https://www.rgshw.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D3%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:04:31 GMT Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:04:31 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=547 We are delighted to announce a truly exceptional set of A Level results for 2025.  This marks not only another year of significant academic achievement and student success, but builds on recent years of incremental improvements in results at A Level.   This year shows a considerable leap; a landmark moment as this will be the final year of an all-boys’ sixth form cohort. ]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:04:31 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=547 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=546 Following the current Year 9 unit of study in English: The Gothic - all students had to write either a short story or opening chapter to a Gothic novel - all original work. We took a selection from across the year group and produced a printed anthology. Rohan Senthil Kumar from Year 12 created the original artwork for the front cover.

]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:26:21 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=546 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=545 A Levels over, our Year 13 leavers enjoyed the attractive surroundings of Moor Hall in Cookham - the venue for this year’s Leavers’ Ball.  A great evening with welcome drinks, a good meal, lots of dancing, socialising, reminiscing and talking of the holidays that were to follow.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:56:10 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=545 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=544 One of our incredible Year 13 students, Aydin Aslam-Denn, won the international Keats-Shelley Memorial Association’s Young Romantic Essay Prize 2024. Aydin is an English Subject Ambassador, Editor-in-Chief of the RGS Gazette and Eliot Club Student Lead. ]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 16:09:12 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=544 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=543 The rugged beauty of the Brecon Beacons recently played host to an inspiring display of resilience, teamwork, and personal growth as our Duke of Edinburgh's Award students successfully completed their Silver Assessment and Gold Training expeditions. With an outstanding 100% pass rate for the Silver assessors, and a truly unique experience for our Gold participants, this year's expedition will be remembered as a resounding success.    ]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 19:49:19 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=543 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=542 RGS buzzed with positive energy this week as students and staff embraced our annual SPRING Wellbeing Week. Focusing on Skills, Physical Activity, Relationships, In the moment, Nutrition, and Giving, the week offered a diverse range of activities designed to boost mental and physical wellbeing across all year groups. ]]> Fri, 4 Apr 2025 15:13:06 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=542 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=541 We are thrilled to announce the outcome of our recent ungraded Ofsted inspection, which has delivered exceptionally positive news. This inspection, designed to assess whether we have maintained our level of provision, has indicated that we have not only sustained our high standards but have significantly enhanced them. ]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:19:36 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=541 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=540 As the 2025 Continental Tyres Schools Cup approaches its climax, we are eagerly anticipating the excitement of the U18 Cup semi final on Saturday (1 March 2025) at Aylesbury RFC.

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:41:54 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=540 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=539 St James house has emerged victorious in a closely fought inter-house music competition, edging out a strong challenge from Windsor, due to a time penalty for the latter, in a night of dazzling performances. The annual event, held last night in the school hall, showcased an impressive array of musical talent from across all six houses, each named after a royal palace: Buckingham, Windsor, Kensington, St James, Sandringham and Balmoral.

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:24:39 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=539 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=538 House Music is fast approaching - Tuesday 11 February, 7 - 9.30pm ]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:35:23 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=538 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=537 Tickets are now on sale for the highly anticipated Bat Oar Ball! ]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:54:10 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=537 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=414 Today is the third Monday of 2025. Should you be prepared for a particularly rough day, or is this whole “Blue Monday” claim, how shall we say it, bogus? ]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:04:23 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=414 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=536 Chat! Clubs! Mocks! Welcome to your guide to this week's stuff us at RGS are talking about. Do keep up. ]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:19:26 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=536 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=535 See you soon! ]]> Mon, 6 Jan 2025 15:12:39 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=535 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=533 To everyone who supported us, thank you and in Scrooge's own words, 'A merry Christmas!'  ]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:21:58 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=533 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=532 Catch up on the stories that matter: Independent journalism at its best.  ]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:54:21 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=532 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=531 According to Sir Ken Robinson: “People who achieve real greatness don’t fit the formula. They break the mould.” ]]> Thu, 5 Dec 2024 14:45:10 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=531 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=530 We do hope that you, your family and friends can join us on this happy, festive occasion. ]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2024 14:58:41 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=530 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=528 In 1984 the BBC journalist Michael Buerk filed shocking reports of a famine in Ethiopia, describing what he had witnessed as “the closest thing to hell on earth”. ]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:06:38 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=528 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=527 House Drama takes place centre stage making its return in spectacular style, this year for the first time live and on stage!  ]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:31:01 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=527 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=526 RGS has a long history of association with the armed forces. Our boarding house, Fraser Youens, is named after OW Ian Fraser and Frederick Youens.  Both were awarded the Victoria Cross.

