Reflection: Empathy
When trying to define the word empathy, people tend to use the phrase “put yourself in someone else’s shoes.” However, I think that this phrase doesn’t fully capture the essence…
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History Trip to Berlin
During half term, a group of 55 students enjoyed a four-day tour of Berlin, exploring historical sites central to the city’s divided past. The trip included significant stops at landmarks…
Economics & Business Trip to the Netherlands & Belgium
On Wednesday 23 October 39 A-level Economics and Business students embarked on a four-night tour of the Netherlands and Belgium, setting off on coach at 5.30am. The group visited Amsterdam,…
Geography Trip to Dorset
Last week, we took the Lower Sixth Geographers on a trip to Dorset. We monitored the weather with an impending sense of doom, fearing rain would put a damper on…
Music at the Royal Academy and English at the Globe Theatre
Just before half term, a group of Lower Sixth musicians visited the Royal Academy of Music. They attended the concert of the RAM Symphony Orchestra performing Gustav Mahler’s Fourth Symphony,…
A Level English Collaboration
The English Departments of RGS Guildford and Tormead School were delighted to host a joint inaugural dinner for our A Level students. This was a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas…
Environmenal Projects
On a cold and wet Sunday in October, Ranger Matt welcomed eight enthusiastic RGS students to Ash Meadows near Guildford for a day dedicated to environmental conservation and hands-on learning….
Students from 27 local primary schools attended our Masterclasses
12 October marked the grand conclusion of the RGS Guildford 2024 Year 6 Masterclasses, an event that brought together a vibrant group of 140 enthusiastic students from 27 local primary…
Stand Up Comedy Evening hosted by Paul Kerensa
Old Guildfordian Paul Kerensa returned to host our annual Comedy Evening, which drew an enthusiastic audience of 170 attendees. Known for his engaging style, Paul expertly connected with the crowd…
Old Guildfordian Events
We were delighted to welcome Dr. Nick Wilson-Jones (OG’90) delivered a captivating and informative talk to the RGS Medical Society, focusing on the specialised field of paediatric plastic surgery. His…
Shakespeare Lecture at RGS Guildford
The English Department was delighted to welcome Dr Jessica Chiba, Assistant Professor at the University of Birmingham’s Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-upon-Avon, to deliver a highly engaging lecture on William Shakespeare’s…
International Podcast: Senior Rugby Tour to South Africa
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…
Reflection: Mutual Respect
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…
