We remain loyal to our founding principles to educate bright local pupils, irrespective of background or financial circumstances, and we inherently believe in establishing a culture of diversity and acceptance, and in educating our pupils in a welcoming, tolerant community where each individual is valued and enjoys a deep sense of belonging.
RESPECT
We nurture an atmosphere of mutual respect between all members of our community, and foster self-respect and selfesteem in terms of physical health, emotional maturity and personal wellbeing, while establishing lasting friendships in a positive, happy environment.
Our School Values are at the very heart of our ethos.
SCHOLARSHIP
We encourage the growth of intellectual curiosity, independence, creativity, innovation and habits of learning within a scholarly community through inspirational subject specialists who provoke and stretch the pupils’ minds and inculcate a lifelong love of learning.
COURAGE
We develop leadership, teamwork, resilience and life skills through a diverse range of activities where all pupils, regardless of their talents and attributes, are encouraged to challenge themselves, take appropriate risks and work hard to fulfil their potential.
INTEGRITY
We promote the development of self-discipline and responsibility, spirituality and a personal moral code, and cultivate an ethos where enduring qualities of decency, honesty, courtesy, humility and good humour are celebrated.
COLLABORATION
We work closely with others for mutual enrichment, and encourage a spirit of generosity and service, a sense of perspective, and a firm belief that we can work in partnership with others, locally and internationally, to make a difference and have a positive impact on society.
Our pupils are enthusiastic, curious, energetic, well-mannered, polite, and unique. But above all, they are happy.
Capturing the vast array of activities at RGS Prep in words and pictures is a challenge! In this Review, we aim to present a diverse snapshot of the past year’s learning, activities, performances and achievements, and to showcase some of the most memorable and impactful moments from across the school.
At RGS Prep, our primary focus is on our pupils' wellbeing. Our warm and encouraging environment not only fosters a lifelong love of learning in our pupils, but also helps them develop emotional intelligence and resilience. Our pupils are enthusiastic, curious, energetic, well-mannered, polite, and unique. But above all, they are happy. As I reflect on the past academic year, I see clear evidence of pupils’ happiness in
all their achievements. On a daily basis, I witness our School Values of Inclusivity, Scholarship, Integrity, Respect, Courage, and Collaboration being demonstrated. This highlights the strength and unity of our school community.
Whether it’s supporting a classmate, participating in charity events, or engaging in collaborative projects, our pupils embody the core values that make our school a nurturing and vibrant place to learn and grow. Something of which I am incredibly proud.
Mr Toby Freeman-Day, Head
Front cover: RGS Prep's production of Shrek The Musical JR.
Wel lbei ng
The happiness and wellbeing of our pupils is at the heart of every decision that we make and everything that we do at RGS Prep.
Our commitment to happiness and wellbeing is absolute and our whole community works together to create a positive environment in which our pupils can flourish, both emotionally and subsequently academically. We believe the wellbeing framework and tools we equip our pupils with will prepare them well for not only their time with us, but as they move into the next stage of their education, and beyond.
Snug as a bug!
In February, the boys embraced the Danish concept of ‘Hygge’: a warm, cosy atmosphere and appreciation of the little things in life that creates a sense of wellbeing. To celebrate, pupils wore their cosy dressing gowns, brought their cuddly toy companions to school and enjoyed some hot chocolate in the afternoon.
African Carribean Education Network
We welcomed the African Caribbean Education Network to run an insightful workshop for our Year 5 and 6 pupils about 'Black British History and Racial Inequality'. The session provided a useful introduction to racial literacy, emphasising the importance of empathy in creating an inclusive environment. Participants also learned to recognise
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discrimination and microaggressions, empowering them to advocate effectively for themselves and others.
World Mental Health Day
In October, we embraced World Mental Health Day, concentrating on the importance of kindness. We held an assembly focused on reaching out for help when needed and supporting friends, and awarded pupils who had been considerate and thoughtful with kindness certificates. During breaktimes, the boys enjoyed taking part in a wide variety of wellbeing activities including mindfulness colouring, singalongs and a comedy workshop to share their most side-splitting jokes.
