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Team CHS Netball Success
Our Netball teams won six of their seven matches against Holmes Chapel in October.
Communication Investigation for Year 8
Year 8 Computing and Enterprise students investigated networks and distance communication in October.
Year 7 Study the Power of Fruit!
Year 7PD investigated 'fruity' batteries in their Science lessons with Mrs Jackson Moss.
Another Generous Donation from Morrisons
We were thrilled to receive another donation of breakfast items and a 拢30 voucher from Morrisons in October.
A 5-1 English Schools Football Victory for Year 10
Our Year 10 Footballers celebrated a 5-1 victory in their English Schools Competition match against Haywood Academy.
A Great Start to the Netball Season for Year 7, 8 and 9
October wins for our Year 7B, 8A and 9 Netball teams made a spectacular start to the season.
Great Effort and Determination from Year 8
Our Year 8 Football team played well but lost out to a strong Poynton side in October.
A Chance to Make it to the National Final for Sadie, Sally, Poppy and Lauren
Sadie, Sally, Poppy and Lauren's personal best times have given them a chance to make it through to the national English Schools Swimming Association finals!
Calling our Former A Level English Scholars
We are hoping to enlist the help of our former A Level English students to inspire current and future students.
Year 11 Students Join their Parents for a Careers Day
Our Year 11 students enjoyed a 'Take your Child to Work' Day careers opportunity in October.
Congleton Half Marathon Raises 拢164 for School Charity
Mrs Eckersley and her team of helpers raised 拢164.90 for the School Charity selling refreshments at the Congleton Half Marathon.
Cheshire Cup Success for our Footballers
Our U13 and U14 footballers celebrated some great wins in the first round of the Cheshire Cup in October.
Biodiversity Club Launches with a Great Discovery
Our Biodiversity Club met for the first time in October and launched with an activity to find signs of nature in the school grounds.
Information Evening for Year 9 and Year 10 Families
Our Year 9 and Year 10 Information Evening is on Wednesday 9th October.
Year 11 Develop their Interview Skills
We welcomed twenty-two volunteers to act as interviewers to our October Year 11 Mock Interview Day
Year 12 Psychologists Replicate Classic Experiment
Our Year 12 Psychology students replicated Asch's famous conformity experiment in October.
Supporting 40 Years of the Congleton Half Marathon
We're supporting the 40th Congleton Half Marathon in October, offering a range of refreshments for runners and spectators.
Year 7 Settling in Event
If you weren't able to attend our Year 7 Settling In Event you can download a copy of the presentation from our website.
CHS Receives Quality in Careers Standard Accreditation
We are delighted to be nationally accredited by the Quality in Careers Standard as fully meeting all the accreditation criteria incorporating the Gatsby Benchmarks.
Another Fantastic Win for our Netball Team
Our Netball team celebrated a 34-21 win against Cheadle Hulme at the beginning of October!
Open Evening Success and School Tour Offer
We welcomed hundreds of families to our Year 5 and 6 Open Evening and are now offering tours of the school for anyone wishing to visit us on a 'working' day.
Year 11 GCSE Students Enjoy a "Breathtaking" Performance of War Horse
Year 11 GCSE Drama students visited the Lowry Theatre to watch War Horse in September.
Year 7 Enjoy a European Day of Languages
To celebrate聽European Day of Languages, our Year 7 students spent a morning discovering the language and culture of a number of European countries.
URGENT ALLERGY ALERT - PLEASE READ
Parents and Carers: Please read the urgent FSA allergy alert regarding ingredients in a number of products that may pose a serious risk to anyone with peanut allergies.
Belle to Represent CHS in National Championships
Year 9 Belle L will represent CHS at the National Schools Equestrian Association National Championships in October
School to Close Early for Year 5 and year 6 Open Evening
School will close to students at 2:10pm on Thursday 26th September to enable staff to prepare for the Year 5 and Year 6 Open Evening.
A Win for our u15 Netball Team in Sisters n Sport First Round
Our u15 Netball team celebrated a fantastic 21-16 win in the first round of the Sisters n Sport competition!
Our Charity Ambassadors' Macmillan Coffee Morning
Our Sixth Form College Charity Ambassadors are hosting a Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning at break on Friday 27th September.
Parent and Carer Consent for Open Evening Student Helpers
Parents and carers: Please ensure that you have completed the consent form if your child has volunteered to help out at our Open Evening.
Ms Thurland Shares her First Headteacher's Blog of the New School Year
Ms Thurland has shared her September 2024 Headteacher's Blog of the new school year, looking ahead to some of the many activities planned for the term.
Year 7 Teambuilding Day Success
Our Year 7 students enjoyed a full day of Teambuilding activities in September.
The 2024 Year 7 Teambuilding Day
We're looking forward to holding our annual Year 7 Teambuilding Day on Thursday 19th September.
Year 6 Join us to Celebrate our Annual Cultural Diversity Day
We invited Year 6 children from Congleton and surrounding areas to join us for our annual Cultural Diversity Day in September.
Information Evening for Year 11, 12 and 13 Parents and Carers
We're looking forward to meeting with Year 11, 12 and 13 parents and carers at their Information Evening on Tuesday 17th September.
Rose Sees her Story in Print
Year 7 Rose F entered a short story competition and has been chosen to have her writing published in a book!
Tournament Win for Jaime
Year 8 Jaime M celebrated his first Grade 5 Tennis Tournament win at Liverpool in August.
Nationals Silver Medal for Oscar
Despite dislocating his kneecap, Year 10 Oscar dV, still managed to swim his way to a SILVER medal in the English Nationals!
A Warm Welcome to our New Year 7 Students
It was wonderful to welcome our new Year 7 students to our school community and they all look very smart in their new uniforms!
Fern Competes for England
Year 11 Fern L has qualified to represent England in the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association ESP 香港六合彩即时开奖 International in September.
Return to School Information
We're excited to be welcoming students back to school this week and look forward to sharing another busy and successful academic year with our school community.
Flu Vaccine Information
The Immunisation Team will contact parents and carers throughout the autumn term with information on how to book a flu vaccine for your child.
New Year 7 Students Enjoy a Summer School Opportunity
Our fantastic new Year 7 students joined us in August for our 'Summer School' Activity Day.
Students Enjoy Sun, Sea and a Week of Sport
Our students enjoyed another great summer CHS PE Water Sports Tour at the end of the school year.
Our July Newsletter is Out Now
Our July Newsletter is out now and packed full of celebrations of CHS.
Celebrating CHS at our New Scholars' Awards Evening
We held our first ever Scholars' Awards Evening in July to recognise the students and staff who perfectly represent our school community and school values.
CHS Race for Life Raises 拢436
Our student and staff Race for Life raised 拢436 for Cancer Research UK.
Joshua Secures Grade 4 Keyboard Exam and Great Feedback
Year 8 Joshua passed his Grade 4 Keyboard Exam in July with some very positive observations from his examiner!
Great End of Term Activities in the Computing and Enterprise Faculty
Our Computing and Enterprise Faculty ran some great activities in the final week of term.
Great CHS Alumnus News
Sebastian Lynch (class of 2021) has graduated from Loughborough University with a First Class聽Honours degree in Mathematics.聽
Last Week of Term Computing Fun for ALL Students
Our Computing and Enterprise Faculty have some great activities for ALL students taking place each lunchtime in the last week of the summer term.
FREE Summer Teen Membership At Local Leisure Centres
Students aged 14-16 and in receipt of benefits related free school meals can get FREE leisure centre membership over the summer.
Work Placements Give Year 12 a Head Start
Year 12 students have been able to experience work in their chosen careers or discover some of the many work options available to them.
Celebrating all the Great Sports People and Teams at CHS
We celebrated all our amazing sports people and teams at our annual Sports Awards Evening in July.
Message for Sports Centre Customers
Box Lane will be closed over the summer break but there will still be access to the Sports Centre for customers.
Rhys Reaches Tournament Final
Year 9 Rhys E made it all the way through to the final of his first ever adult Tennis tournament in July.
More Great Success for Cheska and Hector
Year 7 Cheska has enjoyed great success with her pony, Hector, and they've now qualified for Equifest in August.
Year 7's Recipe for Success
Students in 7b5 created their own 香港六合彩即时开奖 Recipe for Success in their English lessons.
Making Toothpaste for an Elephant!
Students enjoyed the Elephant Toothpaste experiment in Science Club.
7CMJ Spot the Spiders and Identify the Insects
7CMJ enjoyed classifying invertebrates in their Science lessons.
High School Musical was a Community Triumph!
Our Head of Performing Arts, Mrs Mackreth, shares her review of the four wonderful performances of High School Musical in July.
High School Musical Raffle Raises 拢260 for Gee's Foundation
Our High School Musical Raffle raised over 拢260 for The Georgia Leigh Ogden Foundation
Election Day at CHS
All our students got the opportunity to take part in a mock election in July.
Biology Olympiad Success for Year 12 Biologists
Nine of our Year 12 Biologists took part in this year's Intermediate Biology Olympiad.
Savannah and Nyla Secure 2024/25 Loughborough Lightning Place
Savannah H and Nylah BM have secured places on the Loughborough Lightning Netball programme for 2024/25.
Two Great Days with our New Year 7 Students
It was a joy to spend two Transition days with our September Year 7 students at the end of June
Wimbledon Trip for Year 10
A group of our Year 10 students enjoyed a trip to Wimbledon at the beginning of July.
