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Foreword 

As we reach the end of a busy and rewarding half-term, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the many achievements and opportunities that have taken place across our school community. It has been a period characterised by enthusiasm, commitment, and a strong sense of shared purpose.

We were particularly delighted to celebrate the achievements of England and British Lion International and Leicester Tiger captain, Ollie Chessum and his brother, Leicester Tiger Lewis, whose success continues to inspire our students. A photo is included in this edition, and we are proud to highlight their accomplishments. A fuller feature article is available on the school website as part of the CIT News Stories, and I encourage you to take the time to read more about their journey since leaving Carre’s.

This term has also seen a wide range of activities that enrich our students’ experiences beyond the classroom. Our Year 8 STEM Day was a clear highlight, providing opportunities for students to apply their learning creatively and collaboratively. The energy, curiosity and innovation on display were exceptional, and we are pleased to include a write-up and photographs capturing the day.

We are grateful to our PTA for organising a bingo evening to bring together families and staff. Events such as this play an important role in strengthening our community and supporting the wider work of the school in a fun way whilst raising money for the school.

Our ongoing Namibia fundraising efforts continue to gather momentum, demonstrating the generosity and global awareness of our students. Thank you to all who have contributed so far; your support is making a meaningful difference.

In the arts, congratulations go to Fred Brook for achieving Grade 4 Piano — a significant milestone that reflects dedication and musical talent. We are proud of his accomplishment.

We are also proud to introduce our Senior Prefect Team, whose photographs are included in this Newsletter. They have already begun to demonstrate leadership, responsibility, and a commitment to serving the school community, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make.

Looking ahead, we are excited to share details of our Giant Orchestra Day, including the introduction of our new bass drum, which will further enhance the musical opportunities available to our students. This promises to be a fantastic celebration of collective performance and creativity.

Finally, I would like to remind parents and carers that key CIT Policies are available via the link provided, ensuring transparency and clarity in all aspects of our provision.

As always, thank you for your continued support. I wish all our students, families, and staff a restful and enjoyable half-term break.

Mr Law
Headteacher

Useful Dates

Start of Term 6
All Day
01
June
Year 10 History Trip
All Day
04
June
Year 7 & 8 Internal Examinations
All Day
from 08 Jun until 12 Jun
08
June
Year 8 Geography Skegness Fieldwork
All Day
16
June
Rewards Trip - Lincolnshire Show
All Day
17
June
Year 12 UCAS Information Evening
5:00pm – 7:00pm
18
June
Year 12 Internal Examinations
All Day
from 22 Jun until 23 Jun
22
June
New Intake Evening
5:00pm – 6:15pm
22
June
New Intake Evening
5:00pm – 6:15pm
23
June
New Intake Day
All Day
26
June
Year 11 Prom
7:00pm – 10:00pm
26
June
Giant Orchestra Day
All Day
30
June

New Senior Prefect Team

Head Boy – Ryan 

Hear Girl – Alexandra  

Deputy Head Boys – Charlie and Jake

Deputy Head Girl – Frankie

School Council Representatives – Reece and Sam

The Team 'took over' their duties from Friday 15 May.

Good luck, and we hope you have a good year!

Rugby Internationals Return to Carre's

England internationals Ollie and Lewis Chessum returned to their old stomping ground recently when they visited us here at Carre's. Joined by their Leicester Tigers teammate Jack van Poortvliet, they were on hand to help raise awareness of an ambitious national initiative launched by Gallagher to boost rugby participation in schools across the UK.

What a fantastic and inspirational day, particularly for our current students. 

Thank you for visiting – you are welcome back any time.

(see the News Story below and on our website for the full story)

Policies - CIT Academies

Namibia Fundraising

In July, students in Year 11 and 12 from Kesteven and Sleaford High School and Carre's Grammar School will be undertaking an expedition in Namibia. 

