Starting CHS

in Year 8, Year 9, or Year 10

We always look forward to welcoming new pupils and their families to the CHS community.

Whether joining CHS in Year 8, Year 9 or Year 10 we hope to make every child's move to CHS an enjoyable one. Here is how we plan to do it:

May: CHS Admissions Team will send an invitation for a Transition visit. The invitation will also includes links to crucial forms, uniform lists and digital device information.
June: Transition Visit - Pupils meet their Buddy, Form Tutor, Head of Year and can refamiliarise themselves with life at CHS.
June/July: An email of Final Information will be sent to you by CHS Admissions Team. This will include links to crucial forms, uniform lists and digital device information. Plus! Links to CHS Parents Site, the start of term arrangements, pupil academic preparations for the start of term (if applicable) and pastoral contact information for the start of term.
Induction Morning (1-2 hour duration). We bring all our New Starters in the day before term formally starts. All pupils are set up on CHS's School Network, a School photo and fingerprint for payments is taken ready for the start of term.
First Day: Pupils will be welcomed by their ‘Buddy’ and enjoy their first full day as a Waconian. Lessons usually start by the afternoon.
Early September: Each Head of School runs a Welcome Evening for all parents. This date will be communicated early in the Autumn Term.

To Do List

Make a note of the Induction and Start of Term dates in your diary
Visit the Forms page to check which important paperwork you need to complete and return to School. Please see your email for the deadline.
If your child will be travelling to School by coach, make arrangements with the School Transport team.
Book your in-store appointment to visit our Uniform Supplier, Monkhouse.
Sign-up for instrumental / voice Music lessons.
Visit the Digital Learning section for all you need to know in preparation for September.
Watch the tutorial here to learn how to use CHS's Sport Fixtures website, which includes timings and team lists.

Useful Information

To find out more about everything from Attendance, Absences and Appointments to Timings of the School Day, browse the Useful A-Z menu on the Parents Site.

For Year 8 Entry

In Year 8 pupils will be join the vibrant Lower School Community and in all lessons, will explore at least one of these ‘big questions’ throughout the year:

In preparation for September pupils can prepare for life at CHS by reading a book from the Year 8 ‘Big Questions’ Reading List or those from the Year 7 'Big Questions' list.

In Year 7 pupils began their Waconian Diploma. Find more about this here.

For Year 10 Entry

CHS pupils begin studying topics from their Science GCSE course in Year 9. Your Final Information email from Admissions will share the topics covered in Year 9 Science lessons with you. Please ensure this work is reviewed and if any gaps are identified, pupils should bring any completed work within the area to show their teacher in their first lesson.

Key Contacts

Moving to a new school can be a daunting experience for both students and parents; we are here to answer any questions.

From now until September, if you have any queries relating to your child's first term, please contact the Admissions Team on 0161 488 3345 or email admissions@chschool.co.uk