Last week we had the most wonderful time enjoying the sunshine in our dedicated Forest School area! Our Foundation Stage children teamed up with Year 6 students to explore the natural surroundings, using resources they found to create their very own magical wandsjust like in the beloved story, "Room on the Broom". It was heart-warming to see the children work together, form new bonds and let their imaginations run wild. Such a special day filled with nature, creativity and friendship!

Do you have any old trainers gathering dust at home? The PE department would love to take them off your hands! We're looking for trainers of any size to help ensure all students are geared up for their PE lessons. If you've got a pair (or more!) that needs a new home, send them our way! Please drop them off in Main Reception or send them with a student. Thank you for your support!

The Year 11 rugby team played host to Campion School in the County Cup on Wednesday 9th October. The team is a mix of experienced players and enthusiastic sportsmen, keen to learn and play the game. The players demonstrated a fantastic attitude from the off, running hard at the opposition and recycling the ball well to get an early try on the scoreboard. The tackling was immense throughout the fixture and the kick-chase always meant CCS were able to clear their lines when under pressure and put the pressure straight onto their opponents. B. Graham organised the team well and threw in accurately to the lineout. A. Wilkinson performed superbly in every lineout despite it being his first experience of being lifted! The back row of C. O'Leary, R Jones and D Nmah carried and tackled hard throughout the game, forcing mistakes from the opposition. Thanks to L. Hillery, J Tadeera, T Chimuka and the other forwards, the scrum was dominant, forcing the referee to go to uncontested scrums as a result. this took away a powerful weapon for CCS, as Campion were now guaranteed ball from their own scrums. That said, CCS did not make many handling errors in the first half and scored several fantastic tries. A Woolnough and Z Canuti pulled the stings from scrum half and outside half and C Lodge (in unfamiliar backs territory), maintained the forward momentum when the ball did go wide. D. Reynolds needs a special mention for his effective play from the full back position, catching any high balls and counter attacking brilliantly. Centra and wingers I Bushqjokaj, J Michalunio and the speedster C Wade kept making dangerous runs when the ball did get wide. If the first half was flowing, the second half by contrast was more attritional. The aim was to not concede a try and the players achieved that target, particularly as they had little of the ball in the first 15 minutes of the second half. CCS finished the game as they started, with a flurry of tries and confidence sky high. Winning 48-0! Player of the match: D Nmah CCS now play Bishop Stopford (Kettering) in the next round of the County Cup. This is sure to be a tough contest. Well done to all involved against Campion!

Well done to our Y7-12 Wellbeing Champions for their incredible dedication in organising and running a bake sale in support of MacMillan Cancer Support on Wednesday! Thanks to the hard work and generosity of our students and the CCS community, they raised an amazing £212. The bake sale was a hit, with Wilbur-themed cakes flying off the tables and selling out in record time! Special congratulations to our all-through sibling duo, Siena (Y6) and Owen (Y8), for their delicious and creative winning cupcakes! A big thank you to everyone who contributed to such a successful event. If you missed out or would like to grab a baked good after school, be sure to visit the Primary bake sale today at 3:10pm in the Primary playground!

Today marks World Mental Health Day, a perfect time to reflect on the importance of mental wellbeing and the power of kindness, compassion and support. Remember, mental health is just as important as physical health, and it's always okay to reach out when you need help. This week, we're also celebrating the 1st birthday of our beloved wellbeing mascot, Wilbur! In Primary, students created birthday cards in their classes, and the winning design was proudly presented in today's assembly. We were also joined by the incredible Mental Health Support Team (MHST), who spoke about the importance of open conversations around mental health and how we can all support one another. #WorldMentalHealthDay

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for all the wonderful LEGO donations we've received. The students have been thoroughly enjoying using them during their afterschool Lego club. It has been wonderful to see their imaginations be put on display. If you happen to have any unused LEGO tucked away in your cupboards, we would be more than grateful for any additional donations. Every piece helps to keep the afterschool club going with new ideas.

Our Year 1 children have been busy learning to use Rekenreks, a fantastic tool that helps them build a strong foundation in number sense and early arithmetic. The Rekenreks have provided a hands-on, interactive approach to learning maths, supporting our Year 1 students in developing a deep and meaningful understanding of numbers in a fun and engaging way!

