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Reflection: World AIDS Day
This Thursday marks the 33rd World AIDS Day. Since the virus’ discovery in 1984 it has been the cause of one of the most devastating pandemics in human history, infecting around 80 million people and leading to the deaths of almost half that number. However, despite the tragic reality of the disease, I see it…
Tomorrow’s Engineer Week
7-11 November The Physics Department ran a series of exciting activities, across the year groups, to highlight the importance and prevalence of engineering in todays’ world. One of the first activities used the Minecraft Educational Platform which has a wide range of activities, many curriculum based, covering environmental challenges, with the added fun of being…
Advent Service
A new addition to the School’s events calendar this year, the Advent Service held in Holy Trinity Church was a memorable occasion that gave the opportunity for reflection, spiritual engagement and to enjoy some exceptional music performed by the RGS’ Schola Cantorum under the leadership of Director of Music, Sam Orchard. Beginning in darkness with…
Junior Piano Concert
After an exhausting day of competitions for the House Piano events, many of the junior pianists came back to school to play in the Junior Concert, held annually every November. A full Recital Room of appreciative parents came to support the boys, and they were treated to a concert filled with performances ranging in style…
Class of 1992 Reunion
On Saturday evening we held a 30-year reunion for the Class of 1992 and were delighted to welcome back 35 OGs, plus their former teachers Ted Badham, Peter Clark, John Saxton and Alan Thorn. They thoroughly enjoyed a tour of the School, finding old classrooms and new developments (see them above, seated in their old…
Reflection: Anti-Bullying Week
Today marks the start of national Anti-Bullying Week. Some of you will be wearing odd-socks today – a symbolic gesture that highlights that each of us are different, are unique, and that the fact that we are all different is to be celebrated. There is a specific theme for this year’s Anti-Bullying Week, that of…
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…
Cat Williams Workshop: Strengths Psychology and Mindset
In September, boys in Year 5 and 6 took part in a mindset workshop run by RRT therapist/Speaker, Cat Williams. The boys had some really positive feedback from the session, as seen below: “I found it interesting to find my strengths.” “I now understand myself on another level.” “I feel like a superhero – I…
Drama Review of Antigone
Inspired by the works of Katie Mitchell, the A Level devised drama performance, based on the Antigone story, proved to be a hyper-realistic feast for the senses. Creative use of multi-media, dramatic live feed, and atmospheric, moody sound and lighting all contributed to a fully immersive experience for the appreciative audience. The imaginative staging was…