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…
We are excited to announce that the RGS will become co-educational, offering girls the same opportunities that our boys enjoy: academic enrichment and challenge, diverse co-curricular experience and outstanding pastoral care. Girls will be welcomed into both RGS Prep and RGS Senior, with phased entry from September 2027. RGS Prep will admit girls into Nursery,…
Opportunity is defined as a time or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something, and is a word often heard in school: doors opening, paths unfolding, chances appearing. Yet in reality, opportunity is rarely so clear or predictable. It may arrive quietly, disguised as hard work, uncertainty, or even disappointment. Sometimes it appears…
T’is the season to be jolly and from the opening feelgood bars of traditional carols from the candle-bearing carol singers, Charles Dickens iconic A Christmas Carol sparkled with festive cheer and magic. Dickens’ timeless tale of the importance of kindness, looking out for others, and extending a helping hand to those who need it was…
Without curiosity humanity may have died out in a cave long ago. When threatened with Ice Ages, harsh climates, and ancient animals the need to adapt, and the desire to understand what lay beyond the familiar, pushed early humans across continents in search of greener pastures. The same driving force is seen again and again…
Careers in Medicine Seminar On Monday evening, the Careers in Medicine Seminar brought together an outstanding panel of speakers: Old Guildfordians Oscar Atkinson (’19), George Badham (’08), Jack Doyle (’22), and parent Carys Sonnenberg. Chaired by Mr Dunscombe (Director of Higher Education), the discussion provided honest and wide-ranging insights into studying and working in medicine. Jack…
Last week, RGS Prep came together as a community to mark Anti-Bullying Week, embracing the national theme of “Using Our Power for Good.” The initiative aimed to reinforce kindness, inclusivity and respect across all year groups through a series of engaging activities and thought-provoking discussions. The week began with a whole-school assembly exploring how every…
Kindness is usually described as an act of genuine care and good will without the expectation of reward. In a world that can sometimes feel rushed or self-centered, true kindness often passes unnoticed and undervalued. Kindness can range from a massive dedication of time or money to the smallest gesture between two strangers. When I think about kindness in action, Princess Diana,…
When thinking about World War I, people often think about the politics of the battles, yet people rarely ever imagine what life would have been like on the home front. Guildford, like many other towns at the start of the war, experienced a surge of patriotism at a scale that cannot be imagined in today’s…
Innovation is the process of making changes in that which is established; it is the introduction of new methods and ideas, and the replacement of old ones. Innovation can come in forms as dramatic as the introduction of fire, or the wheel, or agriculture but equally it can come in a new way of tying…
