Bob leads the growth of RGS family schools. He is responsible for originating, developing and supporting our overseas partnerships.

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.

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!

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 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

Philippa coordinates the busy programme of alumni and community events and is the editor of our annual magazine DialOGue.

Tel: 01483 880 144

Helen manages the communication to all our OGs, parents, and friends, including fundraising campaigns, our online platform RGS Connect and social media, the mentoring programme and merchandise.

Tel: 01483 887 361

Monica leads the team in fundraising for the bursary programme and in maintaining links with our alumni around the world.

Tel: 01483 887 143