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All the staff at Chailey School would like to say thank you to the Friends of Chailey School who generously provided lovely sweet (and healthy) treats for us all to enjoy today. Also to our families who also donated cakes and treats. It was very much needed and appreciated

Thank you :)

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Dear Chailey Families,

Thank you for your overwhelming support this week with our Ofsted visit. The Lead Inspector took time to read out results of the parent survey along with some of the comments. We are so pleased that families support the school's mission to ensure that everyone is the best that they can be. We had such lovely messages of support and I want to thank everyone that wished us well during the 2 day inspection.

I cannot share too many details at this point in time, but I want to let you know that it was very positive and fair and reflects the excellence of our students and wider community. I am exceptionally proud of all the students who spoke so confidently to inspectors. It was noted that students were proud of their school and this shone through in abundance.

I also want to thank the staff and Governors of Chailey School. Every single member of our staff community came forward to show the school at its very best, and I look forward to being able to share the report with you all when it is published. We will take this moment to celebrate the strengths of our school and the children we serve, yet look forward to working towards making our school an even better place in which everyone can be the best that they can be.

A key part of us making things even better for our students will be improving the provision we offer for sports at Chailey, can I ask as many people as possible to sign this petition and share it amongst our community:

Chailey School 3G Pitch Signatory Collection

We will announce a community event for after half term in which we can share our plans for developing sports provision further.

Thank you once again, and I wish you all a restful weekend and an enjoyable half term break.

Mr Holt

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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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Booking for homework club for next term now LIVE

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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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School Calendar (What’s On) - Chailey School

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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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SQUAD GIRLS RETURNS FOR 2026! Squad Girls Football is designed to help develop skills and build confidence Suitable for girls aged Under 11 to Under 15s. A relaxed, non-competitive way to play football with friends old and new. Come along for some extra game time and have fun!

🗓️ Saturdays from 26 January

⏰ 09:20 - 10:30am

To sign up visit: tinyurl.com/3trw5h8z

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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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Local Plan Drop In Events in our Community

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Local Plan Drop In Events in our Community

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Residents encouraged to attend Local Plan drop in events - 'every opinion matters' - Lewes and Eastbourne Councils

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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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Wednesday 18th March 2026 5.30pm

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Congratulations to Felicia who achieved distinctions in her ballet and tap examinations, and recently competed in a regional ballet competition and has been selected to represent the South East at the finals at the Royal Academy of Dance headquarters in London this May.

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Mireya achieved three distinctions in the ballet, modern and tap examinations she took just before Christmas. She worked extremely hard in the lead-up to these exams, showing real commitment and maturity in taking three exams in two days.

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La Galette des rois ( 6th of January) is one of the most celebrated dates in the French calendar.  Some students learned about the French tradition in their lessons and were given the recipe in French to try at home if they wanted to. Here are some of the pictures they sent me.

Thank you to Stephen, Joshua, Lennox, Isabelle, Tia, Romilly, Theo, Seb, Poppy and Teddy!

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Year 9 Options Form Deadline - Friday 27th February 2026

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Year 9 Options Form Deadline - Friday 27th February 2026

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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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