Sport

What do I bring to the first games session?

Hockey sticks are not needed for the first lesson but if you have one, bring it along. The PE department will gladly give you advice about kit. All kit must be labelled. Your games session will be every Friday afternoon. From the school uniform list you should bring: GIRLS: Games/hockey polo shirt (school design), blast fleece top and bottoms (school design), games skort, blue and white games socks, hockey boots (not essential as you will be told when you need them), gum shield and shin pads. BOYS: One reversible rugby shirt (school design), navy blue shorts (school design), blue and white games socks, blast fleece games top and bottoms (school design), rugby/hockey boots and gum shield.

School Teams and Clubs

There are school teams in most sports with fixtures throughout the week, including Saturdays. If you want to be in a school team you will be expected to attend training sessions, some of which are after school. If you are not selected straight away, don’t give up. The teams change round a lot during the first year and you may find yourself moving teams! There are also many clubs on offer at RGS, both at lunchtime and after school. There will be a clubs fayre in the first week where you can find out about all the clubs and activities on offer at RGS. Please do try out the different clubs and see what you like. You may find that Art Club or Weather Club is the one for you, or you may want to show your political side at the Junior MUN. There is something for everyone. There will be no homework for the first three weeks so that you have time to try out the different clubs that are on offer, so please do make the most of this opportunity.