“Da Nobis Recta Sapere” Grant that we may be truly wise

🌞🎉 What an unforgettable day at our School Summer Fayre! 🎪💛 Thank you to everyone who came to support our school, and celebrate the spirit of community. From rodeo rides and face painting to delicious treats and creative stalls, the day was packed with smiles, laughter, and endless fun! A huge shoutout to our amazing staff, volunteers, parents, and students who made the event possible – your energy, time, and teamwork brought everything to life. Whether you were baking cakes, running games, setting up, or simply showing up with a smile, you helped create something really special. Already counting down to next year! 💫 #SchoolSummerFayre #CommunitySpirit #FayreFun #MakingMemories #TogetherWeShine #fchslondon

🏆Sports Day🏆 Monday marked a fantastic display of athleticism, teamwork, and school spirit as our Year 7 and Year 8 students took to the field for Sports Day 2025. From the opening race to the final event, each student showed determination, enthusiasm, and pride in representing their house and year group. 🏃‍♀️🏆 The day was filled with competitive energy, mutual encouragement, and countless memorable moments — a true reflection of the positive values we aim to foster within our school community. Congratulations to all participants for their outstanding efforts and sportsmanship, and a special thank you to the staff, volunteers, and supporters who helped make the day such a success. #SportsDay2025 #Year7and8 #SchoolCommunity #Teamwork #ProudMoment #ExcellenceInAction

🌼Gardening Club🌼 This week, our Year 7 Gardening Club welcomed a very special visitor — our head teacher Mrs Arnull! Together, students and staff rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into the soil, sharing stories, laughter, and a love for the outdoors. 🍅👩‍🏫 #Year7GardeningClub #RootedInLearning #FromSeedToSuccess #LeadershipInTheGarden #GrowingTogether #fchslondon

Jack Petchey Award Ceremony! 🏅👏 Recognised for their hard work, leadership, and positive impact, they’ve truly shown what young people can achieve when they believe in themselves. 💪✨ Huge thanks to the Jack Petchey Foundation for celebrating youth achievement and inspiring the leaders of tomorrow. 💛 #JackPetcheyAwards #ProudMoment #YouthAchievement #FutureLeaders #StudentSuccess #fchslondon

Author Visit Matt Dickinson👀 We are excited to announce that author, Matt Dickinson will be visiting our students tomorrow. 📚 Matt Dickinson is best known for his award-winning novels and his documentary work for National Geographic Television, Discovery Channel and the BBC.  We are thrilled to be able to offer our students such an amazing opportunity. 🌟 #fchslondon #authorvisit #educationalvisit #getreading

Year 10 Sponsored Stay Awake🌟 On Friday 11th July to Saturday 12th July our year 10 students will be taking part in a sponsored stay awake. Students and staff will remain awake for the duration of this night for Dementia UK. Sleeping well can be difficult for an individual with Dementia due to parts of the brain that control sleep-wake cycles not working correctly. Please show your support by donating . The link is in the bio! #sponsoredstayawake #year10fundraising #fchslondon

🎭 Joseph the Musical Was a Resounding Success🎭 Students from Years 7 to 10 delivered a fantastic performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. With outstanding singing, dancing, and acting, the talented cast and orchestra captivated the audience during both evening shows. The students had been rehearsing twice a week over the past few months to bring this lively biblical tale to life. Everyone involved had a wonderful time. #josephandtheamazingtechnicolordreamcoat #fchslondon #dramaproductions

Félicitations! 🏆 Three of our Y10 French Pupils were Regional Winners for London/ South-East in the Francophonie UK and @FrenchEDUK Pop Video Contest. We are very proud of their efforts! Our team finished off the evening with a special Concert by George Ka @irfu_london    The link to their video entry is in our instagram bio. #fchslondon #institutfrançaispopvideocompetition #music #gcse

Sports Day ⚽🏆 Year 9 Sports Day was an incredible experience filled with energy, teamwork, and school spirit. From the excitement of the races to the support we gave each other on and off the track, it was a day to remember. It wasn’t just about winning—it was about challenging ourselves, showing resilience, and making memories with friends. Thank you everyone who made the day so special! #SportsDay2025 #Year9Memories #TeamSpirit #fchslondon

Year 7 Rugby Union Barnet Champions!🏆 After a competitive season, our team secured a hard-earned 15-10 victory against TTA in the final. The players demonstrated exceptional skill, determination, and teamwork throughout the match, making us incredibly proud. Congratulations to the entire squad for their commitment and outstanding performance in bringing home the title. Looking forward to seeing continued success in the seasons ahead. #BarnetChamps #Year7Rugby #Teamwork #Champions #fchslondon

