We remain loyal to our founding principles to educate bright local students, irrespective of background or financial circumstances, and we inherently believe in establishing a culture of diversity and acceptance, and in educating our students 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 well-being, 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 students’ 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 students, 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.
“If our students are happy then they have the potential to harbour the most ambitious of aspirations, and then to achieve their goals.”
Walk down any High Street, spend any time online shopping, and you are immediately bombarded with sales and offers, bargains and deals. Lurid fluorescent signs, flashing online banners all try and lure you in. Understandably, in the current climate, consumers are driven by value for money. In terms of education, the concept of value is complicated; it is manifold. In the last decade or so schools have been judged variously by public examination results, or by the diversity of the co-curricular provision, or by the latest inspection report.
For me, as I look through this latest edition of The Review, our overview of the last twelve months, the answer to the question of value in schools is clear: some aspects tangible, others slightly more subtle. I often say that examination results will get our students a job interview, but – alone –they will not secure the offer of a job. The success of the RGS is the fact that every single experience, every single opportunity, every single interaction contributes to the development of each individual. Whether this is performing on stage or in a concert, representing the School in sport or in Model United Nations, pushing boundaries on trips or expeditions, prioritising others through mentoring or charity or volunteering: the value of a good education is the richness of experience and opportunity. The success of the RGS is built upon remaining true to our ethos and values: the cornerstones of an education which has served students so well for
generations and nurtured humble and yet confident individuals who can be themselves, can think independently, are aware of – and open about – their mental health and wellbeing, have a broad range of interests, and have a desire to make an impact upon society and improve the lives of others.
Our values of inclusivity, scholarship, integrity, respect, courage and collaboration are therefore the lifeblood of our school; they are what makes the RGS, and our students, so special. Although harder to illustrate than headline public examination results or achievement on the sports field, success lies in our ongoing commitment to nurturing a culture of respect for all, to being kind and supportive, to having an altruistic outlook, to being resilient and flexible, to embedding those transferable skills – our Learning Habits – which allow our students to thrive as citizens in the modern, global world.
As I look through this edition of The Review and as I walk around the RGS on a daily basis, it is the vibrancy, joie de vivre and energy of our students which always strike me. Friendliness, laughter and smiling individuals characterise the classrooms and corridors of the RGS. If our students are happy then they have the potential to harbour the most ambitious of aspirations and then achieve their goals, and if this edition of The Review is anything to go by then our students could not have a more exciting future ahead of them. And this is a tempting offer which is, I hope, very hard to resist!
Dr Jon Cox, Headmaster
Solidarity
In 5th-century Greece, the storyteller Aesop in his fable The Bundle of Sticks illustrated the moral that there is strength in unity. Motivational quotes on the power of togetherness abound: united we stand, divided we fall, being just one such example. A close-knit community has always been at the very heart of the RGS. Friendship and camaraderie, openness and honesty, shared values and ethos – all with a ready smile – mean students and staff, parents and governors all pull in the same direction. As Henry Ford once said, “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” #RGSTogether.
Academic Report
Academic enrichment is about so much more than grades and exam percentages, never more so than in the current climate. The growth of intellectual curiosity, independence, creativity, habits of learning within a scholarly community are all at the heart of an RGS education. Our students are encouraged to maximise every opportunity both within and outside the classroom and embrace the true spirit of a love of learning.
Scholarship Conference
Our theme for this year’s Scholarship Conference, now in its seventh year, was Breaking Boundaries, as our eminent set of speakers tackled the topic from a rich variety of angles, including artificial intelligence and the use of satellite imaging to monitor progress towards sustainable goals. The depth and diversity of the talks – and the probing Q&A – perfectly illustrated the philosophy behind nurturing a love of learning, irrespective of individual’s particular interests and passions. The speakers also encouraged the students to imagine beyond their preconceived limits, and go searching for boundaries to break that may not even have been considered.
