General Notices

Assessment 2 Reports and Year 11 End of Year Reports

- Year 11 End of Year reports will be available on MCAS on Monday 23rd March

- Assessment 2 reports for Years 7-9 will be available on MCAS on Wednesday 25th March

- Year 10 will receive their assessment 2 reports following the completion of the Year 10 exams in April

Mr Nielsen and Mr Sarabi

Update: Year 7-8 Mandarin Excellence Programme (MEP) Morning Lessons

Dear Parents/Guardians of Year 7 & 8 MEP students, 

The lunch and break-time MEP lessons have been going very well this term - thank you for your continued support. Students have shown a consistently positive attitude towards their learning, which has been wonderful to see.

We will now be introducing morning MEP lessons, beginning on Monday 13th April. Please find the schedule below:

• Monday (Year 7 MEP): 8:30–9:00am, Room 411

• Tuesday (Year 8 MEP): 8:30–9:00am, Room 411

• Wednesday (Year 7 MEP): 8:30–9:00am, Room 447

We appreciate your support in ensuring students arrive promptly and are ready to participate.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, Ms Woo, or Ms Hong via info@ccfplus.com

Kind regards,

Ms J Woo

Head of Mandarin

My Zone Lesson - Wednesday 25th March 2026

Year 7 – The future of the digital world and AI

This lesson:

• Explores whether any jobs exist without digital technology and how technology is used across careers

• Introduces the concept of artificial intelligence (AI) and what it means in simple terms
  Identifies everyday examples of AI that students regularly interact with (eg. phones, apps, recommendations)

• Examines the benefits of AI, such as efficiency, accessibility, and personalisation

• Explores the risks and problems of AI, including job loss, bias, and misinformation

• Encourages discussion about when it is appropriate (and not appropriate) to use AI

• Highlights why using AI for schoolwork can negatively impact learning and understanding

• Develops awareness of digital literacy and future digital skills needed for employment

Year 8 – Reliability of information and critical thinking

This lesson:

• Explores where people get information from today (internet, AI, social media) and how this has changed over time

• Highlights the growing influence of social media and online platforms as sources of news and advice

• Introduces the concept of fake news and misinformation and how common it is online

• Defines critical thinking and why it is essential in a digital world

• Teaches students key questions to ask when evaluating online content (source, purpose, evidence, bias)

• Encourages students to identify emotional manipulation and misleading content online

• Explores how critical thinking applies beyond social media (school, relationships, decision-making)

• Introduces and applies De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats as a structured way to think from different perspectives

Year 9 – AI and work: Plagiarism and reliance vs a helpful tool

This lesson:

• Introduces how AI is used in schoolwork and everyday learning

• Defines plagiarism and explores what counts as plagiarism, including AI-generated content

• Examines the consequences of plagiarism, both academically and ethically

• Explains the difference between using AI as a tool and over-relying on AI

• Encourages discussion on when AI is helpful vs when it is inappropriate to use

• Explores practical ways AI can support revision and learning (eg. summaries, quizzes, flashcards)

• Develops student understanding of how to write effective AI prompts for revision and organisation

• Highlights how AI can support productivity, motivation, and wellbeing, including routines and study planning

Year 10 – Designing the Digital World

This lesson:

• Explores how digital platforms and systems are intentionally designed to influence user behaviour

• Examines common design features (eg. notifications, likes, autoplay) and the behaviours they encourage

• Introduces the idea that technology is not neutral, but shaped by human decisions and goals

• Develops understanding of how small design choices can lead to large-scale behaviour patterns

• Applies digital problem-solving skills to real-world issues affecting young people

• Encourages students to design their own digital solutions to problems using technology

• Develops creative thinking by generating original ideas rather than copying existing solutions

• Evaluates the effectiveness and potential consequences of digital solutions, including unintended impacts

Ms Sugden

Head of MyZone

Reminder: Spring Cleaning? We Can Help!

It’s that time of year again! The nights are getting brighter, the sun is peeking through, and that "spring cleaning bug" is officially in the air. If you are clearing out your cupboards, we have the perfect home for your unwanted items.

If you have a clothing rail that you can donate we would greatly appreciate it!

 👕CCF Uniform & PE Kit Donations

We are looking for donations of pre-loved CCF uniforms and PE kits. If your child has outgrown their uniform, please consider passing it on to help other students.

 🎭A Dickensian Request from the Drama Department

Our talented performers are preparing for our next school production: Oliver! To bring Victorian London to life, the Drama Department would be incredibly grateful for any donations of period-style clothing.

We are specifically looking for:

• For the Workhouse & Street Gangs: Flat caps, waistcoats, oversized shirts, and heavy trousers.

• For the Streets of London: Long skirts, petticoats, shawls, and aprons.

• Formal Wear: Top hats, blazers, or capes.

Even if an item is a little worn or "distressed," it might be exactly what a young Artful Dodger needs!

Where to drop off: Please bring any donations to reception for the attention of Mrs McMorrow.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity. We couldn't put on these shows (or kit out our teams) without you!