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The 1 in 6 Campaign
CHS has always been about creating a community where young people come together to grow, connect, and thrive. It’s a place where lifelong friendships are formed, that sets young people on paths to pursue futures as unique as they are, whatever direction that may take.
This ethos of inclusivity and connecting with people from all walks of life is what helps set CHS apart. It’s what Old Waconians reflect on when they return for reunions, what parents say drew them to CHS for their child and the warm, approachable environment created by everyone at school is the first thing visitors say they notice the moment they step onto our site.
Our community shapes our classrooms, our friendships, and the way we see the world. It prepares every Waconian for life beyond CHS.
While our values remain constant, we have always adapted to the challenges of changing times.
Today, we face one of our greatest tests. The cost of living crisis and more recently the introduction of VAT on school fees threatens to undermine the very nature of what makes CHS the school it is today and creates a school that doesn’t reflect the realities of the wider world. That’s not the future we want for CHS.
The 1 in 6 campaign is our response. At present, 1 in 11 students at CHS benefits from financial assistance. We aim to increase this to 1 in 6.
But this campaign is about more than numbers. It’s about preserving the CHS experience that so many describe as life-changing, a place where every individual is valued, where wide-ranging talents and achievements are celebrated, not just those in the classroom and where different perspectives prepare young people to thrive in the wider world.
A Community effort
Thanks to the generosity of a small number of parents and Old Waconians, we have already made meaningful progress and now invite the entire CHS community to join us. Every gift, no matter the size, takes us one step closer to ensuring that CHS remains a place where students from all backgrounds live and grow together.
