On behalf of the Senior Prefect Team, I would like to welcome those of you that are returning to school and also those of you that have made the decision to join the Sixth Form here at RGS. This year we have a slightly expanded group of 14 Senior Prefects, with the addition of the Senior Heads of Houses to the team. 

Our aim is to ensure that you get the most out of the next two years at the school, both academically and through the co-curricular programme, by helping to connect the staff and the student body. Year 12 is a big step up from Year 11 as you now have much more freedom over your school experience. You have control over how you spend your private study sessions to ensure you remain on top of your studies, but also there is greater onus on you to do extra research, not only with a mind to your exams, but also the next stage of your education. However, there is also huge opportunity to get involved in co-curricular activities, whether that be playing sport, taking part in a music band, or becoming a part of the Stage Lighting and Sound Team, to name a few examples.. 

Sixth form also provides a fantastic opportunity for you to develop you character and skills. Whether that be developing your leadership skills by gaining a prefect role later in the year, attending the Leadership and Communication Skills Course to work on your public speaking ability, or by gaining greater volunteering experience through one of the many opportunities that the school provides for you. We encourage you to get involved in the co-curricular activities the school offers because they will certainly benefit you in the future. 

With the introduction of the new Sixth Form Centre in the last year, new and exciting opportunities have been made available to you. Not only is it a fantastic area to work in, but it will allow us to hold talks and lectures as well as collaborative events with other local schools, which is a great aim of our team for this year.  

Hamish Smith
Deputy Head Boy

Our Senior Prefect Team