Last week, we took the Lower Sixth Geographers on a trip to Dorset. We monitored the weather with an impending sense of doom, fearing rain would put a damper on our plans. To our delight, however, we were greeted with dry conditions, vibrant blue skies, and plenty of sunshine throughout our excursion—right up until the…
Just before half term, a group of Lower Sixth musicians visited the Royal Academy of Music. They attended the concert of the RAM Symphony Orchestra performing Gustav Mahler’s Fourth Symphony, under direction of the renowned conductor Finnegan Downie Dear. Our musicians thoroughly enjoyed the concert and left full of enthusiasm and excitement. This was a…
The English Departments of RGS Guildford and Tormead School were delighted to host a joint inaugural dinner for our A Level students. This was a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas about the texts we have in common as we deliver the same examination board syllabus. It also allowed the students to meet their counterparts, who…
On a cold and wet Sunday in October, Ranger Matt welcomed eight enthusiastic RGS students to Ash Meadows near Guildford for a day dedicated to environmental conservation and hands-on learning. The primary focus of our activities was to enhance the local ecosystem through various important tasks. Together, we planted an impressive 115 meadow buttercups and…
12 October marked the grand conclusion of the RGS Guildford 2024 Year 6 Masterclasses, an event that brought together a vibrant group of 140 enthusiastic students from 27 local primary schools. Over the course of four Saturday mornings, these budding scholars engaged in a diverse range of subjects that sparked their curiosity and creativity, and…
Old Guildfordian Paul Kerensa returned to host our annual Comedy Evening, which drew an enthusiastic audience of 170 attendees. Known for his engaging style, Paul expertly connected with the crowd by sharing amusing anecdotes from his time as a student at RGS. With a touch of nostalgia, he humorously claimed he was “so” old that…
We were delighted to welcome Dr. Nick Wilson-Jones (OG’90) delivered a captivating and informative talk to the RGS Medical Society, focusing on the specialised field of paediatric plastic surgery. His insights into the challenges and innovations within this area not only educated our students but also inspired them to consider the breadth of possibilities within…
The English Department was delighted to welcome Dr Jessica Chiba, Assistant Professor at the University of Birmingham’s Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-upon-Avon, to deliver a highly engaging lecture on William Shakespeare’s Macbeth and to participate in a cross-curricular seminar linking Hamlet with the discipline of philosophy. With our Fourth Form students currently studying Shakespeare’s shortest tragedy,…
In the third instalment of the international podcast series, Ben Dudley, Head of Rugby, Dan Yates in the Upper Sixth and Jacob Anthony, Tommy McMurray and Will Mellor in the Lower Sixth, discuss this year’s Senior Rugby Tour to South Africa. The series seeks to celebrate our school’s engagement with the wider international community and…
Mutual respect is more than just politeness; it’s the recognition that every person deserves to be treated with dignity, regardless of their background, culture, or beliefs. It’s about seeing the humanity in others, no matter the situation. One person who lived this principle was Takashi Nagai, a Japanese doctor and survivor of the Nagasaki atomic…
Young Historian of the Year 2024 Fourth Form student, Joshua, has earned the prestigious title of the Historical Association Key Stage 3 Young Historian of the Year 2024. The competition, held in partnership with the Spirit of Normandy Trust, required students to write an essay on an aspect of British involvement in World War Two….
Last week, the Third Floor came alive with the vibrant and diverse celebrations of Languages Week, and it was an absolute success. With 14 different activities organised, students enthusiastically participated, filling the classrooms with curiosity during lunchtime. Our aim was to offer pupils a fun and immersive experience of different languages and cultures, and they…
The Class of 1994 OGs gathered at the RGS on Saturday to celebrate their 30-year reunion, marking three decades since their departure from school. The event was a wonderful mix of familiar faces, shared experiences and nostalgic moments, with some members having already attended the Class of ’93 reunion the previous year, while others were…
