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		<title><![CDATA[Carshalton High School for Girls News Feed - Latest News]]></title>
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		<item>	<title><![CDATA[ Year 11 news and information ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=311</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>A reminder that the Year 11 Academic review evening is this week,&nbsp;<strong>Thursday 26th March 2026.</strong></p>

<p><strong>***Please note, Year 11 will have an early finish on this day and will be dismissed at 2.35pm***</strong></p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:29:06 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Easter Break – Early Finish on Friday 27th March and Late Start on Monday 13th April 2026.​​​​​​​ ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=310</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Please find below the details for our early finish on the last day of the Spring term, as well as the late start when students return for the Summer term.</p>

<h5 class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Early Finish &ndash; Friday 27th March 2026</h5>

<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Friday 27th March is the last day of term and will be an early finish. Students will be dismissed as per below:</p>

<ul>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing">Year 12 &amp; 13 &ndash; 11.35am</li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing">Year 11 &amp; 10&nbsp;&ndash; 11.40am</li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing">Year&nbsp;9 &ndash; 11.45am</li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing">Year 8 &amp; 7 &ndash; 11.55am</li>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:17:39 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Arbor Parent Portal and app ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=309</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dear Parents/Carers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>We&nbsp;are pleased to&nbsp;confirm&nbsp;the introduction of the&nbsp;Arbor&nbsp;Parent Portal and app.&nbsp;This will support our communication with you,&nbsp;enable you to&nbsp;manage many aspects of school life&nbsp;and&nbsp;keep track of things&nbsp;all in one place.&nbsp;You&nbsp;can&nbsp;log-in to the portal and use the app from today. There&nbsp;are&nbsp;limited functions available until&nbsp;16th&nbsp;March&nbsp;when payments and other&nbsp;school&nbsp;systems&nbsp;are due to&nbsp;switch&nbsp;across and the portal and app will have full functionality.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>From the&nbsp;16th&nbsp;March, the Parent Portal&nbsp;and app&nbsp;will allow you to:&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li>Report absences on the day of absence&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Make payments&nbsp;for food and trips&nbsp;(replacing&nbsp;ParentPay)&nbsp;</li>
	<li>See your daughter&rsquo;s timetable&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Update&nbsp;administrative&nbsp;details about your&nbsp;daughter&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Give consent for trips and visits&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Access&nbsp;attendance and&nbsp;behaviour data&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Receive In-App messages&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<h4>Accessing the Arbor Parent Portal and app&nbsp;</h4>

<p>To access the Parent Portal, you&nbsp;will&nbsp;just need to set a username and password. You can do this by going to&nbsp;<a href="https://carshalton-high-school-for-girls.uk.arbor.education/" target="_blank">https://carshalton-high-school-for-girls.uk.arbor.education</a>&nbsp;and then clicking on &lsquo;First time logging in?&rsquo; and&nbsp;then&nbsp;following the instructions on screen.&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li>Your username is the email you use to receive contact from the school.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>You will also be asked to enter your daughter&rsquo;s date of birth.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p>You will need to log in to the Arbor Parent Portal before you can use the Arbor app, which is available&nbsp;to&nbsp;download&nbsp;for free&nbsp;in the Apple&nbsp;Store&nbsp;or Google Play&nbsp;Store&nbsp;(search &lsquo;Arbor&rsquo;). If you do not wish to use the app, the online Parent Portal has all the same functions&nbsp;except for In-App messaging.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In order to&nbsp;gain access to the Parent Portal,&nbsp;parents/carers each need to have a separate email address in their contact details and not&nbsp;have a&nbsp;shared&nbsp;email address. Shared email addresses will be assigned to the first named contact unless&nbsp;it is clear that the&nbsp;address belongs to a named individual. If any email addresses need to be updated, please email the School Office at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:office@chsg.org.uk" target="_blank">office@chsg.org.uk</a>&nbsp;</p>

<p>If you have not already done so, please add&nbsp;<a href="mailto:no-reply@mail.arbor-education.com" target="_blank">no-reply@mail.arbor-education.com</a>&nbsp;to your safe senders list.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Parent Portal will be live with full functionality from Monday 16th&nbsp;March at 8.00am, but please start to register for the portal from today.&nbsp;</p>

<h4>Payments&nbsp;</h4>

<p>Please remember that ParentPay will cease to accept payments on Thursday 12th&nbsp;March and top-up payments will not be possible until Arbor Pay goes live at 8.00am&nbsp;on Monday 16th&nbsp;March. Any ParentPay balances will&nbsp;automatically&nbsp;transfer across&nbsp;from ParentPay&nbsp;to Arbor Pay.&nbsp;</p>

<h4>Attendance&nbsp;</h4>

<p>Until Friday 20th&nbsp;March,&nbsp;we will continue to offer the&nbsp;option&nbsp;of reporting absence using the&nbsp;email address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:absence_reporting@carshaltongirls.org.uk" target="_blank">absence_reporting@carshaltongirls.org.uk</a>.&nbsp;After this&nbsp;date,&nbsp;please use the Arbor Parent&nbsp;Portal&nbsp;or&nbsp;app&nbsp;or telephone 0208 647 8294&nbsp;(select&nbsp;&lsquo;attendance&rsquo;)&nbsp;to report on the day of absence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The process for&nbsp;planned leave of absence&nbsp;is unchanged. You&nbsp;will still&nbsp;need to complete the form available on our website, where&nbsp;you&nbsp;will&nbsp;also&nbsp;find further advice and support:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chsg.org.uk/your-child/attendance-and-punctuality" target="_blank">Carshalton High School for Girls &ndash; Attendance &amp; Punctuality.</a>&nbsp;</p>

