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Please Support our Robotics Programme
The CCF Design and Technology department is very keen to continue to support our students as they dive into the world of VEX Robotics—a hands-on, future-focused program that teaches teamwork, creativity, and real-world engineering skills.
As interest continues to grow, we are hoping to expand our small stock of resources currently available to our students. The aim is to enable students to fully explore robotics, develop their technical abilities, and even take part in local and national VEX competitions. These opportunities not only ignite passion for STEM, but also help students build confidence, leadership, and problem-solving skills that will carry them into their futures.
To make this possible, we are reaching out to our local business community for support. Donations—big or small—will directly help us purchase additional robotics kits, competition parts, tools, and maintenance supplies. Every contribution makes a meaningful difference and helps open doors for students who are eager to learn, experiment, and achieve great things.
If you or your business would like to support our growing robotics program, we would be incredibly grateful. We are also happy to acknowledge sponsors in our school newsletters, displays, and competition materials as a thank-you for helping our students.
Thank you for taking the time to read and for considering support of this exciting journey. With your help, we can give our students the opportunity to build, innovate, and proudly represent our community at the highest levels.
If you are keen to support your children's development or to get involved in another manner, please contact Mr Scullion via the school email address info@ccfplus.com
Many thanks.
Mr Scullion
Design & Technology
Year 9 Parents/Carers - Options Process
You will have received a letter regarding your child's options process. On Thursday 29th January, Mr Nielsen presented an introduction to the options process in Year 9 assembly. During February your child will receive a detailed Options Handbook and attend assemblies where Heads of Department will introduce the content of each subject.
We will also be holding an Options information evening for parents and pupils on Tuesday 10th February at 6pm in the Sarabi Hall on the school site. The purpose of this talk will be to present the key information about the options process at Christ’s College Finchley. All parents of Year 9 pupils are invited to attend this talk.
Please ensure to complete the following form to confirm your attendance:
Y9 Options Information Evening 2026
The decision on which options your child will study at KS4 will need to be made by Friday 6th March 2026 when the form is due to be returned.
Mr Nielsen
Deputy Headteacher
Year 11 Opportunity
The History department is delighted to be able to offer the opportunity for a select number of Year 11 students to accompany our Year 12s on their visit to see the musical 'Hamilton' on the 3rd March 2026. We will be holding a competition asking students to produce a profile about one of the people who signed the Declaration of Independence.
We have space for 7 students to attend at a discounted cost of £30 each.
For more information please contact me via info@ccfplus.com.
Mr Harvey
History Teacher
My Zone : Next Week's Lesson Years 7- 10
Week 5: My Sexual Health: Staying Safe and Informed (week commencing 2nd Feb)
Next week, lessons will focus on Sexual Health.
Depending on year group, students will be learning about:
How bodies change during puberty and how to look after physical and emotional wellbeing
What sex means in a factual, non-graphic way, and why it is an adult choice
The importance of consent, boundaries, and respect in all relationships
How pregnancy can happen and the role of contraception in preventing pregnancy and infections
Understanding sexual health, including STIs, testing, and reducing stigma
How equality, communication and respect shape healthy relationships now and in the future
Throughout all lessons, students are reminded that:
Learning about sex does not mean being expected to engage in it
There is no pressure, comparison, or “normal” timeline
Everyone’s experiences, feelings and choices are different
Year 7 – Puberty Awareness and What Is Sex?
