RGS SUMMER FESTIVAL
FROM THE HEADMASTER
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elcome to the RGS Summer Festival for 2018, which follows yet another jam-packed year full of a variety of activities on offer to all our students, showcasing their many talents. These include over 30 musical concerts during the year, drama productions every term and weekly activities in sport, art, the Combined Cadet Force and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. In the Summer Term, after the exams, Activities Week is a chance for the students to enjoy themselves and have fun learning new skills, honing those they already have and putting them into practice on numerous expeditions and activities. Amongst other events, this year will see them visiting Bodiam Castle, building and racing carts in the Pram Race, competing in House Drama, performing in a puppet show which will tour local primary schools, and acting in our top quality drama production, Dick Whittington.
As always, I very much hope you will be able to join us for as many of these activities as possible, to support your children and to enjoy the various events going on. The experiences that children have outside of the classroom are so important. Whether that be on trips to far flung places or closer to home, competing on the sports field, being creative in the art studio, performing in concerts or other opportunities – these are the occasions where character is revealed and developed, and where friendships are strengthened.
Please do come and see how we do this best. Of course, none of this could happen without the time, energy and dedication of the staff at RGS; without their support and, obviously, without the drive of the children themselves. We have had yet another amazing year here at RGS and I think everyone is looking forward to a wellearned rest. With my very best wishes and thanks, Shaun Fenton Headmaster
JUNE
16 18 18 MUSIC
SCIENCE
Three Choirs Concert
First Form Science Trip
UKMT National Finals
A fun day of rides and science at Thorpe Park. First Form students will be attending a workshop within the park itself on The building of roller-coasters.
The United Kingdom Mathematics Trust national competition is one in which RGS does well year after year and once again we will have teams in the national finals. This is a prestigious Maths challenge providing the chance to learn with and from other great mathematicians in the UK and it will also see the participants come away with great memories.Â
7:30pm St Mary’s Church Join us for a wonderful evening of choral music featuring The RGS Godfrey Searle Choir, The Choir of Croydon Minster and The Choir of the Chapel Royal, Hampton Court.
Thorpe Park
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MATHS London
JUNE
21 21 21 FOUNDATION
SPORT
MUSIC
Gold Reunion for the Class of 1968
Cricket v MCC: 1st XI
Informal Concert
Old Library Former students who left RGS 50 years ago will join us for a Gold Reunion lunch and school tour. After lunch, Fourth Form History students will meet the class of 1968 for afternoon tea, to share experiences of life at RGS and increase their understanding of recent history as they listen to our visitors’ recollections of life during the Cold War.
11:30am RGS Hartswood RGS has a long-standing relationship with the MCC and each year we look forward to the challenging fixture which their visit guarantees. Our players gain a wealth of experience from this exciting opportunity to play against an adult team. We welcome your support for an enjoyable day of cricket.
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4:15pm-5:15pm RGS Recital Room An afternoon concert featuring a selection of music from a variety of soloists in an informal setting for your enjoyment. Our Informal Concerts give a performance platform to whoever wishes to play, and they are always very popular.
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JUNE
22 22 23 SOCIAL
SPORT
MUSIC
First Form Disco
Cricket 6s Tournament
An Evening with the Swing Band
7:00pm-8:30pm Concert Hall In time honoured tradition, the end of year disco will be an opportunity for our junior students to let their hair down to the Macarena or whatever else is flavour of the month. It will definitely be a ‘dress to impress’ affair.
22, 27 & 28 June RGS Hartswood Each year we host a cricket 6s tournaments for U10s, U12s and U13s at Hartswood. Each tournament sees 18 schools come together, including sides from RGS, to compete in a festival of cricket. This is the ninth year that we have run the tournaments.
