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
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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
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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.

17 November 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
Image of Over £5,000 Raised in Gee's Memory

Over £5,000 Raised in Gee's Memory

We were very proud to be able to present a cheque for over £5,000 to The Georgia Leigh Ogden Foundation team in November.

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
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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
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Year 13 Biologists Model Scholarly Excellence

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

31 October 2023
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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
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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.

19 October 2023
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Take a Look at our New-Look Newsletter

Our new-look newsletter includes highlights of our great first few months of the new school year.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Image of Amelia Achieves Grade V Piano

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
Image of Pride Stall Raises Almost £300

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
Image of Year 12 Psychologists' View on the Hierarchy of Needs

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
Image of Port Vale Award for Year 8 Gracie

Port Vale Award for Year 8 Gracie

Year 8 student, Gracie C, scooped the Port Vale FC Academy Foundation Sports and Physical Activity Award in June. 

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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Year 12 Criminologists Solve a Murder

Our Year 12 Criminology students put their learning and skills to the test in May by trying to solve 'Murder of a Millionaire'.

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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A Great Result for our Badminton Team

our u14s Badminton team took second place in Badminton England North's Cheshire Key Stage 3 Tournament.

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

18 May 2023
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Savannah and Her Winning Team

Year 8 Savannah H is part of the U13 Cheshire Inter-counties Netball Tournament Winning Team,

17 May 2023
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Year 11's Growing Life Skills

As part of their ASDAN qualification, a group of our Year 11 students completed ten hours of work experience in May at The Storehouse Foodbank at New Life Church.

17 May 2023
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Lara Scoops Bronze in County Championships

Well done to our Year 7 student, Lara AG, who secured a Bronze medal in the Under 13 Girls 70m Hurdles at the Cheshire County Athletics Championship in May.

17 May 2023
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Zach Named RAFC Best Newcomer

Year 8 student, Zach T, was awarded Best Newcomer at the RAF 230 (Congleton) Squadron ATC awards dinner in April

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.

12 May 2023
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An Emotional Final Assembly for Year 13

It was our Sixth Form Year 13 students' final assembly on Friday 12th May and it proved to be an emotional occasion all round!.

11 May 2023
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Police Talk Helps Keep Students Safe

In May we were visited by a team from Cheshire Police who talked with students about the issues of anti-social behaviour and knife crime.

11 May 2023
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Students - Share Your Thoughts for Positive Change

Cheshire Youth Commission, working in partnership with the Police and Crime Commissioner, is asking our students to share their views on the Commission's key priorities for 2023.

11 May 2023
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Annie Cast get Inspiration

Our Annie casts visited the Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent in May to watch Jodie Prenger as Miss Hannigan direct from the West End production of the musical.

10 May 2023
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Celebration Leavers' Assembly Planned for Year 13

We'll be holding a Leavers' Assembly for our Sixth Form Year 13 students on Friday 12th May before their Study Leave begins on Monday 15th May.

10 May 2023
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FREE Parent and Carer Seminars

We are working with study skills provider, Elevate, and Parents and Carers can take part in three free webinars to find out more about the programmes and also how they can help their own child at home.

4 May 2023
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7MHT Triumph at the Year 7 Inter-Form Tournament

Congratulations to 7MHT who were the winners of our Inter-Form Tournament in May.

4 May 2023
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Celebrate Success With Us

Success@CongletonHigh.com is our dedicated email address for stories about our students' wonderful achievements out of school.

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.

3 May 2023
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Scarlett Sings her Way to a Distinction

Year 12 student, Scarlett S, has successfully passed her Grade 6 Rock and Pop Singing exam with Distinction! 

2 May 2023
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Gold Award for Archie and Miley

Congratulations to Year 8 Archie and Year 7 Miley DW, who both passed their Gold Lifesavers Level 1,2,3 at the end of April.

2 May 2023
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CHS are South Cheshire Champs!

Congratulations to our Year 10 and Year 11 Football teams who both won their age group category in the South Cheshire Cup at the end of April.

2 May 2023
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Exam is No Drama for Year 13

Congratulations to the Year 13 A Level Drama students who completed their component 3 exam in front of a live audience and examiner at the end of April.

2 May 2023
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MFL Club World Tour Arrives in China

As part of their world tour of languages, our MFL CLub students enjoyed trying their hand at Mandarin number characters and Pinyin in April.

2 May 2023
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Conclusion of A Level Chemistry Practicals

Our Year 13 A Level Chemists carried out their final practical at the end of April and Dr Jones was once again really pleased with their work.

26 April 2023
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Friendly Football Fun - Update

The new date for our Year 7 Inter-Form Football Tournament is Wednesday 3rd May (this has been moved from 26th April).

26 April 2023
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Edward's Hard Work Pays Off

Congratulations to Year 7 Edward P, who has successfully achieved his Grade 4 Piano exam.

25 April 2023
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Exciting Times Ahead

Work has now begun on both of our new builds so we are well on the way to our brand new teaching block and new dining facility!

