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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All the latest news and updates from Chilwell School. Please also see our sixth form news for updates from the sixth form.
🌟 We hope all of our families have had a wonderful summer break and are feeling refreshed and ready for the new school year ahead! 🌟
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 can’t 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 🎉💍. 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.
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🎉 Congratulations to our Year 11 students! 🎉
It’s been a truly wonderful (and very busy!) day at Chilwell School as we’ve celebrated the fantastic achievements of our students receiving their GCSE results.
We are so proud of the hard work, determination, and resilience that each of you has shown – not just in your exams, but throughout your journey with us. Today is about recognising your effort, your growth, and the support of your families and teachers who have walked alongside you.
Whether you are continuing your studies with us in the sixth form, moving on to college, or exploring new opportunities, we wish you every success in the exciting next chapter ahead.
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🎉 Congratulations to our A-level students! 🎉
We are so proud of all our Year 13 students who received their A-level results today. Your hard work, resilience, and determination have truly paid off.
Whether you are heading to university, an apprenticeship, or straight into the world of work, we wish you every success for the exciting journey ahead.
A huge thank you to our dedicated staff, supportive families, and everyone who has helped our students along the way.
Well done, Class of 2025 – you’ve made us all proud! 💛💙
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🌟 End of Year Message from the Headteacher 🌟
Wow – what a week, what a term, what a year!
As we wrap up the academic year, I couldn’t be prouder of our whole school community. This final week has been truly exceptional. Our students have thrown themselves into a wide range of exciting and enriching activities as part of our end-of-year programme.
From a cultural adventure in Cologne, to a four-night stay in Devon packed with coasteering, surfing, and kayaking, to a magical trip to London for the Harry Potter experience – our pupils have embraced every opportunity with enthusiasm and joy. Meanwhile, back in school, students enjoyed a packed timetable of creative, physical, and team-building experiences – all designed to build confidence, skills and positive memories. It’s been a celebration of everything that makes our school so special.
Since my appointment in January, there have been many small but purposeful changes, all driven by our ambition to make the school the very best it can be. These changes – whether in routines, expectations, support systems or communication – have all been made with one clear aim: to support every student to succeed and thrive. I'm incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made together, and this is just the beginning.
Looking ahead to September, we are excited to be launching our new school values, which underpin everything we stand for as a community.
🌟 SPARK:
Success – striving for personal and academic excellence
Perseverance – pushing through challenges and never giving up
Aspiration – aiming high in all that we do
Responsibility – owning our actions and making positive choices
Kindness – treating everyone with respect and compassion
These values will shape our culture and help reinforce the high expectations we hold for every student, every day. We will be embedding SPARK into our curriculum, rewards, assemblies, and daily interactions – helping our young people grow not just academically, but as people too.
For now, we wish all our students and families a restful, happy and safe summer. Enjoy the break, recharge, and take time to celebrate all that’s been achieved.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back in September:
🗓️ Tuesday 3rd September – Year 7 & Year 12
🗓️ Wednesday 4th September – Years 8, 9, 10 & 11
Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support. See you in the new school year! 🌈🎓
📌 September Reminders – Please Read 📌
As we prepare for the new academic year, we’d like to remind families of a few important updates:
🎒 Equipment Checklist Update
There have been slight adjustments to our equipment list for September. One key change is that students are now expected to take their school books home, so it is essential that all students bring a suitable school bag every day.
Please visit our school website to check the updated equipment checklist and ensure your child is fully prepared for the new term.
🌍 Sustainability Focus
As part of our commitment to becoming a more environmentally conscious school, we are launching new sustainability initiatives from September:
♻️ Coloured recycling bins will be introduced around the site, and students will be actively encouraged to use them correctly.
🚫 Plastic bottles will no longer be available to purchase on site.
✅ Water and other refreshments will still be available in eco-friendly packaging from the canteen.
💧 Please ensure your child has a reusable water bottle in their bag every day so they can refill it at one of our many water fountains across the school.
Thank you for supporting us as we continue to build a more responsible, forward-thinking school environment. 🌱
🚗 Parking Reminder – Please Help Us Keep Our Site Safe and Accessible 🚗
We’re seeing an increasing number of students and families who need access to the disabled parking bays in our school car park. Unfortunately, several families have been parking in these spaces without a blue badge, and we’re also noticing cars stopping on the double yellow lines outside the front of school during pick-up and drop-off.
These areas need to stay clear to keep everyone safe and to ensure access for those who genuinely need it.
From September, staff will be monitoring the car park at the beginning and end of the day and will be asking drivers to move if parked incorrectly.
We really appreciate your support in helping us keep our school community safe and accessible for all 💙
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The Surfari trip is due back to school at approximately 7.30pm. Apologies for the delay, the traffic has been bad in places. We are all fine, but all very tired and will sleep well tonight. ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉 FREE Summer Holiday Clubs for Eligible Families! 🌞
We’re excited to share the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is back this summer! 🏕️✨
If your child is eligible for benefits-related free school meals, they can enjoy FREE access to:
✅ Fun activities – sports, arts, outdoor adventures
✅ Nutritious meals every day
✅ A safe space to make friends and build confidence
📅 Spaces are limited, so sign up THIS WEEK to make sure your child doesn’t miss out!
