Castle Hill Castle Hill Blog 06/02/26
This week’s assembly focused on the theme of belonging and how it shapes our school community. The closing message encouraged everyone to “make somebody feel like a somebody.” That spirit was clear in our pupils’ genuine delight for one another during the weekly awards ceremony. The winners experienced a powerful sense of achievement, while their friends and teachers gave enthusiastic applause and were filled with pride.
Pop Art Sculpting
Inspirational Speaker
Our Year 8 pupils recently enjoyed an inspiring careers visit from a retired Police Constable. With a distinguished 30‑year career, he shared insights into the many roles within the force and recounted memorable encounters with celebrities while on duty.
The session was highly interactive. Pupils explored a curated album of news clippings and police‑vehicle photos, and handled vintage props, including his original baton and ceremonial helmet. He praised our pupils for their thoughtful questions and enthusiastic involvement in the demonstrations. It was a valuable opportunity for pupils to gain a real‑world understanding of public service. We are most grateful for him giving us his time!
Work Experience-Can you help?
Work experience in 6th Form is an integral part of the curriculum and a valuable opportunity for our students in helping them prepare for the world of work. It is fantastic to see our students thrive and grow in confidence after taking part in work experience placements. Current placements include charity shops, cafes, mechanics, care homes, and primary schools. Our Work Experience Coordinator, Shaun Rule, works tirelessly to try and source placements for our students but this can be extremely difficult to find willing participants. Therefore, we are reaching out to all parents and carers for your support in helping to source placements from any contacts you may have please. If you have any contacts through family, friends or local businesses where you feel someone may be able to provide a placement for a day or half a day a week, please could you let us know - we would be extremely grateful! Please contact myself, Abbie Nicholas (Head of 6th Form) or Shaun Rule (Work Experience Coordinator) on abbie.nicholas@castlehill.stockport.sch.uk or shaun.rule@castlehill.stockport.sch.uk. Thank you!
Parent Governor Election Success
I am delighted to announce the successful election of two new parent governors who will be joining the board next half term. Holly Drysdale and Stephen Clements Gray bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise which will undoubtedly benefit the school. On behalf of the school community we would like to welcome them on board.
Looking Ahead...Dates for the Diary:
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Event |
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Mon 9th Feb |
Year 14 visit to Stepping Hill Hospital (AM) |
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Wed 11th Feb |
Year 13 Trafford Centre Trip (3-7pm) |
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Thurs 12th Feb |
Year 9 and 6th Form Parents’ Evening (3-6pm) |
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Friday 13th Feb |
Break up for the half term holidays |
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Mon 23rd Feb |
INSET (no pupils in) |
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Tues 24th Feb |
Pupils return to school
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Wed 25th Feb |
6th Form Open Event for Year 10 Parents (3.15-5pm) |
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Thurs 26th Feb |
Year 11 Entry Level History Trip Imperial War Museum |
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Wed 11th – Fri 13th Mar |
Year 11 London Residential |
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Wed 18th – Fri 20th Mar |
Year 7 Kingswood Residential |
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Mon 23rd – Fri 27th Mar |
Year 11 Work Experience Week |
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Thurs 26th Mar |
Parent Forum 9.30-11am |
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Fri 27th Mar |
Finish for the Easter Holidays (finish at 1pm) |
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Mon 13th April |
Pupils return to school |
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Thurs 16th April |
Whole School Welly Walk (PM) |
And Finally...
Need to add a splash of interest and colour to your afternoon? Look at this impressive piece of history homework regarding the four contenders to the English throne in 1066. Well done Ciena!
