What do the following places and organisations have in common? Sports clubs, hospitals, schools, places of worship, museums, historic houses, parks, care homes, theatres, emergency services, libraries, pet rescue centres? The answer is, all of them – and many more – rely on volunteers in order to carry out the important work that they do. You may not have fully realised it,…
Our school has connections to over 50 countries On Wednesday 21 May, RGS Prep celebrated World Diversity Day and the many cultures and backgrounds that make up our student body. With connections to over 50 countries around the world, our school is a true reflection of global diversity — and this special day was a…
20 years of partnership We were delighted to recently welcome four students from Bhu Pu Sainik School in Besisahar, Nepal, and their Headmaster, continuing a valued partnership that has flourished for over 20 years. For these students, the visit marked a series of exciting firsts — their first time flying, their first experience in the UK,…
Your life is made up of teams but you may not know it. The first team in life is your family: the ones that look after you and keep you alive for your first few years even if it’s less of a team and more of a reliance; it becomes a team when you start…
Peter Dunscombe (Director of Careers and Higher Education at RGS Guildford) recently had the opportunity to visit RGSG Dubai to discuss a range of exciting opportunities to work collaboratively to develop a comprehensive programme for Careers and Higher Education provision in Dubai. During his three-day visit he gave presentations to students in Years 7, 8…
Pupils across RGS Prep have recently enjoyed a fantastic Activities Week packed with new experiences, learning opportunities and plenty of fun. Each year group followed a unique programme tailored to spark curiosity, develop skills and create lasting memories. Pre-Prep: A Week of Exploration and Imagination Pre-Prep pupils enjoyed a delightful Activities Week filled with variety,…
At the end of April, the Grand Final of the 200 Seconds competition took place in the Auditorium, marking a significant event in our Scholarship for All programme. This year was particularly special as it was the first time the competition was run jointly with RGS Dubai. The event featured three finalists each from our…
On Monday evening, RGS Guildford proudly hosted the inaugural Junior ILA Celebration Evening, a new initiative launched this year for our Third and Fourth Form students. The Junior ILA (Independent Learning Assignment) is modelled on the long-established Senior ILA programme offered to Lower Sixth Form students. This initiative provides younger students with the opportunity to…
On 25 April, RGS Guildford hosted its Annual Careers Convention, marking a triumphant and full return after the hiatus of the ‘Covid Years’. This year, the event was re-established at a new time of the year, inviting a fresh generation of advisors to guide and inspire students. The convention featured 100 advisors, including 65 Old…