7:30pm, Broadfield Lawn Join us on Broadfield Lawn to hear the sounds of our very own Swing Band. In their inimitable style the band, under the direction of Nick Lobb, will provide us with an evening of memorable music. You are invited to bring a picnic and enjoy (we hope!) the summer sunshine. Tickets via rgs.to/boxoffice
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JUNE
24 25 25 DofE
SPORT
MUSIC
Silver Expedition
Trinity Schools T20
Giant Music Day
DofE Silver expeditions involve groups hiking or canoeing completely independently over a challenging three day route camping for two nights.
RGS will host the Trinity Schools Group T20 Festival, which includes St George’s, Weybridge, Trinity and Epsom. This annual event sees some of the best local teams compete in a day of exciting cricket.
24-26 June
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Recital Room, and St Mary’s Church Year 4 and 5 musicians from local schools will spend a day enjoying the splendid facilities and surroundings of our Music School. They will participate in a series of sectional and full orchestra and choir rehearsals, coached by some of our top music staff and senior Music students. The day ends with our young visitors performing as part of a group choir and orchestra.
2018
JUNE
25 25 26 HOUSE
ART
SPORT
First Form House Drama
Art and Design and Technology Exhibition
Outdoor Activity Sessions
PMH Can the First Form create a play in a day? One stimulus and five hours to create an amazing piece of theatre.
7:00pm-9:30pm The Wright Gallery, Concert Hall and the Sports Hall will be resplendent with an outstanding array of impressive art and design by students from all year groups. Every student relishes this important and exciting opportunity to exhibit their work and we warmly invite you to come and share in our celebration of the exceptional talent we have here at RGS.
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26-28 June Outdoor Activity Sessions including climbing, archery and an obstacle course will provide great fun and challenges for all throughout the week.
JUNE
26 26 26 CAREERS
ENGLISH
SPORT
University Open Days
Visit from author Theodore Brun
Mercers Park Activities
A trip to Bath University allowing Lower Sixth Form students the opportunity to gain a feel for the university, its courses, accommodation and the city.
As part of World Book Day, students will be taken through workshops and activities by the author Theodore Brun. Students will learn how to develop their creative writing and find out what has inspired Theodore to write the novels in his series, The Wanderer Chronicles.
Watersports, land-games, team challenges and adventurous activities, all part of a fun filled day at AquaSports in Mercers Park
Bath University
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JUNE
26 26 27 ADMISSIONS
SPORT
HISTORY
Taster Day for the new First Form
Primary Schools District Athletic
Trip to Bodiam Castle
The Taster Day is always an enjoyable occasion and will include taster lessons and fun activities for the incoming First Form. Students will meet their new form teacher and their classmates when they arrive, before experiencing some lessons. In the afternoon they will have an activity in their new House.
1:00pm-4:00pm The Redhill and Reigate District Athletics Competition, in association with RGS, now in its seventh year takes place at RGS Hartswood. The District Athletics Competition sees children from state primary schools take part, making this the Redhill and Reigate Primary Schools Sports Association’s largest competitive event of the year, with over 600 children set to represent their schools.
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At the end of a year primarily spent studying medieval History, our First Form will visit 14th century Bodiam Castle. Students will gain an insight into the lives of medieval castle dwellers as they explore the spiral staircases and battlements. They will also have the opportunity to participate in a medieval costume workshop and investigate medieval medicine.
JUNE
27 27 27 T&P
DRAMA
CAREERS
Baitul Futuh Mosque Trip
Dick Whittington
University Open Days
Morden Activities in the morning at school followed by a trip to the Baitul Futuh Mosque in the afternoon with a tour and Q&A.
7:30pm-9:30pm RGS Concert Hall An evening of fun and frolics for all the family, as RGS Drama return to the land of Panto. Oh yes they do! Expect dancing, terrible jokes, custard pies and plenty of audience participation as we see if Dick can win his way to becoming Lord Mayor of London! Tickets via rgs.to/boxoffice
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Bristol University
A trip to Bristol University allowing Lower Sixth Form students the opportunity to gain a feel for the university, its courses, accommodation and the city.
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S E I T I ACTIVWEEK
2018 25-29 JUNE
RGS Activities Week sees students taking part in a diverse and exciting array of trips, events and projects. Here is just a taste of some of the amazing things on offer.