<h4>Support&nbsp;</h4>

<p>For guidance on using the Arbor Parent Portal and App, see the link below for help:&nbsp;<a href="https://support.arbor-education.com/hc/en-us/sections/201716749-Parent-Portal-and-App-Getting-started-and-logging-in" target="_blank">https://support.arbor-education.com/hc/en-us/sections/201716749-Parent-Portal-and-App-Getting-started-and-logging-in</a>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Troubleshooting Login Issues for Arbor Parent Portal and App:&nbsp;<a href="https://support.arbor-education.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002810985-Troubleshooting-Login-Issues-for-Arbor-Parent-Portal-and-App" target="_blank">https://support.arbor-education.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002810985-Troubleshooting-Login-Issues-for-Arbor-Parent-Portal-and-App</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>There will be in-person drop-in&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;available at school for registering for the Parent Portal and app on Monday 16th&nbsp;from 3.15pm&nbsp;to 4.30pm. Please come to Main Reception if you would like to talk to someone.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>As with all&nbsp;phases&nbsp;of&nbsp;the introduction of&nbsp;Arbor, we are in the hands of technology working as it should. If there is any change in&nbsp;plans or the need for contingencies, we will communicate this straight away.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yours sincerely,&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mr Sambrook&nbsp;<br />
Deputy Headteacher&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2026 14:25:27 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Young Enterprise Success at Old Spitalfields Market ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=306</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">We are incredibly proud of our Year 12 students who recently represented CHSG at the Young Enterprise trade event at Old Spitalfields Market, competing against more than 60 other schools.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm"><span>Demonstrating confidence, professionalism and teamwork, our students stepped boldly out of their comfort zones to engage with members of the public, promote their product, and manage real-time sales conversations. Their hard work and preparation paid off. Fidgi-grow was awarded the prestigious Mystery Shopper Award in recognition of their outstanding customer service.</span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm"><span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">The judges were particularly impressed by the team&rsquo;s enthusiasm, product knowledge, and ability to connect warmly and confidently with customers. Their approachable manner and professionalism truly set them apart in a highly competitive environment.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm"><span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">This achievement reflects not only their entrepreneurial spirit but also their growth in communication, resilience, and leadership skills. Experiences like these embody the very heart of Young Enterprise &mdash; learning by doing, building confidence, and preparing for future success.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm"><span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Well done to our remarkable Year 12 team, &nbsp;you have represented CHSG with excellence and integrity!</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2026 09:00:34 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ New MIS & Communications System ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=305</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>We are moving our&nbsp;IT and communications systems&nbsp;to a different provider, Arbor, over the February half term break. This will bring together our core school data and systems in one place. As well as being more efficient for the school it will allow us to communicate more efficiently with families.&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:19:12 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ End of half term important dates and timings ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=304</link>	<description><![CDATA[<h5>Thursday 12th February 2026</h5>

<p>To accommodate the Year 8 Parents Consultation Evening, there will be no afternoon registration and all students will be dismissed at 2.35pm.</p>

<h5>Friday 13th February 2026</h5>

<p>School will begin at the usual time.&nbsp;All students will be dismissed at the usual time of 2.35 pm.</p>

<h4>Back to school</h4>

<p>Monday 23rd&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tuesday 24th&nbsp;February are&nbsp;INSET days when students do not attend. Registration on Wednesday 25th February is at the usual time of 8.35 am.</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 9 Feb 2026 08:56:16 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Wildfire Road at CHSG ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=303</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Tickets are now on sale for our production of <em>Wildfire Road</em>, proudly performed as part of <strong>National Theatre Connections</strong>.<br />
Connections is the National Theatre&rsquo;s annual nationwide youth theatre festival, championing young talent from across the UK. Each year, the programme commissions new plays from some of the country&rsquo;s most exciting writers for the theatre-makers of tomorrow.</p>

<p>Tickets cost <strong>&pound;5</strong>, with <strong>&pound;1 from each ticket donated to EcoLocal</strong>, a Carshalton-based climate change charity.</p>

<p><strong>Performance dates:</strong><br />
&bull; Tuesday 3rd March &ndash; 5:30pm and 7:00pm<br />
&bull; Wednesday 4th March &ndash; 6:30pm<br />
&bull; Thursday 5th March &ndash; 5:30pm and 7:00pm</p>

<p>Tickets can be purchased via <strong>ParentPay:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://www.parentpay.com" target="_new">www.parentpay.com</a></p>


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	<pubDate>Mon, 2 Feb 2026 11:22:54 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ CHSG Community Iftar ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=300</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">We are delighted to invite you and your family to join us for an in-school Iftar as we come together to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan as a school community.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">At our school, we are proud to be a place where all backgrounds, religions, and cultures are valued and celebrated. Community is one of our core school values, and events such as this reflect our commitment to creating opportunities for families, students, and staff to come together, learn from one another, and celebrate what makes our community so rich and diverse.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Iftar is the evening meal served at sunset to break the daily fast during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. It marks the end of fasting from dawn to sunset.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">The Iftar will take place on Wednesday 25th February 2026 in the Sixth Form Block. The time to break fast on this day is 5:34pm, and we kindly ask families to arrive from 5:15pm so that we can gather and prepare together before Iftar begins.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">This will be a special and meaningful evening, centred on togetherness, reflection, and shared celebration. We warmly welcome families from all faiths or no faith and all backgrounds to join us, whether you are observing Ramadan or simply wish to be part of this community event.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">To help us plan effectively, we kindly ask that families register their attendance in advance using the following link: <a href="https://forms.office.com/e/K5fdQ85ctd">CHSG Community Iftar - Wednesday 25th February 2026 &nbsp;&ndash; Fill in form</a>. Spaces are limited, so if you register to attend and your plans change, we would really appreciate you letting us know as soon as possible.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">We very much hope you can join us as we celebrate Ramadan and continue to strengthen the sense of community that lies at the heart of our school.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:34:14 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ CHSG Dance Show 2026 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=301</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>An Incredible Evening of Dance Talent</strong></p>

<p>What an incredible evening it was! Our girls truly did us proud, showcasing outstanding talent through beautifully choreographed routines. Every performance was a joy to watch, and the dedication and passion of our dancers shone throughout the night. Well done to everyone involved &mdash; you were all amazing! #teamCHSG</p>

<p>A huge thank you goes to our wonderful staff who worked so hard to make the evening such a success, with special thanks to Miss Mitchell and Miss Hewitt for their commitment and leadership.</p>

<p>We were delighted to see a packed-out hall and are very grateful to everyone who came along to support our stars. Your encouragement made the night even more special.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:35:53 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ The Parents Guide to Exam Success ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=299</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>As mock exams get underway soon and the finals not too far thereafter, many parents find themselves asking the same questions:</p>

<ul style="list-style-type:disc">
	<li>How much revision should my child really be doing?</li>
	<li>What&rsquo;s the best way to support them without adding pressure?</li>
	<li>How can I help them stay focused and motivated at home?</li>
</ul>

<p>To make things easier, please see the attached guide of practical top tips covering:</p>

