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INSIDEFront cover: Diving in BelizeRGS Choir Performs at St Paul’sAwards Presented by Scout ChiefRGS Sports Stars Represent CountryAcabelles Win UK Festival
RGS Young Talent at Dorking HallsThe Importance Of Being EarnestCharity Week FunRGS London Professional LaunchAn Evening With David Walliams
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St Paul’s Cathedral Hosts
RGS’ chamber choir, Polyphony, hadthe honour of performing a lunchtimerecital at St Paul’s Cathedral.
RGS Chamber Choir
The 18 students and five staff performed a range of choral
pieces, under the direction of Headmaster, Mr David
Thomas, to an audience of cathedral visitors, City workers
and RGS parents. The half-hour long recital saw the
students perform seven pieces including Henry Purcell’s I
was glad, a setting of Psalm 122 composed for the
Coronation of King James II in 1685; Duruflé’s Ubi caritas
and Charles Villiers Stanford’s Glorious and Powerful God, a
little known anthem completed in 1913.
Chief Executive of theScouting Association, DerekTwine returned to his Reigateroots to present a total of 127students with their Duke ofEdinburgh’s (DofE) Award.
The awards ceremony saw the largest
number of RGS students gain an award in
the school’s history, with 81 students
achieving Bronze, 29 Silver and 17
achieving Gold Award.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards at
Reigate Grammar School is one of the
longest running schemes in the country.
Started in 1960 by teacher Mr Aubrey
Scrase, the scheme has steadily grown in
numbers, resulting in RGS becoming a
dedicated Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards
Centre in 2009.
On returning to his old
school, Derek Twine was
delighted to be reunited
with his Duke of
Edinburgh’s Award leader
and former teacher,
Mr Aubrey Scrase.
Mr Twine attended
Reigate Grammar School from 1963 to
1970 before gaining a First Class Honours
degree at Bangor University and going on
to a career in the voluntary sector.
Mr Twine’s involvement with the Scout
Association began in
Surrey as an Instructor
with the County
Training Team and
eventually led to his
appointment as Chief
Executive in 1996. In
2007 he was appointed
CBE for ‘services to
young people.’
Scout Chief Returns To Present Awards
14 students have received an award from
the Royal Society of Chemistry after
succeeding in the Chemistry Olympiad.
Upper Sixth Formers Ben Saward and
Jonathan Barnard were awarded Gold, an
CHEMISTRY OLYMPIAD accolade earned by only the top seven
per cent of candidates nationwide. Silver
Awards were gained by William Peters,
Philip Carter and Alexander Cloake, in the
Upper Sixth, and Joe Sheridan in the
Lower Sixth. A further eight Lower Sixth
Form students gained Bronze awards.
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Television and film composer Michael Price visited RGS’ Music School to talk to
students about his career and work. Best known for the music for the television
series Sherlock and for the film scores of movies Hot Fuzz, Wild Child and The
Inbetweeners, Michael illustrated his presentation with clips of his work and gave
students an insight into the process of composing a score for a film.
MAKING MOVIE MUSIC
Science teachers brought the moon and the stars toscience lessons as acollection of rare and highlyvaluable moon rocks,asteroid pieces and even asmall slither of Mars wereloaned to RGS.
The collection of
lunar rocks,
collected by
astronauts during
the Apollo missions,
was lent to the
school by NASA.
Students were able
to touch and feel
the rocks whilst
learning about
where they came from and which
elements they are made of.
Amongst the rare rocks was a piece
from a comet tail which contained water
and proteins, an indicator that life in
some form may exist elsewhere in the
universe. The students learnt that the
last Apollo mission, 17, saw the largest
lunar sample brought back to earth and
that a small piece was given to each
nation by NASA, as a gesture of peace.
Lunar Lessons
Children’s author,Andrew Hammond,spent a morningsharing his writingsecrets with FirstForm students.
The author revealed how
he became so engrossed
with tales of the Black
Death when writing his
novel, The Gallows Curse, that he daren’t
leave his house after dark. Students
were also given a tantalising preview of
Andrew’s second novel in his Crypt
Series, Traitor’s Revenge,
before quizzing the
author on his inspiration
and motivation to write.
The tables were
then turned on the
students, who were
each tasked with
mapping out ideas
and plots for their
own novel. Under the guidance of
Mr Hammond, the students were
encouraged to let their imaginations
run wild with ideas for characters
and storylines. The most challenging part
of the workshop saw the young scribes
complete an overview of their novel
working against the clock.
