29 January 2024
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Practice Makes Prefect!

We held our first upper and lower school Prefect Workshop at the end of January, which was a really enjoyable and positive event.

29 January 2024
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A Second Hamilton Opportunity for Students

In January a second group of our Year 8-13 Performing Arts students were lucky enough to watch Hamilton at the Palace Theatre in Manchester.

29 January 2024
Image of Ollie Competes in Open Dutch Championships

Ollie Competes in Open Dutch Championships

Our Year 11 student, Ollie P, competed in the Open Dutch Taekwondo Championships at the end of January

23 January 2024
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Scientists Inform and Inspire Year 9

In January we held our Year 9 Science Careers Event and welcomed professionals involved in many different aspects of the scientific world to talk about their job roles.

22 January 2024
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Congleton Sixth Form Students Make History

Sixth Form students from Congleton High School enjoyed great success in the first ever Congleton Sixth Forms History Essay Competition.

22 January 2024
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CHS House Draw Takes Place

Our new Heads of House have announced in which of our four Houses - Angelou, Attenborough, Mandela and Shakespeare - each form group now resides.

18 January 2024
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Apprenticeship Opportunity for Year 12 Students

In January a group of our Year 13 Sixth Form students took part in a Mock Assessment Centre Day run by The Cheshire and Warrington Pledge at Shrigley Hall

17 January 2024
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Morrisons Support for our Free Breakfast Club

We were delighted to receive a generous donation of breakfast items and vouchers from Congleton Community Champion, Morrisons.

16 January 2024
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The CHS Information Superhighway

The CHS Information Superhighway (aka the main hall corridor) is now the place for students to be!

11 January 2024
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Science Club Students Rocket in to the New Year

In their first session of the new year, our Science Club students had great fun building and testing Rocket Cars

20 December 2023
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Celebrating the Rewards of Seven Great Years at CHS

We were very proud to be able to celebrate our Year 13 Class of 2022-23's seven great years at CHS at our Sixth Form Awards Evening.

20 December 2023
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Recognising and Rewarding Excellence

Just before Christmas we held Recognition Assemblies for all our year groups, celebrating students' great achievements throughout the autumn term.

19 December 2023
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GCSE German Students get a Taste of Germany in Manchester

Our GCSE German students were able to get a taste of German Christmas Markets when they visited the Christmas Markets in Manchester in December.

18 December 2023
Image of Harry Demonstrates Courage, Ambition and Scholarly Excellence

Harry Demonstrates Courage, Ambition and Scholarly Excellence

English teacher, Mrs Jakobsen, was delighted with the writing assessment results from her Year 8 class, particularly the work by Harry F.

15 December 2023
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A Spectacular Christmas Showcase!

Over 100 students from across the school community excelled in our Performing Arts team’s fantastic Christmas Showcase.

15 December 2023
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Year 10 Biologists Increase Knowledge and Understanding

Reinflating a sheep lung gave Year 10 Biologists a greater understanding of the respiratory system.

15 December 2023
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Breakfast with the Head for Over 160 Students

Over 160 students joined Ms Thurland to enjoy Breakfast with the Head at the end of December.

15 December 2023
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A Fantastic Final Food Bank Friday

The third and final week of Food Bank Friday 2023 saw another great collection by our Sixth Form students on behalf of The Storehouse Congleton. 

14 December 2023
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Year 9's Big Arts Day

In December, our Year 9 students spent a full day exploring their creativity and produced some amazing artworks as a result

13 December 2023
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Isaac Achieves Grade 2 Trumpet

Year 9 students, Isaac W, passed his Grade 2 Trumpet with flying colours in December

12 December 2023
Image of Year 10 Students get Creative with their English Homework

Year 10 Students get Creative with their English Homework

Mrs Smith challenged her Year 10 GCSE English Language students to think on the spot and she wasn't disappointed by the result!

11 December 2023
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CHS Students’ Sailing Success

Three Congleton High School students celebrated success on the water at Rudyard Lake Sailing Club’s recent annual awards ceremony. 

11 December 2023
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Another Fantastic Food Bank Friday

Thanks to all the CHS families who were able to send in items for our latest Food Bank Friday collection.

11 December 2023
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Oscar’s Swimming Success Continues

Our Y9 swimming superstar has continued his success in the pool this term.

