The Chelmer Valley Weekly Bulletin
5th July 2024
🎨 Art Department Work of the Week 🎨
Congratulations to Star Ferris 8L for winning Art Work of the Week with her fantastic distorted portrait - we loved the controlled colour and blending!
CVHS Mock Election Results
After all students being given the chance to take part in a mock election all week, the students results were as follows:
We hope they have enjoyed learning about the election process, how to look at party manifesto’s and make an informed decision on who they wish to vote for ready to help them when they are able to do this legally.
Mrs Cook & Mrs Willcox
Year 8 Art Trip to British Museum - 11th July 2024
Please can all students on the trip attend a quick meeting in O3 at the beginning of lunch Monday 8th July for details about the day. Thank you.
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
Tickets Are Now On Sale!
FAME TICKETS ON GENERAL SALE NOW!!
Tickets can be ordered on Wisepay either via the website or using the QR code on the poster below.
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.
Here is the rehearsal schedule for next week.
A-Level Physics Trip to CERN - 12th November 2024
The final instalment of £179.00 is due on Monday 8th July 2024 payable via Wisepay.
Overdue Library Books
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 and connect.
Year 7 – What are harmful actions?
Year 8 – Empathy in the real world
Year 9 – Helping other people thrive
Year 10 – Is my language always respectful?
Please click here for a link to the school website where these presentations can be viewed.
During the assemblies this week students have participated in a Spelling Bee; earning house points for their Houses. Well done to all those that participated. The Year 10 students also had an extra assembly that introduced the prefect system to them and told them how to apply for this prestigious position.
PE Extra Curricular Clubs - Summer Term
PE Fixtures - w/c Monday 8th July
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.
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 or to buy any pre-loved uniform, 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.
Calculator Donations
Now that the examinations are finished the Maths department would be grateful for donations of calculators that students are no longer going to be using. Please drop them off in the main reception.
Many thanks in advance for your support.
Mr Curd (Head of Maths)
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 8th July to Friday 12th July - WEEK B
Monday 8th July - Sports Awards Evening
Tuesday 9th July - "More Than Words" Language Event
Wednesday 10th July - Year 7 Rewards Inflatables Day
Wednesday 10th July - Year 10 Speakers Trust Workshop
Wednesday 10th July - Year 11 Prom
Thursday 11th July - Year 8 British Museum Trip
Thursday 11th July - FAME Jr Technical Rehearsal
Friday 12th July - FAME Jr Dress Rehearsal
Friday 12th to Sunday 14th July - Duke of Edinburgh Silver Qualifying Expedition
Friday 12th to Sunday 14th July - Year 12 Biology Field Trip
Monday15th July to Friday 19th July - WEEK A
Monday 15th to Friday 19th - Year 12 Work Experience
Monday 15th July - Performance of FAME Jr to Local Primary Schools
Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th July - School Production of FAME Jr
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/