News

18th July 2023

Many congratulations to CCHS Alumna, Dr Sarah Perry, who has been appointed as the new chancellor of the University of Essex. Essex Serpent author Sarah Perry becomes university chancellor – BBC News Acclaimed author Dr Sarah Perry appointed as new Chancellor | University of Essex  

14th July 2023

We are looking forward to our CCHS Alumnae reunions taking place this afternoon (Class of 1983) and tomorrow morning (Class of 2003). Alumnae – Chelmsford County High School for Girls (cchs.co.uk)

12th July 2023

Congratulations to all our student athletes at yesterday’s Sports Day, held at the Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre, and a big thank you to our wonderful PE Department. Sports – Chelmsford County High School for Girls (cchs.co.uk)  

10th July 2023

We are looking forward to our Enrichment Day today, including welcoming pupils and colleagues from several local primary schools. Leaders of Tomorrow – Chelmsford County High School for Girls (cchs.co.uk)  

7th July 2023

Congratulations and thank you to our Senior Prefects and all the students, staff and Parents’ Association colleagues who made our Summer Festival, ‘Rainbow Rush’, such a success this afternoon, raising money for Rainbow Trust. Sixth Form – Chelmsford County High School for Girls (cchs.co.uk)  

5th July 2023

Congratulations and thank you to our student musicians, Music Department and peripatetic colleagues for another superb Cabaret Concert this year! The Arts – Chelmsford County High School for Girls (cchs.co.uk)

29th June 2023

Today is the Muslim festival of Eid ul-Adha. It remembers the prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son when God ordered him to. Muslims will go to the Mosque for prayers. It is a time when they visit family and give money to charity so that poor people can celebrate too.

28th June 2023

Today, Muslim pilgrims will gather on Mount Arafat, it was from this site that the Islamic prophet Muhammad gave one of his last sermons. Some Muslims hold that part of the Quranic verse announcing that the religion of Islam had been perfected was revealed on this day.  

27th June 2023

Today is the start of Hajj, the annual pilgrimage made by millions of Muslims across the world to the holy city of Mecca. Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims must make the journey at least once in their life if they are physically able and can afford to do so.  

21st June 2023

We have a launched a fundraising campaign to modernise the CCHS swimming pool, which is so important to young people across the local area. Swimming Pool Fundraising Campaign