400th Anniversary Book

2024 marked the 400th anniversary of Dr Challoner's Grammar School (DCGS), which was founded in 1624. As this book illustrates, DCGS has kept true to the vision of its founder, Robert Chaloner, through offering an excellent education to local students.

The anniversary book documents the amazing history of DCGS. Dr Mark Fenton, the author, is a former Headmaster and historian. He has chronicled DCGS’s story with many interesting facts and events, which bring our history to life. The 144 page hardback book is beautifully designed with some fascinating photographs and illustrations to complement the absorbing story of the school. This is a book for the whole DCGS community; alumni, current and future students, staff and of course members of the local community.

DCGS has played an important role in so many people’s lives and this book celebrates this.

How to purchase the book

If you are a parent, you can purchase a copy of the book via your ParentPay account here.

If you would like to pay by bank transfer, please complete the Google form here

If you would like to make a payment by credit/debit card, please ring the Development Office (01494 787570) between 9am and 3pm, Monday to Friday, during term time.