Our Year 12 & 13 Travel and Tourism students had an amazing time exploring the Black Country Living Museum this week! From venturing into a mine and cruising the canal to stepping back in time through historic buildings it was a day full of hands-on learning. The students also got a behind-the-scenes look at how the museum is managed, including its challenges and social media strategy. A brilliant day of discovery and immersive learning for our students! #SixthForm #TravelAndTourism #BlackCountryLivingMuseum

Yesterday evening, Thursday 8th May, our school's Cadet Force proudly participated in the VE Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration, hosted by Wootton Parish Council. The cadets demonstrated their foot drill and marched with pride to honour Victory in Europe Day, marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe. As part of the event, year 8 student, Lilac Braidley delivered a moving tribute in honour of all those who have served, past and present. Her words were a poignant reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and resilience shown by so many. The commemoration, held in the heart of the Wootton community, concluded with the symbolic lighting of the beacon at 9:30pm, joining many others across the country in remembrance and unity. We are incredibly proud of our cadets for their dedication and respectful contribution to this significant occasion.

Our Musical Theatre Club is busy rehearsing two lively numbers from Bugsy Malone "Down and Out" and "Fat Sam's Grand Slam." We can't wait to showcase their hard work at our Performing Arts Evening on 10th July more details coming soon! We recently ran a Performing Arts competition where students submitted videos of themselves singing and performing. A huge congratulations to our winners: Year 8: Daniel, Caitlin, Sophia B, Lilah and Year 9: Abbie & Olivia. A special mention goes to Daniel, who was awarded the Teacher's Choice Award for his outstanding solo performance, and to Lilah, who received the Student Choice Award, voted for by her peers in the club. Well done to everyone involved we're so proud of the dedication and talent in our Performing Arts community!

Yesterday, CCS proudly hosted the Year 7 Girls' Football Tournament, welcoming teams from Sponne, Parker, and Guilsborough. We are thrilled to share that our CCS A Team won the tournament! The girls, pictured in mint green, showcased fantastic skill and determination throughout the competition. A huge well done to all the girls who represented CCS so brilliantly – we are incredibly proud of you! The event was also supported by our amazing Year 9 'Go Lead' girls, who played a vital role in refereeing, scoring, timing and team management. They were fantastic ambassadors for female leadership in sport and brilliant role models for the younger players. Thank you to each of them for their amazing support and enthusiasm. A special thank you goes to Miss Amanda Evans for her dedication and organisation in making the event such a success. As we look ahead to the summer term, we're excited to announce that rounders, tennis, cricket, and athletics are now in season. Students can sign up for these sports on EduLink – don't miss out on the chance to get involved!

Last week, our Year 3 children took advantage of the beautiful weather by bringing their books outside for a special outdoor reading session. Transporting over all their usual favourites to the Year 1 garden area, LRC Manager Mrs Howes set up a fun opportunity for the group to enjoy reading their much-loved stories in the sunshine. There were lots of smiling faces all-round and the children certainly enjoyed this special treat!

In just three weeks, we'll be hosting our very first Colour Runand we'd love for you to be a part of it! Whether you run, walk, or dance your way through, get ready for a day of fun, laughter, and a splash of colour from head to toe. Best of all, every pound of the net proceeds will go to the incredible Teenage Cancer Trust, helping to support young people facing cancer. Why not bring your friends and family and kick off the May half term with a burst of colour and joy? Early bird pricing is available until 5th May, so don't miss outgrab your tickets now and save! https://CCS-ColourRun.eventbrite.co.uk

Huge congratulations to our amazing Year 13 student, Thomas Grimshaw! Thomas has been elected to the West Northamptonshire Youth Council and appointed as Member of Youth Parliament (MYP) Vice-Chair of the Youth Council! He'll represent young people across the region, debate in the House of Commons, and work with MPs on issues that really matter. We are so proud of Thomas and can't wait to see the difference he'll make locally and nationally. You can read the article here to learn more about his achievement: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/news/young-leaders-elected-represent-west-northants-parliament #YouthVoice #StudentSuccess #WestNorthantsYouthCouncil #CarolineChisholmSchool

