Castle Hill Blog 9/5/25

There's no doubt about it, when the weather is better, our school provides wonderful learning opportunities taking advantage of the many beautiful outside spaces we are so fortunate to have on our grounds. In particular our vast forest school. Here you can see Ahmad and Orla using the surrounding beauty to create nature inspired poetry.

Synagogue Visit

Last week, Year 11 pupils visited Manchester Jewish Museum to learn about Judaism, the features of a synagogue and Jewish identity. They found it an interesting and enjoyable experience.

Research Opportunity

Exam Support

Taking exams and getting the results can be a worrying time for young people and their families, with the pressure to do well causing stress and anxiety, changes in mood and difficulties with sleeping and eating.

Here are some tips to help young people manage these feelings or support someone going through this:

Prioritise physical well-being: make sure you get enough sleep, eat nutritious food and exercise regularly
Create a realistic revision timetable: break down tasks into manageable chunks.
Practice relaxation techniques: deep breathing, mindfulness, or meditation can help manage stress.
Talk to someone: share your feelings with friends, family, teachers, or other trusted individuals and seek support.
Challenge negative thoughts: focus on what you can control, like your revision plan.
Seek professional help: if anxiety or stress is overwhelming consider talking to a counsellor, therapist, or mental health professional.

Padlet links:

v Mental Health in Education Padlet for Schools and Colleges https://padlet.com/CYPMentalHealthStockport/School_padlet_professionals
v Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Padlet for Children and Young People https://padlet.com/CYPMentalHealthStockport/_Young_People_Thriving_In_Stockport
v Supporting your child’s wellbeing Padlet for parents/carers: https://padlet.com/CYPMentalHealthStockport/parents_carers_wellbeing
v Stockport Neurodiversity Support for Children & Young People (5-16) https://padlet.com/stockport_autism_programme/stockport-neurodiversity-support-for-children- young-people-5-vsray0kgugoivc6g

Looking Ahead...Dates for the Diary:

Date	Event
Mon 12^th May	Church Trip – HUB students (AM)
Wed 14^th – Thurs 15^th May	Year 9 Alton Towers Trip (half of year group)
Fri 23^rd May	Break up for May half term holiday
Mon 2^nd June	Back to school after the holiday
Wed 4^th – Fri 6^th June	Year 8 residential - Condover Hall
Wed 11^th June	Chester Trip – 8H
Fri 13^th June	Year 11 Leaver’s Day Year 11 Leaver’s Assembly (9-11am)
	Chester Trip – 8R
Wed 18^th June	Year 13 Leavers’ Meal (5pm) Beretto Lounge
Mon 23^rd June	Chester Trip – 8P
Wed 25^th June	Year 14 Leavers’ Meal (5pm) Beretto Lounge
	Chester Trip – 8W
Fri 4^th July	Year 10 Residential to Liverpool (until Sat AM) Half the year group
Sat 5^th July	Castle Hill Summer Fair (10am-12pm)
Tues 8^th July	Form Tutor Meet and Greet for parents Year 10 & 11 (3.15pm)
Wed 9^th July	Form Tutor Meet and Greet for parents Year 8 & 9 (3.15pm)
Fri 11^th July	Year 10 Residential to Liverpool (until Sat AM) Half the year group
Fri 18^th July	Break up for the Summer Holidays (Finish at 1pm)

And Finally...

We are always delighted to hear about the achievements of our pupils outside of school; please do send in any pictures or information of reasons to celebrate your child. This week it gives me great pleasure to share that Ivy in Year 7 has achieved her very first star at the Army Cadets. The Army Cadets offer a variety of activities for young people, focusing on personal development, skills acquisition, and teamwork. Ivy's achievement shows great determination of which we are very proud. Well done!

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