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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🌟 Headteacher’s Update – Autumn 2 Half Term 🌟
It’s been a great start to the Autumn 2 half term and we’re looking forward to a busy few weeks in the run-up to Christmas. There’s lots happening across the school community — here are just a few highlights:
🎉 Silly Socks Day – Monday 10th November 2025
We’ll be celebrating the start of Anti-Bullying Week with our Silly Socks Day! Students are encouraged to wear their silliest, brightest socks to show support for kindness, respect and standing up against bullying.
🌺 Remembrance Day – Tuesday 11th November 2025
At 11:00am, our school community will come together to reflect and remember those who gave their lives in service. This will be a time for respect, silence and gratitude as we think about the sacrifices made for our freedom.
🥧 Whites Bakery Visit – Tuesday 11th November 2025
During lunch, Whites Bakery, a reputable company providing school-compliant desserts, will be joining our catering team to hand out samples and chat with students. They will be running a short trial and feedback session as they explore adding their products to our menu.
You can find out more about them here: White’s Bakery – Individually wrapped home-baked goods for schools.
☕ Hot Chocolate Sale – Thursday 13th & Friday 14th November 2025
Our Year 11 students will be selling hot chocolate during break and lunch to raise funds for their prom next summer. A lovely way to support them and enjoy a warm treat on these chilly autumn days!
💛 Children in Need – Friday 14th November 2025
We’ll be holding a non-uniform day in support of this fantastic cause. Students can take part by donating £1 — collection buckets will be at the school gates in the morning. Let’s make a difference together!
☕ Hot Chocolate Sale – Thursday 13th & Friday 14th November 2025
Our Year 11 students will be selling hot chocolate during break and lunch to raise funds for their prom next summer. A lovely way to support them and enjoy a warm treat on these chilly autumn days!
🎓 Careers Day – Tuesday 25th November 2025
Our annual Careers Fair for Years 10–13 will take place in the Lakeview Building, Chilwell Sixth Form. We’ll be welcoming a wide range of visitors from businesses and education — people who are keen to talk to students about their future pathways, aspirations and career goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with employers, universities and professionals who can help guide students toward success.
📈 The Importance of Attendance
We’ve been really pleased to see how well attendance has started this half term — thank you to everyone for your efforts in ensuring students are in school and ready to learn. Every single day in school makes a difference.
Good attendance isn’t just about lessons — it’s about building friendships, growing confidence, and being part of our vibrant school community.
Let’s keep up the great work together as we move toward the end of term — every day counts!
🌧️ Supporting Our Community – Storm Melissa Relief
Many of us have been deeply saddened by the recent tragedy in Jamaica following Storm Melissa. We know that a number of staff, students, and families in our community have been directly affected, with loved ones still facing the aftermath.
As a school, we have decided to donate the proceeds from our recent Quiz Night to support those impacted. If anyone in our community would like to contribute further, we’ve opened an option on Arbor in the school shop where donations can be made directly. We will be accepting donations until Friday 14th November 2025.
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🎉 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.
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🎓 Join Us for Our Sixth Form Open Evening! 🎓
Are you thinking about your next steps after GCSEs? Come and discover everything our Sixth Form has to offer!
📅 Thursday 16th October
🕕 6:00 – 7:30pm
Explore our subject stands, enjoy taster talks, and take part in guided tours of our facilities. You’ll 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.
✨ We can’t wait to welcome you!
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✨ Headteacher’s Update ✨
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.
📢 Holiday Activities and Food Programme
We’ve shared a briefing and parent guide for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme. Look out for messages on Arbor.
📅 School Term & Holiday Dates Consultation 2027–2030
Nottinghamshire County Council is currently consulting on proposed school holiday and term-time dates from 2027–2030. The consultation is open until 14 December 2025.
👉 Please take a few minutes to complete the online survey and share your views. Every response will help shape the final decisions.
🔗 completing the online survey response form
or email: schoolholidayconsultation@nottscc.gov.uk
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⏰✨ 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 ✨⏰
Our Open Evening 2025 is almost here!
📅 Thursday 2nd October
🕒 6 – 8pm
📍 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. 💙
👉 No booking needed – just drop in!
We look forward to welcoming you!
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𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
We warmly invite all prospective students and their families to join us for our Open Evening on:
📅 2nd October 2025
🕒 6 - 8pm
📍 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.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:
Meet our staff and students – discover the warm, supportive atmosphere of our community.
Tour the school – see our classrooms, specialist facilities and learning spaces in action.
Hear from our Headteacher – presentations will take place throughout the evening.
Experience subject areas – take part in hands-on activities and demonstrations across departments.
Find out about our future plans – including information on our exciting new build project through the Department for Education programme.
Ask questions – 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. You’ll 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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✨ Welcome Back! ✨
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 – the building feels complete once again.
This year, we continue to embed our key SPARK values in everything we do and promote:
⭐ Success
💪 Perseverance
🌟 Aspiration
📝 Responsibility
💖 Kindness
The new academic year also brings with it some exciting changes to enhance every student’s 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 can’t wait to see our students shine!
📅 Key Dates for Your Diary 📅
9/9/25: Year 10 Welcome Evening (Zoom) – 6.00pm
9/9/25: Year 11 Welcome Evening (Zoom) – 6.30pm
11/9/25: Year 7 Welcome Evening (Zoom) – 6.00pm
11/9/25: Year 8 Welcome Evening (Zoom) – 6.30pm
11/9/25: Year 9 Welcome Evening (Zoom) – 7.00pm
16/9/25: Sixth Form Welcome Evening (Zoom) – 6.00pm
2/10/25: Open Evening for New Starters 2026/27 – 6.00pm
9/10/25: Year 7 Tutor Evening – 4.30pm
16/10/25: Sixth Form Open Evening – 6.00pm
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