Our Year 4 student Diya, recently donated an incredible 12 inches of her hair to the Little Princess Trust, a charity that provides real-hair wigs to children and young people who have lost their hair due to illness. This selfless act will make a meaningful difference to someone in need, helping to bring comfort during a difficult time.
What makes this achievement even more inspiring is that this is Diya’s second time donating her hair to charity! Her continued commitment to helping others shows how truly thoughtful and compassionate she is.
Diya’s actions remind us all of the power of kindness and how even small acts can have a big impact on others.
A massive well done to Sally and her team SYL Blacks U11 Girls, over the weekend, they travelled to Bognor Regis to take part in the ESF Tournament, competing against strong teams from across the entire country. The standard of football was extremely high, making it a tough and competitive tournament. Despite this, Sally and her teammates showed outstanding determination and teamwork and went on to win the entire tournament!
The final was especially dramatic. SYL faced the only team to have beaten them during the two-day event, making the stakes incredibly high. After a tense match, the final score finished 1–1, leading to penalties. Both teams remained level at 3–3, meaning it all came down to the goalkeepers. The SYL goalkeeper scored confidently before producing a brilliant save of the opposition’s penalty, securing the win and crowning SYL Blacks U11 Girls as tournament champions!
This incredible achievement has now qualified the SYL girls for the Champion of Champions Tournament, which will take place at St George’s Park in June.
🌟 About Sally's Football Journey
Away from this tournament success, Sally continues to impress as an individual player. She trains four nights a week, including Mondays in Peterborough, where she is part of the Peterborough United Elite Player Pathway (EPP).
She plays up a year at U12 level on Saturdays in Division 1, losing only one game all season, and her team has reached both the County Cup Final and the League Cup Final.
On Sundays, Sally also competes in the Weetabix League, playing in Division 1 against boys her own age, further demonstrating her commitment, resilience, and passion for the game.
Congratulations to Sally on this outstanding achievement — we wish her every success in her upcoming matches!
We are delighted to celebrate Finley from Reception for his fantastic running achievements!
Finley has recently been awarded his Junior parkrun Marathon Band after completing an incredible 21 junior parkruns, which together equal the distance of a full marathon. This is a huge achievement, especially at such a young age. Finley shows fantastic dedication by taking part every Sunday, whatever the weather, and always gives his very best.
To top it off, Finley also reached a brilliant milestone at the weekend by achieving a new personal best time of 11 minutes and 39 seconds in the 2k junior parkrun. This shows just how much his hard work and determination are paying off.
Well done, Finley! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you achieve next! 🏅✨
We are proud to congratulate Alex Taylor from Year 10, who has been selected for the World Scout Jamboree 2027.
The Jamboree runs from the Opening Ceremony on 30 July 2027 to the Closing Ceremony on 8 August 2027 and is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young people from around the world. Participants take part in outdoor adventures, educational workshops, community service, and cultural exchanges that promote leadership, teamwork, and global understanding.
A highlight of the Jamboree is the chance to connect with scouts from different countries, sharing cultures, traditions, food, and music while learning about global issues such as sustainability, peace, and youth empowerment.
Attendance at the World Scout Jamboree requires dedication, including fundraising of £3,200 to help cover costs. Alex has shown outstanding commitment in preparing for this opportunity and already has 2 events lined up, including a Board Game and Pudding Night in May!
Our Year 5 students set off for the nature trail on Earth Day, with a simple challenge: pick up just one piece of litter each along the way.
While most of the children kept to the challenge, Alfie quietly went the extra mile. Taking the black bin bag, he took it upon himself to keep litter picking. Alfie showed us exactly what caring for your environment looks like and going above and beyond when no one expects it.
A fantastic example of kindness, leadership, and environmental responsibility.
Year 3 Austin has enjoyed a standout football season and fully deserves his place in our student spotlight thanks to his commitment, versatility, and impressive achievements across multiple sports.
Currently playing in goal for Wootton St George U8s, Austin has been part of the team for the past two years and has developed into a reliable and confident presence between the posts. Goalkeeping is clearly in his blood — he follows in the footsteps of his brother and sister, both CCS Primary alumni, who also represent their teams and schools as goalkeepers.
This season, Austin’s impact on the pitch has been significant. He has recorded multiple clean sheets, demonstrating strong shot‑stopping, positioning, and composure well beyond his years. One of the highlights of the season came when Austin scored directly from his own goal area with a goal kick — a rare and remarkable achievement at any level — helping his team secure an important win.
Austin’s performances have not gone unnoticed. He has been approached by both Leicester City and Northampton Town (Cobblers) to take part in academy training programmes, recognising his potential, athleticism, and game awareness. Austin has chosen to train with his local club, Northampton Town, where he now trains weekly and is looking forward to taking part in competitive fixtures over Easter and into next season.
Austin signing his Cobblers contract!
Away from football, Austin is a true all‑round sportsman. He plays tennis with weekly professional coaching and regularly competes in tournaments across the country and surrounding areas, gaining valuable experience in high‑pressure individual competition. In addition, he enjoys a range of team sports including basketball and rugby, further developing his teamwork, coordination, and competitive mindset.