Part of this trip includes working in a rural Namibian school.  Over the past few months, we have been raising money to replace the blankets and mattresses in the hostel blocks at the schools.  I am happy to announce that we have exceeded our target and have raised a total of £5995.  We will now liaise with the three schools and order all the equipment that they need.  We will also be able to buy school books and stationery. 

Thank you so much to all the students who have worked hard to achieve this target, and to all the parents/family members who have supported them!

Students have also been working hard to fundraise towards the cost of their own trips.  I have been blown away by the efforts of many of the students.  Some have covered the cost of the whole expedition through fundraising! They have been carrying out activities such as:

Village bingo nights

Vinted sales

Car boot sales

Sponsored walks and runs

Cleaning 

Caring for elderly relatives

Well done to everyone! I look forward to spending time with you all in Namibia.

Mrs M Brook, Teacher of Geography

YEAR 8 STEM Day

Recently our Year 8 students took part in an exciting STEM activities programme (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).  The days featured a range of engaging sessions delivered by both school staff and external organisations, giving students valuable insight into the wide range of STEM careers available.

A team from Siemens in Lincoln delivered a hands-on challenge to construct a vehicle that would safely transport a teddy bear.

 

The Initiative for Interstellar Studies (I4IS) delivered a fascinating session titled “Skateboards to Starships” introducing students to the possibility of engineering in Interstellar Exploration while linking current physics studies to real world applications.

The final session, “Reaching Altitude”, was delivered by a former student currently undertaking a degree level apprenticeship at SAFRAN. This engaging lesson was on flight and features of aeroplanes.

Mrs Corbould, Senior Science Technician

Music

The Music Department is very excited to receive an Orchestral Bass Drum.  This was purchased through an application for funding made by Mr Linforth, School Business Manager and CIT to the UMUK Sound Foundation.

The bass drum has arrived just in time for this year’s Giant Orchestra Day, where it will be put to very good use and will certainly make its presence felt!

Mrs Quinton, Head of Music

Giant Orchestra Day

This year’s Giant Orchestra Day will take place on Tuesday 30 June in the Sports Hall. 

Each year we have approximately 200 musicians from local schools supported by Lincolnshire Music Service, Sleaford Concert Band and The RAF Auxiliary Band who spend the day rehearsing four pieces of music, culminating in a short concert at 3pm.

This year we will be playing: a medley of tunes from the ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ films by John Powell, ‘Fossils’ from ‘Carnival of the Animals’ by Saint Saens, ‘Nessun Dorma’ by Puccini and (following its popular performance at this year’s Superbowl) ‘Baile Inolvidable’ by Bad Bunny. 

Carre’s students (and family members) can sign up for the event using this QR code, or contact enquiries@carres.uk.

  It should be an amazing day!

 A huge well done to Fred in Year 7, who passed his Grade 4 piano exam with a Merit!

Design and Technology Rolls-Royce Careers Talk  

Carre's Grammar School Design and Technology Department were delighted to welcome back ex-student Luke Padley.

Luke has progressed on to become the Final Assembly Production Manager, with a focus on quality assurance at Rolls-Royce. Luke delivered an interesting presentation to Year 10 Technology students on his career pathway of an apprenticeship since leaving Carre's.

After the presentation, Luke showcased the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, showing the different engineering considerations and design features. 

The students appreciated this informative session and found it very insightful.

The Design and Technology staff would like to extend their thanks to Luke for giving up his time to share his journey.

Junior Maths Challenge Success 

On Tuesday 29 April 118, Year 7 and Year 8 students took part in the Junior Maths Challenge, a national competition designed to encourage mathematical reasoning, precision, and problem-solving skills. The challenge included a wide range of demanding questions that tested students’ abilities in logic, algebra, geometry, and number patterns. Participants were encouraged to think carefully and apply their mathematical knowledge in creative and unfamiliar situations.

We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students this year. An impressive nine students were awarded Gold Certificates for their exceptional performance in the competition, while thirty-seven students achieved Silver Certificates and thirty-eight students were awarded Bronze Certificates.

