The Chelmer Valley Weekly Bulletin
21st June 2024
🎨 Art Department Work of the Week 🎨
Congratulations to Alice Barry 8R for winning Art Work of the Week with her fantastic soap carving - we loved the expression and strong use of line!
Summer Review
We look forward to welcoming you to our Summer Review to enjoy student exhibitions and performances from a range of subjects including Art, Photography, Music, Drama, Technology & Hair & Beauty.
FAME Jr
Please note, we have recently set up a Drama and Music X account - follow us! There will information on all things music and drama, including Fame Jr! Our X handle is @cvhsdramamusic
Show Dates!
Tuesday 16th July and Wednesday 17th July (6.30pm start). Tickets are now on sale for cast and crew. They will go on general sale next week!
Cast & Crew
IMPORTANT DATES: Thursday 11th July (after school) - Technical Rehearsal & Friday 12th July (all day) - Dress Rehearsal. These must be attended by all cast & crew.
If your child has not returned their permission letter about helping at the Summer Review, please ask them to do so. Alternatively, an e-mail giving permission is fine. We are planning on having both performers and technical students working on different aspects of the show during the event. You are all welcome to attend and see what they're getting up to - Eastman Building, Thursday 27th June, 4.30 - 6.30pm. This will replace their usual after school rehearsals.
Reminder! Any costume items still at home should be put in a named bag and handed in to the Eastman Office.
Here is the rehearsal schedule for next week.
Careers - Year 8 Skills Festival
We are looking forward to a fantastic day with your children on Thursday 27th June for the Annual Skills Festival at Writtle University College. Information about this trip was sent out on Thursday afternoon via Intouch.
If you have not already completed the form to consent to the trip could you please do this as soon as possible. CVHS SKILLS Trip Consent
Each student will issued with a rainbow festival wristband. For those students who have not got photo consent, they will be issued with a red wristband. A professional film company will be on site capturing footage and images of the event. They will be made aware of which wristbands indicate photo consent has been given, a drone will also be used to capture footage.
If you have not yet completed Chelmsford City Council consent to photographs form, then your child will receive the red wristband. We only have around a quarter of CVHS parents complete this form. Consent to Photograph CCC
We look forward to an exciting and informative trip.
Overdue Library Books
What's Been Happening This Week in Tutor Time?
This week in tutor time our students in Years 7– 10 have focused on E-Safety and continued to look at the 5 Ways to Wellbeing related to the elements of keep learning.
Year 7 – Being impersonated on Social Media
Year 8 – How do we check the content of the Internet is true?
Year 9 – How to avoid fraud, phishing, viruses and Malware by e-mail
Year 10 – Online grooming
Please click here for a link to the school website where these presentations can be viewed.
The assemblies this week have been focused on a variety of topics specific to the year groups.
PE Extra Curricular Clubs - Summer Term
PE Fixtures - w/c Monday 24th June
Please Note:
- Fixtures are subject to change.
- Students must check the team sheets on the notice boards in PE to check team and confirm timings.
Unfortunately we are no longer able to have parents come into school to watch their children in sporting fixtures. We appreciate this is very disappointing for both students and parents, however, we must adhere to the stringent safeguarding guidance given to us. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Vacancies
Water Bottles
With the weather warming up, please ensure your child has a refillable water bottle. There are water fountains around the school in which students can refill their bottles during break, lunch and in between lessons. Students should not be leaving lessons to fill up their water bottles.
Student Drop In
Tracey Byrne, our student mentor, is holding drop ins for any student who would like a chat about anything that may be worrying them.
She will be in O12 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (from 8.15am until 8.30am) and again at lunchtime from around 12.30pm.
Price & Buckland - Uniform Suppliers
PE Kit Notice
Please can we just remind all parents and students of the school PE kit uniform expectations. As of late we have noticed an increase in BLACK leggings/shorts/tracksuit bottoms being worn for PE, and these are not part of the school PE kit. These items of uniform are only allowed in plain NAVY, all which can be found at the official school uniform supplier site https://price-buckland.co.uk/ or from other sporting retailers.
From September please can you ensure your child has the correct PE kit in the correct colours. Failure to do so will see the school's uniform expectations policy being followed and consequences put in place.
Thank you for your support in this matter.
Pre-Loved Uniform Shop
We are looking for any good quality second hand uniform for our pre-loved uniform shop. If you have any items you are willing to donate, please send them into the main school office.
