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Our students have been busy developing their microscopy skills this week 🔬✨
They carefully prepared their onion cell slides by removing the thin layer of skin from between the onion’s layers and placing it on a slide using tweezers. After staining the sample with iodine to improve visibility, they added a cover slip and positioned it on the microscope stage for viewing.
A fantastic hands‑on opportunity to explore cell structure up close and deepen their understanding of biology!
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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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Another fantastic day celebrating Chinese New Year at Caterham! 🧧🐉
Our pupils and staff thoroughly enjoyed today’s special menu and the vibrant atmosphere across the school.
#ChineseNewYear #LunarNewYear #CaterhamSchool #SchoolCommunity #CulturalCelebration YearOfTheDragon Education@Caterham.High.School
Streaming platforms have quickly become one of the most popular ways for children to watch TV and films. But behind the convenience of on-demand content are several risks that parents and educators should be aware of.
From excessive screen time and binge watching to age-inappropriate material and algorithm-driven recommendations, our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide explores the realities of children’s streaming habits.
It also provides practical advice to help families create safer viewing environments, including:
✔️ Setting up individual profiles and PINs
✔️ Managing screen time and autoplay
✔️ Talking to children about algorithms and stereotypes
Download the free guide and help support safer streaming habits at home.
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🔬 Exploring Scientific Thinking
This week in Science students have been further developing their analytical and investigative skills.
During Year 7 and Year 8 science, pupils conducted a structured investigation into the aerodynamic efficiency of different paper aeroplane designs. Learners generated hypotheses, tested a variety of models and recorded flight performance data to evaluate how alterations in shape and structure influence stability, lift and drag. This inquiry encouraged students to apply principles of forces, motion and scientific method in an engaging and practical context.
Students also participated in a supervised exploration of computer hardware, carefully dismantling Mr Vincent’s Xbox and a laptop to examine internal components. This activity supported their understanding of digital systems, circuit architecture and the relationship between hardware and computational processes.
Both sessions provided valuable experiences in problem solving, critical thinking and evidence based explanation - key competencies at the heart of scientific learning.
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⚽️ Year 8 Football Success! ⚽️
Last week, our Year 8 Boys’ Football Team put in a fantastic performance, beating Seven Kings 7-0 to secure their place in the Redbridge Cup semi‑final! 🙌
Coached by Mr Delaney and Mr Kiani, the boys showed great teamwork and determination throughout the match.
👏 Iyaaz was named Man of the Match, scoring an incredible 4 goals, while Lucenzo added 3 goals to complete the victory.
We are incredibly proud of the whole team - well done boys! 💪⚽️
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Well done Jamie! An example to us all!
Go Team Caterham!
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🥋 British Schools Championships – Outstanding Performances 🥋
Our students delivered an excellent set of performances at the British Schools Championships this weekend, finishing second overall for adaptive judo in the country. We look forward to welcoming our champions back to school tomorrow.
Our students showed real determination and resilience, securing victories across different stages of the competition.
We are incredibly proud of all students for the commitment, courage and sportsmanship they demonstrated while representing the school.
Thank you to all the CHS staff who helped prepare and support our students in the run up to this weekend and over the weekend.
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#BritishSchoolsChampionships #TheCaterhamWay #StudentSuccess #ProudMoment #SchoolSport Resilience Determination TeamEffort@Caterham.High.School
🚨 Attendance is not optional - It is the difference between falling behind and moving ahead.
When students miss school, they do not just miss lessons - they miss learning. Even a few days off quickly add up, and the impact is real:
📉 Students with poor attendance are far more likely to drop a grade - or several at GCSE and Sixth Form.
📈 Students who attend regularly achieve higher results, stronger progress and leave with more choices for their future.
👨👩👧 Parents & Carers: Every absence matters. Strong attendance now protects your child’s long term success - their grades, their confidence and their future pathways.
🎒 Students: Your future is being built right now. Every lesson you attend moves you closer to your goals. Every lesson you miss puts obstacles in your way.
Show up. Stay focused. Protect your chances.
Excellent attendance is the expectation, not the exception.
Your grades. Your future. Your move.
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #GCSESuccess #FutureReady@Caterham.High.School
📚✨ World Book Day✨📚
Today our students and staff came together to celebrate World Book Day - a wonderful reminder of the magic that lives inside every book. From character costumes and shared stories to reading challenges and classroom activities, it has been a whole week filled with imagination, curiosity and joy.
At our school, reading sits at the heart of everything we do. We believe that books open doors: to new worlds, new ideas and new possibilities. Seeing our community embrace that spirit today was truly inspiring.
A huge thank you to everyone who took part and helped bring stories to life. Here’s to fostering a love of reading - today and every day! 📖💛
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CHS Adaptive Judo Team heading to the National School Finals! 🏆💪
Join us in wishing our amazing team the very best of luck as they head into this weekend’s National School Finals! 🏆💪
We are also thrilled to share that Antares Global Limited has become an official sponsor of the CHS Adaptive Judo Team, in partnership with TKJ Judo Club.
Thanks to their incredible generosity, Antares have funded brand new tracksuits for every member of our adaptive team. 🙌🥋
Last Friday, representatives from Antares visited CHS to meet our inspiring athletes in person and present them with their new tracksuits. It was a fantastic moment that truly celebrated inclusion, determination and community spirit.
A huge thank you to Antares for their support - it means the world to our students and our programme. 💙
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Tomorrow is World Book Day, and it’s the perfect chance to spark a love of reading in every child. Stories don’t just build literacy skills, they inspire curiosity, boost confidence and open doors to new worlds.
This week’s #WakeUpWednesday highlights simple, practical ways families can make reading part of everyday life. From creating cosy reading spaces to showing children that reading is fun, small habits can make a big impact.
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