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While many allergies result in only mild symptoms, some can be far more dangerous, causing life-threatening episodes of anaphylaxis that require swift intervention. This week’s guide helps break down the warning signs and outlines the immediate steps to take when every second counts. It also provides a useful overview of the most common food allergens – from milk and eggs to shellfish and sesame – as well as common non-food triggers like insect venom, pollen, and medication. With clear guidance on recognising the symptoms of a serious reaction and the role of devices like auto-injectors, this resource can help adults feel more prepared and informed when supporting children with allergies. This free #WakeUpWednesday guide explains the basics of allergies and anaphylaxis, potentially life-threatening reactions that educators, carers, and parents alike should be able to recognise and respond to quickly. Read more here: https://nationalcollege.com/guides/allergies-and-anaphylaxis #CFGS #grammarschool #churstongrammar #churstonferrersgrammarschool #churstongrammarschool #wellbeing #wellbeingwednesday #TheNationalCollege #mentalhealthsupport #WakeUpWednesday #wakeupwednesdays #WeAreChurston #ChurstonTogether

Fantastic outing for our U13 Rugby team at the Central Venue League tournament hosted by Teignmouth Community College! The squad put in a series of huge performances across four competitive matches, securing a solid win against Teign, two thrilling draws against Dawlish and Kingsbridge, and suffering just a single, narrow defeat to host side Teignmouth. Standout moments were everywhere on the pitch... Roman led the attack with powerful, unstoppable carries, crossing the line for three brilliant tries, Alfie put on a kicking clinic, repeatedly pinning back defenses to win crucial territory and Wilson set the tone with relentless, hard-hitting tackles all tournament long. An incredible team effort, well done boys! Mr Skelly #CFGS #churstongrammar #churstongrammarschool #CFGSsport #CFGSrugby #CFGSsuccess #CFGSachievement #WeAreChurston #ChurstonStories #ChurstonTogether

What a brilliant start to the season for our Churston U19 Netball team - two games down, two fantastic wins under our belt! The action kicked off on Friday the 2nd with the first round of the Sisters in Sport competition against Ivybridge. The girls hit the court firing on all cylinders, putting on a great performance to take the win and advance to Round 2, where we'll be taking on Maynard next week. On Wednesday the 7th, the team hit the road for our very first AOC game of the season against Yeovil. It was a dominant display from start to finish, with the girls winning every single quarter to secure a super strong away victory. A massive shoutout to this match's standouts: Coach’s Player: Marley Player’s Player: Lydia Opposition’s Player: Aya Next up, we're looking ahead to a huge week with our Sisters in Sport match against Maynard and our first round of the AOC Cup against Strode. If these first two games are anything to go by, it’s going to be an incredible season. Huge well done to all the girls! Mrs Haigh #CFGS #churstongrammar #churstongrammarschool #CFGSsport #CFGSnetball #CFGSsuccess #CFGSachievement #WeAreChurston #ChurstonTogether

Our annual Future Choices event helps our Year 11 students understand their options after GCSEs, including A-Levels, T-Levels and Apprenticeships. It encourages students to explore their interests and keep their options open, so they can build a flexible foundation for future education, training, university and career opportunities. The event started with a continuation of our Future Discovery: Live programme, with Kit Greenslade hosting a 'Sofa Session' supported by alumni Jade Scott, Ben Loten and Gabriella-Mae Mitchell. The students also received useful guidance and information from Pete Reeves (Next Steps South West) and Scarlett Esprit (South Devon College). Day 2 started with a presentation from our Head of Sixth Form, Mr Shellum followed by a Q&A session with our sixth form ambassadors. Thank you to all our guests for giving their time to support our students as they stand at one of the most exciting crossroads of their education. #CFGS #churstongrammar #churstongrammarschool #CFGSFutureChoices #CFGScareers #CFGScareerssupport #CFGSfutures #OldChurstonians #CFGSAlumni #WeAreChurston #ChurstonTogetherCircle #ChurstonTogether

At the beginning of October a group of Physics and Politics A-Level students had a fantastic and educational trip to Geneva, Switzerland. As well as a tour around the United Nations buildings and the Red Cross museum, students got the opportunity to visit the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. Here we visited the superconducting magnet manufacturing plant and the impossibly named Antimatter Factory! So much excellent Physics and Engineering at CERN and a fascinating view of international politics and relations at both the UN and Red Cross. Thanks to all of the students and staff involved. The trip was a great success and finished in style with a meal at a restaurant complete with cheese fondue and alphorn musical accompaniment! Mr Lovick #CFGS #churstongrammar #churstongrammarschool #CFGSscience #CFGSengineering #CFGSphysics #CFGSSTEM #CFGSpolitics #CFGStrips #CFGScocurricular #WeAreChurston #ChurstonTogether #

