual event that is Speech Night. At the latter event special thanks are given to Maryana
for her heart-felt speech and vote of thanks and also Naomi and Andrew for their readings. Several
prefects have been key presenters in Senior School assemblies. This bodes well for a successful year with
students developing a whole range of skills and personal attributes that will serve them well throughout
life.
The students have instigated another change themselves: instead of the annual bonding trip to Alton
Towers, this year our Upper Sixth students are busy costing out a trip to Paintballing - is that even a word?
Suffice to say, if I go I will be looking after people’s bags in the cafe!
Mrs Cooper
PS: Watch this space as next week will see the return of our weekly feature: Sixth Form Blog…..
Library based learning
Library based learning
Tuesday
After
School
Homework Club
Recorder Club, ALL YR's,
Mrs James
Homework Club
Rugby, ALL YEARS, Mr
Football YR's 7 & 8, Mr
Cross
Wilson/Mr Cross
Food Tech, All YEARS, Miss Bus Studies, YR's 10 & 11,
Nelson
Mr Mills
English Lang Revision, YR
11, Mrs Dempsey
Badminton, All YR's, Mr
Football YR 11, Mr Stobbs
Stobbs
Debate Club, ALL YR's, Miss Weights Room, All YR's,
Ross,Miss Connell
Sports Capt
Weights Room, ALL YR's,
Music Theory Drop In ALL
Sports Capt
YR's, Mrs Morrison
DT Drop In, YR's 10 & 11, Computing, ALL YR's, Mrs
Mr Cruxton
Patterson
Art Drop In, YR's 10 & 11, English Lang Revision YR 11,
Lunch
Mr Whittam
Mrs Dempsey
Time
Harmonic Singing,ALL YR's, Poetry Society, ALL YR's,
Mrs Morrison
Library Prefect
Maths Clinic, YR 11, Mrs
Klutz
French Club, YR's 7-9, Mrs
Collins
Maths Resit Revision, Mr
Heslop
08.00
am
Monday
Library based Learning
Thursday
Netball, ALL YR's, Miss Connell
DT Drop In YR's 10 & 11 Mr Cruxton
Library based learning
Friday
Homework Club
Homework Club
LOL Club, ALL YR's, Mr
FES Film Club, ALL YR's,Mr
Bell
Betteridge/Miss Sherlock
Drama Club, ALL YR's Mr Science Club, ALL YR's, Mrs AlBetteridge
lison/Mr Wilson
French, YR's 10 & 11, Miss
Demeur
Homework Club
Equestrian Club, ALL YR's, Miss
Mallorie
Girls Fitness, ALL YR's, Mrs Lapwood
Secret Outstanding Learners Club,
by invitation (monthly) Mr Bell
Tech Club, YR 7, Mr Cross
Weights, All yrs Sports Capt
Ensemble, ALL YR's Mrs
Art Drop In Yrs 10 & 11, Mr
Morrison
Whittam
Physics Rev Yrs 10 & 11 Mr Robinson
Chemistry Rev, YRS 10 Keyboards, All YR's Mrs Morri& 11,Mrs Holmes
son
Maths Club, ALL YR's, Mrs Showcase, All yrs (monthly) Mrs
Klutz
Morrison
Maths Clinic YR 10 Mrs Klutz
Drama Club, YR 7 & 8, Mrs Biology Rev YR's 10 & 11 Mr
Evans
Wilson
Scrabble Club ALL YR's Mrs Cooper
Computing, ALL YR's Mrs Patterson
Sociology Drop In YR 12 Miss Nixon
Weights, ALL YR's, Sports
Capt
Football Yrs 9 & 10 Mr Boswell
Wednesday
Library based learning Geog
YR's 10-13,
Exam Prep
Mr Bell
2014-2015 'Extra Curricular' Activities
GENERAL INFORMATION
Mobile phones & other electronic devices
Mobile Phones & Electronic Equipment
Parents and students are reminded that the use of mobile phones and other electronic devices are
not permitted during the school day. Students are also advised that for security reasons, any
valuable belongings must be locked securely in pupil lockers at all times.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLE ITEMS UNATTENDED AT ANY TIME
DON’T BE. . . . . . . . .
. . . . FOR SCHOOL ! ! !
School is open daily from 08.00am. Registration is at 08.40am.
Please ensure your son or daughter allows enough time for the journey into
school each day. Please telephone or email the school office if there are
exceptional circumstances for your child missing registration or will be absent
due to illness.
Thank you for your support
Bullying
Bullying, or the fear of bullying, can be devastating to a child’s
emotional development and the School aims to maintain a positive
environment where pupils respect others and care for their welfare.
Incidents of bullying are rare at North Cestrian but will occur in any
school. In addition a child who feels insecure is often as much at risk as a genuine
victim. All staff are conscious of the welfare of their pupils and alert to incidents of
inappropriate behaviour whether physical or verbal. Matters of concern are dealt with
according to established procedures by the relevant pastoral staff, and parents are
involved when appropriate.
A copy of the School’s bullying policy is available on request.
If you have any concerns relating to bullying, please contact Mr Brown
NCGS Pastoral Director.