Tuesday saw another strong start to the season, this time for our U14 boys, who secured a fantastic final result in their first game of the the County Cup Our Year 9 boys were incredibly excited for their first game of the season, competing against Kingsthorpe Community College away from home. It was a tricky start and the excitement got the best of them as soon as the whistle went, as the boys went 1-0 down. However, this was quickly turned around with the boys going into half time 4-1 up. The second half was domination by CCS, seeing the game out confidently with a 12-3 win. Huge congratulations boys, onto the next round! Final score: Caroline Chisholm 12-3 Kingsthorpe Community College Goal scorers - Oliver W x 5, Bradley K x 2, Tayla A x 2, Donte R x 1, Zach T x 1, Harley E x 1, Man of the Match - Oliver W

On Saturday 27th September, two brave members of our Primary team – Mrs Cairns and Mr O'Boyle – are taking on the incredible challenge of abseiling down the Northampton Lift Tower, all in support of The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation. Every donation makes a difference – and every penny raised will go directly towards helping people who need it most. If you'd like to show your support and help Mrs Cairns and Mr O'Boyle reach their fundraising goal, both their Just Giving pages are available below: Mrs Cairns - https://www.justgiving.com/page/nickycairns Mr O'Boyle - https://www.justgiving.com/page/kavan-oboyle-1... Thank you for supporting this amazing cause!

Year 5 scientists in action! One of our science lessons this week on properties of materials had our Year 5 exploring hardness, transparency, and magnetism through hands-on experiments and classification challenges. From mystery bags to magnets, they planned their own enquiries and discovered which materials are best suited for different purposes. Curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinkingscience at its best! #PrimaryScience #STEMinSchools

Come and see our Ofsted "Outstanding" Early Years Foundation Stage! Are you looking for a primary school for your child for September 2026? We are delighted to announce open tours for prospective parents and carers to explore our facilities and meet our wonderful staff. https://CCS-FoundationStage-2026-Tours.eventbrite.co.uk (link also in bio) Upcoming dates: Thu 23 Oct, 9–10:15am Thu 13 Nov, 5:15–6:30pm Fri 7 Nov, 9–10:15am Fri 14 Nov, 9–10:15am If you are unable to attend on these dates, please contact us to arrange an alternative visit admissionsteam@ccs.northants.sch.uk

Autumn Forest School Taster Session For children aged 3–4 starting school in Sept 2026 https://CCS-FS-ForestSchoolTaster-2025.eventbrite.co.uk Join us for a magical morning in the woods during our free forest school taster session, featuring leaf hunts and nature crafts. Get a taste of our play-based Early Years approach and meet our friendly EYFS team. Caroline Chisholm School Tuesday 7 October at 10-11am Bring outdoor clothes & wellies!

We've loved hearing how many of our children have taken part in this year's Summer Reading Challenge with their local libraries! It's been wonderful to celebrate the effort, and dedication so many of you have shown in keeping up your reading over the summer months. Some of our children have even come into school proudly sharing their certificates (pictured) – what a brilliant achievement for all involved! A special mention goes to our superstar Foundation Stage reader, Finley, who was the very first from CCS to complete the challenge – what an amazing achievement, well done! The challenge officially closes on Friday 20th September, so there's just a few days left to collect your final stickers and certificate, if you haven't already.

Science in Action! Our Year 10 students have been busy investigating how pH affects digestive enzymes. In this practical, they tested amylase (the enzyme found in saliva) at 5 different pHs - 3, 5, 7 and 9. A strong acid, a weak acid, a neutral and an weakly alkaline solution, respectively. After letting the enzyme acclimatise, they added starch solution to see if amylase could break it down – and how quickly. The experiment gave them a hands-on look at how important the right conditions are for enzymes to work at their best! The students displayed fantastic enquiring and teamwork skills, showcasing High Performance Learning throughout. Great job everyone

Tuesday saw another strong start to the season, this time for our U14 boys, who secured a fantastic final result in their first game of the County Cup Our Year 9 boys were incredibly excited for their first game of the season, competing against Kingsthorpe Community College away from home. It was a tricky start and the excitement got the best of them as soon as the whistle went, as the boys went 1-0 down. However, this was quickly turned around with the boys going into half time 4-1 up. The second half was domination by CCS, seeing the game out confidently with a 12-3 win. Huge congratulations boys, onto the next round! Final score: Caroline Chisholm 12-3 Kingsthorpe Community College Goal scorers - Oliver W x 5, Bradley K x 2, Tayla A x 2, Donte R x 1, Zach T x 1, Harley E x 1, Man of the Match - Oliver W

On Saturday 27th September, two brave members of our Primary team – Mrs Cairns and Mr O'Boyle – are taking on the incredible challenge of abseiling down the Northampton Lift Tower, all in support of The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation. Every donation makes a difference – and every penny raised will go directly towards helping people who need it most. If you'd like to show your support and help Mrs Cairns and Mr O'Boyle reach their fundraising goal, both their Just Giving pages are available below: Mrs Cairns - https://www.justgiving.com/page/nickycairns Mr O'Boyle - https://www.justgiving.com/page/kavan-oboyle-1... Thank you for supporting this amazing cause!

Year 5 scientists in action! One of our science lessons this week on properties of materials had our Year 5 exploring hardness, transparency, and magnetism through hands-on experiments and classification challenges. From mystery bags to magnets, they planned their own enquiries and discovered which materials are best suited for different purposes. Curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinkingscience at its best! #PrimaryScience #STEMinSchools

Autumn Forest School Taster Session For children aged 3–4 starting school in Sept 2026 https://CCS-FS-ForestSchoolTaster-2025.eventbrite.co.uk Join us for a magical morning in the woods during our FREE forest school taster session! Featuring leaf hunts and nature crafts. Get a taste of our play-based Early Years approach and meet our friendly EYFS team. Caroline Chisholm School Tuesday 7 October at 10-11am Bring outdoor clothes & wellies!

We've loved hearing how many of our children have taken part in this year's Summer Reading Challenge with their local libraries! It's been wonderful to celebrate the effort, and dedication so many of you have shown in keeping up your reading over the summer months. A special mention goes to our superstar Foundation Stage reader, Finley, who was the very first from CCS to complete the challenge – what an amazing achievement, well done! The challenge officially closes on Friday 20th September, so there's just a few days left to collect your final stickers and certificate, if you haven't already.

Science in Action! Our Year 10 students have been busy investigating how pH affects digestive enzymes. In this practical, they tested amylase (the enzyme found in saliva) at 5 different pHs - 3, 5, 7 and 9. A strong acid, a weak acid, a neutral and an weakly alkaline solution, respectively. After letting the enzyme acclimatise, they added starch solution to see if amylase could break it down – and how quickly. The experiment gave them a hands-on look at how important the right conditions are for enzymes to work at their best! The students displayed fantastic enquiring and teamwork skills, showcasing High Performance Learning throughout. Great job everyone

A fantastic start to the sporting year as our Year 8 football team, who kicked off their County Cup campaign last Wednesday with a 5–3 victory against Moulton! A dominant first half saw CCS race to a 4–0 lead with sharp attacking play and brilliant teamwork. Moulton battled back in the second half, but our players showed great resilience to seal the win. A confident start and a promising sign of things to come this season – well done, team! Final score: 5–3 to CCS Man of the Match: M. Francois-Jeffrey Scorers: K. Boyce, T. Bamisile, J. Wright