Month: November 2023
Year 2: Trip to Tonbridge Castle
Year 2 had an exciting, informative and busy day when they visited Tonbridge Castle in Kent. The boys enjoyed exploring and learning about the history of a magnificent castle and also what it was like to live there in medieval times. They took part in a workshop which included dressing up in medieval costumes, building…
DT Starlight Charity Project
The RGS Prep DT department has joined hands with the Starlight Charity, aiming to bring joy to children spending their Christmas in hospitals and healthcare settings during the festive season. Throughout this term, Pre-Prep and Prep pupils have been crafting vibrant bunting to adorn hospital wards throughout the UK. Our bunting has been distributed in…
Anti-Bullying Week
Anti-Bullying week commenced on Monday 13 November. To begin the week, staff and pupils came to school sporting their most mismatched socks. Odd socks day encourages all to express themselves and celebrate their individuality. Throughout the week we invited Tormead pupils to join us for some silent discos. All enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate their…
Reflection: Imagination
As Albert Einstein once said, “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” Imagination is often seen as a quality reserved for artists, musicians and industry professionals yet everywhere you look imagination is present. Imagination isn’t just about dreaming up fantastical worlds or envisioning magical creatures; it’s a power…
Field Day 2 Activities
A summary of some of the many activities students undertook on Field Day 2: Art in Context The Art in Context group had a wonderful day out in London looking at some of the most famous paintings in the world, from Titian to Van Gogh. In our period 8 lessons, we are studying oil painting…
Careers Seminar
On Wednesday evening, we held the latest Careers Seminar in our series, this time specialising in Finance; always a popular topic and a packed house in the auditorium with 300 RGS students, parents and also students from six local schools. It was great to welcome back OGs Ryan Harding ’14, Sam Green ’18, Ross Groom…
Junior Scholarship Conference
On Monday 20 November, we were delighted to welcome over 40 members of the First, Second and Third Forms to the Seminar Room for the first ever RGS Junior Scholarship Conference. Much of the credit for organising the event must go to this year’s Senior Scholars’ Council, led by president Alexander. The Council were keen…
Advent Service
In its second year, the Advent Service has become a standout event in the Michaelmas Term, taking place by candlelight in the atmospheric setting of Holy Trinity Church. Whilst it is the central Christian season of expectation and preparation as the Church prepares to celebrate the coming of Christ, its perennial message of hope and…
DARO Reunion: Classes of 2000, ’01 & 02
On Saturday, the Development & Alumni Relations Office held a reunion for the Classes of 2000, ’01 and ’02 to celebrate 20 years since they left the RGS. It was a wonderful evening, and the OGs had a fabulous time exploring the School again – old haunts and classrooms as well as new spaces which…
OG Arvid Lindblad
Arvid Lindblad had a very successful first season in the Italian F4 this year, leading for the majority of the year. Sadly, in the closing stages, engine troubles meant the car let him down and the title escaped him. That said, he finished the year by winning the prestigious F4 GP Macau race, and then…