Chilwell is a busy community, with a busy timetable but also a range of activities and events throughout the year. These involve our students with the community, training providers, local industry and public figures.
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๐ Headteacherโs Update โ End of Half Term ๐
What a fantastic start to the academic year! Weโve welcomed new students and staff, introduced our refreshed school values and launched new processes and rewards โ already making a real difference. The energy around school has been brilliant and itโs been wonderful to see so many students engaging so positively with learning and school life.
This half term we hosted two open evenings: our Main School Open Evening and last nightโs Sixth Form Open Evening in Lakeview. Both were a great chance to showcase our school and meet prospective students and families. Huge thanks to all staff and students who helped make these evenings so special!
We also ran our first End of Half Term Success Assemblies and SPARKS Awards, celebrating students who go above and beyond. Itโs been amazing to recognise so many high-flying, all-round outstanding students.
Cygnus after-school clubs are back! From cooking club and running club to extra Year 11 study sessions ahead of GCSEs, students across all year groups are getting involved, developing new skills and enjoying these opportunities beyond the classroom.
Weโve also had several exciting educational trips take place this half term, giving students the chance to explore new experiences, extend their learning beyond the classroom and make lasting memories. A huge thank you to all staff who organised and supported these opportunities โ and to our students, who represented the school so brilliantly.
We were thrilled to welcome local MP Juliet Campbell to Chilwell. She met with staff, students, and our Year 11 prefects, who asked brilliant questions about politics, mental health, AI, and more.
Students shared the issues that matter most to them โ from vaping and social media to Charlie in Year 9 campaigning for a BMX track! Juliet also praised our support for dyslexic students and was pleased that Chilwell School will receive Government funding as part of the School Rebuilding Programme โ helping make our school fit for the future.
We also hosted our Family Night Quiz, which went down a storm! A fabulous evening of laughter, friendly competition and community spirit. Canโt wait for the next one!
Our sports teams have had a fantastic start too, with some brilliant performances and teamwork across year groups โ well done to all involved!
As we look ahead to the next half term, weโll continue building on this momentum, celebrating achievement and ensuring every student feels valued and supported.
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๐ Join Us for Our Sixth Form Open Evening! ๐
Are you thinking about your next steps after GCSEs? Come and discover everything our Sixth Form has to offer!
๐ Thursday 16th October
๐ 6:00 โ 7:30pm
Explore our subject stands, enjoy taster talks, and take part in guided tours of our facilities. Youโll also have the chance to meet our teachers and current students to find out what life in our Sixth Form is really like.
Whether you already know your future path or are still exploring your options, our Open Evening is the perfect opportunity to get inspired and start shaping your next chapter.
โจ We canโt wait to welcome you!
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โจ Headteacherโs Update โจ
What an incredible evening we had last night at our Open Evening! It was such a pleasure to welcome potential families to Chilwell and to see our school come alive with so much energy. The corridors and classrooms were buzzing with excited young minds taking part in a wide variety of activities, games and experiments. From hands-on science investigations to creative challenges in the arts, there was something for everyone to enjoy.
Children left with armfuls of wonderful things to remind them of their visit - along with plenty of smiles and stories to share at home. Our Wheel of Fortune was especially popular, with lucky winners taking home Chilwell merchandise. Chester the teddy, our Cygnus swan mascot and the Chilwell footballs were huge hits, creating lots of happy moments.
Most importantly, the evening showcased the warmth, creativity and ambition of our staff and students - qualities that make our school such a special place to learn and grow.
๐ข Holiday Activities and Food Programme
Weโve shared a briefing and parent guide for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme. Look out for messages on Arbor.
๐ School Term & Holiday Dates Consultation 2027โ2030
Nottinghamshire County Council is currently consulting on proposed school holiday and term-time dates from 2027โ2030. The consultation is open until 14 December 2025.
๐ Please take a few minutes to complete the online survey and share your views. Every response will help shape the final decisions.
๐ completing the online survey response form
or email: schoolholidayconsultation@nottscc.gov.uk
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โฐโจ ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฅ โจโฐ
Our Open Evening 2025 is almost here!
