Staff
Mrs E Mason
When did you join the RGS? I joined in September 2024.
What’s the best thing about the RGS? I really enjoy working in the pastoral team, they are hard working and empathetic, and have a proactive attitude and commitment to the school experience of every boy. I’m enjoying working with the students, getting to know them on individual levels, and learning how bright, resilient, and fun they are.
What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? There is always a way / Do it with grace.
If you could change your name to anything, what would it be? When I was younger, I wanted to write stories like Beatrix Potter, and used to play pretend to be Beatrix, so maybe that!
What luxury would you have on a desert island? A good duvet.
If you could choose one superhuman ability what would it be? I would want to be able to teleport so I could easily travel all over the world.
Where is the best place you’ve travelled to and why? I’ve been lucky to travel to some beautiful places, but the best place I have been so far would be Iceland. I love exploring there, it’s so varied in every way, and getting travel tips from locals is the best way to plan as there are so many hidden treasures.
What’s your most interesting/unusual hobby? I write plays and pantomimes.
What is your favourite ice-cream flavour? I love salted caramel, or coffee, or banoffee, or…
What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat? Weetabix. Can’t do it.
If you could be any cartoon character who would you be? Kim Possible!
Mr C Scampton
When did you join the RGS? September 2022
What’s the best thing about the RGS? The opportunities that come each day, both for students and staff.
What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? Time and tide wait for no man.
If you were allowed one dream perk, what would it be? My own Barista!
What luxury would you have on a desert island? Sunglasses
What animal most reflects your personality? Mouse- I love cheese.
If you could choose one superhuman ability what would it be? To heal others.
Where is the best place you’ve travelled to and why? Cambodia. The people with me on the expedition will be remembered for a lifetime.
What’s your most interesting/unusual hobby? I collect 50p coins.
What’s your favourite film and why? Catch me if you Can. Stars two of my favourite Actors and Director. A true-life story of a young boy and his creativity!
What would your autobiography be entitled? The candle that burns at both ends.
What is your favourite ice-cream flavour? Blackcurrant sorbet please.
Which actor/actress would you get to play you in a film of your life? Leonardo DiCaprio.
If you could be any cartoon character who would you be? Bart Simpson- he’s 10 years old, can skateboard and has spiky hair!
Ms S Cox
What’s the best thing about the RGS? The best thing about the RGS is without a doubt the pupils and the staff. Without fail and even in the busiest of days, there is always a silly moment or a positive interaction that will make me smile or giggle.
What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? All you need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.
If you could choose one superhuman ability what would it be? I would love the power to be instantly ready or to make my environment instantly ready – I’d save so much time tidying up.
What is your favourite ice-cream flavour? If I was only allowed to ever eat one flavour of ice cream for the rest of my life it would have to be mint chocolate.
What animal most reflects your personality? I’d say a Quokka most reflects my personality. They’re smiley, friendly, curious, little and they love to be warm and snuggly.
What luxury would you have on a desert island? This is a tough one – I’d really want a hammock but I think the complete set of Harry Potter audio books would top that.
Mr S Maiden
What’s the best thing about the RGS? I’ve only been with the RGS a short while, but it’s the culture that stands out most strongly for me. It’s a highly collaborative and supportive environment, in which people are encouraged to try new things without fear of failure.
What’s your life philosophy / motto in life? Do your best and leave the rest.
What luxury would you have on a desert island? An unlimited supply of my favourite podcasts – I’ve become obsessed since lockdown!
What’s your favourite film and why? The Shawshank Redemption – because it’s timeless and reminds me to never give up.
What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat? I’ve tried them multiple times in an attempt at sophistication, but I’ve now concluded that raw oysters are just gross.
Do you have any phobias? Spiders – I have to ask my daughter to remove them if I see one, which I realise is not a good look.
Mr M Baggs
When did you join the RGS: September 2022 (this time round) – I previously worked here from 2010 to 2016!
What’s the best thing about the RGS? The community – people here are kind, supportive, tolerant and good natured. Positivity, kindness and good humour are important attributes!
What excites you most about coming into work each day? The people – be they colleagues or pupils, my interactions with them bring great joy each day.