Ellie-Ann Earns her Black Belt
Year 7 Ellie-Ann H worked her way up to Black Belt status over five years.
Year 12 Explore Oxford University Opportunities
A group of our Year 12 students visited the Oxford University Open Day in June.
Sports Day Raises Almost 拢300 for Gee's Foundation
Two Sixth Form Charity Ambassador teams raised almost 拢300 for The聽Georgia Leigh Ogden Foundation at Sports Day
Year 7 Artists Gain Inspiration from Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Our Year 7 Artists visited the Yorkshire Sculpture Park in June.
Player of the Year, Liv, Secures Academy Contract
Year 8 Liv W scored a hat trick with a Player of the Year Award, League Championship and a contract with Salford City Academy!
Year 12 History and Politics Students Visit London
A trip to London gave History and Politics students rare insights in to our democracy and some of our historic buildings.
Year 12 Explore Post 18 Opportunities at UCAS Fair
The UCAS Fair was a chance for Year 12 to find out more about future destinations.
Year 8 HPV Vaccinations
Year 8 students will be offered their HPV vaccinations on Friday 5th July.
Bienvenue - MFL French Club for Key Stage 3
Our MFL French Club has now started and all Key Stage 3 students are welcome
Sisters n Sport Semifinal for our u14s Team
Our u14s team took part in the semifinals of the Sisters n Sport National Plate Competition in June.
It's Pride Week at CHS
We're celebrating CHS Pride Week from 10th-14th June and our LGBTQ+ Ambassadors will be running a range of activities.
Transition Information Film for New Year 7 Students and Families
We have put together a short film to help answer all the transition questions asked by our new Year 7 students.
Year 7 Scholarly Excellence in Science
Ms Figiel's Year 7 Science Class devised some really creative ways to revise for their SAS Exam.
Election Fever Comes to CHS!
Students will take part in our own Mock Election on Wednesday 3rd July and compare the results to the real thing!
Biscuits, Books and Better Grades!
Our English team are running their Year 10 'Biscuits and Books' after school sessions again every Wednesday from 12th June.
Year 7 Lacie Signs for Wales
Year 7 Lacie F has signed a one-year contract to play for Wales.
Year 7 Charlie and Theo Celebrate their League Cup Win
Charlie H and Theo P, celebrated winning the league cup trophy in May with their Macclesfield FC Junior Academy team.
Year 11 Olly Selected for England World Cup Team
Olly has been selected to compete with the PUMA England Taekwondo team at the ITF World Cup.
Our Science Words of the Week
Our Science Words of the Week this week are Wavelength and Ultrasonic.
Our Spring in a Frame Photography Winners
Year 7 Freddie L and Year 9 Jess D were the winners of our Spring in a Frame photography competition.
Language Scholars Treated to Unique Italian Lessons
As an end of half-term treat, our MFL teacher, Miss Cigala, helped our enthusiastic Language scholars make a classic Italian dessert.
Rain Didn't Stop Play at the Cheshire Football Festival
We enjoyed a great day out at the Year 7/8 Cheshire FA Football Festival in May
Swimathon Success
Our Swimathon team of students and staff raised over 拢400 for local charities and our own school fund.
Our Classroom Tourists Explore France
After the half-term break, our MFL Club students will explore the language and culture of France.
Join Us for our Spring in a Frame Exhibition
Families can join us from 3:20pm on Wednesday 22nd May for our Spring in a Frame Photography Exhibition and Awards.
Year 12 Chemists Complete Aspirin Practicals
Our Year 12 Chemists have completed the final step in synthesising Aspirin for their their assessed practical component.
Ms. Thurland Meets our New Year 7 Students
Ms. Thurland has been visiting our partner primary schools to meet with our new Year 7 students.
Katya and Port Vale are a Winning Team
Year 8 Katya B and her Port Vale team won the Staffordshire Girls and Ladies Football League Cup in May.
Our Science Words of the Week
Our Science Words of the Week this week are Terminate and Density
Year 8 Language Ambassadors Inspire Quinta Pupils
In May our Year 8 Language Ambassadors ran sessions for Quinta Primary pupils.
Celebrating our Wonderful 2023-24 Year 7 Leadership Team
The Year 7 Leadership Team held their last meeting of the year in May, celebrating all their fantastic achievements throughout the year.
Year 12 Biologists' Models Help Them to Remember
Our Year 12 Biologists have created models to help them remember the steps in the process of Photosynthesis.
High School Musical Tickets Now on Sale
Tickets are now on sale for our whole school production - High School Musical on 3rd and 4th July.
Jesse and Ryan Selected to Play for County u16s
Year 9 Jesse R and Year 10 Rhys Y, have been selected for the 24/25 u16 Cheshire Schools FA Squad.
Lauren Qualifies for English Nationals
Year 10 Lauren C has qualified to swim in the 200m Fly event at the English Nationals in Sheffield this summer.
Oscar Qualifies for British National Championships
Year 9 Oscar dV has qualified him to swim in five events in the British National Age Group Championships in the summer.
Celebrating Young Chefs at Congleton High
We were delighted to host the Rotary Young Chef District Final at CHS in May.
Michael Awarded Rugby Club Player of the Year
Year 7 Michael B has been awarded Player of the Year for Congleton Rugby Club under 12s.
A Poetic Challenge for Key Stage 3 Students
Key Stage 3 students are invited to take part in a national poetry competition.
Introducing our New Apple Learning Coach, Mr Davis!
Our ICT teacher, Mr Davis, has been certified as an Apple Learning Coach as a result of his dedication to fostering innovative teaching methods and empowering students through technology.
Our Year 7b Progress Evening
We're looking forward to meeting with Year 7b Parents and Carers on Thursday 16th May for their child's Progress Evening.
High School Musical Rehearsals
It's another busy week of rehearsals for our聽High School Musical students!
Science Words of the Week
This week's Science Words of the Week are Metabolism and Substitute.
CHS Hosts Rotary Young Chef District Final
We're hosting the Congleton Rotary Young Chef Competition District Final on Monday 13th May
Bentley Work Experience Opportunity.
Bentley are offering students aged 16-18 the opportunity to take part in work experience in July at their Crewe site.
Fern Celebrates More Competition Success
Year 10 Fern L continues to achieve in her clay pigeon career, competing and winning at a high level.
A Very Happy 98th Birthday, Sir David!
A very happy 98th birthday to Sir David Attenborough from Attenborough House (and Angelou, Mandela and Shakespeare too)!
Our Science Words of the Week
Each week, our Science faculty introduce two Science words to students to help them recognise and understand key words.
Introducing The 香港六合彩即时开奖 Podcast
A team of our Sixth Form College students have started a podcast to discuss some of the wide-ranging issues relevant to students in all years and you can listen to the first episode now.
Congleton Library Seeks Summer Volunteers
Cheshire East Libraries are recruiting volunteers (aged 13 and over) to help with the Summer Reading Challenge.
Year 7 Readathon Winners Announced
Our Year 7 Readathon winners and runners up have been announced and presented with their prizes.
Temporary Changes to K85 Biddulph top Congleton Bus Route
Ladyline Coaches have informed us of temporary changes to the K85 Biddulph to CHS route.
A Smart Start for Key Stage 3 Students
We are focusing on a Smart Start to lessons for our Key Stage 3 Students - ensuring they arrive on time, with all the correct equipment.
Year 13 Drama Students Perform for Examiners, Family and Friends
Our Year 13 Drama students completed their scripted exams to an examiner and an audience of friends and family in April .
Year 10 Scientists Learn About Irradiation
Our Year 10 Scientists have been learning all about irradiation including the safety wear required!
Year 12 Chemists Learn More About Aspirin
In their lessons, our Year 12 Chemists have been learning about Aspirin - it's history and how it is made.
Our House Launch Week Buskers Lunches
Our House Launch Week Buskers Lunch talent shows proved just how much talent we have on our wonderful school community.
Community Champion Vouchers from Morrisons
We were delighted to receive 拢30 of vouchers from Morrisons Congleton for being Community Champion.
MFL Club Classroom Tourists Arrive in Germany
In their first meeting after the Easter break, our聽MFL Club classroom tourists learned about all things German!
7HV's Posters are Out of This World!
Mr Holmes challenged 7HV to work in pairs on posters about space.
South Cheshire Champions!
Congratulations to our winning Year 7 and year 9 Football teams at the South Cheshire Cup Finals in April.
Over 100 Entries for Spring in a Frame Photography Competition
We've had over 100 photographs submitted for our Spring in a Frame Competition and the shortlisted images will be on show at our Exhibition and Awards on Wednesday 22nd May.
Scarlett's Singing Merits a Great Grade!
Year 13 student, Scarlett S, passed her Trinity Grade 8 Singing with Merit in April
New and Old Favourite Sports on Offer this Half-Term
Our PE Faculty is offering a range of new and old-favourite extracurricular sports along with GCSE support activities this half-term
House Points Up For Grabs in Inter-House Football Matches
Our House Launch Week challenges included inter-House Football matches.
Over 拢5.5k Raised for Charity So Far this Year
Our 2023-24 Charity fundraising total now stands at an incredible 拢5,579.59!
Our Official House Launch Week
Our official House Launch Week will run from Monday 22nd to Friday 26th April.
FREE Elevate Learning Support Webinars For Parents and Carers
Study skills experts, Elevate, are offering FREE learning skills webinars for parents and carers.
Year 10 English Students Take Over the Lesson
Jozsef and Lennon helped classmates improve their creative prose writing recently.