<ul style="list-style-type:disc">
	<li>Revision techniques that work</li>
	<li>How to support without nagging</li>
	<li>Creating the perfect study space</li>
	<li>Managing exam nerves</li>
</ul>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:58:01 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ National Storytelling Week ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=298</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">CHSG celebrates<strong>&nbsp;National Storytelling Week</strong>&nbsp;next week (2nd&nbsp;Feb &ndash; 6th&nbsp;Feb)&nbsp;with <strong>two</strong>&nbsp;competitions for this year&rsquo;s theme &ndash; <strong>soundtrack your story:</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<ol start="3">
	<li><span> The<strong>&nbsp;lyric hunt </strong>is an activity students can take part in individually. Posters of staff members&#39; favourite lyrics will be displayed around the school, and students will be given a sheet with song titles and a clue about which member of staff might have chosen those lyrics. Their job is to match the lyrics to the song title and the correct member of staff!&nbsp;</span></li>
	<li><span> The <strong>lyric story </strong>is for tutor groups to enter. Across the week, tutor groups will have to decide on a key theme and find songs that include this theme that they can magpie lyrics from to structure a story.&nbsp;Tutors&nbsp;will guide our students to generate&nbsp;these lyric stories across registration. &nbsp;</span></li>
</ol>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Submissions for the lyric hunt are due to Miss Edwards &ndash; <u><a href="mailto:medwards@carshaltongirls.org.uk" target="_blank">medwards@carshaltongirls.org.uk</a></u>&nbsp;(A3) and lyric story submissions are due to Miss St Catherine - <u><a href="mailto:cstcatherine@carshaltongirls.org.uk" target="_blank">cstcatherine@carshaltongirls.org.uk</a></u>&nbsp;(A4) by <strong>Friday 6th February.</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">The winners will be announced&nbsp;next&nbsp;week. All participating tutor groups will earn house points for their houses.&nbsp;&pound;10 and &pound;15 Amazon vouchers will be awarded to the individual who wins the lyric hunt and the tutor group that produces the most engaging lyric story, respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Please encourage your daughter&#39;s participation!&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 9 Feb 2026 08:47:10 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ World Hijab Day ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=297</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">On Monday 2nd February, we will be recognising World Hijab Day at school.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">There will be a temporary suspension of the &quot;plain black or navy-blue&quot; part of the Headscarf/Hijab rule in our uniform policy for the day. As such, students will be allowed to wear any patterned/colourful headscarf/hijab they might wear at home or outside of school!&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Please note for clarity that this is a temporary suspension of part of the uniform policy, it is not a non-uniform or &quot;dress up&quot; day.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">This recognition aims to raise awareness, encourage conversation, and celebrate the diversity within our school community.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Thank you for your continued support in helping us create an inclusive environment where all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs are respected and valued.</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:15:54 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Excellent outcomes for disadvantaged pupils in Carshalton Girls ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=302</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>We are proud to share the letter below from the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, recognising our above national average attainment for disadvantaged students. We echo her remarks about the dedication of our staff and the hard work of our girls and are delighted to be placed among the very best schools nationally.</p>

<p>We remain deeply committed to ensuring equity for all students, recognising that not everyone has the same access to resources outside of school; this includes providing one-to-one tutoring, peer mentoring, access to revision guides, support with trip costs for students on Free School Meals, and resources for practical subjects so that no student misses out on learning or opportunities for success.</p>

<p>As always, we are grateful to our parents and carers for your continued support and partnership in this collective effort, and we encourage you to get in touch if there are further ways we can support your child.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:35:39 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ CHSG CARES – Celebrating Our School Values ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=296</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Last term marked an important and exciting milestone for our school, as we introduced, embedded and celebrated our School Values in a new and meaningful way for the very first time. These values sit at the very heart of our school community and underpin everything that we do &mdash; from learning in the classroom to relationships, opportunities and achievements beyond it.</p>

<p>Throughout the term, students and staff brought our values of Community, Accountability, Resilience, Empowerment and Sisterhood to life every day. We were incredibly proud to see our students championing these values through their actions, showing kindness, determination, confidence and leadership across the school.</p>

<p>Here are just some of the many ways our school community lived our values last term:</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:01:12 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Difference Matters evaluation ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=295</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>We are currently working on a 2-year programme with the Mayor of London&#39;s office&nbsp;designed to support neurodivergent young people in mainstream secondary schools called &ldquo;Difference Matters&quot;. This project also involves working in partnership with Anna Freud, the mental health charity, who have asked all pupils both Neurodiverse and Neurotypical across the school to complete an online survey to gather their views about Neurodiversity. Please click on the link for more information, you will also be able to opt your child out if you wish to do so using the email address provided.&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:19:52 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Grand Opening of Our New Community Library ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=294</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>We are delighted to celebrate the Grand Opening of our new school Community Library today &mdash; a library run by students, for students.</p>

<p>Carshalton Girls has always had a thriving reading culture, and this exciting development is firmly rooted in student voice. At last year&rsquo;s GLT Conference, our Head Girl, <strong>Arianne C</strong>, was asked by Mr Baumann-Winn, <em>&ldquo;What would you like most to see as a next step for our school?&rdquo;</em> Her response &mdash; <em>&ldquo;We want a library again!&rdquo;</em> &mdash; perfectly captured the wishes of our students and marked the beginning of this inspiring journey.</p>

<p>Since then, a dedicated team of Sixth Form students have brought this vision to life. Our <strong>Chief Student Librarians &mdash; Eliza S, Mariem O and Teeya P</strong> &mdash; have demonstrated outstanding leadership, commitment and passion for reading. They have carefully sorted books from our former Library Resource Centre, ordered new titles, and designed a clear and accessible categorisation system to support all readers.</p>

<p>With expert training from <strong>Miss Trout</strong>, the Chief Student Librarians and a new team of <strong>Year 12 volunteer Student Librarians</strong> have been trained to use our library management system, Accessit. The Community Library will be open at break times and after school, allowing students to borrow and return books with ease. All students are automatically members, using their existing Accessit accounts from the English Wider Reading curriculum.</p>

<p>True to its name, the Community Library places students at the heart of everything it does. Suggestion boxes at the end of the gondola bookshelves will allow students to request new titles, ensuring the collection continues to reflect their interests and voices.</p>

<p>As a long-serving teacher and Strategic Lead for Literacy, it has been both inspiring and heart-warming to watch this student-led initiative come to fruition. Congratulations to our fantastic new Librarians, and a very warm welcome to all Carshalton High students &mdash; this is <strong>your</strong> Community Library.</p>

