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🌭 Hot Dog Day Highlights! 🌭
What a fabulous day it’s been! Our students had a blast at today’s pop-up Hot Dog event, and the atmosphere was sizzling with excitement.
We received so many wonderful compliments from both staff and students, not just about the delicious food, but also the fun outfits worn by our amazing catering team.
A huge thank you to our amazing catering staff who made the day so special for our students and staff!
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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Some see hard work. You see a Happy Ever After. Foster for Redbridge Council.
You could be the one to teach a teenager independence and help to guide and coach them into adulthood and help with Prom outfits of course!
Over 300 children in Redbridge are unable to stay at home for a variety of different reasons and need foster care. Be the positive change that they need and help to make a difference to their life.
If you have a place in your heart and home to foster a young person, please call us on 020 8708 6068 or join us at our next virtual information session on 18 July 2025 10am to 11am. Visit https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/fosteringschools to book a place.@Caterham.High.School
Students in years 7, 8, 9 and 10 were treated to an excellent African Drum Workshop. The students had a great time playing the various rythms.
#africandrums #drumming #worldmusic #music@Caterham.High.School
Thanks to West Ham who delivered their ‘Stop the Hate’ workshops to year 9 students. The students also had a physical activity session included in the workshops.
#westham #workshops #racism #discrimination #year9 #discriminationawareness@Caterham.High.School
Year 11 Prom 2025 - A great time was had by all the students, we wish them well for the future.
#prom #year11 #GCSE #FurtherEducation@Caterham.High.School
New name, new features… same concerns? 🎮🛑 The Nintendo Switch 2 is the Japanese gaming giant’s latest console, and while it boasts impressive updates, it also brings a few new features for parents and educators to be aware of.
From the arrival of real-time GameChat 🗣️ and a plug-in camera 📷 to an easier path to mature content 🔞 and in-app spending 💸, there’s a lot to consider. Our guide sets out what adults need to know, and how they can keep gaming fun and safe for the children in their care🛡️.@Caterham.High.School
Year 12 students had a great experience at The Royal Veterinary college hearing from vets and vet nurses about their journey into the industry. Students got to diagnose Bruno and learnt how to x-ray and bandage animals. Great to see ex Caterham science teacher Mr Spall running the outreach team at RVC.
#vet #veterinarynurse #animalcare #year12 #careers #GCSEs #Alevels #AlevelSuccess@Caterham.High.School
Congratulations to the Caterham staff who won a #Pearson National Teaching Award of Excellence. Thank you also to the many students and parents/carers who shared messages of appreciation to our teaching and support staff on #thankateacherday #excellence #awardwinning@Caterham.High.School
YouTube Kids is designed to be the safer cousin of the regular YouTube app; however, built-in risks continue to pose concerns 👀 From targeted advertising to addictive design, there’s more going on behind the scenes than many realise. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide breaks it all down.
Whether it’s inappropriate content slipping past filters or tech-savvy kids bypassing parental settings, YouTube Kids still needs careful oversight. Our guide provides clear, easy-to-follow tips to help adults keep young users protected while still enjoying their favourite videos 🎬🛡@Caterham.High.School
Well done to the students of the week from Year 10.
#achievement #hardwork #year10@Caterham.High.School
Generative AI can be a brilliant tool for creativity and learning 🎨🧠 – but it’s not without its hazards. With 3 in 4 pupils now using generative AI (up from just 2 in 5 last year!), it’s more important than ever for parents and educators to understand the risks⚡
This week’s guide breaks down the key safety concerns around generative AI tools and offers expert advice for keeping young users safe. From encouraging critical thinking to safeguarding their privacy, find out how to help children use AI safely and smartly 🚀