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2018
JUNE
27 27 27 DRAMA
ENGLISH
ADMISSIONS
Puppet Theatre Company
Macbeth Morning
Open Mornings
RGS Fourth Form students will delight local Primary School students as they go on tour with a brand new magical and musical adaptation of David Walliams’s novel The Boy in the Dress.
Fourth Form students will be immersed in the world of Macbeth - from seeing the play in production at the cinema to looking at Shakespeare’s world, students will leave both days with a detailed understanding of the play and its key moments.
9:30am PMH We are always delighted to welcome parents and families to RGS. There are few things as important as visiting a school before deciding that you want to join. Parents, children, grandparents and friends are most welcome to come along to see us in action at our working open mornings during Activities Week. Register via rgs.to/open
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JUNE
27 28 28 SCIENCE
FOUNDATION
CAREERS
Herstmonceux Observatory
Golf Day
UCAS Day
This trip sees the Second Form visiting Herstmonceux in East Sussex, the former location of the Royal Greenwich Observatory, which has been converted into a Science Centre. In small groups, students will face team challenges, have a guided tour of the telescope domes, explore the handson exhibits and watch their science show, which has been especially prepared for this older school group.
2:00pm Reigate Heath GC The eighth annual RGS Foundation Golf Day will be held at Reigate Heath Golf Club. A wonderful day of golf for all members of the Reigatian Community including alumni, current and former parents and staff, followed by a gourmet BBQ for the players and their guests.
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Lower Sixth Form students will start to prepare their UCAS personal statements and finalise their subject and university choices. They will also hear from former students about their university experiences.
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JUNE
28 28 28 MFL
SPORT
HSS
MFL Carnevàle
Tadworth Court Run
HSS Celebration Assembly
A chance for our First Form to enrich their knowledge of the culture and traditions behind the languages they learn in the classroom. Teams compete in trivia quizzes, learn to play la pétanque, practise origami and Japanese writing, and taste food from around the world. The most popular activity is the Japanese Taiko drumming workshop. Guaranteed fun for all!
Each year, RGS’s Second and Third Form students complete the five mile run between Reigate Hill and Tadworth Cricket Club, to raise money for The Children’s Trust. The sponsorship our runners receive enables them to support the Trust with their highly specialised work. Parents are welcome to come and cheer our runners over the finish line.
Henry Smith Studies (HSS) is a bridging programme between school and university where students develop skills such as individual research, independent study and presentation to others. This event celebrates the impressive work in the arts, humanities, science and other areas of research and study over the last year.
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JUNE
28 28 29 ENGLISH
SPORT
ASSEMBLY
Everyman Reigate Cinema Visit
Fourth Form Pram Race
Celebration Assemblies
To reward and celebrate the fantastic work the Third Form have completed in their study of fiction, students will see things from another perspective. Working with the Everyman Cinema in Reigate, students will have the chance to analyse a film narrative and give their thoughts on the challenges of taking a narrative from page to screen.
The Annual Charity Pram Race sees Fourth Formers designing, building and racing their contraptions to see which one lasts the longest!
A look back at the year and a chance to celebrate and reflect on all of the wonderful things RGS students have achieved.
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2018
JUNE
29 29 30 SOCIAL
SPORT
MUSIC
Upper Sixth Form Leavers’ Ball
Summer Sports Day
James Morton Jazz Concert
Denbies Wine Estate It’s celebration time for our Upper Sixth Form, with exams over and the long summer to look forward to before they take their next steps. In time-honoured tradition the Leavers’ Ball is a chance for them to let their hair down and celebrate their time at RGS. This year it will take place in a new location Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking.
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Students from the First to Fourth Form look forward to a day of sport as they compete to secure points for their House. Parents and visitors are, as always, encouraged to lend their support and join us to witness some new school records being set and to see their children representing their House in the summer sports events.
