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Twenty-three Lower Sixth students successfully completed their final expedition for the prestigious Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE), taking on a demanding four-day, three-night journey through the spectacular landscape of the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales. Widely regarded as the most challenging section of the Gold Award, the expedition tested students’ resilience, teamwork,…

Students and staff travelled to Switzerland to explore the science, history, and culture the country has to offer. A major highlight in the trip was our visit to CERN – the temple of modern high-energy physics. The students learned about ongoing research into the quark-gluon plasma and antimatter, and how these projects help scientists understand…

The school production of Arabian Nights was a charming, feel-good celebration of the enduring power of story-telling, as the audience were transported into an exotic world of mystery, adventure and colourful, flamboyant characters. The play starts with the suitably cruel, tyrannical King Shahryar (Bertie Taylor) who – having had his heart broken – marries a new woman…

The final week of term brought two exceptional musical events that demonstrated the breadth, depth and ambition of music across the school. Together, they showcased the commitment of more than a hundred students, ranging from the youngest instrumentalists to seasoned Sixth Form performers. Ensembles Concert On Tuesday evening, Holy Trinity Church hosted the annual Ensembles…

The joint GHS/RGS production of Guys and Dolls delivered a joyous, high‑energy evening that perfectly captured the show’s irresistible blend of romance, humour, and swagger. From the very first moments, the cast transported the audience straight into the bustling spirit of 1950s New York, with sharp choreography, vibrant costumes, and an authentic sense of style…

The Eco-Schools Committee has been enthusiastically embracing the Biodiversity topic this term, with the children taking part in a range of hands-on planting and growing activities. Using recycled materials such as egg boxes and cardboard tubes, the children have sown a variety of seeds, including sunflowers, tomatoes, courgettes, strawberries, and chives. These homemade planters were…

We marked Neurodiversity Celebration Week with a powerful and heartfelt visit from actor and autism advocate Bradley Riches, who spoke to the Lower School about his lived experiences and his forthcoming book, Autistically Me: How to Understand & Celebrate Our Autistic Minds. His talk proved both inspiring and deeply insightful, offering students an authentic window…

Our biggest World Book Week yet — held during the National Year of Reading — began with an inspiring visit from award‑winning author Simon James Green. He joined students at the Pride Breakfast, attended by pupils from several Guildford schools, where he spent time chatting informally before leading a series of dynamic creative‑writing workshops. Throughout…

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…