Last week we had the most wonderful time enjoying the sunshine in our dedicated Forest School area! Our Foundation Stage children teamed up with Year 6 students to explore the natural surroundings, using resources they found to create their very own magical wandsjust like in the beloved story, "Room on the Broom". It was heart-warming to see the children work together, form new bonds and let their imaginations run wild. Such a special day filled with nature, creativity and friendship!

Do you have any old trainers gathering dust at home? The PE department would love to take them off your hands! We're looking for trainers of any size to help ensure all students are geared up for their PE lessons. If you've got a pair (or more!) that needs a new home, send them our way! Please drop them off in Main Reception or send them with a student. Thank you for your support!

The Year 11 rugby team played host to Campion School in the County Cup on Wednesday 9th October. The team is a mix of experienced players and enthusiastic sportsmen, keen to learn and play the game. The players demonstrated a fantastic attitude from the off, running hard at the opposition and recycling the ball well to get an early try on the scoreboard. The tackling was immense throughout the fixture and the kick-chase always meant CCS were able to clear their lines when under pressure and put the pressure straight onto their opponents. B. Graham organised the team well and threw in accurately to the lineout. A. Wilkinson performed superbly in every lineout despite it being his first experience of being lifted! The back row of C. O'Leary, R Jones and D Nmah carried and tackled hard throughout the game, forcing mistakes from the opposition. Thanks to L. Hillery, J Tadeera, T Chimuka and the other forwards, the scrum was dominant, forcing the referee to go to uncontested scrums as a result. this took away a powerful weapon for CCS, as Campion were now guaranteed ball from their own scrums. That said, CCS did not make many handling errors in the first half and scored several fantastic tries. A Woolnough and Z Canuti pulled the stings from scrum half and outside half and C Lodge (in unfamiliar backs territory), maintained the forward momentum when the ball did go wide. D. Reynolds needs a special mention for his effective play from the full back position, catching any high balls and counter attacking brilliantly. Centra and wingers I Bushqjokaj, J Michalunio and the speedster C Wade kept making dangerous runs when the ball did get wide. If the first half was flowing, the second half by contrast was more attritional. The aim was to not concede a try and the players achieved that target, particularly as they had little of the ball in the first 15 minutes of the second half. CCS finished the game as they started, with a flurry of tries and confidence sky high. Winning 48-0! Player of the match: D Nmah CCS now play Bishop Stopford (Kettering) in the next round of the County Cup. This is sure to be a tough contest. Well done to all involved against Campion!

Well done to our Y7-12 Wellbeing Champions for their incredible dedication in organising and running a bake sale in support of MacMillan Cancer Support on Wednesday! Thanks to the hard work and generosity of our students and the CCS community, they raised an amazing £212. The bake sale was a hit, with Wilbur-themed cakes flying off the tables and selling out in record time! Special congratulations to our all-through sibling duo, Siena (Y6) and Owen (Y8), for their delicious and creative winning cupcakes! A big thank you to everyone who contributed to such a successful event. If you missed out or would like to grab a baked good after school, be sure to visit the Primary bake sale today at 3:10 pm in the Primary playground.

Today marks World Mental Health Day, a perfect time to reflect on the importance of mental wellbeing and the power of kindness, compassion and support. Remember, mental health is just as important as physical health, and it's always okay to reach out when you need help. This week, we're also celebrating the 1st birthday of our beloved wellbeing mascot, Wilbur! In Primary, students created birthday cards in their classes, and the winning design was proudly presented in today's assembly. We were also joined by the incredible Mental Health Support Team (MHST), who spoke about the importance of open conversations around mental health and how we can all support one another. #WorldMentalHealthDay

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for all the wonderful LEGO donations we've received. The students have been thoroughly enjoying using them during their afterschool Lego club. It has been wonderful to see their imaginations be put on display. If you happen to have any unused LEGO tucked away in your cupboards, we would be more than grateful for any additional donations. Every piece helps to keep the afterschool club going with new ideas.

Our Year 1 children have been busy learning to use Rekenreks, a fantastic tool that helps them build a strong foundation in number sense and early arithmetic. The Rekenreks have provided a hands-on, interactive approach to learning maths, supporting our Year 1 students in developing a deep and meaningful understanding of numbers in a fun and engaging way!