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		<item>	<title><![CDATA[ Hamblin Education Trust - Invitation Golf Day ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=190</link>	<description><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align:center"><strong>Invitation Golf Day - 21 May 2026</strong></h2>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:11:23 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Character News - First Public Speaking Contest ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=194</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>North Cestrian School&#39;s first Public Speaking Contest was a roaring success!</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 10:37:13 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Iftar Night- March 2026 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=193</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all the staff who helped organise the school Iftar evening.&nbsp; As always, it was a lovely night showcasing the best and most generous, spirited aspect of our school community.&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2026 13:58:14 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Character News - Freya raises funds ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=192</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>This year I took part in the annual 28 Challenge for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People for the fifth time. Each year I choose a different way to fundraise and set myself a new goal. This year I have raised over &pound;500, and over the five years I have now raised more than &pound;2,100 in total. (Freya C Y10)</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2026 14:28:39 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Character News - Half Term 3 Character Prize winners​​​​​​​ ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=191</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p class="intro">The Half Term 3 Character Prize winners for acquiring the most evidence across the pupils have been recognised and celebrated in assemblies.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2026 14:15:33 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Character News - Proud mum shares James and his team's achievements ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=189</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>James W,&nbsp;Y10 travelled to Derby Arena on Saturday to represent Bowdon Hockey Club in the England Hockey U16 Indoor finals, where they finished 3rd <u><strong>in the country.</strong></u></p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 9 Feb 2026 15:46:01 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ character news - Varshini takes on public speaking ]]></title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:12:17 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Character News - Voluntary work at Altrincham Town Hall ]]></title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:08:15 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Character News - Asmita wins Silver ]]></title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:43:30 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Character News - Amsterdam Museum visit ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=181</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">After visiting a museum in Amsterdam, Sara (Y10) was inspired by Claude Monet and Russian artist Vladaimir Zhdanov when she created &quot; bridge over the lake.&quot;<br />
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Monet (see the attached picture )In 1899, he began a series of eighteen views of the wooden footbridge over the pond, completing twelve paintings .<br />
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Russian artist Vladamir Zhdanov inspired by the Voyage to Gatchina Park publish 2018( see the attached picture)Zhdanov is a contemporary artist known for his landscape paintings.&nbsp;<br />
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In addition Sara recently finished&nbsp;replica of Edward Hooper who is an American artist. The painting called &quot;New York Movie&quot;. He created in&nbsp; 1938.<br />
The painting&#39;s sophisticated use of light and shadow is a hallmark of Hopper&#39;s style.&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:05:07 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Character News - Lucas shows resourcefulness ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=180</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Lucas (Y7) is currently developing external facilities and events to bring Hockey extra-curricular sessions to North Cestrian. Resourceful!</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:58:21 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Character News - Spencer wins Gold ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=179</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Spencer (Y10) won Gold in the British Junior Taekwondo Championships!</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:46:53 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Character News - Navratri at Wythenshawe Forum ]]></title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:23:03 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ character news - lamda success ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=177</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Will (Y11) performed 3 monologues,&nbsp; from 3 different time periods, recalling deep knowledge of theory character analysis &amp; contextual awareness.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">He was awarded a Merit in Grade 7, silver medal.&nbsp;Grade 7 Lamda in Acting</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:25:43 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ gcse results day ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=175</link>	<description><![CDATA[<h3 style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm"><strong>GCSE Results Day</strong></h3>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Thursday 21st August in the school canteen between 8.30am - 12.30pm</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm; text-align:justify">Staff will, of course, be on hand to support you once you have received your results.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Should you need further support or guidance in light of your results, please speak to your subject teacher, Dr Askey, Mr Boswell, or Mr Bell.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm"><strong>You can also email <u><a href="mailto:exams@northcestrian.co.uk">exams@northcestrian.co.uk</a></u>&nbsp;with any queries.</strong></p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:46:26 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=176</link>	<description><![CDATA[<h5 style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">GCSE Results</h5>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Many congratulations to all our pupils on their GCSE results. It was delightful to share the moments of relief and joy as envelopes were opened to reveal those important grades. We celebrate every pupil&rsquo;s success at whatever level, but we were really pleased to record another rise in the key measure of pupils gaining grades 9-5 in English and Maths &ndash; up 4.2% from last year to 60.1%. Likewise, overall pass rates at all grades are significantly above national average. We wish all our pupils every happiness as they move on to the next stage of their lives.</p>

