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After the heat of last week, Year 12 started their Gold DofE training expedition in Brecon over the weekend with a first day walk on the Beacon Trail before camping at Llanthony Priory. The weather was warm, in the mid-20s, but with a cool breeze and rain expected overnight. The groups will be walking for three days, camping at different locations along the way whilst practising navigation and camping skills. Several of the group have already completed their Bronze and Silver awards, whilst others are Gold direct students, meaning this is their first time undertaking this kind of expedition. Good luck to all taking part. On the second day, the weather changed to rain in the morning before the start, before turning dry and overcast for the walk, with strong fresh breezes on the top of the Offa’s Trail. This was a surprising but enjoyable change in temperature after the heat of the previous week. The groups did well walking up the steep hill at the start, followed by a long descent at the end back to the second campsite. On the final day, the groups walked up Pen-y-Fan as part of their hike, with an early start and dry conditions but warm temperatures. The group soon found a steady walking pace, reaching the summit in time for an early lunch, followed by a leisurely walk down the valley in the afternoon. They also had time to stop at a locally made ice cream shop for a well-earned treat. #WeTHRIVEatCHS TKAT - The Kemnal Academies Trust #KemnalSchools
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Our recent Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Mock Assessment Day at Chichester High School Sixth Form was a huge success! Students frrim Chichester Free School, The Academy, Selsey and our own school experienced the apprenticeship application process through four interactive workshops. Working in mixed teams, they tackled problem-solving tasks, interview-style activities and a challenging “shipwreck survival” exercise, demonstrating excellent teamwork, resilience and communication throughout. A huge thank you to the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars apprentices for leading the sessions and sharing their experiences, and to the West Sussex, Brighton and Hove Careers Hub for their invaluable support in making the day possible. Well done to every student who took part - you should all be incredibly proud of what you achieved! #WeTHRIVEatCHS TKAT - The Kemnal Academies Trust #KemnalSchools
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We were delighted to host our annual Maths and Science Pirate Day, welcoming children from Birdham Primary School, North Mundham Primary School and Sidlesham Primary School for a morning of exciting STEM activities. Working in teams, the children took part in three pirate-themed challenges. They designed, built and tested pirate ships with Mr Zanger, discovering which creations would float and which would spectacularly sink! With Mr Hales, it was “bombs away” as they explored science through a fun, hands-on experiment, before finishing the day with Miss Rahman’s famous Pirate Game, which challenged their maths, teamwork and problem-solving skills. It was fantastic to see so much enthusiasm, curiosity and collaboration throughout the day. Thank you to everyone for coming on board with us. We hope you enjoyed the experience as much as we enjoyed hosting you. We are already looking forward to welcoming you back for next year’s CHS Pirate Day. #WeTHRIVEatCHS #STEM #PrimaryPartnership #Maths #Science #KemnalSchools TKAT - The Kemnal Academies Trust
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Today our CHS Year 12 students attended the TKAT - The Kemnal Academies Trust Aspire Day at the University of Greenwich, where they heard from professionals across a range of industries, alongside Oxbridge students, university students and an apprenticeship panel. They also took part in inspiring sessions led by Google and Andrew Wright from Action Your Potential, helping them explore the many pathways available after Sixth Form. It was a fantastic day, giving our students valuable insight into their future options ahead of starting two weeks of work experience next week. A huge thank you to TKAT, Vickie Smith and David Churchill for organising such an inspiring event. #WeTHRIVEatCHS
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Chichester High School are on the way to the 4th Kemnal Aspire Day 2026 at the University of Greenwich Today, Sixth Form students from across our #KemnalSchools will come together for a day designed to inspire, inform and open doors to future opportunities. TKAT - The Kemnal Academies Trust are especially proud that two-thirds of today’s sessions will be led by Kemnal alumni, who are returning to share their experiences, career journeys and advice with the next generation. There’s something incredibly powerful about seeing former students come back to show what’s possible. We can’t wait for a fantastic day of inspiration, ambition and opportunity. #WeTHRIVEatCHS #KemnalAspireDay #KemnalSchools #UniversityOfGreenwich #Alumni #Aspiration #Education
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Many members of the Chichester High School community will remember our much-loved former Head of English, Mrs Sherlock. Before she sadly passed away, Mrs Sherlock was cared for with such kindness, compassion and dignity by the wonderful team at St Wilfrid's Hospice in Bosham. The care they gave to both her and those closest to her will never be forgotten. You can help support the incredible work they do by taking just a minute to nominate them in the Movement for Good Community Special Draw, where 20 charities will each receive £5,000. Please make sure you select: ST WILFRID’S HOSPICE (SOUTH COAST) LIMITED Nominations close on 5th July 2026. Every nomination gives them another chance of receiving this valuable funding to continue supporting local families during the most difficult of times. Thank you so much for your support.