Six students qualified for the prestigious Kangaroo Round, which will take place on Tuesday 9 June: Owen Compton, Albie Hughes, Harley Sealey, Henry Cook, Oliver Godfrey and Hayden Skeith.

Special congratulations go to Owen Compton, who achieved both Best in School and Best in Year 7, and to Oliver Godfrey, who achieved Best in Year 8.

Congratulations to everyone involved for their hard work and success, and we wish the students competing in the Kangaroo Round the very best of luck.

Students Visit Toledo and Madrid

47 Year 10, 12 and 13 students recently visited Toledo and Madrid.  They had a packed itinerary. 

Day 1 – Welcome to Spain 

Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage city. Here students met their host families and settled in for their first evening.

Day 2 – Cooking and History Exploration

Hands-on Spanish cooking class to learn authentic recipes and enjoy the meal they prepared together.

Guided tour of Toledo, where they explored the city of the Three Cultures (Christian, Muslim, Jewish).

Day 3 – Fun at Warner Theme Park

A full day at Warner Park, one of Spain’s top amusement parks, followed by dinner with host families.

Day 4 – School Visit  

Visit to a Spanish school to meet students and practice conversation.

Bowling and shopping mall excursion before dinner.

Day 5 – Madrid Discovery and Departure  

Guided walking tour of Madrid’s historic centre.

Visit to the Prado Museum or Retiro Park by kart.

Visit to the iconic Bernabéu Stadium before the return flight to the UK.

 A big thank you to the host families and the members of staff who accompanied the students.

Free School Meals

If you receive any benefits, you should tell your school as they can get extra funding called the Pupil Premium grant. This includes:

Universal Credit - your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)

Income Support

Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance

Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

The guaranteed element of the state Pension Credit

Child Tax Credit (provided you're not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more £16,190)

Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

Children who get paid these benefits directly can also get free school meals.

If your family is facing hardship, https://www.gov.uk/ 

PTA Fundraising

Carre’s Grammar School, part of Community Inclusive Trust

Carre’s Grammar School PTA registered charity number 1002210

May 2026

A group of parents from Carre's Grammar School has recently re-established the school's PTA to raise funds to support the school with extra resources to benefit the students.

The PTA is currently raising funds for new outdoor table tennis tables at Northgate Sports Hall which would be available not just for students but also for members of the community outside school hours. We are also supporting the creation of a sensory garden in the school grounds. Lots of other projects requested by the students themselves, via the School Council, will follow.

Our next major event is a Family Bingo session to be held on Friday 3 July. During the evening there will be six games, and we are looking for sponsors for each game of £100 each. Each sponsorship will come with 4 free sets of Bingo cards for the night and your business name and logo would be used on promotional materials, as well as being displayed on screen during the sponsored game and at the interval.

We are applying for a licenced bar for the evening and hot and soft drinks will also be available.

If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact us on parentsassociation@carres.uk or 07973 330765

There will also be a raffle during the event, naturally, and any donations of raffle prizes would be most welcome. These could either be collected by one of our team or left at the school office clearly marked for the PTA, please. Line and Full House prizes, with values ranging from £10 to £25 would also be much appreciated.

Please do contact us if you need any further information. The closing date for sponsorship is Friday 19 June.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Many thanks

Debbie Scott, Governance Professional, Charlotte Baker, CGS Treasurer,            Sally Wilson, Assistant Headteacher                 

 Lincolnshire Initial Teacher Training, who work across Lincolnshire, offer post-graduate teacher training. If you are interested in a career in teaching, please see below, with details of online and face-to-face recruitment events.