Year 8 Windy Racer Winners
Mrs Fitzsimmons set her Year 8 class a 'windy racer' STEM challenge in March.
Introducing our New Year 7 Uniform for September 2024
We are excited to introduce our new uniform with a short video and new uniform guide.
Our New Logo, Vision and Values
We are delighted to be able to share our new logo, vision and values with CHS families.
Year 12 Social Scientists' London Learning
A trip to London gave Year 12 Social Scientists greater insight in to the legal system and inventor of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud.
Olivia and Daniel - Our Year 7 Spring Term Headteacher's Award Winners
Congratulations to Olivia G and Daniel P, our Year 7 Headteacher鈥檚 Award winners for the Spring Term.
MFL Club to Explore Germany
After the Easter break, our MFL Club tourists will be immersing themselves in the German culture and language.
CHS Choir Impresses at Town Hall Concert
In March our Choir performed at the Town Hall as part of The Love Music Trust's聽event showcasing the talent of students in Cheshire East.
Isaac Passes Trumpet Grade 3 with Merit
Year 9 student, Isaac W, has passed his Trumpet Grade 3 exam with Merit.
Year 9 and Year 10 Hear Important Substance Use Messages
Change Grow Live delivered an informative 'substance use' session for our Year 9 and Year 10 students in March.
Celebrating South Cheshire Football Wins
We celebrated South Cheshire Cup Football wins for Year 9 and 10 boys and Year 7 girls in March.
A Great End to the Season for our Netball Teams
In March we ended the Netball season with South Cheshire Netball Tournament matches at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School.
Dedicated Email for ALL Attendance Notifications and Enquiries
Please use attendance@congletonhigh.com to notify us of any attendance issues or queries
Lara's Consistent Sporting Achievement Wins her Awards
Congratulations to Lara AG, who was awarded The Barbara Murray Cup for Track and Field Endeavour at the Macclesfield Harriers' recent Track and Field Awards.
Another Successful CHS Careers Fair
We welcomed over 40 employers to speak with students from Year 7 to Year 13 at our 2024 Careers Fair.
Year 7 Raise over 拢100 for Cancer Research
Our Year 7 Student Leaders' sweets and cake sale was a great success, raising 拢120.50 for Cancer research UK in March.聽
Celebrating our High Flying Key Stage 3 Artists
Our KS3 Art Exhibition was the perfect opportunity to share the high flying talent of CHS artists with our community.
Sixth Form Sweet Treats Fundraiser for Cancer Research UK
Our Sixth Form Charity Ambassadors are fundraising for Cancer Research Uk on Wednesday March 20th.
A Valuable Careers Opportunity for All Students
It's our Careers Fair on Thursday 21st March and all students will be able to spend time in the school day speaking with some of the 40+ employers taking part.
CHS Team Smashes Swimathon Record!
Twenty-one of our students and Mr Brassington took part in the Congleton Rotary Swimathon setting a fantastic new Swimathon team record.
Students' Active Role in our 'Reading School' Plans
A group of our Year 10 and Year 12 students participated in Reading Buddy training at Crewe UTC in March.
Box Lane Parking Concerns
There have been serious concerns raised again about cars parked on Box Lane at drop off and pick up, which are causing a danger for our students and other road users.
CHS Alumna, Jessica, Helps Students Follow in her Footsteps.
CHS alumna and member of the Les Miserables West End ensemble, Jessica Joslin, is running a one day Les Miserables workshop for students aged 12-18 at Astbury Village Hall in April.
Georgia Donates to The Little Princess Trust
Congleton Sixth Form College student, Georgia B, has made her third donation to The Little Princess Trust.
Can You Spot the Bot?
Our Year 12 English Language students took part in research to find out whether humans can spot AI text. You can have a go too!
Over 拢400 Raised for Red Nose Day 2024
Our students and staff raised a fantastic 拢400.88 for Comic Relief on Friday 15th March.
Supporting Red Nose Day at CHS
We're celebrating and supporting Red Nose Day at CHS on Friday 15th March.
Great South Cheshire Netball Results in March
More great sports results in the South Cheshire Netball Tournament, thanks to our Year 9 and Year 10 Netball teams.
A Big Thank You to our Sixth Form Winners
Our Sixth Form Netball team celebrated a fantastic 43-15 win in their final league game.
After School English Revision Sessions for Year 11 Students
Our English faculty are running after school English Literature revision sessions to support Year 11 students with all the set GCSE texts.
March Issue of the CHS Science Bulletin Out Now!
Year 13 Scientist, Ben D, has published the March issue of his Science Bulletin, which is packed full of interesting Science facts and quirky information.
Year 7 Girls are County Athletics Winners
Our Year 7 Girls Sports Hall Athletics team won their county event in March.
Sixth Form Geographers Assess Big Business Impact on High Street
Our Year 12 A' Level Geography students visited Rusholme in March to assess the impact of large corporations on the high street.
Key Stage 3 Students have a Shocking Time in Science Club
Key Stage 3 Science Club students had a shocking time in March investigating static electricity.
MFL Students Enjoy Spanish Culture, Food and Sunshine
Our MFL students enjoyed culture, language, food and, of course, the 20 degree sun on their trip to M谩laga in March.
Year 12 Computer Scientists' Tasty Topology Revision!
Our Year 12 Computer Scientists built some very tasty network topology diagrams in their revision sessions!
The Machin Building and Hungry Bear Officially Opened
We聽celebrated our latest facilities investment in March, with the official opening of our new Humanities block - 鈥楾he Machin Building鈥 -聽 and Hungry Bear refectory.
Fern, Isabel and Georgie Spend a Day with Bentley
In March, three of our students took part in the annual 'Girls into Bentley' day, which aims to inspire girls to consider careers in the automotive industry.
A World Book Day Murder Mystery Challenge for Year 7
Our Year 7 students used their best detective skills to solve our World Book Day聽Murder Mystery Challenge in their LRC lesson.
World Book Day at CHS
Our students enjoyed a wonderful World Book Day this year, with a range of activities designed to encourage them to read for pleasure.
A Successful Afternoon of Netball
We celebrated wins for our Year 7 and Year 9 Netball teams and a draw for Year 10 in their matches with Tytherington School in March.
Belle Qualifies for Hickstead
Year 8 Belle L qualified for a place in the NSEA Eventers Challenge National Championships at Hickstead in May
Great Sportsmanship from Year 7 and 8 Rugby Players
Our Year 7 and Year 8 u13 Rugby team聽took part in a tournament at Macclesfield Rugby Club in March
Oscar Represents CHS In English Schools Gala
Our Year 9 Swimming Superstar, Oscar dV, is celebrating yet another huge haul of medals and trophies and will represent the school in the English School Swimming Association Gala.
Spring in a Frame Competition is back!
Our 'Spring in a Frame' wildlife photography competition is back and there are lots of great prizes up for grabs!
MMR Vaccination Catch Up Sessions
Cheshire East are providing an outdoor bus clinic, which offers a walk-in service for any students who haven't had the MMR vaccine or are uncertain of their vaccine status.
Time for KS3 Students to Design a British Science Week Poster
As part of our British Science Week celebrations, we're challenging Key Stage 3 students to design a poster on this year's theme of TIME.
Year 12 Emma, Jamie and Harley Compete in Youth Speaks Final
A team of our Year 12 students, Emma L, Jamie C and Harley F, took part in the District Final of the Rotary Youth Speaks Competition in March.
Nula Angel Qualifies for English Championships
Year 8 Nula Angel TG has qualified to take part in the English Gymnastics Championships.
Key Stage 3 Hot Air Balloon Art Exhibition
We will be exhibiting a display of KS3 students' artwork in the Main Hall on Thursday 14th March
Year 7 Students Challenged to a Readathon for our First House Competition.
To coincide with World Book Day UK our first House competition was a Readathon for Year 7 students.
Year 8 Cryptographers Attend Oxford Prizegiving
Our talented Year Cryptographers - Lauren W, Lydia H, Sophie C and Tilly B - travelled down to Oxford in March聽to collect their award and lots of prizes for winning the CyberFirst Girls Competition.
Encouraging a Love of Reading
Valentine's Day gave us the perfect opportunity to celebrate our love of books in the LRC.
Josh Takes on 3 Peaks Challenge for Charity
Deputy Head Student, Josh BP, will take on the 3 Peaks Challenge to raise funds to support a child through Air Cadets
Sixth Form English Students Enjoy Unique Production Of Hardy Classic
Our Sixth Form English Literature students enjoyed a unique 'circus skills' production of Hardy鈥檚 Tess of the D'Urbervilles in February.
Our MFL Club Presents: Una Viagem a Portugal
Our MFL Club Year 7 students enjoyed una viagem a Portugal (a trip to Portugal) in February.
National Careers Week at CHS
It's National Careers Week聽from 4th to 9th March聽and we'll be supporting all our students with their ongoing careers explorations.
Sixth Form Students Enjoy English Language Conference
In February, our Sixth Form English Language students attended an English Language conference to hear talks from a range of eminent linguists.
Ben Informs and Inspires Student Scientists
Year 13 Scientist, Ben D, has put together the first of a series of interesting and informative Science Bulletins.
Belle Represents CHS and Qualifies for National Championships
Year 8 Belle L represented CHS in the National Schools Equestrian Association Show Jumping Qualifier in February.
