I am currently in my final year of my music degree at the University of Manchester. I am really interested in performance and composition, especially jazz and experimental classical music. Outside of music, I really enjoy visual art, hiking, and philosophy. I chose to be a telethon caller because I want to connect with OGs and, as a previous bursary recipient myself, I am passionate about making the education that I had accessible for everyone. 

I am currently studying MBioChem Biochemistry at the University of Bath. I am interested in Theatre, Music and Volunteering. I joined the Telethon Campaign to help raise money to offer the chance of the RGS education to less fortunate students and to gain valuable experience for my pursuit of professional placements in my third year at university.

I am currently studying biomedicine at St George’s University of London , with the aim of transferring into medicine. I am a part of the football society at my university. I am extremely pleased to be part of the 2024 RGS Telethon Campaign to help make a positive difference on the lives of aspiring students.

I’m an Accounting and Economics student at Oxford Brookes University and I love Cooking, Weightlifting and running. I once received a bursary to RGS and understand how life-changing that opportunity can be. I joined the campaign to help provide that same opportunity to other aspiring students.

I am currently in my third year studying Physics with Business Studies at Warwick University. I am part of the rugby and finance societies, enjoy watching football and F1, and love listening to RnB and hiphop! I chose to become a telethon caller primarily to give back to the school that helped shape me and give deserving students the opportunity to study at the RGS.

Lorraine Linton was educated at Haberdashers’ Aske’s before training in Medicine at Birmingham University. She was a GP for many years and now works in a medical capacity within the tribunal system. Lorraine undertook a Master’s degree in Medical Law and Ethics at King’s College, London, and has served on a Research Ethics Committee and on GMC Fitness to Practise panels. All her three sons were educated at the RGS and she became a governor in 2010.

When did you join the RGS? 2017

What’s the best thing about the RGS?  The students and their ability to both challenge and surprise me with their intelligence and ability to injure themselves in the most random of ways (my colleagues are great too)

What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? in the words of Atticus finch in my favourite book: “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view… until you climb in his skin and walk around in it.”

If you could choose one superhuman ability what would it be? For my job, x-ray vision would be great! In general, teleportation so I could go anywhere, anytime with no delay.

What would your theme song be? Smile by Nat king Cole.

Do you have any phobias? I dislike velvet, it’s texture puts my teeth on edge!

What’s the strangest thing in your fridge at the moment?  Moths – my husband is a keen entomologist and conservationist so breeds moths to maintain certain species in the local area.

What would your autobiography be entitled? ‘Life with my brother – the best gift ever’

What is your favourite ice-cream flavour? I had the most amazing Nutella ice cream in Barcelona.

Which actor/actress would you get to play you in a film of your life? Emma Thompson!

What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat? Anything that’s still moving!

When did you join the RGS? September 2021

What excites you most about coming into work each day? Teaching storytelling feels ancient – like something we have done since we lived in caves. I love having conversations about good stories with curious people.

What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? Make your own meaning – take in as much as you can and have fun.

What animal most reflects your personality?  The noble heron.

What would your theme song be? “You’re the Voice” by John Farnham.

What would your autobiography be entitled?  Somehow I Manage.

Which actor/actress would you get to play you in a film of your life? Michael Caine, in his Educating Rita years. 

When did you join the RGS? 2015.

What’s the best thing about the RGS? The curiosity and ‘spark’ that pupils demonstrate in lessons. There is a hunger for learning that exists in no other school I have worked in.

What’s your life philosophy/motto? ‘respect time and make every day your masterpiece’ (Stolen from legendary basketball coach John Wooden).

If you were allowed one dream perk what would it be? A lifetime membership to Augusta National Golf Club.

What’s the best place you’ve travelled to and why? Sri Lanka – wonderful people; cricket everywhere; sunny weather; stunning beaches; delicious food and beautiful landscapes inland!

If you were allowed one dream perk, what would it be? Access to all sporting events across the globe.

Do you have any phobias? I am not a big fan of snakes!