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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
On November 7, the History Department took 83 Fifth Form Historians to the Old Operating Theatre and the Golden Hinde in London. The Old Operating Theatre, Europe’s oldest surviving medical operating theatre, provided a tailored lecture and demonstration for the AQA “Health and the People” unit, vividly depicting 19th-century surgery challenges. The visit also served…
Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, a place of worship for nearly 900 years, serves as both the diocesan cathedral and the college’s chapel. With a rich history since Cardinal Wolsey’s absorption in the 1520s, it is renowned for music quality and served as an excellent location for the first Joint Schools’ Chamber Choir outing of the…
Anish Sathananthan, OG’20, is studying Engineering at Durham and is Team Principal for the University’s Solar Car Project, leading a team to the 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia in their new solar powered electric car, DUSC 2023. The race starts in Darwin on 22 October and finishes in Adelaide on 29 October covering…
OG Jack Bardoe is currently starring alongside BAFTA and Golden Globe nominee Rupert Everett in John Mortimer’s celebrated autobiographical play A Voyage Round My Father which is touring regional theatres. Growing up in the shadow of a brilliant and eccentric barrister, a man whose tea-time conversation could take in music hall, adultery, evolution, Shakespeare and the…
The Lower Sixth ventured to Dorset for their Geography trip visiting Studland, Swanage, Furzy, Lulworth, Rinsgstead, Portland Bill and Chiswell – all sites with fascinating geology and geologic formations.
Last Thursday, the English department took the Fifth Form to see The Empress, a new play by Tanika Gupta. Students are studying the play for their GCSE English Literature exam so the opportunity to see it live in performance was too good to miss. The play tells the story of Rani, a sixteen year old…
Our Lower and Upper Sixth Form students enjoyed a visit to the Tate Modern, Southwark Cathedral and The White Cube Gallery to see both contemporary and 20th Century artworks. It was a great opportunity for the boys to collaborate and discuss the works on display. The same cohort of students ventured to Regents Park to…
In the academic environment we find ourselves in, the word reflection often carriers a somewhat negative connotation. The word frequently surfaces in the aftermath of disappointing tests, unsuccessful sports fixtures or if you find yourself sitting in S01. It is far too often associated with what could have been better and our failures, rather than…
