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CGPS had an outstanding performance at the 2024 New York State Girls Chess Championship, finishing second overall!
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On Monday, November 18, acclaimed children's book author Yangsook Choi visited CGPS to meet with our Grammar School students.
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Last week, the Prep School Performing Arts Department treated the CGPS community to three thrilling performances of this year’s fall play — She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen!
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This week, sixth grade students journeyed to ancient Egypt at the Metropolitan Museum of Art!
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Middle and Prep School Japanese students visited the Mitsuwa Shopping Plaza, a local Japanese mall built to meet the needs of the many expatriate Japanese families who live in and around New York City.
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Pre-K Robins enjoyed a special visit from CGPS alumna, executive chef, Miss Elisabeth’s Catering owner and Chopped champion Elisabeth Weinberg!
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Supplementing their studies of biodiversity and ecology, students in the Prep School’s AP Biology and Environmental Science courses visited the Bronx Zoo.
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Ms. Qian's seventh grade Chinese classes visited the China Institute Gallery downtown to learn more about Chinese art and culture.
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Last month, students and faculty gathered in the Prep School theater for the first lunchtime recital of the year.
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The fifth graders in the Grammar School’s newly-formed Student Council welcomed two very special guests — Prep School Student Government Co-President Blake S. ’25 and Treasurer Ava W. ’25!