11 December 2023
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CHS Drama Students Nominated for Awards

CHS Drama students, past and present, have been nominated for awards in the National Operatic and Dramatic Association Awards in February.

7 December 2023
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Drama Students Experience Hamilton at the Palace

Year 9 and Year 10 Drama students visited The Palace Theatre in December to see Hamilton live.

7 December 2023
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A Winning Design for a Christmas Card

Well done to the overall winner of our 2023 Christmas Card Competition, Year 9 Mia T.

7 December 2023
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Year 10 Computer Scientists use their Colour Depth Skills

Our Year 10 Computer Scientists explored colour depth in December and created some great 8-bit images.

6 December 2023
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MFL CLub Students' Italian Pasta Lesson

As part of their study of the Italian language and culture, our MFL Club students learned how to make a pasta dish using mainly Italian instructions!

6 December 2023
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Scholarly Excellence from Year 9 English Students

Mrs McKenzie's Year 9 English students demonstrated Scholarly Excellence in their essays discussing set text, The Hate You Give.

5 December 2023
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Join us to Celebrate Year 9's Big Art Skills!

We'll be holding an exhibition of all the artworks created during our Year 9 Big Arts Day and families are invited to join us to celebrate all the wonderful talent at CHS.

4 December 2023
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CHS Maths Team CyberFirst Girls North West Winners

We were delighted to learn that a team of CHS Maths students were the CyberFirst Girls North West winners.

1 December 2023
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Food Bank Friday Collection One of Biggest Yet

A big THANK YOU to everyone who was able to contribute to one of our biggest ever Food Bank Friday collections.

1 December 2023
Image of CHS Christmas Market Raises over £1500

CHS Christmas Market Raises over £1500

Our Christmas Market on Friday 1st December raised a total of £1513.76, so thank you to everyone who came along to support the event.

30 November 2023
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Marble Run Challenge for Science Club Students

Our Science Club students created their own Marble Runs in the after-school sessions in November

30 November 2023
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Bike Safety Training for Year 7 Cyclists

In November, a group of our Year 7 students took part in some cycle training with instructors from Cycle Ready.

29 November 2023
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Food Bank Friday is Back!

Our Sixth Form students are running Food Bank Friday again, helping to collect items for The Storehouse Food Bank.

29 November 2023
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Respect for our Year 9 Students

We are very proud to see another group of Year 9 students excel on the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Respect course.

29 November 2023
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Year 8 Language Ambassadors Visit Black Firs

Our Year 8 Language Ambassadors delivered an introduction to five languages for pupils at Black Firs in November

29 November 2023
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Celebrating GCSE Effort and Achievement

We were very proud to host an evening celebrating the effort and achievement of our Year 11 class of 2022-23

28 November 2023
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Year 8 Scientists See the Light

Ms Figiel’s Year 8 Scientists have been working on their ‘Light’ topic this half-term.

28 November 2023
Image of MFL Club Students Create their own Mona Lisas

MFL Club Students Create their own Mona Lisas

Our MFL club students tried drawing like Da Vinci as part of their studies of the Italian language and culture.

27 November 2023
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Students Compete in Rotary Young Chef Competition

Eight of our students took part in the first stage of the Rotary Young Chef competition in November and two now go through to the next round.

24 November 2023
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Breakfast with the Head for Competition Winners

Another group of students, including the winners of our Christmas Card competition enjoyed a lovely breakfast with the Head on Friday 24th November.

24 November 2023
Image of Year 13 Investigate Apprenticeship Opportunities

Year 13 Investigate Apprenticeship Opportunities

Thirty-six of our Year 13 students visited The National Apprenticeship Show in Liverpool in November.

23 November 2023
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A CHS Treat for all the Family

Our Christmas Market on Friday 1st December will be the perfect opportunity to treat yourself and all the family.

23 November 2023
Image of Antonia and Becky Celebrate Music Grade Exam Success

Antonia and Becky Celebrate Music Grade Exam Success

Antonia L and Becky L are celebrating great results in their Music Grade exams

23 November 2023
Image of Do You Know Your Bronchus from Your Bronchiole?

Do You Know Your Bronchus from Your Bronchiole?

Mrs Fitzsimmons' Year 8 Scientists have been learning about the structure and function of lungs.

