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Diversity Day Interviews

Below are a series of interviews from some members of our school community celebrating their rich diverse culture heritage. Full Interview: https://christofidelis.fireflycloud.net/resource.aspx?id=266372 Music Montage: https://christofidelis.fireflycloud.net/resource.aspx?id=266379…

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Chester Standard Education Awards 2024

Huge congratulations to our amazing Mrs Holmes, awarded Secondary School Teacher of the Year at the Chester Standard Education Awards on Friday evening. Mrs Holmes…

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Congratulations from CHSC to the new Children’s Laureate

Congratulations to Frank Cottrell Boyce being named the new children’s laureate! We were so fortunate to meet Frank in 2021 when he reopened our library…

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Year 5 Taster Day

It was great to welcome Year 5 students to CHSC today to get a taste of what to expect at high school. All our visitors…

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Diversity Day – Friday 12th July
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Open Afternoon 2024
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Easter Message from Mrs McKeagney

Dear Families, Another busy term finishes as we race throughout this year and, as always, the school thanks everyone for the support given to us…

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Living Stations of the Cross Performances

As we journey through Holy Week, the drama and music department have been rehearsing for the Living Stations of the Cross performance which will take…

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Year 7 Medieval Artefact Day

Year 7 Medieval Artefact Day   Some of our Year 7 pupils enjoyed handling a collection medieval artefacts last week. They were kindly organised by…

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Holocaust Memorial Day

Holocaust Memorial Day – The History Department Holocaust Memorial Day was marked nationally on the 27th January. This day helps us to remember the millions…

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Headteacher’s Christmas Message 2023

 

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CHSC Christmas Card

Please see below our CHSC Christmas Card 2023, with artwork submitted by our students.. Seasons Greetings from all at Catholic High.

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The Big Ambition – Have Your Say

The Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, has launched The Big Ambition, a national survey of children and young people across England. The…

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An Audience with Pope Francis

Chaplain Ana Granted Audience with Pope Francis during Half-Term Break – Press Release Article The Chaplain of Catholic High School Chester, Ana Gasparini, is set…

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Opening of our Staff Wellbeing Room

Official opening of our Staff Wellbeing Room, a new space which teachers and staff can use for reflection, rest and relaxation away from the hustle…

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Sixth Form Open Evening 23

We look forward to welcoming you to our Sixth Form Open Day on Thursday 9th November 6-8pm. No need to book, just come along. For…

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Mini-DASH Event

Students took part in a mini-DASH event on Wednesday at Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College. The theme of the meeting was leadership and Catholic Social…

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Uniform Shop

The CHSC Uniform Shop will be open from 5.30pm before the Year 7 Welcome Mass on Thursday 19th October. Many thanks to our Parent Forum…

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Open Evening 2023

Catholic High School in Chester will open the school to prospective parents later this month. The Catholic High School, Chester Open Evening will take place…

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Congratulations Year 13 – A Message from the Head

To our Year 13, I just wanted to let you know how proud we all are of you at The Catholic High School. When words…

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End of Term Message from the Head

‘For I know the plans I have for you’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope…

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Year 5 New Beginnings Day

Year 5 New Beginnings Day at The Catholic High School Chester We hosted over 350 pupils from 11 different primary schools across Chester for our…

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Stretch and Challenge Conference

Thank you to Chester Schools Together for organising this Stretch and Challenge Conference for 22 Year 7 students from each of our partner schools. Students…

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Year 10 Work Experience Day

Year 10 engaged in a school based one day experience of the work place as part of their Careers program. Eight different industry representatives visited…

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Calling Former Catholic High Chester Staff

Calling any former Catholic High Chester staff members, we need your help! We are putting together a video as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations….

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Climate Change Symposium – Chester Zoo

A number of our Year 8 students were selected to attend a two day Climate Change Symposium at Chester Zoo this week as part of…

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Goodbye and Good Luck Y11

Saying goodbye to our Year 11 Leavers today and wishing them lots of luck for the future!

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Vintage Prom Shop

Lovely article about our vintage prom shop in the Chester Standard: https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/23522185.chester-high-school-combats-prom-cost-vintage-clothing/

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PE Department News

Great start to the Rounders season! Amazing batting and fielding by both our Yr7 & 8 Rounders teams!  Yr8s have a match on Thursday 11th…

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Coronation Celebrations

The sun was shining for us on Friday afternoon as we had our students enjoy themselves Period 5 to celebrate the Coronation. The band was…

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History Visit to Berlin, April 2023

On the 1st April 2023, 42 students from years 11-13 accompanied by 4 staff (Mrs Ellis, Mrs Letissier, Mr A Wilson and Mr T Wilson)…

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CHSC Ski Trip 2023

On the 7th April 59 students and 7 staff embarked on their journey to Austria, Ziller Valley, for the 2023 CHSC ski trip. After a…

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Letter from our Chaplain

During this term, students from the Faith in Action Award have attended two Ecumenical Services. The first trip was in January, where the students visited…

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Girls Football

Amazing performance by the Yr7/8 footballers in the Chester Cup Final! Despite a 2-1 defeat, the girls have gone from strength to strength this season…

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Headteacher’s Easter Message

The term is coming to a close and we are preparing in school for Easter with Stations of the Cross in the hall, reconciliation services…

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Author Visit

On Friday 24th March, over 30 of our Year 9 and Year 10 pupils took part in a creative writing workshop with published author and…

