Friday 28 March 2025
Dear parents and carers,
Please find attached our weekly Principal’s Bulletin on behalf of Mr David James. You will also find some information for local events.
Kind regards,
Autumn Wilson-Haywood
Communications and Marketing Administrator
Dear students,
If you sat your GCSE or A Levels at Caroline Chisholm School in Summer 2024, you will be able to collect your certificates on Monday 9th December between 3:20pm to 6:00pm from Secondary reception.
You can give written consent to a parent or sibling to collect them on your behalf.
If you are unable to collect your certificates on 9 December 2024, please contact the school to arrange a suitable date and time, during school term time 8:00am – 4:30pm to collect your certificates.
Thank you!
Caroline Chisholm students celebrate pleasing GCSE results
Principal of Caroline Chisholm School, Mr David James, shared: “It’s been wonderful to see the students come in and support one another this morning as they celebrate a milestone in their academic journey. We are incredibly proud of all their hard work and the results released today showcase another strong performance, with the number of students obtaining top grades (7+ - equivalent to an A grade) increasing from 18.18% last year to 21.41% this year, and 79% of students achieving a 4+ - equivalent to a C+ - compared to the national average of 67.4%. We were also pleased to see 93% of students achieving a 4+ in English and 56% of students achieving a strong pass in both English and Maths.”
Year 11 Performance Leader, Emma Terry, said: “I am so proud of the Year 11s. Their resilience and determination have paid off with the results we have seen this morning. Having been with them since they were in Year 8, it has been an honour to watch them grow and develop into the incredible young people they now are. I wish them all success in wherever their next steps take them."
Many of our students excelled across the board in terms of securing those much sought-after top-end grades:
- Denitsa D achieved eleven grade 9s
- Jasmine C achieved seven grade 9s and four grade 8s
- Farzan A achieved four grade 9s and four grade 8s
- Lisa O achieved seven grade 9s and three grade 8s
- Evelyn M achieved four grade 9s and five grade 8s
- Max T achieved five grade 9s and five grade 8s
Assistant Principal with oversight of KS5, Miss Alessandra Cambio, shared: "Today, we are actively confirming enrolments into our Sixth Form provision and are delighted to be welcoming so many of our own students, as well as external applicants who have met our entry criteria, to join us in September. We wish all our Year 11 students the very best of luck as they embark on their next chapter."
Year 13 students at Caroline Chisholm School gathered this morning to share in the excitement of A-level results day with their friends, family and teachers.
Principal of Caroline Chisholm School, Mr David James, said: "It’s been wonderful to see our students celebrating their well-deserved A-Level results today with their friends, families and teachers. Students have achieved very well in their results, 73% of grades achieved at A Level were A*-C with 36% of students securing a place at Russell Group Universities. Their achievements reflect the dedication and hard work they’ve put in over the past two years, and I am immensely proud of every one of them.”
Assistant Principal with oversight of KS5, Miss Alessandra Cambio, also adds: “I couldn't be prouder of our students’ achievements this year. Each of them has shown remarkable growth, not just academically but also as individuals ready to take on the challenges of the future. I congratulate every one of them on their success and look forward to seeing the incredible things they will accomplish in the next chapter of their lives."
The Sixth Form Team are extremely proud that many of our students have secured, and continue to secure, their first-choice university placements. Early indications reveal that over 60% of our students have successfully achieved their top choices.
We wish all our students the best of luck as they embark on their future pathways, and we look forward to hearing about their achievements in the years to come.
Our High Performance Learning student ambassadors are excited to share the achievements of the past year. Spanning from year 3 to year 12, these students have worked diligently across various projects. They frequently meet, with some of the tea often meeting during their lunchtimes, to plan and execute valuable activities that benefit the entire school community. Thank you to our ambassadors for their dedication and for promoting HPL so effectively throughout the school.
Last Thursday, some of our cadet contingent took part in a parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The event was held at Wootton Community Centre, and the cadets marched to the bagpipes and formed a guard of honour for the lighting of the beacon. This all happened in the presence of the Deputy Lord Lieutenant. There were readings from various community representatives and our own Cadet Zach Morley before an act of remembrance took place. The cadets conducted themselves very well, looked extremely smart, and received numerous compliments from members of the public.
It was an absolute pleasure to welcome back CCS alumnus Henry Dunn to school this week. Henry delivered an assembly to students in Years 10-13, sharing his story of travelling and how a sudden traumatic accident led to the amputation of his left arm. He shared his personal journey from waking up from surgery to the rehabilitation that followed, to public speaking with students and corporations today. An inspiring young man who has used his resilience to show how facing adversity is possible.
We welcome you to watch his recorded assembly here:
Below you can find the videos he shared in his presentation (in full).
On Tuesday, we hosted our Science Festival in celebration of British Science Week. The event, which welcomed students from Year 5 through Year 8, showcased the creativity of over 150 participants from both CCS and Woodland View Primary School. Throughout the evening, we witnessed a fantastic showcase of scientific exploration and creativity. From captivating experiments to thought-provoking investigations and research, our students truly shined as they shared their knowledge and passion for science. The students, parents and teachers were all proud of their work and many are already looking ahead to next year. Congratulations to the winners, and a massive thank you to the staff for your support, the judges for their time, our generous sponsors, and all the parents/carers for attending.
Well done to all the students for their hard work!
1st prize - Laser Security System by S Yousuf (Year 7), T Veeranki (Year 7)
2nd prize - Hydraulic wonders – A Vuppal (Year 7), J Aluru (Year 7)
3rd prize - Hydropower - T Faulkner (Year 7), J Burton (Year 7)
Thursday 29 February 2024
Dear parents and carers,
As an all-through school, we will be celebrating Red Nose Day on 15th March 2024. Please see the attached letter on behalf of the House Team for further details on how students can participate in the non-uniform day and the cake sale.
Kind regards,
Autumn Wilson-Haywood
Communications and Marketing Administrator
