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 ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ซโ๐ฌ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐ - ๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ ๐
Weโve had a wonderful week here at school, made even better by the continued stretch of lovely weatherโalways a welcome boost for both students and staff!
This week marked an important milestone for our Year 11 students, as their GCSE exams have officially begun. Weโve been incredibly impressed by their focus, maturity, and the calm determination theyโve shown during this crucial time. We wish them all the best as they continue through the exam seasonโyour hard work is already making us proud.
We also had a heartfelt and memorable moment as we celebrated our Year 13 students in their Leaversโ Assembly. It was an emotional but joyous occasion. We are so proud of everything this cohort has achieved, and while weโre sad to see them go, weโre excited for the bright futures ahead of them. Whether theyโre heading off to university, apprenticeships, or the world of work, we know theyโll continue to shine.
๐๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅโ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ฌ
We have been working hard on embedding our school values with both students and staff. Now, weโd love to hear from you, our parent community! We are inviting parents to come into school and share their thoughts and feedback on our school values. Your input is incredibly valuable in shaping our school environment.
A separate message has been sent home via Arbor for families to sign up for this session, which will take place on Wednesday 14th May 2025.
We look forward to seeing many of you there and hearing your thoughts!
#SchoolValues #ParentEngagement #Community #Feedback
๐ฎโโ๏ธ ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐จ ๐๐ข๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ข, ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ซ
This week we were pleased to welcome PC Angelo, our Schools Early Intervention Officer from Nottinghamshire Police, to Chilwell School. As part of the Prevention Hub, PC Angelo plays a vital role in supporting our students and wider community. He delivers targeted intervention sessions, leads assemblies on important topics, and is always happy to speak with pupils who may have any concernsโwhether about school or the wider community. We're grateful for his continued support in helping to create a safe and positive environment for all.
๐ฃ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ง๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ฌ โ ๐๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ฒ!
We have two vacancies for parent governors at Chilwell School and are looking for committed parents/carers to join us in shaping the future of our school. No previous experience is required โ just a willingness to learn and contribute your skills.
Key responsibilities include:
โ Setting strategic direction
โ Holding the Head Teacher to account
โ Overseeing the schoolโs finances
We welcome nominations from all backgrounds, especially under-represented groups. A letter with full details has been sent via Arbor. Please check for eligibility and submit your nomination by 10:00am on 14th May 2025.
๐ฉ For queries or to submit nominations electronically, email pa@chilwellschool.co.uk.
๐ฆป๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ค ๐๐๐๐: ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ญ๐กโ๐๐๐ญ๐ก
As Deaf Awareness Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognise its importance and reflect on this yearโs theme, "Beyond Silence." The week is a time to raise awareness and promote understanding of the Deaf community and the importance of inclusion.
We are proud to have Deaf individuals as part of our school community and remain committed to ensuring that our school is a welcoming and supportive place for everyone.
Many of our students know Toby, our amazing Hearing Dog, who supports his dad, Mr Lucas. Toby is a wonderful reminder of the different ways people navigate the world and the power of support, understanding, and inclusion.
Letโs continue to learn, listen, and move beyond silence โ together.
#DeafAwarenessWeek #BeyondSilence #InclusionMatters #TobyTheHearingDog #SchoolCommunity
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Due to the forecasted high temperatures tomorrow and Friday, students will not be required to wear their blazers and may leave them at home. However, please remind your child to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
As blazers are often used to carry equipment, please ensure that all necessary items (such as books, stationery, any other school materials i.e timetable) are packed in their bags.
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๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ก
As we began our new 'one break, one lunch' model yesterday, we wanted to take a moment to share an update and address some of the feedback weโve received. We understand that the transition may feel busy and, for some students, a little unsettling. Please know that weโre fully aware of these concerns and are actively working to make improvements where needed.
