When we hear the word community, we sometimes think of something vague – a place, a group, or a building we happen to belong to. But in reality, community isn’t something distant or abstract. It starts much closer to home. It starts with you. Being part of a community isn’t just about where you are. It’s about how you act. It’s…
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…
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…
