The Geography department were delighted to welcome Dipo Faloyin back to the RGS to challenge stereotypes of Africa. A really though-provoking talk with lots of questions from our First Form students at the end.
Upper Sixth English Literature and History students enhanced their study of the Windrush generation by visiting the Black Cultural Archives (BCA) in Brixton and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in South Kensington. The day began with a visit to the African and Caribbean War Memorial in Windrush Square, commemorating those who served in the…
The trip began with a welcome from native hosts, a delightful visit to Madrid’s famous Churrería St. Ginés, and a stroll through the iconic Puerta del Sol. The following day included language immersion lessons in the morning and a visit to the Atlético de Madrid Stadium Civitas Metropolitano in the afternoon, concluding with a panoramic…
On November 8, the ILA/ORIS Presentation Evening showcased the outstanding independent research projects of Sixth Form students. These projects, completed during the Trinity Term of the Lower Sixth Form, covered a diverse range of topics. The shortlisted candidates presented confidently on subjects such as historically informed musical performance, hypersonic missiles, the Parisian suburbs’ built environment,…
On November 11, around 190 students from RGS and twelve other schools attended our annual MUN conference. Throughout the day, they engaged in rigorous debates on complex and controversial topics such as cultural erosion, antibiotic resistance, religious education in schools, and the global illegal arms trade. Our students demonstrated admirable conduct, embodying our school’s values…
When I was tasked with writing a speech on Diwali, I thought, as a Hindu, this would be a walk in the park. However, although I loosely knew the story behind the celebration, I realised that I couldn’t fully explain some of the traditions. Why exactly do we light fireworks? What are the teachings? And…
On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, the United Kingdom and countries across the Commonwealth fall silent. For two minutes, we unite in remembrance, to pay tribute to the fallen, to those who endured horrific conditions and fought when victory could hardly be told apart from defeat. And yet they…
Our junior and inter teams went to The Judd School for the next round of the ESAA cup. The junior team, one man short due to a last-minute concussion, ran impressively in challenging rain and winds. Sam (1st Form) secured 4th place, with Hugo following closely in 10th. Overall, the junior team claimed 7th out…
On November 7, the History Department took 83 Fifth Form Historians to the Old Operating Theatre and the Golden Hinde in London. The Old Operating Theatre, Europe’s oldest surviving medical operating theatre, provided a tailored lecture and demonstration for the AQA “Health and the People” unit, vividly depicting 19th-century surgery challenges. The visit also served…
