We are delighted to celebrate the remarkable achievements of RGS Guildford Sixth Form student Yuvan, whose exceptional performance in international mathematics competitions has established him as one of the United Kingdom’s leading young mathematicians. Each year, the UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) hosts its prestigious Celebration Lecture to recognise students who have achieved outstanding success in…
The Original Research in Science Programme Ten Sixth Form students have achieved outstanding success through the this year’s ORIS) programme, undertaking advanced research projects at some of the UK’s most prestigious universities. Working alongside leading academics and researchers at Imperial College London, the University of St Andrews, UCL, the University of Surrey, the University of…
The past fortnight at RGS Prep has been packed with community spirit, sport, music and exciting learning opportunities across both Prep and Pre-Prep. Community & Charity Pupils and families showed tremendous generosity during the first House Charity Day of the year, supporting Baby Basics Guildford with donations for local families in need. Tudor and Windsor…
Poetry, Performance and Creativity Pupils from RGS Prep and RGS Senior took part in the annual Poetry Together event at Abbot’s Hospital, sharing original poems on the theme of Memories and Dreams with residents. The event formed part of a national initiative designed to bring together younger and older generations through poetry. The afternoon concluded…
I imagine, by now, that many of you are familiar with the game Krillion. For those of you that are not, it is a daily game where you are given seven prompts and must respond to each prompt with the most obscure answer possible. It recently occurred to me that this is a way in…
A Day of Exploration Beyond the Classroom Students from every year group enjoyed an inspiring and action-packed Field Day 1, taking part in a remarkable range of activities that extended learning far beyond the classroom. Outdoor Adventure and Personal Challenge The lower school embarked on memorable educational visits and outdoor experiences. First Form students embraced…
Over half a million Black African and Caribbean soldiers served in the British forces over the two World Wars; tens of thousands died. Today, it’s estimated that around 80,000 workers within the NHS are black, and around 14,000 Black teachers work in state-funded schools – and yet, most of us will never know their names….
How many words would you need to know before you could change someone’s mind? This Saturday, the 26th of September, is the European Day of Languages, celebrating the more than 200 languages spoken across our continent. It might sound dry, but it isn’t really about vocabulary tests or radical-changing verbs. It’s about whether we’re willing…
For working families, wraparound care is often the difference between a calm week and a chaotic one. Here is how our breakfast and after school clubs work, and how they support families across Guildford and Surrey. A calm start: Breakfast Club From 7.30am, Monday to Friday, RGS Prep children enjoy a relaxed breakfast of porridge,…
The 11+ can feel like a big moment for families across Surrey. With the right preparation, and the right perspective, it need not be stressful. Our teachers share their advice. What the 11+ involves Assessments vary between schools. For our 11+ assessments we use the online ISEB Common Pre-Tests during the first term of Year 6….
