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Governors Announcement

Posted by Stephanie Stephanie

A meeting took place on 16 May between the Governing Body, representatives from Barclays Bank and the Chetwynde Support Group. The CSG presented their plans for securing the long term future of the school to all those present. The Governing Body acknowledged the very hard work and commitment shown by the CSG over the last [...]

Urgent News

Posted by andy

Dear parents We are taking the unusual but necessary step of writing to you all because of the wholly unacceptable behaviour of a small minority of Chetwynde parents and former pupils. When the Governing Body announced with great regret that the school would be closing, it was inevitable and understandable that emotions would run high. [...]

Thank You!

Posted by Stephanie Stephanie

I would like to thank all those who sponsored my recent sky dive in aid of St. Mary’s Hospice. I raised £687 including gift aid for the hospice so thank you all very much indeed. Daniel Young

Latest comms from the Governing Body

Posted by Stephanie Stephanie

Dear Parents and Staff, I am writing to inform you that the Governing Body have unanimously agreed to resign as soon as possible. The present Governing Body feel that this will give the best opportunity to the Chetwynde Support Group to develop their ideas in their attempt to rescue the school. We recognise that the [...]

FAQs Document from the Governors

Posted by andy

During the past few weeks, the governors have frequently been asked many questions about the school and about their various roles in its management. In order to provide readily accessible answers to the main questions, a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ summary has been prepared.  FAQs Document from the Governors

Governors

Posted by andy

At the meeting on Friday 20th April the governors were asked to declare who are the members of the two limited companies. This has now been investigated and in a company limited by guarantee, there are no members.

Governors Announcement

Posted by andy

The governing body would like to thank everyone that attended the meeting in the School Theatre on Friday 20th April. There was much discussion about the next steps of the process, so to be sure everyone understands the process, this is what has happened and will be happening: We have appointed a specialist solicitor to [...]

Charity Parachute Jump

Posted by andy

On April 21st Daniel Young in the Lower Sixth will be making a parachute jump in aid of St.Mary’s Hospice. He volunteers at the hospice twice a week and is keen to help them hence asked his parents to pay for him to do the jump as his Christmas present so that he could raise [...]

Junior National Swimming Finals

Posted by andy

Congratulations to the Junior National swimming team they have qualified in both events for the English Schools National swimming finals in June. Mr Boyd

Chetwynde School statement

Posted by andy

Following the announcement that Chetwynde is to close in July at the end of next term, the school’s board of governors have been holding regular meetings to ensure the school remains fully functional when it reopens after the Easter holiday. Chair of governors, Dr Gerry Murray, said: “The educational welfare of our pupils is of [...]