Author Inspires Young Writers
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Sixth Formers were thrust into the
cutting edge of European Economics
with a talk by Lord Griffiths.
Former advisor to Baroness Margaret
Thatcher and Vice Chairman of
Goldman Sachs, Lord Griffiths visited
RGS to give students an insight into
the current problems of the Euro
Zone. Lord Griffiths’ talk provided the
young economics and politics students
with extensive food for thought by
outlining just some of the potential
outcomes of the Euro Zone’s problems.
A lengthy and insightful question and
answer session followed with students
absorbed by the entanglement of
political and economic paths, the
resulting constrictions and the potential
opportunities for solution.
Adventures and Accolades for CCF Cadets
EURO ECONOMICS
An adventurous spring term was enjoyed by CCFCadets with a weekend kayaking expedition toSnowdonia and mountain biking challenge on Box Hilltesting fitness, skills and resolve.
Acabelles Win Voice Festival UKReigate Grammar School’s all-female a cappella group, TheAcabelles has won the top spot in the Youth Voice Festival UKafter competing at the national final held in London in March.
In addition to winning first place, the
group won the top choreography prize
and group member 17 year-old Anmol
Patel won the solo prize for her
performance of Love the Way You Lie.
To win the final the girls had to sing
against six other choirs from around the
country. The event was the first time
that the group had entered a
competition. The Acabelles was
established by Upper Sixth Form
musician Amy Cobain as part of her
Extended Project Qualification.
The Army Section spent a day on
Pirbright training area, learning new
navigation and battle craft skills. RAF
Cadets Mark Milton and Abi Cole
were awarded gliding scholarships
over the Easter and Summer holidays.
RAF Cadet Oliver Foord will also be
heading for the skies after receiving a
much-coveted scholarship for a
two-week Air Cadet Pilot Scheme
over the summer holidays.
Cadets from all threesections took part in anindoor .22 shoot withseveral cadets passingthe demanding EmpireTest. Eight NavySection Cadets not onlytook part in but wonthe first shootingmatch for many years,against RGS Guildford.
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The last week of March saw the annualstudent exchange trip, which begun with fivedays in Reigate followed by five days in Lille.
An entente cordiale was sealed
between the Modern Languages and
Catering Departments with a special
French themed menu for the inaugural
Déjeuner Français.
The highlights of this year’s
programme included, in the UK;
a visit to London with their host
families; three days at school in
Reigate attending lessons and
learning about English school
life; bowling in Crawley;
exploring Brighton visiting the
Pavilion and Pier.
It was then the turn of the English
students to go to Lille where they
took various trips around Lille,
Arras and the lycée. They also
visited the Palais des Beaux Arts,
attended French lessons and
played a variety of sports.
Fourth Form Exchange TripTo Lille
Students received a taste of the future as over 50professions gatheredtogether for the annual RGScareers convention.
Over 200 students attended the event
which aimed to give students an insight
into a broad
range of careers
and give them
the opportunity to talk face to face with
those working across different fields.
Commented Matthew Buzzacott,
Head of Careers: “Having so many
professions represented under one roof
gives students the very valuable
opportunity of talking to people who
each have a very different experience
of working life.”Careers Convention
The French Lunch, now a weekly
fixture, gives students and French
speaking members of staff from across
the school the opportunity to practise
and improve their spoken language
skills over a meal.
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RGS’ first full Charity Week saw the entireschool community engaged in a spectrum
of activities. The combined efforts of students,teachers, parents and supporters resulted in the
astonishing sum of over £45,000
being raised for theRoyal MarsdenHospital, Sport
Relief and The 1675Foundation Fund
for Bursaries.
Charity Week FunRaises Funds
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During the week, hardly a moment passedwithout some wacky, funny or engaging event taking place to raise serious funds forbrilliant causes.
The Sports Relief Mile was completed by almost every student
during games lessons; raffle tickets were bought for a range of
prizes; teachers were doused with wet sponges; there were
Easter egg hunts, cake sales and a fancy dress hockey
tournament, not to mention indoor rowing, dating games,
treasure hunts, coin snakes and pupils cycling to Paris (virtually!)
The highlight of the week was welcoming Mr David Walliams
back to his old school for an
entertaining evening.
The week was a credit to the Charity
Committee and everyone who
organised, arranged, contributed and
participated in what is, by any
standards, an achievement to be
proud of.