4000 CHARACTERS
This essay competition, part of our Scholarship for All programme, challenges our Lower Sixth Form students to write an essay of no more than 4000 characters, including spaces. This mirrors the strict character limit of the UCAS personal statement, which almost all students will have to write as part of their university applications. The inspiration for this year’s competition was the adage, Don’t judge a book by its cover. Entries ranged from in-depth character analyses of notable individuals whose life stories revealed far more than personal appearances may suggest, to carefully researched discussions of inventions that have had an impact far beyond their original remit. The submissions also included several more philosophical pieces reminding us of the importance of looking beyond initial impressions.
World Book Week
World Book Week provided the perfect opportunity for our students to both immerse themselves in reading and in the shoes of others, and then discuss and debate what they had read with their peers, teachers and visiting authors. Thought-provoking, challenging and broadening, the books recommended by various RGS departments included: Prisoners of Geography and Longitude, the true story of a lone genius who solved the greatest scientific problem of his time; Girl with a Pearl Earring; Lessons in Chemistry, about an unconventional female scientist with a quiet game-plan to change the world; and Sawbones
200 Seconds
The 200 Seconds competition, open to all students in the First and Second Form, requires the students to give a speech of exactly 200 seconds based on this year’s theme, The Unexpected. In addition, the speech must be accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation of 10 slides, each of which is shown for exactly 20 seconds before transitioning automatically; the students must plan their speech to match the timing of the slides carefully. Topics ranged from Shrek to space, from AI to atom bombs, and even included a mass-murdering monkey. With the students demonstrating extraordinary maturity and insight, the finalists gave extremely informed, passionate presentations on this topic.
Mock General Election
Political fever swept the corridors of the RGS as – to coincide with the national General Election – the RGS Mock Election captured the imagination of the whole school. As well as poster campaigns, canvassing and Q&A sessions, the candidates took to their respective podiums at the Hustings in front of a capacity Auditorium audience with probing questions, challenging responses, insightful knowledge, lots of rhetoric, and plenty of food for thought! With over 70% turn-out for the final vote, the RGS students proved that our young people care deeply about the political landscape as the Liberal Democrats narrowly emerged on top.
Independent Learning Assignment
The ILA is a research task carried out by all members of the Lower Sixth, focusing on a topic of their choice; likewise, the ORIS (Original Research in Science) award allows students to spend at least two weeks at an academic institution under the guidance of a leader in their chosen field. The ILA/ORIS final saw presentations on these research tasks of the very highest quality: white supremacy, smart cities, the spinal cord, machine learning, the rise of obesogens, hypersonic missiles amongst others!
Individual Highlights
As well as phenomenal success in national science Olympiads, in ORIS (Original Research in Science), in essay competitions, in Model United Nations Conferences, in debating, to name but a few, a number of our students also hit the headlines. In the BAAO Astrophysics and Astronomy Olympiad, Freddie Weir was one of just five students nationally to be awarded Top Gold and went on to represent Team UK at the European Physics Olympiad in Georgia, winning an array of medals in the process with Team UK’s best-ever set of results.
GCSE Results
RGS students were rewarded for two years of impressive endeavour, disciplined application and rigorous preparation with an outstanding set of GCSE results.
Over 2/3 of grades were at grade 9 or 8 579 grade 9s were achieved Most common grade was 9
I am delighted that our students continue to study in significant numbers the performing arts, the creative arts, classical and modern languages, humanities as well as the traditional STEM subjects.
Dr Jon Cox, Headmaster
A Level Results
We could not be more impressed by the way our Class of 2024 have conducted themselves. Not only have they been excellent leaders and role models, they have also fully immersed themselves in the broader life of the School and been a thoroughly decent, humble and inspirational year group.
The students’ hard work, dedication and scholarship have been tested to the full and they have emerged with results – and a work ethic, passion for learning, and range of transferable skills – of which they can be rightly proud.
38% of grades were A*s a clean sweep of As & A*s 86 students achieved a 75% of grades were A* or A
Dr Jon Cox, Headmaster
University Destinations
TOP UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS
94%
ART
The stunning architecture and design of the Art School, and the inspiration and guidance of the staff, once again provided the setting for work of quite extraordinary quality and originality from our students; the climax of which was the annual Summer Exhibition. A wide range of style and media from GCSE and A Level students, as well as submissions for competitions such as the Smoothey Competition, was very much in evidence as work of remarkable diversity, innovation and maturity was produced throughout the year.
