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  • Foundation Stage pupil gaining confidence and earning medals

    Published 20/05/25

    Starting out just two months ago, Foundation Stage pupil Zachary is expanding his knowledge of the world of martial arts, training once a week at Proaction Martial Arts & Fitness.

    Whilst only being in the early days of his martial arts journey, Zachary demonstrated his talent and resilience in a friendly in-house competition, being awarded bronze and silver in two events. The competition, which was organised by his martial arts school, was designed to welcome members from across their clubs covering the local area, helping them gain confidence and skills.

    Zachary has his first grading next month, and we wish him lots of luck. Your teachers, Mrs Kelly and Mrs McCormack, are very proud of your fantastic achievement!

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  • Year 6 dominates the BMX track

    Published 20/05/25

    Year 6 student Freya is pedalling to the top, claiming her first national victory in BMX racing.

    Freya has always had a love for riding bikes, and around two and a half years ago, she discovered her true passion—BMX racing. Since joining the Milton Keynes BMX Club, she's been unstoppable on the track.

    At the recent National BMX Series in Scotland on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May, Freya delivered an outstanding performance against 21 top riders from across the UK in her age group. On Saturday, she raced her way to an impressive 3rd place, but she didn’t stop there—on Sunday, she stormed to victory, taking 1st place and earning her very first National win!

    Thanks to her incredible results in last year’s National BMX Series, Freya has caught the attention of the BMX world. She is now proudly sponsored by an Elite BMX Team and has officially qualified to represent Great Britain at the World Championships in Copenhagen this summer, a phenomenal achievement!

    Freya’s journey is just beginning, and after her breakthrough weekend in Scotland, she’s more determined than ever to keep climbing the podium and racing with the best in the world.

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  • Year 6 student racing his way to the top

    Published 20/05/25

    Year 6 student Toby has been racing his way to the top in local Go Karting championships.

    Toby’s initial passion for Go Karting began at a young age, racing across a number of indoor and outdoor tracks, and it was quickly obvious he had a natural talent and desire to learn and be competitive.

    He has been a part of the Whilton Mill Karting Academy for over 12 months now. Initially, the programme teaches core skills of STEM based learning using the medium of motorsport. Over six in-depth modules, each lasting 4 hours, covering safety, Kart control, race craft, mechanics, engineering and the science of going fast.

    Following Toby’s graduation from last year’s programme, he qualified to compete in the WMKA Graduate Championship for Cadets (aged 10-12) which involves 8 races over a 6-month period. Each race includes a timed qualifier, 2 heats and a grand final. Points are awarded depending on placing, and a Championship Winner will be awarded at the end of the season.

    In just his 2nd Championship race of the season, Toby qualified for the final in pole position, and led the race throughout, eventually crossing the finishing line in 1st place, just 0.2 seconds ahead of 2nd place, in a race where less than 3 seconds separated the top 6 drivers.

    6 races still to go, but Toby currently sits at the top of the overall standings!

    We wish you lots of luck for the remainder of the Championship Toby. We are all rooting for you! 

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  • Year 7 Athletics Star

    Published 20/05/25

    We are pleased to shine a light on the success of Year 7 student Maximus, who has earned high praise for his recent achievements in athletics.

    Maximus has always had a passion for running. His enthusiasm was evident as early as Reception, when he took part in a sports day relay race that he thoroughly enjoyed. Even then, he was already displaying impressive running form and technique.

    Maximus continued to enjoy sports days at Wootton Primary School, particularly during the 2020–21 academic year. As fortune would have it, an encounter at a local supermarket in 2020 with a member of the local community and sharing his passion for running led to an invitation to join the Northampton Athletic Club once Maximus turned eight.

    Following his 8th birthday in 2021, Maximus joined the club and has been training there ever since. As an Under-11 athlete, he competed in several QuadKids athletics events, which included the 75m sprint, 600m run, vortex/howler throw, and long jump.

    He also represented Preston Hedges Primary School at the Year 6 Multi Academy Trust Olympics (Y6 MAT Olympics), where he earned four silver medals.

    Since 2022, Maximus has taken part in the Northamptonshire County Athletics Championships. He has won silver medals in the 100m sprint (2024, 2025), 150m sprint (2023), and long jump (2025), achieving new personal bests in both the 100m and long jump at the 2025 event.

    As a dedicated member of the Northampton Athletic Club team, Maximus also competes in the UK Youth Development League, Premier North/East Division. He has made remarkable progress since joining the club and is now focused on turning some of those silver medals into gold.

    Well done on your remarkable achievements thus far, Maximus. We look forward to hearing more of your wonderful sporting successes.

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  • Year 8 Up-and-coming rugby talent

    Published 12/05/25

    We are excited to celebrate our Year 8 student, Charlie White! Charlie began his rugby journey with Northampton Old Scouts Rugby Football Club (NOSRFC) in September 2023, having never previously played for a team. Despite being new to the sport, he quickly showed dedication and determination, and by the end of the 2023/2024 season, he was proudly awarded 'Under 12s Most Improved Player'.

    Playing in the second-row position, Charlie trains every Wednesday and takes part in matches most Sundays—whether home fixtures or away games against other local clubs, with occasional travel further afield. His commitment and love for the game have continued to grow throughout the season.

