Y9 Awards Assembly
This week at Clifton, Y9 came together to celebrate their achievements from this half term during a special awards assembly. During the assembly, we recognised pupils who have gone above and beyond in their lessons, receiving praise from their subject teachers for their outstanding effort and attainment. In addition to subject awards, a range of […]
The Mercians at CCS
This week, we were delighted to welcome The Mercians to Clifton Community School. This up-and-coming indie rock band, known for their energetic live shows and heartfelt songwriting, performed for our Year 7, 8, and 9 pupils, as well as our Year 10 BTEC Music cohort. Formed in the Midlands, The Mercians have built a strong […]
Y10 Awards Assembly
On Tuesday 10th February, Y10 came together to celebrate their achievements during our half term awards assembly. Students were recognised across a wide range of subject areas, highlighting their hard work, progress, and commitment to learning. Alongside subject awards, several pastoral awards were also presented. These included the Form Tutor Awards, which celebrate pupils who […]
Battle of the Bands Finalists!
The Clifton Music Department are thrilled to announce that two of our brilliant bands have qualified for the Rotherham Schools Battle of the Bands 2026! The ClifTones (Key Stage 3) and Brighter Than Shadows (Key Stage 4) will be going head-to-head with other schools from across Rotherham at Rawmarsh Community School on Thursday 12th February […]
Y11 Drama Exam
This week, Y11 Drama students completed their Component 2 exam in front of an external examiner as part of their final GCSE performance. Over several weeks, the students have worked incredibly hard to develop, rehearse, and bring their performances to life. They should be extremely proud of what they achieved, not only in their performances […]
Y9 Sports Leaders
Recently, some of our Y9 Sports Leaders were invited to support the Primary School Indoor Athletics event held at Cranworth Road. As part of our ongoing partnership with Rotherham School Games, our students helped to run events, record scores, and provide encouragement and support to the children taking part. The event was a great success […]
FOMO Friday!
Congratulations to our FOMO Friday winners from last week – Hans in Year 8 and Finley in Year 11! Both students have been celebrated for their outstanding attendance and their commitment to being in school every day, making the most of all learning opportunities. Their positive approach and reliability has set a great example for […]
Celebrating Culture at Clifton
Last Friday, Clifton welcomed hundreds of students, staff and families to celebrate Culture Day, recognising the wide range of cultures represented across our school community. First introduced in 2023, our Cultural Exchange events have quickly become a much-loved part of the school calendar. The day encourages everyone to wear heritage dress, share food, and celebrate […]
FOMO Friday!
Well done to last week’s FOMO Friday winners – Mohamed in Y7 and Esak in Y11! They have both been recognised for their excellent attendance and consistent commitment to being in school, making the most of every learning opportunity. Their positive attitudes and dedication have set a brilliant example for their peers. Keep up the […]
Futsal Fixtures
With the winter weather and darker evenings making outdoor football more challenging, our teams have recently moved indoors to play futsal. This fast-paced, sports hall game focuses on quick movement, sharp first touches and rapid passing. Our Y7 and Y8 teams travelled to Oakwood for their fixtures in week two of the half term, with […]