 

 

Miss Angus, Head of Art 

Youth Activities and Events in North Kesteven

Regular Sessions at Mosaic Youth Club

Youth Club
Fridays 7pm–9pm
A lively weekly youth club offering games, creative activities, and a friendly space to hang out with Youth Workers.
Cost: 50p entry (first visit free)
Activities: Pool, table tennis, crafts, games consoles, VR, board games, movies, plus special projects and events

After-School Drop-In
Tuesdays & Thursdays 3pm - 4.45pm
A relaxed after‑school space to unwind, chat with Youth Workers, get homework help, or enjoy games and hot drinks.
Cost: Free
Activities: Homework/revision support, pool, games, hot drinks, and a calm place to decompress

Soul Search
Sundays 6pm-8pm
A welcoming weekly session exploring life’s big questions through games, discussions, activities, and food – open to everyone, regardless of faith.
Cost: Free
Activities: Group games, interactive discussions, themed activities, and shared food

These activities are open to 11–13-year-olds (7–13 in school years).
Contact: @mosaicyouthhub on socials / office@nlcm.org.uk

 

Regular Youth Sessions at One NK, North Hykeham (Term Time Only)

Free trial each term. After the trial, sessions are paid termly (approximately £5.50-£7 per session depending on class length).

Jumpstart Breakdance Class
Tuesdays 4.30pm–6pm
A high‑energy breakdance class teaching the foundations of breaking, including toprock, footwork, power moves and freezes. Encourages creativity, confidence and athletic skills. Beginners welcome.
Ages: 11–18
Cost: Termly fee after free trial
 

Unify Youth Dance
Tuesdays 5.30pm-6.30pm
An inclusive, relaxed creative dance session for young people with learning disabilities, autism and/or physical disabilities. Focuses on confidence, movement and enjoyment in a supportive environment. Carers may join in or watch.
Ages: 10-24
Cost: Termly fee after free trial
 

Youth Street Dance Class
Wednesdays 4.15pm-5.15pm
A fun introduction to Street Dance, covering Hip Hop, Locking and House. Ideal for beginners or those wanting to build their skills.
Ages: 10–15
Cost: Termly fee after free trial
 

RedX Street Dance Company
Wednesdays 5.15pm-6.30pm
A performance‑focused street dance company where young people develop technique, creativity and teamwork. Members create dance pieces and gain opportunities to perform across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands.
Ages: 15–18
Cost: Termly fee after free trial
 

Evolve Youth Dance Company – Contemporary
Thursdays 4.30pm-6pm
A contemporary dance company developing technical, creative and performance skills. Members collaborate on choreography and perform at events across the region.
Ages: 11–18
Cost: Termly fee after free trial

Contact: dance@hub-sleaford.org.uk
Venue: One NK, Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, LN6 9AX

 Regular Youth Sessions at The Hub, Sleaford (Term Time Only)

A range of creative and social sessions for children and young people at The Hub. 

Home Education
An art and craft group for home-educated children to get creative, have fun and explore new skills
Ages: 11–16
Cost: £10

National Saturday Club
The Craft & Making Saturday Club at The Hub is a free programme of workshops for young people who have a passion for creativity.
Ages: 13–16
Cost: Free

Contact: info@hub-sleaford.org.uk
Venue: Hub, Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7TW

Sleaford Little Theatre Academy (Saturdays During Term Time)

The Sleaford Little Theatre Academy for young people offers a wide variety of performing arts workshops and bespoke projects along with creating dynamic, diverse and inclusive theatre. They encourage members to learn a myriad of creative skills while having fun in a safe theatre space.
Ages:
STARS: 8–12 years, 11am -1pm.
SPOTLIGHTS: 13–18 years, 2pm–4pm.
Cost: £120 per 12-week term
Contact: academy@sleafordlittletheatre.co.uk
Venue: The Playhouse, 54 Westgate, Sleaford, NG34 7PP

Navenby Youth Café/Club & Echo Theatre

Navenby Youth Café/Club
Fridays during term time, 7.30pm-9pm
Drop-in sessions as a chill-out space for young people, with ping pong, pool, fusball, crafting & snacks. Young people from outside Navenby are welcome too.
Ages: Secondary school age
Cost: Free entry
Contact: hannahmcfaul8@outlook.com / telephone 07432 549530
Venue: The Venue, Grantham Road, Navenby, LN5 0JJ

