Category: Senior News
Reflection: Perseverance
In my opinion, perseverance is one of, if not the most, important trait that a person can have. The ability to put in continued effort to do or achieve something, even in the face of difficulty and adversity, is arguably the key to success in life. One of the greatest inhibitors to reaching this success…
The King’s Lecture: Angellica Bell
On Thursday 9 November, the RGS welcomed Angellica Bell back to deliver the King’s Lecture for this term. Eight years ago, she made her first public appearance here as, in 2016, The One Show ran a feature on the School’s involvement in the 1991 Juno space mission when the RGS was the first school to…
Dipo Faloyin on Challenging Sterotypes of Africa
The Geography department were delighted to welcome Dipo Faloyin back to the RGS to challenge stereotypes of Africa. A really though-provoking talk with lots of questions from our First Form students at the end.
English & History Trip to London
Upper Sixth English Literature and History students enhanced their study of the Windrush generation by visiting the Black Cultural Archives (BCA) in Brixton and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in South Kensington. The day began with a visit to the African and Caribbean War Memorial in Windrush Square, commemorating those who served in the…
Madrid Trip
The trip began with a welcome from native hosts, a delightful visit to Madrid’s famous Churrería St. Ginés, and a stroll through the iconic Puerta del Sol. The following day included language immersion lessons in the morning and a visit to the Atlético de Madrid Stadium Civitas Metropolitano in the afternoon, concluding with a panoramic…
ILA/ORIS Presentation Evening
On November 8, the ILA/ORIS Presentation Evening showcased the outstanding independent research projects of Sixth Form students. These projects, completed during the Trinity Term of the Lower Sixth Form, covered a diverse range of topics. The shortlisted candidates presented confidently on subjects such as historically informed musical performance, hypersonic missiles, the Parisian suburbs’ built environment,…
RGS Model United Nations Conference
On November 11, around 190 students from RGS and twelve other schools attended our annual MUN conference. Throughout the day, they engaged in rigorous debates on complex and controversial topics such as cultural erosion, antibiotic resistance, religious education in schools, and the global illegal arms trade. Our students demonstrated admirable conduct, embodying our school’s values…
Reflection: Diwali
When I was tasked with writing a speech on Diwali, I thought, as a Hindu, this would be a walk in the park. However, although I loosely knew the story behind the celebration, I realised that I couldn’t fully explain some of the traditions. Why exactly do we light fireworks? What are the teachings? And…
Reflection: Remembrance Service Address
On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, the United Kingdom and countries across the Commonwealth fall silent. For two minutes, we unite in remembrance, to pay tribute to the fallen, to those who endured horrific conditions and fought when victory could hardly be told apart from defeat. And yet they…
Cross-Country: ESAA Cup
Our junior and inter teams went to The Judd School for the next round of the ESAA cup. The junior team, one man short due to a last-minute concussion, ran impressively in challenging rain and winds. Sam (1st Form) secured 4th place, with Hugo following closely in 10th. Overall, the junior team claimed 7th out…