The Bishops' Blue Coat C of E High School

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The deadline for Year 7 Secondary Applications is October 31st. Visit cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk to complete your application

A group of our Y7-9 students competed in the Chester and District Cross Country this week. The girls put in a fantastic performance with 6 finishing in the top 20 in their age group meaning they’ve been selected to represent Cheshire at the District championships in February!

Our girls' football team delivered an impressive performance against a tough opponent from Stockport this week, winning the match 5-0. Chloe M stood out by scoring four goals, while Edie B secured the fifth goal. The next round is scheduled to take place at home in November.

Earlier this week Mr Thomas and some of our Y10 students attended a Greek Theatre Enrichment Day at @TheQueensSchool The day was both enjoyable and enriching, giving students a deeper appreciation of classical theatre while developing their performance and analytical skills.

Revd. Hana is seeking poets to compose an acrostic poem for an art piece with prizes for the top poems! We would like you to use the phrase “Upside Down Kingdom". For further details, please speak to your English teacher.

Year 9 have also been enjoying their Food and Nutrition lessons this week, making their own shortcrust pastry for jam tarts.

Year 6 parents - the deadline for Year 7 Secondary Applications is October 31st. To complete your application visit cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Year 7 have been working hard in their first Food and Nutrition practical, with a key focus on health and safety and knife skills to make a protein rich, colourful salad.

This week we celebrate the historic appointment of Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury — the first woman to hold this sacred office. As she prepares for her formal installation early next year, let us keep Archbishop-designate Sarah and family in our prayers

Year 6 parents - the deadline for Year 7 Secondary Applications is October 31st. To complete your application visit cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk For more information about us, visit our admission page: buff.ly/UpPxhUj

This week is Dyslexia Awareness Week with @BDAdyslexia Dyslexia Awareness Week is a chance to highlight ways to help children with dyslexia thrive. One of the most important skills to nurture is reading—it’s essential for learning and confidence. Scroll to see some quick tips

Cheshire Young Carers are running sessions in both Chester and Ellesmere Port, these sessions allow young people to meet other young carers and take part in a range of fun activities. If you would like to find out more please see Mrs Abbinnett in the pastoral hub @CYC_youngcarers

More fun in the MFL department this week - Year 9 Spanish enjoy a game of present tense snakes and ladders

Macmillan Coffee Morning - Cake for a Cause! Our amazing staff have baked, donated, and enjoyed some delicious cakes today to raise money for @macmillancancer Thank you to everyone who joined us in making today so special. Every slice and every donation makes a real difference!

Thank you to all 20 MFL Associate Teachers and their mentors who spent the day with us team teaching our Year 7 French and Spanish students and running a superb European Day of Languages lunchtime fair

We're hiring! We are looking for a Teacher of Psychology and Health and Social Care to join our team. Visit our website to find out more and to apply: buff.ly/eHIcIgk

Our new extra curricular timetable begins on Monday. Come along to try something new and make new friends!

🙌 Year 5 & 6 – Join Us at Chester Cathedral! 🎄 Church of England Primary Schools – don’t miss this year’s Carol Service 2025 “No One Left Behind”! 📅 Monday, 8th Dec 2025 ⏰ 1–3 PM buff.ly/axvEYDZ

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