RGS Prep has been a hive of activity in recent weeks with fixtures, lessons and swimming events. From rugby matches at Bradstone Brook to impressive performances in the swimming pool, the boys have embraced every challenge with determination and team spirit. Our U9s had an unforgettable experience at Bradstone Brook, our senior school pitches, where…
Nursery school is a crucial stepping stone in a child’s educational journey, laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning. Within the Nursery at RGS Prep the focus is on creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where young children can thrive. Holistic Development At RGS Prep we emphasise holistic development from our very youngest pupils…
In recent weeks, RGS Guildford’s sports teams have delivered a series of thrilling performances across multiple disciplines, from hockey and football to shooting and skiing. Hockey HighlightsRGS’s hockey teams have been particularly impressive, with several exciting Cup matches and fixtures against rival schools. The Under 14As faced off against Ardingly College in a tense Cup…
The theme for this assembly is courage which is especially topical considering that Saturday 27 January was Holocaust Memorial Day. Holocaust remembrance is a topic which is very important to me, due to my family’s connection to the events which happened in the 1940s. When my great-great-grandfather fled Nazi Germany in 1940 he changed his…
Each year ar RGS Prep our School Houses host Charity Days to support their chosen charity and make a positive impact within the community. York and Lancaster House partnered to support the North Guildford Food Bank, raising awareness about homelessness and food insecurity in and around Guildford, Surrey. During breaktime, the boys engaged in a…
RGS students recently embraced cultural and linguistic enrichment through two dynamic co-curricular Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) activities, showcasing the value of integrating hands-on learning with linguistic studies. On Monday 20 January, students had the unique opportunity to explore the traditional Japanese art of Sumi-e painting under the guidance of renowned artist Mikako Nakagami. Over a…
Last week a group of Old Guildfordians (OGs) living in Dubai gathered together for an event hosted by the RGS Guildford Headmaster, Dr Jon Cox, Development and Alumni Relations Director, Monica Popa, the for the first-ever international OG Reunion in Dubai. The event was preceded by a tour of RGS Guildford Dubai, led by Assistant Head and Maths…
On Friday, Sixth Form A Level English students attended an adaptation of Sam Selvon’s The Lonely Londoners at the Kiln Theatre. The novel, a key text in the A Level English Literature syllabus, explores the experiences of “Windrush-era” migrants who traveled from the West Indies to London in the 1950s, seeking new opportunities amidst the…
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison. These are the four men who make up what is arguably the greatest band of all time, The Beatles. But behind our impressions of their fame and excellence lies a harsh truth; between them they were arrested nine times, many of them struggled with addiction and infidelity….
On Friday 17 January, 15 students from RGS attended the annual WASAMUN (Wycombe Abbey School Model United Nations) residential conference. Over the course of two days, the students participated in a series of engaging debates on critical global issues such as free speech, reparations, the persecution of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, stateless refugees and North…
The Christmas period at RGS Prep has been nothing short of magical, with a wide variety of activities and events bringing joy and excitement. Boys in Reception had an unexpected surprise when Father Christmas made a secret visit to the library! The boys were thrilled to find him tucked away and even more delighted to…
On Thursday 12 December, the Lower Sixth Geography students embarked on a field trip to London, focusing on urban regeneration and development. After a brief train journey from Guildford, the group travelled by tube to Canary Wharf, where they met their guide, Rob, a former member of the London Docklands Development Corporation (LDDC). Rob’s extensive…
The English Department was delighted to welcome Professor Claire Harman, a distinguished scholar of 19th-century literature, for an inspiring day of workshops with Fifth Form students. The sessions focused on key texts for their GCSE studies, Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. Professor…
