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…
This past weekend, a group of 46 RGS Prep pupils enjoyed an action-packed Football Tour to Manchester. The fun began with an exciting series of football matches against Cheadle Hulme, where the boys competed across five fixtures. Together, they racked up an incredible 34 goals, showcasing their passion and teamwork skills. The matches set the…
In the age of social media, we are bombarded with images and stories of people who live seemingly perfect lives. No-one posts about the miserable day they just had. It is all too easy to buy into this false narrative of perpetual success, the misguided belief that some people never lose, and as a result,…
Honesty is the cornerstone of character. The honest man or woman seeks not merely to avoid criminal or illegal acts, but to be scrupulously fair, upright, fearless in both action and expression. Honesty pays dividends both in dollars and in peace of mind. As shown in the quote by B C Forbes, honesty is the…
A summary of some of the many activities students undertook on Field Day 1: Art in Context The Art in Context group visited the Tate Modern, exploring two contrasting exhibitions. The morning focused on Anthony McCall’s Solid Light, an immersive light sculpture display, while the afternoon was spent viewing The Expressionists, a pre-WWI collection by…