The HAF Programme helps families stay supported over summer, reducing isolation and food insecurity – and giving children a fantastic holiday experience. 💛
📲 Find your local holiday club here:
🔗 Eequ · After school. In place of school. Beyond school.
More info here:
🔗 Holiday activities and food | Nottinghamshire County Council
Please share this with anyone who may benefit – let’s make summer amazing for every child! 🌟
#HAFNotts #FreeHolidayClubs #SummerSupport #NottsFamilies #HealthyHolidays #FunForAll
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📣 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 📣
You may have seen the recent, tragic national coverage around allergy emergencies in schools - particularly the inquest into 5‑year‑old Benedict Blythe’s death at his primary school after a delayed EpiPen following a milk allergy reaction. Like many of you, we were deeply moved by how quickly things can go wrong, even when staff are trained and procedures are in place. It’s a stark reminder: 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗦 in anaphylaxis.
🔹 Fast access to adrenaline is lifesaving. Medical guidance emphasises starting an EpiPen within minutes of spotting signs like hives, vomiting, or difficulty breathing.
🔹 Schools aren’t just about education - they’re critical health environments. A staggering third of allergy-related deaths in school-age children are due to cow’s milk, and 1 in 3 UK schools lack proper allergy policies or spare adrenaline pens.
That’s why we’re proud to share: 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹’𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆𝗹𝗮𝘅𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺. You’ll see a wall-mounted kit, in our canteen, stocked with adrenaline pens, alongside automatic pen replenishment and accessible CPD-certified staff training. Since launching in schools in 2023, Kitt’s system has been used to treat life-threatening reactions multiple times - saving lives.
🏫 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆
Visible emergency kit installed in the school canteen, ensuring pens are easy to find and use.
Automatic replenishment, so expired or used pens are replaced promptly.
Online staff training, ensuring every adult on site knows how and when to act.
✅ 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Proactive allergy care: Not just responding to incidents, but preventing them.
Speedy response: Ready access to adrenaline, and training to empower staff to act swiftly.
Ongoing vigilance: Regular audits, refreshing training, and policy reviews to keep everyone informed and safe.
Thank you to everyone - staff, parents, and governors - for supporting this essential step forward. Together, we’re taking proactive, evidence-based measures to ensure Chilwell remains a safe space where every child can thrive.
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TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE
🎭 Annie – The School Performance! 🎭
Step into 1930s New York City and experience the magic of Annie live on stage at Chilwell School! Don’t miss this incredible performance filled with unforgettable songs, heartwarming moments, and outstanding talent from our students.
📅 15th-18th July 2025
📍 Chilwell School
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🌟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 – 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 🌟
👕𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐩 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩 – 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲
We’re holding a Uniform Swap Shop on Wednesday 2nd July from 3.10pm, open to all students and families. This is a fantastic opportunity to exchange any blazers, PE kits or other uniform items your child has outgrown for pre-loved, larger sizes — kindly donated by our wonderful Year 11 students as they leave us for the next stage of their journeys. Let’s make sure good quality uniform continues to be used and accessible for everyone!
☀️𝐇𝐨𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞
As the temperatures rise, please be assured that we are monitoring the situation closely. Any changes to the uniform policy due to hot weather will be communicated directly via Arbor.
If no message has been received, please assume that the normal school uniform rules remain in place. Families were contacted yesterday about today’s hot weather, and we’ll continue to keep you informed of any updates as the forecast develops.
🎓 𝐒𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 – 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲
We’re delighted to welcome students tomorrow for our Sixth Form Transition Day. An exciting range of lessons and enrichment activities have been planned to give students a real flavour of life in Chilwell Sixth Form. We look forward to helping them take this important next step in their academic journey.
👋 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟔 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 – 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤
Next week we’re excited to welcome our new Year 6 families for a Transition Evening in school. This is a key moment for both students and parents as they prepare to join the Chilwell community. Full details of the evening and upcoming transition days will be sent directly to families later this week. We can’t wait to meet you all and begin this new chapter together.
🎢 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 – 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐨𝐧!
We’re fast approaching our brilliant Activities Week, where students will take part in a wide range of experiences — from trips to Cologne and Devon to exciting local outings.
Please make sure all necessary consent forms have been completed — these are essential for your child to take part. Let’s get ready for an unforgettable week of learning beyond the classroom!
🎉 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟏𝟏𝐬
Our Year 11 students celebrated in style at their Prom on Friday night — what a fantastic evening it was, full of joy and memories. It marked the end of an incredible five-year journey at Chilwell School.
Whether they’re joining us again in Sixth Form or heading straight into the world of work or further study, we wish each and every one of them the very best for the future.
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