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Friends of Chailey School will be holding a tuck shop on Friday 3rd July for when students return from the Sponsored Walk. Students can bring in money to buy sweets and drinks

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Thank you to all the families who donated so far. We will reschedule the non uniform day soon so please watch the newsletter for the date

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Curriculum Enrichment Week - 30th June - 3rd July - NO BLAZERS REQUIRED NEXT WEEK (please see attached link for uniform guidance)

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Curriculum Enrichment Week - 30th June - 3rd July - NO BLAZERS REQUIRED NEXT WEEK (please see attached link for uniform guidance)

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All documents regarding curriculum enrichment week can be found on the website here:https://www.chaileyschool.org/chailey-life/curriculum-enrichment-week-2026

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Curriculum Enrichment Week 2026 - 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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Tricky to pronounce names

We want to pronounce students' names accurately and we're aware that some students may find it difficult to correct a teacher when they get it wrong. Therefore, if your child has a difficult to pronounce name, please feel free to email office@chaileyschool.org with a phonetic pronunciation of the game or if you prefer, a recording of the name being said. We will disseminate this to staff and seek to get it as right as possible.

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Chailey School Sponsored Walk 2026 - JustGiving

Dear Chailey Families,

As we come to the end of another busy week, I would like to thank you for your support during the recent spell of extreme temperatures. Your understanding and cooperation have helped us ensure that our students remained safe and comfortable throughout the week.

Looking ahead to next week, students who are in school may wear their Chailey PE kit throughout the week, home clothes for the Sponsored Walk on Friday. No blazers will be required.

This week we also had the pleasure of saying our final farewell to our wonderful Year 11 cohort at their Prom, held at the beautiful East Sussex National. It was a fantastic evening and a fitting celebration of their time at Chailey. We wish every one of our Year 11 students the very best for the future.

Good luck to our Year 10 students as they begin their Work Experience placements next week. We know they will be excellent ambassadors for the school and gain valuable experiences. We also wish our Year 9 students a fantastic time as they head off to Wales Camp this weekend. We hope they enjoy the challenge, adventure and opportunities that lie ahead.

We are looking forward to a successful Curriculum Enrichment Week next week, with a wide range of exciting activities for our students. The week will culminate in our annual Sponsored Walk on Friday, and we hope everyone enjoys taking part while raising money for our school.

Thank you once again for your continued support. I wish you all a wonderful weekend.

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Chailey School is holding its annual sponsored walk on the 3rd July. All funds raised will benefit students at the school.

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Eastbourne LitFest patron, Dame Jacqueline Wilson, will be appearing at the festival on Saturday 26 September 2026 and we are are inviting applications from fans of her books across East Sussex to be part of the event.

The successful applicant will help to interview Dame Jacqueline Wilson on stage in front of a live audience, discussing the books, characters and stories that have inspired generations of readers.

Please share this opportunity with any students who may be interested, and with parents and carers where appropriate.

To apply, students should:

Be aged 11 - 13 on Setp 26th 2026

Have read at least three Jacqueline Wilson books

Live or attend school in East Sussex

Be available on Saturday 26 September 2026

Have parent or guardian permission to take part

Applications may be submitted in writing (up to 200 words) or as a short video (up to 2 minutes). The deadline for applications is Friday 31 July 2026.

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please check the lost property padlet and have your child collect any items they identify. Lost property will be available for students to check next week. Any items not claimed by Thursday 25th June will be disposed of.

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Booking for home learning club Autumn term will go live on Monday 13th July at 8am.

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Help Us Fund Careers Trips – Vote for Chailey School at Tesco

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Help Us Fund Careers Trips – Vote for Chailey School at Tesco

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Chailey School has been selected to take part in the Tesco Stronger Starts community funding scheme. We are raising money to fund our careers trips and activities for KS3 and KS4 students during the 2026–2027 academic year.

These trips give students vital real‑world experiences, helping to raise aspirations and support informed choices about post‑16 and post‑18 pathways by meeting employers, visiting workplaces and exploring future options.

How to cast your vote

Shop in: Tesco Burgess Hill Superstore & Express, Haywards Heath Express Stores at Northlands Wood and Hazelgrove Road

Make a purchase of any value

Receive one red or blue token per transaction at the checkout - if you aren't given one, there is usually a box that you can help yourself to tokens from 🙏

On your way out, place your token in the Tesco Stronger Starts voting box and vote for Chailey School

Where you can vote

Burgess Hill Superstore, RH15 9QT

Haywards Heath Walnut Park Express, RH16 3TG

Burgess Hill Gatehouse Express, RH15 9XB

Haywards Heath Express, RH16 3PH

Voting closes on: 31st July 2026

The project with the most votes in our region can receive up to £1,500, so every single vote really does count. Please support us by voting when you shop — and encouraging family and friends to do the same.

Thank you for your support with this, we have raised money this way for the last two years and have been able to increase the amount of trips that we can run, so every little really does help!

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We are seeing an increase in students wearing oversized jogging bottoms for PE. We would like to remind families that jogging bottoms should be appropriately sized, not overly baggy, and fitted with an elasticated, cuffed or tapered ankle.

Oversized jogging bottoms are not suitable for PE activities and may present a safety risk, potentially resulting in injury.

Please could I ask that you ensure that your child wears appropriately sized jogging bottoms as described above, to support both safety and participation in PE lessons.

Thank you for your support and cooperation.

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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…