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Good luck to all of our incredible Year 11 students as you begin your next adventure! For those joining us in Sixth Form, it’s not goodbye - it’s simply see you in September! We can’t wait to welcome you back for the next exciting chapter. Have a fantastic summer and congratulations on everything you’ve achieved! #WeTHRIVEatCHS
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** Notice from Mrs Lewry and Dr Taylor ** The red weather alert has been extended and we have made the decision to continue with reduced operating hours. Students will be expected to attend tomorrow (Friday 26th June 2026) and we will dismiss at 12:15pm. Thank you for your support.
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Forest School at Goodwood Education Trust today saw students working in teams to design and build a series of woodland obstacles, making the most of the trees and natural surroundings. Once their courses were complete, teams took on the challenge of transporting water around the obstacles, with the group collecting the most water crowned the winners. To add to the excitement, water guns made an appearance, leading to plenty of laughter as students (and staff!) became targets. The session finished with a well-earned treat of waffles, fruit and ice cream for everyone. It was a fantastic afternoon that showcased creativity, teamwork and communication, with some wonderfully imaginative obstacles created along the way. #WeTHRIVEatCHS
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Day 2 of our Chichester High School Sixth Form Induction Programme was another great success. Students continued to experience Sixth Form life through a range of engaging lessons and activities, while building new friendships with peers from across the local area. A highlight of the day was the Sixth Form BBQ, which provided a fantastic opportunity for students to relax, socialise and get to know one another outside the classroom. It has been wonderful to see students settle in so quickly, and we look forward to welcoming them back in September. Mr Shove #WeTHRIVEatCHS
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Sixth Form Induction Gets Off to a Great Start Today, we welcomed our new Year 12 cohort for the first day of our Sixth Form Induction Programme. It was fantastic to see many of our own Year 11 students again, just days after celebrating with them at Prom, and to welcome students joining us from Bourne Community College, Bishop Luffa School, The Academy, Selsey, Havant Academy, Ormiston Six Villages Academy and Chichester Free School Students took part in a range of induction lessons designed to introduce them to A-level study. In Biology, students created three-dimensional cell models, exploring the structure and function of key organelles and gaining an insight into the greater depth of learning expected in the Sixth Form. The day provided an excellent opportunity for students to experience Sixth Form life, make new connections and enjoy our facilities. We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow for Day 2 of the induction programme. #WeTHRIVEatCHS TKAT - The Kemnal Academies Trust #KemnalSchools
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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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After the heat of last week, Year 12 started their Gold DofE training expedition in Brecon over the weekend with a first day walk on the Beacon Trail before camping at Llanthony Priory. The weather was warm, in the mid-20s, but with a cool breeze and rain expected overnight. The groups will be walking for three days, camping at different locations along the way whilst practising navigation and camping skills. Several of the group have already completed their Bronze and Silver awards, whilst others are Gold direct students, meaning this is their first time undertaking this kind of expedition. Good luck to all taking part. On the second day, the weather changed to rain in the morning before the start, before turning dry and overcast for the walk, with strong fresh breezes on the top of the Offa’s Trail. This was a surprising but enjoyable change in temperature after the heat of the previous week. The groups did well walking up the steep hill at the start, followed by a long descent at the end back to the second campsite. On the final day, the groups walked up Pen-y-Fan as part of their hike, with an early start and dry conditions but warm temperatures. The group soon found a steady walking pace, reaching the summit in time for an early lunch, followed by a leisurely walk down the valley in the afternoon. They also had time to stop at a locally made ice cream shop for a well-earned treat. #WeTHRIVEatCHS @tkatacademies - The Kemnal Academies Trust #KemnalSchools
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Our recent @rollsroycecars Mock Assessment Day at @chichesterhighsch Sixth Form was a huge success! Students from @chichesterfreeschool, @the_academy_selsey and our own school experienced the apprenticeship application process through four interactive workshops. Working in mixed teams, they tackled problem-solving tasks, interview-style activities and a challenging “shipwreck survival” exercise, demonstrating excellent teamwork, resilience and communication throughout. A huge thank you to the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars apprentices for leading the sessions and sharing their experiences, and to the West Sussex, Brighton and Hove Careers Hub for their invaluable support in making the day possible. Well done to every student who took part - you should all be incredibly proud of what you achieved! #WeTHRIVEatCHS @tkatacademies - The Kemnal Academies Trust #KemnalSchools
