Skip to content
  • Be your best


  • Community
  • Accountability
  • Resilience
  • Empowerment
  • Sisterhood
  • Latest News

    Welcome to our School News page. Here you can keep up-to-date with everything that has been taking place at Carshalton Girls.

    Page 1

    • Arbor Parent Portal and app

      Published 06/03/26

      Dear Parents/Carers. 

      We are pleased to confirm the introduction of the Arbor Parent Portal and app. This will support our communication with you, enable you to manage many aspects of school life and keep track of things all in one place. You can log-in to the portal and use the app from today. There are limited functions available until 16th March when payments and other school systems are due to switch across and the portal and app will have full functionality.  

      From the 16th March, the Parent Portal and app will allow you to: 

      • Report absences on the day of absence 
      • Make payments for food and trips (replacing ParentPay) 
      • See your daughter’s timetable 
      • Update administrative details about your daughter 
      • Give consent for trips and visits 
      • Access attendance and behaviour data 
      • Receive In-App messages 

      Accessing the Arbor Parent Portal and app 

      To access the Parent Portal, you will just need to set a username and password. You can do this by going to https://carshalton-high-school-for-girls.uk.arbor.education and then clicking on ‘First time logging in?’ and then following the instructions on screen. 

      • Your username is the email you use to receive contact from the school. 
      • You will also be asked to enter your daughter’s date of birth. 

      You will need to log in to the Arbor Parent Portal before you can use the Arbor app, which is available to download for free in the Apple Store or Google Play Store (search ‘Arbor’). If you do not wish to use the app, the online Parent Portal has all the same functions except for In-App messaging. 

      In order to gain access to the Parent Portal, parents/carers each need to have a separate email address in their contact details and not have a shared email address. Shared email addresses will be assigned to the first named contact unless it is clear that the address belongs to a named individual. If any email addresses need to be updated, please email the School Office at office@chsg.org.uk 

      If you have not already done so, please add no-reply@mail.arbor-education.com to your safe senders list.  

      The Parent Portal will be live with full functionality from Monday 16th March at 8.00am, but please start to register for the portal from today. 

      Payments 

      Please remember that ParentPay will cease to accept payments on Thursday 12th March and top-up payments will not be possible until Arbor Pay goes live at 8.00am on Monday 16th March. Any ParentPay balances will automatically transfer across from ParentPay to Arbor Pay. 

      Attendance 

      Until Friday 20th March, we will continue to offer the option of reporting absence using the email address: absence_reporting@carshaltongirls.org.uk. After this date, please use the Arbor Parent Portal or app or telephone 0208 647 8294 (select ‘attendance’) to report on the day of absence. 

      The process for planned leave of absence is unchanged. You will still need to complete the form available on our website, where you will also find further advice and support: Carshalton High School for Girls – Attendance & Punctuality. 

      Support 

      For guidance on using the Arbor Parent Portal and App, see the link below for help: https://support.arbor-education.com/hc/en-us/sections/201716749-Parent-Portal-and-App-Getting-started-and-logging-in 

      Troubleshooting Login Issues for Arbor Parent Portal and App: https://support.arbor-education.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002810985-Troubleshooting-Login-Issues-for-Arbor-Parent-Portal-and-App  

      There will be in-person drop-in assistance available at school for registering for the Parent Portal and app on Monday 16th from 3.15pm to 4.30pm. Please come to Main Reception if you would like to talk to someone.  

      As with all phases of the introduction of Arbor, we are in the hands of technology working as it should. If there is any change in plans or the need for contingencies, we will communicate this straight away. 

      Yours sincerely,  

      Mr Sambrook 
      Deputy Headteacher 

      Read More
    • Young Enterprise Success at Old Spitalfields Market

      Published 03/03/26

      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.

      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.

      The judges were particularly impressed by the team’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.

      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 — learning by doing, building confidence, and preparing for future success.

      Well done to our remarkable Year 12 team,  you have represented CHSG with excellence and integrity!

