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Our KS3 MFL pupils have smashed the UK Languagenut competition, finishing 10th in the whole of the UK. This is a particularly impressive achievement as they were competing against KS4 pupils in many other schools. A special congratulations to Jacob who finished 23rd! Well done!

After an early start this morning, the German exchange group have arrived in Bad Hersfeld and have been met by their host families. They are looking forward to a day in a German school tomorrow, and an early night!

Another early start this morning for our pupils… this trip is for our Year 11 GCSE History pupils who have started their exploration of Munich! Pupils are visiting for the next couple of days to learn about key events to support their GCSE learning of Nazi Germany.

The German Exchange are having a great time and have visited the Merkers salt mine. Pupils travelled 800m underground and learned (in German!) about how the mine works. They also visited the 'Kristallgrotte' ('crystal grotto') with the world's biggest salt crystal!

Enormous thanks from the Librarians to the many families who have already donated books to the library this Christmas! We’ve been blown away by your generous support and will try to get as many as possible on our shelves before the holiday. tinyurl.com/CVCWishlist

Every year we support the Christmas Hamper Appeal, which was even more important this year as we’d heard that the local food bank had been struggling to fulfil all the hampers they want to give out. Thank you to everyone’s help and contributions - these are really valued!

We are delighted to share that we have been awarded ‘outstanding’ in all categories in our recent Ofsted inspection. This achievement reflects our school and sixth form’s unwavering commitment to excellence. files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/502644…

We are advertising for a Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (maternity cover) which closes on 13th January 2025. Please see our ‘Vacancies’ page on our website for more details.

We have a new vacancy for an Attendance Officer which closes on Monday 16th December, and a new vacancy for a Catering Assistant, closing on Monday 6th January 2025. Please see our vacancies page on our school website for further details!

We have our Year 11 Christmas dinner today, which has a little more sparkle since pupils are in their last year of the lower school. The whole year group come together to celebrate their achievements this term and look forward to the next two terms. We hope that you all enjoy it!

For those Y11s who have applied to study with us (Sept 2025), you will have received an email from us this week, explaining your next steps. A further message will be sent providing guidance meeting information. It is not too late to contact us regarding places.

Well done to all those in the squad, but a particular mention to the 5 girls in Year 11 who joined those in Year 12 and 13. The quarter final awaits, another amazing achievement for CVC/CSF when you consider last season, the girls went all the way to the final.

On Wednesday, CSF celebrated aspects of our cultural diversity. It was great to see people sharing their culture in so many ways, through wearing traditional clothing, to the food which people brought in (all delicious!). It was great to see so many people getting Henna as well!

September 2025 intake update: Following on from our guidance meetings, CSF has now sent out applicant offer information by email (14th March). Our Welcome Day for offer holders will take place on Monday 23rd June (please ‘save the date’).

Exciting news! After watching the CSF robotics team at a qualifying tournament and seeing the team's hard work and gracious professionalism, FIRST have nominated CSF as a wild card pick and offered our students a place at the National Championships (June - London).

Interested in studying with us in September 2026? Our next open evening takes place on the 25th June (6-8.30pm). You can visit our website for more info, videos and virtual tours.

CSF is delighted to announce our next round of Taster Days for Year 10 students. Students from across the local area are invited to attend a day of KS5 style lessons on Thursday 5th June. Please note: CVC Year 10s have an alternative day, which will be communicated separately.

Congratulations to one of our ex-students, Charntay, who recently competed in the Elite Amateur Boxing Championships. We are delighted to share that the result placed Charntay THIRD in the whole country. It’s been a journey full of hard work and dedication.