Lesson covers:
How our bodies change during puberty, including bone growth, growth spurts, body hair, skin and sweat changes, and emotional changes in both boys and girls
Understanding that puberty happens differently for everyone, with differences in timing, speed, shape and size, and that uneven growth and increased appetite are normal
Specific puberty changes influenced by hormones, including testosterone-related changes (eg. voice changes, muscle development) and oestrogen-related changes (eg. periods, weight redistribution)
How hormones affect thoughts, feelings and behaviour, including emotions feeling stronger, mood swings, impulsive actions, and increased sensitivity to others
The impact of puberty on friendships and relationships, such as wanting closer friendships, needing more independence, and managing misunderstandings respectfully
Ways to support emotional wellbeing during puberty, including calming strategies, naming feelings, setting boundaries, good sleep, and clear communication
What sex means in a factual, age-appropriate way, including that it is an intimate activity between consenting adults, and that learning about sex does not mean being expected to have it
Challenging common misconceptions about sex, such as ideas about maturity, popularity, readiness, and pressure, and understanding that respect, consent and emotional readiness matter most
Year 8 – What is sex? Consent, Contraception and Infection
Lesson covers:
What sex means in factual and emotional terms, including that it is an intimate activity between consenting adults, can involve emotions as well as physical actions, and may look different for different people
Key facts about readiness and the law, including that curiosity does not equal readiness, emotional readiness is essential, and the legal age of consent is 16
Challenging common myths about sex, such as ideas that sex equals maturity, popularity, or adulthood, and that sex is only about pregnancy
Consent in all sexual situations, including that consent must be freely given, clear and reversible, and applies to kissing, touching, sharing images, and sexual activity
How pregnancy happens biologically, including the role of eggs, sperm, fertilisation and implantation, and why pregnancy does not happen automatically
An overview of contraception methods, including condoms, the contraceptive pill, the implant, IUDs and emergency contraception, and their different purposes
Understanding STIs (sexually transmitted infections), how they are passed on, examples students may have heard of, and why some STIs show no symptoms
Why condoms, testing and communication matter for sexual health, including that only condoms reduce STI risk, untreated STIs can affect health and fertility, and STIs are medical conditions, not a cause for shame
Year 9 – Reproductive Choices, safe sex and the law
Lesson covers:
Who makes the decision if someone becomes pregnant, including understanding that the pregnant person makes the final choice because all options involve their body and health
Why informed choice matters, recognising that while others (partner, parents, family) may be affected, healthy conversations and support are encouraged without removing bodily autonomy
The option of continuing the pregnancy and parenting, including medical care during pregnancy and the emotional, physical, financial and lifestyle impacts on parents, the child and extended family
The option of adoption, including continuing the pregnancy, legal care by another family, and possible emotional impacts for the birth parents, child, and adoptive family
The option of abortion, including that it is legal medical care in the UK, accessed through healthcare professionals, and can involve a wide range of physical and emotional experiences
Understanding that there is no single “right” choice, and that the best decision is one made from an informed place that supports the pregnant person’s wellbeing
How laws and access affect bodily autonomy, using the U.S. example to show how removing legal rights can limit choice and create inequality based on location and resources
How contraception and sexual health reduce the chance of crisis decisions, including types of contraception, what to do if contraception fails, and why STI prevention, testing and stigma-free healthcare matter
Year 10 – Sexual relationships and health in the future
Lesson covers:
How equality and respect shape safe sexual relationships, including shared decision-making, mutual consent, and recognising that sex should never be expected or pressured
The importance of open, honest conversations about sex, understanding that communication is key to a healthy sex life and that comparing experiences or timelines is unhelpful and unrealistic
How media and social narratives can distort expectations about sex, often presenting it as performance-based, risk-free or constant, rather than something personal, emotional and varied
Understanding power imbalances and coercion, including how differences in age, confidence, experience, popularity or control can affect consent and make sexual situations unsafe
Developing skills to communicate sexual boundaries clearly, including expressing comfort levels, responding respectfully to others’ boundaries, and recognising that consent must be ongoing and reversible
How sexual health choices affect fertility and future options, including the impact of STIs on fertility and why prevention, testing and early treatment matter
Wider factors that influence fertility and reproductive health, such as women’s health conditions (e.g. PCOS, endometriosis), under-fueling and nutrition, and men’s health factors including testosterone levels and the impact of performance-enhancing drugs
Understanding sexual health as part of whole-body wellbeing, recognising the connection between physical health, mental wellbeing, lifestyle factors (sleep, stress, substance use), and long-term sexual and reproductive health
Year 11 – NO MYZONE LESSON
Study skills session
Ms Sugden
Head of MyZone
Y13 Mock Examination Results
Y13 students were given the results from their mock examinations today. Results are now available to parents on your My Child At School (MCAS) account in the reports section.
If you have any issues with accessing your MCAS account, please email mcas@ccfplus.com
Mr Nielsen
Deputy Headteacher
CCF - Cambodia Trek Launch Letter.pdf
Reminder: STEM Futures- Year 10 & 12 Programmes
Careers information:
For students of Black heritage interested in studying STEM.
A multi-year programme of activities and support for students of Black heritage who are interested in studying STEM.
STEM Futures has been developed to support students discover the wide range of subjects within STEM studies and support them with the university application process. Students can join the programme in Year 10 or Year 12.
Students will take part in subject-specific workshops linked to the STEM subjects they are studying at GCSE or A Level. They will also join a range of engaging personal development sessions focused on exam preparation and communication skills designed to help students feel more confident about their future in STEM.
Events run in-person so applicants need to live in London to be able to commute to South Kensington Campus.
Applications are open and will close on Monday 9 February 2026 for Year 10 and Monday 12 January 2026 for Year 12.
You can find more information here:
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