The purpose of this change is to provide better supervision across the school during break and lunch times, enabling us to manage behavior more effectively and have more staff available to support students. This model, which was in place before the pandemic, aims to create a safer and more organised environment for all. While it is indeed busier, weโve introduced quiet areas where students who may feel overwhelmed can go for a more peaceful space to unwind. These areas are being monitored closely to ensure they meet studentsโ needs.
We are also working with our catering team to ensure that lunch runs smoothly, minimising wait times and providing plenty of time for students to enjoy their meals and recharge. We understand the importance of students having a proper break, and weโre committed to ensuring they have the opportunity to eat healthily and take a mental break during the day.
Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we continue to encourage students and parents to share their thoughts so that we can refine the process. Weโll be monitoring the situation closely and adjusting as necessary, keeping students' well-being at the heart of every decision.
๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ: ๐๐ข๐๐ซ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ฌ
Reminder emails have been sent to all Year 11 students today, listing the books they currently have checked out from the library. Students are not required to return them yet, but are encouraged to locate their books and keep them safe until after exams.
After exams, there are three ways to return library books:
*Drop them off at the library.
*Use the RETURNS box outside the main library door (regularly cleared).
*Return to Reception with a note stating the studentโs name.
Thanks for your cooperation! ๐
๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐
Before the Easter holidays, we raised an amazing ยฃ230 through our Easter raffle in support of Autism Acceptance. This generous amount will go directly into enhancing our learning support provision, helping us provide vital resources to support all our students. Thank you to everyone who contributed! ... See MoreSee Less
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Is rowing coming back? My daughter really loved it ๐
Dear Parents/Carers,
We hope you had a restful and enjoyable Easter break and managed to make the most of the lovely weather weโve been fortunate to have over the past two weeks.
Weโre writing to confirm that school reopens tomorrow (Tuesday 22 April), and weโre looking forward to welcoming your child back for the start of the summer term. Thereโs lots to look forward to over the coming weeks - from exciting end-of-term celebrations to our comprehensive transition programme for the new Year 7 pupils joining us in September 2025.
For our Year 11 and Year 13 students, weโre now entering a key period with GCSEs, A Levels, and vocational exams. Weโre incredibly proud of the hard work and commitment theyโve shown in preparing for these important milestones.
As we begin the new term, weโd like to inform you about two updates being introduced this term. These changes will be shared with students during return assemblies, and we appreciate your ongoing support in ensuring their success.
One Break, One Lunch:
Following a successful trial at the end of last term (starting the week of 28 April 2025), we will now be adopting the โone break, one lunchโ schedule going forward. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback and supportโitโs played a valuable role in making this change work well for both students and staff.
Mobile Phones and Headphones:
In line with Department for Education (DfE) guidance, mobile phones and similar devices must not be seen, heard, or used during the school day. These devices can cause unnecessary distractions, and our aim is to maintain a calm, focused learning environment. If students choose to bring their mobile phone to school, it must be switched off and stored in their school bag (not in their blazer or trouser pockets)
If a studentโs device is seen or heard during the day, it will be confiscated and must be collected by a parent or carer.
First time: device returned after parent collection
Second time: collection plus a meeting with the head of year
Third time: collection, SLT meeting, and device must be handed in daily
Reminder for Year 8 Families:
HPV vaccinations will take place on the first day back. Students in Year 8 should attend school in their PE kit to help ensure the process runs smoothly.
Cygnus Activities:
With the exception of Year 11 Intervention Sessions, Cygnus activities will start on Monday 28th April 2025. Information regarding activities for the Summer Term will be sent out on Wednesday.
Weโre excited to start the new term and look forward to seeing all of our students bright and early tomorrow morning!
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๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ซโ๐ฌ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐ โ ๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฆ ๐๐ญ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐ธ
It's been a busy but rewarding term, and I am so proud of the hard work and dedication shown by both staff and students alike.
