Be strong and courageous.
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9)

Welcome Back to School everyone!
I am absolutely delighted to welcome all our children, families, and staff back for another exciting school year! A special warm welcome to our new children joining Hedgehogs Class and their families — we’re thrilled to have you as part of our Chappel family.
This year promises exciting new opportunities to belong, achieve, and contribute. Our classrooms are ready, and our dedicated teachers and LSAs are waiting to welcome you all. Together, let’s make this year one filled with boundless creativity, heartfelt compassion, and courageous optimism in everything we do.
Here’s to a fantastic start and a year full of achievements, smiles, and memorable moments. Let’s make it our best one yet!
Sarah Griffiths Head of School
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Chappel C of E (VC)
Our school is a small rural primary school and this allows us to know every child and family very well. We have good links with our local community and like to participate in village events. We are a church school with a Christian ethos and have fostered good relationships with our local church, St Barnabus.
Chappel is also proud to be part of the LIFE Education Trust who strive to build great learning communities which unleash creativity and champion optimism, in a spirit of compassion. We work collaboratively with other Colchester schools who are also part of the Trust.
Chappel is a place where all children feel safe and enjoy coming to school. We are proud to share our learning environments and large outdoor space with new parents and visitors. The children are always ready to tell you about what they are learning and involve you in what they are doing. They will happily give you a tour of the school!
Sarah Stevenson
Executive Headteacher

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Our Core Value this half term is:
Compassion
Joshua Chapter 1 verse 9
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”