23 November 2023
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Sixth Form Application Deadline is Friday 1st December

Don't miss the chance to become part of our fantastic CHS Sixth Form - Deadline for applications is Friday 1st December.

23 November 2023
Image of DNA Discoveries for our Year 11 Scientists

DNA Discoveries for our Year 11 Scientists

In November Mrs Fitzsimmons’ Year 11 Scientists studied the structure of DNA.

22 November 2023
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Important Information for All Year 11 Families

Ofqual is consulting with families and schools regarding the continuation of additional support for Year 11 students sitting Science and Maths GCSEs in 2024.

22 November 2023
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50 CHS Shoebox Gifts for Children Across the World

Thanks to the generosity of CHS families, we collected over 50 shoebox gifts that will be shared with children all over the world at Christmas.

22 November 2023
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Landon Lands a Monster Carp

Landon P was able to catch some impressive carp when he visited France.

22 November 2023
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Join Us for a Celebration of CHS Performing Arts Talent

Our Performing Arts team are holding their Christmas Showcase on Thursday 14th December from 6pm.

20 November 2023
Image of Bright Spark, Lexi, Demonstrates Scholarly Excellence

Bright Spark, Lexi, Demonstrates Scholarly Excellence

Lexi B's work on the Electricity topic in Science was a shining example of Scholarly Excellence.

20 November 2023
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William and Amber Volunteer with Santa!

Year 9 William S and Year 7 Amber S worked with the elves to make Santa's sleigh clean and safe for his Congleton rounds.

20 November 2023
Image of Year 7 Experience the Screaming Jelly Baby Experiment.

Year 7 Experience the Screaming Jelly Baby Experiment.

Our Year 7 students experienced the infamous Screaming Jelly Baby experiment in their Science lessons in November

17 November 2023
Image of Year 8 Rugby's 7-2 Win Levels Up Congleton Cup

Year 8 Rugby's 7-2 Win Levels Up Congleton Cup

Our Year 8 Rugby team's win against Eaton Bank enabled us to level up the Congleton Cup series.

17 November 2023
Image of Over £800 Raised for BBC Children in Need

Over £800 Raised for BBC Children in Need

Our fantastic Charity Ambassadors, students and staff raised a phenomenal £890.32 for BBC Children in Need in November!

16 November 2023
Image of A Christmas Carol for Year 10 and Year 11

A Christmas Carol for Year 10 and Year 11

In November we welcomed actors from Quantum Theatre who performed "A Christmas Carol," for Year 10 and Year 11.

15 November 2023
Image of Miley's Confidence Builds with Kick-Boxing Belt Success

Miley's Confidence Builds with Kick-Boxing Belt Success

Year 8 student, Miley DW, passed her Red Belt (first belt) in kick-boxing November.

15 November 2023
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Calling the Year 11 Class of 2022-23

Our GCSE Awards Evening will be held at CHS on Wednesday 29th November from 6-7:30pm.

15 November 2023
Image of Great Football Result for Year 8 and 9

Great Football Result for Year 8 and 9

Our Year 8 and Year 9 Footballers finished second overall in their November matches at Shavington with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

14 November 2023
Image of Harrison Sums Up Scholarly Excellence

Harrison Sums Up Scholarly Excellence

Year 11 Harrison W has consistently demonstrated Scholarly Excellence in Maths this year.

14 November 2023
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Year 7 Scientists demonstrate Excellence, Curiosity and Courage

Year 7 completed their first dissection in November to help with their understanding of the Human Body topic.

14 November 2023
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Paris Inspires CHS Artists

Our GCSE and A Level Artists were inspired by their trip to Paris in November

13 November 2023
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Save the Date for our Christmas Market!

The CHS Christmas Market is back from 4-6pm on Friday 1st December

13 November 2023
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William Volunteers with Royal British Legion

Year 7 student, William AS, raised around £600 selling poppies over the Remembrance weekend.

13 November 2023
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Plane Sailing for Key Stage 3 Scientists

Our Key Stage 3 Science Club students tested their own paper plane designs in November

13 November 2023
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Year 9 Scientists Metal Investigations

Our Year 9 Scientists have made a great start on their new Metals topic.

12 November 2023
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Head Students Represent CHS at Town Remembrance Service

Our Head Students and Deputy Head Students represented CHS students and staff at the town Remembrance service in November.

