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Sixth Form Admissions 2022

We are delighted to be holding our Sixth Form Open Evening on Tuesday 22 November 2022. There is a talk at 5pm for Y11 students currently at DCGS and then a talk at 6pm for any new students. Following these talks there will then be the opportunity to hear from subject leaders and to see different areas of the school. The evening will end at 8pm. For further details please see the Sixth Form Admissions page. Please note that there will be no parking on the school site before 5.30pm - and after that only very limited parking available - so please can visitors use the main car parks in Amersham.

Sixth Form Admissions 2023

With students received GCSE results tomorrow we are likely to have some additional places available to join our Sixth Form in September 2023. There will be a Google Form available here which students can complete to express an interest in a place from 8am on Thursday 24th until 10am on Friday 25th August. We wish everyone the best of luck with their results.

Sixth Form Admissions 2023

With students having received GCSE results today we have a few additional places available to join our Sixth Form in September 2023. Should a student wish to be considered then please complete the Google Form by 10am on Friday 25th August.

Friends of DCGS Christmas Fayre

Saturday 3rd December 2022, 11am-3pm
Free admission. Market stalls, BBQ, games, music, mulled wine and more!

Friends of DCGS Grand Christmas Draw

The Grand Draw has launched! This year it is in an online-only format. You can buy tickets here and check out the leaderboards for the student and class competitions here.

Friends of DCGS Grand Christmas Draw

Ticket sales for the Grand Draw have now closed. The draw will take place live from 8:50 on Friday 18 December. You can watch it here. Good luck!

School reopening

Having noted the weather forecast for tomorrow we will be open as usual. Students are welcome to attend in summer uniform (ie no blazers need be worn). Students should also make sure that they remove all of their belongings from their lockers tomorrow. Students who have not rebooked the same locker for September should drop off locker keys in reception once they have emptied their locker. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow and marking the end of the academic year together.

Variation to normal opening

As a result of the adverse weather conditions we are altering our usual patterns today. School will be open, but with a later start to allow staff and students more travel time. Registration will be at 0940. Lessons will run with a shortened Period 1 and 2 then as normal from break. Students should go straight to their form rooms when they arrive. Please wear appropriate footwear for the conditions.

NB We are aware that some bus services may not run as normal. Please check here for updates on local services.

Variation to normal opening

As a result of the adverse weather conditions we are altering our usual patterns tomorrow. School will be open, but with a later start to allow staff and students more travel time. Buses 925 - 929 and 938 are going to be running 45 minutes late. Buses 930 - 936 have been cancelled.

Registration will be at 0930. Lessons will run as normal starting with Period 2. Students should go straight to their form rooms when they arrive. Please wear appropriate footwear for the conditions.

School open as normal

School is open today with normal timings. Students may wear walking boots/shoes (not trainers) and should go directly to their form rooms when they arrive at school.

Please take care on the way into school. Any alterations to bus routes can be found here

Wellbeing Week: Connect

Talk & Listen, Be There, Feel Connected. Challenges for today:

  • Reconnect with an old friend from school
  • Speak to a friend and find out three new facts about them or play a game of two truths one lie
  • Talk to someone in person or on the phone, instead of sending them a message
  • Write a letter or send a card to someone - aunt, uncle, grandparent, family friend
  • Wear blue

Wellbeing Week: Be Active

Do what you Can, Enjoy what you Do, Move your Mood. Challenges for today:

  • Walk or cycle to school/work if you can
  • Spend part of you lunch time doing something active - walking around with friends or having a kickabout
  • Go for a walk with family or friends after school/work to enjoy the fresh air and daylight before the clocks go back end October
  • Wear something purple

Wellbeing Week: Take Notice

Remember the Simple Things that give you Joy. Today:

  • Take notice of your own mental health and ask your friends how they are.
  • Donate to the Chesham Foodbank today
  • Plan for a calmer week - think how you can plan your days to reduce stress and make enough time for fun
  • Reflect on the positive things in your life - what can you be grateful for, there is always something
  • Try a new food and notice how different it tastes or feels
  • No Phones Day - try 24 hours without your phone and live in the real world for the day
  • Wear something Orange