Anti-Bullying Week
We began Anti-Bullying Week with staff and pupils sporting odd socks to embrace our unique differences. Throughout the week we invited girls from Tormead to join us for some silent discos where we celebrated individuality
and the freedom to express ourselves. Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to 'throw some shapes' in a calm and positive sensory environment.
Years 1 to 4 took part in Anti-Bullying Workshops run by West End in Schools where they role-played potential scenarios and discussed the most appropriate action.
'Moving Up' Afternoon
Each year, before the start of the summer holiday, all current pupils along with new boys joining the school, spend the afternoon in their new classroom with their new teachers. Boys enjoyed a series of fun and energetic ‘getting to know you’ activities ensuring there will be some familiar and friendly faces when they return in September. The afternoon also provided a great opportunity for new parents to meet other parents and staff.
You've Got a Friend in Me
Our younger pupils had no difficulty settling into school life with the support of their older buddies. Following an introduction on the first day in September, the newlyappointed buddies took their roles responsibly and enjoyed chatting during snack time for several days. The buddies have enjoyed lots of collaborative activities this year including: reading; board games; craft activities; pizza making and picnics. The older boys have been very impressive role models for their friends.
Academic
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We are incredibly proud of the broad academic provision we offer at RGS Prep and this year was no exception.
Our pupils, with their thirst for knowledge and healthily competitive nature, have enjoyed participating in a variety of workshops, competitions, national days/weeks and collaborating with local girls’ schools.
Celebrating the Written Word
During World Book Week, we welcomed numerous authors from poet, Simon Mole, to writer of Boy Under Water, Adam Baron, who held engaging workshops with pupils across the school. The boys also conquered reading challenges, explored the book fair, participated in a CSI-themed reading workshop, and showcased their creativity by designing captivating book covers. Our corridors were filled with a vibrant mix of Oompa Loompas, wizards from Harry Potter, Oliver Twist and Aladdin as pupils immersed themselves in the enchanting world of literature for World Book Day.
Experimenting with Science
This year’s Science Week centred around the theme of ‘Time’. Pupils across the school, together with girls from St Catherine’s, took part in a wide variety of exciting activities including paper aeroplane competitions; a debate about plastics; making sundials; coastal erosion experiments; creating biodegradable plastics; investigating water resistance and more!
Goldilocks and the...Three Little Pigs!
Year 4 took part in a Modern Foreign Languages Workshop with Audrey from the Freshwater Theatre Company, where pupils acted out ‘Boucle d’or et les trois ours’ (Goldilocks and the Three Bears) and ‘Les Trois Petits Cochons (The Three Little Pigs).
Celebrating Success
Prize Giving took place for our Prep pupils during the last week of term. A fitting way for proud parents and teachers to mark the many achievements across the year. The audience was also treated to some uplifting performances from the boys demonstrating their collaborative abilities in Music as well as Art and DT exhibitions.
Year 6 Prize Giving is always bittersweet as we celebrate the boys' numerous achievements and successes at RGS Prep, and watch them move on to the next stage of their educational career. In
was the CEO of IAPs, Dominic Norrish, alongside many of our governing body. The audience of parents, pupils and staff enjoyed listening to the Head Boys delivering impressive and impactful speeches to their peers.
Summing it Up
Year 5 and 6 pupils completed the Primary Mathematics Challenge which encourages pupils to think creatively and approach mathematical problems from new angles. The standard of results was impressive, with most achieving gold certificates. We were proud to present boys with their awards in our Celebration assembly.
M usi c
Music is a central part of life at RGS Prep. The corridors are always filled with the wonderful sounds of music lessons, performances and choristers rehearsing.
Across the year, pupils showcase their skills and demonstrate their progress in front of an appreciative audience of staff, parents and peers.
Choristers’ Report
The Choristers have enjoyed another incredibly rewarding year. All have demonstrated how dedicated they are to their duties which include: attending twice-weekly Choral Evensongs at Guildford Cathedral; before-school practice; taking part in Sunday Eucharist; and the liturgies of Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Easter.
The Choristers sang beautifully at numerous events this year, including a joint Evensong with RGS Senior, Carol Service, John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration Concert and joint Evensong with George Abbot School’s Chamber Choir, to name a few. Their activities culminated in a weekend trip to York, where the boys joined York Minster’s Choristers to sing Evensong.
