C H R I S T C O L L E G E B R E C O N

ST.NICHOLASCHRIST COLLEGE BRECON

JUNIORS

HOUSE

It has been an incredibly busy andexciting couple of weeks since thelast newsletter. We have had ourmagnificent Cookery and Craftcompetition, had an author workshop with Dan Anthony andheld our magical Eisteddfod as partof our Welsh Week. We were absolutely delighted withthe response to the EisteddfodCookery and Craft competition andthe entries that arrived in schoollast week were so very impressive.It was astonishing to see the variety of entries, each and everyone unique and different. The volunteer judges from the Societyof Friends of CCB and also MrsPhelps had a very difficult morningand found it almost impossible tochoose between items. Similarly,Mrs Houghton from the Art department agonised when judgingour portrait paintings. Please giveyourselves a pat on the back for

all your efforts in both supportingyour child(ren) and providing themwith materials to enter, not tomention administering a healthysprinkling of praise and patience! Itis such support which makes eventssuch as this a huge success and sothank you.Whether your child wrote a story,painted a picture, made Welshcakes, recited a poem or played aninstrument, the Eisteddfod has beena wonderful vehicle to allow pupilswith all manner of strengths andinterests to shine at something. Again, extended thanks to parentswho helped their children to makeitems, practice items, learn items orfind items to wear! Thanks also go to Mrs Price andAlaw who played the harp so beautifully in our Eisteddfod.

Edition 16 Lent Term 2017DearParents

St.Nick’sNews

Many congratulations to Wye and what a very close competition indeed!

We are pleased to

report that the scores

are in and the overall

results are as follows:

3rd place USK (179 points

)

2nd place TAFF(206 points

)

1st place WYE (212 points)

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More Eisteddfod Photographs

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WELSH WEEK27th FEBRUARY-3rd MARCHWelsh food tasting was a very popularactivity last week when the children hadthe opportunity to try a variety of traditional and local foods. Some weremore popular than others!The children enjoyed Welsh rarebit, ablycooked by Mr Kerr. Miss Brown rustled upsome faggots which went down very well.There wasn’t a faggot to be seen in Brecon after she cleaned out the localsupplies! Mrs Lewis treated children to arange of Welsh cheeses and Mrs Gardnerraised a few eyebrows (and noses) withlaverbread and cockles. Finally, Miss Hallinan tempted the childrenwith bara brith, Welsh cakes and localapple juice. Afterwards, the children were invited to give feedback by thinkingof an adjective starting with the letter of the food they tasted. They recorded‘loathsome laverbread’, ‘cracking cockles’and ‘fantastic faggots’! All in all a verysuccessful day, rounded off with somepancakes as it was also Shrove Tuesday!St Nicks’ pupils certainly have big appetites! More details about ourEisteddfod can be found on the schoolwebsite.

As part of our Welsh weekcelebrations the children really enjoyed their authorworkshop with Dan Anthonywho wrote the very popularchildren’s book ‘Rugby Zombies’. He did some lovelycreative writing activities withall the pupils and commentedon the brilliant ideas he heard.

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After Easter, the Deputy Head willmake an announcement when to allowpupils to wear Summer dress basedon agreeable weather conditions. Examples of the regulation girls summer dresses are now in receptionif parents would like to try beforethey buy.For your information, girls’ summerdresses should be worn with the regulation school blazer and plain,white ankle socks. Boys can opt towear regulation school tailored shortswith long/short grey socks. Normalschool shoes should be worn by allpupils and not sandals or trainers.There is also an optional short sleevedshirt available for those pupils whowish to continue wearing kilts or longtrousers; however tights should stillbe worn with kilts and not long socksplease. For all matters relating touniform, please contact MarianneLewis in reception who will be able to guide you further.

SUMMER DRESS

Unfortunately a couple of childrenhave had to miss their Games slot asthey have forgotten their PE kit ortrainers. Please ensure that on Mondays and Thursday your child hasall the necessary kit in school forthem to participate fully. All Games kitwill be sent home over the Easterbreak. Please could we remind parentsof girls that only plain stud earringsare permitted in school and must beable to be removed for sports lessonsif worn.Could we also remind parents thatjewellery other than those items specified in the A to Z document arenot allowed in school. Boys’ hair shouldbe neat and out of the eyes. Manythanks for your cooperation and forensuring the children look smart in appearance.

PE KIT & UNIFORM/APPEARANCE

CLUBSWe have a very exciting club programme this halfterm with lots to choosefrom. Pupils have enjoyedtheir first sessions ofBhangra dancing withMiss Hallinan (see clip ontwitter), Ukulele clubwith Mr Kerr and partygames with Miss Brown.The karate club has gonedown well not to mentiongoing for walks with MrsLewis’ labrador puppy!

SPORT Netball & FootballThe children stayed at home last Monday for

another round of football and netball matchesagainst Rougemont. The pupils were in high spirits and very excited about the fixtures. Unfortunately the girls lost their netballmatches but played very well against oldercompetition. Excellent play was noted by Rubyand Darcy.There was mixed success with the boys’ football matches but the staff were very impressed with the way in which they keptgoing even when trailing behind. Congratulationsto match goalie Evan for a magnificent save!