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	<pubDate>Mon, 8 Sep 2025 14:26:06 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=165</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>&quot;Diana (Y8) performed at the Trafford Dance Festival. She and her trio group delivered a beautiful tap routine showing great musicality, team spirit and dedication - second place in their category, and that performance has now qualified them for the All England Dance Regional Finals next year! A wonderful achievement and a well-deserved reward for all the hard work and commitment Diana and her teammates shown in what they love most.&quot;</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:58:43 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=164</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">&quot;Will 10AWI show real generosity of spirit and resourcefulness by stepping in to help the younger Rock School band as they didn&#39;t have a bass player for their concert. Here he is on bass guitar. Later he play double bass with Sinfonia.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">All with TMS at the Stoller Hall, Manchester.&quot;</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:40:22 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=163</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Callum (Y10) and Shay (Y9)&nbsp; took part in the British Dodgeball junior open competition at St. Georges Park.&nbsp; As part of the Altrincham Dodgers U15 team, they came 1st, winning every match.&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:40:34 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=162</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>&quot;Will (Y10) achieved his Black Belt in British Military Martial Arts (mixed martial arts). He started learning at the age of 7!&nbsp; To complete this he:</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:41:36 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=166</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>As part of July 2025&#39;s environmentally themed &#39;Blue Day&#39;, Sodexo&#39;s Head Chef and their nutritionist lead workshops on creating salads from sustainable food sources and replacing meat with plant-based protein.</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:50:17 GMT</pubDate>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:11:04 GMT</pubDate>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:35:22 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=169</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Incredibly successful Y10 pupils show resourcefulness during their work experience at Mabel&#39;s Cafe, Altrincham. Their brilliance made the newspaper and local radio!</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:08:53 GMT</pubDate>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:26:59 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=171</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>A record number of pupils supported the environmental-themed day by wearing blue, eating from the plant-based barbeque, and enjoying the water-related subject lessons. All together, we raised &pound;807 to be split between the PTFA and the charities Blue Missions, Surfers Against Sewage, and the Mersey Rivers Trust.</p>

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	<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:53:44 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=172</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>At North Cestrian we aim to deliver the most amazing field trips. This one was to Greece - full of cultural capital and saving the turtles too!</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:49:27 GMT</pubDate>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:55:56 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=174</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Sara (Y9) has fantastic resourcefulness in creating these two pieces of art work!</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:29:59 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=160</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Olivia S (Y8) recently took part in the Mini London Marathon, Para Athlete Category! Resourcefulness and Resilience combined!</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 6 Jun 2025 15:20:43 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Character News - Manchester Marathon ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=159</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Harshi (Y8) shows great community service and voluntary work!</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 6 Jun 2025 15:07:21 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Character News - TWC Bike repairs deliver a half termly workshop ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=156</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Dan from TWC Bike Repairs delivers a half termly workshop to pupils who apply to develop their passion and purpose for bike skills. This is kindly sponsored by McHale &amp; Co Solicitors.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:44:29 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=158</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Pupils and staff involved in the national conference on <strong>Navigating Identity and Belonging in Education and Beyond with Jeffrey Boakye</strong>&nbsp;held in Manchester.&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:22:43 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=155</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>In this half term Kejtlin (Y10) applied to NCs Character Education to visit Albania to attend school and work experience.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:15:03 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Character News - NCs students rock it! ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=157</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm"><span>Please use the best of these photos to showcase Will C (Y10) and James C (Y7) performing at Stoller Hall in their Rock Bands both on bass guitar. Will on double bass in Sinfonia &amp; James on violin in Intermediate Strings. Also, Will performing with Tone Def at Battle of the Bands.</span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">&quot;When learning the songs i played, I had to show resilience because I had to learn them at home by myself as well as learning from mistakes, which is good for the learning process.&quot;</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:15:07 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Character News - PwC women in Industry ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=154</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Y11 pupils Jovie, Melanie, Isabel, and Niea were successful applicants to the PwC Women in Industry workshop.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">&ldquo;We have learnt about accounting and the roles of financial. We were very honoured to be able to attend the trip, where we got to know more about the business aspects in the industry. We were able to gain experience from the experts in the room who were able to provide us with excellent advice, not only in business but in life generally. The guest speaker talked about her experience working in the accounting industry and the difficulties she faced as an immigrant from China. Her motto in life is to &ldquo;believe in yourself before anyone else believes in you.&rdquo; We were able to try out audit&rsquo;s work &mdash; stock counting. This fantastic experience deepened our interest in accounting and business. We are looking forward to taking it to the next level in the future.