Exam time can often build feelings of anxiety and stress amongst young people. That is why it's important that whilst students should be encouraged to work hard, this should not be at the expense of their wellbeing.
Please find a range of advice and guidance for students and parents to help support fears about sitting exams in the following links:
To all Y6 parents with children joining us in September, our Chaucer transition welcome evening is taking place tomorrow where you can find out key information about Chaucer school, meet our headteacher and Y7 team as well as discuss any questions you may have for us. There are 2 sessions available tomorrow evening:
Session 1 starts at 4:30pm
Session 2 starts at 5:30pm
We look forward to meeting you tomorrow.
Tapton School Academy Trust - Online Safety Newsletters for April 2024.
The following revision opportunities are available for Year 11 students over the Easter break.
We have just been informed that Ofsted will inspecting Chaucer School on Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th March 2024. Please see the message below from Ofsted:
On World Book Day, our Y7 English Superstars helped fill our brand new Book Swap Library! If you've read a book and fancy trying something new, swap it for a book on the shelf! Visit it down by student reception and see what grabs your attention. There's a range of fiction, non-fiction and comic books to choose from!
Join us on Thursday 7th March for World Book Day! 
Your challenge, should you choose to accept, is to dress as your favourite Hero
or Villain for the day!
Police have made us aware of children across the north of Sheffield being members of huge WhatsApp and Snapchat groups that are sharing extremely disturbing images and videos. Please check your child's phone and talk to them about staying safe in the world of social media, and help safeguard children from viewing or sharing disturbing imagery.
Please use these links for advice on supporting families with online safety.
Chaucer School - Safer Internet Day - Resources for Parents & Carers.
Sheffield Public Health team have requested we circulate the information below to parents / carers regarding measles. The Public Health team have put together a letter which covers some of the key information on measles, including symptoms to look out for and what to do if your child has come into contact with a measles case.
There are also links to further resources at the end of the letter, including information in a number of languages or visit Measles: Don't let you child catch it flyer (available in 22 languages)
Due to the weather conditions, the decision has been made that school will close to staff and students at 12.20pm.
Any students eligible for free school meals can collect a grab bag from the dining hall before leaving site.
Safer Internet Day is a great opportunity to focus on online safety with your child, whatever their age. This year’s theme is all about change and influence online, and the UK Safer Internet Centre have created a range of pages to help you talk about these issues and ideas with your child, no matter how much time you have and in an age-appropriate way.
Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally in February each year to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology.
The internet can be a great place to have fun and inspire change, and we are encouraging all of our students to stay safe and positive online.
Booking is now available for Year 7 parents evening.
You can book via MCAS or by calling the school office.
Year 7 Parents evening - Wednesday 6th March 2024
All appointments are face to face and are available from 4pm - 6.30pm.
Tapton School Academy Trust - Online Safety Newsletters for February 2024.
Tapton School Academy Trust - Online Safety Newsletters for December 2023 & January 2024.
A message from the School Aged Immunisation Service (SAIS):
On behalf of all the staff at Chaucer we hope you all have a wonderful holiday and look forward to seeing you all in 2024!
School will start at the normal time for all students on Monday 8th January 2024!
Please see the links below for the End of term letter from Mrs Crewe and information regarding vapes from Ms Scott.
Friday 22nd December 2023 will be a Non-uniform - Sportswear day for students. Students can wear PE kit or any other school appropriate non-uniform sportswear. We are suggesting a non-uniform donation of £1 which will be donated to our student council to plan activities in school. Full expectations around non-uniform days can be found at https://www.chaucer.sheffield.sch.uk/uniform
Chaucer School will close at 12.20pm on Friday 22nd December 2023 for the Christmas Holidays. If your child is on FSMs grab bags are available and must be ordered by 12.30pm on Thursday 21st December 2023. These will be ready to collect at the end of school on Friday from the snack bar.
Booking is now available for the Year 8 parents evening, which will be held on the 10th January 2024. Please log onto MCAS or call the school office to book an appointment.
We are delighted to have launched, in partnership with Teach First, the TSAT School Centered Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme.
Our one-year programme involves a powerful mix of self-directed, live training and one-to-one support, with trainees gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) upon completion.
We hope that the programme will inspire the next generation of teachers for both TSAT and the wider sector.
Please see information below from the Local Authority regarding vaccinations.
Information and requests from the Children & Families Directorate and the Public Health Team
Health services across the country are starting to see an increase in the number of cases of measles.
The most important thing to help prevent the spread of measles is to ensure that everyone is vaccinated.
It is important to have the MMR vaccine, and we are asking parents / guardians to take up the offer of an MMR vaccine if their children are not fully vaccinated.
A reminder to all parents, carers and students. School is closed on Monday 27th November and Tuesday 28th November 2023 for Training Days. For more details on term dates, please visit: https://www.chaucer.sheffield.sch.uk/term-dates
The David and Jane Richards Family Foundation, one of the supporters and funders of the Dryden Wifi Project. Are looking for families who wish to sign up for unlimited free broadband in the Dryden Estate area.
STUDENTS FROM CHAUCER SCHOOL TRAINED TO TACKLE BULLYING
BY THE DIANA AWARD
