Introduction

Welcome to the 2022 online Parents’ Handbook.

At the very heart of all that we do at Reigate Grammar School is the pastoral wellbeing of all students and from the very first day we will work hard to help you – parents and children – settle into our school. You may be more worried about this new phase in your child’s life than they are. Children adapt very quickly to new surroundings. We will look after them, help them to make friends quickly and we will support them every day as they try out many of the new opportunities here at RGS. Since March 2020 when Britain went into a national lockdown children and their families have had to adjust extremely quickly to new ways of working. Particularly for children joining us in September 2022, there has been disruption to the last two years of primary, prep or secondary school in the run up to joining us. Talking with you about your child, about lessons, successes, worries or concerns is important to us. Please be in touch sooner rather than later so that we may address any matters quickly. Education is a partnership and relies on parents and the school working together for the same end – namely each child’s wellbeing and success. I welcome and value your involvement in our activities. You are always welcome to attend matches, concerts, plays and other events and I know that the students appreciate your support. We organise events specifically for parents, with or without their children, many of which are under the auspices of the Parents’ and Friends’ Association. I hope that you will support these events and look forward to seeing you there. A love of learning and excellent qualifications will always be part of the Reigate Grammar School ethos but no more so than our commitment to positive, happy relationships, pastoral care and extra-curricular activity. Reigate Grammar School is about all that education should be, without compromise and with high standards in all that we do. We believe that each child has his or her own individual interests, skills and talents. Developing these on the journey from childhood to young adulthood is a privilege that we take seriously. Children have only one main chance of an education, one main chance to flourish and prepare for adult life. We strive to give our students the very best because it is what every child deserves. In most cases, the tutor or Head of Year will usually be the best person to contact but I am always pleased to hear from you direct. I hope that you will find the information you need within this booklet, but please do be in touch if there is anything else that we do to help. I hope that you enjoy being a Reigate Grammar School parent.

Mr Shaun Fenton

Headmaster headmaster@reigategrammar.org