2024/25
Welcome to the 2024/25 Societies’ Register.
On the following pages, you will find an amazing variety of activities on offer. If you have any questions, please contact the member of staff in charge of the activity.
Both the Sports and Music practice and rehearsal timetables for this term can be found at the back of the booklet. Most sport and music activities won’t have descriptions in the Societies’ Register, but please do speak to members of the Games and Music Departments for more information.
The RGS Clubs and Societies’ Fair takes place on Monday. Come and see what is on offer and talk to the pupils and staff who run and take part in the activities.
Michaelmas Lent Trinity Tuesday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345
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Staff i/c - TTW Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Air Rifle - First and Second Form
Michaelmas Lent
Wednesday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345 Location - Woolcott Range Year Groups involved 1 2
Air rifle.
Staff i/c - EAM Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Aquinas Society
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Wednesday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345 on alternate Wednesdays Location - S15
Year Groups involved 4
A society for middle school students to debate and discuss philosophical and theological questions, ideas and concepts.
Staff i/c - BJKT Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Badminton Club
Michaelmas Lent
After School
- 1715
Badminton Club is open to anyone who would like to play. Beginners are welcome to attend and equipment is available. Club players may have the opportunity to play in matches against other schools.
Staff i/c - ABK Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Biology Extension Club
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Thursday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345
Weekly club where we learn about and discuss a range of biological ideas and current developments, such as neuroscience, animal behaviour and biotechnology. We will also carry out some exciting practical work, such as CRISPR gene editing.
Staff i/c - ABA Stand at Societies’ Fair - No
Bridge Club
Michaelmas Lent Trinity Thursday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345
Year Groups involved 3 4
- JBF04
Bridge is a fantastic card game played in pairs. Two pairs play each other on one table and it is effectively 'Whist' with a bidding system. Hours of fun!
Staff i/c - RDC Stand at Societies’ Fair - No
CCF Trident
Trident, the ultimate tri-service CCF after school activity that will elevate your cadet experience to new heights!
Each Monday after school, following on after Monday P8 activities until 1800hrs, Trident awaits to immerse you in a world of thrilling military activities designed to hone your abilities and broaden your horizons. Whether you're drawn to the precision of marksmanship, the intricacies of cyber defence, or the adrenaline rush of casualty evacuation, Trident has something for everyone. The programme also includes a few weekend activities including an overnight exercise at the Urban Training Complex at Longmoor Army Camp.
Please note that you need to be in the CCF to take part in this extension programme.
Staff i/c - CSM Stand at Societies’ Fair - No
Ceramics Club
Come and have fun, being creative and experimenting with clay. You could even learn how to throw a pot.
Staff i/c - RFS Stand at Societies’ Fair - No
Chess Club
Michaelmas Lent Monday Friday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345 Location - JBS07 Year Groups involved 1 2 3
Low-stakes social chess open to all ages and abilities.
Staff i/c - AWJH Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Christian Union
Michaelmas Lent Trinity Friday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345 Location - S10
Year Groups involved 3 4
Somewhere to explore more about the Christian faith, discuss big questions, look at the Bible and apply it to our lives today - open to anyone, whatever your views!
Staff i/c - IPR Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Classics Society (Junior)
Michaelmas Lent Friday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345
Year Groups involved 1 2 3
Location - JBS01
A society to explore a different side of the classical world that we don't see in the classroom. Ever wanted to have an ancient dinner or try your hand at being an ancient Greek actor? Fancy playing the board games that our ancestors did or learning more about the ancient gods? Come along to JBS01 and join us at Junior Classics Society.
Staff i/c - BJC
Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Codebreaking Club (Junior)
Michaelmas Lent
After School 1600 - 1645
Year Groups involved 1 2
Thursday
Location - F24
Breaking codes and decrypting ciphers, for all levels of expertise, with introductions each week for beginners and experts alike. We will enter The National Cipher challenge in the Michaelmas term, and the Alan Turing Cryptography Competition in the Lent term. Ideal if you like the satisfaction of solving puzzles, all welcome.
Staff i/c - NCP
Codebreaking Club (All)
Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Michaelmas Friday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345
Location - F10
Do you like breaking codes and solving ciphers? Then come along to Codebreaking Club. You don't need to be a computer whizz or a mathematical genius you just need to keep your wits about you and be good at solving problems!
