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…
Now in its third year, the Advent Carol Service has firmly established itself as a cherished and much-anticipated event in the school calendar. This poignant service provides a moment of stillness and reflection, marking the period of anticipation and preparation leading up to the celebration of Christ’s birth. Held by candlelight in the atmospheric Holy…
On Thursday 14 October, the school held its second Junior Scholarship Conference, a unique event that exemplifies the ethos of being ‘by the students, for the students.’ As highlighted by Senior Scholars’ Council Vice-President, Jasper O’Conor, in his opening address. The conference is largely organised by the Senior Scholars’ Council and showcases the scholarly passions…
On Monday 18 October, the school hosted the annual Independent Learning Assignment (ILA)/Original Research in STEM (ORIS) Presentation Evening, one of the standout events in our Scholarship for All programme. The evening saw a packed auditorium filled with students, parents, staff, visiting students and friends of the school, all eager to witness the remarkable research…
Last Monday, the Joint Schools’ Chamber Choir had the extraordinary honour of performing Evensong at St Paul’s Cathedral in central London. This marked the choir’s third invitation to sing under the iconic dome – a privilege few schools receive. The occasion held even greater significance as the choir sang for the Remembrance Day service, making…
On Monday 11 November, five Second Form students attended the culmination of this year’s Poetry Together event at Central Hall in Westminster. Led by Gyles Brandreth and supported by Duke’s Education, the event aims to unite young and old through the enjoyment of poetry. The boys had already written and performed their own poem on…
On Saturday 9 November, approximately 240 students from RGS and twenty other schools participated in the annual Model United Nations (MUN) conference. Throughout the day, students debated a range of complex and controversial topics with enthusiasm and rigour. Issues such as protecting South America’s biodiversity, the ongoing warfare in Sudan, single-use plastics, and human rights…
Nelson Mandela once said, “Courage isn’t the absence of fear, it is the triumph over it.” Courage is the force that propels humanity forward in the face of uncertainty and overwhelming odds. It lives not in grand gestures alone but in the quiet, unwavering acts that transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Courage requires something…
This week, RGS Prep came together to celebrate Anti-Bullying Week, embracing the theme of Respect through engaging and meaningful activities that promoted kindness, empathy and understanding across the school. The week began with Odd Socks Day on Monday, where pupils and staff wore mismatched socks to celebrate their unique differences and individuality. The school buzzed…
When trying to define the word empathy, people tend to use the phrase “put yourself in someone else’s shoes.” However, I think that this phrase doesn’t fully capture the essence of it. Empathy is so much more than this. In its most basic form, empathy is having an open mind and, with that, the knowledge…
