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…
With RGSG Nanjing continuing to grow and expand, their Principal, Mr Matthew Ford, sought assistance in guiding the newly elected Senior Prefect Team as they stepped into their leadership roles. To provide support, our Senior Prefect Team took the opportunity to share their experiences and knowledge with their counterparts in China. Our School Captain, Charlie…
We are delighted that Third Form student, Aahan, won Second Place in the T-shirt Design category of the 2024 Show Racism the Red Card Schools Competition. Aahan and his father attended the awards ceremony last week at Wolverhampton Wanderers’ stadium, where the young designer was recognised for his creativity and commitment to promoting an anti-racism message….
What does it mean to have self-discipline? Self-discipline is defined as the ability to control one’s feeling and to get things even when you do not want to. It is about staying focused on long-term goals and outcomes even when faced with temptations that may lead you away from them. So why is self-discipline so…