8:00pm, Recital Room RGS Saturday Music College presents James Morton, live jazz at RGS. James Morton is one of the most exciting saxophone players of his generation. His unique lyrical and rhythmic style, which allows him to directly “speak” to his audience, conveys a strong sense of emotion that really connects with people and is what makes him such a special – and in demand – player. Tickets via rgs.to/boxoffice
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JULY
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CCF
DofE
DofE
Parachuting Course Salisbury
Gold: Training Expedition
Silver: Fourth Form Conservation Day
Our senior cadets will receive the highest quality training from the Army Parachuting Association with the aim of making a solo static line parachute jump over the weekend.
Wales DofE Gold practice expeditions involve groups being trained in mountain navigation over difficult terrain and then completing an independent and challenging wild country multi-day trek over the ridges of the Brecon Beacons.
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Nutfield Marshes Students will work together alongside the Reigate Area Conservation Volunteers at Nutfield Marshes. Hard work and team work will be the order of the day as they participate in wetland clearance, removal of alien species, felling and coppicing. Our young volunteers will learn important conservation skills whilst doing invaluable work within the local community.
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SPORT
HOUSE
HOUSE
Jersey Cricket Tour 3-7 July
Tug of War
Junior Quiz
This year’s Jersey cricket tour sees 26 U13 players set off for the largest Channel Island. Both U13A and U13B teams have four fixtures, taking on opposition from Victoria College and De La Salle, as well as short and long matches against the Jersey island side. It is an opportunity to work on their skills, widen their horizons and develop their friendships. The tourists will also enjoy a water park and ten-pin bowling, amongst other activities.
The Tug of War is now an annual tradition at RGS. It is one of the House competitions that generates passion and a whole hill of noise! Which House will have the best technique? Which will rely on brute force? Past performance suggests that the passion of the cheering supporters in the crowd can make a huge difference.
Neither University Challenge nor Mastermind can match the excitement of the House Quiz on the last day of term. The whole school will be packed into the Sports Hall, willing their chosen quiz teams to do their House proud. The wide ranging and challenging questions typically produce a nail biting finish and it may go down to the final round. Fingers on your buzzers!
Broadfield Lawn
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ASSEMBLY
FOUNDATION
CCF
Whole School Final Assembly
Class of 2008 Reunion
CCF Tri Service Summer Camps
A look back at what has been another fantastic year for RGS students. Awards, presentations, performances and a final goodbye before the summer break.
5:00pm-10:00pm Covent Garden, London A reunion for those that left RGS 10 years ago. Gathering in Covent Garden at the popular Dirty Martini Bar, this is a chance for the class of 2008 to catch up with some faraway friends and find out what people have been up to and reminisce with some “remember whens…”.
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7-14 July RAF cadets will experience life on a working RAF base, go flying and develop their RAF and military knowledge through visits, activities and adventure training. Army cadets will take part in a wide range of military and adventure training activities on camp. There will be plenty of opportunities to meet other cadets and challenge themselves in an array of exciting activities.
2018
DISTINCTLY REIGATIAN ‘EXCEPTIONAL’ ISI INSPECTION 2016
TOP CO-EDUCATIONAL INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL IN SURREY FOR FOUR YEARS RUNNING (The Daily Telegraph and Sunday Times) NEW £8M HARRISON CENTRE AND STATE-OFTHE-ART UNIVERSITY STYLE LIBRARY (The Times Education Supplement) RGS SHORT-LISTED FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE YEAR AWARD OVER 35 MUSICAL CONCERTS EACH YEAR U13 GIRLS WINNERS OF THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS’ HOCKEY CUP MORE GOLD DofE AWARDS THAN ANY OTHER SCHOOL
TERM DATES 2018-2019 AUTUMN TERM Tuesday 4 September – Friday 14 December Half-term Monday 15 October – Friday 26 October
SPRING TERM Monday 7 January – Friday 29 March Half-term Monday 18 February – Friday 22 February
SUMMER TERM Tuesday 23 April – Tuesday 2 July Half-term Monday 27 May – Friday 31 May
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