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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.
🌟 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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🎉 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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𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞
𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐔𝐩, 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟏𝟏 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 & 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞!
Year 11 Leavers' Assembly is set for Monday, June 23rd, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 11:50 AM in the school theatre. Please ensure students arrive on time. No uniform is needed for the assembly!
For our uniform Swap Shop and are collecting blazers and ties. For every blazer donated, your child gets five raffle entries, and one for each tie, to win a £30 Amazon voucher (three winners!). We'll also take PE kit and sports gear.
Drop off donations at the front of the school on Monday morning before the assembly, or at main reception from next week, after exams. The raffle will be drawn at the assembly's end.
Thanks for your support!
👕 𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐩 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫! 👖
Our next Uniform Swap Shop event is happening on Wednesday, 2nd July at 3:10 PM!
Come along to pick up or donate pre-loved school uniform items. ♻️For more info, please visit our website: www.chilwellschool.co.uk/parents/uniform-equipment-and-transport/school-uniform-swap-or-shop/
Thank you for supporting sustainable schoolwear! 💚
𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 – 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 & 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞
As part of our continued commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of all our students and staff, we have introduced a Kitt Medical Anaphylaxis Kitt in the school’s large canteen area. This wall-mounted emergency unit provides quick and easy access to potentially life-saving allergy medication, including adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs), for use in the event of a severe allergic reaction.
Some of you may have seen this innovative initiative featured on Dragons’ Den. The Kitt Medical Anaphylaxis Kit was showcased on BBC One's Dragons' Den in February 2025, where founders Zak Marks and James Cohen secured a £75,000 investment from Deborah Meaden and Steven Bartlett for their life-saving allergy kits . Their appearance highlighted the importance of accessible allergy care in public spaces, and we are proud to be among the institutions adopting this proactive approach.
𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠
We’d like to remind everyone about our Easyfundraising page, which plays a key role in supporting the much-needed rebuild of our school.
With a new build hopefully on the horizon, we’re excited to bring along shiny new furniture and resources that will make our school a fresh, inspiring place to learn and grow. Your support—whether through donations or simply by shopping online via Easyfundraising—can make a real difference. Every contribution helps bring us closer to providing the high-quality environment our students deserve.
Please continue to use and share our Easyfundraising link. These donations will help SO MUCH, so please sign up to support us – it’s completely FREE and doesn’t take long. www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/chilwell-school/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_camp...
Thank you for your ongoing support.
𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬
We’re pleased to share that we have successfully appointed two new parent governors. Thank you to everyone who took part in the voting process, and to those who expressed an interest in becoming a governor.
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📣 Chilwell School Enhances Communication with Digital Signage
Chilwell School in Nottinghamshire has transformed its internal communications by implementing digital signage powered by the Lenovo Chromebox Micro and TrilbyTV. This collaboration, supported by educational IT provider Getech, has enabled the school to engage students, staff, and visitors more effectively.
With 15 strategically placed screens across the campus, Chilwell School shares real-time updates, inspirational quotes, lesson timetables, and school news. The user-friendly TrilbyTV platform allows for easy content scheduling and management, ensuring information is always current and relevant.
The Lenovo Chromebox Micro, chosen for its compact size and durability, serves as the reliable media player behind the scenes. Its fanless design and dust-resistant build make it ideal for the school’s dynamic environment.
For a closer look at how this digital signage solution is making a difference at Chilwell School, watch the full testimonial video below.
👉 Watch the full testimonial video here www.trilbytv.co.uk/lenovo-chromebox-micro-supports-easy-and-effective-digital-signage-at-chilwell...
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🌟 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 & 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬! 🌟
We're rapidly approaching the end of another busy half term! It's been a hectic but productive one, especially with our Year 11s and 13s starting their exams. As these exams continue into the next half term, we want to take a moment to wish all of our students the best of luck as they revise and tackle these important assessments. Your hard work is truly inspiring!
Our 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤, 𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 has been running smoothly, and it's fantastic to see students adjusting to the slightly busier school atmosphere. It’s also been wonderful to witness some of the pre-COVID social interactions returning – a welcome change for everyone! 😊
Looking ahead to our final half term, we’re excited about 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤! It’s always such a highlight of the school year, and we can’t wait to see the students making the most of all the fun and enriching experiences. Thank you to all the families who are up-to-date with payments – we really appreciate your support. However, there are still a number of outstanding payments, and as so much organisation goes into planning this week, it’s vital that all payments are made to ensure everything runs smoothly and the students have the best possible experience.
🎮 𝐀 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭-𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! 🎮
As part of one of our activities and with plans for a potential Cygnus Club in the future, we are looking to create a collection of gaming equipment, from the retro Commodore 64 to PlayStations and XBoxes. If you have any gaming equipment collecting dust in your attic and would like to donate it to the school, we would be so grateful. Your donation would help provide an awesome experience for our students! 🙌
🗳️ 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞🗳️
As we received more nominations than vacancies, the parent governor nominations will now go to a ballot. Please check the letter you received, via Arbor, for the list of candidates, and be sure to vote! There are two ways to vote:
In-Person Voting:
🌼Read the candidate statements included in the letter
🌼Mark an ‘X’ next to the names of the candidates you wish to vote for (only two candidates)
🌼Seal the completed ballot paper in an unmarked envelope
🌼Place that envelope in a second envelope with your full name on it, seal it, and return it to the ballot box at Chilwell School’s reception by Monday, June 2nd at 3pm
Your vote will remain confidential, as your details on the second envelope will only be checked for eligibility, and your vote will be anonymous.
Electronic Voting:
Alternatively, you can vote electronically! Simply complete the form via the link provided in the letter. Please use the email address registered with the school, and note that only one response per email address will be counted
🌞 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝: 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 🌞
We will be returning to school after the half term break on Monday, 2nd June 2025. As we head into the warmer months, we’ll continue to keep families updated on any temporary adjustments to uniform expectations due to the weather.
In the meantime, we kindly ask that you remind your children to come to school prepared for the warmer weather:
✅ Bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated
✅ Apply sun cream before school
✅ Wear a sun hat or cap for outdoor activities
✅ Take advantage of shaded areas during break and lunch
Your support helps us ensure students stay safe and comfortable while enjoying their learning throughout the summer term! 🌼💧🧢
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