      Read More
    • New MIS & Communications System

      Published 23/02/26

      We are moving our IT and communications systems 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. 

      Read More
    • End of half term important dates and timings

      Published 04/02/26
      Thursday 12th February 2026

      To accommodate the Year 8 Parents Consultation Evening, there will be no afternoon registration and all students will be dismissed at 2.35pm.

      Friday 13th February 2026

      School will begin at the usual time. All students will be dismissed at the usual time of 2.35 pm.

      Back to school

      Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th February are INSET days when students do not attend. Registration on Wednesday 25th February is at the usual time of 8.35 am.

      Read More
    • Wildfire Road poster

      Wildfire Road at CHSG

      Published 02/02/26

      Tickets are now on sale for our production of Wildfire Road, proudly performed as part of National Theatre Connections.
      Connections is the National Theatre’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’s most exciting writers for the theatre-makers of tomorrow.

      Tickets cost £5, with £1 from each ticket donated to EcoLocal, a Carshalton-based climate change charity.

      Performance dates:
      • Tuesday 3rd March – 5:30pm and 7:00pm
      • Wednesday 4th March – 6:30pm
      • Thursday 5th March – 5:30pm and 7:00pm

      Tickets can be purchased via ParentPay: www.parentpay.com

       

      Read More
    • CHSG Community Iftar

      Published 02/02/26

      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.

      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.

      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. 

      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.

      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.

      To help us plan effectively, we kindly ask that families register their attendance in advance using the following link: CHSG Community Iftar - Wednesday 25th February 2026  – Fill in form. 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.

      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.

      Read More
    • CHSG Dance Show 2026

      Published 30/01/26

      An Incredible Evening of Dance Talent

      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 — you were all amazing! #teamCHSG

      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.

      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.

      Read More
    • The Parents Guide to Exam Success

      Published 29/01/26

      As mock exams get underway soon and the finals not too far thereafter, many parents find themselves asking the same questions:

      • How much revision should my child really be doing?
      • What’s the best way to support them without adding pressure?
      • How can I help them stay focused and motivated at home?

      To make things easier, please see the attached guide of practical top tips covering:

      • Revision techniques that work
      • How to support without nagging
      • Creating the perfect study space
      • Managing exam nerves
      Read More
    • National Storytelling Week

      Published 28/01/26

      CHSG celebrates National Storytelling Week next week (2nd Feb – 6th Feb) with two competitions for this year’s theme – soundtrack your story: 

      1. The lyric hunt is an activity students can take part in individually. Posters of staff members' 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! 
      2. The lyric story 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. Tutors will guide our students to generate these lyric stories across registration.  

      Submissions for the lyric hunt are due to Miss Edwards – medwards@carshaltongirls.org.uk (A3) and lyric story submissions are due to Miss St Catherine - cstcatherine@carshaltongirls.org.uk (A4) by Friday 6th February. 

      The winners will be announced next week. All participating tutor groups will earn house points for their houses. £10 and £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. 

      Please encourage your daughter's participation! 

      Read More
    • World Hijab Day

      Published 28/01/26

      On Monday 2nd February, we will be recognising World Hijab Day at school. 

      There will be a temporary suspension of the "plain black or navy-blue" 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! 

      Please note for clarity that this is a temporary suspension of part of the uniform policy, it is not a non-uniform or "dress up" day. 

      This recognition aims to raise awareness, encourage conversation, and celebrate the diversity within our school community.

      Thank you for your continued support in helping us create an inclusive environment where all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs are respected and valued.

      Read More
    • Excellent outcomes for disadvantaged pupils in Carshalton Girls

      Published 28/01/26

      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.

      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.

      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.

      Read More
    • CHSG CARES – Celebrating Our School Values

      Published 27/01/26

      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 — from learning in the classroom to relationships, opportunities and achievements beyond it.

      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.

      Here are just some of the many ways our school community lived our values last term:

      Read More

    Page 1