The highlight
of the week
was welcoming
Mr David Walliams
back to his old school
for an entertaining
evening
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The rehearsal period for The Importance ofBeing Earnest was enormously rewarding but at
the same time much more difficult than I hadanticipated. I had a problem with the
script from the beginning, it was a case of theunbearable lightness of Wilde.
The problem with the play is although clever,witty and at points savagely satirical there is not a
lot to hang your coat on in terms of theatricalspectacle, three dimensional well drawn characterpsychology or dynamic original design. The play is
about character, language and class and isabsolutely a play of its time: this leaves little
conceptual directorial wriggle room.
For more photos visit:
www.reigategrammar.org/the-importance-of-being-earnest-gallery
The Importance of Being
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The skill is turning the power play and verbal fireworks into stage action
that does not jar with the social conventions of the period. The play is
filled with brilliant one liners and superb social commentary but an
audience has to listen out for it.
So it was a challenge for the actors and me to ensure diction was crystal
clear, pace dynamic and energy consistent. The other major challenge was
Bracknell being played by a 17 year-old girl. I always knew Elanor Bond
had the wit and intelligence to play Bracknell. The problem was Elanor’s
high pitched adolescent voice. However, after hours of different vocal
exercises in one epic rehearsal (reminiscent of a scene from The King’s
Speech) and several hours of watching old clips of Mrs Thatcher on You
Tube at the height of her handbagging power, Ellie’s voice suddenly took
on a haughty, booming quality and our Lady Bracknell was born.
The production was a great
success and I was
as ever, enormously
impressed by the
commitment and
intelligence of the cast.
Mr David Jackson
The play is
filled with brilliant one
liners and superb social
commentary but an
audience has to listen
out for it
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La Isla Bonita
ce of Being Earnest
Madonna described Ambergris Caye,Belize as the beautiful island. Some of herlyrics begin to describe how our group ofSixth Form biology and geographystudents, and accompanying teachers, feltabout our stay on the island at Easter:
I fell in love with San Pedro
Warm wind carried on the sea
Tropical the island breeze
All of nature wild and free
This is where I long to be
I want to be where the sun warms the sky
Beautiful faces, no cares in the world.
We fell in love with the coral island in Belize having spent a
week in the rainforest of this magical country, home of
Mayan civilisation and incredible biodiversity. We learned so
much about the management of threatened ecosystems and
their species, and were intrigued by the possibilities of
alternative medicines available in the forests.
Congratulations to the sixteen students who became
certified Open Water Scuba Divers, and to Rachel Grimstone
and Ruairidh Morgan who qualified at Advanced Level.
Miss Viv Goldbold
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Michael Maddocks’
superb solo
performance of
Trumpet Concert in Eb
(Neruda), accompanied
by the Senior String
players, generated
much applause from the audience, as did
the ever-popular RGS Swing Band’s trio of
Getaway (Cor/Taylor, arr. Murtha); Send in
the Clowns (Sondheim, arr.Wolpe) and
Respect (Redding, arr. Murtha).
A breath-taking solo from 18 year-old
pianist Bethany Johnson (Saint-Saens’
Piano Concerto No.2 in G minor)
accompanied by the school’s Symphony
Orchestra, saw the audience raised to
their feet in appreciation of a
performance that will
last long in everyone’s
memory.
The choral finale
combined 120 voices
from across Junior
Girls’ Voices, RGS Singers and the
Community Choir to perform, with the
Symphony Orchestra, Handel’s Chorus of
Enchanted Islanders (from Alcina);
Mozart’s Voyagers’ Chorus (from
Idomeneo); Rossini’s Villagers’ Chorus (from
William Tell) Verdi’s Chorus of the Hebrew
Slaves (from Nabucco) and Bizet’s March of
the Toreadors (from Carmen). The
Symphony Orchestra was led by
Rebecca Morrison and Wakana Yasuda
and conducted by Mr Simon Rushby.
Young Talent Shinesat The Dorking Halls
RGS’ annual Orchestral andChoral Concert at The
Dorking Halls was asenjoyable as ever. The RGSConcert Band started toes
tapping with a medley ofStevie Wonder’s hits,
followed by the IntermediateString Orchestra’s
performance of Gershwin’sSummertime and the Theme
from The Simpsons.
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For more photos of this event see:
www.reigategrammar.org/dorking-halls-2012
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RGS students returnedtriumphant from TheHaileybury ModelUnited Nations(MUN), the UK’slargest MUNconference. A total of 130 teams,comprising 700students from acrossthe globe, took partin the event held at the endof the Spring Term.