Olly Takes Taekwon-Do Bronze
Olly secured a bronze medal in the ITF England National Taekwon-Do Championships in February
Year 12 Biologists Change Congleton Weather
In order to measure plant transpiration, our Year 12 Biologists created some artificial weather conditions!
Valentine Disco Raises another 拢547 for Gee's Foundation
Sales of tickets, refreshments and roses at our Year 7 and 8 Valentine Disco raised 拢547 for our ongoing fundraising for The Georgia Leigh Ogden Foundation.
Introducing our New School Logos
Introducing our new main school and Sixth Form logos, which now clearly communicate our values and expectations.
Our February Newsletter is Out Now!
The February issue of our newsletter is full of wonderful examples of students' scholarly excellence, curiosity, courage and ambition.
Gold, Silver and Bronze Maths Trust Challenge Medals for CHS
Our amazing students amassed a total of 37 medals in The UK Mathematics Trust聽Intermediate Maths Challenge.
A Real World Challenge for Year 8 Engineers
Our Year 8 students took聽part in the聽Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) Faraday Challenge in February
Nya to Study at Specialist Performing Arts School
Talented dancer, Nya, has secured a coveted place at The Hammond specialist performing arts school.
Holly's Creative Writing Published Again
Year 9 Holly W has had a seventh piece of creative writing work published in a compilation of young writers' work.
Year 12 Chemists Develop their Practical Skills
Dr Jones' Year 12 Chemists carried out one of their twelve required practicals in February.
Year 12 Biologists Capture Images of Plant Transport Systems
Our Year 12 Biologists captured some great images during their study of plant transport systems
Portugal Next Stop for MFL Club
After the half-term break the MFL Club students will investigate Portugal with our native speaker, Mrs Currah-Hall.
Visyon Parent and Carer Workshops to Help You Support Your Child
Local emotional health charity, Visyon,聽run workshops to help parents and carers support their child with a range of issues.
St Valentine's Day Fundraising at CHS
Students can treat themselves and others this St Valentine's Day at CHS.
Sports Hall Support for Primary Schools
In February we hosted the Sports Hall Athletics County Final Qualifier, welcoming four primary schools for an afternoon of jumping, running and throwing.
Jaime Wins his First Tournament
Year 7 Jaime won his first Tennis tournament title in February.
House Captain Applications are Now Open!
Could you motivate your fellow House members and help to lead your team? Applications are now open for CHS House Captains.
Year 7 Make the Mid Cheshire Final
Six Year 7 CHS students have made it through to the Mid Cheshire League Cup Final this year with Vale Juniors Congleton Vikings u12s!
Callum Signed to Play for Everton
Following an eight week trial, our Year 9 student, Callum L, has been signed to play for the Everton Football Club u14 first team.
Year 7 Go Silent!
Our Performing Arts team challenged their Year 7 classes to create their own 'Silent Movie' this term.
Another Successful NSPCC Number Day at CHS
Our annual NSPCC聽 Number Day was a great success again this year with a real focus on Numeracy in all subjects across the school.
Niamh Wins Acting Award
Year 13 Niamh M won the 2024 NODA award for 'Best Female Character Youth Performance in an Adult Production' for her role as Bobbie in The Railway Children.
Year 10 Rotary Young Photographer Winners
Three of our Year 10 students were awarded prizes in the Rotary Young Photographer Competition.
Year 7 Students Guess the Employers
Year 7 students took part in our Guess the Employer Careers聽event in January.
Tom Darlington (2014-21) Joins CHS Alumni Page
We're delighted to welcome Tom Darlington (2014-21) as the newest recruit to our Alumni webpage.
A Friendly Win for Year 7 Rugby Team
Our Year 7 Rugby team won a friendly tournament at home against Woodhouse, James Bateman and Eaton Bank at the beginning of February
Personal Development Sessions Keep Students Informed and Safe
Our Year 7 to Year 11 students took part in valuable interactive and age-appropriate Personal Development sessions at the end of January,聽covering Relationships, Health and Wellbeing, and Living in the Wider World.
Post 18 Planning for Sixth Form Students
Our Sixth Form students enjoyed a range of enrichment sessions at the end of January, helping them to plan for higher education, careers and becoming more self sufficient.
A Fantastic Opportunity for our Year 10 Scientists
Thirty of our Year 10 Scientists learned more about the wonderful world of Science at GCSE Science Live in January
Sixth Form Students Speak Out
Year 12 students, Emma, Jamie and Harley, were runners up in the district heat of the 2024 Rotary Youth Speaks Competition
CHS Alumna, Kati-Leigh, Demonstrates Courage and Ambition
After joining local mental health charity, Visyon, CHS alumna, Kati-Leigh, has signed up for an 11,000ft skydive!
NSPCC Number Day is Back
We're taking part in the annual NSPCC Number Day聽again on Friday 2nd February, promoting Numeracy whilst raising money for the NSPCC.
Cheska Competes and Wins at Aintree!
Congratulations to our Year 7 student, Cheska C, who competed and won at the STARS Champion of Champions horse show at Aintree, Liverpool.
Practice Makes Prefect!
We held our first upper and lower school Prefect Workshop at the end of January, which was a really enjoyable and positive event.
A Second Hamilton Opportunity for Students
In January a second group of our Year 8-13 Performing Arts students were lucky enough to watch Hamilton at the Palace Theatre in Manchester.
Ollie Competes in Open Dutch Championships
Our Year 11 student, Ollie P, competed in the Open Dutch Taekwondo Championships at the end of January
A Win for our Badminton Team
Well done to our Badminton team who secured a victory in their match against Eaton bank in January
Scientists Inform and Inspire Year 9
In January we held our Year 9 Science Careers Event and welcomed professionals involved in many different aspects of the scientific world to talk about their job roles.
Congleton Sixth Form Students Make History
Sixth Form students from 香港六合彩即时开奖 enjoyed great success in the first ever Congleton Sixth Forms History Essay Competition.
CHS House Draw Takes Place
Our new Heads of House have announced in which of our four Houses - Angelou, Attenborough, Mandela and Shakespeare - each form group now resides.
Apprenticeship Opportunity for Year 12 Students
In January a group of our Year 13 Sixth Form students took part in a Mock Assessment Centre Day run by The Cheshire and Warrington Pledge at Shrigley Hall
Morrisons Support for our Free Breakfast Club
We were delighted to receive a generous donation of breakfast items and vouchers from Congleton Community Champion, Morrisons.
The CHS Information Superhighway
The CHS Information Superhighway (aka the main hall corridor) is now the place for students to be!
Year 9 Build on their Gymnastics Skills
Mrs Henderson鈥檚 Year 9 PE group recapped their gymnastic skills from last term
Students and Staff Needed for Swimathon
We're taking part in the Congleton Rotary Swimathon again this year and are inviting students and staff to sign up.
Year 7 Scientists Make a Great Start to 2024
Three of our Year 7 Scientists earned well-deserved Scholarly Excellence points for their great approach to revision.
Science Club Students Rocket in to the New Year
In their first session of the new year, our Science Club students had great fun聽building and testing Rocket Cars
Students Enjoy a Taste of Greece
Our MFL Club students enjoyed a taste of Greek life in January when they sampled some delicious foodie treats including baklava, tzatziki, feta and olives!
Oscar Selected to Represent North West in National Championships
Year 9 Oscar dV has been selected to represent the North West Division at the English Schools Secondary Teams Swimming Championships in March.
United Utilities Work - Traffic Delays Warning
From January 22nd, United Utilities will be undertaking work running from Newcastle Road to Holmes Chapel Road which may affect students' journeys from/to school.
PE Extracurricular Timetable has Lots to Offer
Our latest PE extracurricular timetable has lots on offer for students this half term
Helping Year 9 Make Important Options Choices
Year 9 students and their parents/carers have been invited to join us for our Options Evening from 5:30-7:30pm on Thursday 11th January to find out more about selecting GCSE/BTEC Options for study in Years 10 and 11.
Students Delighted with High School Musical Announcement
High School Musical has been revealed as the CHS 2024 summer production and students have been invited to audition for main cast and support roles.
CHS Celebrates Christmas
Staff and students enjoyed a wonderful last day of term, celebrating in style together.
Our December Newsletter is Out Now
Read all about our busy half-term in the December newsletter.
Zachary's Guess Wins the Prize!
Year 7 Zachary J made the winning guess in our Christmas LRC Competition to guess the total number of pages in the book snowman.
Students and Staff Raise over 拢230 with their Christmas Jumpers
Students and staff sported a wonderful array of festive items on Christmas Jumper Day and raised an incredible 拢230.68 for Save the Children.
Celebrating the Rewards of Seven Great Years at CHS
We were very proud to be able to celebrate our Year 13 Class of 2022-23's seven great years at CHS at our Sixth Form Awards Evening.
Recognising and Rewarding Excellence
Just before Christmas聽we聽held Recognition Assemblies for all our year groups, celebrating students' great achievements throughout the autumn聽term.
GCSE German Students get a Taste of Germany in Manchester
Our GCSE German students were able to get a taste of German Christmas Markets when they visited the Christmas Markets in Manchester in December.
Harry Demonstrates Courage, Ambition and Scholarly Excellence
English teacher, Mrs Jakobsen, was delighted with the writing assessment results from her Year 8 class, particularly the work by Harry F.
A Spectacular Christmas Showcase!
Over 100 students from across the school community excelled in our Performing Arts team鈥檚 fantastic Christmas Showcase.
Year 10 Biologists Increase Knowledge and Understanding
Reinflating a sheep lung gave Year 10 Biologists a greater understanding of the respiratory system.