<p>Mrs Bhatt,</p>

<p>Director of English, Lead Practitioner and SLE</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Jan 2026 08:29:35 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Carshalton High School for Girls School recognised for their commitment to action and improvement in relation to race equality. ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=293</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Congratulations to Carshalton High School for Girls School who have been recognised nationally for their commitment to improving race equality and prioritising an inclusive culture where staff, students, parents and partners of all ethnicities are equally valued, by being awarded the Silver level RACE Charter Mark.</p>

<p>Developed by SSAT (the Schools, Students and Teachers network) and Fig Tree International,&nbsp;the Race and Conscious Equality (RACE) Charter Mark is for schools, academies and colleges,&nbsp;both in the state and private sectors, in&nbsp;the&nbsp;UK who&nbsp;wish to&nbsp;demonstrate their commitment to action and improvement in relation to&nbsp;race equality in all aspects of their work as educators&nbsp;employers and community leaders.</p>

<p>To achieve the Charter&nbsp;Mark Carshalton High School for Girls School completed a comprehensive package of training for governors, senior leaders and middle leaders, and submitted an evaluation detailing their work towards equality so far and an action plan pledging their commitment to ongoing development in this area.</p>

<p>Angelina Idun, Director of Education, SSAT said:&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>&ldquo;I am delighted that Carshalton High School for Girls School has been awarded the Silver RACE Charter Mark. Their application and action plan clearly show a positive ethos and culture which champions and strives for conscious equality and inclusivity throughout the school community. We look forward to continuing to work with the school to see their strategic vision fully realised.&rdquo;</em></p>

<p>Ann Palmer, CEO, Fig Tree International said:</p>

<p><em>&ldquo;I am absolutely delighted that Carshalton High School for Girls School is receiving this recognition. This recognises their determination to make a difference, not only in their own school, but also in the local community. Carshalton High School for Girls School has joined a great group of schools and colleges who are part of the RACE Charter Mark community. We applaud them for their work and aspirations to build a more inclusive society.&rdquo;</em></p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:04:09 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Last Day of Term – Early Finish & Festive Non-Uniform Day​​​​​​​ ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=292</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Friday 19th December will be the final day of term and will finish early. Students will be dismissed at the following times:</p>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p><strong>Years 12 &amp; 13:</strong> 11.35am</p>
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	<p><strong>Years 10 &amp; 11:</strong> 11.40am</p>
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	<li>
	<p><strong>Year 9:</strong> 11.45am</p>
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	<p><strong>Years 7 &amp; 8:</strong> 11.50am</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<h3><strong>Festive Non-Uniform Day &ndash; Supporting the Year 13 Prom</strong></h3>

<p>We will be holding a <strong>Festive Non-Uniform Day</strong> on the last day of term to raise money towards the <strong>Year 13 Prom</strong>.</p>

<p>Students who wish to participate are kindly asked to make a <strong>&pound;1 donation</strong>. Donations can be made in school or via <strong>ParentPay</strong>.</p>

<h4><strong>Festive Non-Uniform Day Guidelines</strong></h4>

<p>Students wearing non-uniform must adhere to the following expectations:</p>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p>Shoulders and stomachs must be covered (no vest tops or crop tops).</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>Underwear must not be visible (no sheer tops or see-through leggings).</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>Jeans should be smart; skirts must be at least mid-thigh length. No shorts.</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>No false eyelashes or acrylic nails.</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>School bags and lanyards must still be worn.</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>Make-up and jewellery are permitted but should not be excessive.</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p>🎄 <strong>Christmas jumpers and festive accessories are encouraged!</strong></p>

<p>If students have a PE lesson on this day, they must bring their PE kit as usual and change into appropriate sportswear for the lesson.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:39:17 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Christmas After-School Event ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=291</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm"><strong>Christmas After-School Party hosted by Year 12 Young Enterprise Students.</strong></p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">We are pleased to announce a Christmas After-School Event on <strong>Friday the 12th December</strong>, taking place in the Sixth Form Common Room. <strong>Tickets are &pound;4 and include food and a drink</strong>. Students can enjoy festive games, music, prizes, and a Christmas raffle.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">The&nbsp;event will include:</p>

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm;">Pizza and drinks</li>
	<li style="margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm;">Christmas games and prizes</li>
	<li style="margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm;">Karaoke and music</li>
	<li style="margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm;">Extra snacks, drinks, and chocolates available to buy so please bring either cash or card for extra baked treats or games</li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Tickets are available for purchase on <a href="http://www.parentpay.com" target="_blank">Parent Pay</a></p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:43:01 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Year 7 Christmas Movie Night – Elf! ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=290</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in; text-align:left"><span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p>We are excited to announce a festive treat for all Year 7 students &mdash; our annual Christmas Movie Night is back! This year we will be screening the holiday favourite <em>Elf</em>, starring Will Ferrell.</p>

<p><strong>Date:</strong> Tuesday 16th December<br />
<strong>Time:</strong> 3:30&ndash;5:00 PM<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> School Hall</p>

<p>Tickets are just <strong>&pound;3</strong>, which includes a serving of popcorn to enjoy during the film. Drinks will also be available to purchase for <strong>&pound;1</strong> each. Tickets are available online through <a href="http://www.parentpay.com">Parent Pay</a>.</p>

<p>This is a fantastic way for Year 7 to celebrate the holiday season with friends, laughter, and a classic Christmas film. We hope to see as many of you as possible for a cosy, festive afternoon.</p>

<p>Come along, get into the Christmas spirit, and don&rsquo;t forget&hellip; <strong>the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!</strong></p>

<p style="margin-left:0in; text-align:left"><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 4 Dec 2025 11:41:11 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Fast Fashion House Competition ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=289</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">As part of our commitment to sustainability, we have launched&nbsp;a Fast Fashion House Competition and are asking families to donate good-quality, pre-loved clothing to support the initiative.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">The aim is to take a stand against fast fashion by re-homing clean, undamaged items&mdash;clothes must be clean, with no holes, broken zips, or missing buttons.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">All donations will contribute to each house&rsquo;s total, and after the competition, students will be able to choose up to three free second-hand items, with the number increasing if donations allow.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Please send in any suitable clothing by Tuesday 9th December, with redistribution taking place after school on Tuesday 9th December. Thank you for supporting this sustainable project and helping us make a positive impact within our community.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 1 Dec 2025 12:15:40 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Grand Opening of the CHSG Community Library! ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=288</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>We are thrilled to announce the <strong>GRAND OPENING</strong> of our brand-new <strong>CHSG Community Library</strong> on <strong>Wednesday 7th January</strong>&mdash;a space designed to inspire, empower, and celebrate the joy of reading across our school community.</p>