Staff i/c - MHH
Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Coding Club
Michaelmas Lent Monday
Develop programming skills. All levels welcome and encouraged to start their own projects in an areas of their interest.
* 4th and 5th Form can attend after their Monday P8 activities have finished.
Staff i/c - SHLW Stand at Societies’ Fair - No
Creative Writing club
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Get together and write.
Staff i/c - JGM
at Societies’ Fair - No
Cross Country Club
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Friday
Before school 0730 - 0820
Year Groups involved 1 2 3 4
Location - Meet on North Court ready for a 7.30 departure
Cross Country club is open to all runners. We do a different route and activity each week including races, fartleks, competitions. There is the option to do fixtures too.
Staff i/c - RJR Stand at Societies’ Fair - No
Debate (Junior )
Michaelmas Lent Trinity Tuesday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345
Year Groups involved 1 2 3
Location - S23
If you're looking to develop your understanding of the British Parliamentary debating format, or just enjoy arguing! - Junior Debating welcomes beginner and intermediate debaters alike
Staff i/c - CEM Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Debate (Senior)
1315 - 1345
Location - S24
Year Groups involved 4 5 L6
Sharpen your rhetoric and interpersonal skills in a friendly, sometimes heated, but always welcoming environment. Take part in debates that are topical, controversial and at times ridiculous and make new friends along the way. You will also have the opportunity to participate in some of the nation's leading public debating competitions, including the English Speakers Union public speaking competition and the Oxford/Cambridge union debating competitions
Staff i/c - JGM Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Dissection Club
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345 Location - G10
Step into the fascinating realm of biology as we delve deep into the intricate anatomy of living organisms; get hands-on experience dissecting various organisms, from frogs to pigeons, as we delve deep into their anatomical structures. With guidance from Sixth Form pupils, you'll uncover the secrets hidden beneath the surface as you examine organs, tissues, and systems first-hand.
Staff i/c - MAC Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Drama Club (Junior)
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345 Location - Hansford Room Year Groups involved
This is a fun, friendly and informal club where we play lots of drama games that we don't have time for in lessons. You will also develop your acting skills, learn how to improvise, make new friends and develop your confidence.
Staff i/c - NCM Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Duke of Edinburgh's Award
The RGS runs the Duke of Edinburgh's Award at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. The Bronze expedition training and expedition is carried out during EXAD and on FDs. Silver and Gold training and expeditions take place on 2 Sunday training and planning days and expeditions that generally take place in the holidays.
Pupils arrange their own Volunteering, Physical and Skill section activities, which the school supports via the eDofE system.
Sign up for the Bronze takes place in November and Silver and Gold expedition sign up every September. You can register for the next level as soon as you complete the previous. There is a charge for the Silver and Gold programmes of approximately £380 each, which includes the training and two expeditions. The school also provides rucksacks, tents and stoves.
Mr Scampton is available in NC1 to assist with questions and completion.
Staff i/c - CPS
Fair - No EcoSoc
RGS Economics Society (EcoSoc) gives passionate economists the opportunity to explore topics outside of the curriculum. You can expect a mix of talks, seminars and discussions on all aspects of Economics, including current affairs, behavioural economics and the economics of sport. In Michaelmas term the focus is on U6 student applying to study Economics at University and in Lent and Trinity term it is open to both L6 and U6 Economists.
Staff i/c - JDS
Fair - No
English Society
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
- 1345
The English Society is a forum to discuss both classic and contemporary texts, watch adaptations and organise events related to enriching the literary life of the school.
Staff i/c - NMP Stand at Societies’ Fair - No
Fencing Club
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Fencing Club is free and open to all boys in the RGS. We welcome fencers with no experience to those fencing at national level. All fencing equipment will be provided by the school and boys should arrive in their PE kit (tracksuit bottoms and long socks needed). RGS boys have won numerous national and county titles in recent years in both foil and epee. Our coach is a former British Champion and four times Commonwealth medallist.
Staff i/c - WSL, MB
Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Flight Simulator Club
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Monday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345 Location - JBSO1
Both entertaining and educational!!
Flight simulator club provides the opportunity to hone your skills on various types of simulator. Whether you seek in depth flight lessons for small aircraft, to fly with your friends in a multiplayer sim, or pilot a fighter jet, Flight Sim Club has it all
Staff i/c - SJHY Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
French Speaking Club
Michaelmas
Wednesday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345 Location - T14
Come and practise your spoken French through a range of activities.
