Phil's love of teaching was fostered at CGS and the encouragement of the staff there persuaded him that this was his vocation. More...

A Life in the Law: Part 1. Fully committed to his law studies and prepared to work his socks off, Charles was justly rewarded for his hard work. More...

In June this year, CGS alumnus Geoff Dyer, will be returning to his home town to talk about his memoir 'Homework'. More...

David Lyall looks back to the 1940s when Cheltenham Grammar School had what was in effect its own Junior School, before the formation of Pate’s Junior… More...

David Lyall, close friend of Jean-Jacques Indermuhle since primary school, shared the sad news of his passing. More...

When Ken joined CGS as a fifth form student it was a slightly daunting prospect. But having forged some great friendships he achieved success in both … More...

Edward reflects on his years at CGS and the influence of his inspirational French teacher - Mr H Hartley Jones More...

Ian Shearwood CGS 1963 - 1966, has embarked on painting his autobiography. He has completed 115 paintings so far of which two relate to his school day… More...

CGS alumnus Keith Jones who turned 90 this year, looks back fondly at his school days in the 1950s where Music and Drama were key features of his scho… More...

Which other pupils can remember being told 'Don't climb above the angels!!'? More...

In our school's 450th anniversary year, we are so pleased that alumnus Ken Walter celebrates his own anniversary in 2024 - it's 80 years since he star… More...

We were sad to learn that John Jones, PE & Maths teacher at CGS from 1962 - 1969, passed away in April aged 83. CGS Alumnus Neil Hyde shares fond memo… More...

In 1974, two CGS Sixth Formers took on the weighty responsibility of joint editors of a very special quatercentenary edition of the CGS magazine, The … More...

Sir Robert Hunt, CGS alumnus, worked for the Dowty Group for 51 years. We are delighted to share the speech given by his daughter, Lady Heywood, at th… More...

We recently welcomed John Jones to an anniversary reunion at Pate's. On hearing him recount some tales, we are pleased that he now shares some moments… More...

Written by his children, for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Patesian, this tribute remembers the life of their father who was Head of Maths at C… More...

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Memories of 2B 1963 More...

This heartfelt tribute to the teaching of Eric Ford was written by a group of alumni who have remained friends since their school days at CGS in the 1… More...

In the 1970's there weren't many Computer Science graduates but there were lots of unemployed qualified teachers. It was realised that the ability to … More...

Green Socks Don't Suit the Building : architectural memories of Cheltenham Grammar School 1965-72 More...