<p>To mark this special occasion, we are honoured to welcome <strong>Stephen Kelman</strong>, award-winning author of <em>Pigeon English</em>, who will officially open the library in partnership with our English Department. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to meet a renowned writer and ignite their own passion for stories and creativity.</p>

<p>Our new library will be <strong>run by dedicated student volunteers</strong> and will be open in the <strong>Careers Centre (A30)</strong> during <strong>break, lunch, and after school</strong>. Students are warmly invited to explore the space, discover new books, and become part of a growing reading community.</p>

<p>We can&rsquo;t wait to open the doors and celebrate this exciting new chapter with you!</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:10:33 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Christmas Hampers 2025 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=287</link>	<description><![CDATA[

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<p><img alt="Cause: Sutton Women’s Centre.   Items to donate: Toiletries and sanitary products (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, toothbrush, toothpaste, pads, skincare) , clothing, shoes, accessories, blankets and books." src="/_site/data/files/images/2025-latest-news/novdec/BC35E877AA200FF9915A20CAF18C8984.jpg" title="" width="100%" /></p>
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<p><img alt="Cause: MHA Ryelands - a residential dementia care home in Wallington.  Items to donate: Cakes and biscuits, Mince pies, Toiletries, written Christmas cards  for residents of the care home." src="/_site/data/files/images/2025-latest-news/novdec/8FA7861028A1344709ED283EDEC9E9C9.jpg" title="" width="100%" /></p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Half-Term House Competitions ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=286</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p class="elementtoproof" style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">This half term, students have the chance to earn points for their House by taking part in our creative half-term house competitions!</p>

<p class="elementtoproof" style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">The activities celebrate the season and a range of cultural festivals, including Halloween&nbsp;and Diwali. Students can enter any (or all!) of the following:</p>

<ul>
	<li class="elementtoproof"><span>Pumpkin Carving</span></li>
	<li class="elementtoproof"><span>Diwali Photography</span></li>
	<li class="elementtoproof"><span><span>Rangoli for Diwali</span></span></li>
	<li class="elementtoproof"><span><span></span>Day of the Dead Makeup</span></li>
</ul>

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<h3 class="uppercase"><span>Pumpkin Carving</span></h3>
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<a href="https://forms.office.com/e/c46r29Mgds" target="_blank">Enter the pumpkin carving competition here.</a></div>

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<a href="https://forms.office.com/e/UDkap3Ss88" target="_blank">Enter the Diwali photography competition here.</a></div>

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<a href="https://forms.office.com/e/AUrNvb8yZb" target="_blank">Enter the make-up competition here</a></div>
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<p class="elementtoproof" style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">All details and entry instructions have been shared with students via email and a PowerPoint presentation. Entries can be submitted over the half-term break, and House points will be awarded for creativity, effort, and originality.</p>

<p class="elementtoproof" style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">We can&rsquo;t wait to see the wonderful work our students produce &ndash; and to find out which House will come out on top this term!</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:16:23 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Wear It Pink Day – Friday 17th October! ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=285</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>On Friday&nbsp;17th October, we&rsquo;ll be taking part in Wear It Pink Day&nbsp;to support Breast Cancer Awareness.</p>

<p>Students are invited to wear a <strong>pink accessory</strong>&nbsp;(for example, socks, ribbons, badges, or hairbands) and <strong>make a &pound;1 donation</strong>. Donations can be made via <a href="http://www.parentpay.com">Parent Pay</a>&nbsp;or brought in on the day.</p>

<p>This will be a House competition&nbsp;&ndash; let&rsquo;s see which House can raise the most money! All funds raised will go towards supporting breast cancer charities, a very important cause that links closely to our school values of community and sisterhood. Let&rsquo;s come together, wear pink, and show our support!&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:20:03 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ ESEA Film Screening ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=282</link>	<description><![CDATA[<h4>KS4 and KS5&nbsp;Film screening</h4>

<p>October 8th 2025 after school in&nbsp;<strong>B7 (KS4) and B8 (KS5)</strong>!&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 8 Oct 2025 10:45:28 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ National Poetry Day – Thursday 2nd October ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=283</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>CHSG celebrates<strong>&nbsp;National Poetry Day</strong> on <strong>Thursday 2nd October&nbsp;</strong>with a competition to find CHSG&#39;s Poet Laureate!</p>

<p>This year&#39;s theme is <strong>&#39;PLAY&#39;</strong>. The CHSG Poet Laureate will be supported by the English team to write and perform poems to mark significant events at our school.</p>

<p>During PM Tutor-time on Thursday 2nd October, tutors will guide our students to generate ideas for their own poems. Students are encouraged to be as playful as possible with their poems.</p>

<p>They can submit them written or recorded, with/without music or dramatised.</p>

<p><strong>Submissions are due to Miss St Catherine - <a href="mailto:cstcatherine@carshaltongirls.org.uk">cstcatherine@carshaltongirls.org.uk</a> or in person (A4/English Office) by Thursday 16th October</strong>.</p>

<p>The winner and runner(s) up will be announced after half term and earn house points for their houses as well as special prizes. Please encourage your daughter&#39;s participation!</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 8 Oct 2025 10:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Macmillan Bake Sale - thank you! ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=280</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Thank You &ndash; We Raised &pound;550 for Macmillan Cancer Support!</strong></p>

<p>Today our school marked the annual <strong>Macmillan Coffee Morning</strong> &ndash; though in our case it was all about the cake! Parents,&nbsp;carers and staff kindly donated a fantastic selection of cakes, which our students were able to purchase throughout the day.</p>

<p>Thanks to the generosity of our school community, we raised an amazing <strong>&pound;550</strong> for <strong>Macmillan Cancer Support</strong>. This vital charity helps people living with cancer and their families receive the support they need.</p>

<p>Events like this show the power of our community spirit. Thank you to everyone who baked, bought, and supported &mdash; you&rsquo;ve made a real difference. A massive thank you to our Sixth Form leadership team who kindly organised the event.</p>