Staff i/c - RJAL Stand at Societies’ Fair - No
Further Physics
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Tuesday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345
Location - F06
Year Groups involved L6
A society for Lower Sixth physicists interested in developing their broader understanding of physics, especially within a mathematical context, in support of applications to Physics, Engineering and related disciplines at university.
Staff i/c - JPH Stand at Societies’ Fair - No
Gardening club
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Monday
Lunchtime 1300 - 1345
Year Groups involved 1 2
Location - North Court, outside Nurse's office
Learn how to make a positive difference to both your own and our nature's future. Go on a journey to get to know the RGS' outdoor spaces and use creative decision-making to improve our grounds for both people and nature.
Staff i/c - MHH Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
History Magazine (Middle and Senior)
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Wednesday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345 Location - JBF04
The History Magazine offers students in the middle and senior school the opportunity to develop their passion for History and their historical skills. Through research, discussion, writing and editing students will create a History magazine which explores their personal interests and significant Historical events.
Staff i/c - FCBE Stand at Societies’ Fair - No
History Society (Junior)
Michaelmas Lent Trinity Wednesday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345 Location - JBF04
Year Groups involved 1 2 3
Junior History Society provides an opportunity to enjoy history games, delve deeper into topics of particular interest to members and discuss our ideas together. We will also work together to produce articles for the History magazine and enter history competitions. Anyone who is interested in History is welcome to attend.
Staff i/c - AMHW Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Hume Society
Michaelmas Lent Trinity Thursday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345 Location - S14
Year Groups involved
A society for Sixth Form students to debate and discuss philosophical and theological questions, ideas and concepts.
Staff i/c - JEG Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Islamic Society
Michaelmas Lent Trinity Friday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345 Location - NF02
Year Groups involved 1 2 3 4 5
Islamic Society is open to all, particularly on Friday lunchtimes where students can learn more about Islam, deepen faith, and participate in prayer.
Staff i/c - TBC Stand at Societies’ Fair - No
Michaelmas Lent Trinity Monday
- 1345
Judo is a martial art and Olympic sport. It is a full contact grappling sport involving standing throws, takedowns, hold downs and submission holds.
Staff i/c - WHNS
Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Lego Club / Lego Robotic Sumo Club
Michaelmas Lent Trinity Thursday
Lunchtime
- 1345
Lego club is a fun lunchtime session where you can spend time transforming the school's Lego into creative models of your own design. Lego Robotic Sumo Club we build and program Lego mindstorms sumobots and we will battle them.
Staff i/c - JBK
Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Medical Society
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345
- G19
Medical Society offers an engaging platform for students to explore various medical disciplines, expand their knowledge, and connect with like‐minded peers. Through informative presentations, question and answer sessions with medical professionals, and interactive discussions, we aim to cultivate a deeper understanding of the human body, diseases, the NHS, and cutting‐edge advancements in healthcare. Whether you aspire to become a doctor, nurse, vet, dentist, researcher, or simply have a passion for healthcare, this society provides a supportive environment to foster your interests and help you pursue your personal goals.
Staff i/c - SBU Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
MFL Drama Society
Michaelmas Lent Friday
Lunchtime AND after school 1315 - 1345, 1600 - 1730 Location - Big School Year Groups involved 1 2 3 4
This Society offers a unique opportunity for any keen dual linguists and actors to enjoy some text discussion/selection, staging and rehearsals of short plays in their original language (French, Spanish, German and extra‐curricular languages such as Chinese or Arabic) as part of the biennial Trinity MFL Drama productions. This year's performance will be "Le Bossu de Notre-Dame" with singing and lines in French!
Staff i/c - JM Stand at Societies’ Fair - No
MUN
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Thursday
Location - Seminar Room/ S20 (depending on availability). Year Groups involved
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345
This society simulates the United Nations, enabling students to debate geopolitical, cutural and ethical issues as delegates (representatives) from various countries. This society attends regular conferences and trips.
Staff i/c - TFO Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Noether Maths Club
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345
Friday
Location - F11
Intermediate Maths Club runs for 3rd to 5th form who would like to develop their interest in Maths further outside of the curriculum and/or who are interested in doing Intermediate Maths Olympiads.
Staff i/c - ABK Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Origami club
Michaelmas Lent
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345
Year Groups involved 1 2 3 4
Come along and try your hand at origami. No experience required.