Yesterday, our Year 7 students stepped up to the challenge and showed incredible focus, determination, and teamwork at the spelling bee! 🐝✨ It’s amazing to see how much confidence and skill they’ve gained through hard work and practice. Each word spelled was a step closer to building their vocabulary and boosting their love for language. Proud of every single participant for giving their best and making this event so much fun and inspiring. Here’s to many more moments of learning and growth! 📚💪 Well done to Bourne for winning the spelling bee! Fantastic work all 🐝 #Year7SpellingBee #ProudTeachers #FutureLeaders #fchslondon

🌟Noah’s Ark Children Hospice 🌟 A group of our Year 12 students had the privilege of visiting Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice — a truly inspiring place that provides incredible care and support to young people and their families during challenging times. 💙 Our students were given a heartfelt tour of the fantastic facilities and heard firsthand from the dedicated team about the amazing work they do every day. The experience opened their eyes to the importance of compassion, community, and support beyond the classroom walls. This visit has left a lasting impression on our students, who are now even more motivated to raise awareness and fundraise for this wonderful cause. We’re so proud of their empathy and commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others. Together, we can help bring hope and comfort where it’s needed most. ✨ Stay tuned for upcoming fundraising events as our Year 12s take the lead in supporting Noah’s Ark Hospice! 💫 #NoahsArkHospice #Year12Cares #CommunitySpirit #MakingADifference #FundraisingForGood #CompassionInAction

🚀 Mr. Murphy Survives Rocket Attack in Science Spectacular! 🔥 Finchley Catholic was lit up—literally—by two explosive science shows from the Royal Institution! 💥 🧪 “Explosive Food” wowed Year 7 & 8 with fireballs and a live (and slightly gross) digestive system demo. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 “Do It Yourself” brought the community together for even more explosions, a tug-of-war with Yellow Pages, and a rocket aimed at Mr. Murphy’s head (he’s fine… we think 😅). 🎟️ Over 200 tickets claimed 💷 £650 raised for future science fun 👏 Huge thanks to everyone who came and contributed! #ScienceShow #RoyalInstitution #FinchleyCatholic #STEMfun #RocketScience #SchoolEvents #ExplosiveLearning

🏆Congratulations🏆 Well done to all students who took part in the athletics competition! In scorching 32-degree heat, Finchley Catholic High School took part in the Barnet Championship athletics event, running from 9:00 to 5:30. It was a long but highly successful day, with our athletes showing resilience and determination throughout. The team brought home two gold medals and two silver medals, along with several strong 4th place finishes. The boys should be extremely proud of themselves for representing the school to the fullest, especially under such challenging conditions. #athleticsseason #sportsevents #physicaleducation #fchslondon #champions

😴Sponsored Sleep Out As part of our school fundraising efforts our year 9's will be taking part in a sleep out challenge on the 11th July to raise money for their chosen charity, Great Ormond Street Hospital. If you would like to donate the link is in our instagram bio ! #sponsoredsleep #sponsoredsleepover #fundraiser #schoolfundraiser #fchslondon

🙏Festival of Hope 🙏 On Tuesday 24th June, a group of our students represented the school at the Festival of Hope at Westminster Cathedral, marking the Jubilee Year with the powerful theme of hope. It was a beautiful afternoon of prayer and reflection with Cardinal Vincent Nichols, as we joined other Catholic schools from across the country to reflect on how we can bring positive change to the world through faith, unity, and action. A truly inspiring experience that left our students encouraged and uplifted. #FestivalOfHope #JubileeYear #CatholicEducation #FaithInAction #WestminsterCathedral

🏐 Gaelic Football Training 🏐 The heat is on! Gaelic training for y7/8s for the @abc_allbritaincompetition  ABC Gaelic Games. Great turnouts and efforts from the boys! @official_bpcgaa @officiallondongaa  #finchleyabú

🎥 Finchley Catholic High School Presents... Catch Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat being performed by our talented students from year 7 to year 10. Performances are on Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd July starting at 6pm in the hall. Buy your tickets now on Wisepay! #josephandtheamazingtechnicolordreamcoat #fchslondon #schoolproduction #schoolplay #education

🧪 Exciting Opportunity🧪 The Royal Institute science community show is fast approaching. The event will be taking place on Monday 30th June at 6-7pm. We still have some tickets available👀. #science #education #royalinstituteforscience #fchslondon

💡 Challenge Week💡 What a phenomenal start to Challenge Fortnight! 💪 Today was all about stepping out of comfort zones, discovering hidden talents, and working together to smash challenges in and out of the classroom. From Math's relays to English escape rooms to Technology rocket designing, our students showed resilience, leadership, and loads of enthusiasm! 👏 We’re so proud of the energy and spirit everyone brought today — and this is just the beginning! 🚀 Swipe ➡️ to see the highlights and stay tuned as we continue the journey through two weeks of growth, grit, and greatness! 🌟 #ChallengeFortnight #DayOneDone #ProudSchoolMoments #Teamwork #GrowthMindset #ChallengeAccepted