Great things happen when a community comes together. Introducing Churston Together - bringing together everyone who cares about our school and believes in helping every student thrive. Whether you're a parent, former student, local business, supporter or member of our wider community, there's a place for you... Together we'll be celebrating success, creating opportunities, building connections and making even more possible for current and future generations of Churston students. Because great schools aren't just built by those inside the gates. They're strengthened by the communities around them. Together, we're making more possible. #CFGS #churstongrammar #ChurstonFerrersGrammarSchool #LearningToCreateABetterWorld #SchoolCommunity #Education #TogetherMakingMorePossible #WeAreChurston #ChurstonTogether

A hard-fought battle in the first round of the prestigious Continental Tyres National Cup for our U18s against a strong Mount Kelly side! The boys came out flying, making a dream start and racing into a 12-0 lead in the opening 10 minutes. Mount Kelly gradually found their rhythm to lead 26-12 at the break, but Churston came out fighting in the second half. A brilliant defensive effort severely restricted Mount Kelly's scoring, even if we just couldn't quite get over the line at the other end. There were top performances all over the park, outstanding work on the wing from Dion, powerful, hard-hitting carries from Sam and some slick, brilliant interplay in the backs from Ben and Danny. Despite the 12-40 final score, the squad gave it everything against top-tier opposition and represented the school with immense pride. The journey doesn't end here though, the boys now head into the Bowl branch of the competition! Well done boys, Mr Skelly #CFGS #churstongrammar #churstongrammarschool #CFGSsport #CFGSrugby #CFGSsuccess #CFGSachievement #WeAreChurston #ChurstonTogether

Active Citizenship Enabling our students to achieve great exam results is just the foundation - living out Active Citizenship, one of our five core values, is how we take that success further. We believe a complete grammar school education must encourage students to look beyond the school gates, step into leadership roles and engage with their local and global communities. By hearing their voices and inspiring civic responsibility, we shape confident young people ready to contribute meaningfully to society. #CFGS #churstongrammar #churstongrammarschool #TheChurstonExperience #CFGSvalues #CFGSActiveCitizenship #WeAreChurston #ChurstonTogether

Top Left: Calling all budding journalists! Magazine Club is on every Tuesday...P4 in Room 20 and P5 in C3. Pictured is our first meeting, where we shared ideas, discussed what we’d like to include in our magazine and got creative! New members are welcome to join! Top Middle: For the second-year running Nate (Y8) has been selected for the Devon U13s Water Polo team. He recently competed in the Inter-County Championships, managing to score/assist several goals throughout the matches and was awarded him U13s Devon player of the tournament. Top Right: Thank you to our 6th Form ambassadors who help out with school events, including our recent Macmillan Cake sale. Middle Left: Our new cohort of Y12 students recently discovered the wide ranging active citizenship opportunities in the 6th form. Centre: Our most recent Cultural Guests are spending time in Y12. After Half Term they will be talking to our younger students about their culture and language - watch this space! Middle Right: Y9 Language Leaders Inspired Galmpton Primary Visitors. A massive well done to our Y9 pupils for putting on such a fantastic event and thank you to the wonderful Y5 children from Galmpton Primary for their incredible energy & participation. We look forward to welcoming you back to our classrooms soon! Bottom middle: During ACE week students created nature based clay tiles with the help of a local clay artist, Donna. The raw tiles were sent away for firing and came back at the beginning of term. They looked amazing! Bottom Right: Whilst in Y13, Kian and team of Churston students won the regional round before representing the South West in the National Final in London. As Vice President, Kian helping to run a team of 60 international students and competing against students from all over the world. During the summer holidays, Alumni Kian Burman travelled to Florida to represent the UK in the International Space Design Competition. This all expenses paid trip was the opportunity of a lifetime. He fulfilled a lifelong ambition to visit NASA and even got to spend a few days in Disney World! #CFGS #CFGSweekinpictures #churstongrammar #ChurstonTogether

Huge effort from our U13 Rugby team in a tough battle against Stover! While the final score didn't go our way, the performance on the pitch was something to be incre#churstontogether The team showed outstanding heart and determination from the first whistle to the last, putting together phase after phase of fantastic rugby. Stover brought some strong, powerful runners who managed to capitalise on a few breakaway tries, but our boys never let their heads drop. A massive shoutout to the 21 boys who turned out, fantastic numbers for the squad! Including several players making their very first appearance in a Churston shirt. Alfie scored Churston's try after some excellent team play. The team also played in their first Central Venue tournament of the year at home last week, in which they won two games against Dawlish and St. Cuthbert Mayne, drew to Paignton and lost to TBGS. There is so much potential in the team! Well done to all involved. Mr Skelly #CFGS #churstongrammar #churstongrammarschool #CFGSsport #CFGSrugby #WeAreChurston #ChurstonTogether