Many of you will have participated in the DofE Award Scheme and treasure the memories of the expeditions, clocking up volunteering time and honing ski… More...

In 1964 David took photos of the site which had been home to CGS since 1889. They show the jumble of buildings that the High Street school had become,… More...

March 2021 is the 60th anniversary of a hockey match played between Cheltenham Grammar School and Pate's Grammar School for Girls. More...

Vincent Guy shares wonderful memories of his time at Pate's Junior School during the 1950s; his teachers and classmates all evocatively brought to lif… More...

As part of the Development & Alumni Committee, current sixth form student Devon Ricketts interviewed Simon and found out about his motivations for sup… More...

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Derek Salmon in March. Derek was an exemplary and dedicated CCF Officer at Pate's for over thirty years fro… More...

Martin F. Heyworth shares his memories of his Chemistry teacher going above and beyond to help him with his Cambridge scholarship entrance exam in 196… More...

Football fever hit Cheltenham at the weekend as Cheltenham Town took on Manchester City at Whaddon Road. Inspired, we dug around the Archives and foun… More...

Oversized blazers were the bane of most first former's lives but short trousers - only for the most unlucky boys! More...

Geoff moved from the USA to Cheltenham in 1960 and it was like stepping back in time! Did his time in the USA influence the music choices of his Sixth… More...

Do you remember The Detours & The Invaders? Did you see David Bracey and his bandmembers play in the Canteen in 1964? More...

One wonders why teachers ever thought it a good idea to leave their pupils alone in the classroom.... More...

Cedric has published and edited many books over the years. His path has always been English focussed - with some Russian along the way! More...

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Memories of his school masters loom large in Andrew's recollections of life at CGS in the 1950's - do you recall them.... and their nicknames? More...

Nick Thomas had music in his blood since his teenage years, forming Avalanche in the 4th year. More than 40 years later he is still in touch with his… More...

Named after the 1969 song by Don Rendell, were Boy, Dog & Carrot the first student rock band at Pate's? Neil McArthur, band member and CGS alumnus (19… More...

Richard's principles and attitude were shaped by his years at CGS, preparing him for a successful career with Lloyds Bank (36 years!) and latterly a T… More...

Nick says of Pate's – "It gave me the confidence to question, the fire to compete and the desire to better myself". That fire is still burning away -… More...