Just before our end of term break, six students from Year 1-6 took part in an exciting engineering celebration event, hosted by Primary Engineer. Their task was to design and build a car that would travel in a straight line and up a ramp. Our Year 1 and 2 children worked as a team, and those in KS2 worked independently, each harnessing their amazing creativity and STEM skills! Working on their cars both in school and at home, it was fantastic to see the student's finished designs on the big day and how hard they had each worked! Competing against a number of other local schools, their designs were put to the test in a range of categories. We're thrilled to share that our KS1 dream team, Arjun and Nirali, won "Best Theme" for their Bluey inspired car! A huge congratulations to you both, and a big well done to Bonetta, Leonidas, Elsie, and Toby for their fantastic creations too. You all did an incredible job!

The last day of term 5 was also a day of celebrations for our Year 13 students; sharing fond memories, plenty of throwback photos (which earned lots of laughter), and thanks to their teachers. Our Year 13 leavers assembly honoured student achievements and provided a great opportunity to see all their fancy dress costumes on display! Head Studies Maia and Rohini were also recognised for their hard work over the past two years, and we thank you for efforts you have each made to improving sixth form life and in raising funds for prom. It has been a pleasure to watch as the whole cohort has grown throughout their time at CCS, and we are thankful to have been part of their school education. Whether you joined us nearly 14 years ago in Reception, in Year 7, as an external student in Year 12, or somewhere in between, we are immensely proud of everything you have achieved thus far. Good luck to you all in your final exams – you've got this!

Last Friday marked a significant milestone for our Year 11 students as they celebrated the end of their school journey and began their study leave. It was a day filled with emotion, reflection, and joy as students looked back on their time in secondary education. For many, this marks the close of a chapter that began in Year 7, and for some of our students who joined us in Reception, it was a particularly emotional moment as they said goodbye to a place that has been their second home for over a decade. Staff gathered to celebrate their achievements, sign shirts offering words of encouragement, and wish them well as they prepare for the next stage. Year 11 Performance Leader, Miss Gee also organised an ice cream van to come on-site as a special treat to the Year 11s, which they all loved! We wish you all lots of luck in your remaining exams and encourage you to continue to reach out to your subject teachers if you require any support whilst on study leave.

We'd like to say a massive thank you to everyone who came along and supported our very first Colour Run in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust! It was a joyous, vibrant celebration that brought together families, friends and members of our amazing community – and we absolutely LOVED every moment! From start to finish, the smiles, laughter, and clouds of colour made it an event to remember. Thanks to your incredible generosity, we've raised vital funds to support the brave teens and young adults who are currently facing the challenges of cancer. Your support means the world. A huge shoutout goes to our wonderful students and staff who gave up their time to help organise and run such a brilliant day – you are amazing! Another big thank you to CCS Friends for coming and providing refreshments for all the runners. We also want to take a moment to send our warmest wishes to Mr Wood, our dear Year 5 teacher, who sadly couldn't be with us on the day. Teenage Cancer Trust is a cause very close to his heart, and he wished he could have been there. Here's to more colourful moments ahead! #ColourRun #TeenageCancerTrust #CommunitySpirit #ThankYou

Our lunch break looked a little more exciting than usual today. Our Year 11 students organised a friendly football showdown: Superheroes vs. Minions. Before the first kick, every player and spectator paused for a heartfelt minute's silence in memory of our dear Year 11 student, who we sadly lost to cancer this year. An important reminder of reflection for all. When play resumed, the teams battled with amazing spirit and laughter. Superheroes raced down the field with daring tackles and swooping passes, while the Minions countered with cunning teamwork. In a nail-biting finish, the Minions edged it 3–2. Here's to many more games, memories, and moments of kindness and camaraderie.

On Monday, our Year 4 children set off with bags packed and hearts full of excitement for their much-anticipated residential trip to York. Immersing themselves in the rich history of the city, they strolled along the iconic city walls, stepped back in time to become Romans at Murton Park, and delighted their taste buds at the York Chocolate Story Museum. Their adventure concluded with a fascinating visit to the Jorvik Viking Centre, where they experienced what life was like in 10th century York. Staff and many members of the public praised the children for their fantastic behaviour throughout the trip. We couldn't be prouder of them!