21 April 2023
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A Rocky Reward for Year 9

In April our Year 9 students were rewarded with a day of rock climbing and abseiling in the Peak District.

21 April 2023
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Spring Captured Perfectly by Congleton Children

We've had some wonderful wildlife images sent in by Congleton school children for the Spring in a Frame photography competition and look forward to sharing them all in our Exhibition on Wednesday 17th May.

19 April 2023
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CHS Students Part of Winning Team

11 of our students were part of the winning Congleton Town u13 team who took the League Cup in March.

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!

30 March 2023
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Amelia and Ella's Rotary Young Chef Success

Our budding chefs, Amelia and Ella, took second and third place in the Rotary Young Chef District Heat in March.

30 March 2023
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Man United Victory for Year 8 Boys

Our Year 8 Boys Football team triumphed in the Manchester United Competition in March and are through to the finals in June.

29 March 2023
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Year 8 Students Earn RESPECT

Congratulations to our eight Year 8 students who graduated from the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service RESPECT course in March

29 March 2023
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Holly's Winter Poem to be Published

Year 8 student, Holly W, has had her fifth piece of writing accepted for publication.

29 March 2023
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Joseph's Poster Takes Top Spot

Joseph P's fantastic 'Tracking the Links' poster won first prize in our Science team's British Science Week Connections Poster competition

29 March 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.

28 March 2023
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Ellie's Hard Work Pays Off

Year 12 student, Ellie C, has successfully achieved her Level 3 Dance Teaching Assistant Certificate.

28 March 2023
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Still Time to Capture the Winning Photo

There's still time to send in your wonderful wildlife photos for our competition before the Friday 14th April closing date.

23 March 2023
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A Powerful and Moving Talk for Year 10

Figen Murray, mother of Martyn Hett, gave a powerful and moving talk to our Year 10 students.

23 March 2023
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The #CHS100 Grows Again!

We have another eight recruits to our growing #CHS100 Club!

22 March 2023
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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

22 March 2023
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Emily to Compete in British Championships

A competition first place for Year 7 Emily G and her Acrobatic Gymnastics Trio sent them through to the British Championships in May.

22 March 2023
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Year 7 Tourists for a Day

All of our Year 7 students took a holiday from their usual timetable in March and enjoyed our Languages Day.

21 March 2023
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Luke, Anna and Jacob's Badminton Tournament Triumph

In March, Year 7 students: Luke T, Anna T and Jacob S, successfully competed in the annual Stockport and District Badminton League Junior Tournament.

21 March 2023
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Good Luck, Barney!

We're wishing Year 10 student, Barney M, the very best of luck in the Swim England North West Championships in March.

21 March 2023
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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

21 March 2023
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Ella Awarded Eric Capper Trophy

Year 9 student, Ella M, was awarded the Eric Capper Trophy for taking first place in the local heat of the Rotary Young Chef Competition.

20 March 2023
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Week Streaks Make Prizes

Our new 'Week Streaks' scheme aims to encourage and recognise students' good attendance.

15 March 2023
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Seventeen Swimathon Superstars

Seventeen CHS students took part in the Congleton Rotary Swimathon, totalling over 700 lengths between them in aid of charity.

15 March 2023
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Science Club Students Build a Battery

Our Science Club students took part in the Royal Society of Chemistry's Global Battery Experiment in March.

15 March 2023
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More Medal Success for Oscar

There was more great news from our Year 8 Swimming champion, Oscar dV, in March, scooping another five national medals.

15 March 2023
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Celebrating our South Cheshire Netball Champions

Our Year 7 and Year 8 Netball teams both triumphed in the South Cheshire Netball Tournament in March.

15 March 2023
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Investigating Ventilation

To help give them a greater understanding of the ventilation system in mammals, our Year 12 Biologists performed a lung dissection.

14 March 2023
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School Closure for Years 7, 8 and 9 on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th March

School will be closed to students in Years 7, 8 and 9 (only) on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th March due to strike action on these days.

14 March 2023
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Edward's Brown Belt Jujitsu Success

In March, Year 7 Student, Edward P, successfully achieved his brown belt in Jujitsu.

14 March 2023
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Design a Poster for British Science Week

We are challenging Key Stage 3 students to design a Connections themed poster for British Science Week 2023.

14 March 2023
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Lifesavers Award for Archie and Miley

Year 8 student, Archie DW and Year 7 Miley DW, have both passed their Silver 1,2,3 Lifesavers award.

13 March 2023
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Zach Named as February Cadet of the Month

Year 8 student, Zach T, was named as the Congleton Royal Airforce Air Cadet of the Month in February.

13 March 2023
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Charity Ambassadors Supporting Comic Relief

We'll be supporting Comic Relief on Friday 17th march and will be inviting students to add something red to their uniform to help with fundraising for the cause.

8 March 2023
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Black Belt for Faye

Congratulations to Year 8 Faye, who’s achieved her Kick-boxing black belt.

7 March 2023
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Heart Screening for CHS Students

The CRY team screened 200 of our students in March to help identify any undiagnosed cardiac issues.

