In response to the calls we have had regarding the electronic Triathlon form that is online, we have since updated it to include the complete entry form that you should now be able to print successfully.The updated form can be found under the 'Recent Letters Home' section of this site... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=155 In response to several parent requests, we have now made the schools sports fixtures available for viewing on crgs.co.uk. If you click the 'Departments' link at the top of this site, you will see a 'Sports Fixtures' link at the bottom of the page. This will provide all the necessary in... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=154 For all those who are interested, the most recent publication of our school newsletter can currently be found under the 'Recent Letters Home' section of this website. In it you will find a message from the Headmaster, as well as news from all over the school including music, sports and other ... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=153 As the exam season has been looming and is now upon us, tremendous efforts have been made to ensure that students have easy access to the latest revision resources that will help them during this time. In response to numerous requests, we have made all of these resources available for parents to vie... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=152 The CRGSASummer Ball 2007Friday 6th July 2007atThe Moot Hall, Colchester7.15pm for 7.45pmCarriages 12.00pmTickets are selling well but we would lik... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=151 I have been delighted with the impressive academic achievements and the wealth of extracurricular activities on offer this term, and I congratulate all the students involved.The Oxbridge offers have been mentioned. Equally of note was the school’s table-topping position in the official DfES ... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=150 Although we are proud of the quality of the school’s assembly programme and value its importance to the ethos at CRGS, we recognise the right of parents to withdraw their child from the act of collective worship should they wish. This also applies to the non national curriculum aspects of the sex e... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=149 Following the recently held election, Mr S N Pandya has been elected as a Parent Governor with effect from 20 March 2007 and his term of office is for four years.The results were as follows:Mr Pandya110Mr M... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=148 We are looking into our provision for disabled students, parents, staff, Governors and visitors to the school. We would be grateful if you would let Ms R Wallace know in writing in confidence of any disabilities pertaining to either your son(s)/daughter(s) who attend(s) the school or yourselves of ... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=147 Despite the generally held view that Oxbridge entrance is getting more and more competitive every year, CRGS received a record number of offers in 2006/7. The students and their teachers prepared thoroughly for the various challenges involved and were delighted to receive 31 offers in total, the hig... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=146 Thanks for everyone who supported our Comic Relief fundraising scheme – you managed to raise £155! Special thanks to everyone who helped us, including the ladies in the Restaurant.The fundraising included a cake stall and a quiz.Thanks again.Jake Humbles, Nathan Penney - ... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=145 No one was more surprised than us when we were selected to take part in the Great Shakespeare Debate, as between us we had absolutely no previous experience in debating – but that is what The English Speaking Un... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=144 On Monday 12th March, over a year after CRGS students’ stay in Germany, it was our turn to welcome our exchange partners to England. After a flight into Stansted, the thirty-three German students and two members of staff were greeted at CRGS with a promise of a packed week ahead.It’s safe t... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=143 Essex University - 7th February 2007On the frosty morning of Wednesday 7th of February, twelve CRGS students made their way to Essex University to take part in a unique event organised by Eversheds, the globally renowned law firm. It was to be both an interesting and valuable experien... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=142 Tuesday 27th February School HallThursday 1st March Arts CentreFive school bands took part in our annual Battle of the Bands and entertained an enthusiastic crowd of supporters both from within and outside the school. It was encouraging to see a year 7 band involved with a very pr... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=141 I write this the day after our first full run through of the play, and I think it is fair to say that we are well on our way to having it ready for the first performance on the 27th March. As you read this, we will probably have finished the three shows we are doing, but this will hopefully give you... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=140 Year 12 and 13 Economics students have been making their mark in the area of business journalism. They have been writing commentaries on recent news events for the Times 100 – a business education website sponsored by the Times newspaper. In January, Tom Heasman (year 12) covered a story about new... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=139 Everyone at Exco would like to say a big thank you to all those who have donated mobile phones recently. We have raised over £150 for worthwhile charities, having collected over 100 phones. The scheme has been a great success, and we are currently considering extending this scheme to other schools... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=138 These are exciting times for CRGSA.  Of course we are principally a fund-raising association.  The funds already made have enabled us to pledge financial support for the new projector equipment in the School Hall and an e-mail system for school which will hugely improve communication with parents. W... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=137 The school entered teams in three competitions this term: the BPW, the Rotary and the English Speaking Union and has enjoyed success in them all. The two senior teams qualified for the regional final of the BPW competition and the team of Pippa Keen, Tom Heasman and Olivia Read won it and has qual... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=136 In the run up to this year’s budget, year 12 students have been working hard to suggest new taxes that Gordon Brown might want to introduce. Teams of 3 and 4 have been most inventive, considering ideas such as taxes on light bulbs, food miles, product packaging, domestic rubbish and even fa... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=135 The Debate Society has had no time to rest this half term. The Cambridge Schools National Competition saw both CRGS teams go through to the regional finals, unfortunately only one team could go through to finals day held at Cambridge Union, and it was Phil Hartley and Will Gibbs (Year 13). Unfortuna... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=134 The UK Maths Team Challenge Regional Final was held at City of London School by the Thames on Thursday 8th. March. Our team of James Burt and Tom Neill from year 9 and Frank Bloomfield and Jimmy Chen from year 8 had an enjoyable but full day of concentrated problem solving. They worked extremely w... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=133 For CRGS, this year's Junior Schools' Challenge Quiz Competition got off to a flying start.  The CRGS team of Afham Raoof, Charlie Docherty, Karthik Raghavan and Jimmy Cheng played at home against Culford on March 6th.  The team was strong right from the start, and marched on to a resounding victory... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=132 The school’s rugby sevens teams have been in action this term with considerable success.The under 12’s were invited to take part in the inaugural East of England Sevens competition held at New Hall School in Chelmsford. The boys stormed through the pool stages, playing excellent open rugby a... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=131 As we approach the end of a characteristically busy term, we can reflect on the achievements of the last few months. We have just seen three most accomplished performances of the “Wizard of Oz”, involving a large number of students, and enjoyed two very special carol services where the orchestra and... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=130 The school currently has a vacancy for a Parent Governor and we are happy to hear from parents who might be interested in applying.The term of office is for four years and I would be pleased to provide further details to anyone wishing to find out more. Mrs J Howlett - Clerk to Governors... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=129 Following on from last year’s successful renaissance of the medical society under Will Meyer, which saw a series of medical professionals giving talks to and answering questions from Years 11 – 13, Niroshan Kumar and Elizabeth Jarman have taken on the responsibility this year.So far we have ... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=128 After a full term of rehearsals the large cast, orchestra and crew will now have their feet firmly on the ground having completed their journey down the yellow brick road, performing to three packed houses as well as at a matinée performance for local Junior Schools. Watch out for reviews next term... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=127 On 27th November, Harry Biddle, Rory Mckenzie, Niroshan Kumar and Islambek Gomes Pessoa , accompanied by Dr Stimson, travelled to Newmarket. The purpose of such a voyage was to take part in Target 2.0, a competition for schools run by the Bank of England where the team of 4 A-level students seek to... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=126 On Thursday 7th December a team of four chemists from CRGS, led by the charismatic Dr Jones, travelled to King Edward VI Grammar School in Chelmsford to begin their title defence. They were defending the title of national Top of the Bench Champions 2006, a title which had been won last Spring at th... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=125 The under 15 rugby teams have had a phenomenal season in terms of their results. Both teams have shown real commitment and drive in their efforts this year. The B team have managed to win all their games with the exception of one, which they narrowly lost and were in a position to win, but never c... http://www.crgs.co.uk/news/?item=124