Bishop Challoner
Catholic Secondary School
Basingstoke
A Catholic School in the Diocese of Portsmouth
A specialist Mathematics and ICT/Computing College
Welcome to the Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School website. Students will find links to the vle and other online resources, while parents and prospective parents will find information about the school including the prospectus and admissions policy, recent examination results and the latest Ofsted report.
For those students who have ordered a Yearbook, they are due to arrive on Tuesday 27 July and Mrs O'Sullivan has kindly agreed to pass them out to those who come in to school. If you have not yet paid (£12.95), please make sure you bring the correct money in with you. NO PAYMENT, NO BOOK! If you cannot make it on 27 July, you can collect your Yearbook on Results Day, Tuesday 24 August.
We are seeking to build on our recent success in rugby and give the boys the opportunity to test themselves against high-quality opposition. In preparation for competing at a higher level we propose to hold training sessions prior to the start of term - please read the letter from Mr Corish and Mr Dollimore for more details.
We are continuing with our fundraising efforts towards our new Sports Hall and other facilities. The next event will be an Auction of Items and Promises on Friday 15 October, and we need your help! More ...
As a result of our successful redesignation as a Mathematics and Computing College, we have the opportunity to apply for a capital grant of £25,000 to further develop our facilities and our specialism. We would like to introduce Music Technology as an additional examination subject in our very successful Music Department, and we need your help. More ...
In the coming year we are looking to offer a range of courses with something for everyone! Most courses will run on a Monday evening from 5-7pm but others will be one-off courses on a Saturday. For more information please read Mr Letherby's letter and if you are interested, please return the reply slip or contact him by 1 September.
Our latest Ofsted Report, following the inspection in March of this year, is now available - click here.
"Students' achievement and most of their other outcomes are outstanding."
DEPUTY HEAD
After many years of distinguished service, Mrs Jerome is retiring as Deputy Headteacher at the end of this academic year. More ...
After many years of distinguished service, Mrs Jerome is retiring as Deputy Headteacher at the end of this academic year. More ...
Fund-raising for the new Sports Hall is progressing well, thanks to many of you who have already 'bought a brick'. If you haven't done so yet, it's not too late to do this, using the donation form. Don't forget you can watch how building is progressing via our webcam.
GEOGRAPHY - Key Stage 3
An explanation of marks and a level tracker are now available in the Geography section on the Students page.
An explanation of marks and a level tracker are now available in the Geography section on the Students page.
KEY STAGE 4 OPTIONS
The Key Stage 4 Options booklet for 2010-2012 is now available on the Students page.
The Key Stage 4 Options booklet for 2010-2012 is now available on the Students page.
Hampshire Connexions offers a service to all young people aged between 13 and 19 (or up to 25 for young people who have learning difficulties and disabilities). There's more information in the Connexions leaflet and you can visit the Connexions website.
I hope you find this website useful and interesting. Please contact the school if you require any further help or information.
AJ Corish
Headteacher