Christmas Tree Concert
Pupils performed superbly in the annual Christmas Tree Concert. Their performance was a credit to the dedication of both pupils and their teachers.
Spring Ensembles Concerts
The Junior and Senior Ensembles gave captivating Spring Concerts showcasing their musical progress with great enthusiasm. The boys' performances spanned classical and modern pieces and left the audience entertained and mesmerised by the breadth and versatility of their talent.
Informal Concerts
Outside of their weekly music lessons, pupils from Years 1 to 6 enjoyed the opportunity to show their developing instrumental skills to parents through our Informal Concerts.
In an atmospheric, candle-lit Guildford Cathedral, pupils gave a wonderful Carol Service with a range of traditional and modern classics to a large congregation of proud parents and grandparents.
Minibeasts
Year 2 worked collaboratively to create a show for their parents based on their minibeast topic. The audience was delighted by the poems and musical performances.
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We encourage our pupils to embrace creative expression and step into the spotlight, in whatever capacity they choose. From leading and supporting roles to assisting with lighting, sound, and costumes, there are a wide variety of performance and backstage opportunities for all pupils.
Pirates of the Curry Bean
With a striking set, great costumes and excellent delivery of lines, a sea of laughter filled the Performance Studio as pupils from Drama Club performed their swashbuckling musical, Pirates of the Curry Bean
A Colourful Performance Year 4 ‘closed their eyes and drew back the curtain’ for their Musical Matinée of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. With vibrant costumes, beautiful scenery and confident singing, the hours of preparation and rehearsals were evident, with all performers giving a fantastic and uplifting rendition of this timeless classic.
Speaking Up at Speak Out
An exciting Speak Out final with finalists from all Year Groups delivering compelling presentations, poems, excerpts and monologues. Judges from local theatre groups, alongside Head of English, Miss Hay, were extremely impressed by the standard of performances and had a difficult time choosing a winner.
Shrek Junior the Musical
The Year 6 production of Shrek Junior the Musical was an outstanding success, showcasing the acting, musical and backstage talent of our pupils. From enchanting musical numbers to humorous lines delivered with expert timing, the production brought the beloved characters and story of Shrek to life on stage and delighted everyone in attendance.
Nativity
Pre-Prep pupils performed the story of The Donkey Seller with real professionalism, having put all of their listening and rehearsing skills into practice. From our very youngest pupils, everyone had a role and the boys delivered energetic performances across 5 days, charming the audience with catchy songs, fantastic costumes and impressive dance moves.
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
In the ever-increasingly technological world, we understand the importance of empowering tomorrow’s innovators today. Through workshops, hands-on learning and trips, the boys develop important transferable skills such as critical thinking and problem solving. 6 5 6 7 7
Dough Much Fun!
The Shell boys had lots of fun during their hands-on trip to Pizza Express, where they learned to make authentic Italian pizzas. It was a great interactive experience that allowed them to get creative with toppings before enjoying their delicious creations.
Construction Project
Year 5 showed skilled and responsible use of the machinery in the DT workshop to make wooden grabbers. Once they had created the basic form, they secured elastic to make the pulling system which allowed the grabbers to retract and pick items up.
Great Fire of London
In History, Year 2 learned about the Great Fire of London and identified significant events that affected the fire. They enriched their learning on the topic by constructing rows of Tudor houses and gardens out of card and tissue paper in DT.
Shape Shifters
Experimenting with a reusable thermoplastic polymer material proved a delight for our Year 4 pupils. The material can be re-melted and moulded repeatedly. The boys placed the polymorph in hot water before moulding
it by hand to create a dragonfly shape. The result was some very colourful polymer dragonflies!
Making a Meal of it!
Year 3 learned about the various stages involved in the design process. The boys created and annotated three-dimensional drawings of sandwiches. They then wrote out the method they would use before getting handson with the practical.
Brighter Days
Our DT department supported Starlight charity's mission to bring joy to children spending their Christmas in hospitals and healthcare settings over the festive season. Throughout the Michaelmas Term, pupils across the school created vibrant bunting to adorn children’s wards throughout the UK.
