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Allyssa and Maddison's Stunning City Shots
Year 10 students, Allyssa and Maddison, submitted photographs from their Art trip to Liverpool to the the Rotary Young Photographer Competition
Ella and Amelia Learn from the Best
Local chef, Andrew Bourne, of The Alexandra Court Hotel, shared his culinary expertise with our two Rotary Young Chef competitors, Ella and Amelia
Seventeen Swimathon Superstars
Seventeen CHS students took part in the Congleton Rotary Swimathon, totalling over 700 lengths between them in aid of charity.
Your Chance to Get Involved
Our Parents in Partnership (PiP) team are meeting on Wednesday 1st March at 7pm.
St Valentine's Raffle raises Funds for Georgia
We raffled off three fantastic hampers in our St Valentine's Raffle in aid of The Georgia Leigh Ogden Foundation.
Still Time to Support our Swimathon Charity Swimmers
Just a reminder that our students are taking part in the Rotary International Swimathon on 11 March and there is still time to support them with sponsorship.
Counting Crows (and Other Birds)
Year 7 students counted the birds they could see on our Box Lane site as part of the RSPB Big Schools Birdwatch in February
Year 7's Guess the Employers Event
In February, our Careers team ran a 'Guess the Employer' event for our Year 7 students, challenging them to ask questions to establish each guest's job role and company.
Students Help the RSPB Count Birds
We’re taking part in the Big Schools’ Birdwatch, part of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, in February, helping to record bird numbers in the UK.
Louis Helps Prevent Flooding Disaster for his Neighbours
In January, Year 11 Louis K's thoughtfulness helped to prevent his neighbours' homes from flooding.
Eco Club will make School Spaces Greener and Cleaner Places
All students are invited to join our new Eco Club, which will run every Tuesday from 3-4pm.
Calling all Student and Staff Swimmers
We're looking for students and staff to make up teams to take part in the Congleton Rotary Swimathon in March.
Annie Announced - Auditions Approaching!
Annie will be our musical for 2023. Students are invited to take part in two audition workshops in preparation for the auditions.
Fantastic Support for Foodbank Friday
A huge thank you to everyone for their fantastic support with our Sixth Form students' Foodbank Friday appeal.
Fantastic Performances at our Christmas Showcase
Our Christmas Showcase really demonstrated what a fantastically talented school of students we have at CHS. What a night!
CHS Students Awarded for Documenting Congleton History
Congratulations to Joseph, Emily and Holly, who all excelled in the Congleton Museum Young Persons Documenting History Competition.
Christmas Market Success
Our first ever Christmas Market was a great success, raising almost £1,500 for PiP funds that will enrich students' CHS experience.
Young Chefs Serve Up Success at CHS
Eight of our students took part in the first round of the Rotary Young Chef Competition in November, producing an array of wonderful dishes.
Congleton Students Work with Mayor to Tackle Green Issues
We were delighted to welcome the Mayor of Congleton and Eaton Bank students in to school in November to discuss working together to tackle 'green' issues
Elkie Cooks Up Fundraising Plan
Elkie B used her cooking skills to help raise funds for a local care home
Foodbank Friday is Back!
CHS Foodbank Friday is back and we are asking parents, carers and the local community to help us support The Storehouse Foodbank in any way they can.
Head Students Lay Remembrance Wreath
We were very proud to be represented at Sunday's Remembrance Day Parade by our Head Students, Grace K and Ryan C, who laid a wreath on behalf of Congleton High School.
Speed Networking Event Inspires and Informs Year 8 Students
Our Year 8 Speed Networking Event was an invaluable and inspirational opportunity for our students, which gave them really useful information about a wide range of careers and experience of talking with employers.
Official Launch for Annabel's Bee Garden
We are delighted to announce that the Just Bee Garden, inspired by Year 8 Annabel J's original design, will be officially opened in Congleton Park at 10:15am on Friday 15th July.
Great Pride in our School Community
On Wednesday 29th June, our LGBTQ+ Ambassadors are holding putting the fun in fundraising with their Pride Stall event on behalf of Congleton Pride and Switchboard LGBTQ+ helpline.
Court Outing
Seven of our students visited Crewe Magistrates Court in June as part of their ASDAN course, giving them a unique insight in to the role of Magistrates and the court.
A Rubbish Idea
Year 12 Rebecca J is on a mission to reduce littering at CHS and has put together an assembly and a great poster competition to help combat the issue.
Funding Secures CHS Volleyball Success
A fantastic £2,100 donation from health insurance provider, WPA, through its WPA Benevolent Fund, will really help us to continue our Volleyball success at CHS.
Recognising and Rewarding Local Talent
Our fantastic Spring in a Frame Wildlife Competition and Exhibition was a great opportunity to showcase the wonderful photographic talents of our local young people whilst raising much needed funds for Ukraine.
Lucky Friday 13th for Barney and James
On Friday 13th May, Lynne Evans and Tony Bartley from Congleton Choral Society visited CHS to present Year 9 students, Barney M and James C, with the annual Margaret Williamson Music Bursary Award
A Day in the Country
Our Year 10 ASDAN students ventured over to Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve in May as part of their Environmental module.
CHS Hosts Congleton Children's Wildlife Competition Exhibition
CHS will host the Spring in a Frame 2022 Photography Competition Exhibition on May 18, and visitors will be able to enjoy all the wonderful images submitted by CHS and Eaton Bank students and primary school pupils from Congleton and surrounding areas.
Year 8 Students Earn Respect
We were very proud to watch the Mayor of Congleton present our eight Year 8 students with their Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Respect Course graduation certificates in April.
Year 8's Watery Start to the Summer Term
Year 8's fourth week on the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Respect Course turned out to be a very watery one for their course leader, Sean!
CHS Careers Fair Success
In March, we held our biggest ever Careers Fair, with over forty exhibiting employers, training and apprenticeship providers and educators arriving on the day to help our young people start to plan their futures.
Week Three of Year 8's Respect Course
Our Year 8 students are in the third week of the Fire Service Respect Course and their skills and confidence continue to grow.
Well Versed
We were extremely proud that our Year 13 student, Lily S, represented us at the official unveiling of the Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy statue on International Women’s Day, reciting her original poem, CW12 2DW.
Morrisons Support for The Hub
A HUGE thank you to Morrisons in Congleton for another very much appreciated donation to our wellbeing provision, The Hub.
The CHS Careers Fair is Back!
The CHS Careers Fair is back, and bigger and better than ever!
Community Champions
We’d like to thank the Congleton branches of Morrisons and Co-op who have both provided donations for our wellbeing provision, The Hub.
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