Parents’EveningA quick reminder that the Lent Term parents consultations are taking place on Monday 13th March.Your child’s class teacher will have sent appointments outlast week.Parent consultations will commence from 3.30pm onwardsbased in St Nicholas. Teas and coffees will be available inthe J6 classroom.In the meantime, if you have concerns or queries abouthow your child is doing in school, please discuss this withtheir class teacher at the earliest opportunity. We arealways happy to talk about any issues you may wish to discuss.

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Unfortunately a couple ofchildren have had to misstheir Games slot as theyhave forgotten their PE kit.Please ensure that on Mondays and Thursday yourchild has all the necessary kit in school for them to participate fully. Keeping kitin school for the duration ofthe week and taking homefor washing on a Fridaywould be recommended.

LibrarySt Nicholas are keen to further develop a new SNHlibrary area, which is basedupstairs in Alway. We arekeen to make the space ascomfortable and friendly aspossible. If you have anyspare large floor cushions/bean bags/vibrant or colourful rugs that you nolonger have any use for, dosend them in. Similarly, anyrobust houseplants wouldbe very much welcomed.

Dates foryourdiary....

Twitter - You can now follow us on Twitter at@CCBStNicks. You can see some of the excitingand interesting things that we are getting up to inthe juniors. Miss Kent is fast becoming our mostregular tweeter and updates the feed regularly.

Clubs @ St.Nick’s

FebruaryFebruary half-term Friday 12th February

Term re-starts Monday 22nd February

Monday 22nd Whole school assembly arrival from 8.00 am

Monday 22nd Eisteddfod Cookery and Craft itemsto be brought in for judging

Monday 22nd Swimming lesson J3&4 (note new day)

Thursday 25th Football/Netball: Junior SchoolLeague (Sports Hall/Astro) from 3.45 pm

Friday 26th Year 5&6 Fixtures V Lucton School(Away) 1.30pm

Sunday 28th St David’s day run in Cardiff (SNH staff and others)

Monday 29th PC Eckley Year 4 & Year 6

MarchWednesday 2nd St Nicholas & Alway Eisteddfod am

Thursday 3rd Trip to the National Botanical Gardensat Carmarthen J3-6

Saturday 5th CCB Open Day

Thursday 10th Alway and St Nicholas House Team 5 a-side competition

Sat 12th St Nicholas Assessment Day

Monday 14th trip to Theatre Brycheiniog to see ‘The Tempest’

Monday 14th Parent Consultations

Monday 14th Netball/football fixtures v Rougement (A)

Thursday 17th LAMDA examinations

Friday 18th Break up for Easter

Easter Holiday Friday 18th March Summer Term re-starts Wednesday 13th April

C H R I S T C O L L E G E B R E C O N

CHRIST COLLEGE BRECON

JUNIORS

ST.NICHOLASHOUSE

www.christcollegebrecon.com

Have a wonderful half term break,Mrs Julie Lewis (Head of Juniors)

Birthdays

After half term we plan on maintaining the same clubs forthe remainder of the Lent term due to the shortness of theterm. Here is a reminder of clubs on offer:-

Tuesday Street Dance, Spring Craft, Board Games, Drama

WednesdayLego & Beading, Model Making, Going Wild, Art & Craft

FridayComputer/ipad, Chess, Book Club, Craft, Cookery (Y5&6)

Congratulations to Cameron,Emma, William C and Finlaywho were our ‘Star of theWeek’ winners last week. Congratulations also to newpupil Owen who won the‘Cup of Kindness’ award.

PEKit

Award Winners

Happy Birthday to Edward,Arwen, Belsom and Evan whohad birthdays recently.

We are looking forward to supporting Red Nose Dayon Friday March 24th.We will be selling red noses and getting into thespirit. We will be asking pupils to come to schooldressed in red and pupils can pay £1 for the privilege. There will be best dressed prizes up forgrabs. We will also invite pupils to contribute itemsfor a red themed cake sale and will hopefully raiselots of money in the process. Thank you in advancefor your support.

Yours,Mrs Julie Lewis (Head of Juniors)

MarchMonday 13th SNH Parent Consultation evening

3.30pm onwardsFriday 17th St Nicholas Entrance Assessment

DayMonday 20th Year 5&6 Netball V Monmouth (H)Thursday 23rd Alway and St Nicholas House Team

5-a-side competition 3.45pmFriday 24th Red Nose DaySaturday 25th Open Day (senior school)

Easter Holidays break up Wednesday 29th March

Term re-starts Friday 21st April

AprilFriday 21st SNH skills and Enterprise day

Many thanks to Edward who has once again filled a largebox with donations for Brecon Food Bank. Edward was appointed Food Bank Ambassador by the charity at Christmasand he certainly is not taking his duties lightly. The overflowing box was collected today and the team were very grateful for the donation. Of course, thanks to all thosewho have sent in food items for this excellent cause.

RED NOSE DAY-RED THEMEDCAKE SALE &RED CLOTHING!

EASTERPlease note that we will be breaking upfor Easter on Wednesday 29th March atthe earlier time of 1.15pm. Buses will alsorun at the earlier time and we would bevery grateful if parents could let us knowof their intentions for pick up on this day.Lunch will be provided for boarders andbus pupils and day pupils should be collected at 12noon. Please let us knowyour intentions via the pick-up slip.

Brecon Food Bank

CHARITIES

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