6 March 2023
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Home Grown Sports Leaders

A team of PE students attended a Young Leaders event in March to help them learn how to create inclusive sporting activities for fellow students.

6 March 2023
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Screaming Sweeties

Year 7 Science students enjoyed watching Ms Figiel’s Screaming Jelly Baby experiment.

6 March 2023
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LRC World Book Day Winners

Well done to all the students who took part in our LRC World Book Day competitions and congratulations to our winners.

2 March 2023
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Something for Everyone in CHS National Careers Week Events

National Careers Week is 6th to 11th March and we have a series of events running each lunchtime enabling students in all years to access information and advice from employers and our own careers experts.

1 March 2023
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World Book Day Fun at CHS

We have loads of fun activities running at CHS for World Book Day 2023.

28 February 2023
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Helping Students Plan for the Future

Year 12 students were able to get Post 16 ideas and inspiration at the UCAS Discovery Convention in February.

27 February 2023
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Practical Makes Perfect

Practical lessons help to give students a much better understanding of the topics they study.

17 February 2023
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Model Students

Our Year 12 students used models to show their learning in Biology

16 February 2023
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Biologists find Sweet Inspiration

Ms Figiel's Year 11 Biologists have been studying the structure of DNA and used sweets to make models to help them understand and remember it.

16 February 2023
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Introducing our Annie Casts!

So many students wanted to be part of our Performing Arts team's production of Annie, that we had to cast it twice over! Introducing both casts.

16 February 2023
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Fizztastic Fun in Science Club

Students had great fun making and testing bath bombs in our KS3 Science Club.

15 February 2023
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World Book Day Voucher Changes

This World Book Day voucher has changed this year from paper to digital tokens for secondary schools. The link to the digital token has been emailed to all students.

14 February 2023
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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.

14 February 2023
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Recognising Remarkable

Parents and Carers, it's that time again! We have sent 2,718 Letters of Recognition home with our remarkable students. Don't forget to check your child's school bag!

13 February 2023
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CHS Supports LGBT+ History Month

CHS students and staff will be supporting LGBT+ History Month in February and all the LGBT+ members of our school community all year round.

13 February 2023
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Katya on the Pitch for Port Vale

We were delighted to receive his photo of Year 7 student, Katya B, playing for Port Vale in February

13 February 2023
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Bookbuzz Encourages Students to Read for Pleasure

We have signed up to Booktrust Bookbuzz this year to encourage students to read for pleasure and help them develop a real love for reading.

13 February 2023
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Students Enjoy MFL Performance

In February, our Year 8 and Year 10 Modern Foreign Languages students had the opportunity to watch a play entirely in French.

13 February 2023
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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.

9 February 2023
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The #CHS100 Club is Back!

Congratulations to the first members of the #CHS100 Club for 2022-23

9 February 2023
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Sixth Form Biologists Investigate Conservation, Education and Rain Forest Preservation

In February our Year 12 Biologists visited Chester Zoo to investigate the role that zoos play in the conservation of species, and learn more about the impact of oil palm plantations on deforestation.

6 February 2023
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NulaAngel Tumbles Her Way to Gold

Year 7 student, NulaAngel, secured a Gold medal at a regional tumbling competition in January.

3 February 2023
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NSPCC Number Fun

We celebrated NSPCC Number Day at CHS with a variety of Maths-based challenges and lots of cakes and sweet treats!

2 February 2023
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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.

1 February 2023
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Students STOP to think

Students took part in a PSHE STOP Morning at the beginning of February and enjoyed a variety of presentations from external expert speakers and CHS staff.

1 February 2023
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Isaac Receives Oxford University Offer

Congratulations to our Deputy Head Student, Isaac C, who has received an offer from Oxford University to read Maths

1 February 2023
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Outstanding Sixth Form Netball Team Victory

A fantastic 51-1 result for our Sixth Form Netball team in their match with Manchester College.

31 January 2023
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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.

31 January 2023
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Louis Helps Prevent Flooding Disaster for his Neighbours

In January, Year 11 Louis K's thoughtfulness helped to prevent his neighbours' homes from flooding.

31 January 2023
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Braving the Weather for the Bugs

Our Eco Club students braved the January weather to collect materials for their Bug Hotels.

30 January 2023
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Netball Triumph for U13 Team

Congratulations to our under 13s team - a 26-4 triumph in the Sisters nSport competition.

18 January 2023
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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.

16 January 2023
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Valentine's Event for our Year 7 and Year 8 Students

Our Year 7 and Year 8 students will be able to enjoy a Valentine's disco in February

16 January 2023
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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.

12 January 2023
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An Hour Well Spent

As part of their work on block-based programming and problem solving, 7GXT worked on an Hour of Code tutorial of their choice.

8 January 2023
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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.

16 December 2022
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Holly's Winning Guess

Congratulations to Year 8 Holly W who won our LRC Christmas Competition.

14 December 2022
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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!

12 December 2022
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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.

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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