In the age of social media, we are bombarded with images and stories of people who live seemingly perfect lives. No-one posts about the miserable day they just had. It is all too easy to buy into this false narrative of perpetual success, the misguided belief that some people never lose, and as a result,…
Honesty is the cornerstone of character. The honest man or woman seeks not merely to avoid criminal or illegal acts, but to be scrupulously fair, upright, fearless in both action and expression. Honesty pays dividends both in dollars and in peace of mind. As shown in the quote by B C Forbes, honesty is the…
A summary of some of the many activities students undertook on Field Day 1: Art in Context The Art in Context group visited the Tate Modern, exploring two contrasting exhibitions. The morning focused on Anthony McCall’s Solid Light, an immersive light sculpture display, while the afternoon was spent viewing The Expressionists, a pre-WWI collection by…
With RGSG Nanjing continuing to grow and expand, their Principal, Mr Matthew Ford, sought assistance in guiding the newly elected Senior Prefect Team as they stepped into their leadership roles. To provide support, our Senior Prefect Team took the opportunity to share their experiences and knowledge with their counterparts in China. Our School Captain, Charlie…
We are delighted that Third Form student, Aahan, won Second Place in the T-shirt Design category of the 2024 Show Racism the Red Card Schools Competition. Aahan and his father attended the awards ceremony last week at Wolverhampton Wanderers’ stadium, where the young designer was recognised for his creativity and commitment to promoting an anti-racism message….
What does it mean to have self-discipline? Self-discipline is defined as the ability to control one’s feeling and to get things even when you do not want to. It is about staying focused on long-term goals and outcomes even when faced with temptations that may lead you away from them. So why is self-discipline so…
This year, 17 Sixth Form students carried out Original Research in Science (ORIS) projects. The work was carried out in a number of universities including Cambridge, UCL, Surrey, Bath, Bristol, Southampton Edinburgh, and St Andrews. The breadth of research was very impressive and spanned the whole of science. Topics studied include neurology, NMR, computer science,…
RGS Muscat recently welcomed the International Chief Executive for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening connections, exchanging insights, and experiencing the RGS Muscat community in action. Frequent visits like this are crucial to fostering collaboration between our international schools and the founding RGS Guildford. They ensure alignment with the school’s core values and create opportunities…
It is clear to me that there are two different types of loyalty: loyalty that we owe to others, and loyalty we owe to ourselves. At its best, loyalty in the former sense represents a profound emotional investment into the life of another. It’s a promise to champion their well-being above all else, often even…
I want to reflect on what has been an extraordinary summer. The General Election in July brought a new Government, a new Prime Minister and a new start for the country, and (as you will know) challenges for us as an independent school. One of the first challenges that Kier Starmer had to face was…
Choir and Orchestra Tour to Segovia At the end of Trinity Term, 70 students and staff from RGS and GHS went on a choir and orchestra tour to Segovia, near Madrid. Students performed in renowned churches and cathedrals, delivering high-quality music under the direction of Miss Wild and Mr Jones. Segovia proved to be a…
Year 5 and 6 travelled to Tossa de Mar this summer for an action-packed week of water sports and outdoor fun. The trip provided a perfect balance of fun and learning. In their cabins, they took on new responsibilities, showing great independence as they prepared for each day’s activities. The boys had the chance to…
“RGS students were rewarded for their impressive endeavour, disciplined application and genuine passion for learning with an excellent set of GCSE results. The most common grade achieved by our students was the gold-standard grade 9; in total 571 grade 9s were achieved. In addition, 451 grade 8s were also secured: over two-thirds of all grades…
