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We are the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust. Helping every child achieve their God-given potential.

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🌟 Celebrating One Year Together! 🌟

One year ago on the 1st December 2024, St Nicolas and St Mary CE Primary School joined our Trust🎉 What a year it’s been as we’ve learnt and grown together! 🌱
Here’s to many more years of success and growth! 🏫💫
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🌟 Celebrating One Year Together! 🌟

One year ago on the 1st Novemeber 2024, St Margaret's Church of England Primary School joined our Trust🎉 What a year it’s been as we’ve learnt and grown together! 📚
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🧠💚 World Mental Health Day – 10th October 💚🧠

World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10th October. It's a chance for schools and communities everywhere to raise awareness, talk openly about mental health, and encourage everyone to look after their wellbeing.

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🎨✨ Excellence in the Arts!
Last Thursday, Chantry Community School celebrated a fantastic achievement — 58 Year 2 and Year 4 pupils received their Arts Awards!
A huge thank you to Councilor Polly Gray for presenting the awards and making the day extra special! 💫
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🕵️‍♂️🎶 The Year 6s brought the retro vibes with an Inspector Gadget-themed Harvest Festival at St Margaret’s Church today! D-Kat joined the performance, celebrating the season while showcasing creativity, teamwork, and confident communication — all in true St Margaret’s style.

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Yesterday marked a milestone — our very first Deputy and Assistant Headteacher meeting held at the iconic Amex Stadium 🏟️✨ A brilliant setting for collaboration, inspiration, and forward-thinking leadership. Here’s to many more!

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🌟 Opportunities for CPD and Networking at DCAT This Week! 🌟

Hey DCAT community! 📚✨

Don’t miss out on these fantastic opportunities to enhance your professional development and expand your network

Join us and take your career to the next level! 🚀

#DCATFamily

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Wishing the very best of luck to everyone at St Margaret’s Church of England Primary School today as they take part in their SIAMS inspection. Your dedication and spirit speak volumes—may today reflect all the wonderful work you do! 🌟

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🌟 Opportunities for CPD and Networking at DCAT This Week! ���

Hey DCAT community! 📚✨

Don’t miss out on these fantastic opportunities to enhance your professional development and expand your network

Join us and take your career to the next level! 🚀

#DCATFamily

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✨ Leadership in Action at the Amex! ✨
Yesterday, our incredible headteachers came together for the first Headteacher Leadership Group meeting of the academic year.
It was a powerful day of collaboration, vision, and renewed commitment to ensuring every child thrives. 💬💡

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🎉 Newick CE Primary School Ofsted Success!🎉

“Newick is not just a school—it’s a place where excellence, inclusion, and the joy of learning shine every day.”

📍 Read the full report at https://t.co/3Q4jVsYpGo

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📚✨ Today we celebrate International Literacy Day — a reminder of the power of reading, writing, and learning! From storytime to spelling bees, schools are lighting the way for a brighter, more literate future. 🌍
Let’s keep inspiring young minds to read, write, and dream big!

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Welcome back to our 27 DCAT schools! 👋 With 8,829 incredible staff and 1,294 brilliant pupils, we’re ready for a fantastic year ahead. A special shoutout to those starting their journey with us — we hope your first day is full of excitement and smiles! 💙📚

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🌟 Learning Disability Week 🌟 occurs every year during the third week of June. This year's theme is "Do You See Me?" – a powerful message encouraging society to recognize and appreciate the value of people with learning disabilities. 💙

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Last week, the team convened at our termly headteacher meeting at the Amex Stadium 🏟️. The focus was on strategic preparations for the upcoming academic year 📚, complemented by an insightful Session 4 on the lost art of conversation 🗣️
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Child Safety Week 2025 is here! From June 2nd to June 8th, join the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) in raising awareness about child safety and preventing accidents.
Get involved by:
Learning safety best practices on the CAPT website.
Sharing tips with family and friends.

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🌟 Mental Health Week 🌟

Let's break the stigma and prioritize mental well-being in our schools! 🧠💚 Education isn't just about grades; it's about nurturing healthy minds and hearts. Let's support each other, spread kindness, and create a safe space for everyone to thrive. 🌱✨

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🌟 Governance Day at The Amex 🌟

Yesterday we held our Governance Day! We celebrated our successes and faced our challenges head-on during the activity 'Reflections in Progress; Celebrating Success and Confronting Challenge.' Some of the celebrations can be found in slide 2 🏆✨

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Yesterday, our Headteachers met for the termly Headteacher Leadership Group to explore innovative Internal Alternative Provisions and NELI's Speech & Language program, and diving into the creative activity 'Sticky Problems'. Collaboration, ideas, and inspiration in action! 🙌

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🎉🌟 Exciting news from Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery! 🌟🎉

The latest inspection report is in, and we couldn’t be prouder! 💛 It highlights the values of fellowship, trust, thankfulness, compassion, humility, and courage shine brightly every day. ✨