RGS’ USA delegation of Will Humphreys,
Sophie Pike, Tom
Morris, Robert
Chandler, Claire
Forster and
George Slater,
made a strong
impact as a team
and secured a
prestigious
Distinguished
Delegation Award. A Distinguished
Delegate Award also went to Claire
Forster. Will Humphreys received a
Highly Commended Delegate Award.
Sophie Pike’s resolution on Democracy
was debated in General Assembly and
was passed after a Division of the House
by 63 for to 60 against. Claire Forster’s
resolution on euthanasia was also
debated in General Assembly and,
following her excellent fielding of
questions in front of 700 delegates,
passed on 57 votes for, 46 against and
16 abstentions.
RGS Success at Model United Nations
34 physics students spent aday witnessing pioneeringexperiments into nuclearfusion with a visit to theCulham Science Centre inOxfordshire.
Nuclear fusion is the process by which
atoms collide with each other, and in the
process create huge amounts of
energy that is renewable and safe
for the environment (a feat which
is more easily said than done) with
the most advanced equipment
being used by physicists from
across the globe, the JET and
MAST tokomaks (fusion reactors)
are the result of fifty years of
research. Heating plasma
to over 100 million
degrees celsius in a pressurised
container has its difficulties, but if
these tokomaks become efficient
then they will be able to power
the rapidly growing world
population.
The group was shown to the
MAST project (Mega Amp
Spherical Tokomak), seeing components
of the reactor as well as the control
room, from which the tests were being
conducted during the visit. Students also
saw the colossal Joint European Torus
(JET) project, currently the world’s
leading tokomak that is helping scientists
learn more about the fusion process and
ways in which physicists can improve it.
Trip to Culham Science Centre
RGS scientists had great success at the SATRO
problem solving competition for the second year
running. The team of First and Third Form students
came second in their heat of 12 schools to win a
place in the grand final. The young scientists
applied their skills and knowledge to achieve
second place in the final, competing against eleven
other schools to gain the silver spot. The students
showed great problem solving ability and ingenuity,
and should be very proud. Congratulations to
Hugh Blayney, Gregory Beazley, Connie Bambridge-
Sutton, Milo Stephens and Isabel Wood.
SATRO SUCCESS
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The month of February was dominated byextreme weather conditions. The first half of
the month was the coldest since 1991, whereasthe second half was the warmest since 1998.
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It was during the first half of the
month that we set off with thirty one
students, going deeper into the cold
European weather front for the
Concert Band tour to Holland.
The weather was a significant factor in the
tour, providing some very memorable
experiences. These included visiting a
snow-covered beach, walking on a small
frozen canal, and, of course, performing an
outside concert in temperatures of -8ºC!
Mr Rushby was particularly impressed not
only by the standard of the band’s
performance in these hostile conditions,
but also with the willing and positive
attitude of the students.
In addition to the two concerts,
highlights of the tour included a visit to a
traditional Dutch village, visits to the Art
museums of Amsterdam as well as tours
of both the Ajax Stadium and the
Heineken Brewery. During recreation
time, there was an opportunity for some
bowling and pool playing with the staff
showing a particularly competitive spirit!
The students were a pleasure to take
away and behaved impeccably
throughout, demonstrating not only a
high standard of musical performance,
but incredible maturity and manners.
Spring Term welcomed the inaugural Second
and Third Form debating competitions. After
some tensely fought classroom heats, six of
the most talented debaters were selected to
represent their year group in the final
showdown! The Second Form grappled over
the English language’s role as a potential
‘global’ language, whilst the Third Form
considered whether entertainment
technology was destroying people’s love of
Junior Debating Competitions
To Holland
Second Form students delved deep into
the world of the Tudors as they enjoyed
a visit from Arriere-ban. Their journey
back in time began with a lesson in how
to dress like a Tudor gentleman or lady,
reading. Stellar performances were given by
all the finalists, who debated their positions
with confident assurance. Millie
Stehrenberger (Second Form) and Alex
Byrne (Third Form) excelled in their
handling of some complex questions from
the audience and were awarded the year
group public speaking prizes.
including learning about the use of lead
face make up and bleeding to achieve the
desired pale complexion. The pungent smell of
Tudor cheeses informed a lesson on dining
habits and a rather grizzly set of instruments
coloured a talk on the sophisticated medical
practices of the day.
