At the end of April, the Grand Final of the 200 Seconds competition took place in the Auditorium, marking a significant event in our Scholarship for All programme. This year was particularly special as it was the first time the competition was run jointly with RGS Dubai. The event featured three finalists each from our…
On Monday evening, RGS Guildford proudly hosted the inaugural Junior ILA Celebration Evening, a new initiative launched this year for our Third and Fourth Form students. The Junior ILA (Independent Learning Assignment) is modelled on the long-established Senior ILA programme offered to Lower Sixth Form students. This initiative provides younger students with the opportunity to…
On 25 April, RGS Guildford hosted its Annual Careers Convention, marking a triumphant and full return after the hiatus of the ‘Covid Years’. This year, the event was re-established at a new time of the year, inviting a fresh generation of advisors to guide and inspire students. The convention featured 100 advisors, including 65 Old…
The Concerto Concert with Southern Pro Musica has justifiably become one of the highlights of the RGS musical calendar, and this year’s performance was no exception. Taking place in front of a full audience in Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday evening, seven performers (and one composer) took to the stage in what was simply an…
The British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua is one of the best examples of success as a result of participation. After a troubled childhood, he decided to take up boxing at the age of 18 years old and despite his late start, he managed to win a Gold Medal at the London Olympics only five years…
American entrepreneur Ted Turner once commented: “If I only had a little humility I’d be perfect…”. An article in the media this week highlighted the cultural differences between various countries around the world when it comes to individuals’ self-promotion and self-aggrandisement. While acknowledging that he was inevitably stereotyping, he claimed that many nationalities are not…
Our Easter 2025 Classics trip to Italy was a rich blend of history, culture, and pizza. Merely hours after the final assembly, fifty-eight boys—accompanied by seven members of staff—arrived at Gatwick for a bracing 4.00am meet. After disembarking in a soggy Naples, we began our journey through ancient sites, starting with the beautifully preserved Villa…
On Saturday 3 May, 35 boys from the Second Form, along with four students from the Lower Sixth and staff, took part in our fourth annual Sleep Out in support of Transform Housing & Support. This event was created to raise both awareness and funds for those experiencing homelessness, and to allow students to briefly…
In the first week of the Easter holidays, thirty-eight First and Second Form Spanish students embarked on an exciting journey from Guildford, Surrey to the North of Barcelona for a Spanish immersion trip. Set in the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of Mas Pages, the trip was designed to enhance the students’ language skills and cultural…
The Easter break saw RGS Guildford students continue their Duke of Edinburgh Award progress with both a Silver and Gold expedition taking place. The students embarked on these adventures with plenty of enthusiasm and energy, and fortunately, under bright skies and glorious weather. Gold DofE Expedition This was an excellent expedition to the Brecon Beacons…