12 November 2023
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Josh was Squadron Banner Bearer

Year 13 Deputy Head Student, Joshua BP, was the banner bearer for the 230 Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets at the town Remembrance Service.

10 November 2023
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CHS Remembers

On Friday 10th November, we took some precious moments to stop and reflect as a school on the great courage and sacrifice of those who have fought for our freedoms.

9 November 2023
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"I'll Remember this Forever!"

Thirty of our Performing Arts students visited the Empire Theatre to take part in workshops before experiencing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory live on stage.

6 November 2023
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Olly Competes in Irish National Championships

Year 11 Olly P took part in the Irish Taekwondo Association National Championships in Limerick.

6 November 2023
Image of Rowan and Rhys Support Event First Aiders

Rowan and Rhys Support Event First Aiders

Year 9 students, Rowan T and Rhys E, helped St John Ambulance staff to attend to a lady who had fallen in the park at the town bonfire.

5 November 2023
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Year 7's Monster After School Art Activities

Our Year 7 Art Club students created great Monster drawings for Halloween.

4 November 2023
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Parkrun Fun for Students and Staff

Students and staff gathered in Congleton Park again on a Saturday morning to take part in the CHS Parkrun.

4 November 2023
Image of Amber's Excellence, Courage and Ambition Burns Bright

Amber's Excellence, Courage and Ambition Burns Bright

Year 7 Amber regularly volunteers for local causes, including the annual Rotary Club Bonfire and Fireworks event.

2 November 2023
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Speedy Careers Opportunity for Year 8

As part of our ongoing Careers programme, our Year 8 students took part in a Speed Networking event in November.

1 November 2023
Image of Year 7 Scientists Investigate Fruit Power!

Year 7 Scientists Investigate Fruit Power!

Our Year 7 Scientists have been investigating how fruit can be used as a battery.

1 November 2023
Image of Students Enjoy Brand New Refectory

Students Enjoy Brand New Refectory

Our brand new refectory is now up and running and students are able to enjoy break and lunch in one of our two dedicated facilities!

1 November 2023
Image of Year 13 Biologists Model Scholarly Excellence

Year 13 Biologists Model Scholarly Excellence

Mrs Jackson-Moss' Year 13 Biologists have demonstrated Scholarly Excellence in their studies

31 October 2023
Image of Sixth Form Mathematicians Scoop Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards

Sixth Form Mathematicians Scoop Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards

Our Sixth Form Mathematicians took part in the UK Mathematics Trust Challenges in October, scooping Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards.

30 October 2023
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More Excellent Students Recognised

More excellence in behaviour, attitude and achievement was rewarded with Breakfast with the Head in October.

30 October 2023
Image of Year 7 and Year 8 Scientists Explore the Past, Present and Future

Year 7 and Year 8 Scientists Explore the Past, Present and Future

Our Year 7 and Year 8 Scientists visited Jodrell Bank to gather information for their Space and Light and Sound topics.

30 October 2023
Image of A Minibeast Treat for Visitors to Science

A Minibeast Treat for Visitors to Science

We have a wonderful display in our Science faculty of Bugs created by Key Stage 3 Artists.

28 October 2023
Image of Marcus Captains Vale Juniors Team in First Ever Match

Marcus Captains Vale Juniors Team in First Ever Match

Year 7, Marcus PL, captained the Vale Juniors Year 7 Kick About Team for their first ever match recently.

19 October 2023
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The Lights are on in Manufacturing Club

Our Key Stage 3 students have designed and made some fabulous lamps in our after school Manufacturing Club

19 October 2023
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#TeamCHS Continues Winning Streak

What a great way to finish off the half-term, with wins for our Netball and Football teams.

17 October 2023
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Scholarly Excellence from GCSE English Students

Mrs McKenzie has shared some of the work submitted by her GCSE English Literature students, which demonstrates our "Scholarly Excellence" school vision.

17 October 2023
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Calling Budding CHS Chefs

We are delighted to be able to offer students the opportunity to take part in the fantastic Rotary Young Chef Competition again this year.

17 October 2023
Image of Year 7 Scientists Impress with Scholarly Excellence

Year 7 Scientists Impress with Scholarly Excellence

Science teacher, Ms Figiel, has been impressed by her Year 7 students' independent revision preparation for their first test of the year.

