On Monday evening, RGS Guildford proudly hosted the inaugural Junior ILA Celebration Evening, a new initiative launched this year for our Third and Fourth Form students. The Junior ILA (Independent Learning Assignment) is modelled on the long-established Senior ILA programme offered to Lower Sixth Form students. This initiative provides younger students with the opportunity to…
On 25 April, RGS Guildford hosted its Annual Careers Convention, marking a triumphant and full return after the hiatus of the ‘Covid Years’. This year, the event was re-established at a new time of the year, inviting a fresh generation of advisors to guide and inspire students. The convention featured 100 advisors, including 65 Old…
RGS Guildford recently held its inaugural Middle East Heads’ Forum in Dubai, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the relationship between the schools in the RGS Guildford family. This event underscored the school’s commitment to fostering global connections and enhancing educational excellence. The forum began with a warm welcome and building a shared understanding of…
The Concerto Concert with Southern Pro Musica has justifiably become one of the highlights of the RGS musical calendar, and this year’s performance was no exception. Taking place in front of a full audience in Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday evening, seven performers (and one composer) took to the stage in what was simply an…
The British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua is one of the best examples of success as a result of participation. After a troubled childhood, he decided to take up boxing at the age of 18 years old and despite his late start, he managed to win a Gold Medal at the London Olympics only five years…
American entrepreneur Ted Turner once commented: “If I only had a little humility I’d be perfect…”. An article in the media this week highlighted the cultural differences between various countries around the world when it comes to individuals’ self-promotion and self-aggrandisement. While acknowledging that he was inevitably stereotyping, he claimed that many nationalities are not…
Our Easter 2025 Classics trip to Italy was a rich blend of history, culture, and pizza. Merely hours after the final assembly, fifty-eight boys—accompanied by seven members of staff—arrived at Gatwick for a bracing 4.00am meet. After disembarking in a soggy Naples, we began our journey through ancient sites, starting with the beautifully preserved Villa…
On Saturday 3 May, 35 boys from the Second Form, along with four students from the Lower Sixth and staff, took part in our fourth annual Sleep Out in support of Transform Housing & Support. This event was created to raise both awareness and funds for those experiencing homelessness, and to allow students to briefly…
In the first week of the Easter holidays, thirty-eight First and Second Form Spanish students embarked on an exciting journey from Guildford, Surrey to the North of Barcelona for a Spanish immersion trip. Set in the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of Mas Pages, the trip was designed to enhance the students’ language skills and cultural…
