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♟️ A huge thank you to our fantastic Year 12 and 13 students who volunteered at the KS3 lunchtime Chess Club yesterday as part of their Helping Hands Project.
Their enthusiasm, encouragement and support helped create a brilliant environment for our younger students to develop their chess skills, build confidence and enjoy some friendly competition.
We are incredibly proud of the positive role models our sixth form students continue to be within the school community. Well done, everyone! 👏
#HelpingHands #StudentLeadership #ChessClub #SixthForm #SchoolCommunity
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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Talking to a pupil about their wellbeing can feel daunting, particularly when you are unsure what to say or worried about hearing something concerning.
Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide reminds educators that they do not need to be specialists to provide meaningful support.
The guide explores:
• Building warm, trusting relationships
• Choosing a safe and appropriate place to talk
• Using side-by-side conversations to reduce pressure
• Staying calm when a pupil shares a concern
• Being clear and honest about confidentiality
• Knowing when to involve safeguarding colleagues or seek support yourself
It also includes practical conversation starters to help staff open discussions gently and give pupils space to talk when they are ready.
Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5mbvi
#Education #PupilWellbeing #Safeguarding #MentalHealth@Caterham.High.School
📢 Year 12 Information Evening – Save the Date!
Year 12 is an exciting and important stage in every student’s journey. We are looking forward to welcoming parents and carers to our Year 12 Information Evening on Thursday 8th October at 4:30pm.
Join us to find out more about:
📚 Sixth Form expectations at Lebel 3 and Level 2 (‘The Bridge’)
📝 Independent study and revision
⏰ Attendance and punctuality
🎓 University, apprenticeships and career pathways
📄 UCAS preparation and key milestones
💙 Student wellbeing and support
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable information about the year ahead and learn how we can work together to support students in achieving their full potential.
📅 Thursday 8th October
🕟 4:30pm
📍 School Hall there.
We look forward to seeing all Year 12 families there.
#Year12 #SixthForm #InformationEvening #ParentPartnership #StudentSuccess@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
🌞 Breakfast Club – The Best Start to the Day! 🌞
Did you know our FREE Breakfast Club is open every morning?
It’s a calm, happy space where children can enjoy a toasted bagel, spend time with friends and be ready to learn before the school day begins.
✅ Toasted snack
✅ Supervised by school staff
✅ A relaxed start for children
✅ Peace of mind for parents
📍 Available every school day
⏰ From 07.45
📩📩 Contact the school office to find out
#BreakfastClub #HealthyStart #ReadyToLearn #SchoolCommunity@Caterham.High.School
✨ National Poetry Day Celebration ✨
Our Key Stage 3 students worked brilliantly to create powerful pieces of poetry in celebration of National Poetry Day.
Exploring themes of determination and resilience, students reflected on what these values mean to them — drawing inspiration from Maya Angelou’s “I Rise” to express their own thoughts and feelings through verse.
Each poem is a testament to their courage, creativity, and voice. 🌟
Because, still, we rise. 💪📚
#NationalPoetryDay #StudentVoice #Resilience #Determination #PoetryInSchools@Caterham.High.School
🛡️ Safeguarding Matters 🛡️
Our latest Safeguarding Newsletter is now available! 📄✨
It is packed with useful tips, updates, and resources to help keep our children safe.
📎 Check it out: https://www.ecaterham.net/1566/safeguarding-newsletter
🔍 Learn more: https://www.ecaterham.net/1430/safeguarding-at-caterham
#Safeguarding #CaterhamSchool #ParentSupport #StaySafe #DSLUpdate TheCaterhamWay@Caterham.High.School
A huge thank you to Utilize PLC and the Re-Utilize Scheme for their generous donation of iPads. 📱
These devices will be incredibly valuable in supporting teaching and learning, giving our students greater access to digital resources and opportunities in the classroom.
We are extremely grateful for your support and look forward to seeing the positive impact these iPads will have on our learners.
#ThankYou #DigitalLearning #Education #ReUtilize #UtilizePLC@Caterham.High.School
The Caterham Way – A Pastoral Curriculum That Cares
At Caterham High, we believe that academic success starts with personal wellbeing.
💡 💡 Our Pastoral Curriculum, rooted in the values of the Caterham Way – Believe, Connect, Innovate, Persevere, Excel – supports every student to grow in confidence, resilience and ambition.
🧠 Through daily form time, assemblies and enrichment days, students explore:
• Ready to Learn routines
• Goals & Growth sessions
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Diversity, empathy, and belonging
🎓 We connect academic progress with personal development, helping students become well rounded, future ready individuals.
📞 Interested in joining our community? Contact us today on S.Daly@ecaterham.net to visit us during the school day🌟
#CaterhamHigh #PastoralCurriculum #CaterhamWay #StudentWellbeing #Resilience@Caterham.High.School
♟️ Our new lunchtime Chess Club is off to a fantastic start!
In just one week, numbers have doubled, with 20 KS3 students taking part in today’s session. It was great to see so many children getting involved, challenging themselves and enjoying the game with their peers.
Well done to everyone who joined us. We look forward to seeing the club continue to grow!
#ChessClub #KS3 #Enrichment #StudentSuccess
