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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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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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