Castle Hill Blog 04/09/2026

A warm welcome back to all of our wonderful school community. I am absolutely delighted to see everyone in such a positive frame of mind! My assembly this week has been on the theme of superheroes. This identified that our three greatest superpowers aren't magical, they are: being kind, not giving up and asking for help when we need it. I am proud of all of our pupils this week but a special mention goes to our new Year 7s; it takes great courage to start a new school.

Summer Games Success! 🌟

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the amazing achievements of three of our pupils: Bradley, Luke, and Daniel; they competed at the Special Olympics Great Britain National Summer Games in Birmingham.

Competing alongside 1,200 participants, our athletes truly shone on the national stage; they even earned a shout-out on Stockport Radio and a feature on BBC Midlands News.

Back in the classroom, Bradley started his "What did you do over the summer?" lesson by sharing his experiences and photos with class 8W. The pupils were completely engaged as he brilliantly explained the differences between the various Olympic Games.

Here are the fantastic results from the competition:

Bradley: 1st place in the 100m semi finals, 4th place in the softball throw semi finals, and 6th place in the finals for both events.
Luke: Gold medal in the long jump and 7th place in the 100m semi final.
Luke and Bradley: Bronze medal in the team relay final.
Daniel: Silver medal in the 100m heat, and 6th place in both the relay and standing long jump.

Huge congratulations to Bradley, Luke, and Daniel for representing our school and community so wonderfully!

Get Involved: Stockport Harriers Athletics Club

Inspired by our athletes? If your child is interested in athletics, the Stockport Harriers, based at Woodbank Park, offer fantastic opportunities; please check out their details below.

Summer Wildlife Wonders in Forest School

This summer, our wildlife camera picked up some fantastic visitors exploring our forest school. Foxes and badgers have been quietly moving through the woodland, investigating the spaces where pupils learn and play. It’s been a lovely reminder that our forest school sits right in the heart of a thriving ecosystem, shared with the creatures who call it home.

Looking Ahead...Dates for the Diary:

Date	Event
Mon 14^th & Tues 15^th	Pupil Photographs (Details to follow)
Wed 30^th Sep	Post 16 Event for Year 11 Parents/ Carers (3-6pm)
Wed 7^th Oct	Post 18 Event for Year 13 Parents/ Carers (3-6pm)
Tues 13^th Oct	Flu Vaccinations
Fri 23^rd Oct	Break up for October Half Term holidays
Mon 2^nd Nov	Pupils return to school
W/c Mon 16^th Nov	Anti-Bullying Week
Fri 27^th Nov	INSET (no pupils in)
Fri 18^th Dec	Finish for Christmas Holidays (1pm finish)
Mon 4^th Jan	Start of Spring Term (8.50am)

Financial Support for SEND families

Could you be missing out on benefits you're entitled to? If you're a parent or carer of a child with special educational needs or disabilities, you might be eligible for extra financial support.

Check out these helpful links to see what you could claim:

Council tax support https://orlo.uk/a6fRK

Free school meals https://orlo.uk/FhR6A

School uniform support https://orlo.uk/SLRwD

Blue Badge https://orlo.uk/F37QS

TfGM Disabled Travel Pass https://orlo.uk/M7Rbc

Disabled Students Allowance https://orlo.uk/2cRaF

Carer’s allowance https://orlo.uk/QAGVP

Disability Living Allowance https://orlo.uk/DUz7f

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) https://orlo.uk/G2iTb

Universal credit https://orlo.uk/50FZK

Help to challenge a benefit decision https://orlo.uk/46FaL

Debt advice https://orlo.uk/v5AQD

If you're struggling with the cost of living and need a helping hand to navigate all of the support available, call this helpline on 0161 474 2140, Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4pm or visit: https://orlo.uk/ahyX2

Don't Miss Out: Discover Your Next Move at Our Upcoming Annual Open Events!

We are excited to invite pupils, parents, and carers to our upcoming Annual Open Events. These sessions are designed to give you direct, first-hand insight into our exceptional Post-16 and Post-18 provisions, helping you make informed, confident decisions about the future.

Mark Your Calendars:

Post-16 Options Event: Wednesday 30th September 2026 - 3.30PM

Post-18 Options Event: Wednesday 7th October 2026 - 3.30PM

And Finally...

Simba has achieved something brilliant! Our calm, reassuring school super-dog, known for supporting pupils with anxiety, has officially passed his Good Citizen Dog Training Bronze Award. Assessed by a Kennel Club examiner, this recognised qualification shows just how well Simba has mastered his training and why he’s such a steady presence for our pupils.

We’re incredibly proud of him and excited to see his new skills continue to support our school community.

Castle Hill High School