Last Friday, the children of 5CS held a publishing party, sharing memoirs they wrote about an event of their choice. On the day, they had the opportunity to share their wonderful words with their parents and/or anyone they wrote about in their pieces. The pupils made great progress in their creative writing and presentation when writing their pieces up neatly. We look forward to hosting 5JW's celebration when Mr Wood is back in action and wish him a speedy recovery.

Just before our end of term break, six students from Year 1-6 took part in an exciting engineering celebration event, hosted by Primary Engineer. Their task was to design and build a car that would travel in a straight line and up a ramp. Our Year 1 and 2 children worked as a team, and those in KS2 worked independently, each harnessing their amazing creativity and STEM skills! Working on their cars both in school and at home, it was fantastic to see the student's finished designs on the big day and how hard they had each worked! Competing against a number of other local schools, their designs were put to the test in a range of categories. We're thrilled to share that our KS1 dream team, Arjun and Nirali, won "Best Theme" for their Bluey inspired car! A huge congratulations to you both, and a big well done to Bonetta, Leonidas, Elsie, and Toby for their fantastic creations too. You all did an incredible job!

The last day of term 5 was also a day of celebrations for our Year 13 students; sharing fond memories, plenty of throwback photos (which earned lots of laughter), and thanks to their teachers. Our Year 13 leavers assembly honoured student achievements and provided a great opportunity to see all their fancy dress costumes on display! Head Studies Maia and Rohini were also recognised for their hard work over the past two years, and we thank you for efforts you have each made to improving sixth form life and in raising funds for prom. It has been a pleasure to watch as the whole cohort has grown throughout their time at CCS, and we are thankful to have been part of their school education. Whether you joined us nearly 14 years ago in Reception, in Year 7, as an external student in Year 12, or somewhere in between, we are immensely proud of everything you have achieved thus far. Good luck to you all in your final exams – you've got this!

Last Friday marked a significant milestone for our Year 11 students as they celebrated the end of their school journey and began their study leave. It was a day filled with emotion, reflection, and joy as students looked back on their time in secondary education. For many, this marks the close of a chapter that began in Year 7, and for some of our students who joined us in Reception, it was a particularly emotional moment as they said goodbye to a place that has been their second home for over a decade. Staff gathered to celebrate their achievements, sign shirts offering words of encouragement, and wish them well as they prepare for the next stage. Year 11 Performance Leader, Miss Gee also organised an ice cream van to come on-site as a special treat to the Year 11s, which they all loved! We wish you all lots of luck in your remaining exams and encourage you to continue to reach out to your subject teachers if you require any support whilst on study leave.

Our lunch break looked a little more exciting than usual today. Our Year 11 students organised a friendly football showdown: Superheroes vs. Minions. Before the first kick, every player and spectator paused for a heartfelt minute's silence in memory of our dear Year 11 student, who we sadly lost to cancer this year. An important reminder of reflection for all. When play resumed, the teams battled with amazing spirit and laughter. Superheroes raced down the field with daring tackles and swooping passes, while the Minions countered with cunning teamwork. In a nail-biting finish, the Minions edged it 3–2. Here's to many more games, memories, and moments of kindness and camaraderie.

On Monday, our Year 4 children set off with bags packed and hearts full of excitement for their much-anticipated residential trip to York. Immersing themselves in the rich history of the city, they strolled along the iconic city walls, stepped back in time to become Romans at Murton Park, and delighted their taste buds at the York Chocolate Story Museum. Their adventure concluded with a fascinating visit to the Jorvik Viking Centre, where they experienced what life was like in 10th century York. Staff and many members of the public praised the children for their fantastic behaviour throughout the trip. We couldn't be prouder of them!

Last Friday, the children of 5CS held a publishing party, sharing memoirs they wrote about an event of their choice. On the day, they had the opportunity to share their wonderful words with their parents and/or anyone they wrote about in their pieces. The pupils made great progress in their creative writing and presentation when writing their pieces up neatly. We look forward to hosting 5JW's celebration when Mr Wood is back in action and wish him a speedy recovery.

On the 14th of May, we took a team of 47 students to compete in the District Athletics Championships. Every student represented the school with pride and gave their absolute best effort across a wide range of track and field events. There were multiple standout performances throughout the day, with several students achieving personal bests and finishing in the top positions in their events. The behaviour, teamwork, and support shown by our athletes were outstanding, and they should all be proud of their contribution to such a successful day. "Well done to everyone involved – it was a brilliant day for our school athletics team", shared Mr Musgrove.