Navenby Echo Theatre
Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm
Classes include advanced acting techniques, production and direction skills, industry preparation, and performance opportunities.
Ages: 11+
Cost: £46.40 per month
Contact: shannon@echotheatre.co.uk
Venue: The Venue, Grantham Road, Navenby, LN5 0JJ

North Hykeham Youth Club (NHYC Reload)

Wednesdays 6pm-7.30pm

Offering a wide range of activities and opportunities for young people, with trained and qualified Youth and Community Workers. Also offering educational visits and residential weekends throughout the year.
Ages: 8–18 years
Cost: £1 per session
Contact: Northhykehamyc@cvys.org.uk
Venue: Middle St, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9QX

North Hykeham School of Dance

Grades 3–6 in Ballet and Tap, and Intermediate and Senior in Modern dance
Ages: 11–18 years
Contact: 07792 583158
Venue: The Ark, 141 Moore Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9AA

www.hykehamdance.comttps://www.hykehamdance.c   

Ewerby Do or Dice Wargaming Club

Thursdays, 6.30pm till late

Playing a wide range of tabletop games from the world of Warhammer to the gritty battlefields of World War II, with Bolt Action as well as skirmish games like Barons War and Frostgrave. They also have members that enjoy Magic. The club is beginner-friendly and experienced members are always happy to teach new players and support learners.
Ages: under 16's are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult

Cost: Their first night is free with ongoing options of just £10 per month membership and £2.50 walk-in fee for those over 18. Free tea and coffee are provided

Contact: dodwargaming@gmail.com
Venue: The Reading Room, 75 Main Street, NG34 9PJ

YMCA North Hykeham and Lincoln

The Showroom (Lincoln) Activity Centre aims to create a fun, safe, and encouraging environment where young people can develop and thrive.
Ages: 11–17
Contact: contact@lincsymca.co.uk
Venue: The Showroom, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QY

www.lincsymca.co.uk/young-people

Hay Lincolnshire

Hay Lincolnshire have over 10 categories of activities listed on their website. From sports, fitness, gym, and swimming clubs, to music and volunteering opportunities!

 https://haylincolnshire.co.uk

NK Young Traders

The NK Young Traders Market gives young people aged 11–21 years the opportunity to start or grow a business.

Young traders will have their pitch fee and Public Liability Insurance covered by North Kesteven District Council.

The next event is on Saturday, 20 June at the Sleaford Indoor Market and will take place alongside Sleaford Midsummer Festival.

www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/visitors-leisure/markets

Sleaford Midsummer Festival

Sleaford Midsummer Festival will transform the town centre into a vibrant hub of activity, taking place on Saturday 20 June 12pm-6pm.

Enjoy live music curated by Shug Studios, featuring local bands, artists, and a student takeover in the Market Place.

Settle in for a free outdoor cinema on Eastgate Green, explore local history and hands-on activities across the town, plus family-friendly thrills with free bungee trampolines and rock climbing at Riverside Centre.

www.heartoflincs.com/midsummerfestival
27 Apr 2026
Rugby Stars Ollie and Lewis Chessum Return to School
England internationals Ollie and Lewis Chessum returned to their old stomping ground recently when they visited Carre’s Grammar School. Joined by their Leicester Tigers teammate Jack van Poortvliet, they were on hand to help raise awareness of an ambitious national initiative launched by Galla...
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24 Apr 2026
DfE Leaders visit Carres
Kelly Hughes, Deputy Regional Director, together with RISE Advisor, LEARN Director Emily Walker, and CIT Chief Executive Officer Peter Bell, visited Carre’s Grammar School. They were welcomed by Executive Headteacher Nick Law, who led a tour of the school, spending tim...
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