Colyton Grammar Parents Association

2 days ago

Today is International Youth Day - an initiative dedicated to celebrating the importance and value of young people, highlighting the roles they play in society and recognising the challenges that they can face in today's world.

We would like to use this occasion to acknowledge and celebrate the energy, enthusiasm, creativity, willingness to learn and resilience of our own young people, especially over recent months.

We also want to send good wishes to those students who will be receiving exam results in the coming days, we are proud of them all.

The United Nations' International Youth Day began in 2000 and is marked each year in order to recognise efforts of the world's youth in enhancing global society. To read more about the theme of International Youth Day 2020, “Youth Engagement for Global Action” please visit un.org/development/desa/youth/iyd2020.html ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago

Unforgettable Reads 📚

Last year the staff and students came up with a list of 50 Unforgettable Reads - www.colytongrammar.com/about/news/reading-challenge/

We thought it would be fun to take up the challenge and come up with our own list! Comment below with your 'Unforgettable Summer Read'. ☀️

What would you add to the list?

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Oliver

Did you know that students can now order their stationery through ‘Oliver’? What a great idea! Current students will be able to log in and order what they need for next term. colytongrammar.oliverasp.co.uk/library/home/browse/list ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago

Digital 4 All update – Week 5

Direct donations to school supporting the D4A campaign now stand at a fraction under £35,000. The PA have received £815 (including gift aid) in donations made by BACS. In real terms this means that funds are now in place for 750 laptops.

D4A is also being very generously supported by Colyton alumni, and it has been great to read some of their comments. We have picked out a few to share with you:

‘Living through a pandemic has shown us all the necessity of digital technology and I’m very pleased to be in a position thanks to CGS where I can make a small contribution towards the Digital 4 All campaign.'

'Having my own family, I have reflected on the importance of education. Students have had so much to deal with this year it is important we support them.'

'All pupils deserve the best possible chance for success and growth, and making sure they all have access to digital platforms and devices is more crucial than ever.'

This week D4A has also received grants from two charitable trusts totalling £2450.

Many thanks go to all those who have so generously supported our 1 student: 1 device target.

More information on the D4A campaign can be found here bit.ly/D4A_brochure

If you would like to donate to D4A by BACS please email chair@colytongrammarschoolpa.org.uk

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The Colyton Grammar Schools Parents’ Association Handbook 2020/21

Hands up who still has their PA Handbook from when you were a new parent at CGS (I do!). The 20/21 edition will be whizzing off to the printers on Monday and should be with all new parents shortly after. Huge thanks go to the very talented Alex A who has worked so hard on the design and editing and has been extremely patient with all the changes we have thrown at him!

You can read the handbook here bit.ly/Handbook_20_21_PANews

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2 weeks ago

Happy International Friendship Day to all members and friends of the Colyton Grammar School Parents' Association!

We all know that the PA exists to support the students and the school through fundraising. But, it also aims to nurture the very strong sense of community that exists within the school and is a great way for parents and guardians to feel connected to the school and to form new friendships.

We invite you all to become actively involved in our events and projects. This might be by attending meetings, joining the committee, providing valuable help at one of our events or attending the CGSPA Book Club. You will always be welcome and we hope that in addition to supporting the school you will make friends have fun along the way!

The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. www.un.org/en/observances/friendship-day ... See MoreSee Less

New rankings show the top secondary schools in Devon

2 weeks ago

More fantastic news for the Colyton Grammar School community. Last week Devon Live reported that students who attend CGS are more likely to secure a place at a Russell Group university than those from any other state school or college in Devon.

The new figures from the Department for Education also put Colyton in the top 25 schools in the country for students achieving places at these universities.

Read the full article below: devonlive.com/news/devon-news/new-rankings-show-top-secondary-4354148 ... See MoreSee Less

One Devon school is in the top 25 in the country