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Year 10 Rounders A fitting finale for our Year 10 rounders team, who finished their final fixture for CHS with an outstanding three wins from three matches. The girls demonstrated exceptional batting, fielding and teamwork throughout the afternoon, showing great determination and support for one another in every game. It was a brilliant way to conclude their CHS rounders journey and one they can be incredibly proud of. CHS 7.5 – 2.5 TRS CHS 9.5 – 6 SPH CHS 11 – 7.5 FCC Player of the Day: Jess Graham Well done to Jess and the entire team on a remarkable performance. #WeTHRIVEatCHS

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Year 8 Rounders A fantastic afternoon for the Year 8 rounders team, who won two of their three matches. The girls demonstrated great skill, determination and teamwork throughout, with strong batting and fielding performances across all games. CHS 9.5 – 7 FCC CHS 7 – 3 BCC CHS 4.5 – 9 FCC Player of the Day: Darcy Joynson Congratulations to the whole team on an excellent performance. #WeTHRIVEatCHS

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Super Six Athletics A huge well done to our twelve Year 7 students who represented the school at the Super Six Athletics Competition. The team worked incredibly hard across all events, demonstrating great determination, teamwork and resilience. Their efforts were rewarded with a fantastic third-place finish. A brilliant achievement – well done to everyone involved. #WeTHRIVEatCHS

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U13s Girls Cricket A fantastic win for the U13 Girls against OSVA, with the team showing great skill, teamwork and resilience throughout the match. The girls also demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, supporting and encouraging the opposition from start to finish. CHS 120 OSVA 113 Player of the Match: Grace Ethrington Congratulations to the whole team on a brilliant performance. #WeTHRIVEatCHS

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U15s Girls Cricket The U15 Girls secured their first win of the season with a fantastic all-round team performance. Every player played their part in a closely contested match, showing great teamwork, effort and resilience from start to finish. CHS 141 OSVA 134 Player of the Match: Halle Bailey A well-deserved victory – congratulations, girls! #WeTHRIVEatCHS

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U13s Girls Cricket Despite a tough match against a strong St Philip Howard side, the U13s demonstrated excellent teamwork, determination and a positive attitude throughout. The improvement the girls have shown so far this season has been outstanding, and they should be very proud of their efforts. Player of the Match: Amy Cook #WeTHRIVEatCHS

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We’re looking forward to our fourth Kemnal Aspire Day 2026 at the @uniofgreenwich Bringing together our Sixth Form students from across our #KemnalSchools, the day is designed to inspire, inform and open doors to future opportunities. We’re especially proud that two-thirds of the sessions will be delivered by Kemnal alumni, who will be sharing their experiences, career journeys and advice with the next generation. There’s nothing more powerful than seeing former students return to show what’s possible. #KemnalAspireDay #UniversityOfGreenwich #Alumni #aspiration

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** A message from Mrs Lewry and Dr Taylor - hot off the press! ** Dear Parents and Carers Warm Weather Arrangements As you will be aware, the temperatures this week are forecast to be incredibly high. With this in mind, we will be putting in place some temporary measures to support students during the hot weather: From Tuesday 23rd June until Friday 26th June: Uniform: For this week, students will be permitted to wear PE kit if they prefer. Please note - PE kit must consist of a CHS PE t-shirt, and either shorts or skort. Cycling shorts are permitted but must be plain black and mid thigh length. Any student wearing shorts which are above mid thigh in length will be asked to change. Lesson Timings: Tuesday timings will be applied for the whole week. This means students will go straight to lesson 1(8:50am) to avoid line ups in the heat and the day will finish at 14:35pm. In addition, we will adapt timings between lesson transitions to allow students slightly more time to move to their next lesson and refill water bottles. We will provide a supervised space for any students who wish to remain in school until 15:20pm. PA Your Heart Out Event: Due to the extreme heat in the theatre, this event has been postponed until further notice. We would like to remind all parents and carers that students should have a refillable water bottle with them every day. Suncream - please ensure your child has suncream in their school bag so it can be applied whilst at school. We will monitor the weather and if necessary PE lessons will be moved inside. The temperatures will be monitored and the warm weather measures will be extended if necessary. Thank you for your support.

