Dear Parents and Carers,

We are excited to let you know that on Thursday 5th March we will be celebrating World Book Day as a whole-school event. It’s a wonderful chance to celebrate reading and enjoy a fun, creative day together.

To help make the day a success, we are encouraging students (and staff!) to dress up. By involving the whole school, we hope the day feels special and enjoyable for everyone, and that students who choose to dress up feel confident and supported. 

This year’s theme is “Words.” Students are invited to choose a single word and base their outfit on it. The word can be abstract, descriptive, creative or linked to something they enjoy. This keeps the day simple, affordable and inclusive. Some ideas might include:

• An adjective – e.g. sparkly, fuzzy
• A colour – e.g. neon, monochrome 
• A profession – e.g. Footballer, Doctor, Author 
• Clothing that represents a hobby, interest or part of their culture 
• A character from a book – e.g. Harry Potter, Matilda

To make the day even more enjoyable, we will also be running a friendly competition, with small prizes awarded for creativity, effort, and how well students have represented their chosen word. We hope this will encourage all students to get involved and have fun with the theme, regardless of age.
 

We want the day to be fun, but also safe and appropriate for all ages. For this reason, we ask that costumes do not include:

• Anything revealing, provocative or adult-themed
• References to violence or weapons
• Gory or horror-based elements, including fake blood or wounds
• References to drugs, alcohol, smoking or illegal behaviour
• Pyjamas, as we want to keep the focus on the theme

Outfits should be school-appropriate, and students should be able to explain the word they have chosen.

We understand that even small changes to the school day can be challenging for some children. If this is your child, we would ask that you please discuss this event with them beforehand and remind them on the morning of World Book Day. Please don’t feel your child needs to come into school wearing mufti; if wearing their school uniform would help them feel more comfortable, they are encouraged to do so. Should you have any questions, you can contact your child's teacher/form tutor or the SEN team (senadmin@ccs.northants.sch.uk) if that is relevant to your child. 

Tutors and class teachers will be talking about the event with students in the lead-up to World Book Day and encouraging everyone to take part. We hope this flexible theme will make it easy for all students to join in.

We are very much looking forward to celebrating World Book Day with our whole school community and seeing all the brilliant ideas students come up with. 

Thank you for your support.

On behalf of Caroline Chisholm School 

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. 

• Secondary students who are entitled to Free School Meals will be able to spend their lunch allowance in the canteen at break time. The canteen will have a limited amount available at 12:45pm for any students with FSMs who wish to grab something before going home.
• If your Secondary or Sixth Form child normally collects their Primary sibling at the end of the day, please make alternative arrangements if needed.

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

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 are asking for a donation of just one item per student to contribute to their tutor group's collection. Of course, any additional items would be so greatly appreciated if your family is financially able to give more.
• A list of useful, suggested items that could go into the collection is attached to this letter for your reference.

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

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. 

This morning, Year 13 students at Caroline Chisholm School marked their A-Level achievements in the company of their peers, dedicated teachers, and supportive families.

Assistant Principal of Caroline Chisholm School with oversight of KS5, Miss Aless Cambio, shares:

“It is always special to celebrate our students’ A Level Results on-site, seeing their success first hand, surrounded by their friends and families. Our Year 13 cohort have performed incredibly well in their results, with 77% of grades achieved at A Level being A*-C, and over 40% of students securing a place at Russell Group Universities.

“We are absolutely delighted to announce that four of our students have been successful in gaining renowned Oxbridge placements. Isabel Langley and Maia Golea will both be studying Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, and Alexandru Burada secured his place at the University of Oxford, studying English Language and Literature. Rohini Mistry achieved a place at the University of Oxford but opted to study Mechanical Engineering at University of Manchester. These outstanding achievements reflect their incredible talent, and commitment to learning.

“As Assistant Principal, I could not be more proud of the remarkable achievements of our Sixth Form students. Their success is a reflection not only of their hard work, resilience and determination, but also of the support from our dedicated staff and the encouragement of their families. They have been wonderful role models for younger students and have contributed so much to our school community. We send them forward with our warmest congratulations and every confidence that they will continue to thrive and make a positive impact in the world.”

Early indications reveal that over 70% of our students have successfully achieved their first-choice university placements. Notable successes from the cohort include,

• Two medics - Sarang Shankar who will study Medicine at Keele, with grades A, B, B and Harry Fidler studying Medicine at Birmingham University, with grades A, A, A.
• Gracie Atkins, securing her place at Oxford Brookes University studying Children’s Nursing with grades D*, A, A.
• Rory Bates studying Mathematics at University of Manchester with grades A*, A*, A.
• Sami Ercan, studying Maths with Data Science at London School of Economics with grades A*, A*, A*.
• Maia Golea, studying Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge with grades A*, A*, A*, A*.
• Thomas Grimshaw securing a perfect set of A*, A*, A*, A*, who will be re-applying for 2026 after a gap year.
• Isabel Langley studying Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge with grades A*, A*, A*, A*.
• Thomas McLaughlin studying Actuarial Mathematics at University of Leeds with grades A* A* A.
• Rohini Mistry studying Mechanical Engineering at University of Manchester with grades A* A* A A.

Key Stage 5 Director, Mr Tom Cole, adds:

“Myself and the Sixth Form Team are incredibly proud of our students, their outstanding results are a testament to their hard work over the last two years. Their dedication and commitment have enabled the vast majority of them to progress on to their desired destinations, we wish them the very best for the future, they have been an absolute pleasure, and we know they will go on to great success!"

Friday 18 July 2025

Dear parents and carers,

Please find attached our end-of-year letter with lots of useful information to help you get ready for September. Inside, you’ll find details about our staggered start on Wednesday 3 September, how the school day will be structured in the new academic year, and key term date changes. You’ll also find a welcome message from our new Principal, Chris Bishop.

Wishing you and your family a relaxing and enjoyable summer break. We look forward to seeing you in September!

Kind regards,
 

Autumn Wilson-Haywood
Communications and Marketing Administrator