Collaborative Project
We welcomed Year 6 girls from Tormead to collaborate with our boys on an exciting Olympic project. The pupils were divided into mixed groups and assigned a country to research, which served as the basis for various marketing and design challenges. These included creating a logo, slogan, branded pizza box, business card and menu. The final session involved evaluating their work and competing in an afternoon of mini Olympic games.
Across all Year Groups we encourage our pupils to explore a wide range of mediums and techniques: from clay sculpting to quilling.
Time for Tea
Year 6 pupils enjoyed sculpting fruit-inspired clay teapots. Once dried, they experimented with the effects of different glazes to achieve a variety of finishes and colours before firing their creations in the kiln, the results of which were extremely striking.
Cave Drawings
Pupils in Year 3 tried their hand at cave drawings featuring animals. They used a combination of pastels and charcoal which proved to be very effective, particularly when displayed together in a montage.
Getting to the Point
Year 3 boys honed their creative skills with needle felting, a craft involving sculpting wool with special barbed felting needles. This year marked the introduction of needle felting to Year 3, resulting in a collection of cave art-inspired creations.
Up, Up and Away!
As part of their transport topic, Year 1 boys made their own origami hot air balloons, before experimenting with them on the playground ship.
Great Fire of London
Building on their History topic about the Great Fire of London, Year 2 painted burning houses to recreate a 17th century street engulfed in flames.
Sole Mates
Shell pupils enjoyed making sock puppets of animals. Using socks, newspaper, buttons and other craft materials, the boys brought their favourite creatures to life.
The Lightbox
Year 5 had a memorable visit to the Lightbox gallery and museum in Woking. They explored captivating artworks and engaged in a self-portrait workshop, using mirrors to guide their sketches and learning about facial proportions along the way.
On a Roll
Year 4 experimented with different methods of quilling, where strips of coloured paper are manipulated to create different shapes. They glued the paper shapes together to form their initials.
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Making a Splash!
The RGS Prep Swimming Team earned themselves the opportunity to swim in an Olympic venue in the IAPS National Swimming Finals! The boys all swam brilliantly, with the U11s placing 3rd in the relay and Dujun crowned as twotime National Champion.
In the English Schools’ Swimming Association Primary Championships at Ponds Forge, Sheffield, the team walked away with a well-earned bronze medal.
A Wicket Time
The U11s performed very well at the IAPs Cricket Festival just narrowly missing out in the final by 10 runs.
The Reigate 6s, always a highlight in the cricketing calendar, didn’t disappoint. The event was filled with sunshine, sixes, wickets, medals, and trophies, making it a memorable day for players and spectators alike.
Our Year 5 and 6 boys had the honour of learning from Jerome Bossr, a seasoned cricketer from South Africa. His expertise and insights provided invaluable experience, inspiring the boys and enhancing their understanding of the game.
Football Focus
We welcomed Year 2 pupils from GHS to RGS Prep for a collaborative football lesson. Everyone enjoyed practising the skills and tactics they had learned.
In March, 46 boys enjoyed watching an exciting match under the lights of Craven Cottage. The boys were delighted by Fulham’s 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
Staying Power
The endurance team had an impressive start to the season with their performance at the City of London Freemans' biathlon. The U10s finished 2nd and the U11s finished 1st, crowning RGS Prep as overall champions!
The RGS team performed tremendously well at the Parkside Biathlon, with boys being awarded individual medals as well as securing the overall trophy for the third year in a row.
The IAPS Triathlon Championships saw Year 5 pupil, Seb, crowned National Champion.
Sports Day
With warm weather, bright skies and a gentle breeze, the excitement for this year’s Sports Day was hotting up! Armed with hats and plenty of water, all of the boys enjoyed participating in their races and activities. From agility and balance to speed and strength, the boys showed their impressive skills in both the individual and team events, and showed remarkable perseverance, sportsmanship and resilience throughout. Congratulations to York House who came out victorious.
With guidance from their specialist teachers, our sport curriculum helps pupils develop key physical skills such as stamina, coordination, flexibility and balance. This, combined with the wide range of extra-curricular opportunities on offer, encourages pupils to believe in their potential and promotes lifelong participation in healthy activities. 4 5 5 5 5 5
Hous e
Our House system is a thread that weaves its way through every aspect of life at RGS Prep and helps to strengthen the feeling of camaraderie and friendship throughout the school community.
