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Schoolgirl stands out from the crowd to win public speaking competition

7th April 2016

A TEENAGER has been presented with a prestigious award after winning a public speaking competition. Caitlin Farrell, from Chelmsford County High School for Girls scooped the top prize in the Central Essex Regional Final of the Jack Petchey Speak Out challenge. The youngster impressed the judges with her winning speech Fireflies, fighting off competition from…

How does CCHS celebrate British Values?

7th April 2016

Here at CCHS, we not only embrace British values, but truly celebrate them and encourage others to respect and enjoy them too.  We strive to work hard to improve ourselves, our community and beyond – never forgetting our place in the diverse and globalised society in which we live. As a school, we love to…

Senior Prefect and House Official Training Morning

4th March 2016

To prepare for the year ahead the new Senior Prefects and House Officials undertook a training morning at the Old Chelmsfordians on Friday 23rd January. Students took part in sessions on leadership, public speaking, chairing a meeting and minute-taking were all designed to help prepare them for their new roles. Senior Prefects and House Officials…

BBC News – Four universities join elite Russell Group

4th March 2016

Four more universities are joining the Russell Group of leading universities – Durham, Exeter, Queen Mary, University of London, and York. The Russell Group represents some of the most prestigious universities in the UK – and will now have 24 members. Read the full story on the BBC News.