To assist parents when buying new uniform items, we have sample sizes of all the uniform items that are sold online with our uniform suppliers, Price & Buckland. If you would like to try some uniform sizes with your child, please arrange an appointment with the main office.
Pre-Loved PE Kits
If you have any good quality school PE kit that you no longer need, please donate it to the PE department. All kit welcome. Please bring to the PE office.
Thank you.
Year 11 GCSE Drama Reminder
Parents & carers, please remind your child to return any Drama resources they still have (scripts, handouts, etc) to the Eastman foyer. They can be put in the named box by the entrance.
English Book Amnesty
Please can all English texts that have been borrowed by Year 11 students be returned to the English office.
Thank you.
Prayer Space
Year 10 English GCSE Clinic
After half term the English department will run an English Clinic for Year 10 students every Thursday after school from 3.15pm to 4.15pm in N3.
If you have an English problem or you are finding an aspect of the course challenging there will be a member of the team on hand to help you with your needs.
Year 10 Maths GCSE Revision Sessions
After half term Maths will be running revision session for Year 10 on Wednesdays after school in N3. They enable access and help with online resources. All Year 10 students are welcome, from 3pm to 4pm. Any person causing disruption or those not working will be sent away.
Maths Clinic
Sixth Form students are still running a Maths Clinic every break time in N33.
If you are in Years 7, 8, 9 or 10 and are stuck on your homework or a question, please come and see them, they will be glad to help. A member of staff will be present to supervise.
Scientific Calculators & Other Maths Stationery
A scientific calculator is a necessary item of equipment for school. They are Casio FX83 and are approved for all exams are available on Wisepay for you to purchase for your child. They are priced at £9.50 which is a saving on most on-line sources.
Loaded pencil cases and other items of stationery are available from the Maths office at very reasonable prices!
Mr Curd
GCSE & KS3 Science Revision Guides, Workbooks and Cards
Science revision resources are available to purchase via Wisepay for GCSE and KS3 students. Once purchased please bring a printout of the receipt to Mrs Wade in the Science office between 8.30am and 1.30pm, Monday to Thursday.
Revision Guides & Workbooks
All Revision Guides and Workbooks as mentioned in previous Bulletins are still available to buy via Wisepay.
Looking Ahead.....
Monday 24th June to Friday 28th June - WEEK B
Monday 24th June - Year 10 Mocks continue
Tuesday 25th June - Year 6 into Year 7 Induction Day
Tuesday 25th June - Year 6 into Year 7 Induction Evening
Wednesday 26th June - Year 13 VAL
Wednesday 26th June - Vaccination Catch-Up
Thursday 27th June - Summer Review (4.30pm-6.30pm)
Thursday 27th June - Year 8 Skills Festival
Monday 1st July to Friday 5th July - WEEK A
Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd July - Year 10 Art & Photography Portfolio Day
Monday 1st July - Chelmsford School Sport Partnership SEND Sports Event
Thursday 4th & Friday 5th - Year 10 Art & Photography Mock Exams
Thursday 4th July - Year 12 Parents Evening
Friday 5th July - Year 11 into Year 12 Induction Day
About Us
Drama & Music Departments on X @cvhsdramamusic
Science Department on Instagram @chelmer_science
Letters sent to Parents/Carers can be found on our website here:
https://www.chelmervalleyhighschool.co.uk/310/parentmailletters-sent-home
Email: school@chelmer.essex.sch.uk
Website: www.chelmervalleyhighschool.co.uk
Location: Court Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, UK
Phone: 01245 440232
ONLINE SAFETY GUIDANCE FOR PARENTS AND CARERS
Please follow this link for information on supporting parents and carers in keeping their children safe online.
REMOTE LEARNING
For further support with remote learning please visit our school webpage for lots of information https://www.chelmervalleyhighschool.co.uk/1992/students-working-at-home
TOP TIPS FOR STAYING EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY
The Top tips for staying emotionally healthy during self-isolation include using the NHS 5 ways of wellness which can be accessed here.
E-SAFETY NEWS & INFO
The school website features an E-safety News & Information widget, which you can find under our quick links on the home page as well as under Safeguarding. This will enable you to keep up to date with the latest stories regarding E-safety. https://www.chelmervalleyhighschool.co.uk/317/e-safety
KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE
Netware is a parents’ guide to the social networks children and young people use. Stay up to date and keep your child safe in today’s digital world. https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/