Category: The Arts

22nd September 2025

Many congratulations to the brilliant CCHS English Department – The Prince’s Teaching Institute has again recognised the excellence of their work by awarding them the prestigious PTI Subject Mark. The Prince’s Teaching Institute – Chelmsford County High School for Girls

10th September 2025

Many congratulations to Eleanor, whose mark and grade in her GCSE Art examination in the summer has been recognised as one of the strongest in the country. The exam board, OCR, note that “Eleanor is one of the top performers this summer.” We are delighted for Eleanor! The Arts – Chelmsford County High School for…

5th September 2025

We are thrilled that 32 CCHS students have had their poems published in the ‘Empowered’ anthology this year. This is a collection of poetry and creative writing by young people who participated in the national ‘Empowered’ themed competition offered by Young Writers. These compilations, published in partnership with schools, showcase students’ creative work and offer…

8th July 2025

We are looking forward to our Cabaret Concert this evening. Congratulations to our student musicians, who have worked hard to prepare for their performances, and thank you to the Music Department, including our wonderful Instrumental Music Teachers, for all their work with and support for our students. The Arts – Chelmsford County High School for…

7th July 2025

Many congratulations to Mr Harvey, who was one of the artists selected for Farleigh Hospice’s Buzz In The City (Chelmsford’s first sculpture trail). Mr Harvey’s Bee can be found in Tindal Square until 9th September, when it will be auctioned to raise money for Farleigh Hospice. The CCHS school Bee is also on display and…

7th July 2025

We are looking forward to several days of creativity across the school with our Arts Week. This will include our work with primary pupils today, the Cabaret Concert on Tuesday, the BIG Art Painting activity on Wednesday, a series of outside musical performances at the end of the week, culminating with a KS3 Art Exhibition…

4th July 2025

Today sixteen Year 12 students opted to sit the CCHS Elite Challenge, an examination-style piece of work combining elements of literature, art, technology, history, critical theory and more. Designed to offer an extremely high level of academic challenge, this optional exam is devised and run entirely in-house and, for the second year running, has proved…

24th June 2025

 Many congratulations to the 38 students across Years 7 to 11 who will have their submissions to the Young Writers Empowered Poetry Competition published in an anthology; and thank you to the English Department for all the support and inspiration provided to our students.  English Literature – Chelmsford County High School for Girls English Language…

23rd June 2025

Many thanks to Caroline Kenyon, Henry Kenyon and Mr Carter, who have judged the entries to this year’s Mary Kenyon Poetry Competition. This is the  seventh year this prestigious competition has been offered at CCHS, thanks to the generosity of Caroline Kenyon and Henry Kenyon, in memory of Mary Kenyon (CCHS Alumna), and the great…

20th June 2025

Many congratulations to Mr Harvey, who has had an article published in Practice magazine about his work with students on the prestigious V&A Innovate Challenge Award. This year, the CCHS Year 9 Team – Green Gift – won the V&A Innovate Best Pitch National Schools Challenge for their sustainable gift-wrapping solution. Please follow the link…