๐ Thursday 2nd October
๐ 6 โ 8pm
๐ Chilwell School, Queens Road West, NG9 5AL
Come along to explore our school, meet staff & students and see what makes Chilwell a special place to learn and grow. ๐
๐ No booking needed โ just drop in!
We look forward to welcoming you!
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We warmly invite all prospective students and their families to join us for our Open Evening on:
๐ 2nd October 2025
๐ 6 - 8pm
๐ Chilwell School, Queens Road West, Chilwell NG9 5AL
This is a fantastic opportunity to explore what makes our school such a special place to learn and grow.
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐:
Meet our staff and students โ discover the warm, supportive atmosphere of our community.
Tour the school โ see our classrooms, specialist facilities and learning spaces in action.
Hear from our Headteacher โ presentations will take place throughout the evening.
Experience subject areas โ take part in hands-on activities and demonstrations across departments.
Find out about our future plans โ including information on our exciting new build project through the Department for Education programme.
Ask questions โ about admissions, curriculum, pastoral support and extra-curricular opportunities.
Why visit us?
Our Open Evening gives you the chance to gain a real sense of life at Chilwell School. Youโll see how we support every student to succeed academically, socially and personally, and how we prepare them for the next stage of their education.
We look forward to welcoming you and showing you all that our school has to offer.
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โจ Welcome Back! โจ
We are delighted to welcome everyone back for the start of another exciting academic year. Yesterday, our new Year 7 and Year 12 students enjoyed a fabulous first day, beginning their journeys with enthusiasm and confidence. We are incredibly proud to support, nurture and guide them every step of the way. Today, we are equally thrilled to have the rest of our school community back with us โ the building feels complete once again.
This year, we continue to embed our key SPARK values in everything we do and promote:
โญ Success
๐ช Perseverance
๐ Aspiration
๐ Responsibility
๐ Kindness
The new academic year also brings with it some exciting changes to enhance every studentโs learning experience. Each student has been issued their own whiteboard pack, and we are encouraging them to take responsibility for their books and tool kits to ensure they are fully prepared for every lesson.
We are also excited to launch our new SPARK Conduct Cards, which will celebrate and reward students for consistently demonstrating our values. With some amazing rewards available, we canโt wait to see our students shine!
๐ Key Dates for Your Diary ๐
9/9/25: Year 10 Welcome Evening (Zoom) โ 6.00pm
9/9/25: Year 11 Welcome Evening (Zoom) โ 6.30pm
11/9/25: Year 7 Welcome Evening (Zoom) โ 6.00pm
11/9/25: Year 8 Welcome Evening (Zoom) โ 6.30pm
11/9/25: Year 9 Welcome Evening (Zoom) โ 7.00pm
16/9/25: Sixth Form Welcome Evening (Zoom) โ 6.00pm
2/10/25: Open Evening for New Starters 2026/27 โ 6.00pm
9/10/25: Year 7 Tutor Evening โ 4.30pm
16/10/25: Sixth Form Open Evening โ 6.00pm
We look forward to working in partnership with our students, families and wider community to make this a year full of success, growth and opportunity. ๐ ... See MoreSee Less
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๐ We hope all of our families have had a wonderful summer break and are feeling refreshed and ready for the new school year ahead! ๐
We are very excited to welcome everyone back for the start of the 2025/26 academic year. Our new Year 7 and Year 12 students will begin their exciting new journeys with us on Wednesday 3rd September, and the rest of our school community will be joining us on Thursday 4th September. We canโt wait to see our returning students and to welcome our new ones as they take their next steps.
We would also like to take a moment to share some very happy news ๐๐. Over the summer holidays, our Head Teacher got married! Please join us in congratulating her on this special occasion. We are delighted to now introduce her as Mrs. Sarah York (formerly Baxter-Williams). We know you will join us in wishing her every happiness for the future.
Hereโs to a fantastic year ahead, filled with learning, growth, and success for all our students! โจ๐ ... See MoreSee Less
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