Wellbeing Week: Keep Learning

Embrace New Experiences, See Opportunities, Surprise Yourself. Today:

  • Find out something about your friends
  • Swap ideas with your friends for interesting books, documentaries that you have read or watched
  • Donate to the Chesham Foodbank today and research the Trussell Trust to learn more about the work of Foodbanks in stopping hunger and poverty in the UK
  • Wear something Green

Wellbeing Week: Give

Your Time, Your Words, Your Presence. Here are some ideas:

  • Donate to Cancer Research in memory of Mr Parkinson
  • Give by participating more in your community - pick up litter rather than walking past it, hold open a door for someone, ask someone to join you at lunch time.
  • Wear something Pink

Open Evening

The next Open Evening Event for parents of prospective Year 7 students for entry in September 2024 will take place on Thursday 21st September from 17:00 to 20:00. No registration necessary. The Headteacher will talk at 17:00, 17:30, 18:30 and 19:00. Tours will be given throughout the evening. Please be aware that there is very limited parking available on the school site and you are actively encouraged to park in one of the main car parks in Amersham wherever possible.

Wellbeing Week

This week is is our annual 5 Ways to Wellbeing Week

LAST DAY TO PRE-ORDER!!

Our forthcoming anniversary is a great chance to celebrate the school, our town and the development of education. This book blends the three together to tell the story of how our school has grown into one that everyone in the area should be proud of. David Atkinson.

To order your book online, please visit the Profile Editions website here.

12 December 2022 - Winter Conditions

After last night's light snowfall, school will be open as normal today. However, students are invited to wear walking shoes/boots (not trainers) to school and around the school site.

Subscription Offer. The First 400 Years

Our forthcoming anniversary is a great chance to celebrate the school, our town and the development of education. This book blends the three together to tell the story of how our school has grown into one that everyone in the area should be proud of. David Atkinson.

To order your book online, please visit the Profile Editions website here.

Programme of Events for our 400 Year Anniversary Celebrations

We are making plans for 2024 and here are a few dates for your diary. We would be delighted for our whole community to join with us in our celebrations. 2024 Events -

  • 21-23 March - Junior Musical, Oliver!
  • 15 June - The Friends of DCGS Celebratory Ball
  • 20 June - MCC Match
  • 25 June - Junior Concert
  • 11-13 July - Summer Play
  • 17 July - Founders Day
  • 28 September - Community Open Day
  • 1 November - Celebration of Sports Dinner
  • 11 December - Carol Service

Sixth Form Open Evening - 2024 entry

We very much look forward to welcoming you to our Sixth Form Open Evening on Tuesday 21 November 2023 from 17:00 to 20:00. The Open Evening will consist of presentations in the Main Hall followed by opportunities to meet subject teachers and see facilities around the school. Subject-specific talks will be held around the school site and there will be plenty of opportunity to discuss A-Level courses and options with Subject Teachers, other members of staff and current Sixth Form students during the course of the evening. There is no need to pre-book tickets for the evening.

#400factsfor400years

1974 was our 350th Anniversary celebration. 1974 will be remembered for many reasons, not least for raising funds for a school and agricultural equipment in Southern India.

400th Anniversary Ball

Tickets are selling fast, so whilst sales officially close at 15:00 on Tuesday 14th May 2024, we will sell out before this date. We recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment.

In celebration of the 400th anniversary of Dr Challoner’s Grammar School, the Friends of DCGS are hosting a ball on Saturday 15th June 2024. Please join us to celebrate in style! Click here for tickets and click here for further information.

Anniversary Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor

6 March 2024

Romeo and Juliet Workshop

16 March 2024

National Careers Week - Alumni Careers Stories

6 March 2024

Oliver Junior!

7 February 2024

LGBT History Month

28 February 2024

ARTiculation 2024

28 February 2024

Bold Voices Project

28 February 2024

Ski Trip to Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria

21 February 2024

The Story of AI

21 February 2024

Challoner's Speaks

21 February 2024

The Captaincy - Issue 3

7 February 2024

Oxford Schools' Debating

6 February 2024