Please find enclosed our winter edition of the CCS Chronicle, a newsletter that highlights the exciting learning and achievements across our subjects and curriculum. https://heyzine.com/flip-book/ChronicleWinter2026
We are incredibly proud of all the hard work and enthusiasm our students have shown this term.
13 February 2026
Dear parents and carers,
Please find attached the latest monthly newsletter from our Principal, Mr Chris Bishop, discussing consistency and recent survey feedback.
You can also find the latest, View from the Flightdeck here: "Why CCS Fest and what is it?".
We hope you have a lovely half-term break.
On behalf of Caroline Chisholm School
Dear Parents/Carers,
We are writing to inform you of an important reinforcement of our school expectations regarding mobile phones.
Please see the attached letter.
22 January 2026
Dear Parents and Carers,
We are writing to let you know that our Secondary and Sixth Form phases will close early at 12:45pm on Tuesday, 3 February to allow staff to attend the funeral of Aaron Phillips, our former colleague and much-loved member of our school community.
Our primary phase will remain open as usual with their finish at 3:15pm.
We understand that this change may require adjustments for families, and we are truly grateful for your kindness, flexibility, and support during this difficult time for our school community. We are sharing this information as early as possible to help you make any arrangements you may need.
Warm regards,
Chris Bishop
Principal
Please see below our very first issue of the CCS Pulse, a newsletter that showcases a glimpse into the pastoral, wellbeing and enrichment at CCS. As well as a special section on our behaviour approach and next steps.
26 November 2025
Dear Parents/Carers,
I am writing to you with wonderful opportunity for our Year 9 students to come together and show kindness within our local community this Christmas season.
This year, I would like each of our Year 9 tutor groups to collectively create a Christmas collection that will be donated to the Hope Centre to support families and individuals in need.
The Christmas Collection
This is a fantastic way for our year group to demonstrate empathy and the spirit of giving.
We aim to have the collection assembled and ready to be delivered to the Hope Centre during the last week of term. Therefore, please ensure that all donated items are brought into school and given to your child's form tutor between now and Friday December 12th.
We are aware that the Christmas period can place additional financial pressure on families. Please know that we completely understand that this might be something your family cannot partake in at this time. There is absolutely no expectation for every student to contribute, and your child will not be penalised in any way if they are unable to bring in a donation.
Your support in encouraging a spirit of generosity and community in our students is invaluable.
Thank you in advance for your ongoing support.
Warm regards,
Miss E Johnson
Head of Year 9
Friday 7 November 2025
Dear parents and carers,
End of term early closure
On Friday 19 December, we will be closing early for the end of term. All students (primary, secondary and sixth form) will finish school at 12:30pm on this day. There will be no provision for any students to remain on site after this time. We have tried to give parents as much notice as possible to enable alternative arrangements to be made.
Lunch Arrangements
Children in Years R - 2 will have lunch in school as normal, before they leave.
Children in KS2 will not have lunch at school. If you have already ordered a school meal for this day, please can you cancel this order using your ‘meals’ ParentPay account before Tuesday 9 December. Parents of children in Year 3-6 who are entitled to Free School Meals (FSMs) will be contacted before the end of term to find out if a school packed lunch to take home is required for this day.
Secondary students who are entitled to FSMs will be able to spend their lunch allowance in the canteen at break time.
Primary - Extra-Curricular Clubs
We have been in communication with our external club providers and can confirm that no clubs will be taking place on the afternoon of Friday 19 December.
Thank you in advance for your support and understanding.
Kind regards,
Andy Fisher Gary Wakefield
Vice Principal Vice Principal
We are delighted to share below our very first issue of the CCS Chronicle, a newsletter that highlights the exciting learning and achievements across our subjects and curriculum.
Caroline Chisholm School is proud to announce another year of fantastic GCSE results, with a significant increase in the number of students achieving grades 5–9 in both English and Maths.
Assistant Principal for Key Stage Four, Mrs Kathryn Wittich-Jackson, shared:
“Everyone at Caroline Chisholm School is extremely proud of our students and their achievements this year. We are pleased to be celebrating another strong set of GCSE results with an increase in students achieving grades 5-9 in English and Maths. These results are a testament to the commitment of our students and the unwavering support of their dedicated teachers, support staff, and families.
kathryn wittich-jackson: Assistant principal oversight of Key stage four
Early headlines indicate the following achievements:
Standout performances were recorded across the cohort, with a particularly strong showing from our male students, taking the top three spots. Special recognition goes to Uzair, who achieved nine grade 9s and two grade 8s. Congratulations must also go to Alex, Jamie, Elizabeth and Taryn for a fantastic set of results.
We are busy today confirming enrolments into our sixth form provision and are delighted to be inviting so many of our own students, as well as welcoming many external applicants, to join us in September.”
“We are exceptionally proud of our year 11 students. Starting year 7 during the Covid pandemic, they have shown incredible resilience and perseverance throughout their time at CCS. During the exam series they conducted themselves with great maturity and focus. Good luck to all of our students as they move on to the next stage in their journey”.
Gemma greenwood: Director of Key stage four