HISTORY TUDOR WORKSHOPS
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A packed weekend of hockey was enjoyed by the U12 and U13 girls.
Across the U13, U12B and U12C teams, the girls won five games,
drew three and lost one. In addition to each team playing three hard
games of Hockey, the girls also managed to cram in bowling,
swimming, a trip to Wookey Hole caves and tucking in to some
well-deserved pizza. The girls were a credit to the school and were
commended on how well behaved they were, and how smart they
looked in their kit, everywhere they went.
Hockey U12 & U13Away Weekend
36 boys and 5 staff made the 20thanniversary tour of Ireland over theEaster holidays.
RGS were competitive in bothsets of games in Dublin, butended up losing all four games.
Against St Mary’s College, the AXV started
badly and were soon 3 tries down. However
they fought back with Piers Rex Murray
leading the charge, before eventually losing 6
tries to 3. The BXV were always under
pressure and were never able to hold St
Mary’s losing 6 tries to 1. Gonzarga College
was a different story though and the BXV
gave everything they had but still lost 31-24.
If there had there been more time though
they would have won as they finished the
game much stronger than the opposition.
The AXV again started badly and were
always playing catch up eventually going
down 41-17.
At other times in Dublin, the party enjoyed
a trip around the city in a WWII amphibious
landing craft that finished the tour by driving
into the harbour! There was also time to
see a little of the Dublin history and to take
in a tour of the Guinness Storehouse.
The final game in Waterford was a
magnificent affair, with RGS coming from
behind to win 31-24 and then holding out
defensively with the last 5 minutes being
spent on our own line.
The final evening saw the whole party
singing and dancing to Tom Comerford’s
Irish music at Jack Meades Inn. This was a
great way to end a magnificent tour.
However, the highlight of the tour was
earlier in the day when the boys were
treated to an exhibition of glass blowing and
cutting in the presence of Sean Egan the
master engraver. Sean has presented RGS
with a vase which all the boys have engraved
with their names and is now on show in the
trophy case at the front of school.
U14s IrelandRugby Tour
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The RGS London Professionals LaunchMark Elsey (RGS 1974-1978 & Parent)Chairman of the RGS London Professionals
“I am delighted to be able to help Sean Davey launch the RGSLondon Professionals. Despite the many changes that we face inthe world, relationships remain key to success in life and inbusiness. The Foundation & Alumni programme has at its heartthe aim to broaden and connect the wider Reigatian communityand to strengthen the bond between those of us that have hadthe fortune to be involved with the school either as pupils,parents or teachers.
Against this background, the RGS LondonProfessionals aims to meet a number ofcomplementary objectives and to support the overallaims of the RGS Foundation and Alumni programme.In no particular order these are to provide:
- an enjoyable forum for those of us working in thecity to stay in touch with our friends andcolleagues from our time involved with the school
- a low key opportunity for members of the Reigatiancommunity working in London to meet and network withnew friends working in complementary businesses
- a pool of experienced professionals who are able and willingto provide guidance and potential job contact opportunitiesto pupils at the school
- a future platform for interested Reigatians to provide financialsupport for the wider Foundation objectives of broadeningthe social inclusivity of the school
Having enjoyed a successfullaunch, we are now working out aprogramme of future events thatwe hope will make membership ofthe RGS London Professionalsnot only fun but also help usmeet the objectives set outabove.”
Mark Elsey (OR, Parent &Partner atAshurst) andSean Davey (RGSDevelopment
Director & Parent), welcomed over 100Reigatians to the inaugural gathering of theRGS London Professionals group whichassembled on Thursday 2 February atAshurst's City Headquarters.
The aim of The RGS London Professionals is to bring togetherfor mutual benefit 'Reigatians' who work in the London area,i.e. parents, alumni, and friends of RGS. Its primary purpose isto foster meaningful friendship and network support.
The event was a great success with plenty of new connectionsand friendships being made. Special praise and thanks go to MarkElsey and his team at Ashurst who made us all feel so welcome.
If you would like to know more about this group and how toconnect with it and support the next event, then please contactSean Davey via [email protected] .
London Professionals Launch
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OR Annual DinnerThe Old Reigatians AnnualDinner was held for the firsttime at Reigate Manor Hotel.