16 October 2023
Image of Olly Picks up Silver in Open English Championships

Olly Picks up Silver in Open English Championships

Year 11, Olly P, secured a Silver and Bronze medal at the AETA Open English Championships in October

16 October 2023
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Tyler Selected for County Football Team

Year 11 Tyler M has been selected for the Cheshire Football team.

16 October 2023
Image of Savannah Lands Place on County Netball Team and Manchester Thunder Pathway

Savannah Lands Place on County Netball Team and Manchester Thunder Pathway

Savannah H has been selected for the Cheshire U15s Netball team and the Manchester Thunder U14s pathway.

16 October 2023
Image of Holly's Writing Published for Sixth Time

Holly's Writing Published for Sixth Time

Congratulations to Year 9, Holly W, who has had her creative writing published once again.

16 October 2023
Image of Sixth Form Student Abbi Demonstrates Scholarly Excellence

Sixth Form Student Abbi Demonstrates Scholarly Excellence

Year 12 Abbi R has impressed with her detailed and organised work, making a strong start to A Level English Literature.

13 October 2023
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Friday the 13th - Lucky for Some!

Friday 13th definitely wasn't an unlucky day for these students who enjoyed Breakfast with the Head in October

12 October 2023
Image of Mental Health Ambassadors Raise Awareness and £367.40

Mental Health Ambassadors Raise Awareness and £367.40

Our Sixth Form Mental Health Ambassadors raised awareness of Mental Health issues along with a fantastic £367.40 for local charity, Visyon with their Mental Health Awareness stall.

12 October 2023
Image of Year 9 Win Manchester United Comp for Third Year Running

Year 9 Win Manchester United Comp for Third Year Running

Congratulations to our Year 9 Football team who won the Manchester United Qualifier Competition for the THIRD year in a row!

12 October 2023
Image of More Wins for Year 7 and Year 8 Netball Teams

More Wins for Year 7 and Year 8 Netball Teams

Our Year 7 and Year 8 Netball teams racked up wins again in matches in October.

11 October 2023
Image of MFL Club Investigate Endangered Animals

MFL Club Investigate Endangered Animals

As part of their studies of South American languages and cultures, our KS3 MFL Club students investigated some of the animals endangered in the region.

11 October 2023
Image of Year 7 and 8 Footballers Celebrate Win in Manchester

Year 7 and 8 Footballers Celebrate Win in Manchester

Another great win for our Footballers, Year and Year 8 achieved a 2-0 win against Wright Robinson College.

10 October 2023
Image of 'Most Improved Boy', Jaime, Shares Tennis Skills with Refugees

'Most Improved Boy', Jaime, Shares Tennis Skills with Refugees

Congratulations to Year 7 Jaime M, who was awarded the 'Most Improved Junior Boy' trophy at Congleton Lawn Tennis Club.

9 October 2023
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Raising Awareness of Mental Health

Our Mental Health Ambassadors are running a cakes, bakes, sweets and stickers Mental Health Awareness stall for Visyon at break and lunch on Wednesday 11th October.

9 October 2023
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Scholarly Excellence Displayed in Science Faculty

Jasmine and Abigail's work, demonstrating Scholarly Excellence will be on show in the Science faculty

5 October 2023
Image of Year 11 Students Try Out their Interview Skills

Year 11 Students Try Out their Interview Skills

We held our annual Year 11 Mock Interview event in October and students were able to have an authentic interview experience with one of twenty five employers and other volunteer professionals.

5 October 2023
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Autumn After School Clubs from DT

Our DT team are running some great after school activities for students this term, including Manufacturing Club and a brand new D&D Club

5 October 2023
Image of GCSE Students Enjoy "The Most Phenomenal Production"!

GCSE Students Enjoy "The Most Phenomenal Production"!

Our GCSE Drama students enjoyed a trip to watch “the most phenomenal production” of Ocean at the End of the Lane at The Lowry.

5 October 2023
Image of Students Build Paper Towers in Science Club

Students Build Paper Towers in Science Club

Our Key Stage 3 Science Club students constructed towers only using paper and paper clips in one of their October sessions.

5 October 2023
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Achieving Scholarly excellence in Biology

Mrs Fitzsimmons’ Year 11 Biologists, Abi F, Amy H and Lottie, consistently work hard to achieve scholarly excellence

4 October 2023
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After School Sports Success

Our school sports teams are enjoying continued success in Netball and Football.

