The Chelmer Valley Weekly Bulletin
14th June 2024
D of E Bronze Award - Qualifying Expedition
The Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award qualifying expedition took place on 8th & 9th June. It was a huge success and all the students who participated passed with flying colours.
Eid Ul Adha
🏆 Sports Day Results 🏆
George's Plant Sale
On 25th May 2024 George hosted a plant sale in aid of the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance. He raised £200.00. Thank you to everyone who came along and supported him.
🎨 Art Department Work of the Week 🎨
Congratulations to Isla-Reise Turner Shelton 8R for winning Art Work of the Week with her fantastic clay gargoyle - we loved the attention to detail!
📷 Photograph of the Month 📷
Thank you all, for your amazing and diverse responses to our Photography Competition, titled Favourite Things. I am very pleased to announce our winner for the Summer Term competition, with his panoramic image, is Noah from 7V. Very well done!
To see the winning photograph and to take part in our Holiday competition, please see the information below.
Year 6 Visit to Food Tech
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
Show Dates!
Tuesday 16th July and Wednesday 17th July (6.30pm start). Look out for an In Touch message about ticket sales - they will be available for those involved in the show first and then they will go on general sale a week later.
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.
Your child should have brought home a permission letter about helping at the Summer Review. We are planning on having both performers and technical students working on different aspects of the show during the event, so please do return the permission slips. 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 Wednesday evening rehearsal.
Reminder! All cast should be bringing in any costume items they have this Wednesday to try on.
Below is the rehearsal schedule for the next two weeks - some additional lunchtime rehearsals may be added based on the after-school rehearsals and what needs to be worked on. Please ask your child to check the schedules in the Eastman building regularly.
Touch Rugby
Mr Moore is starting a touch rugby club on Thursdays at lunchtime; all year groups are welcome. Please meet at the astro pitch, boots and PE kit are required to take part in the session.
Floorball After School Club
Floorball club for Chelmer Valley Kraken starts on Monday 17th June in the Sports Hall from 3.10pm-4.00pm and is open to all students.
Music Lessons
Please sign up for Essex Music Service lessons now to start in September, the deadline is 1 July 2024.
A parent mail letter with more information has been sent.
Please register on this link: https://ukessex.speedadmin.dk/registration?signupSchoolID=1641#/courselist/25
What's Been Happening This Week in Tutor Time?
This week in tutor time our students in Years 7– 10 have continued to look at the 5 Ways to Wellbeing related to the elements of give, be active and take notice.
Year 7 – Do I enjoy putting myself forward?
Year 8 – Brain gym
Year 9 – Brain gym
Year 10 –What gives you joy?
Please click here for a link to the school website where these presentations can be viewed.
The assemblies this week have been focused on healthy eating in support of Healthy Eating Week.
PE Extra Curricular Clubs - Summer Term
PE Fixtures - w/c Monday 17th 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.
Careers
Year 8 Skills Festival - 27th June
Thank you to all the parents and carers who have completed the form giving consent for your child to attend the Skills Festival on June 27th. Chelmsford City Council have also asked if you can please complete their consent form regarding photographs or videos. Link is below.
Give an Hour
Thank you to the parents and carers of our students who have been in touch this week to offer their expertise in their careers. We are still on the look out for more volunteers to come into the school and talk about their careers, conduct mock interviews and offer work experiences for our students. If you think you are able to help to inspire our students please complete the Google Form below.
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 17th June to Friday 21st June - WEEK A
Monday 17th June - Year 10 Mocks Begin
Tuesday 18th June - CESSSA District Athletics Championships
Wednesday 19th June - United in Diversity Conference
Friday 21st June - Year 12 A-Level London Field Trip
Monday 24th June to Friday 28th June - WEEK B
Monday 24th June - Year 10 Mocks continue
Monday 24th June - Year 9 into Year 10 Information Evening
Monday 24th June - Year 10 into Year 11 Information Evening
Tuesday 25th June - Year 6 into Year 7 Induction Day
Tuesday 25th June - 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
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/