“ That most important outcome of artwork, selfexpression, is best achieved for students through a training in technical skills; they are encouraged to work as ambitiously as possible.”
The annual Smoothey Art Competition produced a wide range of submissions in various media from students throughout the School. The spirit of Ronald Smoothey MBE, a former student and Art master from the 1940s, remains very much alive in this competition as the energy, creativity and, indeed, eccentricity which epitomised Ronald continues to shine bright in our students. This year’s theme of Freedom! provided the inspiration for submissions of astonishing technical skill and innovation.
Design & Technology
The John Brown Building houses our stunning Design and Technology Centre with state-of-the-art rooms and cutting-edge technology.
This environment allows students to continue to innovate, to refine and develop a range of practical skills and to realise their ambitious designs in various media: whether it is junior students participating in the Great Egg Race or older students completing more advanced projects and design. Experienced, committed staff are always on hand to advise, support and inspire.
Wooden pyjama storage
Aluminium animals
Room divider
The students engaged in a variety of challenging and rewarding DT projects, ranging from the design and construction of room dividers to the assembly of Bluetooth speakers. Throughout these projects, they have honed a range of technical skills, including soldering, circuitry and proficient use of machinery.
Bluetooth speaker
Star Wars lamp
DRAMA
An exciting year for drama saw a diverse range of plays being staged – from traditional classics to original productions – maintaining a commitment to provide access for all students to experience, and contribute to, every aspect of the creative process from page to stage, from acting and performing to lighting, sound and set. Close collaboration with local girls schools continued to be the hallmark of many of the opportunities provided.
Devised performances
Drama devised exam performances provided the chance for students to fully immerse themselves in a range of roles and characters: from the humorous and light to the serious and complex. Extracts performed included The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Dedication, Suicide Incorporated and Morgana, with the actors showcasing skill and subtlety in equal measure. One of the examiners commented that it was “so nice to see young men able to show their emotions” in their various roles.
“ Toe-tapping, uplifting, and entertaining throughout, from start to finish the whole production and rags-to-riches story were quite simply food, glorious food, for the soul.”
Oliver!
Jam packed with boisterous and poignant songs, mischievous urchins, loveable rogues and more than a touch of menace, the RGS production of Lionel Bart’s muchloved musical Oliver! transported audiences to the world of Oliver Twist, based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel. The success of any production of Oliver! is the quality of the musical performances and these were delivered with just the right amount of gusto or sensitivity, emotion or feel-good energy and were received to rapturous applause from the appreciative audience: the rousing verve of Consider Yourself, You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two, and Oom-Pah-Pah; not to mention the emotive Where is Love?, I’d Do Anything, Reviewing the Situation and As Long as He Needs Me.
NO PEACE ON ST JUDE
The student-written and studentled production of No Peace on St Jude was a strangely ethereal tale of a tight-knit community set on the fictitious remote island of St Jude, the patron saint of hopeless causes. The play was staged on a minimalist set adorned with very effective images to set the location and era of the play. Evocative lighting and sound helped to give a mysterious and otherworldly feel to the scenes. The emotive, compelling play certainly gave food for thought about the nature of freedom, choice and dealing with one’s demons.
Another inspiring year for music at the RGS incorporated performances in settings from the intimate to the grand scale, from local to further afield, from the Recital Room, Holy Trinity Church and G Live to Evensong at Oxbridge chapels. The quality of musicianship impressed appreciative audiences and further cemented the School’s established reputation for musicianship at the very highest level.
MUSIC
Musician of the Year
Established to showcase the astonishing talent of our students, RGS Musician of the Year is one of the undisputed highlights of the School’s musical calendar. This year’s final, held in Big School, was particularly noteworthy as it marked the 25th anniversary of the prize’s endowment by former parents John and Hilary Steynor. To mark this special occasion, we were delighted to welcome back several former winners as well as the Steynors. Our finalists did not disappoint and performed a recital that was astonishing, not only in its breadth of musical programme, but also for the outstanding levels of musicianship on display. By the narrowest of margins and after lengthy reflection, the adjudicator Professor David Owen Norris awarded The Steynor Prize to Rohan McCauley on the piano.