Austin’s dedication, enthusiasm, and willingness to challenge himself across different sports set him apart. Whether representing his football team, competing on the tennis court, or trying new challenges, he consistently shows determination, sportsmanship, and a love of competition.
Well done, Austin — a fantastic season so far, and an exciting journey ahead!
We are incredibly proud to celebrate April and her fantastic achievements in dance!
April trains at the Harborough Academy of Performing Arts and has recently taken her RAD Ballet and ISTD Modern exams. These are highly respected exam boards with very high standards, making her results even more impressive:
91% – Distinction in Grade 1 Modern (ISTD)
85% – High Distinction in Grade 1 Ballet (RAD)
Alongside her exams, April also competes in dance festivals across Leicestershire and the surrounding counties, where she regularly wins medals. An especially exciting achievement is that she has qualified for the All England Regional Final with her modern solo—an incredible accomplishment!
To top it all off, April will also be performing in her dance school show at the Corby Cube at the beginning of May.
What a brilliant set of achievements—well done, April! We can’t wait to hear about what you do next 🌟
We are delighted to share the success of Year 6 student Aaryan, recognising his outstanding achievements and dedication to chess.
Aaryan first discovered his passion for chess at the age of five during the lockdown. What began as a simple interest quickly developed into a remarkable journey of growth, perseverance, and success. Since then, he has consistently honed his skills, competing in numerous tournaments and demonstrating exceptional talent against strong opponents.
Over the years, Aaryan has built an impressive list of accomplishments, including:
Stowe School Championship (Under-8) – Winner
Northamptonshire County Championship (Under-9) – Winner
47th Maidenhead Junior Congress (Under-9) – 2nd Place
NSC Autumn Congress (Under-10) – Winner
NSC County Championships (Under-9) – Winner
NSC Autumn Congress – Winner
NSC Spring Congress 2024 – Winner
Stowe School Championship (Under-11) – 2nd Place
19th West London Chess Championship – 3rd Place
24th West London Chess Tournament – 3rd Place
13th Junior Championship (Dessert Penguins) – 2nd Place
Northampton Standard Tournament (Under 1600 Rating) – 3rd Place (September 2025)
Nottingham Rapidplay Minor (Under 1500 Rating) – Best Rated Player
EPSCA Chess (representing Northampton in Manchester) – Won all rounds
Shropshire County Tournament – 3rd Place
Warwickshire Junior Rated Tournament – 2nd Place
18th Dessert Penguins Chess Tournament – 4th Place
In addition to these achievements, Aaryan has taken part in many other rated tournaments, frequently qualifying for advanced rounds and competing against highly rated players. His commitment, strategic thinking, and love for the game continue to set him apart.
Most recently, Aaryan competed in the 18th Dessert Penguins Chess Tournament, where he secured an impressive 4th place finish—yet another testament to his consistency and determination.
We are incredibly proud of Aaryan’s achievements and look forward to seeing how his chess journey continues to unfold. He is a true inspiration to his peers and a wonderful example of what dedication and passion can achieve.
We are delighted to celebrate the fantastic achievements of Year 6 pupil, Savannah, whose dedication to swimming continues to impress.
Savannah has been a member of Northampton Swimming Club for just over 18 months and trains in the Performance Development Squad. She commits 11 hours each week to training across six sessions, demonstrating outstanding dedication alongside her schoolwork.
At the recent NASA County Swimming Championships, Savannah achieved remarkable success in the 10/11 years age group, earning a total of 12 medals. Her impressive medal tally included 3 golds, 1 silver and 8 bronze medals across a range of events.
Savannah has a genuine passion for swimming and takes pride in pushing herself to improve. Over the coming year, she aims to achieve regional qualifying times and compete at the next level. We look forward to following her continued progress and celebrating her future successes.
We are delighted to congratulate Year 6 pupil Olivia on her outstanding achievements in competitive swimming.
Olivia competed across four consecutive weekends at the 2026 Northamptonshire County Swimming Championships, where she delivered an incredible performance in the 12-year-old age group. She won an impressive 16 medals in total, including 4 gold, 8 silver and 4 bronze, while also achieving numerous personal best times.
Her success at the championships earned her eight East Midlands regional qualification times, with the regional event taking place this spring. Olivia has qualified in the following events:
400m, 800m and 1500m Freestyle; 200m Breaststroke; 50m, 100m and 200m Butterfly; and 200m Individual Medley.
Olivia has been swimming competitively for just over two years and trains an incredible 13 hours each week, including a 4am start every Friday for an early morning training session. Her dedication, hard work and determination are truly inspiring.
We are extremely proud of Olivia and wish her the very best of luck at the East Midlands Regional Championships.
We are very proud of Foundation Stage pupil George, who has recently been awarded a special trophy at his training sessions with Bradders Academy.
Each week, around 40 children take part in training, with just five trophies awarded for a range of achievements. George received his trophy in recognition of his hard work, dedication, and excellent work ethic during the session!
George has been playing football for two years and absolutely loves his training. While it will be a couple more years before he’s able to play organised football, his enthusiasm and commitment are already shining through.
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We are delighted to celebrate the fantastic achievements of Year 6 pupil, Savannah, whose dedication to swimming continues to impress.
