Student Spotlight Our Year 5 students set off for the nature trail on Earth Day, with a simple challenge: pick up just one piece of litter each along the way. While most of the children kept to the challenge, Alfie quietly went the extra mile. Taking the black bin bag, he took it upon himself to keep litter picking. Alfie showed us exactly what caring for your environment looks like and going above and beyond when no one expects it. A fantastic example of kindness, leadership, and environmental responsibility. Well done, Alfie!

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Last week we had a fantastic time celebrating Culture Week with all our students and staff! Our school community came together to celebrate diversity through World Cup football, a Taekwondo workshop, henna art, international food stalls, and a vibrant Cultural Clothing Day with a parade and several student performances showcasing their music and dance skills. Thank you to everyone who helped make the week such a memorable celebration of culture and community. #CultureWeek #CelebratingDiversity #SchoolCommunity

One journey. Ages 4–19. Endless possibilities. Give your child the strongest start in a school where their journey continues all the way through. From their very first day, they'll be part of a nurturing environment that inspires curiosity, builds confidence, and opens doors to exciting opportunities. We have a limited number of Foundation Stage places available for children starting their school journey this September. Come and take a look at our incredible setting and see where their future could begin. Get in touch to find out more or book a visit - admissionsteam@ccs.northants.sch.uk

We loved welcoming our families into Foundation Stage yesterday for our Come Read With Me session! It was wonderful to see parents and children sharing stories, exploring books together, and enjoying those special moments of reading side by side. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped create such a warm, engaging atmosphere. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we didhappy reading!

National Offer Day is an exciting milestone for so many families. We know this moment can bring a mix of emotions, but it marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities, growth and discovery. We are delighted to share a warm welcome to our new Foundation Stage children and their families who will be joining us in September!

We're excited to continue celebrating Cultural Week tomorrow with our Secondary/Sixth Form Food Stalls! If you'd like to take part, please remember to sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/5PjrRLeStS Location: Sixth Form Centre Date: Thursday 16th April Contributors will receive two tickets (one for themselves and one for a friend). - Food must be dropped off in the morning at the Sixth Form Centre. - Please clearly label all returnable containers. - Tickets will be clipped/stamped on entry at lunchtime. Food Requirements - No nuts - A full ingredient list must be provided at drop-off - Dry foods only (e.g. samosas, spring rolls, cakes, breads) - No food requiring refrigeration or heating We look forward to tasting and celebrating a wonderful range of cultures together!

Student Spotlight Our Year 5 students set off for the nature trail on Earth Day, with a simple challenge: pick up just one piece of litter each along the way. While most of the children kept to the challenge, Alfie quietly went the extra mile. Taking the black bin bag, he took it upon himself to keep litter picking. Alfie showed us exactly what caring for your environment looks like and going above and beyond when no one expects it. A fantastic example of kindness, leadership, and environmental responsibility. Well done, Alfie!

One journey. Ages 4–19. Endless possibilities. Give your child the strongest start in a school where their journey continues all the way through. From their very first day, they'll be part of a nurturing environment that inspires curiosity, builds confidence, and opens doors to exciting opportunities. We have a limited number of Foundation Stage places available for children starting their school journey this September. Come and take a look at our incredible setting and see where their future could begin. Get in touch to find out more or book a visit - admissionsteam@ccs.northants.sch.uk

We loved welcoming our families into Foundation Stage yesterday for our Come Read With Me session! It was wonderful to see parents and children sharing stories, exploring books together, and enjoying those special moments of reading side by side. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped create such a warm, engaging atmosphere. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we didhappy reading!

National Offer Day is an exciting milestone for so many families. We know this moment can bring a mix of emotions, but it marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities, growth and discovery. We are delighted to share a warm welcome to our new Foundation Stage children and their families who will be joining us in September!

We're excited to continue celebrating Cultural Week tomorrow with our Secondary/Sixth Form Food Stalls! If you'd like to take part, please remember to sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/5PjrRLeStS Location: Sixth Form Centre Date: Thursday 16th April Important Information Contributors will receive two tickets (one for themselves and one for a friend). - Food must be dropped off in the morning at the Sixth Form Centre. - Please clearly label all returnable containers. - Tickets will be clipped/stamped on entry at lunchtime. Food Requirements - No nuts - A full ingredient list must be provided at drop-off - Dry foods only (e.g. samosas, spring rolls, cakes, breads) - No food requiring refrigeration or heating We look forward to tasting and celebrating a wonderful range of cultures together!

We are excited to share that, as part of our Culture Week celebrations, our Sixth Form students will be running a henna stall after school on Wednesday 15th April, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm. There will be three dedicated henna stations available for any Year 10-13 students who would like a small henna design, offered for a voluntary contribution of £1.50 via ParentPay. All proceeds will be donated to The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Students may request a skin test the day before to ensure they do not experience any reactions. This opportunity is limited to 40 students in Years 10–13, and participants must be able to stay after school for the session.

This week, students in Form 8HF took part in the annual Easter Egg Hunta tradition in the form that brings a touch of fun and excitement to the end of term. As many families mark Easter with church services, family gatherings, and time together, it was wonderful to see our students spreading a little extra kindness... especially when it came in the form of chocolate! Several members of our form have also had the joy of celebrating Eid recently. A special thank you to RL, who kindly shared sweets with the form as part of the celebrations. Gestures like these reflect the thoughtfulness, inclusivity, and community spirit that make 8HF such a fantastic form to be part. A wonderful celebration of form time!