]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:18:14 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=526 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=523 This year holds special significance for CERN which celebrated its 70th anniversary of scientific innovation and discovery.  ]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:33:32 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=523 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=524 Music gave a five-star performance at their annual sellout November Showcase! ]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:32:23 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=524 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=525 A warm welcome to the 2024 Sport Impact Report and the opportunity to reflect on the impact of the many individual and team efforts and achievements within the RGSHW Sport community over the past academic year. ]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:24:34 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=525 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=480 With now six scholars, the RGS has the rare distinction of having what is considered a high number. ]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:34:58 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=480 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=522 Today, we remember those "who gave their tomorrows for our today."

]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:22:47 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=522 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=516 On Monday 11 November the School will be holding its annual Remembrance Day Service. Please do join us!

]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:01:41 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=516 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=520 Congratulations to Luke Poulton who was appointed as one of His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets yesterday by Countess Howe, the Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire. ]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 05:43:29 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=520 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=521 The Sportsman's Dinner auction is open to bid online, whether you are attending the event or not! ]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:59:05 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=521 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=519 Welcome to the RGS 'Economist'! ]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:54:21 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=519 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=517 Our sole Year 11 team member, Malachi, summed it up perfectly, “The way that we play and the heart that we show is unmatched.” ]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:31:20 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=517 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=515 As Silverstone prepares to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Formula 1’s very first race next year, we took a look behind the scenes. ]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:39:09 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=515 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=513 The student-led Afro-Caribbean Society at RGS delivered powerful assemblies this week in honour of Black History Month, celebrating the achievements and stories of Black heroes and culture that have inspired and shaped history.

]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:05:18 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=513 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=509 Hear from the Headmaster, tour our facilities and learn more about the exceptional all-round education we have to offer. ]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:47:26 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=509 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=510 Start a conversation on World Mental Health Day. Talking with our friends is one of the best things we can do for our mental wellbeing, yet what's on our minds can be the hardest subject. So, what's on yours? ]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:57:56 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=510 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=506 Our Chamber Choir singing some great repertoire under fantastic direction. ]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 22:52:08 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=506 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=507 Critics choice: A wondrous evening with two star musicians Lawrence Power with Thomas Adès: Fairy-Tale Dances at Southbank Centre. ]]> Mon, 7 Oct 2024 14:39:46 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=507 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=505 Who will be our new RGS Poet Laureate? ]]> Thu, 3 Oct 2024 14:55:25 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=505 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=502 Amazon’s vision, creativity, innovation and size, gives it the luxury of making bold decisions. It is an extraordinary outfit. ]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:09:44 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=502 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=501 We wish our Prefects and Ambassadors every success in their new roles. ]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:09:14 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=501 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=500 Join us for the Sportsman’s Dinner on Thursday 7 November, one of our biggest annual fundraising events! ]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:53:12 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=500 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=499 May, "How much did your Mum pay for that car?" ]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:42:57 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=499 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=508 We will be holding our Year 7 Open events for new students moving up to Secondary School. ]]> Tue, 8 Oct 2024 11:01:51 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=508 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=497 Also, a huge welcome back to our students as they move into the Sixth Form. ]]> Thu, 5 Sep 2024 15:00:52 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=497 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=476 We will be holding our Year 7 Open events for new students moving up to Secondary School. ]]> Tue, 8 Oct 2024 10:17:42 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=476 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=496 Team GB secure first gold at the International Economics Olympiad in Hong Kong!

]]> Thu, 5 Sep 2024 15:03:27 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=496 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=493 Ms Munday has devoted 135 terms' service to RGS: an astonishing 45 years. Adieu et bonne chance! ]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:04:25 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=493 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=494 The final edition of the RGS Gazette has landed! ]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:34:54 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=494 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=483 There's no debate at RGS: student oracy at its best. The Public Speaking & Debate Society expressed themselves fluently. ]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:49:58 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=483 https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=482 The Library and Matthew's family celebrate the life of OW Matthew Bennett (1994-2000).  ]]> Tue, 9 Jul 2024 15:31:32 GMT https://www.rgshw.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=482