Honoured guestsincluded The DeputyMayor of Reigate andBanstead, CouncillorJohn Stephenson andhis wife, Mrs GeraldineStephenson; Mr DavidThomas, Headmaster of RGS and his wife Dr Andrea Thomas; Mr David Jones, whoretired from the
teaching staff at RGS in July 2011 after36 years and Heads of School BeckiGough and Laurence Walsh.
A number of guests opted to stayovernight at the hotel which offered aspecially reduced rate. Richard Englishcelebrated his 70th birthday that nightand was presented with a set of RGSFoundation cufflinks by the Headmasterto mark the special day.
On Saturday31 March,the Schoolhad mixedfortunesagainst anenthusiasticgroup ofORs in the
annual netball and hockey contest. Whilst RGS were unlucky to lose a closematch 10-12 at netball, they managed togain revenge by winning 7-2 in the hockey.
The post-match social and presentations took place in theimpressive newly built Old Reigatians RFC Clubhouse.
In netball, Anna Skinner OR presented Vicki Cartmell of RGSwith Player of the Match, whilst Lottie Colquhoun did the samefor Natalie Skinner in hockey.
An enjoyable day for all involved.
‘School v Old Girls’ Matches’
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Epsom College defeated Brighton College inan exciting final to become the winners ofthe Norton Rose Reigate Charity 7s 2012!
Congratulations to Epsom College who lifted the NortonRose Trophy for the first time, after beating last year’swinners Brighton College with a 34-12 victory in a highlycompetitive final. Star player Jordan Burns from Epsom
College went onto be awarded the highly prized“Kukri Player ofthe Tournament”for boys. Elsewhere, JohnFisher School took the PlateCompetition; Shieldwinners wereWallington County
Grammar School; and Bowl winners were Worth School.
In the Girls’ Competition, Epsom College’s co-educational strength shone through as their ladiestriumphed over the hosts, Reigate Grammar School20-0, in an entertaining final. The Plate Competitionwas won by Pangbourne College who beatHurstpierpoint College 5-0. Congratulations go toRochelle Smith of Epsom College who was awardedthe “Kukri Player of the Tournament” for girls, forthe second year in a row.
Many thanks must go to allthe referees who gave a veryprofessional performancethroughout the day despitethe adverse weather! Inparticular, a number ofschools were lucky enoughto have Chris White takingcharge of their matches.
A special thanks to Ben Cohen (MBE) forpresenting all the awardsand for promoting hisStandUp Foundation forwhich we raised £3000 onthe day. Finally, huge thanksgo to all the supporters, PFA and helpers who madethis such a successful event.
Norton Rose Reigate Charity 7s
Reigate Grammar School welcomes thesupport provided through sponsorship. We have an established sponsorship andadvertising policy that aims to advocatetrust and confidence.
The RGS brand is a strong one and we look to buildpartnerships with individuals and companies who share ourethos for the promotion of educational opportunity andexperience to young people no matter what their financialcircumstances may be. Through our charitable status, The RGSFoundation exists to direct funding towards The 1675Foundation Fund for Bursaries to enable a first-class educationto be available to any talented child on a needs-blind basis.
Reigate Grammar School is grateful for the sponsorship itreceives from various individuals and organisations. Wesuccessfully work with our partners by offering tailoredopportunities for marketing and promotional activity, as well asbrand association. There are a range of ways that you and/oryour company could work with Reigate Grammar School andThe RGS Foundation, including event sponsorship, publicationsand naming opportunities.
If you are interested in developing an association with Reigate Grammar School and would like to investigate apossible sponsorship opportunity then please contact:
Sean Davey, Development [email protected]
Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities
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David Walliams,accompanied by hiswife Lara Stone andhis mother Kathleen,returned to his oldschool on Wednesday21 March to supportthe Reigate GrammarSchool Foundation
and the pupil-led Charity Committee. Theevent was the centre-piece of the school’s firstever ‘Charity Week’ and over £37,000 wasraised for both The 1675 Foundation Fund forBursaries and for Sport Relief.
During the evening, guests were treated toan excellent meal provided by Paul Rosserand live musical entertainment fromTumbleweed and The Acabelles, with bothpupil groups giving exceptionalperformances.
The highlight of the evening was the on-stageinterview, led by former RGS DramaDirector Jim Grant, who was described byDavid Walliams as ‘an inspiration’ during hisschool days. Jim was well supported on stageby Upper Sixth Form students Jonny Upwardand Tom Williams who quizzed David abouthis life at school and career highlights. Theaudience was thoroughly entertained.
A huge thank you to everyone whosupported this event and making it a mostmemorable evening.
