🎉 Headteacher’s Update – End of Half Term 🎉
What a fantastic start to the academic year! We’ve welcomed new students and staff, introduced our refreshed school values and launched new processes and rewards — already making a real difference. The energy around school has been ...brilliant and it’s 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 night’s 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. It’s 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.
We’ve 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 — 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 — 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 — 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. Can’t wait for the next one!
Our sports teams have had a fantastic start too, with some brilliant performances and teamwork across year groups — well done to all involved!
As we look ahead to the next half term, we’ll continue building on this momentum, celebrating achievement and ensuring every student feels valued and supported.
Enjoy the half term break — you’ve all earned it! See you on the 3rd November 2025!