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Yesterday, we say a fond farewell to our wonderful @chichesterhighsch Year 13 cohort. Whether you have been with us throughout an incredible seven-year journey or joined our school community in Year 12, each of you has made a lasting impact and helped shape our school in so many positive ways. The dedication, resilience and hard work you have shown have all led to this moment. As you take your next steps, you do so with bright futures ahead, and we could not be prouder of the remarkable young adults you have become. You will be greatly missed, but before you begin your next chapter, it’s time to celebrate everything you have achieved. We look forward to seeing you all at the Summer Ball. Congratulations, Year 13. We wish you every success for the future. #WeTHRIVEatCHS @tkatacademies - The Kemnal Academies Trust #KemnalSchools

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Year 11 Prom 2026 Our Year 11 students have been enjoying their PROM this evening @fontwellpark Race Course, celebrating the end of their time at @chichesterhighsch in style. This special event has been earned through hard work, positive behaviour, strong attendance, and consistently demonstrating our THRIVE values throughout the year. We are incredibly proud of all they have achieved and wish them every success as they take their next steps. #WeTHRIVEatCHS @tkatacademies - The Kemnal Academies Trust #kemnalschools

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Author Visit Inspires 300 Students Chichester High School was delighted to recently welcome award-winning YA author @tasneemarashid Rashid as part of the Chichester Children’s BookFest programme. More than 300 students took part in inspiring talks and workshops, leaving energised to read, write creatively and see themselves as writers. The impact was immediate, with many students keen to borrow Tasneem’s novel Odd Girl Out after the visit. Our library now has multiple copies available, with a growing queue of eager readers. Tasneem’s authenticity, humour and warmth helped connect with students of all reading abilities, encouraging them to discover the power of stories and the importance of empathy. A huge thank you to Tasneem Rashid and Chichester Children’s BookFest for an unforgettable day of reading and inspiration. #WeTHRIVEatCHS TKAT - The Kemnal Academies Trust #AuthorVisit #ReadingForPleasure #CreativeWriting #bookfest

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The countdown is over! Dr Taylor and Mr Boniface are looking forward to seeing Year 11 arrive for Prom this evening and celebrating the end of an incredible journey. 🪩 @fontwellpark #WeTHRIVEatCHS @tkatacademies - The Kemnal Academies Trust #KemnalSchools

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What an incredible afternoon for our Year 10 Dance students and upcoming Year 9 dancers at the @universityofchichester We were delighted to watch @chi_college talented Level 3 Diploma students perform their amazing production, Crescendo. The show was truly spectacular and gave our students valuable insight and inspiration as they look ahead to their own dance pathways. A huge thank you to Chichester College for such a fantastic experience! #WeTHRIVEatCHS @tkatacademies - The Kemnal Academies Trust #KemnalSchools

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Sam Cato From a 14-year-old DofE volunteer to a member of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution onshore crew at #Selsey Lifeboat Station, Sam’s journey has been nothing short of inspiring. Sam began volunteering with the RNLI while completing his Bronze @dofeuk Award at @chichesterhighsch His enthusiasm, knowledge and commitment quickly made him a valued member of the station team, and he continued volunteering throughout his Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. After years of dedication, Sam has now joined the @rnli onshore crew, helping to prepare and launch lifeboats during call-outs and training exercises. Sam has overcome challenges along the way, but his determination and resilience have never wavered. He is a fantastic example of where volunteering, hard work and community spirit can lead. We are incredibly proud of everything he has achieved and look forward to following his future adventures with the RNLI. Well done, Sam - an outstanding role model and ambassador for @chichesterhighsch #WeTHRIVEatCHS @tkatacademies - The Kemnal Academies Trust #KemnalSchools #RNLI #rnlivolunteers

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This term at the @goodwoodeducationtrust Forest School, students have enjoyed a range of exciting outdoor learning experiences. One of the highlights was an escape room-style challenge, where students had to navigate their way around the forest, solving a series of puzzles and tasks to unlock clues and progress to the next stage. Working together, they demonstrated excellent teamwork, problem-solving skills and determination before finally completing the challenge and earning their reward. Another memorable session saw the group visit the pig farm. Students enjoyed observing the animals up close, particularly the playful piglets, which darted away before cautiously returning to investigate their visitors. The protective mother pigs kept a watchful eye on the students, giving them some very stern looks as if to say, “Stay away from my babies!” This week, students put their outdoor cooking skills to the test by making delicious pancakes, served with a selection of fresh summer fruits. The activity was a great success and provided a tasty way to end another enjoyable term of learning in the great outdoors. #WeTHRIVEatCHS #KemnalSchools @tkatacademies - The Kemnal Academies Trust

