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…
The English Departments of RGS Guildford and Tormead School jointly hosted an evening lecture with Professor John Mullan, the Lord Northcliffe Chair of Modern English Literature and the Head of the Department of English Language and Literature at University College London. Professor Mullan obtained his undergraduate degree in English from King’s College, Cambridge and went…
On Tuesday 26 November, students in the RGS Barbershop Group brought joy and music to the residents of Abbot’s Hospital with a heart-warming and memorable concert. The event began with a series of solo performances, where the singers demonstrated their versatility with a repertoire spanning classical pieces to more modern songs. These solo numbers set…
On Thursday 5 December, the Art Department hosted an outreach event, welcoming Sixth Form students for a special “Portrait in Oils Workshop” led by renowned artist Andy Pankhurst. The event brought together young artists from six different schools, creating an atmosphere of creativity and collaboration in our art studios. The workshop provided students with a…
On Tuesday 3 December, two RGS students showcased their historical expertise by competing in the Historical Association’s prestigious Great Debate. Cameron Brown and Saul de Gruchy each delivered compelling five-minute talks addressing the thought-provoking question: ‘How can your local history tell a global story?’ Their presentations highlighted the powerful connections between local narratives and broader…
Chaucer is dead. Well, sort of. So four medieval alchemists attempt to bring the lifeless poet back to life by inviting a group of his best-known pilgrims to tell their tales, as the caped Chaucer watches on from the luxury of the front row, with members of the audience tasked with keeping an eye on…
One of our School Values is courage, but what is courage? Courage is defined as the ability to do something that frightens one or as bravery but I believe courage isn’t about being fearless, it’s about acting despite your fears and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. One person who exemplifies this is Bethany Hamilton,…
The past few weeks have seen pupils across various Year Groups involved in a series of enriching educational trips and workshops. Year 1’s Guildford Adventure Year 1 students enjoyed a fascinating trip to Guildford on Wednesday, where they immersed themselves in local history. The day began with a special talk at RGS Senior by Headmaster…