Staff i/c - NLO
Friday
Location - Art
Stand at Societies’ Fair - No
Philosophy Society (Junior)
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Wednesday
Lunchtime
Year Groups involved 1 2 3
1315 - 1345 (on alternate Wednesdays)
Location - S15
A society for junior students to debate and discuss philosophical questions, ideas and concepts.
Staff i/c - JEG Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Photography Society
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Tuesday
After School
Year Groups involved 1 2 3
1600 - 1700
Location - Art 1
Students will learn the fundamentals of photography including how to use a DSLR Nikon camera. Compose exciting shots using different camera settings. Gain confidence and understanding about lighting and exposure. This is designed to be a fun club for beginners and those wanting to gain some extra tips.
Staff i/c - FKE Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Pride
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Monday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1350
Location - S10
Year Groups involved 1 2 3 4 5 L6 U6
Pride is open to all students who would like to discuss LGBTQ+ issues, liberation and history. We run social events with local schools throughout the year, including breakfasts and film nights alongside weekly meetings where we have talks on specific topics. We are always open to suggestions, and new faces!
Staff i/c - ECM Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Quest
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Thursday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345
Year Groups involved 1 2
Location - S10 (Geography)
A fun and friendly society that gives you the opportunity to explore the Christian Faith in a relaxed and informal environment. It is open to all 1st and 2nd formers whatever your beliefs (or none!).
Staff i/c - JPH Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Ramanujan Maths Club
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Monday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345
Year Groups involved 1 2
Location - F20
Calling all first and second form pupils with a passion for numbers, logic, and problem-solving! If you love a good challenge, the Mathematics club offers an opportunity to enhance your mathematical skills with interesting problems and end-of-term quizzes with like minded peers. You are more than welcome to drop-in whenever you can.
Staff i/c - SEB Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
RGS Business Enterprise - Christmas Fair
Michaelmas
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345
Year Groups involved
Friday
Location - JBF11
L6
An opportunity for teams of RGS students to form and run their own company. Successful companies will develop innovative products, use creative marketing strategies and take it to market, including the RGS and GHS Christmas Fairs. Good organisational skills, commitment, willingness to work as a team and to take the initiative are vital attributes.
Staff i/c - JDS Stand at Societies’ Fair - No
After School
Sailing Club (Junior - RYA courses)
Thursday
- 1900
Trinity
Dinghy sailing tuition for beginner and intermediate sailors following the RYA youth pathway for stages 1-3. Places at this club are limited and by application when advertised.
Staff i/c - TWS Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Sailing Club (RGS-Catz)
Michaelmas Trinity
Wednesday
After School
–
- 1900
An opportunity to undertake structured dinghy sailing tuition in a co-educational environment jointly with girls from St Catherine’s school. Places at this club are limited and by application when advertised.
Staff i/c - TWS Stand at Societies’ Fair - No
Sailing Racing
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Wednesday
After School
–
- 1900
The Sailing squad trains all year round at Papercourt SC and competes in a number of regional and national events across the country.
Staff i/c - JCW Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Science Club (Junior)
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Tuesday
After School 1610 - 1700 Location - G12
Year Groups involved 1 2
A series of half-termly projects extending science and engineering skills and knowledg
Staff i/c - LAW Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Shooting – Middle and Senior
Michaelmas Lent Wednesday Friday
After School 1600 - 1730
.22 Shooting
Staff i/c – EAM, IEB
Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Shooting - Third form and Tormead
Michaelmas Lent
Tuesday
After
Year Groups involved 3
.22 Shooting
Staff i/c - CSM
Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Shooting - Third Form to Senior
Michaelmas Lent
Thursday
After School 1600 - 1730 Location - Woolcott Range
.22 Shooting
Staff i/c - EKDB
Ski Race Club
After School 1600 - 1915
Groups
Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Trinity Friday
Location –Alpine Snowsports, Aldershot
The school enters the ESSKIA race events and fields teams in all age groups. Boys must be confident skiers, but do not need race experience. Training takes place at Aldershot Ski Centre. Minibus transport leaves school on the days of training at 1605, with the sessions running from 1700 to 1830. Minibus transport will return to school by 1915, or you may be collected from Aldershot if you wish. Trinity only. There is a charge of approx £300 for each season’s training. The school also enters the British SchoolBoys overseas races in Wengen every January. Details published each year in October/November
Staff i/c - SJHY
Spill the tea
Michaelmas Lent
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345
Stand at Societies’ Fair - No
Thursday
T07
A chance to chat, catch up and talk about your week. Tea, cake and a good listening ear available!
