Archives: Staff
Mrs P Green
When did you join the RGS? September 2010
What’s the best thing about the RGS? The Old Building. It’s a magical, evocative place. Also, hearing the boys everywhere.
What excites you most about coming into work each day? Wondering what news/ideas/requests from OGs have arrived in my inbox – no two days are the same!
What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? Yes is usually a better answer than no. Make each day count and find contentment from the little things in life.
If you could change your name to anything, what would it be? Something that doesn’t have more than one l or p – endless potential for misspelling.
What luxury would you have on a desert island? My cello with an orchestra on loop. Or a duvet. Big on comfort.
What animal most reflects your personality? A Labrador – I like people, food and the great outdoors!
What’s your favourite film and why? Anything set in Italy – for the scenery/ancient ruins/escapism vibe. No need to have audio, the view alone makes me happy!
Which actor/actress would you get to play you in a film of your life? Tamsin Greig. Amazing actress whatever role she plays.
What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat? Tripe, squid/rubbery seafood. I don’t understand why it’s called food.
Mr S Orchard
When did you join the RGS? September 2009
What’s the best thing about the RGS? Getting to work alongside some inspirational colleagues, and some very talented pupils.
What excites you most about coming into work each day? I’m very lucky to work in a fantastic department that is part of a school where music is respected and taken seriously.
What luxury would you have on a desert island? Excellent Wi-Fi and my Spotify account.
What would your autobiography be entitled? Don’t Play it Again, Sam
What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat? Avocado – I just don’t get it!
If you could be any cartoon character who would you be? Scooby Doo
What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit, (literally translated as ‘perhaps it will be pleasing to have remembered these things one day’). This was my school motto, and it is one that is full of hope.
Mr S Yetman
When did you join the RGS: 2001
What’s the best thing about the RGS? The people – Positive, productive and often amusing.
What excites you most about coming into work each day? The variety of my job.
If you were allowed one dream perk, what would it be? Priority use of the School’s ski lodge and yacht….if only we had them!
What luxury would you have on a desert island? A chair
What animal most reflects your personality? Lion
What would your autobiography be entitled? Living, not surviving.
What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat? Anything ocular
What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? If you are going to do it, do it properly.
Mrs S Kidgell
When did you join the RGS: 2018
What’s the best thing about the RGS? The rich history of the School and the amazing staff
What excites you most about coming into work each day? Being part of a dedicated, compassionate team
If you were allowed one dream perk, what would it be? Free first class travel for life
What luxury would you have on a desert island? A large iPad with unlimited wi-fi to keep in touch with family and friends and Google anything I need to know
What animal most reflects your personality? A cat (in a cat lover’s home).
What’s your favourite film and why? Too many to choose from although Mamma Mia is definitely my go-to ‘pick-me-upper’
What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat? Anything that is still alive!
If you could be any cartoon character who would you be? Moana
What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? Be kind
Mr RA Ukiah
Bob leads the growth of RGS family schools. He is responsible for originating, developing and supporting our overseas partnerships.
Mrs T Farthing
When did you join the RGS: 2009
What’s the best thing about the RGS? Being surrounded by bright, interesting people of all ages.
What excites you most about coming into work each day? I don’t think that there’s been a day that I have walked from my car towards the Old Building and not thought what a privilege it is to work somewhere with so much history behind it.
If you could change your name to anything, what would it be? Something that everyone spells correctly when I say it.
What luxury would you have on a desert island? Some very nice bubble bath to put in a heated rockpool.
What’s your favourite film and why? Moulin Rouge. It’s so exuberant and funny, but also clever and moving.
What would your autobiography be entitled? Falling with style
What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat? Olives
What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? Concentrate on the things you can change, and ignore the things that you can’t.
Mrs G Richards
When did you join the RGS: September 2016
What’s the best thing about the RGS? The friendliness and support of colleagues and students. It is a real community.
What excites you most about coming into work each day? The variety – rarely having a moment to spare and skipping from one fun activity to another.
If you could change your name to anything, what would it be? Alice (think Vicar of Dibley)
If you were allowed one dream perk, what would it be? A javelin, with a fixed elbow so that I could throw it properly again
What luxury would you have on a desert island? A piano…and a hot water bottle for cold evenings!
What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat? It took me three attempts to eat part of a tarantula leg in Cambodia; anything that scuttles doesn’t seem that appetising
If you could be any cartoon character who would you be? Tigger
What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? Keep smiling!
Miss J Marchington
When did you join the RGS: January 2021.
What’s the best thing about the RGS? Quite simply, the people, both the boys and the staff. As cliched as it sounds, I couldn’t ask to spend my days with a better bunch of folk.
What excites you most about coming into work each day? I laugh every day and, as the saying goes, laughter really is the best medicine.
If you could change your name to anything, what would it be? Although I was christened Joanne, I always wanted to be called Josephine, as it sounded more mysterious.
If you were allowed one dream perk, what would it be? To have the knees and back of a 20 year old again so I could play hockey.
What luxury would you have on a desert island? A coffee machine (however, to actually enjoy the coffee, I would also need a regular delivery of pods and fresh milk, my favourite mug, brown sugar and chocolate powder!) Failing that, a large vat of Marmite.
What animal most reflects your personality? A duck. On the surface I try to give the impression of gliding through life in a calm manner, but underneath I am actually furiously paddling to stay afloat.
What’s your favourite film and why? West Side Story, simply beautiful and I get goosebumps when I hear the opening bars of music.
What would your autobiography be entitled? Over the sea to Skye.
Which actor/actress would you get to play you in a film of your life? Kate Winslet. She plays ‘real life’ characters well and although I doubt the film would be an Oscar winner, I think she could portray a Surrey mum of two and School Receptionist with great gusto.
What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat? Avocado. Looks revolting, tastes disgusting and stains a white shirt. Not a single redeeming feature.
If you could be any cartoon character who would you be? Daffy Duck.
What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? Try to surround yourself with people who possess two of the most important qualities in life: kindness and a twinkle in your eye.
Lucy Shires
Lucy maintains our database and finances and makes sure that we are operating effectively in our communications and our fundraising.
Email: les@rgsg.co.uk
Tel: 01483 880 665