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Congratulations to Year 9 artist Alana, whose embroidery piece My Cochlear Implants has been selected for the Royal Academy’s Young Artists’ Online Summer Show.

Now in its eighth year, the Young Artists' Summer Show is a free, open submission exhibition for students aged 4-18 studying in the UK. Artworks are judged by a panel of artists and arts professionals, with selected artworks displayed online and on-site at the Royal Academy of Arts.

Alana, who originally created this piece for our House Art competition, describes her work,
"My Cochlear Implants have changed my life in many ways. I am deaf and can't hear anything at all without them. With them, however, I can enjoy life to the full - taking part in all the activities I love... drama productions, listening to the beautiful sounds of nature, playing clarinet in orchestras and even competing in synchronised swimming in time to music and upside down in the water (with my processors in special waterproof cases)! This artwork sums up the connection and identity my cochlears implants give me through access to sound."

Well done to Sylvie and Laurie (Yr 7), Rayna (Yr 8), Ansel (Yr 12), Ella and Lily (Yr 13), whose entries were featured at the recent Gloucestershire Young Photographer Competition Award ceremony, hosted by Cheltenham Camera Club at the Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham. In total, 916 Young photographers from 48 Gloucestershire schools entered this competition.

Congratulations to Bron (Year 12), awarded ‘Highly Commended’ for her entry ‘A Day Out in Cornwall.’

Thank you to Camera Club from us all for this awesome annual opportunity, which brings students’ talents into the spotlight.

Read the full story at Pate's Grammar School - Gloucestershire Young Photographer 2026

Over 800 Patesians took part in Sports Day at Prince of Wales Stadium earlier this month; a fabulous festival of athletic endeavour and achievement, showcasing , and Pate's House Spirit at its best 🤩

Well done to all who took part, and congratulations to York House, Winners of Sports Day 2026!

Read more at https://www.patesgs.org/News/Sports-Day-2026/

Registration for the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test for a place in Year 7 in September 2027 is now open.

Click here to register: https://g7.applicaa.com

Congratulations to Richmond House, winners of the House Cup 2026. And congratulations to all Houses for a year of inclusive, competitive challenges which have spanned the entire school community.

Thank you to our House Officials 2025-2026, and welcome our new HO teams. Lots to celebrate and anticipate!

Read House reflections at https://www.patesgs.org/News/

Wishing all the very best to our Year 11s as you start your exam leave and a whole exciting new chapter of your lives unfolds.

Head of Year 11 Ms Ouellette pays tribute to you, saying:
"You are so funny and so fiercely intelligent. You are curious. You’ve asked me SUCH hard questions! You've challenge me in all the best ways. Thank you for all your amazing contributions to House events, to sport and to culture of this school. You have an indomitable spirit and your spirits will remain indomitable in the weeks to come - we will celebrate it all together at Prom."

Come and join us on Sunday, Yamaha Free Stage, 1.30pm 🤩