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Instagram remains a go-to platform for many young people, offering a constant stream of content, communication and connection.
However, features such as livestreaming, messaging and algorithm-driven feeds can also present risks, including exposure to inappropriate content, social pressure and excessive screen time.
Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide helps parents and educators understand:
• The key risks associated with Instagram
• How features like messaging and public conversations work
• Practical steps to support safer use
The guide also offers advice on setting boundaries, using built-in protections and keeping communication open.
Download the guide here: https://vist.ly/4wviq
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Welcome from the Headteacher
Caterham High has been at the heart of the local community for over 60 years providing an excellent education for all young people that join our thriving institution. We are ambitious for our students, setting high aspirations in all that they do. We aim to ensure that they achieve the best exam results possible, have opportunities to develop their talents and aptit...
Belinda Chapple - Headteacher
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As exam season approaches, many young people rely on revision techniques that feel productive but offer limited long-term impact.
Rereading notes and highlighting can create a false sense of confidence, leaving gaps in understanding when it matters most.
Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide shares simple, evidence-informed strategies to support more effective revision, including:
• Retrieval practice to strengthen memory
• Spaced revision to improve retention
• Building manageable and consistent routines
With practical advice for parents and educators, the guide helps create a balanced approach that supports both confidence and wellbeing.
Access the full guide here: https://vist.ly/4w34t
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Attendance is not optional - It is the difference between falling behind and moving ahead.
When students miss school, they do not just miss lessons - they miss learning. Even a few days off quickly add up, and the impact is real:
📉 Students with poor attendance are far more likely to drop a grade - or several at GCSE and Sixth Form.
📈 Students who attend regularly achieve higher results, stronger progress and leave with more choices for their future.
👨👩👧 Parents & Carers: Every absence matters. Strong attendance now protects your child’s long term success - their grades, their confidence and their future pathways.
🎒 Students: Your future is being built right now. Every lesson you attend moves you closer to your goals. Every lesson you miss puts obstacles in your way.
Show up. Stay focused. Protect your chances.
Excellent attendance is the expectation, not the exception.
Your grades. Your future. Your move.
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #GCSESuccess #FutureReady@Caterham.High.School
Violent clips, online conflicts and shock-value challenges can spread rapidly across social media platforms. Many young people are exposed to this content through algorithms or messaging groups, even when they were not actively searching for it.
Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide explores how viral trends can encourage risky behaviour, normalise violence and create anxiety or fear within communities.
The guide also highlights:
• The emotional and legal risks of sharing violent content
• How social media algorithms amplify harmful material
• Practical advice for parents and educators
Download the guide and support safer online conversations with young people:
https://vist.ly/4vah7
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Attendance is not optional - It is the difference between falling behind and moving ahead.
When students miss school, they do not just miss lessons - they miss learning. Even a few days off quickly add up, and the impact is real:
📉 Students with poor attendance are far more likely to drop a grade - or several at GCSE and Sixth Form.
📈 Students who attend regularly achieve higher results, stronger progress and leave with more choices for their future.
👨👩👧 Parents & Carers: Every absence matters. Strong attendance now protects your child’s long term success - their grades, their confidence and their future pathways.
🎒 Students: Your future is being built right now. Every lesson you attend moves you closer to your goals. Every lesson you miss puts obstacles in your way.
Show up. Stay focused. Protect your chances.
Excellent attendance is the expectation, not the exception.
Your grades. Your future. Your move.
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #GCSESuccess #FutureReady@Caterham.High.School
Last night, our Year 13 community came together for a special Iftar, thoughtfully organised by our Year 13 students.
The evening was a wonderful opportunity to reflect, share food and celebrate the values of community, respect and togetherness.
We are incredibly proud of our Year 13s for leading such a meaningful and inclusive event.
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Our students have been busy developing their microscopy skills this week 🔬✨
They carefully prepared their onion cell slides by removing the thin layer of skin from between the onion’s layers and placing it on a slide using tweezers. After staining the sample with iodine to improve visibility, they added a cover slip and positioned it on the microscope stage for viewing.
A fantastic hands‑on opportunity to explore cell structure up close and deepen their understanding of biology!
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Another fantastic day celebrating Chinese New Year at Caterham! 🧧🐉
Our pupils and staff thoroughly enjoyed today’s special menu and the vibrant atmosphere across the school.
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Streaming platforms have quickly become one of the most popular ways for children to watch TV and films. But behind the convenience of on-demand content are several risks that parents and educators should be aware of.
From excessive screen time and binge watching to age-inappropriate material and algorithm-driven recommendations, our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide explores the realities of children’s streaming habits.
It also provides practical advice to help families create safer viewing environments, including:
✔️ Setting up individual profiles and PINs
✔️ Managing screen time and autoplay
✔️ Talking to children about algorithms and stereotypes
Download the free guide and help support safer streaming habits at home.
https://vist.ly/4uh7n
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🔬 Exploring Scientific Thinking
This week in Science students have been further developing their analytical and investigative skills.
During Year 7 and Year 8 science, pupils conducted a structured investigation into the aerodynamic efficiency of different paper aeroplane designs. Learners generated hypotheses, tested a variety of models and recorded flight performance data to evaluate how alterations in shape and structure influence stability, lift and drag. This inquiry encouraged students to apply principles of forces, motion and scientific method in an engaging and practical context.
Students also participated in a supervised exploration of computer hardware, carefully dismantling Mr Vincent’s Xbox and a laptop to examine internal components. This activity supported their understanding of digital systems, circuit architecture and the relationship between hardware and computational processes.
Both sessions provided valuable experiences in problem solving, critical thinking and evidence based explanation - key competencies at the heart of scientific learning.
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