What a monstrously magical start to the term for our reception children! Last Tuesday, our youngest learners in Foundation Stage kicked off their first day back with an exciting theatre trip to see 'There's a Monster in Your Show' by Tom Fletcher. Miss Keeley Hancock, one of our Foundation Stage Leaders, shared: "From the moment we arrived, the children were buzzing with excitement. The theatre was full of colourful lights, fun music, and of courseplenty of giggles! The show brought Tom Fletcher's beloved characters to life, and the children loved joining in with the singing, dancing, and silliness. With monsters, dragons, aliens, and unicorns on stage, there was never a dull momentand it was such a joy to see our little ones so engaged and full of wonder. The coach ride was just as fun, filled with happy chatter (and a few sleepy heads on the way home ). A magical day packed with laughter, imagination, and special memories to treasure!"

Today, our Primary students swapped their uniforms for pyjamasall while supporting a very special cause. This heartwarming initiative was led by our inspiring Year 13 student, Gracie Atkins, who hopes to become a children's nurse. As part of her Health and Social Care studies, Gracie explored the incredible work of Children with Cancer UKa charity that funds life-saving research, provides accommodation for families during hospital stays, and creates special moments for children facing cancer treatment. Wearing pyjamas helped raise awareness of the many young patients who spend nights in hospital during their treatment. A huge thank you to everyone who took part and showed their supportyour kindness truly makes a difference. We can't wait to share the total amount raised next week! More photos on our Facebook page! #ChildrenWithCancerUK #PyjamaDay

Congratulations to our CCS A Team in Green for winning the Yr 8 football tournament hosted last night at CCS tonight! Player of the Tournament: A. Knight Massive thanks to our amazing Go Lead Project girls (Yr 9/10) who supported the event after their involvement in the Barclays Girls Football Project earlier this year. With 5 teams taking part, it was a fantastic final tournament to wrap up the school season – full of teamwork, smiles and brilliant football! Well done to everyone who played – we're so proud of you all! #GirlsFootball

Is your child starting Reception in September 2025? We'd love to welcome you to our school community! We still have a few spaces available in our Outstanding Foundation Stage, and we warmly invite you to come and see the magic of early learning in action. Book a tour and discover the nurturing and enriching environment we've created for our students to thrive. To arrange your visit, please give us a call on 01604 344744 or email office@ccs.northants.sch.uk – we can't wait to meet you! To view more - check out our website here: www.ccs.northants.sch.uk

A Huge Thank You to @tmdfoundation – The McCarthy Dixon Foundation! This week, several of our Year 12 students volunteered their time to help collect generous food parcel donations from The McCarthy Dixon Foundation. These parcels will go towards supporting some of our more disadvantaged families over the half term. We're incredibly grateful for this continued kindness and community spirit your support is truly making a difference. Thank you for all that you do! Want to learn more about their amazing work? Facebook: The McCarthy Dixon Foundation Instagram: @tmdfoundation #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #MakingADifference #tmdfoundation

County Champions! What a fantastic performance from our Year 11 boys' football team as they secured an impressive 6-2 win against Abbeyfield to become County Champions! The boys played with great skill, determination and teamwork throughout the match. "I am incredibly proud of each and every one of them – a brilliant result and a performance to remember! Well done, team!" – Mr Joe Rich, Faculty Leader of PE

An Unforgettable Experience with Voices of the Holocaust On Monday, Cate Hollis and her incredible team from Voices of the Holocaust delivered a powerful and deeply moving performance of Kindness: The Legacy of the Holocaustthe true story of Susan Pollack's survival. Selected students from Years 11, 12, and 13 witnessed this harrowing yet inspiring performance, brought to life with a professional touring set, outstanding acting and immersive lighting and sound. The emotional impact was profound, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended. Following the performance, students engaged in a thought-provoking Q&A session, asking insightful questions about the testimony, artistic choices, and acting process. Their maturity and engagement were truly commendablea credit to our school community. We are incredibly grateful to Voices of the Holocaust for this experience and hope to welcome them back in the future so more students can connect with survivor testimony in such a meaningful way. #VoicesOfTheHolocaust

What a monstrously magical start to the term for our reception children! Last Tuesday, our youngest learners in Foundation Stage kicked off their first day back with an exciting theatre trip to see 'There's a Monster in Your Show' by Tom Fletcher. Miss Keeley Hancock, one of our Foundation Stage Leaders, shared: "From the moment we arrived, the children were buzzing with excitement. The theatre was full of colourful lights, fun music, and of courseplenty of giggles! The show brought Tom Fletcher's beloved characters to life, and the children loved joining in with the singing, dancing, and silliness. With monsters, dragons, aliens, and unicorns on stage, there was never a dull momentand it was such a joy to see our little ones so engaged and full of wonder. The coach ride was just as fun, filled with happy chatter (and a few sleepy heads on the way home ). A magical day packed with laughter, imagination, and special memories to treasure!"

Today, our Primary students swapped their uniforms for pyjamasall while supporting a very special cause. This heartwarming initiative was led by our inspiring Year 13 student, Gracie Atkins, who hopes to become a children's nurse. As part of her Health and Social Care studies, Gracie explored the incredible work of Children with Cancer UKa charity that funds life-saving research, provides accommodation for families during hospital stays, and creates special moments for children facing cancer treatment. Wearing pyjamas helped raise awareness of the many young patients who spend nights in hospital during their treatment. A huge thank you to everyone who took part and showed their supportyour kindness truly makes a difference. We can't wait to share the total amount raised next week! #ChildrenWithCancerUK #PyjamaDay

Congratulations to our CCS A Team in Green for winning the Yr 8 football tournament hosted last night at CCS tonight! Player of the Tournament: A. Knight Massive thanks to our amazing Go Lead Project girls (Yr 9/10) who supported the event after their involvement in the Barclays Girls Football Project earlier this year. With 5 teams taking part, it was a fantastic final tournament to wrap up the school season – full of teamwork, smiles and brilliant football! Well done to everyone who played – we're so proud of you all! #GirlsFootball

Our first ever Colour Run will be taking place in just a months' time, and we'd love you to be part of this special event! Join us for a fun-filled day where you can run, walk, or dance through a rainbow of colours, with all net proceeds raised donated to the wonderful cause of Teenage Cancer Trust. Why not bring along your friends and family to mark the start of the May half term and get ready to be splashed with vibrant hues from head to toe! Early bird pricing is available until 5th May, so be sure to grab your tickets as soon as possible to unlock the discounted rate.

National Offer Day - Primary school places We look forward to welcoming our brand-new cohort of children who will be joining Foundation Stage in September 2025 - we hope that you and your little one are looking forward to the beginning of their exciting school journey. Parents and carers can expect to hear from us via email when we return after the Easter break. Please check the email address used for your school application, including your junk/spam folder, to ensure you don't miss any important updates.

A Huge Thank You to @tmdfoundation – The McCarthy Dixon Foundation! This week, several of our Year 12 students volunteered their time to help collect generous food parcel donations from The McCarthy Dixon Foundation. These parcels will go towards supporting some of our more disadvantaged families over the half term. We're incredibly grateful for this continued kindness and community spirit your support is truly making a difference. Thank you for all that you do! Want to learn more about their amazing work? Facebook: The McCarthy Dixon Foundation Instagram: @tmdfoundation #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #MakingADifference #tmdfoundation