‘An Evening with David Walliams’
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Foundation Charity Golf Day
Friday 1 June 2012
RGS Millennials’ Reunion
Friday 15 June 2012
Gold Reunion for the Class of 1962
Friday 29 June 2012
Graduation Lunch for the Class of 2008
Saturday 22 September 2012
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Sports Roundup
CHESS
The First Chess team, captained by David Beech, had an
excellent season overall, with a particularly strong performance
from Daniel Muir, ably backed up by Dominic Maillot. Our best
results included a win over Caterham School, who finished third
in the division, and two over Kingston Grammar School who
finished fourth; we were in contention for the third place medals
until the very last match. The second team, captained by
Will Humphreys, were unlucky not to win more than their fine
victory over Hampton School.
RUGBY
The fifteen-a-side season reached
its conclusion during the spring
term, with several age groups
emerging with excellent records.
The 1st XV managed to win 60
per cent of their matches played,
a pleasing improvement on last year. RGS’ U16A team lost only
twice all season, with a good number of the squad gaining
valuable 1st XV experience along the way. The U13s have been
our most successful side: they were placed first on the national
schools’ rugby website for their age group, and won 18 of their
22 matches, in the process notching up a record 862 points
including 138 tries (also a record). The brief but demanding
Sevens season has now concluded, with several teams picking up
awards in the process. In particular, the U13s reached the final
of the prestigious Warwick 7s, won the plate at the Berkhamsted
7s and the Surrey 7s, but lost in the semi-final at the St Olave’s
7s. The U16s beat Cranleigh convincingly in the final of the
Surrey plate. The senior girls’ Rugby 7s played well to reach two
finals, including the Reigate Charity Sevens. Will Bennett
was selected for the Surrey U17 squad, and Charlie
Bramhall has been selected to play for England at U16
level, RGS’ first rugby international for five years.
HOCKEY
Our boys’ hockey teams have been fully involved this
term and the 1st XI has largely maintained their good
start to the season. Pleasing results have included wins
over Dulwich, St John`s Leatherhead and KES Witley. Gregory
Hodgson has continued to represent the Surrey U16 team. All
other teams have had their successes, with the U15 age group
showing particular promise and winning their South Surrey
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FOR SCHOOL, COUNTYAND COUNTRYAmongst the many young sports stars at RGS, a total ofeight students represent either England or Great Britainacross a wide range of sports. To rise to this level insport, alongside maintaining a high level in their academicstudies, shows a high degree of dedication, maturity andcommitment. Congratulations to all of RGS’ sports stars.
Charlie Bramhall England, U16 RugbyBethany Brookes England, TennisHarry Elliss Great Britain, SkiingJack Elliss Great Britain, SkiingLaura Gent England, Cross Country RunningHarriet Mitchell England, U15 HockeyZach Sullivan Great Britain, U18 Ice HockeyLibby Walters England, U15 Development Squad, Cricket
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2011/2012 has also been a fantastic year for RGS studentsselected to play their sports at County level.Congratulations to all of RGS’ County representatives.
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tournament. James Hawrych, our U14 captain, has represented
Sussex on several occasions. We have fielded seven teams on
some Saturdays this term, and this can only be a good omen for
the future of boys’ hockey at the school.
The girls’ hockey teams were also very successful, winning
medals or silverware at almost every competition they entered.
The U15s won the South Surrey Tournament with the B team
coming 3rd. The U14s were runners-up in their South Surrey
Tournament with the B team coming in 4th place. The U13s and
U12s toured to Taunton and were very successful, winning 5,
drawing 3 and losing 1. The U13s came 4th in their Surrey
Tournament while the U12s lost in the semi-final of the Surrey
but then went on to claim victory in the South Surrey
Tournament by winning both the A and B competitions.
This year no fewer than nine pupils have played county hockey.
As well as James Hawrych and Gregory Hodgson (mentioned
earlier), congratulations should go to: Amberley Hodgson, Lucy
Donovan, Isabelle Grant, Tara Hallam, Harriet Mitchell, Holly
Prince, and Caitlin Haine who all represented Surrey. But
particular congratulations go to Harriet Mitchell who was
selected first for the South and then to represent England, our
first ever national representative in Hockey.
FOOTBALL
The 1st XI football squad has had an excellent season, losing only
three of the 13 matches played. With a core of experienced
Upper Sixth Form players, the team demonstrated a strong sense
of unity and team spirit, emerging victorious from a good
number of keenly contested games.