<p>From all of us at Carshalton Girls, thank you for making our Macmillan fundraiser such a success!</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 7 Oct 2025 13:51:44 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Elite dance auditions ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=281</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>We are thrilled to celebrate the 95 students who turned up for our recent elite dance auditions &ndash; what an amazing turnout! Well done to all the girls for showing confidence, courage, and commitment &ndash; the very qualities that reflect our school values. It&rsquo;s inspiring to see students lifting each other up and demonstrating what empowered young women can achieve. The stage is yours &ndash; keep shining and keep inspiring!</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 7 Oct 2025 13:56:50 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Extra-Curricular Programme ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news/?pid=339&amp;nid=8&amp;storyid=284</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Our Autumn extra-curricular clubs have started. You can see what is on offer here on our website.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:01:18 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Back to school - Autumn term 2025 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/back-to-school-autumn-term-2025</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>School starts at normal time&nbsp;as follows:</p>

<p>Year 7 and 12</p>

<p><strong>Wednesday 3rd&nbsp;September 2025</strong></p>



<p>Year 8, 9, 10, 11&nbsp;and 13</p>

<p><strong>Thursday 4th September 2025</strong></p>

<p>See you soon #teamCHSG</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 8 Oct 2025 10:47:34 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Another Year of Outstanding Success in GCSE & BTEC Results! ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/another-year-of-outstanding-success-in-gcse-and-btec-results</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>We are absolutely delighted to share that Carshalton Girls have once again achieved phenomenal success in their 2025 GCSE and BTEC results &mdash; raising the bar even higher after last year&rsquo;s already impressive performance!</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:27:31 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Key Stage 5 Results 2025 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/key-stage-results-2025</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Nerves quickly turned to smiles this morning as students came in with their parents to receive and celebrate their results, in another very pleasing year for A-levels and BTECs.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Students achieved our highest percentage of A*-C grades at A level in recent years. Achievement in our BTECs was again exceptional.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">We are especially pleased with our positive (provisional) Subject Value Added score of +0.25, indicating student performance across subjects at a quarter of a grade higher than the national average for students with the same GCSE scores.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">These are truly impressive results and testament to the quality of the teaching at Carshalton Girls, as well as the hard work and diligence shown by our departing Year 13s. We send our best wishes to them all as they now go about preparing for their exciting next steps.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:14:51 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Summer Activities Guide ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/summer-activities-guide</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>To help parents keep children engaged, active, and learning over the summer, we&rsquo;ve put together a Summer Activities Guide that includes fun, low-cost, and educational activities that align with subject areas and can be easily done at home or outdoors.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:52:20 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ End of term and start of term arrangements ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/end-of-term-and-start-of-term-arrangements-1</link>	<description><![CDATA[<h4><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Early finish timings</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h4>

<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Friday 18&nbsp;July is the last day of term and&nbsp;will be an early finish. Students will be dismissed as per below:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Year 12: 11.35am</li>
	<li>Year 10: 11.40am</li>
	<li>Year 9: 11.45am</li>
	<li>Year 8 &amp; 7: 11.55am</li>
</ul>



<h4>Non-uniform day</h4>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">A reminder that the <strong>last day of term (Friday 18th July 2025)</strong>&nbsp;will be a <strong>non-uniform day</strong>.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Students wearing non-uniform must follow the guidelines below to ensure clothing remains appropriate for a school environment:</p>

<ul>
	<li><span><strong>Shoulders and stomachs must be covered</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; no vest tops or crop tops.</span></li>
	<li><span><strong>Underwear must not be visible</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; this includes avoiding sheer/see-through clothing.</span></li>
	<li><span><strong>Bottoms should be smart and of an appropriate length</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; no short-shorts or hot pants; skirts should be at least mid-thigh length.</span></li>
	<li><span><strong>No false eyelashes or acrylic nails.</strong></span></li>
	<li><span><strong>School bags and lanyards must still be brought and worn.</strong></span></li>
	<li><span><strong>Make-up and jewellery are allowed</strong>, but should not be excessive.</span></li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">If your child has <strong>PE on Friday</strong>, they must still bring their PE kit and will be expected to change into appropriate sportswear for their lesson.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">We will be collecting <strong>voluntary donations</strong>&nbsp;for non-uniform day via parentpay. All money raised will go towards a <strong>memorial bench for Pauline Mellish</strong>, a much-loved member of our office staff who sadly passed away.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">&nbsp;</p>

<h4>Start of term arrangements</h4>

<p>Students will return to school in September at the usual time.</p>

<p>Years 7 and 12 will start on Wednesday 3&nbsp;September and the rest of the school will start on Thursday 4&nbsp;September.</p>

<p>We wish all students and their families a restful summer break.&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:50:03 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Year 9 Geography/ History options ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/year9geographyhistoryoptions</link>	<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:14:21 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Sixth Form Induction ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/sixth-form-induction</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Calling year 11! Join our Sixth Form Induction on <strong>Monday 7th - Tuesday 8th July</strong>.&nbsp;See below for what&#39;s happening on the day, and please fill in the form at the bottom of the page to confirm your attendance by Monday 30th June.</p>

<h5>What to expect:</h5>

<h5 style="font-size:.85em">Monday 7th</h5>

<ul>
	<li>Assembly</li>
	<li>Team building</li>
	<li>Lesson tasters</li>
</ul>

<h5 style="font-size:.85em">Tuesday 8th</h5>

<ul>
	<li>Lesson tasters</li>
	<li>1:1 subject choice appointment</li>
	<li>Summer bridging work</li>
</ul>

<p><a href="https://forms.office.com/e/u38vunU77s"><img alt="" height="180" src="/_site/data/files/images/auto_upload/news-story/311E6CB60D7C35529C7C5B7364267B72.png" title="" width="1920" /></a></p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:05:23 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ World Environment Day Events ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/world-environment-day-events</link>	<description><![CDATA[<h2><span>Wednesday the 11th of June</span></h2>

<p><span><span><span><span><span>To celebrate World Environment Day, on Wednesday the 11th of June, the Year 7 Geography Society have planned a day full of events.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span>Money raised through these events will go towards the school adopting an endangered snow leopard through the WWF charity. This will help protect the species and support the WWF&#39;s work in conservation schemes.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span>Money will also go to the Pack for a Purpose charity, which will provide school supplies to schools in South Africa.</span></p>

<h4>Craft Sale</h4>

<p><span><span><span><span><span>The Geography Society will be setting up a craft sale, selling handmade goods.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span>This includes origami, bracelets, notelets and bookmarks.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span>Prices start from 10p up to &pound;1.50.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span><span>There will also be a station where students can make their own bracelets during the lunchtime break.&nbsp;This will be &pound;1 to take part in.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<h4>Bake Sale</h4>