Lancaster & York Charity Day
York and Lancaster hosted a joint Charity Day in support of Motor Neurone Disease UK. All sported a funky accessory to raise funds to improve care for people with MND and fund vital research.
Oinvolving boys across the school and throughout the Year Groups. From photography and typing to table tennis and pancake races, all our pupils enjoy many opportunities to work collaboratively, support their House and make firm friends.
House Shout
The House Shout Competition showcased remarkable team spirit, with each House delivering performances brimming with energy and enthusiasm! York House secured the top spot with their rendition of 'You've Got a Friend in Me'
Music Competition
The best performers from the preliminary rounds of the House Music Competition were selected by the judges to perform at the House Music Final. It was wonderful to see how much musical progress the boys have made this year.
On the Slopes
Pupils had great fun hitting the slopes for the House Skiing Competition. Huge congratulations to Tudor House for snow-balling their way to victory, with two skiers swooshing into the top three spots.
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Tudor & Windsor Charity Day
Tudor and Windsor Houses joined forces to host an Eco-inspired Charity Day. They fundraised for the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, a representative of which came to give a whole school talk.
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The House Shield
The total points accumulated from pupil credits and House events throughout the year, including everything from sports to an Art Competition, resulted in Lancaster winning the House shield, which was awarded during the final Celebration assembly.
Pancake Races
Ahead of Shrove Tuesday, everyone got their flipping skills ready for the annual House pancake races. The boys didn’t let the extremely wet weather dampen their spirits!
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Each year, in addition to our broad curriculum, RGS Prep pupils benefit from taking part in a range of trips and plethora of visits and workshops providing them with invaluable educational experiences and enrichment opportunities.
Activities Week
Despite the unpredictable weather, the whole school enjoyed a week full of exciting talks, events, excursions and residential trips as part of Activities Week.
Pre-Prep enjoyed a variety of diverse experiences and workshops, including everything from hula-hooping to smoothie making. The boys were enthused by talks from the Guildford Beekeepers Association, former English Rugby Union player, George Robson, and Kathy Dell, who introduced the boys to hockey. Trips to Bocketts Farm for Nursery, Birdworld for Shell, Brooklands Museum for Year 1 and Gatton Park for Year 2 topped off a busy week.
Year 3 had an exciting time at Ufton Court where they took part in Roman-inspired activities including military manoeuvres, artefact exploration and battle re-enactments. They also enjoyed trips to Fishers Farm Park and Cuffley Park Activities Centre. AweSTEM offered the chance to learn about programming, building robots and coding racing cars.
Year 4 activities included a two-night bushcraft residential in Blenheim Woods with shelter building, camp craft, wilderness first aid, pottery and foraging. Back at school, they participated in a fun-filled circus workshop that began with watching circus performers, before trying their hand at diablos, juggling, unicycling and making juggling balls from scratch.
Year 5 had an unforgettable Activities Week in Dorset, filled with exciting and adventurous experiences. The children enjoyed kayaking and paddle boarding, mackerel fishing and high ropes challenges to name just a few. A true highlight of the week was the mud run, which challenged them physically and brought endless laughter as even the teachers got covered from head to toe! After they got cleaned up, the funfilled week finished with a visit to a water park.
Year 6 has a fantastic week away at Buddens Activity Centre From tackling adventures at height and navigating obstacle courses blindfolded, to conquering water challenges and mastering new skills, the boys demonstrated exceptional teamwork and courage throughout the trip. Despite some occasional wet weather, everyone embraced and enjoyed the activities and camping experience.
Across all Year Groups, the boys made so many memories with friends during Activities Week and showed exemplary behaviour throughout.
A Premier Tour
The football tour to Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United was packed with excitement and new experiences. The boys got a taste of a professional footballer's life, from exclusive tours to hands-on training and even learning how to deal with the media!
TONBRIDGE CASTLE
Year 2 enjoyed exploring and unravelling tales of the past at Tonbridge Castle. The boys had no difficulty getting into character when trying on medieval costumes and props.
Snow much fun
The Easter Ski Trip to Les Deux Alpes was a huge success, 16 pupils and staff took off for a week on the slopes. We were lucky enough to have perfect conditions and the boys enjoyed a packed week of activities on and off the piste.