Breakfast with the Head for Over 160 Students
Over 160 students joined Ms Thurland to enjoy Breakfast with the Head at the end of December.
A Fantastic Final Food Bank Friday
The third and final week of Food Bank Friday 2023 saw another great聽collection by our Sixth Form students on behalf of The Storehouse Congleton.聽
Year 9's Big Arts Day
In December, our Year 9 students spent a full day exploring their creativity and produced some amazing artworks as a result
Isaac Achieves Grade 2 Trumpet
Year 9 students, Isaac W, passed his Grade 2 Trumpet with flying colours in December
Year 10 Students get Creative with their English 香港六合彩即时开奖work
Mrs Smith challenged her Year 10 GCSE English Language students to think on the spot and she wasn't disappointed by the result!
CHS Students鈥 Sailing Success
Three 香港六合彩即时开奖 students celebrated success on the water at Rudyard Lake Sailing Club鈥檚 recent annual awards ceremony.聽
Another Fantastic Food Bank Friday
Thanks to all the CHS families who were able to send in items for our latest Food Bank Friday collection.
Oscar鈥檚 Swimming Success Continues
Our Y9 swimming superstar has continued his success in the pool this term.
CHS Drama Students Nominated for Awards
CHS Drama students, past and present, have been nominated for awards in the National Operatic and Dramatic Association Awards in February.
Drama Students Experience Hamilton at the Palace
Year 9 and Year 10 Drama students visited The Palace Theatre in December to see Hamilton live.
A Winning Design for a Christmas Card
Well done to the overall winner of our 2023 Christmas Card Competition, Year 9 Mia T.
Year 10 Computer Scientists use their Colour Depth Skills
Our Year 10 Computer Scientists explored colour depth in December and created some great 8-bit images.
MFL CLub Students' Italian Pasta Lesson
As part of their study of the Italian language and culture, our MFL Club students learned how to make a pasta dish using mainly Italian instructions!
Scholarly Excellence from Year 9 English Students
Mrs McKenzie's Year 9 English students demonstrated Scholarly Excellence in their essays discussing set text, The Hate You Give.
Join us to Celebrate Year 9's Big Art Skills!
We'll be holding an exhibition of all the artworks created during our Year 9 Big Arts Day and families are invited to join us to celebrate all the wonderful talent at CHS.
CHS Maths Team CyberFirst Girls North West Winners
We were delighted to learn that a team of CHS Maths students were the CyberFirst Girls North West winners.
Food Bank Friday Collection One of Biggest Yet
A big THANK YOU to everyone who was able to contribute to one of our biggest ever Food Bank Friday collections.
CHS Christmas Market Raises over 拢1500
Our Christmas Market on Friday 1st December raised a total of 拢1513.76, so thank you to everyone who came along to support the event.
Marble Run Challenge for Science Club Students
Our Science Club students created their own Marble Runs in the after-school sessions in November
Bike Safety Training for Year 7 Cyclists
In November, a group of our Year 7 students took part in some cycle training with instructors from Cycle Ready.
Food Bank Friday is Back!
Our Sixth Form students are running Food Bank Friday again, helping to collect items for The Storehouse Food Bank.
Respect for our Year 9 Students
We are very proud to see another group of Year 9 students excel on the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Respect course.
Year 8 Language Ambassadors Visit Black Firs
Our Year 8 Language Ambassadors delivered an introduction to five languages for pupils at Black Firs in November
Celebrating GCSE Effort and Achievement
We were very proud to host an evening celebrating the effort and achievement of our Year 11 class of 2022-23
Year 8 Scientists See the Light
Ms Figiel鈥檚 Year 8 Scientists have been working on their 鈥楲ight鈥 topic this half-term.
MFL Club Students Create their own Mona Lisas
Our MFL club students tried drawing like Da Vinci as part of their studies of the Italian language and culture.
Students Compete in Rotary Young Chef Competition
Eight of our students took part in the first stage of the Rotary Young Chef competition in November and two now go through to the next round.
Breakfast with the Head for Competition Winners
Another group of students, including the winners of our Christmas Card competition enjoyed a lovely breakfast with the Head on Friday 24th November.
Year 13 Investigate Apprenticeship Opportunities
Thirty-six of our Year 13 students visited The National Apprenticeship Show in Liverpool in November.
A CHS Treat for all the Family
Our Christmas Market on Friday 1st December will be the perfect opportunity to treat yourself and all the family.
Antonia and Becky Celebrate Music Grade Exam Success
Antonia L and Becky L are celebrating great results in their Music Grade exams
Do You Know Your Bronchus from Your Bronchiole?
Mrs Fitzsimmons' Year 8 Scientists have been learning about the structure and function of lungs.
Sixth Form Application Deadline is Friday 1st December
Don't miss the chance to become part of our fantastic CHS Sixth Form - Deadline for applications is Friday 1st December.
DNA Discoveries for our Year 11 Scientists
In November Mrs Fitzsimmons鈥 Year 11 Scientists studied the structure of DNA.
Important Information for All Year 11 Families
Ofqual is consulting with families and schools regarding the continuation of additional support for Year 11 students sitting Science and Maths GCSEs in 2024.
50 CHS Shoebox Gifts for Children Across the World
Thanks to the generosity of CHS families, we collected over 50 shoebox gifts that will be shared with children all over the world at Christmas.
Landon Lands a Monster Carp
Landon P was able to catch some impressive carp when he visited France.
Join Us for a Celebration of CHS Performing Arts Talent
Our Performing Arts team are holding their Christmas Showcase on Thursday 14th December from 6pm.
Bright Spark, Lexi, Demonstrates Scholarly Excellence
Lexi B's work on the Electricity topic in Science was a shining example of Scholarly Excellence.
William and Amber Volunteer with Santa!
Year 9 William S and Year 7 Amber S worked with the elves to make Santa's sleigh clean and safe for his Congleton rounds.
Year 7 Experience the Screaming Jelly Baby Experiment.
Our Year 7 students experienced the infamous Screaming Jelly Baby experiment in their Science lessons in November
Year 8 Rugby's 7-2 Win Levels Up Congleton Cup
Our Year 8 Rugby team's win against Eaton Bank enabled us to聽level up the Congleton Cup series.
Over 拢800 Raised for BBC Children in Need
Our fantastic Charity Ambassadors, students and staff raised a phenomenal 拢890.32 for BBC Children in Need in November!
A Christmas Carol for Year 10 and Year 11
In November we welcomed actors from Quantum Theatre who聽performed "A Christmas Carol," for Year 10 and Year 11.
CHS Supporting Children in Need
Miley's Confidence Builds with Kick-Boxing Belt Success
Year 8 student, Miley DW, passed her Red Belt (first belt) in kick-boxing November.
Calling the Year 11 Class of 2022-23
Our GCSE Awards Evening will be held at CHS on Wednesday 29th November from 6-7:30pm.
Great Football Result for Year 8 and 9
Our Year 8 and Year 9 Footballers finished second overall in their November matches at Shavington with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.
Harrison Sums Up Scholarly Excellence
Year 11 Harrison W has consistently demonstrated Scholarly Excellence in Maths this year.
Year 7 Scientists demonstrate Excellence, Curiosity and Courage
Year 7 completed their first dissection in November to help with their understanding of the Human Body topic.
Paris Inspires CHS Artists
Our GCSE and A Level Artists were inspired by their trip to Paris in November
Save the Date for our Christmas Market!
The CHS Christmas Market is back from 4-6pm on Friday 1st December
William Volunteers with Royal British Legion
Year 7 student, William AS, raised around 拢600 selling poppies over the Remembrance weekend.
Plane Sailing for Key Stage 3 Scientists
Our Key Stage 3 Science聽Club students tested their own paper plane designs in November
Year 9 Scientists Metal Investigations
Our Year 9 Scientists have made a great start on their new Metals topic.
Head Students Represent CHS at Town Remembrance Service
Our Head Students and Deputy Head Students represented CHS students and staff at the town Remembrance service in November.
Josh was Squadron Banner Bearer
Year 13 Deputy Head Student, Joshua BP, was the banner bearer for the 230 Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets at the town Remembrance Service.
CHS Remembers
On Friday 10th November, we took some precious moments to stop and reflect as a school on the great courage and sacrifice of those who have fought for our freedoms.
"I'll Remember this Forever!"
Thirty of our Performing Arts students visited the Empire Theatre to take part in workshops before experiencing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory live on stage.
Olly Competes in Irish National Championships
Year 11 Olly P took part in the Irish Taekwondo Association National Championships in Limerick.
Rowan and Rhys Support Event First Aiders
Year 9 students, Rowan T and Rhys E, helped St John Ambulance staff to attend to a lady who had fallen in the park at the town bonfire.
Year 7's Monster After School Art Activities
Our Year 7 Art Club students created great Monster drawings for Halloween.
Parkrun Fun for Students and Staff
Students and staff gathered in Congleton Park again on a Saturday morning to take part in the CHS Parkrun.
Amber's Excellence, Courage and Ambition Burns Bright
Year 7 Amber regularly volunteers for local causes, including the annual Rotary Club Bonfire and Fireworks event.
Head Thanks Students with Breakfast
Speedy Careers Opportunity for Year 8
As part of our ongoing Careers programme, our Year 8 students took part in a Speed Networking event in November.
Year 7 Scientists Investigate Fruit Power!