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We were delighted to host our annual Maths and Science Pirate Day, welcoming children from @birdhamschool, North Mundham Primary School and @sidleshamprimaryschool for a morning of exciting STEM activities. Working in teams, the children took part in three pirate-themed challenges. They designed, built and tested pirate ships with Mr Zanger, discovering which creations would float and which would spectacularly sink! With Mr Hales, it was “bombs away” as they explored science through a fun, hands-on experiment, before finishing the day with Miss Rahman’s famous Pirate Game, which challenged their maths, teamwork and problem-solving skills. It was fantastic to see so much enthusiasm, curiosity and collaboration throughout the day. Thank you to everyone for coming on board with us. We hope you enjoyed the experience as much as we enjoyed hosting you. We are already looking forward to welcoming you back for next year’s CHS Pirate Day. #WeTHRIVEatCHS #PrimaryPartnership #Maths #Science #KemnalSchools @tkatacademies - The Kemnal Academies Trust
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Today our @chichesterhighsch Year 12 students attended the @tkatacademies - The Kemnal Academies Trust Aspire Day at the @uniofgreenwich, where they heard from professionals across a range of industries, alongside Oxbridge students, university students and an apprenticeship panel. They also took part in inspiring sessions led by Google and Andrew Wright from Action Your Potential, helping them explore the many pathways available after Sixth Form. It was a fantastic day, giving our students valuable insight into their future options ahead of starting two weeks of work experience next week. A huge thank you to TKAT, Vickie Smith and David Churchill for organising such an inspiring event. #WeTHRIVEatCHS
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@chichesterhighsch are on the way to the 4th Kemnal Aspire Day 2026 at the @uniofgreenwich Today, Sixth Form students from across our #KemnalSchools will come together for a day designed to inspire, inform and open doors to future opportunities. @tkatacademies - The Kemnal Academies Trust are especially proud that two-thirds of today’s sessions will be led by Kemnal alumni, who are returning to share their experiences, career journeys and advice with the next generation. There’s something incredibly powerful about seeing former students come back to show what’s possible. We can’t wait for a fantastic day of inspiration, ambition and opportunity. #WeTHRIVEatCHS #KemnalAspireDay #KemnalSchools #UniversityOfGreenwich
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Good luck to all of our incredible Year 11 students as you begin your next adventure! For those joining us in Sixth Form, it’s not goodbye - it’s simply see you in September! We can’t wait to welcome you back for the next exciting chapter. Have a fantastic summer and congratulations on everything you’ve achieved! #WeTHRIVEatCHS
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** Notice from Mrs Lewry and Dr Taylor ** The red weather alert has been extended and we have made the decision to continue with reduced operating hours. Students will be expected to attend tomorrow (Friday 26th June 2026) and we will dismiss at 12:15pm. Thank you for your support.
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Forest School at @goodwoodeducationtrust today saw students working in teams to design and build a series of woodland obstacles, making the most of the trees and natural surroundings. Once their courses were complete, teams took on the challenge of transporting water around the obstacles, with the group collecting the most water crowned the winners. To add to the excitement, water guns made an appearance, leading to plenty of laughter as students (and staff!) became targets. The session finished with a well-earned treat of waffles, fruit and ice cream for everyone. It was a fantastic afternoon that showcased creativity, teamwork and communication, with some wonderfully imaginative obstacles created along the way. #WeTHRIVEatCHS
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Day 2 of our Chichester High School Sixth Form Induction Programme was another great success. Students continued to experience Sixth Form life through a range of engaging lessons and activities, while building new friendships with peers from across the local area. A highlight of the day was the Sixth Form BBQ, which provided a fantastic opportunity for students to relax, socialise and get to know one another outside the classroom. It has been wonderful to see students settle in so quickly, and we look forward to welcoming them back in September. Mr Shove #wethriveatchs
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Sixth Form Induction Gets Off to a Great Start Today, we welcomed our new Year 12 cohort for the first day of our Sixth Form Induction Programme. It was fantastic to see many of our own Year 11 @chichesterhighsch students again, just days after celebrating with them at Prom, and to welcome students joining us from @bourne.c.college @bishop_luffa, @the_academy_selsey, @havant_academy, @sixvillages and @chichesterfreeschool Students took part in a range of induction lessons designed to introduce them to A-level study. In Biology, students created three-dimensional cell models, exploring the structure and function of key organelles and gaining an insight into the greater depth of learning expected in the Sixth Form. The day provided an excellent opportunity for students to experience Sixth Form life, make new connections and enjoy our facilities. We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow for Day 2 of the induction programme. #WeTHRIVEatCHS @tkatacademies - The Kemnal Academies Trust #KemnalSchools
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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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