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Welcome from the Headteacher
Caterham High has been at the heart of the local community for over 60 years providing an excellent education for all young people that join our thriving institution. We are ambitious for our students, setting high aspirations in all that they do. We aim to ensure that they achieve the best exam results possible, have opportunities to develop their talents and aptit...
Belinda Chapple - Headteacher
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Sixth Form students interested in medicine had the opportunity meet Dr O Ekwue, who has been a GP for 15 years and is also a partner in her practice and trains future GPs. Students had the opportunity to hear about her career and ask questions.
#medicine #careers #GP #yeasr12 #year13@Caterham.High.School
Thanks to London Borough Redbridge, NHS and Education and Employers for their apprenticeship assemblies which they delivered to year 8, 10 and 12.
#apprenticeship #careers@Caterham.High.School
Fortnite is a triumph in the gaming sphere 🎮 Fast-paced action in a cartoonish package – but ‘cartoonish’ doesn’t always mean ‘safe’ ⚠️ In this week’s guide and the latest episode of our #WakeUpWednesday podcast 🎙️ we’re discussing the online safety risks of this popular title.
Download >> https://ow.ly/qyuR50TW3CO
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We welcomed members of Redbridge Council cabinet along with a representative from Thames Water who have supported the school in our work on flood defences. Part of the project is to divert rainwater to a number of planters that we have had installed onsite - our year 7 council along with our guests planted various plants.
#year7 #schoolconcil #planting #einvironment #flooddefences #climatechange@Caterham.High.School
Making a mistake isn’t the end of the world, but that can be a difficult thing to learn for a lot of people. Most children are still learning it, in fact. These kinds of setbacks 👎 and the feelings they bring on 😡 can provoke severe and unhealthy reactions in young people, if they’re not taught how to deal with their emotions in a healthy way.
However, it’s sometimes tricky to know what you can do or say to help these youngsters develop the confidence and adaptability to process these feelings in the future 😌 That’s why we’ve put together this guide featuring expert advice, letting you know how to build emotional resilience in the children and young people in your care.@Caterham.High.School
Secure your child's place in Year 7 In September 2025 now by clicking on the following link
https://www.ecaterham.net/2725/applying-for-admission-to-caterham-high-school@Caterham.High.School
Thanks to Dr Andrew Chapple who came to speak to our Sixth form students about his career at Bayer AG as a research scientist. He gave students valuable tips on studying, applying for jobs and studying abroad
#scientist #research@Caterham.High.School
Ofcom’s latest Media Use and Attitudes Report states that most children can watch streamed films on a mobile device both in and out of the home, with 80% of UK children watching films on phones, tablets or laptops 📱💻 That’s a lot of youngsters who might be using their own gadgets to watch something suitably spooky this Halloween season 🎃 or perhaps, something a little too frightening.
With older children in particular, it can be difficult knowing how to manage their increasing interest in more mature content – including horror films, in many cases – let alone knowing how best to safeguard them from inappropriate material. Our free guide offers expert advice not only on the risks of exposure to horror films and other potentially upsetting content, but also on preventing young viewers from seeing this material or protecting them from being too deeply affected by it if they do.@Caterham.High.School
A Home Office study has found that approximately 350 children are injured in accidental fires every year 🔥 Naturally, this highlights the importance of educating young people on fire safety – ensuring they're aware of what precautions they can take to keep themselves protected around flammable materials and naked flames.
It can be difficult to know where to start when teaching children and young people about this potentially life-saving topic. That’s why we’ve put together this free guide, offering expert advice on how to educate those in your care about fire safety. It breaks down the steps you can take to protect youngsters in common situations – from bonfire night 🎆 to lighting a few scented candles@Caterham.High.School
Year 8 students had a great time at Kensington Palace thanks to Naz Legacy Foundation and Kensington Palace. Students participated in a workshop, had a tour around the Untold Lives exhibition and finished off the day with a careers speed networking event where they had the opportunity to hear about different roles within Historic Royal Palaces.
#history #kensingtonpalace #Diversity #culture #careers #year8 #apprenticeshipsWhat's On
