Churston Ferrers Grammar School

- Telephones Issues & Student Absence -
We are still experiencing telephone issues. All calls are being forwarded to a mobile phone so it may take some time in getting through to us. Apologies for the inconvenience. If you wish to report your student's absence then please email attendance@churston.torbay.sch.uk

- Telephones Issues -
We are still experiencing telephone issues. All calls are being forwarded to a mobile phone so it may take some time in getting through to us. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Raffle tickets coming home this week - you gotta be in it to win it!!Raffle tickets coming home this week - you gotta be in it to win it!!

- Telephones Issues -
We are experiencing telephone issues this morning (Friday 30th November) All calls are being forwarded to a mobile so it may take some time in getting through to us. Apologies for the inconvenience.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW - books will be coming home with students early next week so keep a look out!

Do you have any spare DofE expedition clothing/kit that you would like to donate to the PTA? If so please contact pta@cfgslive.com with details.Do you have any spare DofE expedition clothing/kit that you would like to donate to the PTA? If so please contact pta@cfgslive.com with details.

Tickets for our Grand Christmas Draw will soon be available to buy and this year we have an absolutely cracking haul of prizes donated by some very generous parents and local businesses! Here's a little taster of the top prizes...…..

- Elf News -
11th December - 13th December
Thursday night's performance of Elf has now sold out. Limited tickets are available for Tuesday and Wednesday but are selling fast!
... Please order your tickets via ParentPay
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As is customary, the PTA will be serving interval refreshments at all three performances of ELF - if you can help for an hour on any of the nights please get in touch in the comments below or to pta@cfgslive.com

Churston Ferrers Grammar School presents Elf the Musical… Tickets are selling fast! Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th December 7pm Adult £6, Student/ Child £3... Tickets available on Parentpay
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Cake Sale MacMillan Staff and students once again took part in the Macmillan Coffee Morning this year, with a cake sale on Friday 28th September. Many thanks to the staff and students (and parents) who baked or bought cakes for this event. We raised a fantastic £369.65 for this worthwhile cause.

Junior Robotics Club – All Welcome This new club has begun this autumn term with the purchase of four Rover Robots. As these arrive as kits, we have been busy building them - three are completed and the fourth just requires its cable connections completing. Each Rover needs a Raspberry Pi computer which we will be able to program using Python. We had several Raspberry Pi computers, but unfortunately these were quite old models, so we have purchased new ones for the Rovers.... The next activity club members will become involved with is installing the software onto the MicroSD cards that each Raspberry Pi uses. We can then download some programs that control the Rovers and start to create our own programs. Ultimately we could create programs that will control the Rovers through mazes, let the Rovers take part in races or whatever else the students decide to do. We selected the Rovers as they are programmable using Python, which is the programming language we use for our GCSE and A Level courses. A Level students also have the option of using these Rovers for their coursework, to demonstrate their programming skills. The club runs each Tuesday lunchtime in Room 19. This term we have only had up to six Year 7 students attending, so new students are welcome. As we are now ready to program the Rovers, Senior Robotics Club, for Year 9 and 10 students, will start after half term. Finally, the four Rovers have the highly unoriginal names of Rover1 to Rover4. So, there will be a Name-the-Rover competition after half term!
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Year 7 Girls’ Netball Tournament Season Starts with Success It was the Year 7 girls’ netball team’s first chance to play together competitively for the school at the Central Venue Tournament. The team was selected by Mrs Haigh from those that regularly attend netball practice. The team played really well together and have progressed through to the second round of the tournament which will be held on the 12th of November. Mrs Haigh commented; “It was the girls first opportunity to play school netball, and they were brilliant, 6 games played undefeated - a fantastic achievement!” The team are aiming high and would love to win the end of Season Tournament in March!

Our Visit to Buchen, Germany Saturday 22nd - Friday 28th September, 2018
Please take the time to read the reports from staff and students from the recent Erasmus trip to Buchen in Germany. Students Lucy Simpson, Chloe Howgate (Y11), Josie Ratcliff, Issy Smith (Y10), Matthew Jamson (Y10) and Loic Bajomee (Y9) were accompanied by Mr Lewis, Mrs Godwin, Miss Arnaez. They each stayed with host families and experienced German life first-hand!
... After travelling on the Saturday, the trip really began on the Sunday with a warm welcome from the host school and some group activities with the other students from all around Europe also taking part in the renewable energy project.
Each day included activities and trips which opened the students’ minds to the possibilities and current state of renewable energy in this area, but also allowed a historical, geographical and cultural insight into the beautiful area of Buchen.
To see the full report written by staff and students, and accompanying pictures – please click here… https://drive.google.com/open…
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CFGS PTA AGM Tuesday (9th) Sixth Form Centre 7pmCFGS PTA AGM Tuesday (9th) Sixth Form Centre 7pm

Take a look at the pictures and read the diary extracts from our recent amazing trip to Vietnam and Cambodia…
http://www.churstongrammar.com/success-in -vietnam-cambodia/

Erasmus+ project conference in Buchen, Germany Last week students and staff took part in the second conference with our partner schools from Portugal, Germany and Norway.

Max Renton in Year 8 has been tirelessly raising money for charity. He recently shaved his head in aid of Cancer Research and collected over £200. He is even planning his next fundraising event - a cycle ride on Dartmoor for the Rowcroft Hospice. When Max was asked about why he feels so passionately about raising money for a cancer charity he said; “I know too many people who have battled cancer for years and decided I could make a difference. I opted to take part in #bravetheshave and shave my head because I feel it has more impact than regular sponsored sports events - the effect of changing your appearance is more dramatic and therefore raises more money! Max is keen to continue his fundraising efforts and plans large scale events in the future. Well done Max.

The Autumn term extra-curricular clubs timetable is now available to view on the website. http://www.churstongrammar.com/informatio n/extra-curricular/

Great school. My 1st boyfriend went there. !!!!

Great school two daughters and a son attended and now a granddaughter, carry on the excellent work

Great memories of my time as a student at Churston. Was there 1965 to 1970.

Awesome

Great school. My 1st boyfriend went there. !!!!

Great school two daughters and a son attended and now a granddaughter, carry on the excellent work

Great memories of my time as a student at Churston. Was there 1965 to 1970.

Awesome