What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? Be kind and build people up – you never know what is going on their lives.
What luxury would you have on a desert island? A well kept golf course.
What animal most reflects your personality? Elephant.
Where is the best place you’ve travelled to and why? Sri Lanka just pips Mozambique. The people, the food, the people, the beaches, the people and the value for money!
What would your theme song be? Baywatch.
What’s your favourite film and why? Point Break – I have never really been a big one for films – but Point Break (the original version) I can watch over and over again.
Do you have any phobias? I am terrified of heights!
What would your autobiography be entitled? Baggs of unfulfilled talent.
What is your favourite ice-cream flavour? Stracciatella.
What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat? Fish.
Mrs PA Barrow B.Comm, LLB
Peta-Anne studied economics and law before commencing her legal career. She practised international employment law for 20 years at a City firm and then a US Law firm in London. Peta-Anne is actively involved in the School community. She is a member of the RGS Parents’ Association and regularly assists with charity events and initiative at the School.
Mr K Rivers
What’s the best thing about the RGS? It’s always the people. I’m lucky enough to work with such a positive, energetic group that no two days are the same. Plus free coffee.
What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? “Turn it off and on again”.
If you could change your name to anything, what would it be? “Bill Gates”. The inconvenience it would cause would be worth the staff room conversations. “Speak to Bill Gates in IT”.
What luxury would you have on a desert island? Internet. Everything else can be figured out, but WiFi is non-negotiable.
If you could choose one superhuman ability, what would it be? Invisibility. Anyone who doesn’t pick that has questionable judgement!
What’s your favourite film and why? Alien. It’s fun to try and name all of the 80’s technology in the background.
Do you have any phobias? No.
What’s the strangest thing in your fridge at the moment? My gel slippers. You freeze them, then wear them on hot days. Life-changing, trust me. It might sound odd, but don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.
What is your favourite ice-cream flavour? Vanilla. If a company can make an exceptional vanilla ice cream, I know the other flavours will be on point. If not, move on to the next brand.
What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat?
Peanut butter. I like most foods and I’m not allergic to anything, but there’s something about peanut butter that I can’t stand.
If you could be any cartoon character who would you be?
Definitely Batman. Some days retreating to a cave would be great.
Miss H Dixon
What’s the best thing about the RGS? It’s a privilege to work in a school with 500 years of history but the real foundations of the RGS lie with the people. Great colleagues. Great students. Great ethics.
What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? It’s your ship so set your own compass points.
If you were allowed one dream perk, what would it be? Double glazing in the Old Building.
What luxury would you have on a desert island? Bear Grylls because I bet he can start a fire.
What’s your most interesting/unusual hobby? I’m part of an Improv Comedy group and we’re very funny, even though our last performance was to an audience of just 3 incredibly supportive pensioners. Turned out everyone else was watching England in the Euros semi-final. Timing is everything.
Do you have any phobias? Spiders. I used to regularly email pictures of spiders I found in the house and garden to a particularly patient and understanding spider expert I found online. He said they were all harmless garden spiders. Then I was bitten by a spider and hospitalised with sepsis.
What would your autobiography be entitled? It would be funny if it wasn’t true…see above.
Which actor/actress would you get to play you in a film of your life Sophie Thompson…when I lived in Japan, I was often asked if I knew any famous people. After saying no for ages, I thought it would be fun to say yes. So I said I was Emma Thompson’s sister. After pretending to be Sophie for 4 months I owe it to her to pretend to be me.
Mrs K Poon
What’s the best thing about the RGS? Simply the people and of course the lunches!
What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? ‘It is what it is’, I wish I could be more philosophical but it’s a motto I find myself saying a lot.
What would your autobiography be entitled? ‘A blender without a lid’.
What animal most reflects your personality? Probably a Spaniel, loyal, friendly and a bit lively.
What luxury would you have on a desert island? A good book or a snorkel, can I have two!?
Which actor/actress would you get to play you in a film of your life? Julia Roberts.
What is your favourite ice-cream flavour? Has to be Cherry.
If you could choose one superhuman ability what would it be? Flying so I could explore the world for free.