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Support Our Annual Christmas Fundraiser!

Our annual Christmas fundraiser is officially underway, offering top-quality, sustainably grown trees, delicious puddings, and beautiful wreaths. Every purchase directly contributes much-needed funds to the school, so thank you for your support!

Order your CSG tree, pudding & wreath by noon on Wednesday, 26 November! 

Nordman Fir Christmas Trees

Bring home a premium Nordman Fir, famous for its excellent needle retention, at prices more affordable than comparable garden centre offerings.

Tree Size (Guide)

• 3-4 ft - £39
• 4-5 ft - £47
• 5-6 ft - £53
• 6-7 ft - £69
• 7-8 ft - £88
• 8-10 ft - £117

Please note: Tree sizes are guides, and the tree will be within the specified range.

Delicious Christmas Puddings

Complement your festive feast with one of our traditional Christmas puddings:

• Small: £5
• Medium: £12
• Large: £15

Ordering for Trees & Puddings

• Deadline: Please place your order and pay by 12 noon on Wednesday, 26 November.
• Payment Methods:

           1. By Parent Pay – log onto your account and pay for the tree or pudding.                Please write in the notes section which size you are ordering

            2. By Sum Up 

• Important: Please specify the tree and pudding size you are ordering in the 'Notes' field during payment.
• Collection: Collect your items from the school car park on Sunday, 7 December, between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm. Please bring your payment confirmation email with you on arrival.

Handmade Christmas Wreaths

This year, we are also offering wreaths for your front door made by a parent with locally foraged greenery (Fresh Foliage 12” or Aritifial 10”). 

Email your name, mobile and confirm style (Fresh Foliage, Cherry Red or Winter White) to rebecca@thecarrigans.com by Wednesday 26 November and receive confirmation if successful by Tuesday 2 December. 

1. Pay via Sum Up link: Wreaths 2025.    

2. Pay via card reader on collection

Collection on Sunday 7 December 11.30am-1pm from the school car park.

Fresh 12” - £55 These are individual and depend on the fresh foliage available.
Cherry Red Artificial 10” - £30 style subject to availability and may change
Winter White Artificial 10” - £35 style subject to availability and may change

Gold Award

Over the recent October half-term, a dedicated group of CSG Sixth Form students from Years 12 and 13 embarked on their Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) training expedition in the Brecon Beacons, a mountain range in south Wales.

The six-day expedition was a comprehensive challenge, comprising two intensive training days led by the excellent mountain leaders, Vicky and Ally, followed by two independent days, where the groups navigated a pre-planned route.

Among the many highlights, students enjoyed interacting with the amazing local wildlife, spotting wild horses, and navigating through copious amounts of bracken, occasionally propelled by the wind at the top of the black mountains.

Undoubtedly, the journey presented its difficult moments, with cold weather and other challenges testing the students' resolve. However, the experience was a profound success, with all participants returning to London stronger, both mentally and physically. This expedition served as an invaluable opportunity, thoroughly preparing them for the upcoming assessed expedition scheduled for the Easter holiday.

Key advice and lessons learnt from the team include:

• Always remember to pack essential items like gloves.
• Ensure all food supplies are well within their expiration date.
• A tub of butter is best left at home!

Silver and Bronze Awards

DofE Award Report 2024/25 – A Year of Achievement!

We are delighted to celebrate the success of our students who have completed their Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Bronze or Silver Awards this year. They have shown incredible commitment across all sections.

Students embraced a wide range of activities for their Skill and Volunteering sections, from Ballet and Tennis to learning French/Welsh and volunteering in charity shops, on farms, and at the school library.

The challenging Expedition was successfully completed: 3 days for Bronze and 7 days for Silver.

We extend huge congratulations from the school to all students and their parents for their support.

Completed Awards

- Silver (70% of the cohort so far):

Sofia, Xanthe, Liberta, Judith, Priyanshi, Ava, Emma, Kathleen, Eva, Zikun, Isabella, Amelia, Nina, Jessica, Aurora, Yixuan, Flora, Suzi.

- Bronze (56% of the cohort so far):

Lily, Lolly, Kaila, Manuela, Maya, Laila, Eva, Lily, Daphne, Shivonne, Francesca, Lucy, Zeta, Ceci, Imaan, Leah, Lily, Nermin, Anabella, Pearl, Delphia, Kira, Anjelica, Grace, Amelie, Alice, Lara, Katharine, Maia, Anouk, Eva, Naima, Lana, Kyoko, Lila, Amelie, Lorea, Olivia, Mia, Elena.

Important Note for Incomplete Awards

For those yet to complete, there is still time. Please submit your final reports and use the eDofE/assessors page or Welcome Pack information. The benefits of the DofE Award are immense, offering a boost in confidence, life skills, and enjoyment!

Classics Department
Mythology Magic: A Day of Legendary Tales

On Wednesday 26 November, Katy Cawkwell, a professional storyteller, will be visiting CSG again! She will be delivering a series of storytelling sessions to Y8 and to GCSE Classics students.

She will be bringing to life some of the stories you are studying, and you’ll be able to enjoy the experience of hearing stories told in their original form, exploring the possibilities of oral composition (creating stories without writing) and communication, as well as exploring your own storytelling skills in a workshop with the storyteller.

• Year 8 Classics: Odysseus and the Cyclops; The tale of Danae
• Year 11, 12 and 13 Classics: Odysseus and Penelope

The schedule is as follows:

• P1: All of Y8 attend a storytelling performance
• P2-3: 8R and 8T participate in a storytelling workshop
• P4-5: 8C and 8M participate in a storytelling workshop
• P6-7: Y11 Classics attend a performance of the story of Odysseus and Penelope

Watch this space for more info for the day!

Please note that Camden foodbank will be collecting from CSG on the morning of Tuesday, 16 December.

The Great British Bake Off

Have YOU got what it takes to be the next Star Baker?

Love Productions are looking for a new batch of bakers for the next series of The Great British Bake Off and they want to hear from you!

If you or someone you know is a talented home baker, please apply now:

• Via website www.applyforbakeoff.co.uk
• Email us on applyforbakeoff@loveproductions.co.uk
• Call 0117 456 8530 for an application form. 

The closing date for applications is 1pm on Monday 15 December 2025.