Swaffham Newsletter

The Nicholas Hamond Academy
The Business Of Animals & Creepy Crawlies
All businesses must operate successfully including a
Zoo! This allows them
to care for a variety of
animals from around
the world (including the
rather large cockroach
introduced to one of
our Year 10 Business
students when they
visited Banham Zoo).
As well as enjoying
a seminar, students toured the zoo to investigate
the products and services offered and learnt about
marketing and customer services.
Let’s Dance
We all know that dance is at the heart of every culture
embracing multiple genres, styles and traditions. A
new dance class at the academy is already proving
popular with our students enjoying learning various
dance routines. Before long they will be performing
to audiences in Swaffham and beyond!''
Deciding The Future
It’s not an easy process choosing which university to
select when contemplating the next step in further
education after school and the process can be a little
overwhelming. Our Year 13 students were invited
to a Decision Making Session with a representative
from the University of East Anglia where they were
encouraged to ask questions about what they should
consider when receiving their ‘offers’. The thought
provoking session suggested considering points such
as “What do you consider important about where
you live?” and “Is the university a ‘good fit’ for me?"
Meet Our Budding Entrepreneurs
Create a gadget aimed at reducing our carbon
footprint - this was the task given to our students
in a recent Humanities lesson. Students considered
the effect of emissions produced by both the
general public and mass market and how their idea
could minimise the effect. The project resulted in
an excellent and innovative range of ideas with
students creating prototype models, posters, adverts
and presenting their pitches in front of an audience
in true ‘Dragon’s Den’ style. Amongst the results
was a redesigned aircraft wing which captured the
attention of their peers and teaching staff. Look out
for these budding entrepreneurs in the future!
Tnha On Top Form At West Norfolk Championships
TNHA students achieved success in the recent West
Norfolk Event when our Girls Years 10/11 Basketball
Team were crowned champions. Our cross country
team were also on top form with 4 students making
the West Norfolk Team and one gaining the title of
West Norfolk Champion.
St Peter & St Paul’s Swaffham
The January Services in Swaffham parish church will
be as follows:-
Wednesday 2nd
10.00am Holy Communion BCP
Sunday 6th THE EPIPHANY
8.00am Holy Communion
9.30am Sung Eucharist
3.30pm Evensong BCP
Wednesday 9th
10.00am Holy Communion BCP
Sunday 13th THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST
8.00am Holy Communion
9.30am Sung Eucharist
Wednesday 16th
10.00am Holy Communion BCP
Sunday 20th
8.00am Holy Communion
9.30am United Benefice Sung Eucharist
11.15am Family Service
Wednesday 23rd
10.00am Holy Communion BCP
Sunday 27th
8.00am Holy Communion
9.30am Sung Eucharist
Wednesday 30th
10.00am Holy Communion BCP
NB
Sunday 3rd February CANDLEMAS
8.00am Holy Communion
9.30am Sung Eucharist
3.30pm Evensong
The Week Of Prayer For Christian Unity
This is something in which, in this country, the
majority of Christian denominations are involved.
This year the initial meeting locally will be held
in the church of Our Lady of Pity at 10.00am on
Friday 18th January. This will be followed by a
brief service on Saturday at 10.00am in the Baptist
church and the Sunday service will be held in the
Swaffham Methodist church at 3.00pm. The rest
of the week (to 25th) is marked by short 10.00am.
services as follows:- Monday 21st in the parish
church of St Peter & St Paul: Tuesday 22nd in the
Methodist church: Wednesday 23rd in the Baptist
church: Thursday 24th St Peter & St Paul: Friday
25th Our Lady of Pity.
The meetings are open to all comers and we
hope this event will be well supported also by the
members of the participating congregations.
Mothers’ Union
The Swaffham branch of the MU usually meets on
the 2nd Thursday of the month and the next meeting
will on Thursday 10th January in the Baptist Church
Room (please note change of venue). Coffee/tea is
served from 9.30am and the meeting proper starts at
10.00am. This will be the AGM which will be followed
by our New Year speaker, Mr Andy Mash. Parking is
available in the Old Station Yard. Enquiries to Julie on
720041
Buzzbox
A hive of activity for young families at 10.00 am to 12.00
noon on the 3rd Saturday of each month, in the parish
church. Each session has a themed ‘Sharing Circle’;
illustrated and acted stories from the Bible; children’s
discussions; songs; prayers; and birthday celebrations.
The next meeting will be in church at 10.00am on 19th
January. All parents and children are most welcome.
Christmas Bazaar – Thank You
On behalf of the Parochial Church Council, Sheila Fowler
and Anne Handley would like to thank the many people
who contributed to the success of the 2018 Christmas
Bazaar, the stall holders, those who gave to the wide
variety of stalls, those who were involved in the supply
and serving of the refreshments, and the generosity of
those who came and supported the event by buying
from us, we raised just under £3000 which will go some
way to meet the Parish Church’s regular expenditure of
£1700 per month. We could not have achieved any of
this without your help. So, again, many thanks.
Christmas Tree Festival – Thank You
The parish church would like to say a big ‘Thank You’
to Gill and Keith Creed, and their many helpers, for
organising this year’s very successful Christmas Tree
Festival which was our 8th. As many as 29 charities
benefitted from the generosity of those who visited
the church in such large numbers (including children
from local schools) and we are grateful to all the charity
volunteers that took part. In addition, we would also
like to thank Susan Butler and her willing team of
helpers and all those who provided the refreshments
in church during the festival. Their efforts are also
much appreciated.
The Children's Society Home Money Boxes
Would those who are able to do so please bring their
Children's Society 'Home Money Box' to St Peter & St
Paul's Church on Sunday 13th January 2019 at the 9.30
am service? There will be prominently placed a suitable
container for them. Alternatively I will arrange to collect
the box from your home as soon as possible after that
date. In advance I thank you for your cooperation and
for generously supporting the Children's Society. Any
queries please contact me:- Linda Burton Tel: 01760
720205.
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