Executive Headteacher @ChessbrookHead
Executive Headteacher at Chessbrook ESC Hertfordshire Joined February 2011-
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We were delighted to welcome Year 11 students in for their exam results on Thursday. The amazing results are a testament to the hard work, commitment & resilience you've shown. Moving forward, all our school news will be posted on Instagram. Follow us @Chessbrookesc!
Enrichment Week provides students with valuable learning opportunities, teaching life skills and creating memorable experiences! Last Friday, everyone enjoyed a wonderful day at the Aquadrome by the lake! 🚣
Our enrichment theme blended with competitive spirit at our annual Sports Day on Monday at StoneX Stadium, hosted by @Saracens. A fantastic day of skill, courage, resilience & great pride from all teams. It's days like this that students remember far beyond their school years!
Heading into the summer break, we had an extremely engaging & informative circle time about opportunities available locally during the summer. Take a look at the links below👇 👉 watfordactually.com/big-screen-tow… 👉 watfordcommunityfamilyfunday.org 👉 watford.gov.uk/news/article/6…
A beautiful half term down at the lake has come to an end and what amazing weather they've enjoyed! ☀️ 🎣 Our AP fishing courses at KS3 & KS4 are more than just fishing. Paul & his team educate young people on water safety, eco systems, biodiversity & responsible fishing.
We're Hiring: School Business Manager 💼 H8–H9 | Full-time or Part-time | Permanent 🗓️ Start: Autumn 2025 ⏰ Apply by: 10am, 5th Sept 2025 Apply 👉 shorturl.at/Uj6th
Feeling nervous about starting secondary school? 🤔 Tip 3 from our #TopTransitionTips Write down your questions or worries and talk them through with a trusted adult. Do you know someone already at the school? Ask them! 🗣️
🎾𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫🎾 Wimbledon might be the headline event this month but our @KingsTrust students have been working alongside tennis coaches at Gosling Park to improve their skills. Last week individuals took home trophies & medals for their performance & progress!🏆
We continue to spread our 'Transition Top Tips' as Year 6 students continue to prepare for the next stage in their education.🪜 With a few weeks remaining of the term, use the time to get into good morning routines.
A couple of tips from our friends at @Chessbrookesc for those preparing for transition to secondary school! #thegrangeacademy #transition #year6
Brilliant visit to Evolve Salon in Watford today! ✂️ Our student got first-hand insights from a pro stylist - real talk on breaking into the industry and what it takes to succeed!💇♀️
This week’s Learning Outside the Classroom took us to Dropbar Bikes in Riverside Park, where Shaun led a hands-on bike maintenance session. Full of practical tips, he helped students walk away with squeaky‑clean, smooth‑running bikes 🚲🔧
We’re proud to launch our Future Leaders Programme with the first cohort of successful applicants. 💙 With course books designed, printed, and ready, they’re set to begin developing their leadership skills, deepening their understanding, and engaging reflective practice.
The final term of our Scrabble Challenge is now up in the English corridor – have a go! Can you score more than 20 using the letters provided? These interactive displays are a fun, visual way to keep students thinking about English throughout the day.
We're proud to have been awarded the highest level for Emotional and Mental Wellbeing in Education by Hertfordshire. This award recognises our advanced whole-school approach to supporting emotional and mental wellbeing across our students, their families & our schools.
Primary R&R have been taking activities outside to manage the rising temperatures! Today we had lots of fun making salt jars for our final session this term! We will miss you all but so proud of how far you've all come!
Massive shoutout to @Wenzelsthebaker and especially Adam for an unforgettable day! Our students got hands on baking bread, decorating gingerbread men and fairy cakes and even had a behind-the-scenes tour of the factory. Smiles (and icing) everywhere! 🍞🍰👨🍳
Congratulations Mr Caldwell! 🚴 On Saturday, Mr Caldwell conquered the 243km Coast to Coast from Seascale to Whitby in just one day! Raising funds for The Saracens Foundation, who deliver fantastic mentoring in schools across South West Hertfordshire.
𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 # 1⃣
100% again in all Gatsby Benchmarks! 🏆 Huge thanks to Mrs Pantelli, Ms Vincent-Edwards & SfYP careers advisor Matt Penn for outstanding work in this area making sure our students get fantastic careers guidance and opportunities.
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