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Chailey School’s Community 3G Pitch Proposal

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Dear Chailey Families,

We have had a great first week back after half term - we even had 2 days of sunshine which our students enjoyed very much!

This term is short but with lots going on; I look forward to telling you all about it in the coming weeks.

I want to thank you all again for your supporting during the Ofsted week, we are awaiting our report and we look forward to sharing it with you all when it is published.

On another note, since I arrived at this school I have made it clear that our sporting facilities need to improve. We are relying on community support to help us get a 3g pitch which can be used for our wider community. Please see 'Letters home this week' section of the newsletter for more information. I will ask that as many people sign this as possible: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9qeOYAOcO0CLKk4b_MOHtf6iffWE-bNJh_eFXZMOzohUMlYyUE8zT0pYUEs2UzBIMlowUUcxM1o1Vy4u

Wishing you all a lovely weekend,

Mr Holt

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I am thrilled to let you know that I have secured some funding to offer free taster sessions on the clarinet. I think we can go as far as 4 free lessons for each student that signs up, which is way more than we’ve managed for any other instrument recently.

Should you daughter/son be interested in learning to play the clarinet, then please fill out the following form and the clarinet teacher, Clare Moison will be in touch.

https://forms.office.com/e/N6v0PbSQqj

Thank you as always for your support of our work in the Music Department.

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The Friends of Chailey School Easter Raffle will be live from Monday 2nd March and tickets will be available to purchase online until Sunday 22nd March. The link to the raffle site will be shared on Monday.

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To celebrate World Book Day (Thursday 5th March), we are very fortunate to have a book fair being held in the school library by local bookshop 'Bags of Books'.

A selection of books will be available to buy throughout the week. If they would like to purchase one, students will need to either bring in cash or a Bags of Books pre-paid voucher (the QR code on the flyer will take you through to the website where vouchers can be purchased). Bags of Books will also be accepting the World Book Day £1 book tokens; this gives students £1 off any book priced at £2.99 or higher. Students will receive one of these next week.

All KS3 students will have a chance to visit the book fair during an English lesson and to peruse the fair at break and lunch too.

Many thanks for supporting reading and our local book shop.

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Contact our family advice line | Family hubs

Juggling family life? We’re here to help.

Every family goes through ups and downs. Let us help you find the answers.

We can offer advice on:

taking care of your emotional wellbeing

supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities

dealing with financial, housing, or employment challenges

supporting your child's behaviour

activities for children of all ages

https://familyhubs.eastsussex.gov.uk/about/family-advice

Call Family Hubs on 01323 464655

Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

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Juggling family life? We're here to help.

Every family goes through ups and downs. Let us help you find the answers.

We can offer advice on:

taking care of your emotional wellbeing

supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities

dealing with financial, housing, or employment challenges

supporting your child's behaviour

activities for children of all ages

How to contact us

Phone: 01323 46 46 55

Open 8.30am to 5pm weekdays, except Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

Drop in and see us

Come and see us at one of our family hubs.

We also have advice drop-in sessions. Ask your local hub or check what's on in Activities and courses.

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Contact our family advice line with any questions about family life, or drop in at one of our family hubs.

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Wednesday 18th March 2026 5.30pm

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The Friends of Chailey School Easter Raffle will be back this March. We are incredibly grateful to all the local businesses and families who donate prizes. If you are in a position to donate something this year, please contact friends@chaileyschool.org. We welcome prizes of all shapes and sizes, from gifts and experiences to vouchers and cash prizes. The Easter Raffle is always a huge success and all funds go directly to the school to purchase much needed resources. Thank you as always for your support

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Please check the lost property padlet if your child has lost anything at school

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TO REPORT YOUR CHILD ABSENT DUE TO ILLNESS OR A MEDICAL APPOINTMENT

·         Log into Arbor

·         Navigate to 'Quick Actions' and click - this is usually in the top left of the screen

·         Click 'Attendance'

·         Click 'Log Absence'

·         Enter the reason for absence

·         Click 'Log Absence'

FOR GENERAL ENQUIRIES

office@chaileyschool.org

01273 890407

TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE SEND SURGERY

(Friday Mornings)

SENDCO@chaileyschool.org

01273 890407

TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE SLT SURGERY

(Friday after school)

srodd@chaileyschool.org

01273 890407

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Copies of communications sent to our families can be found on the website.

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Chailey School is a mixed, non-selective, community secondary school located in the village of South Chailey, Chailey, just outside Lewes in East Sussex, UK. Chailey School offers a wide range of aca…

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School Calendar (What’s On) - Chailey School

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Chailey School is a mixed, non-selective, community secondary school located in the village of South Chailey, Chailey, just outside Lewes in East Sussex, UK. Chailey School offers a wide range of aca…

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Please remember that students should not be sent to school with nut products, including peanut butter and Nutella.

We have students in our school with severe nut allergies, and exposure can pose serious health risks. We kindly ask for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe environment for all children.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

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Add new guardians and contacts for your child on the Parent Portal and Parent App

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This article explains how primary guardians can add new guardians and contacts for their child using the Parent Portal or Parent App. It details the steps to view the child’s profile, add new conta…

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Please use the link to sign up for a tour of Chailey School with the Head Teacher.

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Join us at Burgess Hill Girls on Thursday 12th March for our Year 10 Sixth Form Open Evening. This will be an exciting opportunity for prospective students and their parents to get an insight into life at Burgess Hill Girls Sixth Form and find out more about the subjects on offer.

The event will begin at 6pm in Croft II Performance, with welcome talks covering:

·         What A-Levels are really like

·         How to choose the right subjects for you

·         University and apprenticeship pathways

·         Insights from a current Sixth Form student

·         Reflections from a former Burgess Hill Girls student

Taster lessons will then take place from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

During the evening you will also attend a session in the Learning Resource Centre (LRC), where refreshments will be available. You can also learn about scholarships, bursaries, careers and more.

RSVP: To sign up please complete our online sign-up form.

If needed, you can find more information about each subject in advance of the evening here:
https://burgesshillgirls.com/sixth-form/curriculum/

You may also find Informed Choices helpful when thinking about your future career ideas:
https://www.informedchoices.ac.uk/

We are looking forward to helping you explore options and plan next steps.

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We are writing to remind everyone of the importance of parking legally and considerately in the streets surrounding our school.

Recently, we have been working closely with traffic enforcement, and there has been an increase in drivers receiving fines for illegal parking. This includes parking in restricted zones, across driveways, on footpaths, or in ways that obstruct traffic or access for our neighbours and emergency services.

We ask all families to please plan extra time for drop-off and pick-up, and show courtesy to our local residents. These measures help keep our community safe, respectful, and accessible for everyone.

Thank you for your cooperation and ongoing support in helping us maintain positive relationships with our neighbours.

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Year 9 Td/IPV/MenACWY Vaccinations - 17th March 2026

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Year 9 Td/IPV/MenACWY Vaccinations - 17th March 2026

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Year 8 Parents Evening 26th March 2026 3.30pm - 6.30pm

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Year 8 Parents Evening 26th March 2026 3.30pm - 6.30pm

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Herbal Spring tonic and balm workshop Y4