4 October 2023
Image of Year 8 Ambassadors Share their Love of Languages

Year 8 Ambassadors Share their Love of Languages

Our  Year 8 MFL Language Ambassadors are preparing their chosen language to showcase to two of our partner primary schools.

4 October 2023
Image of Jacob Achieves PB in Hyde Park 5K

Jacob Achieves PB in Hyde Park 5K

Year 7 Jacob D took part in a 5K charity race in London at the beginning of the month, finishing in 23rd place with a PB time of 23.39.

3 October 2023
Image of Kitty Demonstrates Scholarly Excellence

Kitty Demonstrates Scholarly Excellence

Year 9 Kitty's English homework was a great example of scholarly excellence

29 September 2023
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Rare Sighting at CHS

A Death's-head Hawkmoth, the largest moth in the British Isles, was spotted at CHS by eagle-eyed students in September

28 September 2023
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80 Players Enjoy Netball Matches at Eaton Bank

Our Netball teams enjoyed matches against Eaton bank in September, winning three and losing three matches.

28 September 2023
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Year 12 Enjoy a University and Apprenticeship Fair Opportunity

Our Year 12 students travelled to Old trafford in September for the University and Apprenticeship Fair

28 September 2023
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Packed Performing Arts Clubs

Our Performing Arts Clubs are packed every week, with many students keen to get involved in Drama, Dance and Vocals

27 September 2023
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Join our Warm, Welcoming School Community

We are recruiting for an HLTA (Maths), a Cover Supervisor and a Cleaner to join our great team of staff at CHS.

26 September 2023
Image of Elkie Trains with 10th Dan Grand Master in Vienna

Elkie Trains with 10th Dan Grand Master in Vienna

Year 10, Elkie B, travelled to Vienna with her Karate School, to train under Master Ohshita, 10th Dan Grand Master

26 September 2023
Image of Why Study Languages? Event Helps Students Plan for the Future

Why Study Languages? Event Helps Students Plan for the Future

On European Day of Languages, CHS MFL students in Years 7 to 10 got the opportunity to participate in a "Why study languages" event.

22 September 2023
Image of A Great Start for 2023-24 Team Sport at CHS

A Great Start for 2023-24 Team Sport at CHS

We're only a few weeks in to the new year and we are already racking up wins for #TeamCHS!

22 September 2023
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Year 8 Enjoy Engineering with Lego

A group of Year 8 students enjoyed a LEGO event in September, making a robot and using computer code to make it move and hop.

21 September 2023
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Year 7 Work Together in Team Building Day

Our Year 7 students really enjoyed their Team Building Day, which created strong foundations for a very successful and united cohort.

21 September 2023
Image of KS3 Science Club Students Building Bridges

KS3 Science Club Students Building Bridges

Students learned about Aqueducts in Science Club then had a go at making their own version.

13 September 2023
Image of SIMS and satchel:one Information for Year 7 Parents and Carers

SIMS and satchel:one Information for Year 7 Parents and Carers

Parents and carers will receive information and login details to enable them to register for SIMS and satchel:one.

13 September 2023
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Perfect Weather for our First Park Run

Wednesday 13th September was the perfect weather for our first CHS Park Run.

12 September 2023
Image of CHS Alumna, Emily, Now Junior Doctor at Royal Stoke

CHS Alumna, Emily, Now Junior Doctor at Royal Stoke

We were very proud to learn that CHS Alumna, Emily Hepting, is now a Junior Doctor at Royal Stoke Hospital.

11 September 2023
Image of Fern Wins Three British Titles in a week!

Fern Wins Three British Titles in a week!

Year 10 student, Fern L, who managed to win three British Clay Pigeon Shooting Titles in a single week in August!

10 September 2023
Image of CHS Students Star in The Railway Children

CHS Students Star in The Railway Children

We can't wait to see the Congleton Players' production of The Railway Children, featuring CHS students past and present.

18 August 2023
Image of Triple A Megan Achieves Her Footballing Dream

Triple A Megan Achieves Her Footballing Dream

Megan Beech achieved fantastic A*/A/A grades at A Level but couldn't attend results day as she was busy moving across the world to take up a place on degree course in the USA.