    In spring 2024, Charlie joined the NOSRFC Under 13s on their tour to PGL Osmington Bay. The tour ran from Friday to Sunday and proved to be a fantastic team-building experience, helping to strengthen the bond between players both on and off the pitch.

    On the Sunday, NOSRFC faced off against several teams, including High Wycombe, Swanage & Wareham, Minchinhampton, and Grasshoppers. The games were intense and physically demanding, but the team gave it their all, ending the day with two draws and two hard-fought losses.

    Charlie continues to develop his skills and passion for the sport and is already looking forward to what the next season will bring.

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  • Year 8 Horse Racing Success

    Published 12/05/25

    Year 8 student, Gracey Patel, has been making waves in the world of pony racing!

    Gracey has been travelling across the country with her talented ponies Ruby and Maggie, achieving remarkable results along the way. She secured impressive 2nd place finishes at both Ascot and Cheltenham, and took 3rd place at Fakenham with Maggie. Adding to her success, she claimed 1st place at Fakenham riding Julian, a Shetland pony from the JPL racing team based in Essex.

    Her talent hasn’t gone unnoticed—John Lamb, the owner and trainer of JPL, personally selected Gracey to ride for his team this season, praising her skill and dedication.

    Gracey's consistent performance has earned her 2nd place in the national 148cm points league, a phenomenal achievement that has also secured her a spot in the prestigious Racecourse Series—described by the Pony Racing Authority as "our top level of Pony Racing and often a stepping stone for future professional jockeys."

    Most recently, on Sunday 11 May, Gracey won Best Turned Out & 2nd place with pony Ruby and 2nd place with pony Maggie at Haydock.

    Good luck and well done, Gracey! We can’t wait to see what you achieve next.

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  • Year 7 Singing Star!

    Published 28/04/25

    We are delighted to share the recent success of Year 7 student Emily, who has a passion for the performing arts! 

    Emily has loved dancing, acting, and singing since she was little. She started her dance training at the age of four, beginning with ballet, modern dance, and musical theatre. It wasn’t long before she realised her love for acting and singing, and she embraced every opportunity to nurture these skills.

    Supported by local Performing Arts college, Art1, and Theatre College Top Hat over the years, Emily's talent has flourished in musical theatre, drama, singing and dance. Most recently, she passed her LAMDA - Acting exam with distinction (in December 2024) and ABRSM Grade 2 Singing exam (in March 2025); she also participated at Milton Keynes Festival of the Arts in February 2025, where she received 2nd place at Solo Drama.

    In the coming months, Emily will continue to showcase her ever-growing talent. First up, in May at the Northampton Festival of the Performing Arts performing a solo drama, prepared reading and memorised prose. Taking the next level of her LAMDA - Acting exam in June. As well as taking the stage by storm at the Top Hat Theatre School year end show - 'There is no place like home' at Royal and Derngate Theatre.

    We wish Emily every success in her upcoming events and exams, we've no doubt you will continue to excel and look forward to hearing how you get on!

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  • Year 7 making waves in West End

    Published 19/03/25

    Our very own Year 7 student, Yvie, is making waves in the world of theatre.

    Yvie’s love for performing began at the young age of 3 when she started training in dance and musical theatre at Top Hat Theatre School, where she still hones her skills today. At just 7 years old, she made her musical theatre debut as ‘Ivonka’ in Once the Musical at Milton Keynes Theatre—a remarkable achievement for such a young performer!

    Her talent was soon recognised once again when she successfully auditioned for the role of Alice in the West End’s Matilda the Musical. She joined the cast in January 2024 and took to the stage for her first performance in March 2024. Her incredible performances led to her being offered a second contract to continue in the role from October 2024.

    However, Yvie’s journey didn’t stop there! On 6th March, she received the thrilling news that she had successfully auditioned for a lead role in another major musical. She performed her final show in Matilda on 9th March, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of an exciting new one.

    Now, Yvie is set to take on the role of Jane Banks in the upcoming UK & Ireland tour of Mary Poppins! She begins rehearsals on 24th March, where she will train for six weeks before embarking on a tour, bringing this iconic character to life for audiences across the country.

    We are incredibly proud of Yvie’s achievements and can’t wait to see her continue to shine on stage. Congratulations, Yvie. We are so proud!

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  • Year 8 - Shines in Oliver!

    Published 06/12/24

    Our Year 8 student, Daniel, has always had a passion for drama, which first blossomed during his primary school years. His enthusiasm grew after participating in The Tempest, where he took on the role of Ariel, inspired by Silhouette Youth Theatre’s collaboration with his school.

    Motivated by this experience, Daniel began attending Silhouette’s sessions on Saturdays. It wasn’t long before his talent shone through, leading to him being actively involved in performances.

    In July 2023, Daniel achieved a significant milestone when he was cast as Oliver in Silhouette's Youth Theatre production of Oliver! Over the past few months, the cast has worked tirelessly to perfect the show, culminating in an incredible four performances over two days last weekend. Daniel embraced the iconic role, making it truly his own.

    Beyond Silhouette, Daniel is also an active member of our drama and musical theatre community here at Caroline Chisholm School, where he continues to develop his skills. With Elf just two weeks away, he’s excited to take the stage once again, and we can't wait to see him perform!

    Well done Daniel!

     

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