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Today we said farewell to our wonderful Year 11 students as they officially left @chichesterhighsch The afternoon was filled with celebration, laughter and reflection as students enjoyed their leaving assembly, time together on the field, and a special send-off through the school gates. It was a fitting way to mark the end of five memorable years and celebrate all they have achieved. A huge thank you to Mrs Paffey for organising such a special afternoon and to all our staff, whose warmth, care and support helped make the occasion so memorable. The sense of community on display was something to be truly proud of. We are incredibly proud of our Year 11s and wish them every success as they take their next steps. Whatever path they choose, they will always be part of the Chichester High School family. Good luck, Class of 2026! #WeTHRIVEatCHS #classof2026 #KemnalSchools @tkatacademies - The Kemnal Academies Trust

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We recently had the final session of our Little Chefs Club, and what a fantastic way to end the programme – by making our very own pizzas! Over the past few weeks, the primary school students have enjoyed a range of fun and engaging cooking activities, learning new culinary skills, exploring different ingredients and creating some delicious dishes along the way. From measuring and mixing to preparing and decorating, they have embraced every challenge with enthusiasm and creativity. The club has been about much more than cooking. It has provided a wonderful opportunity for students to make new friends, work together, build their confidence and become more familiar with the school environment ahead of their transition. It has been lovely to see friendships develop, confidence grow and smiles on faces each week. We are incredibly proud of everything the students have achieved and the positive attitude they have brought to every session. Thank you to everyone who has supported the club and helped make it such a success. Well done, Little Chefs - we hope you have enjoyed the experience as much as we have enjoyed sharing it with you! #WeTHRIVEatCHS

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Our @chichesterhighsch High Sports Ambassadors delivered a fantastic rugby session for Year 5 and 6 pupils at @portfieldprimary alongside TKAT’s Director of Rugby, Luke Worthington. The students showed great enthusiasm, teamwork and determination throughout the session, developing their rugby skills while having plenty of fun. A huge thank you to Luke for his support and expertise, helping to inspire the next generation of players. #WeTHRIVEatCHS @tkatacademies - The Kemnal Academies Trust #KemnalSchools

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Our Year 9 students successfully completed their two-day Duke of Edinburgh’s Award assessment expedition, undertaking approximately 13 hours of walking across the weekend while also demonstrating their independence through camping, cooking their own meals, and managing camp life. All students passed with flying colours, with assessors particularly praising their teamwork, resilience and problem-solving skills. Throughout the expedition, students worked together to set up camp, prepare meals in groups, navigate their routes and make important decisions along the way. The weekend was blessed with fantastic weather, providing clear blue skies, stunning views and warm evenings. After a day of walking, students enjoyed spending time together, playing games and making the most of the campsite atmosphere. A huge well done to all involved for their positive attitude, determination and support for one another throughout the expedition. #WeTHRIVEatCHS

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Our @chichesterhighsch Year 9 Bronze @dofeuk students recently completed their assessment expedition, with three groups taking on a challenging two-day hike across the beautiful South Downs countryside. Day One saw the groups set off from Whiteways, making their way via Bignor Hill before returning to Bignor and camping overnight at the historic Roman Villa. The students were treated to stunning views, clear blue skies, and excellent walking conditions throughout the day. There was also a special celebration as one of our participants, Verity Freeman, marked her birthday during the expedition, with her group starting the day by singing Happy Birthday. After a night under canvas, the groups began Day Two with an energising morning yoga session before setting off towards Arundel. From there, they joined sections of the South Downs Way, looping back towards Bignor before completing the final leg of their journey and returning to Whiteways. The expedition provided students with the opportunity to demonstrate their navigation, teamwork, resilience and problem-solving skills, all while enjoying some of the most spectacular scenery the South Downs has to offer. Even the staff got involved in the fun, with some creative hiding places among the trees leading to a few surprise encounters along the route! Congratulations to all of our students for successfully completing their Bronze DofE assessment expedition and for showing such determination, enthusiasm and teamwork throughout the weekend. #WeTHRIVEatCHS @tkatacademies - The Kemnal Academies Trust #KemnalSchools #southdownsnationalpark

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