Today has been a particularly special day at Chilwell School as we raised awareness of Autism acceptance. The atmosphere has been full of energy and positivity, with students and staff wearing bright colours to show their support and understanding. Weโve had music playing during break and lunch, filling the school with an uplifting vibe. We also ran a tombola raffle with some fantastic Easter goodies up for grabs, all in support of our Learning Support Department. This fundraising initiative will directly benefit students in our Learning Support Department, helping to provide them with the resources and support they need to thrive.
Itโs always wonderful to see our school community coming together for such important causes. Your continued support truly makes a difference, and I want to thank everyone who contributed to making today such a success.
As we look ahead, Iโd like to remind all parents and students that ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐ ๐ฏ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ will take place on the first day back, ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐. Please note that students should come to school in their PE kit on this day, as this will help with the smooth running of the vaccination process.
Finally, I want to wish each and every one of you a ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค. Whether youโre spending time with family, catching up on some well-earned rest, or enjoying the springtime sunshine, I hope you have a chance to relax and recharge. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ for the start of the Summer Term, which promises to be just as exciting and rewarding as the term weโve had.
Thank you once again for your continued support throughout the term. We are so fortunate to have such a dedicated and caring community here at Chilwell School.
Enjoy your Easter break, and we canโt wait to see you all when we return!
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Dear Parents, Guardians of Chilwell School and the wider Chilwell community,โ
We are excited to introduce easyfundraising, a simple way for you to support our school while shopping online - at no extra cost to you! By registering and shopping through easyfundraising, a percentage of your purchase is donated to Chilwell School, helping us fund essential resources and activities for our students.โ
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ:
๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ: Sign up at easyfundraising.org.uk and select Chilwell School as your chosen cause.โ
๐๐ก๐จ๐ฉ: Shop online with over 4,000 retailers, including popular stores like Amazon, Argos, and John Lewis.โ
๐๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: When you make a purchase, the retailer will donate a percentage to our school.โ
๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ:
๐๐จ ๐๐ฑ๐ญ๐ซ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ: The donations come from the retailers, so your purchase price remains the same.โ
๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ฌ: Support us while shopping for everyday items, gifts, or special treats.โ
๐๐๐ฌ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฉ: Registering takes just a few minutes, and the more supporters we have, the more funds we can raise.โ
๐๐๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐๐๐ฒ:
Visit our easyfundraising page: easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/chilwellschoolโ
Click "Support this Cause" and follow the prompts to register.โ
Start shopping through the easyfundraising website or app.โ
By choosing Chilwell School as your cause, you can make a significant impact on our community with minimal effort. Thank you for your continued support!โ
We have been given an introductory offer for the first 10 days, anyone that signs up, Chilwell School gets a ยฃ10 donation. ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐!!
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๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ซโ๐ฌ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐ - ๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐
Next week, we are proudly celebrating Autism Acceptance Week. Itโs an important opportunity for us all to come together and deepen our understanding, support, and acceptance of students and individuals with autism.
๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ค: As part of our celebrations, we are holding a non-uniform day next Friday, with the theme of colour. We encourage all students to wear something colourful to show their support. There will be no cost for this, and we hope to see lots of vibrant outfits!
Along with the non-uniform day, there will also be a raffle, with tickets on sale throughout the week. The lucky winners will receive chocolaty treat prizes on Friday. In support of this, we are seeking donations of Easter treats to make the raffle even more special. If you would like to contribute, please feel free to send in Easter-themed goodies such as chocolates, small Easter eggs, or other sweet treats. Your support means so much as we come together to promote greater understanding and acceptance for those with autism. A donation tub will be available in the main reception.
๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐๐ค๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐: The Prom Committee will be hosting a cake and sweet sale on Friday during break time in the Quads to raise funds for prom-related items such as the photo booth, balloons, and the sweet cart. Please share this information with your child and encourage them to take part in this fun event.
๐๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ก๐ฌ: Order Now for Free Delivery
We are pleased to inform you that the Year 11 and Year 13 photographs have now been issued to students. To qualify for free delivery to school, please make sure to place your orders as soon as possible.
