We have Specialisms in Languages (since 1996)  and Maths & Computing (since 2007)

SPECIALIST LANGUAGES SCHOOL

Through our Language specialism we have sought to support and develop multilingualism and intercultural awareness among all pupils at RGS.  As a specialist Language College, we offer a wide variety of languages as pupils move through the school.  French, German and Spanish are offered at KS3/4/5 and Italian at KS4.  In the Sixth Form, students can learn extra languages from among Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Italian and ab initio Spanish.   We also have well developed international trips, work experience and educational links.

Our Specialist Status has enhanced the Languages Department and the whole school through:

• increased access to ICT hardware
• Increased access to ICT expertise
• Increased integration of ICT and subject
• Increased awareness of international links
• Increased involvement in international links
• International ethos within the school (trips, assemblies, within subject, cultural awareness)
• Improved standards and uptake in MFL
• Improved community awareness

SPECIALIST MATHS AND COMPUTING SCHOOL

Our new second specialist status is driven by the vision:

• To raise standards of achievement by improving teaching and learning in Maths and Computing
• To use this as a catalyst for whole school improvement
• To be partners in learning with a family of schools, HE, business and the wider community
• To encourage the take-up of Maths and Computing at KS5
• To enrich the learning experience
• To share best practice within local, regional, national and international networks
• To promote excellence and innovation