Musical Notes
A full and varied programme included a succession of highlights: the Joint Schools’ Chamber Choir, in conjunction with Guildford High School, ventured to Christ Church College, Oxford to sing Evensong in the Chapel; Holy Trinity Church staged both the stunning Concerto and Symphony orchestral concert delivering a repertoire of extraordinary diversity and sophistication as well as the Concerto Concert with Southern Pro Musica; Holy Trinity Church was also the venue for the popular monthly Market Day concerts; school concerts included the Ensembles Concert, the Junior and Senior Piano concerts, and the Charity Rock event; while The Boileroom was the setting for an amazing jazz night.
GALLERY
Co-curricular
70 clubs Over 187 DofE Awards 5 Field Days
The range, number and diversity of Clubs and Societies continues to impress catering to every interest and passion, for the active and the cerebral equally!
On our five Field Days each year, the normal teaching timetable is suspended; every single student and member of staff is involved in co-curricular pursuits.
Every Monday afternoon, the co-curricular life of the School takes precedence during Period 8 activities; half the students are involved in the Combined Cadet Force and Outdoor Pursuits.
During the last 12 months over 200 students have taken part in Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions; we have also presented 91 Bronze, 77 Silver and 19 Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards.
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The exceptional range of co-curricular activities is one of the greatest strengths of the School. Such activities are central in developing the character of the students and in nurturing teamwork, leadership, independence and resilience. Equally importantly, the diversity and richness of experience allow each individual to find their passions and follow their own path, wherever that may lead them. ARMYCADETS 08-02-2310:30 08-02-2310:30
THORPE
TRIPS
One academic year. Over a hundred trips. Academic, adventurous, cultural, sporting. All year groups. All corners of the globe. All unforgettable opportunities and experiences. The following are just a few, very selective highlights.
Ski Trip to Les Deux Alpes
Rugby Tour to South Africa
French Trip to Normandy
Music Tour to Spain with GHS
Spanish Trip to Barcelona
Over 100 experiences
Ski racing in Switzerland
Expedition to Nepal with Tormead
Classics Trip to Greece
Expedition to Cambodia with Tormead
Physics Trip to Geneva
Major Sport
The philosophy of Sport for All was very much in evidence throughout the year as over 20 teams regularly played competitive fixtures against other schools at weekends; a challenging fixture list saw the RGS students pitch themselves – and impress – against some of the very best schools in the south-east, gaining national recognition in the process. Wide-spread participation, energy and passion, sportsmanship and fair play, diverse opportunity, along with elite coaching and performance continued to be the hallmarks of RGS sport.
Notable achievements
In a year of sporting success, the following highlights stand out individually and collectively: Under 14 Tier 1 National Plate hockey winners; the 1st XV rugby victory over Epsom College; the 1st VII Senior South Coast rugby 7s Plate Winners; ISGA national golf
tournament runners-up; the 1st XI Area Cup Finalists in football beating Hampton and Royal Russell Schools en route; the 1st XI cricket runners-up at the RGS Festival; 101 Under 12 students representing the School in rugby on Super Friday against The Judd School; the increase in the number of games in hockey and cricket against local girls’ schools; more athletics meets than ever before with over 200 students representing the School at local, regional and national levels; as well as national or international recognition for individuals in sports ranging from hockey to golf, from sailing to pole vault, from badminton to ski-racing, from shooting to biathlon and triathlon.
Wide-spread participation, energy and passion, sportsmanship, fair play and diverse opportunity.
As well as wide-spread participation, our philosophy of Sport for All encourages each individual to find their passion and nurture their talent, irrespective of which field that may be. Our impressive onsite facilities including Sports Hall, modern fitness suite, astro pitch, shooting range and climbing wall are supplemented by our enviable 20-acre sports ground at Bradstone Brook in the picturesque Surrey Hills, as well as the use of state-ofthe-art facilities in Guildford and the local area. With supportive, inspiring and high-level coaching the opportunities for RGS students are extensive and exciting.
