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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…
Tudor House Charity Day
Tudor House Charity Day was held on the 14th of October in support of Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance. Boys in Tudor House introduced the assembly before handing over to Keith from Air Ambulance. Keith played a video of the helicopters in action, much to the boy’s excitement, and spoke about what Air Ambulance…
Harvest Festival
An afternoon of songs, readings and poems. The Harvest Festival was a wonderful thanksgiving celebration of all the produce that has been grown, harvested and created from the land and an opportunity to appreciate all that we have. The boys gathered a large collection for The North Guildford Food Bank who were extremely grateful for…
Stand-Up Comedy Evening
After a three-year hiatus where the Auditorium had been noticeably lacking in sustained and uncontrollable mirth and merriment – public examinations, inspiring music concerts and high-end drama productions are, after all, traditionally and hopefully low on fits of hysterical laughter – the annual Stand-Up Comedy Evening made a very welcome return to the RGS. To…
Reflection: Cooperation
As I reflected upon the death of Her Late Majesty, I felt there was one particularly striking value that the Queen was a great symbol of, and one which she cherished dearly. She relayed and always repeated this idea of cooperation, even during times of the greatest political or economic turmoil: this idea that we…
The Headmaster’s Address
The Headmaster’s Address to mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Friday 9 September 2022 We are meeting this morning under the saddest of circumstance to mark the death of our sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Whether we are young or old, the Queen has been an ever present part…