18 August 2023
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Kate Scores Place with Lewes FC

Kate Oakley has deferred her place to study Sport and Exercise Science at Brighton University to take up a contract with Lewes FC Women's team

18 August 2023
Image of Phoebe Takes Call from Football Star

Phoebe Takes Call from Football Star

After she collected her A Level results in August, Phoebe Jennings got the chance to chat with Gary Neville about her reasons for choosing to study at UA92.

5 August 2023
Image of Oscar's Personal Best Wins Him National Title

Oscar's Personal Best Wins Him National Title

Oscar dV achieved a personal best time and first place in the 200m Butterfly final at the English National Championships in August.

1 August 2023
Image of Former Student, Will, Stars in Lowry Show

Former Student, Will, Stars in Lowry Show

CHS Alumna, Will Bours, takes on the lead role in Innit, a Micky Dacks musical appearing at The Lowry in September.

20 July 2023
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Latest CHS Newsletter Out Now

Our latest Newsletter is out now and packed full of news of our vibrant school community.

19 July 2023
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Hard Work and Great Behaviour Rewarded

45 students earned a place on the Science Rewards Trip to Substation at the end of the school year.

18 July 2023
Image of Rainy Race for Life Raises £484

Rainy Race for Life Raises £484

Despite poor weather, the #TeamCHS Race for Life runners and walkers raised a fabulous £484 for Cancer Research.

17 July 2023
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Workplace Experience Opportunity for Year 10

In July, our Year 10 students gained invaluable 'experience of the workplace' in a range of careers opportunities.

17 July 2023
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Cheshire East Summer Activities

Cheshire East's Youth Support Services Summer programme offers a range of great activities over the summer.

17 July 2023
Image of Barney Passes Grade VII Piano with Distinction

Barney Passes Grade VII Piano with Distinction

Year 10 student, Barney M passed his Grade VII Piano exam with Distinction in July.

14 July 2023
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The Gift of Reading

A group of students visited Waterstones and helped to choose books for our LRC thanks to a generous £200 donation.

13 July 2023
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Key Stage 3 Art Talent on Show

Once again there was a wonderful array of artworks on show at our Key Stage 3 Art Exhibition in July.

13 July 2023
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Year 12's Interest Sparked at Keele University

Our Year 12 History students had a taste of university life on their recent trip to Keele University

13 July 2023
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Amelia Achieves Grade V Piano

Our Year 9 student, Amelia H, has successfully achieved her Grade V Piano Exam and is now working on her Grade V Theory Exam.

12 July 2023
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Running Together to Save Lives

It's Cancer Research UK Race for Life on Tuesday 18th July and our students will be running/walking 5km for Cancer Research UK.

11 July 2023
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High Achieving Year 7 Students Experience the Future

Thirty-five Year 7 students have enjoyed a series of High Achievers sessions, which introduced them to a range subjects they would normally wait until Sixth Form to study.

11 July 2023
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Annie is a Big Hit

Our Performing Arts team's production of Annie was an incredible success and also helped to raise almost £500 for The Georgia Leigh Ogden trust!

11 July 2023
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Year 11 Learn Skills for Sixth Form

To help prepare them for Sixth Form, a group of our Year 11 students took part in workshops at Edge Hill University, Lancashire, in July

11 July 2023
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Dream Job for Yadi

Year 8 student, Yadi D, has been working with a team who prepare horses to compete in high level competitions.

10 July 2023
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Work and Life Experience for Year 12

Over 100 of our Year 12 students took part in work placements in a wide variety of sectors in July.

10 July 2023
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Year 11 Celebrate at Shrigley Hall Prom

Our Year 11 students celebrated the end of GCSEs and marked the end of their time in the main school with a Prom in July

5 July 2023
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Celebrating Sporting Excellence at CHS

We celebrated students' success in sports including curling, football, clay pigeon shooting and taekwondo at our annual Sports Awards Evening in July.

4 July 2023
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Last STOP Morning of 2022/3

Students engaged in a range of PSHE topics in our final STOP Morning of the academic year.

4 July 2023
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Cloudy with a Chance of Wet Feet

Our Year 12 students' river sampling trip turned out to be a very damp event indeed!

3 July 2023
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Year 12 Biologists Succeed in Olympiad

Congratulations to all our Year 12 students who took part in the UKBC Intermediate Biology Olympiad in June.