Wizarding World
Year 4 had a magical time exploring the wizarding world of Harry Potter at the Warner Bros Studio tour in London. The boys took part in writing lessons, and during the tour got to harvest mandrakes and try the famous butterbeer!
French Trip
Year 6 boys explored the culture and history of France and WW1 through an array of activities. Pupils took part in a chocolate making workshop, visited Le Touquet, Boulogne, the Nausicaa Aquarium, Talbot House and Flanders Field Museum, ending a busy and interesting trip with a bread making session.
Enr i c h men t
All pupils regularly take part in a wide variety of enrichment activities including workshops, visits from external speakers, activities with local girls' schools and Inspire Day.
As a school bursting with curious children, these enrichment days help to expand their knowledge of the world and learn beyond the classroom. Just a few of the highlights are shown here.
Inspire Day
The theme for this year’s Inspire Day was ‘Futureproof Yourself’, with a wide variety of activities all aimed at introducing pupils to essential life skills. The boys enjoyed sessions such as how to change a car tyre and check the oil to workshops in careers and first aid. The boys immersed
themselves in the tasks and challenges throughout the day.
The Inspire programme suceeded in delivering innovative learning and an unforgettable day that has sown the seeds for future curriculum provision.
Maasai Workshop
We welcomed David Njapit to share his stories from the Maasai tribe in Kenya. David led an assembly on Maasai life, followed by a workshop for Years 2 and 3 exploring traditional dress, Kiswahili words, Kenyan animals and a Maasai dance.
Can Bears Ski?
Visiting theatre group, the Pied Piper Theatre treated Pre-Prep pupils to their wonderful new show Can Bears Ski?, based on the book by poet Raymond Antrobus. The show highlights the experiences of deaf children in a hearing world. The boys were captivated by the performance which they, alongside staff, found very moving.
Intrepid Explorers
Pupils enjoyed discovering how different environments look and feel in the immersive Explorer Dome experience. The boys particularly enjoyed experiencing the North Pole: seeing the Aurora Borealis; experiencing a blizzard (dry ice) and learning about the animals that survive and thrive in these extreme conditions.
Mayan Workshop
Year 5 explored the history of the Mayan civilization through a colourful workshop featuring impressive costumes and artefacts. The boys learned about foods and mathematical theories that were devised by this ancient civilisation.
Police Visit
Nursery and Shell were treated to a special visit from Surrey Police to hear about their role and when they should be contacted. All enjoyed listening to the sirens and trying on the police equipment – a memorable way to learn these important life lessons.
Our Community
The whole school regularly comes together to celebrate the amazing achievements of individuals and teams, to commemorate national and international events, to raise important funds for charities and to simply enjoy time being together as a community.
Remembrance Day
The school community gathered in the Science Garden for a Service of Remembrance in honour of all who lost their lives for the cause of freedom and peace since the First World War.
Harvest Festival
All felt autumnal after the Harvest Festival Service filled with songs, poetry and readings. We were extremely grateful to have so many donations to give to the Guildford Food Bank
Our Global Family
In February, we welcomed students from RGS Guildford Dubai to the school. They joined us for an actionpacked day which included a special assembly, a tour of the school, a talk with Mr Freeman-Day, a performance of Pirates of the Curry Bean and a multi-sports festival…we heard they all slept soundly that night!
In March, students from RGS Guildford Nanjing enjoyed visiting RGS Prep where they read with Pre-Prep pupils and hosted an engaging assembly.
Fundraising
Through our House Charity Days and the hard work of the Parents’ Association, our community has raised over £2000 for charities including the Motor Neurone Disease Association and the David Shepard Wildlife Foundation, and £3000 for the school from the Summer Fair. Thank you for your generous donations and support.
Supporting Our Local Community
Several of our Year 5 pupils joined RGS Senior students at Guildford House Care Home. Whilst there, the boys read poetry centred around the theme of ‘happiness’ which the residents enjoyed immensely.
Fond Farewell
At the end of this academic year, we said a fond farewell to three of our longserving teachers, Mrs Hood, Mrs Bingham and Mrs Hills. We wish them a heartfelt congratulations on their retirement, assured in the knowledge that they have had a huge impact on their pupils over their many years of dedicated service.