SQUASH
In Squash, RGS’ teams once again performed with distinction.
The 1st V lost only once all season, with highlights being notable
victories against Whitgift, Trinity and St Paul`s. We continue to
have Clare Wright, Hannah Measures and Mike Pinggera in their
respective Surrey squads. Our junior team also had a successful
season with the majority of matches won, including success
against CLFS and Cranleigh.
NETBALL
Netball has also had a successful season in many age groups,
with three teams being ranked as one of the top four in Surrey.
The U15s lost in the quarter finals of the Independent Schools’
cup to St Albans High in a very close game. They, along with
the U12s, made it through to the semi-finals of the Surrey
competition. The U14s won their semi-final in the Surreys
beating St Catherine’s before losing to James Allen’s Girls’
School in the final.
The U13s and U16s also made it through to the finals day in the
Surrey competition. All age groups from U12 to U16 won their
district competitions completing a very productive season.
Congratulations to Ella Coleman, Harriet Mitchell and Katherine
Smith who were selected for the Surrey U16 Netball Academy;
to Jenny Strange who was selected for the U14 Elite Academy;
and Clara Coleman for getting into the U14 Satellite Academy.
SWIMMING
The swimming team achieved a mixed batch of results during
the spring term but enjoyed some notable successes. The U14
girls won the District Swimming; the U13 girls won the Trinity
Schools’ Swimming Gala; and the U13/U12 boys were runners
up in the District Competition. RGS entered three teams in
the Dorking Swimathon and in so doing raised approximately
£500 for the Royal Marsden. A special mention should go to
Isabel Wood for winning the Blakiston Cup and Edward
Hundleby for winning the 200m and 400m at the Sussex
County Championships.
CROSS COUNTRY
RGS won both the boys’ and girls’ team competitions at the
Reigate St Mary’s invitation event, with Laura Hawrych and
Henry McCann winning the individual races; Laura, Henry and
Laura Gent were all selected to represent Surrey in the National
Schools event. Henry came 22nd at the English National Cross
Country Championships. Laura Gent was also selected for
England at the World Schools’ Cross Country Championships in
Malta just before the Easter break, where she came 14th, helping
her team win Gold for England.
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Reigate Grammar School is an HMC, co-educational, independent day school for children aged 11 to 18. For more
information, log on to our website at www.reigategrammar.org or e-mail us at [email protected]
If you would like to obtain a prospectus and an application form, you may also contact us at the following address:
Reigate Grammar School, Reigate Road, Reigate, Surrey RH2 0QS
Tel: 01737 222231 Fax: 01737 224201
Dates for the DiarySummer Term6Plus: Old Reigatians University Forum Thursday 21 June, 11.40 am Sixth Form Centre
Upper Sixth Form Leavers’ Ball Friday 22 June, 7.30 pm Epsom Racecourse
Summer Festival begins:
An Evening with the Swing Band Sunday 24 June, 7.30 pm Peter Masefield Hall
The Battle of Sounds Monday 25 June, 7.00 pm Concert Hall
Extended Project Qualification
Junior Concert Wednesday 27 June, 7.30 pm Concert Hall
A capella lunchtime recital Thursday 28 June, 1.30 pm Recital Room
Festival Evensong Thursday 28 June, 5.00 pm St Mary’s Church
Art Exhibition Friday 29 June, 7.00 pm Wright Gallery/Sports Hall
Festival Recital Sunday 1 July, 6.00 pm Recital Room
Cricket: HM’s XI v DCJ’s XI Monday 2 July, 11.30 am Hartswood
Music Scholar’s lunchtime recital Wednesday 4 July, 1.30 pm Recital Room
Drama production: Millionaire Mum & Me Wednesday 4 July, 4.30 pm Peter Masefield Hall
Drama production: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Wednesday 4 July, 7.30 pm Concert Hall
Drama production: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Thursday 5 July, 7.30 pm Concert Hall
Informal Concert Thursday 5 July, 4.15 pm Recital Room
Drama production: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Friday 6 July, 7.30 pm Concert Hall
Sports Day Saturday 7 July,1.00 pm Hartswood
Design@rgs Monday 9 July, 7.00 pm Peter Masefield Hall
Drama production: The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Tuesday 10 July, 4.30 pm Drama Studio
Drama production: The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Wednesday 11 July, 7.30 pm Drama Studio
END OF TERM Thursday 12 July, 12.45 pm
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