30 June 2023
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Pride Stall Raises Almost £300

Our LGBTQ+ Ambassadors rounded off Pride Month at CHS with a Pride Stall offering cakes, a range of Pride merchandise and face painting, raising almost £300 for akt (Albert Kennedy Trust).

30 June 2023
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Welcoming our September 2023 Year 7 Students

At the end of June we welcomed all our September 2023 Year 7 students in to school for two New Intake Days

28 June 2023
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Sports Day Success!

We enjoyed another fantastic Sports Day this year, with school records broken in both track and field events and a great day had by competitors and supporters alike!

27 June 2023
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Brain Games Teamwork

Students worked "Together in the Pursuit of Excellence" in our Brain Games in June.

20 June 2023
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Award Winning Author Visit

On Monday June 26th, award Winning Football Author, Matt Oldfield, will visit CHS to inspire our Year 7 and 8 students.

20 June 2023
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Year 12 Psychologists' View on the Hierarchy of Needs

Year 12 Psychologists have been developing their knowledge and understanding of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

20 June 2023
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Barney Takes Gold and Silver

Congratulations to Year 10 student, Barney M, who achieved gold and silver medals in the distance swim meet in Macclesfield in June.

8 June 2023
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You've Seen the World, Now Watch the Films!

All Key Stage 3 students are welcome to join our International Film Club from 3-4pm every Wednesday in D0-11

8 June 2023
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Mia Plans a Fire Service Career

Mia F, Year 8, enjoyed the Cheshire Fire Service RESPECT Course so much last term that she has joined the Fire Cadets and plans to pursue a career in the Service!

7 June 2023
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Year 8 Learn the Benefits of Languages

In June, our Year 8 students enjoyed a talk by a team from The University of Liverpool about the life and career benefits of learning languages.

7 June 2023
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Rhys to Represent Macclesfield in Juventus World Cup

Year 7 Rhys W has been selected to represent Macclesfield under 12s in the Juventus Academy Youth World Cup in Italy in June.

7 June 2023
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Building on our Success

The modular units for our new Dining Block were delivered to site and installed over the half-term break.

6 June 2023
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CHS Alumnus, Jordan, to Take on Lead Role at Clonter Opera

We were delighted to hear that former student, Jordan Harding-Pointon, will take on one of the main roles in Mozart's 'The Magic Flute' at Clonter Opera in July.

5 June 2023
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Oscar to Compete in National Competitions

Following a series of successful results in National qualifying Swimming competitions, Year 8 Oscar dV looks set to have been selected to compete in six events

5 June 2023
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Year 10 Students win Silver and Bronze in Worldwide Competition

Congratulations to all our Year 10 students who took part in the UKBC Biology Challenge and to our eight award winning students.

25 May 2023
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Emily Represents North West in British Championships

Year 7 Emily G and her Acrobatic Gymnastics trio competed against teams from across the UK in the British Championships in May.

23 May 2023
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Our Latest Newsletter is Out Now

Get your copy of our latest newsletter to read all about CHS students Achieving Success Together

23 May 2023
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Week Streaks Challenge Continues

Our Week Streaks Challenge results to date show that students understand that attendance equals progress

23 May 2023
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Effort and Achievement Recognised

We were delighted to be able to recognise and reward the positive behavior of 94% of the main school with recognitions letters sent out at the end of May.

22 May 2023
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CHS is Full of Life

In our Science Club, Key Stage 3 students were able to investigate the wide variety of insects and other creatures around the School site.

22 May 2023
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CHS U13s Win Every Match

Our u13 Boys team triumphed in all of their games at the Cheshire Youth Sports Football games in May

15 May 2023
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New Recording and Computer Equipment for Performing Arts

We've welcomed delivery of a whole suite of recording and computer equipment for our Performing Arts department and students have been quick to master the new kit.

3 May 2023
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Annie Tickets Go on Sale

Tickets for our Performing Arts summer production of Annie the Musical go on sale from 10am on Friday 5th May.

17 April 2023
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Malta Bound PE Teams Make us Proud

Our Football and Netball teams headed off to Malta for fixtures and fun in the Easter break and, right from the off, made us proud!

8 December 2022
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Christmas has Landed in the LRC

Christmas has landed at the LRC with a Christmas tree, Olaf the Snowman and even a great Christmas competition

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