British Science Week brought an exciting buzz to the school this year, and fittingly, the spotlight was handed over to our young science leaders. As the Head noted, “As it has been British Science Week I have given over the newsletter this week to three of our Year 6 Science Ambassadors! My thanks go to…
Pupils across the school immersed themselves in a vibrant celebration of storytelling, creativity and imagination as they took part in this year’s World Book Week. The week-long programme brought books to life through workshops, assemblies, reading activities and the much‑anticipated character parade. A highlight for younger pupils was the visit from illustrator Bill Greenhead, who…
What do you aspire to be when you grow up? We’ve probably all been asked that question on multiple occasions and as we move through our school days I suspect our perspectives and aspirations change. At 5, I wanted to be a train driver, at 11 the ambition was to work for NASA, at 13…
For more than 25 years, the Steynor Prize, RGS Musician of the Year, has stood as the school’s premier platform for celebrating outstanding musical talent. This year’s competition once again demonstrated the remarkable depth of musicianship within the School. Following a highly competitive preliminary round involving 16 performers, seven finalists earned their place in the…
Wellbeing at our school is not confined to a single week, it is woven into daily life, guiding how pupils learn, play and support one another. However, Children’s Mental Health Week, centred on the theme of Belonging, offered a welcome opportunity to shine an even brighter spotlight on emotional resilience, creativity and connection through a…
Biodiversity has been the central focus of our Early Years Eco-Schools project this term. The nursery children (our Eco-Schools team) gathered on the carpet to be introduced to the topic. We explained that biodiversity means all the living things on our planet—from towering trees to tiny insects. These living things work together to keep Earth…
On Thursday 22 January, our Upper Sixth biologists were treated to an unforgettable academic experience as they took part in Dr Guy Sutton’s renowned “Brain Day”, a programme designed for A Level students and delivered to a standard usually reserved for university-level teaching. Dr Sutton—one of the country’s leading neuroscientists—captivated the students from the very…
Many people would argue that art has existed since the very beginning of humanity, whilst others believe it only emerged in the last few thousand years. Some even claim that art is unnecessary, whereas others argue that humanity couldn’t have survived without it. This might seem like a bold claim, but it becomes more convincing when considering how broad the concept of “art”…
On Friday 16 January, a delegation of fifteen RGS students travelled to Wycombe Abbey to participate in the prestigious annual WASAMUN residential conference—one of the most anticipated events on the Model United Nations calendar. Over two intellectually rigorous days, the students immersed themselves in a series of high‑level debates on global affairs. Across multiple committees,…
Positivity is defined as being optimistic or focusing on the good in any situation. When we hear that word, we often picture someone who’s always smiling, always confident, and always upbeat. But I think that idea of positivity is a bit misleading. Positivity doesn’t mean being happy all the time. It doesn’t mean ignoring stress, disappointment, or failure. It…