Sport for All
CHARITY
RGS students and staff continued to make an impact upon the world outside the RGS as they seized the initiative to involve themselves with humour, energy and enthusiasm in community and charitable events as well as volunteering and conservation projects. Collaboration, altruism, perspective, and generosity of time and spirit remained the hallmarks of students determined to make a difference.
With over 50 charities put forward by staff and students and over 700 votes, the genuine engagement in this year’s charities spoke volumes for the desire of the whole community to make a difference to others. In addition to individual events which fund-raised for charities including Transform Housing and Support, our nominated local, national, and international charities were as follows: Surrey Search and Rescue (local); Cardiac Risk in the Young (national); and Cancer Research Global (international).
NOMINATED CHARITIES SLEEP OUT
40 students and staff braved the elements to sleep out in the Quad to raise money for Transform, a local charity based in Leatherhead. After setting up their makeshift camps, students enjoyed football and other games in the Sports Centre before heading to “bed” at about midnight. With incessant, heavy rain, it did give a taste of what it must be like to sleep outside, making the experience more meaningful for the students. With just under £8,000 raised, the event was a great success.
Over £130,000
has been raised over the past five years: a phenomenal achievement.
BAKE-OFF EVENTS
For the ultimate test of tenacity, creativity, precision, imitation, independence and reacting positively to failure, the tenth annual Great RGS Bake-Off once again provided to be the ultimate test of all of these and more! This year’s theme was Childhood which was interpreted broadly and imaginatively – a range of sports, boardgames, computer games, characters, and iconic items were all on show! There were some very impressive bakes and, once again, the standard across the board from staff and students was extraordinary as the panel of judges rated the cakes on taste, presentation, originality and wow factor!
RGS students enjoyed getting involved in various community projects as they gave generously of their time for the benefit of local residents. Initiatives included trips to Pilgrim Wood, Guildford House Care Homes and Abbot’s Hospital among others, where students of all ages engaged with and entertained residents. Students also energetically threw themselves into a range of conservation projects for the benefit of the local environment. In addition, there were a number of charitable events including the House pancake races, non-uniform days, the Christmas Fair, the Sleep Out, the Stand-Up Comedy night, Family Charity Quiz, food banks, to name but a few!
HOUSE
The House system is a vibrant and central part of life at the RGS; students take immense pride in representing their House and sporting a House tie or colours. Each of the six Houses, named after benefactors of the School, compete for the eagerly-contested, annual Hardy Cup. The focus is on participation and teamwork, respect
HARDY CUP 2023-24
Points
and fun. This year’s competition was no different with students having the opportunity to compete in a range of events, designed to cater to all ages, interests and skill levels! This year also marked a genuine end of an era as Mr Cowx handed over the reins of Powell House after an extraordinary 36 years as Housemaster.
RGSG Qatar
Opened Sept 2016
Students 800
RGS Guildford
Opened 1509
Students 1325
(Prep and Senior)
RGSG Dubai
Opened Sept 2021
Students 1600
RGSG Nanjing
Opened Sept 2020
Students 600
RGSG Muscat
Opened Sept 2023
Students 100
International
We are delighted that our international schools continue to grow in both size and in reputation as they firmly establish themselves in their regions. Our students now number over 3,100 across our four international campuses, with our Guildford school bringing the total number of RGS students to over 4,400.
The goals for our international schools remain to foster global cultural engagement, encourage partnerships, to enhance the School’s reputation and to generate income to support the Guildford school and its students.
Commitment to excellence
We are immensely proud that in Dubai, the independent schools inspection body, the KHDA, awarded RGSG Dubai the highest possible rating on its first inspection. No other school in Dubai has ever been awarded such a rating on its first inspection. Our commitment to excellence continues, and over the past year, RGS Guildford’s leadership and international teams have conducted quality assurance reviews at all our schools.
Student visits to Guildford
In March we welcomed over 50 Year 7 students from RGSG Dubai to Guildford. Despite some very wet British weather students enjoyed a multi-sports festival, a treasure hunt in Guildford and a series of engaging lessons and activities.
12 students from RGSG Nanjing visited Guildford for a week of home stays with our incredibly welcoming RGS Guildford families. They all enjoyed the experience immersing themselves in the RGS and local community and bonds between the schools and students were strengthened further.