Our Year 7 Scientists have been investigating how fruit can be used as a battery.
Students Enjoy Brand New Refectory
Our brand new refectory is now up and running and students are able to enjoy break and lunch in one of our two dedicated facilities!
Year 13 Biologists Model Scholarly Excellence
Mrs Jackson-Moss' Year 13 Biologists have demonstrated Scholarly Excellence聽in their studies
Sixth Form Mathematicians Scoop Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards
Our Sixth Form Mathematicians took part in the UK Mathematics Trust Challenges in October, scooping Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards.
More Excellent Students Recognised
More excellence in behaviour, attitude and achievement was rewarded with Breakfast with the Head in October.
Year 7 and Year 8 Scientists Explore the Past, Present and Future
Our Year 7 and Year 8 Scientists visited Jodrell Bank to gather information for their Space and Light and Sound topics.
A Minibeast Treat for Visitors to Science
We have a wonderful display in our Science faculty of Bugs created by Key Stage 3 Artists.
Marcus Captains Vale Juniors Team in First Ever Match
Year 7, Marcus PL, captained the Vale Juniors Year 7 Kick About Team for their first ever match recently.
The Lights are on in Manufacturing Club
Our Key Stage 3 students have designed and made some fabulous lamps in our after school Manufacturing Club
#TeamCHS Continues Winning Streak
What a great way to finish off the half-term, with wins for our Netball and Football teams.
Scholarly Excellence from GCSE English Students
Mrs McKenzie has shared some of the work submitted by her GCSE English Literature students, which demonstrates our "Scholarly Excellence" school vision.
Calling Budding CHS Chefs
We are delighted to be able to offer students the opportunity to take part in the fantastic Rotary Young Chef Competition again this year.
Year 7 Scientists Impress with Scholarly Excellence
Science teacher, Ms Figiel, has been impressed by her Year 7 students' independent revision preparation for their first test of the year.
Olly Picks up Silver in Open English Championships
Year 11, Olly P, secured a Silver and Bronze medal at the AETA Open English Championships in October
Tyler Selected for County Football Team
Year 11 Tyler M has been selected for the Cheshire Football team.
Savannah Lands Place on County Netball Team and Manchester Thunder Pathway
Savannah H has been selected聽for the Cheshire U15s Netball team and the Manchester Thunder U14s pathway.
Holly's Writing Published for Sixth Time
Congratulations to Year 9, Holly W, who has had her creative writing published once again.
Sixth Form Student Abbi Demonstrates Scholarly Excellence
Year 12 Abbi R has impressed with her detailed and organised work, making a strong start to A Level English Literature.
Friday the 13th - Lucky for Some!
Friday 13th definitely wasn't an unlucky day for these students who enjoyed Breakfast with the Head in October
Mental Health Ambassadors Raise Awareness and 拢367.40
Our Sixth Form Mental Health Ambassadors raised awareness of Mental Health issues along with a fantastic 拢367.40 for local charity, Visyon with their Mental Health Awareness stall.
Year 9 Win Manchester United Comp for Third Year Running
Congratulations to our Year 9 Football team who won the Manchester United Qualifier Competition for the THIRD year in a row!
More Wins for Year 7 and Year 8 Netball Teams
Our Year 7 and Year 8 Netball teams racked up wins again in matches in October.
MFL Club Investigate Endangered Animals
As part of their studies of South American languages and cultures, our KS3 MFL Club students investigated some of the animals endangered in the region.
Year 7 and 8 Footballers Celebrate Win in Manchester
Another great win for our Footballers, Year and Year 8 achieved a 2-0 win against Wright Robinson College.
'Most Improved Boy', Jaime, Shares Tennis Skills with Refugees
Congratulations to Year 7 Jaime M, who was awarded the 'Most Improved Junior Boy' trophy at Congleton Lawn Tennis Club.
Raising Awareness of Mental Health
Our Mental Health Ambassadors are running a cakes, bakes, sweets and stickers Mental Health Awareness stall for Visyon at break and lunch on Wednesday 11th October.
Scholarly Excellence Displayed in Science Faculty
Jasmine and Abigail's work, demonstrating Scholarly Excellence will be on show in the Science faculty
Year 11 Students Try Out their Interview Skills
We held our annual Year 11 Mock Interview event in October and students were able to have an authentic interview experience with one of twenty five employers and other volunteer professionals.
Autumn After School Clubs from DT
Our DT team are running some great after school activities for students this term, including Manufacturing Club and a brand new D&D Club
GCSE Students Enjoy "The Most Phenomenal Production"!
Our GCSE Drama students enjoyed a trip to watch 鈥渢he most phenomenal production鈥 of Ocean at the End of the Lane at The Lowry.
Students Build Paper Towers in Science Club
Our Key Stage 3 Science Club students constructed towers only using paper and paper clips in one of their October sessions.
Achieving Scholarly excellence in Biology
Mrs Fitzsimmons鈥 Year 11 Biologists, Abi F, Amy H and Lottie, consistently work hard to achieve scholarly excellence
After School Sports Success
Our school sports teams are enjoying continued success in Netball and Football.
Year 8 Ambassadors Share their Love of Languages
Our聽 Year 8 MFL Language Ambassadors are preparing their chosen language to showcase to two of our partner primary schools.
Jacob Achieves PB in Hyde Park 5K
Year 7 Jacob D took part in a 5K charity race in London at the beginning of the month, finishing in 23rd place with a PB time of 23.39.
Kitty Demonstrates Scholarly Excellence
Year 9 Kitty's English homework was a great example of scholarly excellence
Rare Sighting at CHS
A Death's-head Hawkmoth, the largest moth in the British Isles, was spotted at CHS by eagle-eyed students in September
80 Players Enjoy Netball Matches at Eaton Bank
Our Netball teams enjoyed matches against Eaton bank in September, winning three and losing three matches.
Year 12 Enjoy a University and Apprenticeship Fair Opportunity
Our Year 12 students travelled to Old trafford in September for the University and Apprenticeship Fair
Packed Performing Arts Clubs
Our Performing Arts Clubs are packed every week, with many students keen to get involved in Drama, Dance and Vocals
Join our Warm, Welcoming School Community
We are recruiting for an HLTA (Maths), a Cover Supervisor and a Cleaner to join our great team of staff at CHS.
Elkie Trains with 10th Dan Grand Master in Vienna
Year 10, Elkie B, travelled to Vienna with her Karate School, to train under Master Ohshita, 10th Dan Grand Master
Why Study Languages? Event Helps Students Plan for the Future
On European Day of Languages, CHS MFL students in Years 7 to 10 got聽the opportunity to participate in a "Why study languages" event.
A Great Start for 2023-24 Team Sport at CHS
We're only a few weeks in to the new year and we are already racking up wins for #TeamCHS!
Year 8 Enjoy Engineering with Lego
A group of Year 8 students enjoyed a LEGO event in September, making a robot and using computer code to make it move and hop.
Year 7 Work Together in Team Building Day
Our Year 7 students really enjoyed their Team Building Day, which created strong foundations for a very successful and united cohort.
KS3 Science Club Students Building Bridges
Students learned about Aqueducts in Science Club then had a go at making their own version.
SIMS and satchel:one Information for Year 7 Parents and Carers
Parents and carers will receive information and login details to enable them to register for SIMS and satchel:one.
Perfect Weather for our First Park Run
Wednesday 13th September was the perfect weather for our first CHS Park Run.
CHS Alumna, Emily, Now Junior Doctor at Royal Stoke
We were very proud to learn that CHS Alumna, Emily Hepting, is now a Junior Doctor at Royal Stoke Hospital.
Fern Wins Three British Titles in a week!
Year 10 student, Fern L, who managed to win three British Clay Pigeon Shooting Titles in a single week in August!
CHS Students Star in The Railway Children
We can't wait to see the Congleton Players' production of The Railway Children, featuring CHS students past and present.
Register for Elevate鈥檚 Free Parent/Carer Webinar Series This Term
Elevate Education are running a series of free webinars designed to help parents and carers support their child and reinforce the skills they are learning in school.
Triple A Megan Achieves Her Footballing Dream
Megan Beech achieved fantastic A*/A/A grades at A Level but couldn't attend results day as she was busy moving across the world to take up a place on degree course in the USA.
Kate Scores Place with Lewes FC
Kate Oakley has deferred her place to study Sport and Exercise Science at Brighton University to take up a contract with Lewes FC Women's team
Phoebe Takes Call from Football Star
After she collected her A Level results in August, Phoebe Jennings got the chance to chat with Gary Neville about her reasons for choosing to study at UA92.
Oscar's Personal Best Wins Him National Title
Oscar dV achieved a personal best time and first place in the 200m Butterfly final at the English National Championships in August.
Former Student, Will, Stars in Lowry Show
CHS Alumna, Will Bours, takes on the lead role in Innit, a Micky Dacks musical appearing at The Lowry in September.
Latest CHS Newsletter Out Now
Our latest Newsletter is out now and packed full of news of our vibrant school community.
Hard Work and Great Behaviour Rewarded
45 students earned a place on the Science Rewards Trip to Substation at the end of the school year.
Rainy Race for Life Raises 拢484
Despite poor weather, the #TeamCHS Race for Life runners and walkers raised a fabulous 拢484 for Cancer Research.
Workplace Experience Opportunity for Year 10
In July, our Year 10 students gained invaluable 'experience of the workplace' in a range of careers opportunities.
Cheshire East Summer Activities
Cheshire East's Youth Support Services Summer programme offers a range of great activities over the summer.
