Volunteering is a word whose meaning is well understood by modern-day culture; however, I believe that the attitude with which it is expected to be done is far less grounded. Many say that by volunteering for a cause, be it a House charity event such as the pancake race, or at a local food bank,…
I’m sorry to start on a low, but let me begin with some statistics that I found while researching Mental Health Awareness Week. Every year, 1 in 4 people suffer from a mental health problem, and the number of young people struggling with mental health has doubled since 2017. Suicide is now the biggest killer of men…
The rain started at about 6.00pm, just as 35 Second Form pupils, 3 Fourth Form helpers and 5 staff arrived at the RGS to sleep out to raise funds for the charity Transform. This is the third year we have held this event, inspired by Umun (a Fourth Form student). Unfortunately, the rain continued throughout the…
On Wednesday, 50 Third Form students travelled to London to visit the Legion exhibition at the British Museum. The exhibition shows some stunning artefacts relating to the Roman army, with the narrative thread of the life of one recruit, Terentianus, told through his letters to family, running through the show. Highlights among the exhibits were…
The Swiss trip over the Easter holidays provided a mix of adventure and education for our students. The group gathered at Gatwick Airport for an early morning departure to Geneva and arrived in high spirits. The students settled into their hostel before touring the United Nations buildings. Evening meals at Les Brasseurs encouraged were enjoyed…
After an early start, 39 junior students embarked on a French trip to Normandy for five days of culture, adventure and language immersion. The diverse programme, primarily in French, included activities such as a circus workshop, outdoor brain teasers, a climbing wall and a massive scavenger hunt. A highlight was Dinan Market Day where the…
The Concerto Concert with Southern Pro Musica has become a standout event in the RGS musical year, and this year’s performance was no exception. In front of a sizable audience, four performers (and one composer) graced the stage, delivering an exceptional display of musicianship. The evening commenced with Thomas McLean’s rendition of Poulenc’s Concerto for…
Choral & Orchestral Concert We are extremely proud of our boy choristers who, directed by Mrs Dienes Williams and Mr Orchard, performed fabulously alongside international tenor, James Gilchrist and the RGS choirs and orchestra in Britten’s St Nicolas in Holy Trinity Church. Particular congratulations to Hugo, Henry, Jonas and Jeremiah who performed solo roles. St…
This term’s Choral and Orchestral Concert took place in Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday 24 April. In front of a large crowd, the audience was treated to a programme of mostly English choral and instrumental music from the twentieth century. Under the baton of Mr Chambers, the RGS Symphony Orchestra took to the platform for…
In the first week of the Easter holidays five members of staff and 46 boys flew off to Athens to explore the ancient sites of Greece. In Athens, they visited the Parthenon and the Parthenon Museum, the theatre of Dionysus, the Agora and the National Archaeological Museum. They also experienced the buzz of the old…
We celebrated World Book Week from 4-8 March. Pre-Prep enjoyed a host of book-themed events and activities including a trip to Waterstones to hear some stories and swap their World Book Day voucher, a visit from Aesops Touring Theatre Company to perform the Hare and the Tortoise which links to our School Value of respect and our…
Friday 8 March was Field Day 3, the highlight of the co-curricular calendar which offers an exciting array of activities for our students. Our First Form students are rotating activities over this and the next Field Day. Half ventured to the London Science Museum, while the remainder enjoyed sports coaching and a trip to the Spectrum for…
Jam packed with boisterous and poignant songs, mischievous urchins, loveable rogues and more than a touch of menace, the RGS production of Lionel Bart’s much-loved musical Oliver! transported audiences to the world of Oliver Twist, based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel. The moody set vividly invoked the sense of Victorian London street life as well as the…