Staff i/c - GES
Stand at Societies’ Fair - No
Squash Club
Michaelmas Lent
Tuesday
After School 1610 - 1800 Location - Surrey Sport Club
Year Groups involved 1 2 3 4
Come along to Squash Club to improve your squash skills and compete against other schools.
Staff i/c - CHW Stand at Societies’ Fair - No
Student Robotics
Michaelmas Lent
Tuesday
After School 1600 - 1730 Location - F05
Year Groups involved L6 U6
Student Robotics is a competition in which we design and build a robot to complete a challenge. We normally have people who take electronics, DT, CS, and Physics competing - but anyone can contribute - please register interest with LMH
Staff i/c - LMH Stand at Societies’ Fair - No
Table Tennis
Michaelmas Lent
Thursday
After School 1600 - 1730 Location - Undercroft
Year Groups involved 1 2
Come along for lots of Table Tennis games and competitions.
Staff i/c - JOV Stand at Societies’ Fair - No
Michaelmas
Tabletop Gaming (Senior)
Come along on a Wednesday lunchtime and learn a new modern board game. Termly Unmatched Tournaments running.
Staff i/c - MBA Stand at Societies’ Fair - No
Tabletop Gaming Club
Michaelmas
Lunchtime
- 1345
Would you like to come along on a Monday at lunchtime and play whatever game you like? Want to learn and play a new board game? We have lots. Want to play some Warhammer, do some painting and meet like-minded people? We can do that too.
Want to play Pokemon, Yu Gi Oh or maybe Lorcana with a friend? We can help with that. Or come along and play Unmatched to see what might happen if a Trex fought William Shakespeare.
A friendly and invited place to play all Tabletop games.
Staff i/c - MBA
Fair - Yes
Michaelmas
Lunchtime
Technical Theatre Club
- 1345
Fancy working behind the scenes and learning how the Lighting and Sound works for school productions? Come and learn how to use the desks!
Staff i/c - ARG
Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
The Lit Quiz Club
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Thursday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345
Year Groups involved 1 2
Location - S28
In the Lit Quiz Club we discuss books and test our knowledge of all things literary in preparation for quizzes against other schools, beginning with the Surrey CWIZZ later this term. If you like reading and quizzing, it's the club for you!
Staff i/c - TFF Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Touch Typing
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Thursday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345
Year Groups involved
Location - G31
A club for those interested in improving thier typing speed or learning to touch type. We use an online program that teaches students how to touch type using a range of exercises, games and tests.
Staff i/c - NCS Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Triple C (Critique & Create Club)
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Thursday
After School 1605 - 1645
Year Groups involved 1 2 3
Location –Mallison Library Reference Room
We will discuss the books shortlisted for major awards such as the Trinity Schools Book Awards and Carnegie Medal, vote for our favourites and use them to inspire creative projects. Participants will be considered for trips to Awards Ceremonies. All ages are welcome to join in.
Staff i/c - TFF Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Turing Maths Club
Michaelmas Lent
Monday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345
- F26 Year Groups involved
Senior Maths Club for all Sixth Form mathematicians interested in extending their knowledge beyond the curriculum, including working on material from the British Maths Olympiad.
Staff i/c - DJJ
Ultimate Frisbee
Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Michaelmas Trinity
Wednesday Thursday
After School 1600 - 1730
Ultimate Frisbee club is open to beginners from 4th form upwards. Come along to learn new throws and to get lots of game practise in. We finished 6th nationally last year and are looking to improve on that this season.
Staff i/c - JOV
Witty Fools Theatre Club
Stand at Societies’ Fair - No
Michaelmas Lent Trinity
Tuesday
Lunchtime 1315 - 1345
Year Groups involved 3 4
Location - Hansford Room
This Drama club will be primarily for those who wish to work on producing a short film by the end of the year. This could be a devised, original screenplay or an extant script if that is preferred by the group.
There will be opportunities for activities other than acting, so those who would like to write scripts or help with filming elements are welcome. Pupils will need to make a commitment to attending each week to ensure that we can rehearse effectively during the club lunchtime sessions.
Staff i/c - NCM
Stand at Societies’ Fair - Yes
Sports Hall
7.45am - 8.30am
