Year 7 Information Hub

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Welcome to the Year 7 information hub!

We are thrilled to welcome our new students as they begin their exciting secondary school journey at Chorlton High. Year 7 is a crucial time for settling in, building friendships, and adapting to new routines and expectations. Our dedicated Year 7 team is committed to ensuring a smooth and positive transition.

On this page, you'll find key information and resources to support your child throughout this important foundational year.

Year 7: Foundation and Transition

  • Smooth Transition: Successfully moving from primary to secondary school, feeling safe and welcomed.
  • Building Routines: Adapting to the secondary school timetable, homework expectations, and navigating the school site.
  • Establishing Foundations: Developing core knowledge and skills across a broad curriculum.
  • Making Connections: Building positive relationships with peers and staff.

Understanding School Values and Expectations:

Learning to embody our Qualities of Success and apply our SCHOLAR Habits daily.

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Parental Information and Useful Links:

Term Dates 2024-2025

Autumn Term

Staff only Monday 2nd September 2024 INSET (School closed to students.)
Tuesday 3rd September 2024 INSET (School closed to students.)
Term starts Wednesday 4th September 2024 (All students return to school.)
Half term holiday Monday 21st October - Friday 25th October 2024
Staff only Thursday 21st November 2024 INSET (School closed to students.)
Staff only Friday 22nd November 2024 INSET (School closed to students.)
Term ends Friday 20th December 2024
Christmas holiday Monday 23rd December 2024 - Friday 3rd January 2025

Spring Term

Staff only Monday 6th January 2025 - INSET (School closed to students.)
Term starts Tuesday 7th January 2025 (Students return to school.)
Half term holiday Monday 17th February - Friday 21st February 2025
Term ends Friday 4th April 2025
Easter holiday Monday 7th April - Friday 18th April 2025

Summer Term

Term starts Tuesday 22nd April 2025 (Students return to school.)
May Day Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2025
Half term holiday Monday 26th May - Friday 30th May 2025
Term ends Friday 18th July 2025
  Monday 21st July 2025 - INSET (Disaggregated - school closed to staff and students.)
Tuesday 22nd July 2025 - INSET (Disaggregated - school closed to staff and students.)

Term Dates 2025-2026

Autumn Term

Staff only Monday 1st September 2025 INSET (School closed to students.)
Tuesday 2nd September 2025 INSET (School closed to students.)
Term starts Wednesday 3rd September 2025 (All students return to school.)
Half term holiday Monday 27th October - Friday 31st October 2025
Staff only Thursday 20th November 2025 INSET (School closed to students.)
Staff only Friday 21st November 2025 INSET (School closed to students.)
Term ends Friday 19th December 2025
Christmas holiday Monday 22nd December 2025 - Friday 2nd January 2026

Spring Term

Staff only Monday 5th January 2026 - INSET (School closed to students.)
Term starts Tuesday 6th January 2026 (Students return to school.)
Half term holiday Monday 16th February - Friday 20th February 2026
Term ends Thursday 2nd April 2026
Easter holiday Friday 3rd April - Friday 17th April 2026

Summer Term

Term starts Monday 20th April 2026 (Students return to school.)
May Day Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2026
Half term holiday Monday 25th May - Friday 29th May 2026
Term ends Friday 17th July 2026
  Monday 20th July 2026 - INSET (Disaggregated - school closed to staff and students.)
Tuesday 21st July 2026 - INSET (Disaggregated - school closed to staff and students.)

Our Chorlton High uniform unites everyone, building a strong sense of belonging that helps every student feel connected as a vital part of our school community.

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School Uniform:

  • White buttoned shirt tucked in at all times.
  • Black, full length school trousers (We do not accept chinos, jeans, Jean material, skinny jeans or leggings) or
  • CHS logo branded skirt. (Two styles available to choose from. Please note skirt's length should be a maximum of 2” above the knee or 4” below the knee.)
  • Plain black shoes or all black trainers (No white or coloured soles/rim/logos).
  • Plain black socks/plain black opaque tights.
  • Blazer with embroidered CHS logo - This is compulsory for Year 7-9 and optional for Years 10 and 11.
  • Black jumper/cardigan with our embroidered CHS logo. This is compulsory for Years 10 and 11 if they choose not to wear a blazer and optional for students in Years 7-9.

PE Kit:

  • T-shirt - black with embroidered CHS logo.
  • Shorts - black shorts with CHS embroidered logo or 
  • Jogging pants - black with CHS embroidered logo.
  • Socks - black football socks.
  • Sports top/Training top - black with CHS embroidered logo - Please note that these items are not compulsory.

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Current Extra-curricular Offer - Spring-2025

Get Involved: Extra-Curricular Activities!

Learning at Chorlton High goes far beyond the classroom!

We offer a wide range of exciting, high-quality extra-curricular clubs and activities (often called 'enrichment'). These are a vital and fun part of school life.

Why Join In?

Our aim is to help students become confident, resilient, well-rounded citizens ready for the world.

Participating in these activities helps you to:

  • Build confidence and discover new talents
  • Develop personally and socially
  • Make new friends
  • Explore interests and deepen your learning

Try Something New!

We encourage every student to join at least one extra activity.

It's a fantastic way to have fun, contribute to our school community, and enrich your whole Learning Journey at Chorlton High School!

For further information and resources, please CLICK the link below to be directed to our main Home Learning page.

Home Learning

Home Learning: Success Beyond the Classroom

Home Learning is vital for student success throughout their 5-year Learning Journey with us!

It helps build essential skills like getting organised and time management – empowering students to become confident, independent learners.

What It Is and Why It Matters

Home Learning is work set by our teachers for students to complete outside of regular lesson time, and usually involve independent working.

These tasks are carefully planned as a key part of the curriculum designed to help students to:

  • Understand topics more deeply
  • Improve your results
  • Develop great study habits for the future

Where to Do Home Learning

Think 'work smarter'!

While often done at home, students don't always have to do it there. Sometimes it's better or easier to complete tasks at school, especially if they:

  • Need school resources (like computers, books, or equipment)
  • Find it easier to focus away from home distractions

We have spaces and support available in school to help all of our students succeed with Home Learning.

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