When trying to define the word empathy, people tend to use the phrase “put yourself in someone else’s shoes.” However, I think that this phrase doesn’t fully capture the essence of it. Empathy is so much more than this. In its most basic form, empathy is having an open mind and, with that, the knowledge…
During half term, a group of 55 students enjoyed a four-day tour of Berlin, exploring historical sites central to the city’s divided past. The trip included significant stops at landmarks and museums highlighting the Cold War era, offering students an insightful look at Berlin’s role in modern history. The first stop on the itinerary was…
On Wednesday 23 October 39 A-level Economics and Business students embarked on a four-night tour of the Netherlands and Belgium, setting off on coach at 5.30am. The group visited Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Brussels and Bruges, exploring a rich itinerary that merged education with cultural experiences. Each day was filled with engaging activities. The students enjoyed meals…
Last week, we took the Lower Sixth Geographers on a trip to Dorset. We monitored the weather with an impending sense of doom, fearing rain would put a damper on our plans. To our delight, however, we were greeted with dry conditions, vibrant blue skies, and plenty of sunshine throughout our excursion—right up until the…
Just before half term, a group of Lower Sixth musicians visited the Royal Academy of Music. They attended the concert of the RAM Symphony Orchestra performing Gustav Mahler’s Fourth Symphony, under direction of the renowned conductor Finnegan Downie Dear. Our musicians thoroughly enjoyed the concert and left full of enthusiasm and excitement. This was a…
The English Departments of RGS Guildford and Tormead School were delighted to host a joint inaugural dinner for our A Level students. This was a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas about the texts we have in common as we deliver the same examination board syllabus. It also allowed the students to meet their counterparts, who…
On a cold and wet Sunday in October, Ranger Matt welcomed eight enthusiastic RGS students to Ash Meadows near Guildford for a day dedicated to environmental conservation and hands-on learning. The primary focus of our activities was to enhance the local ecosystem through various important tasks. Together, we planted an impressive 115 meadow buttercups and…
12 October marked the grand conclusion of the RGS Guildford 2024 Year 6 Masterclasses, an event that brought together a vibrant group of 140 enthusiastic students from 27 local primary schools. Over the course of four Saturday mornings, these budding scholars engaged in a diverse range of subjects that sparked their curiosity and creativity, and…
Old Guildfordian Paul Kerensa returned to host our annual Comedy Evening, which drew an enthusiastic audience of 170 attendees. Known for his engaging style, Paul expertly connected with the crowd by sharing amusing anecdotes from his time as a student at RGS. With a touch of nostalgia, he humorously claimed he was “so” old that…