Our Year 12 & 13 Travel and Tourism students had an amazing time exploring the Black Country Living Museum this week! From venturing into a mine and cruising the canal to stepping back in time through historic buildings it was a day full of hands-on learning. The students also got a behind-the-scenes look at how the museum is managed, including its challenges and social media strategy. A brilliant day of discovery and immersive learning for our students! #SixthForm #TravelAndTourism #BlackCountryLivingMuseum

Yesterday evening, Thursday 8th May, our school's Cadet Force proudly participated in the VE Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration, hosted by Wootton Parish Council. The cadets demonstrated their foot drill and marched with pride to honour Victory in Europe Day, marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe. As part of the event, year 8 student, Lilac Braidley delivered a moving tribute in honour of all those who have served, past and present. Her words were a poignant reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and resilience shown by so many. The commemoration, held in the heart of the Wootton community, concluded with the symbolic lighting of the beacon at 9:30pm, joining many others across the country in remembrance and unity. We are incredibly proud of our cadets for their dedication and respectful contribution to this significant occasion.

Our Musical Theatre Club is busy rehearsing two lively numbers from Bugsy Malone "Down and Out" and "Fat Sam's Grand Slam." We can't wait to showcase their hard work at our Performing Arts Evening on 10th July more details coming soon! We recently ran a Performing Arts competition where students submitted videos of themselves singing and performing. A huge congratulations to our winners: Year 8: Daniel, Caitlin, Sophia B, Lilah and Year 9: Abbie & Olivia. A special mention goes to Daniel, who was awarded the Teacher's Choice Award for his outstanding solo performance, and to Lilah, who received the Student Choice Award, voted for by her peers in the club. Well done to everyone involved we're so proud of the dedication and talent in our Performing Arts community!

Yesterday, CCS proudly hosted the Year 7 Girls' Football Tournament, welcoming teams from Sponne, Parker, and Guilsborough. We are thrilled to share that our CCS A Team won the tournament! The girls, pictured in mint green, showcased fantastic skill and determination throughout the competition. A huge well done to all the girls who represented CCS so brilliantly – we are incredibly proud of you! The event was also supported by our amazing Year 9 'Go Lead' girls, who played a vital role in refereeing, scoring, timing and team management. They were fantastic ambassadors for female leadership in sport and brilliant role models for the younger players. Thank you to each of them for their amazing support and enthusiasm. A special thank you goes to Miss Amanda Evans for her dedication and organisation in making the event such a success. As we look ahead to the summer term, we're excited to announce that rounders, tennis, cricket, and athletics are now in season. Students can sign up for these sports on EduLink – don't miss out on the chance to get involved!

Last week, our Year 3 children took advantage of the beautiful weather by bringing their books outside for a special outdoor reading session. Transporting over all their usual favourites to the Year 1 garden area, LRC Manager Mrs Howes set up a fun opportunity for the group to enjoy reading their much-loved stories in the sunshine. There were lots of smiling faces all-round and the children certainly enjoyed this special treat!

Huge congratulations to our amazing Year 13 student, Thomas Grimshaw! Thomas has been elected to the West Northamptonshire Youth Council and appointed as Member of Youth Parliament (MYP) Vice-Chair of the Youth Council! He'll represent young people across the region, debate in the House of Commons, and work with MPs on issues that really matter. We are so proud of Thomas and can't wait to see the difference he'll make locally and nationally. You can read the article here to learn more about his achievement: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/news/young-leaders-elected-represent-west-northants-parliament #YouthVoice #StudentSuccess #WestNorthantsYouthCouncil #CarolineChisholmSchool

What a monstrously magical start to the term for our reception children! Last Tuesday, our youngest learners in Foundation Stage kicked off their first day back with an exciting theatre trip to see 'There's a Monster in Your Show' by Tom Fletcher. Miss Keeley Hancock, one of our Foundation Stage Leaders, shared: "From the moment we arrived, the children were buzzing with excitement. The theatre was full of colourful lights, fun music, and of courseplenty of giggles! The show brought Tom Fletcher's beloved characters to life, and the children loved joining in with the singing, dancing, and silliness. With monsters, dragons, aliens, and unicorns on stage, there was never a dull momentand it was such a joy to see our little ones so engaged and full of wonder. The coach ride was just as fun, filled with happy chatter (and a few sleepy heads on the way home ). A magical day packed with laughter, imagination, and special memories to treasure!"