๐๐ง๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ค - ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐: Book online for an online talk with Jane Keyworth supporting children with ADHD, offering practical support and explaining more about the condition. See image for further details.
๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ: We would like to inform you about important changes to the eligibility and application process for Free School Meals. These changes reflect the introduction of Universal Credit and the phasing out of other income-based benefits. The transitional protection period will end on 31 March 2025.
We strongly encourage all parents and carers to check eligibility online before the deadline to ensure your child continues to receive free school meals. Online applications provide immediate results. If you are unable to apply online, you can contact the Nottinghamshire County Council customer service centre at 0300 500 80 80.
Full details have been sent to families via Arbor
๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ก ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐: We are happy to report that the trial of the one break, one lunch schedule, which took place last Friday, was even more successful than the previous one. Significant improvements were made based on last week's feedback, and the overall response has been very positive.
Thank you again for your continued involvement in making our school a better, more inclusive place for all.
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๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ซโ๐ฌ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐: ๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐
๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฒ:
Weโre wanting to make some positive changes to our schoolโs break and lunchtime arrangements, therefore for the last three Fridayโs starting from this week - 21st March 2025 we will be trialling a one break, one lunch model. If successful we plan to move to this model after the easter break.
๐๐ก๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ?
One Break for Everyone: 10:40am โ 11:00am for all students.
One Lunch Period:
First Sitting (12:40 โ 13:05): Year 7 and Year 10
Second Sitting (13:05 โ 13:30): Year 8 and Year 9
Year 11 will enjoy their lunch in the Bistro.
๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ญ?
Hot Meals in the Small Canteen for all year groups.
Grab-and-Go Snacks and Sandwiches in the Large Canteen and Snack Shack.
The Bistro dining experience for Year 11.
๐๐จ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ:
More staff will be available to monitor these areas to ensure things run smoothly.
๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐?
We believe this new approach will make lunchtime simpler, faster, and more enjoyable for everyone! It will also reduce waiting times, make it easier to supervise, and give students a more relaxed experience.
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฉ:
Please encourage your child to:
Be on time for their sitting so everyone has enough time to eat.
Keep the canteen area tidy and respect their peers and staff.
Weโre excited about these changes and confident theyโll improve the lunchtime experience. If you have any questions, donโt hesitate to reach out.
๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐:
We are excited to announce that also this Friday, we will be celebrating Comic Relief with a non-uniform day. Students are encouraged to participate by wearing casual clothes, red themed clothes, silly outfits, or even pyjamas to mark the occasion.
๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐:
We ask for a ยฃ1 donation from students to take part in the non-uniform day. These donations will be collected in buckets at each gate. For those who prefer not to donate, students are welcome to come to school in their school uniform instead. There will be cake sales at break time for students to buy with cash only. All proceeds will go to support the charitable causes of Comic Relief, both in the UK and internationally.
We look forward to seeing all the creative and fun outfits! Please ensure that students dress appropriately for a school environment.
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๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ'๐ ๐จ๐ฝ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ - 10/03/2025
๐ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ต ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐
A reminder that the Year 9 vaccinations will take place tomorrow, Tuesday 11th March. Please ensure your child comes to school in their PE kit to help make the process run as smoothly as possible.
๐ ๐ก๐ผ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐ต๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ง๐ถ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐
Jordan Kelsall from Nottingham Panthers has kindly offered tickets for the final community programme game of the season. Here are the details:
๐ Nottingham Panthers vs Cardiff Devils
๐ Wednesday, 19th March
โฐ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
๐ Location: Motorpoint Arena
๐๏ธ Ticket Link: Sent via Arbor
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported the programme so far! A total of 119 tickets have been sold across the season, with 65 tickets sold for the last event. Jordan will provide an update on the final donation to the school once the season concludes. We appreciate your support! ๐
๐ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ต ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐๐น๐๐บ ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐
This important event will take place on Thursday, 13th March, from 5:50pm. Please check the letter sent home to families for more information. Please ensure you come at your allocated time. We look forward to seeing you there!
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