Barney Passes Grade VII Piano with Distinction
Year 10 student, Barney M passed his Grade VII Piano exam with Distinction in July.
The Gift of Reading
A group of students visited Waterstones and helped to choose books for our LRC thanks to a generous 拢200 donation.
Key Stage 3 Art Talent on Show
Once again there was a wonderful array of artworks on show at our Key Stage 3 Art Exhibition in July.
Year 12's Interest Sparked at Keele University
Our Year 12 History students had a taste of university life on their recent trip to Keele University
Amelia Achieves Grade V Piano
Our Year 9 student, Amelia H, has successfully achieved her Grade V Piano Exam and is now working on her Grade V Theory Exam.
Running Together to Save Lives
It's Cancer Research UK Race for Life on Tuesday 18th July and our students will be running/walking 5km for Cancer Research UK.
High Achieving Year 7 Students Experience the Future
Thirty-five Year 7 students have enjoyed a series of High Achievers sessions, which introduced them to a range subjects they would normally wait until Sixth Form to study.
Annie is a Big Hit
Our Performing Arts team's production of Annie was an incredible success and also helped to raise almost 拢500 for The Georgia Leigh Ogden trust!
Year 11 Learn Skills for Sixth Form
To help prepare them for Sixth Form, a group of our Year 11 students took part in workshops at Edge Hill University, Lancashire, in July
Dream Job for Yadi
Year 8 student, Yadi D, has been working with a team who prepare horses to compete in high level competitions.
Work and Life Experience for Year 12
Over 100 of our Year 12 students took part in work placements in a wide variety of sectors in July.
Year 11 Celebrate at Shrigley Hall Prom
Our Year 11 students celebrated the end of GCSEs and marked the end of their time in the main school with a Prom in July
Celebrating Sporting Excellence at CHS
We celebrated students' success in sports including curling, football, clay pigeon shooting and taekwondo at our annual Sports Awards Evening in July.
Last STOP Morning of 2022/3
Students engaged in a range of PSHE topics in our final STOP Morning of the academic year.
Cloudy with a Chance of Wet Feet
Our Year 12 students' river sampling trip turned out to be a very damp event indeed!
Year 12 Biologists Succeed in Olympiad
Congratulations to all our Year 12 students who took part in the UKBC Intermediate Biology Olympiad in June.
Pride Stall Raises Almost 拢300
Our LGBTQ+ Ambassadors rounded off Pride Month at CHS with a Pride Stall offering cakes, a range of Pride merchandise and face painting, raising almost 拢300 for akt (Albert Kennedy Trust).
Welcoming our September 2023 Year 7 Students
At the end of June we welcomed all our September 2023 Year 7 students聽in to school for two New Intake Days
Sports Day Success!
We enjoyed another fantastic Sports Day this year, with school records broken in both track and field events and a great day had by competitors and supporters alike!
Brain Games Teamwork
Students worked "Together in the Pursuit of Excellence"聽in our Brain Games in June.
Award Winning Author Visit
On Monday June 26th, award Winning Football Author, Matt Oldfield, will visit CHS to inspire our Year 7 and 8 students.
Year 12 Psychologists' View on the Hierarchy of Needs
Year 12 Psychologists have been developing their knowledge and understanding of Maslow鈥檚 Hierarchy of Needs
Port Vale Award for Year 8 Gracie
Year 8 student, Gracie C, scooped the聽Port Vale FC Academy Foundation Sports and Physical Activity Award in June.聽
Barney Takes Gold and Silver
Congratulations to Year 10 student, Barney M, who achieved gold and silver medals in the distance swim meet in Macclesfield in June.
You've Seen the World, Now Watch the Films!
All Key Stage 3 students are welcome to join our International Film Club from 3-4pm every Wednesday in D0-11
Mia Plans a Fire Service Career
Mia F, Year 8, enjoyed the Cheshire Fire Service RESPECT Course so much last term that she has joined the Fire Cadets and plans to pursue a career in the Service!
Year 8 Learn the Benefits of Languages
In June, our Year 8 students enjoyed a talk聽by a team from The University of Liverpool about the life and career benefits of learning languages.
Rhys to Represent Macclesfield in Juventus World Cup
Year 7 Rhys W has been selected to represent Macclesfield under 12s in the Juventus Academy Youth World Cup in Italy in June.
Building on our Success
The modular units for our new Dining Block were delivered to site and installed over the half-term break.
CHS Alumnus, Jordan, to Take on Lead Role at Clonter Opera
We were delighted to hear that former student, Jordan Harding-Pointon, will take on one of the main roles in Mozart's 'The Magic Flute' at Clonter Opera in July.
Oscar to Compete in National Competitions
Following a series of successful results in National qualifying Swimming competitions, Year 8 Oscar dV looks set to have been selected to compete in six events
Year 10 Students win Silver and Bronze in Worldwide Competition
Congratulations to all our Year 10 students who took part in the UKBC Biology Challenge and to our eight award winning students.
Emily Represents North West in British Championships
Year 7 Emily G and her Acrobatic Gymnastics trio competed against teams from across the UK in the British Championships in May.
Our Latest Newsletter is Out Now
Get your copy of our latest newsletter to read all about CHS students Achieving Success Together
Week Streaks Challenge Continues
Our Week Streaks Challenge results to date show that students understand that attendance equals progress
Effort and Achievement Recognised
We were delighted to be able to recognise and reward the positive behavior of 94% of the main school with recognitions letters sent out at the end of May.
Year 12 Criminologists Solve a Murder
Our Year 12 Criminology students put their learning and skills to the test in May by trying to solve 'Murder of a Millionaire'.
CHS is Full of Life
In our Science Club, Key Stage 3 students were able to investigate the wide variety of insects and other creatures around the School site.
A Great Result for our Badminton Team
our u14s Badminton team took second place in Badminton England North's Cheshire Key Stage 3 Tournament.
CHS U13s Win Every Match
Our u13聽Boys team triumphed in all of their games at the Cheshire Youth Sports Football games in May
Savannah and Her Winning Team
Year 8 Savannah H is part of the U13 Cheshire Inter-counties Netball Tournament Winning Team,
Year 11's Growing Life Skills
As part of their ASDAN qualification, a group of our Year 11 students completed ten hours of work experience in May at The Storehouse Foodbank at New Life Church.
Lara Scoops Bronze in County Championships
Well done to our Year 7 student, Lara AG, who secured a Bronze medal in the Under 13 Girls 70m Hurdles at the Cheshire County Athletics Championship in May.
Zach Named RAFC Best Newcomer
Year 8 student, Zach T, was awarded Best Newcomer at the RAF 230 (Congleton) Squadron ATC awards dinner in April
New Recording and Computer Equipment for Performing Arts
We've welcomed delivery of a whole suite of recording and computer equipment for our Performing Arts department and students have been quick to master the new kit.
An Emotional Final Assembly for Year 13
It was our Sixth Form Year 13 students' final assembly on Friday 12th May and it proved to be an emotional occasion all round!.
Police Talk Helps Keep Students Safe
In May we were visited by a team from Cheshire Police who talked with students about the issues of anti-social behaviour and knife crime.
Students - Share Your Thoughts for Positive Change
Cheshire Youth Commission, working in partnership with the Police and Crime Commissioner, is asking our students to share their views on the Commission's key priorities for 2023.
Annie Cast get Inspiration
Our Annie casts visited the Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent in May to watch Jodie Prenger as Miss Hannigan direct from the West End production of the musical.
Celebration Leavers' Assembly Planned for Year 13
We'll be holding a Leavers' Assembly for our Sixth Form Year 13 students on Friday 12th May before their Study Leave begins聽on Monday 15th May.
FREE Parent and Carer Seminars
We are working with study skills provider, Elevate, and Parents and Carers can take part in three free webinars to find out more about the programmes and also how they can help their own child at home.
7MHT Triumph at the Year 7 Inter-Form Tournament
Congratulations to 7MHT who were the winners of our Inter-Form Tournament in May.
Celebrate Success With Us
Success@CongletonHigh.com is our dedicated email address for stories about our students' wonderful achievements out of school.
Scarlett Sings her Way to a Distinction
Year 12 student, Scarlett S, has successfully passed her Grade 6 Rock and Pop Singing exam with Distinction!聽
Gold Award for Archie and Miley
Congratulations to Year 8 Archie and Year 7 Miley DW, who both passed their Gold Lifesavers Level 1,2,3 at the end of April.
CHS are South Cheshire Champs!
Congratulations to our Year 10 and Year 11 Football teams who both won their age group category in the South Cheshire Cup at the end of April.
Exam is No Drama for Year 13
Congratulations to the Year 13 A Level Drama students who completed their component 3 exam in front of a live audience and examiner at the end of April.
MFL Club World Tour Arrives in China
As part of their world tour of languages, our MFL CLub students enjoyed trying their hand at Mandarin number characters and Pinyin in April.
Conclusion of A Level Chemistry Practicals
Our Year 13 A Level Chemists carried聽out their final practical at the end of April and Dr Jones was once again really pleased with their work.
Friendly Football Fun - Update
The new date for our Year 7 Inter-Form Football Tournament is Wednesday 3rd May (this has been moved from 26th April).
Edward's Hard Work Pays Off
Congratulations to Year 7 Edward P, who has successfully achieved his Grade 4 Piano exam.
Exciting Times Ahead
Work has now begun on both of our new builds so we are well on the way to our brand new teaching block and new dining facility!