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Ski Club News

Chill Factor-E, Manchester We have recently taken 59 students skiing to Manchester in preparation for our trip to Austria this Easter. Students will have been…

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International Women’s Day Lunch Event

Thank you to the King’s School Chester for hosting a great event for International Women’s Day. Together with students from King’s and Bishop’s, CHSC Sixth…

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The Inkwell – Showcasing our talented writers

Calling all our aspiring writers – Mrs Hawkins has set up The Inkwell on Firefly. This is a space where we will showcase the work…

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University of Chester Historical Showcase

Thank you to the University of Chester History Department for coming in to school today to showcase some amazing Medieval artefacts for our Year 7…

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Summer Exam Timetable 2023 Now Available

Please click on the link to view the Summer Exam Timetable 2023: https://www.christofidelis.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Exam-Timetable-Summer-2023.pdf

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Hoc Choc Friday – Celebrating Success

Following some quality audition heats, our school Pubic Speaking Champion this year is Aymon Han from 12Catherine. Aymon will represent the school at the Catenians’…

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World Book Day in the Library

On Thursday 2nd March, as part of our World Book Day celebrations, we welcomed four year groups from Overleigh St Mary’s to our library. Each…

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UCAS Discovery Exhibition

Great day out with Y12 at the UCAS Discovery Event in Manchester – our students were really inspired and busy discussing future plans on the…

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Spotlight on Talent Evening

Our second ‘Spotlight on Talent’ soiree evening took place on Thursday 16 February in the CHS Lyceum. We would like to thank all those students…

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Maths Challenge Day for Y12 Students

Our Y12 Maths students had a brilliant day taking part in an advanced maths challenge day organised in conjunction with Liverpool University and hosted by…

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Ofsted Report and Press Release

‘GOOD’ times at The Catholic High School, Chester School community celebrates Ofsted Rating with special drone video Students and staff at The Catholic High School,…

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Social Media and its Influence on Young Lives By Eliana

Being a teenager in this generation means you will more than likely be engaged in a form of social media. Be it TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat,…

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The Qatar World Cup – Fifa’s biggest own goal! By Joe

The Qatar World Cup is the biggest scandal in football history built on a lack of human rights and the death of innocent people since…

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What’s in a name? By Sadie

Name me a Prime Minister; name me two more. Maybe you said, Churchill, Atlee, Blair, or perhaps you said … Boris. Good old Boris! Am…

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Safe Haven By Sean

Bullying rates are astronomical in the UK alone never mind around the globe. However with the ever-growing universe that is social media comes a greater…

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Wine and cheese over GCSEs! By Monique

As everyone will be aware the past two years have been filled with unease and a lack of educational stability; from entire year groups ending…

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Online Gaming Tips from Cheshire Constabulary

 Gaming is loved and enjoyed by children and adults across the world. It can be a way for children to be social, learn new skills,…

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Maths Department

8Y1 Maths were the winners of the recent regional Sumdog Contest. Class 7C followed in 2nd. We are so proud of our students who took…

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Year 8: World War One History workshop

Students in year 8 enjoyed an engaging World War One workshop hosted by Frontline History who visited the Catholic High on 1st March. Through the…

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Sathnam Shangera Visit

On Tuesday 8th February, we had a virtual visit from author, columnist and television presenter Sathnam Shangera. We had approximately 30 students from across year…

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News From the Library

Our programme of events continues in our new library space. We have had virtual author talks every month, where students have been able to hear…

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Lent Prayer

Fr. Paul from St. Werburgh’s Church comes every Friday to celebrate Mass at lunchtime, giving each form the chance to celebrate Mass together and pray…

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PE Department News

PE Department News Year 7 Chester and District Basketball festival hosted at CHSC. Great spirit, skills and fun had by all. Thank you to Bishops…

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Lent Prayer

Prayer, as a central pilar during Lent, has been reflected in our school daily. This year, we have organised a special devotion, a joint ‘Stations…

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Maggie’s House and ‘Good Shepherd’ Fundraiser

This week we have hosted in school a Kitchen Table Sale in order to raise money for Maggie’s House. We know Cancer affects many members…

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Ukraine Fundraiser

During the past month we have been fundraising and supporting different charities. We have organised a collection for Ukraine which has been successfully delivered to…

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Ash Wednesday

Back in February the season of Lent commenced on Ash Wednesday. We have held services throughout the day, distributing ashes to our students and staff…

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Afternoon Tea with SVP Society

A highlight this term was the Afternoon Tea with SVP Society, Chester. Parishioners from local churches enjoyed tea and biscuits, a good chat with our…

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Sacrament of Confirmation

During February half term we had 19 students in Y8, Y9 and Y10 who have received the sacrament of Confirmation. This is a very important…

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Form Saints

Some students have been researching on their form Saints and produced a wonderful display for the school foyer. It was a great opportunity for them…

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Faith in Action

It has been a very busy and fruitful term within the spiritual life of the school.  Back in January, we have resumed the ‘Faith in…

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Spring Photography

Beautiful Spring Photography by our talented Year 13 Student Patrick Kerrigan, taken in Burton Village, Neston on his Fujifilm XTi. Thank you for sharing Paddy!

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Message From the Chaplain

“Let everything you do be done in love.”- 1 Corinthians 16:14. As we approach Easter in school, we think about what it means for our…

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I Lied Sorry

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Last Tester

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Tester post

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