Month: November 2022
Remembrance Day 2022
The whole community joined together in an act of remembrance as the School united in memory of those who have lost their lives in warfare since the First World War. This year’s service was particularly poignant as the RGS welcomed Old Guildfordian Mr Bob Howell. Bob served a Short Service Commission from 1959 –1962 and…
Half Term Trips
With trips firmly back on the school calendar, we were delighted that, during half term, a large number of students participated in a variety of trips. These ranged from a Geography trip to Dorset, an Economics trip to Amsterdam and Brussels and practice expeditions for Duke of Edinburgh participants. Despite the forecast of gails and…
Two Piano Recital
On 3 November a packed Recital Room was treated to a stunning recital of music for two pianos performed by our Head of Keyboard, Jan Newman, and Maureen Galea. Consisting mostly of music by French composers, the audience was captivated by the outstanding levels of musicianship on display. Notable highlights included Ravel’s Ma mère l’Oye…
King’s Lecture
For this term’s King’s Lecture, we were delighted to welcome Old Guildfordian Simon Lazenby back to the RGS. Simon attended the RGS as a student from 1988 to 1993 – still proud to this day of being a member of Valpy House during one of the less successful periods of the House’s history! – and…
Reflection: Black History Month
Today marks the end of Black History Month, a time where I hope we have all reflected on the role black history has made in shaping the world we live in today. It was a month in which we celebrated black culture and the contributions black people have made to society, but as we celebrate…