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:53:39 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ National Offer Day - 3rd March ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=151</link>	<description><![CDATA[<h5 style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm"><span><strong><em>National Offer Day - 3rd March</em></strong></span></h5>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm"><span><em>Offers of places for Year 7 at this school are coordinated between Home Local Authorities. They will notify parents/carers of the secondary school their child has been allocated on National Offer Day (3rd March). Should you receive an offer of a place at this school from your Local Authority please follow their instructions to accept or decline the place no later than <strong>their</strong>&nbsp;closing date to do so.&nbsp; &nbsp;</em></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm"><span><em>School will send out further information regarding offers and induction by email to parents/carers by 4<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;March. Please check your spam/junk folders before contacting school.&nbsp;</em></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm"><span><em>All queries should be directed to Admissions at <a href="mailto:ncsadmissions@hamblintrust.co.uk">ncsadmissions@hamblintrust.co.uk</a></em></span></p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:34:59 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Character News - David Hockney Exhibition ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=150</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">I visited the David Hockney exhibition using my &pound;20.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">It was brilliant. Here is my reflection.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">David Hockney&#39;s Bigger and Closer (Not Smaller and Further Away) taught me that dedication, perseverance, and experimenting with techniques can make art relatable and immersive. Unlike photos that freeze moments, his work reflects how we truly experience the world&mdash;vivid and continuous. It inspired me to embrace challenges, explore new ideas, and express my experiences creatively. By focusing on the bigger picture and working hard to improve, I can make my work more meaningful and personal, just as Hockney does.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:54:14 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=149</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Josef (Y8) - Generosity of Spirit and Voluntary Work - litter picking at Tatton Park over the Christmas holidays.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">&quot;I collected 2 full bin bags to help the Garden Team&quot;.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:01:41 GMT</pubDate>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:28:27 GMT</pubDate>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:43:34 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=146</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Spencer (y9): Spencer has applied for his GCSE subjects starting next year and to boost his chances of being successful in Sports Science. Sport, Health and Exercise are his &rsquo;special interests&rsquo;.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:23:58 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=145</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Kehan (Y9): Extensive public performances at the Chinese New Year Festival - this was always reported and photographed in the Manchester Evening News.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:03:27 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=144</link>	<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:30:49 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=143</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Josef (Y8): great community service! &quot;I helped my elderly neighbours by shovelling snow from their driveways. And gritted!&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">I also cleared the pavements of our road for the pedestrians, so they wouldn&#39;t slip.&quot;</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:07:02 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=142</link>	<description><![CDATA[<h2 style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm; text-align:center"><strong><u>EXAM INVIGILATORS wanted</u></strong></h2>

<h5 style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm"><strong>Help our exams run like clockwork!</strong></h5>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Are you:</p>

<ul>
	<li><span> Reliable and punctual</span></li>
	<li><span> Flexible</span></li>
	<li><span> Accurate</span></li>
	<li><span> Confident communicator</span></li>
	<li><span> Firm but fair</span></li>
	<li><span> Can work as part of a team</span></li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Exams are amongst the most important and stressful events in the life of any student. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s so important that they are conducted in the correct way. Invigilators are crucial to this process and are there to ensure the whole process runs smoothly. They give out vital information such as start and finish times for the exams and ensure candidates have all the materials and information needed for each exam. They also ensure that all exam rules are adhered to.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Working as a team, invigilators contribute to ensuring a calm environment for the exams, giving candidates confidence in the process.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">We are looking for invigilators to help oversee our GCSE exams in May and June. Invigilators need to be reliable and punctual, highly flexible, able to relate to students and comfortable in a high-pressure environment. Invigilators will be paid &pound;13.68&nbsp;per hour and full training will be provided. Due to the nature of the role, a full enhanced DBS disclosure will be required</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">The school is committed to keeping students safe and stringently follow the procedures outlined in the &lsquo;Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education&rsquo;. We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our school.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">If you are interested in being an invigilator, or would like to find out more, please contact the Examination team for an application form at <strong>exams@northcestrian.co.uk</strong></p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 3 Mar 2025 06:49:35 GMT</pubDate>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:28:20 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=138</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Asmita (Year 7) competed in the Taekwando sparring tournament in Liverpool.</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:32:58 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=137</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hippocrates was born in 460 BC on the island of Kos which I had visited.</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:54:34 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/news/?pid=18&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=136</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Diana (Year 8) - representing her dance school at&nbsp;Pauline Kellett Dance Festival.</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:32:19 GMT</pubDate>
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