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Design Challenge
Congratulations to Sixth Form student Malachy Doyle on winning the Muscat Challenge to design a piece of furniture that reflect both RGS Guildford’s history and Oman’s culture and beauty. His coffee table design has been produced and installed in the school.
New Principal at RGSG Dubai
Incoming Principal in Dubai, Scott Bryan, enjoyed his visits to Guildford to meet with staff and students. In Dubai Mr Bryan and Dr Cox met with parents and students before presenting Year 6 students with their Senior ties as they move up to Year 7.
“ The KHDA awarded RGSG Dubai the highest possible rating on its first inspection – a phenomenal achievement.”
JOIN THE JOURNEY ROAD TO 2035
Community
Our Bursary Programme is designed to support the brightest minds through either Entrance or Hardship Bursaries, ensuring that talent and potential are the only criteria for admission.
Supporters' Reception
An opportunity to thank our community for their commitment and generosity, and celebrate their collective efforts to provide an equal education to all our students through the Bursary Programme.
Inspiring
Many of our successful alumni enjoy returning to share career insights with current students.
Telephone Campaign
Our 2024 Telephone Campaign in April saw 12 of our recent Old Guildfordians call over 500 people within our community to raise awareness and funds for the Bursary Programme, raising an incredible £95,411.
The Headmaster is delighted to officially launch our new campaign, the Road to 2035. Our goal is to raise £13 million by 2035. This ambitious initiative will help us provide even more students with the life-changing opportunity of an RGS education.
For more information and to support this cause, please visit rgsroadto2035.co.uk
Total pledged £95,411
Headmaster’s XI v. OG XI cricket match
The annual Headmaster’s cricket match is a much-loved event that brings together students, alumni and staff for a day of friendly competition and camaraderie.
Classes of 2003 & 2004 Reunion
Friends from the Classes of 2003 & 2004 come back for a tour and dinner at the School to mark their 20-year reunion. This is one of many reunion events throughout the year when we welcome back our former students as friends and learn about their life events and career successes.
Undergrad drinks
Every year OGs and staff enjoy catching up for an informal social in Guildford, and finding out about life at different universities.
REVIEWS
At our most recent ISI Inspection in February 2022, the inspectors spoke in glowing terms about all aspects of school life. The School was awarded “Excellent”, the highest possible rating, in every category.
Concurring with our most recent ISI inspection and parental feedback, the Good Schools Guide captured the essence and spirit of the RGS which makes us such a close-knit and special community.
“ Good behaviour and a high level of respect for staff were evident.” “ Staff are absolutely incredible at extending the kids.”
“ Educational standards are exceptionally high but it's the pastoral strengths and grounded feel that set the RGS apart.”
“ Places inclusivity at its core.”
“ Passionate, motivated & enthusiastic.”
“ It's a rare school, it has the academic, but also a care for producing wellrounded boys; it's pastoral and academic.”
“ Students are respectfully confident.” “ We feel very lucky that our son has spent his formative years with the RGS.”
“ RGS boys are lovely ambassadors for the school.” “ Careers advice is a highlight.”
FINAL WORD
Previous school: Danes Hill, Oxshott.
Couldn’t survive without: My morning porridge.
Sporting highlight:
Making my 1st XV rugby debut in a historic victory against Epsom College with the RGS winning for the first time in 11 years.
Most enjoyable aspect of being School Captain:
Making lots of friends throughout the different years and having people stop to chat to me in the corridors and in the lunch queue.
Favourite meal at the RGS: Chicken burger and chips.
Karaoke song of choice: The Winner Takes It All by ABBA
One thing that makes you proud of the RGS:
The strong sense of community.
As a child what did you want to be when you grew up: A professor
Other proudest moment: Winning the Connect 4 trophy after an agonising second place three years earlier.
Choice of famous actor to play you in a film of your life: Martin Freeman.
Most embarrassing moment at RGS: Definitely, making a terrible blunder to go crashing out of the Connect 4 final in front of over 100 online viewers in 2020 after 8 weeks of gruelling training and matches to reach that point.
Final nugget of wisdom: Strive to do more than is asked of you.