Industrial Action Plans
We have contacted parents and carers聽to let them know our plans for the forthcoming industrial action days.聽
A Rocky Reward for Year 9
In April our Year 9 students were rewarded with a day of rock climbing and abseiling in the Peak District.
Spring Captured Perfectly by Congleton Children
We've had some wonderful wildlife images sent in by Congleton school children for the Spring in a Frame photography competition and look forward to sharing them all in our Exhibition on Wednesday 17th May.
Your Chance to Get Involved
Our Parents in Partnership (PiP) team would love to welcome you to the meeting at 7pm tonight (Weds 19th April).
CHS Students Part of Winning Team
11 of our students were part of the winning Congleton Town u13 team who took the League Cup in March.
Malta Bound PE Teams Make us Proud
Our Football and Netball teams headed off to Malta for fixtures and fun in the Easter break and, right from the off, made us proud!
Amelia and Ella's Rotary Young Chef Success
Our budding chefs, Amelia and Ella, took second and third place in the Rotary Young Chef District Heat in March.
Man United Victory for Year 8 Boys
Our Year 8 Boys Football team triumphed in the Manchester United Competition in March and are through to the finals in June.
Year 8 Students Earn RESPECT
Congratulations to our eight Year 8 students who graduated from the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service RESPECT course in March
Holly's Winter Poem to be Published
Year 8 student, Holly W, has had her fifth piece of writing accepted for publication.
Joseph's Poster Takes Top Spot
Joseph P's fantastic 'Tracking the Links' poster won first prize in our Science team's British Science Week Connections Poster competition
Latest CHS Newsletter Out Now
Our latest Newsletter is out now and packed full of news of our vibrant school community.
Ellie's Hard Work Pays Off
Year 12 student, Ellie C, has successfully achieved her Level 3 Dance Teaching Assistant Certificate.
Still Time to Capture the Winning Photo
There's still time to send in your wonderful wildlife photos for our competition before the Friday 14th April closing date.
A Powerful and Moving Talk for Year 10
Figen Murray, mother of Martyn Hett, gave a powerful and moving talk to our Year 10 students.
Allyssa and Maddison's Stunning City Shots
Year 10 students, Allyssa and Maddison, submitted photographs from their Art trip to Liverpool to the the Rotary Young Photographer Competition
Emily to Compete in British Championships
A competition first place for Year 7 Emily G and her Acrobatic Gymnastics Trio sent them through to the British Championships in May.
Year 7 Tourists for a Day
All of our Year 7 students took a holiday from their usual timetable in March and enjoyed our聽Languages Day.
Luke, Anna and Jacob's Badminton Tournament Triumph
In March, Year 7 students: Luke T, Anna T and Jacob S, successfully competed in the annual Stockport and聽District Badminton League Junior Tournament.
Good Luck, Barney!
We're wishing Year 10 student, Barney M, the very best of luck in the Swim England North West Championships in March.
Ella and Amelia Learn from the Best
Local chef, Andrew Bourne, of The Alexandra Court Hotel, shared his culinary expertise with our two Rotary Young Chef competitors, Ella and Amelia
Ella Awarded Eric Capper Trophy
Year 9 student, Ella M, was awarded the Eric Capper Trophy for taking first place in the local heat of the Rotary Young Chef Competition.
Week Streaks Make Prizes
Our new 'Week Streaks' scheme aims to encourage and recognise students' good attendance.
Seventeen Swimathon Superstars
Seventeen CHS students took part in the Congleton Rotary Swimathon, totalling over 700 lengths between them in aid of charity.
Science Club Students Build a Battery
Our Science Club students took part in the Royal Society of Chemistry's Global Battery Experiment in March.
More Medal Success for Oscar
There was more great news from our Year 8 Swimming champion, Oscar dV, in March, scooping another five national medals.
Celebrating our South Cheshire Netball Champions
Our Year 7 and Year 8 Netball teams both triumphed in the South Cheshire Netball Tournament in March.
Investigating Ventilation
To help give them a greater understanding of the ventilation system in mammals, our Year 12 Biologists performed a lung dissection.
School Closure for Years 7, 8 and 9 on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th March
School will be closed to students in Years 7, 8 and 9 (only) on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th March due to strike action on these days.
Edward's Brown Belt Jujitsu Success
In March, Year 7 Student, Edward P, successfully achieved his brown belt in Jujitsu.
Design a Poster for British Science Week
We are challenging Key Stage 3 students to design a Connections themed poster for British Science Week 2023.
Lifesavers Award for Archie and Miley
Year 8 student, Archie DW and Year 7 Miley DW, have both passed their Silver 1,2,3 Lifesavers award.
Zach Named as February Cadet of the Month
Year 8 student, Zach T, was named as the Congleton Royal Airforce Air Cadet of the Month in February.
Charity Ambassadors Supporting Comic Relief
We'll be supporting Comic Relief on Friday 17th march and will be inviting students to add something red to their uniform to help with fundraising for the cause.
Black Belt for Faye
Congratulations to Year 8 Faye, who鈥檚 achieved her Kick-boxing black belt.
Heart Screening for CHS Students
The CRY team screened 200 of our students in March to help identify any undiagnosed cardiac issues.
香港六合彩即时开奖 Grown Sports Leaders
A team of PE students attended a Young Leaders event in March to help them learn how to create inclusive sporting activities for fellow students.
Screaming Sweeties
Year 7 Science students enjoyed watching Ms Figiel鈥檚 Screaming Jelly Baby experiment.
LRC World Book Day Winners
Well done to all the students who took part in our LRC World Book Day聽competitions and congratulations to our winners.
Something for Everyone in CHS National Careers Week Events
National Careers Week is 6th to 11th March and we have a series of events running each lunchtime enabling students in all years to access information and advice from employers and our own careers experts.
World Book Day Fun at CHS
We have loads of fun activities running at CHS for World Book Day 2023.
Your Chance to Get Involved
Our Parents in Partnership (PiP) team are meeting on Wednesday 1st March at 7pm.
Helping Students Plan for the Future
Year 12 students were able to get Post 16 ideas and inspiration at the UCAS Discovery Convention in February.
Practical Makes Perfect
Practical lessons help to give students a much better understanding of the topics they study.
Biologists find Sweet Inspiration
Ms Figiel's Year 11 Biologists have been studying the structure of DNA and used sweets to make models to help them understand and remember it.
Introducing our Annie Casts!
So many students wanted to be part of our Performing Arts team's production of Annie, that we had to cast it twice over! Introducing both casts.
Fizztastic Fun in Science Club
Students had great fun making and testing bath bombs in our KS3 Science Club.
World Book Day Voucher Changes
This World Book Day voucher has changed this year from paper to digital tokens for secondary schools. The link to the digital token has been emailed to all students.
St Valentine's Raffle raises Funds for Georgia
We raffled off three聽fantastic hampers in our St Valentine's Raffle in aid of The Georgia Leigh Ogden Foundation.
Recognising Remarkable
Parents and Carers, it's that time again! We have sent 2,718 Letters of Recognition home with our remarkable students. Don't forget to check your child's school bag!
Katya on the Pitch for Port Vale
We were delighted to receive his photo of Year 7 student, Katya B, playing for Port Vale in February
Bookbuzz Encourages Students to Read for Pleasure
We have signed up to Booktrust Bookbuzz this year to encourage students to read for pleasure and help them develop a real love for reading.
Students Enjoy MFL Performance
In February, our Year 8 and Year 10 Modern Foreign Languages students had the opportunity to watch a play entirely in French.
Still Time to Support our Swimathon Charity Swimmers
Just a reminder that our students are taking part in the Rotary International Swimathon on 11 March and there is still time to support them with sponsorship.
Oscar Scoops More Medals
Congratulations to our Year 8 Swimming superstar, Oscar dV, for his great success over 4 weekends, competing in all eighteen events at the Staffordshire County Championships.
The #CHS100 Club is Back!
Congratulations to the first members of the #CHS100 Club for 2022-23
Sixth Form Biologists Investigate Conservation, Education and Rain Forest Preservation
In February our Year 12 Biologists visited Chester Zoo to investigate the role that zoos play in the conservation of species, and learn more about the impact of oil palm plantations on deforestation.
Students Consider a Career with Bentley
The Bentley Early Careers team visited in February to share information on the latest Apprenticeships available with the company.
NulaAngel Tumbles Her Way to Gold
Year 7 student, NulaAngel, secured a Gold medal at a regional tumbling competition in January.
NSPCC Number Fun
We celebrated NSPCC Number Day at CHS with a variety of Maths-based challenges and lots of cakes and sweet treats!
Year 7's Guess the Employers Event
In February, our Careers team ran a聽'Guess the Employer' event for our Year 7 students, challenging them to ask questions to establish each guest's job role and company.
Outstanding Sixth Form Netball Team Victory
A fantastic 51-1 result for our Sixth Form Netball team in their match with Manchester College.
Braving the Weather for the Bugs
Our Eco Club students braved the January weather to collect materials for their Bug Hotels.
Netball Triumph for U13 Team
Congratulations to our under 13s team - a 26-4 triumph in the Sisters nSport competition.
Eco Club will make School Spaces Greener and Cleaner Places
All students are invited to join our new Eco Club, which will run every Tuesday from 3-4pm.
Bring a Scientist to School Day
We welcomed a group of Scientists in to school in January to enlighted students as to the vast range of careers opened up by studying the Sciences.