<p><span><span><span><span><span>The Society will also be running a bake sale on the day&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span>during break and lunch times outside the Sixth Form block.</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span><span>Prices will range from &pound;1 and upwards.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span><span>We would love it if you could help us by donating cakes/ bakes!</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span><span>Please bring in any donations&nbsp;on Wednesday the 11th of June&nbsp;before AM tutor time to the sixth form common room and label these with your form group.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span><span>If you are donating homemade items, please ensure to&nbsp;label&nbsp;the product with all ingredients used.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span>House points will go to the house which brings in the most donations!</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<h4>Raffle</h4>

<p><span><span><span><span><span>To win your own snow leopard soft toy, we will be holding a raffle.&nbsp;Tickets will be&nbsp;&pound;1 and there will also be more&nbsp;soft toys to be won.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<h5 style="text-align:center"><span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<em><span><span><span><span><span>Please make sure students bring in cash to raise money for these wonderful causes and to help us achieve our goal of adopting a snow leopard.</span></span></span></span></span></em></h5>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 6 Mar 2025 15:36:43 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Culture day - Friday 23 May ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/culture-day-friday-23-may</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Culture Day is&nbsp;Friday 23rd May, and we look forward to seeing many students dressed in clothes from their culture.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">We would like students to wear clothing or cultural attire that represents themselves through their culture, their heritage, or their identity. &nbsp;Ideas for what pupils might like to wear include:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Traditional dress from a student&rsquo;s culture or heritage</li>
	<li>Clothing that contains the national flag or clothing in the colours represented in their country&rsquo;s flag</li>
	<li>Clothing that represents who they are and how they identify, for example rainbow colours for LGBTQ+ students and allies</li>
	<li>A kit or uniform that is of personal importance to that individual, for example Cadets, Scouts, a sports team for which they play, or perhaps even their school House colours.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">The aim is to encourage all students to explore and discuss with others who they are and how they identify in a positive and joyful way, promoting and celebrating diversity and equality. With this in mind, it is important that students do not wear or bring any items of clothing or accessories that could in any way be offensive or cause harm to others. Students must not dress in a way that conflicts with our school&rsquo;s values. &nbsp;In particular, students must not wear any items that promote particular political views, or which could be seen to insult others, whether individually or as a group, or promote or justify violence, or the oppression of others in any way. &nbsp;We expect all students who participate to show appropriate sensitivity to their peers.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Similarly, we would request that students do not simply come wearing a tracksuit or similar, like on a regular non-uniform day; the aim is that everyone can enjoy learning more about others in our community. If pupils do not wish to participate, they should wear school uniform as normal. If you have any questions about the suitability of the items that your child would like to wear, please contact us in the first instance.</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 09:49:59 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ PD Day and ARD ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/pd-day-and-ard</link>	<description><![CDATA[<h4 style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Academic Review Day (ARD), Year 8 and 12&nbsp;&ndash; Thursday 8th May</h4>

<p>Students in Years 8 and 12 will have their ARD on <strong>Thursday 8th May</strong>. Parents and Carers are invited to book an appointment&nbsp;to meet with a member of the year team (Tutor, Head of Year or a member of the SEND team) to discuss their progress. ARD gives parents/carers the opportunity to raise any concerns or issues, as well as hear feedback on their behaviour and involvement in the wider school community.</p>

<p style="text-align:left">Appointments can be booked here:&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://chsg.schoolcloud.co.uk/" target="_blank">chsg.schoolcloud.co.uk</a></strong>, and&nbsp;we expect students to attend with their parent/carer.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align:left">Students will work from home and have a remote learning day. Work&nbsp;will be set&nbsp;through our MS Teams platform.</p>

<p style="text-align:left">The 10-minute appointments will take place either face to face, at school, or online. The face-to-face appointments are between <strong>8.30am to 10.30am</strong> and the online appointments are between <strong>10.40am and 2.30pm</strong>. Please only book for one meeting. If you are coming into school, make your way to the student entrance <strong>five minutes before your appointment</strong> so we can register you and take you to the correct room. <strong>There is no parking available on the school site.</strong></p>

<p style="text-align:left">Please bear in mind that the schedule is very tight and we will have to keep to time; if you wish to continue the discussion after the allotted time, please feel free to make a follow-up appointment.</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 5 Feb 2025 11:08:43 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Parent Survey ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/parent-survey</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">To continue our work on strengthening our community at CHSG, we are delighted to be giving you the opportunity to express your opinion on parent and carer engagement and your overall confidence in the school&rsquo;s strategy. Our goal is to open up a communication channel where your voice is heard and organised in such a way that we can create the best&nbsp;learning environment for your child. To help us with this, we&#39;re working together with the Edurio survey platform.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">To complete the survey, please click here: <a href="https://edurio.com/teacher/poll/myCJke" target="_blank">edurio.com/poll/myCJke</a></p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Surveys are completely anonymous and confidential, though the responses will be aggregated for the purpose of analysis. Please note that the survey needs to be completed in one sitting. The survey will be available until the end of the day on 14th May 2025 and the survey should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. All students will complete a student survey in the coming weeks, and we are running a competition to see which year group will have the most parent responses and, so please help your daughter&rsquo;s year group win the prize by completing the survey.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Your opinion and honesty are much appreciated. If you have any questions or concerns, please be in touch.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">We look forward to your feedback!</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Mrs P Durrett<br />
Assistant Headteacher</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 5 Sep 2025 12:08:19 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Year 11 exam information ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/year-11-exam-information</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>A&nbsp;recording of the Year 11 exam information can be viewed below.</p>

<div class="video" data-align="" data-height="358" data-oembed-url="" data-width="640" style="width:640px">
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	<pubDate>Fri, 4 Apr 2025 13:37:28 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Return to School - Summer Term ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/return-to-school-summer-term</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>The start of the Summer Term arrangements are as follows:</strong></p>

