Chenderit School

11/09/2026

Parents & Carers of Year 12 students! 🎓

Join us for our 'What to Expect in Year 12' evening on Tuesday 15th September, from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the Lecture Theatre.

This session is designed to give you a clear outline of the year ahead, key milestones, and how we can work together to support your child as they begin their Sixth Form journey.

We look forward to seeing you there!

10/09/2026

Huge congratulations to Emma in Y13, who was awarded a £200 bursary from the Banbury Fine Arts Society for her strong submission of art and photography work. The judging team commented, “We were specifically impressed by Emma’s use of colour, contrast and depth. Emma expresses tranquillity, drama, beauty and pathos with considerable power. Emma has also expressed different interpretations of landscapes, the properties of colour and contrasting mood extremely well. We were unanimous in our conclusion that Emma should win the 2026 Fine Arts Prize.” Emma was presented with her prize and certificate by Lord Heseltine at a special prize giving ceremony last night (Tuesday 08/09/26)

A brilliant, and well-deserved achievement Emma! Huge congratulations from all of your teachers in the Art Department.

08/09/2026

Building lifelong habits: the power of daily reading. 📚
At Chenderit School, we are committed to supporting both academic progress and personal wellbeing. Research shows that young people who read regularly perform better across all subjects, build stronger vocabularies, and experience lower stress levels.

Whether it is fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, or audiobooks—everything counts!

Here is how we are supporting reading across Years 7 to 11 this year:

'16 Before 16' Challenge: Encouraging pupils to read 16 rewarding books before finishing Year 11 (including titles like Animal Farm, Noughts & Crosses, and The Book Thief).

Daily Expectations: All pupils must carry a reading book in their bag every day. Books can be borrowed from our LRC or our 'borrow and lend' bookshelves around school. Accessible 'Hi-Lo' books and RNIB Bookshare resources are also available.

Stop, Drop & Read: The whole school will pause for 20 minutes of quiet reading on set dates throughout the year, starting with 16th October (Period 5).

Find the full '16 Before 16' list and booklet on our website: https://www.chenderit.northants.sch.uk/Reading/

Thank you for supporting your child's reading routine at home! 📖

08/09/2026

Cheerleading tryouts for the upcoming season will take place on Wednesday, September 16th, immediately after school in the sportshall. The session is open to all students and no prior experience is required. Participants should wear their or kits, bring a water bottle. We will cover a variety of activities before concluding at 4:15.

07/09/2026

🎉 Extra-curricular clubs start this week! 🎨⚽🎭

Getting involved in clubs is a fantastic way to learn new skills, pursue your passions, and make new friends. Check out the full timetable and see what’s on offer here:

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03/09/2026

Join Our Team: Cover Supervisor Wanted! 📚✨

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Cover Supervisor to join our school community. In this role, you will be responsible for supervising classes and supporting students as they undertake set work.

Whether you are a recent graduate looking to gain experience or someone with a background working with young people in a secondary school context, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for someone who is:

Inspiring: Able to promote a positive ethos and role model positive attributes.

Engaging: Skilled at motivating and connecting with young people.

Professional: Calm, resilient, and approachable.

💼 Flexibility: Both full-time and part-time applications will be considered.

02/09/2026

✨ Year 6 into 7 Open Evening | Thursday 24th September! ✨
We welcome all prospective students and their families to join us for our Year 6 into Open Evening on Thursday 24th September. Come and explore our classrooms, meet our staff and students, and discover what makes our school special.
Our booking form to attend one of the three headteacher talks will go live on our website on Monday 7th September so be sure to look our for this to book your place to attend.
If you have any questions about our school or the admissions process, any member of staff on the evening will be happy to help. We look forward to welcoming you!

01/09/2026

Last day of the summer holidays—make it count!

Hope everyone’s having a great final day of summer break. A massive extra welcome to our new Year 7s taking their big step up, and our Year 12s starting their next chapter in sixth form!

Get your uniforms ready, set those alarms, and rest up. We can't wait to see everyone back in school tomorrow! 👋

20/08/2026

🎓 Year 11 & Year 13 — what’s next?

Now that you’ve had a little time to take in your GCSE and A Level results, we want to wish you all the very best for whatever comes next.

Whether you’re heading off to university, an apprenticeship, college, work, sixth form or taking a completely different path, we hope you’re excited for the next chapter.
Remember, there’s no one route to success. The hard work you’ve put in will pay off, even if it doesn’t always happen straight away. Keep believing in yourselves, keep working hard and don’t be afraid to take opportunities that come your way.

And as you head into the next stage of your lives, take our school motto with you:

Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind.

Not just tomorrow or next week, but next year and throughout your future.

Good luck to you all — we’re looking forward to seeing where life takes you! 🌟

19/08/2026

🎉 GCSE RESULTS DAY 2026 🎉

Tomorrow is the big day!

We’re looking forward to welcoming our Year 11 students back to school as they receive their GCSE results and celebrate the culmination of all their hard work, dedication and determination.

We are incredibly proud of everything our students have achieved and wish each and every one of them the very best for the next chapter.

Good luck, Year 11 — you’ve got this! 🍀