<h5><strong>Tuesday 22 April 2025 (week 1)</strong></h5>

<p>All students return to school to register at <strong>11.00&nbsp;am.&nbsp;</strong>The school gates will be open at 10.40am. The first lesson will be period 3.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2025 11:08:06 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Year 8 Options ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/year-8-options-1</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Year 8 had an assembly introducing and explaining the Options Process. We understand that there is a lot of information to take in. All the key messages and information are also contained in the Options Booklet below. It also contains an overview of the <a href="/year8-options">Key Stage 4 curriculum</a>, the Options Process and details about all subjects. Students have also been given a hard copy to bring home for ease of reference. Please read this carefully as it will provide insight into the components of each specification before choices are made.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">We ask that you and your daughter carefully consider these choices and select subjects that are balanced and meet her strengths and aspirations. We will endeavour to meet the choices of each individual student, but unfortunately, this cannot always be guaranteed. The viability of any course is dependent upon the number of students who select it and the staffing available to us.</p>

<h3 style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm; text-align:center"><a href="/year8-options">To view subject videos and for the Year 8 Options Form, visit our Key Stage 4 options page</a>.</h3>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 5 Jul 2025 12:53:44 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ House Writing Competition ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/house-writing-competition</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">This year, we launched a House Writing competition to celebrate both 2025 World Book Day and International Women&#39;s Day. The challenge was to put one of our house mascots - Kalpana Chawla, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Audrey Hepburn and Mary Seacole - into a story genre that you wouldn&#39;t expect to find them in!</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">The judging panel consisted of 5 English teachers and 2 A-level English scholars (who were previous writing competition winners). It was wonderful to read all the entries and discuss their merits. We certainly have some very talented writers at CHSG! Our winners were Soumya M (Y10) and Sarah J (Y7) who both produced fabulous, imaginative stories.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Soumya&#39;s science fiction tale, &#39;Starlight and Shadows&#39; was set on the spaceship Celestial Dawn, where Audrey Hepburn, the ship&#39;s cultural diplomat, must convince yet another cosmic warlord that peace and understanding can be won at very little cost to humankind.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Sarah&#39;s Audrey Hepburn in her story, &#39;Stardust&#39;, is suddenly transported from a Parisian caf&eacute; in 1961 to the year 2147. Dodging hovertrams, flying cars and drones in her heels is a big problem. But escaping Project Eternal to become a Kindness Robot is an even bigger one!</p>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 4 Jan 2025 12:38:31 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Last day of term - Mufti day and early finish ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/last-day-of-term-mufti-day-and-early-finish-2</link>	<description><![CDATA[<div class="content__news__intro" style="text-align:justify"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<h4 class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Early finish timings</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h4>

<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Friday 4th April&nbsp;is the last day of term and will be an early finish. Students will be dismissed as per below:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<ul style="margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px">
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Year 12 &amp; 13 &ndash; 11.35am</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Year 11 &amp; 10&nbsp;&ndash; 11.40am</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Year&nbsp;9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; 11.45am</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Year 8 &amp; 7&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; 11.55am</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<div class="content__news__main" style="text-align:justify"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>

<h4 style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Mufti day</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h4>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>We will be having a Mufti Day on the last day, p</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>lease note that students wearing mufti are expected to follow these rules:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<ul style="margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px">
	<li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Shoulders and stomachs should be covered (no vest-tops or crop tops).</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Underwear should not be visible &ndash; no sheer tops or see-through leggings.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:left"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Jeans should be smart or skirts at least mid-thigh in length. No short-shorts or hot pants.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>No false eyelashes or acrylic nails&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Students will still be required to use their school bag.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Students will still be required to wear their lanyards.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Make-up and jewellery are allowed but cannot be excessive.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>If your child has a PE lesson on Friday, please ensure that they bring their kits as usual as they will still be expected to change into appropriate sportswear for this lesson.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 4 Feb 2025 12:40:24 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Comic relief bake sale ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/comic-relief-bake-sale</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>On Friday 21st March we are raising funds for Comic Relief by hosting a bake sale.</p>

<p>Students are encouraged to bring in baked goodies (with full ingredient lists) on this day and drop them off in the Sixth Form Common room.</p>

<p>The bake sale will run during breaks and lunch times to raise money. This will also be run as a house competition. Whoever raises the most money will win!</p>

<p>There will be a mix of prices, so there is something for everyone. Please bring cash.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:30:29 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ IWD movie nights ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/iwd-movie-nights</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>As part of our month-long celebration of International Women&#39;s Day, we&#39;re hosting movie nights for Years 7 and 8.</p>

<p><strong>Monday 31st March,&nbsp;3.15pm - 5.15pm</strong><br />
Year 7<br />
Moana 2</p>

<p><strong>Tuesday 1st April,&nbsp;3.15pm- 5.15pm</strong><br />
Year 8<br />
Hidden Figures or Moana 2 (this will be chosen by which is most popular when tickets are purchased)</p>

<p>Tickets are &pound;3 and can be purchased on Parent Pay.</p>

<p>The events will be hosted by the Year 11 prom committee, who will be raising funds for their prom.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="" height="1011" src="/_site/data/files/images/auto_upload/news-story/1423/1C59186090FD8FF937214FE1F55E88FA.png" title="" width="999" /></p>

<p style="margin-left:0in; text-align:center"><span><span><span><span><span><strong>Limited stock, so get there early!</strong></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:32:44 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ CHSG performs: SIX the Musical ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/chsg-performs-six-the-musical</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Get ready to Lose Your Head!</p>

<p>Our school is bringing <strong>SIX: The Musical</strong> to the stage, and you won&rsquo;t want to miss it!&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Show Dates:</strong> 11th, 12th &amp; 13th March<br />
<strong>Time:</strong> 7:00PM<br />
<strong>Tickets:</strong> Only <strong>&pound;6</strong> each available on <a href="http://www.parentpay.com">Parent Pay</a></p>

<p>Come and witness a&nbsp;history remix as the six queens take the mic and tell their side of the story!&nbsp;</p>

<p>Grab your tickets now before they&rsquo;re gone!</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 2 May 2025 13:44:24 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ New CHSG House names ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.chsg.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/new-chsg-house-names</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>It has been a very exciting&nbsp;time at CHSG in terms of our houses. In the initial&nbsp;meeting of student council back in September, the girls expressed that they wanted to update the current&nbsp;house names (Red, Yellow, Blue and Green) to be named after inspirational women that embodied the school values and the qualities they want to grow in. It was vital to us that these women reflected the diversity amongst our students and represented&nbsp;a variety of disciplines. Both students and staff gave their feedback&nbsp;and the results were shared in our whole school assembly this week. Work will now begin to fully embed these new houses in school life. I am delighted to inform you that the new houses are as follows:</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:48:11 GMT</pubDate>
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