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Departmental News
Departmental News
22
Feb
STUDENT BLOG: Reasons to be cheerful
11
Feb
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY: Food, glorious food
10
Feb
Campaigning students determined to make a difference
25
Jan
CAREERS: Join our virtual careers fair
18
Jan
SIXTH FORM: The value of Plus One
15
Jan
STUDENT BLOG: Exploring toxic masculinity
14
Jan
ASTRONOMY: Wonders of the night sky beamed into students' homes
14
Jan
HOUSE COMPETITIONS: Snow much fun!
14
Jan
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: Out of Africa
17
Dec
ENGLISH: The show must go online
16
Dec
ENGLISH: Workhouse visit inspires budding writers
14
Dec
RGS NEWS QUIZ: Who's behind the mask?
02
Dec
CAREERS: Students making the most of our virtual world
26
Nov
STUDENT BLOG: Why it's vital to reach out for help
24
Nov
MUSIC: Students honoured for playing key role in music
23
Nov
SIXTH FORM: Museum volunteers carving out a role
20
Nov
ENGLISH: Charlotte rises to reading challenge to win bronze
20
Nov
CLUBS & SOCIETIES: Meet some of our equestrian stars
17
Nov
ENGLISH: Budding writers get a taste for publishing
10
Nov
PE: Sporting students are the pride of RGS
06
Nov
LIBRARY: Literary pumpkin prize-winners revealed
02
Nov
ASTRONOMY SOCIETY: Going, going, gone...
22
Oct
Meet Mrs Day, our new head of boarding
14
Oct
FOOD & NUTRITION: Students have a cracking time with egg chef
14
Oct
CAREERS: Amy benefits from innovative new virtual work experience
30
Sep
Blast from the past: ex-pupils and teachers reunited at RGS
30
Sep
Food, glorious food: what students think about new menus
29
Sep
A warm welcome to all our new staff
29
Sep
House competitions off to a flying start
26
Jun
RGS NEWS: A message from the headmaster
24
Jun
MUSIC: Students sing praises of their virtual music teachers
23
Jun
ENGLISH: A Time of Gifts - haunting and beautiful poem entries
22
Jun
ENGLISH: Impressive lockdown work from students
17
Jun
ASTRONOMY SOCIETY: Commercialising Space
17
Jun
BIOLOGY SOCIETY: An audio visual feast
16
Jun
SCHOOL COUNCIL: Student voice is making a difference
15
Jun
SIXTH FORM ENRICHMENT: Shaping a better world
15
Jun
A taste of something new
10
Jun
RGS's Reading Week in lockdown is a huge success
09
Jun
OPEN DAY 2020: 'Everyone gets the chance to embrace their unique talents'
06
Jun
OPEN DAY 2020: 'Sixth form is welcoming and supportive'
05
Jun
OPEN DAY 2020: 'Teachers know every student'
04
Jun
OPEN DAY 2020: 'Ten good reasons to study and board at RGS'
04
Jun
OPEN DAY 2020: 'You're in the best possible environment to thrive'
29
May
OPEN DAY 2020: 'It's the teachers who make RGS so special'
23
May
OPEN DAY 2020: 'I have enjoyed so many opportunities'
22
Apr
FEEDBACK: Keeping lines of communication open
20
Mar
SPORT: Swimming sisters make a splash
19
Mar
CAREERS: RGS students pick up top tips at careers fair
19
Mar
HISTORY: Vienna and Munich photo gallery
19
Mar
SPORT: Gymnastics success for RGS girls
19
Mar
SPORT: Students do RGS proud in last cross country race
18
Mar
ENGLISH: Looking out on the wiley, windy moors
18
Mar
SPORT: Cool school trip that gave us all a lift
18
Mar
CLUBS & SOCIETIES: Rising to the National Schools' Challenge
15
Mar
SPORT: More RGS riders qualify for equestrian nationals
27
Feb
INSIDE RGS: The story behind Mr McLennan's medals
25
Feb
SPORT: Cricketers top Yorkshire state league
11
Feb
SPORT: Squash player Matthew represents Yorkshire
11
Feb
ASTRONOMY: Stars in our eyes
11
Feb
MUSIC: Choir on song for charity
06
Feb
HISTORY: Living museum brings the past to life
05
Feb
CAREERS: Building strong links for the future
23
Jan
FRGS: Classroom fund hits £8,000
21
Jan
SPORT: Isaac is crowned pentathlon champ
15
Jan
ENGLISH: Young crime writers craft a chilling tale
07
Jan
ART: A fond farewell to Mrs Howes
07
Jan
FRGS launches its 2020 fashion design competition
20
Dec
SPORT: Girls celebrate hockey success
12
Dec
SPORT: Joshua selected to play for county
12
Dec
MUSIC: Sax player Grace to tour with jazz band
11
Dec
CAREERS: Students enjoy tour of leading dairy company
11
Dec
SPORT: Girls' hockey and netball round-up
04
Dec
LIBRARY: Shining a light on the work of the modern librarian
04
Dec
BIOLOGY: Students enjoy inspirational talks by world-famous scientists
27
Nov
ART: Learning from the masters of modern art
27
Nov
FOOD & NUTRITION: Students raise their game
26
Nov
PHYSICS: Students enjoy a stellar day out
21
Nov
ENGLISH: Author inspires our budding young writers
14
Nov
CAREERS: Zooming in on the film industry
14
Nov
MUSIC: a date for your diary
13
Nov
MUSIC: Gifted trio's key to success
13
Nov
SPORT: The appliance of science
13
Nov
FRGS: a date for your diary
12
Nov
CAREERS: Inside the corridors of power
22
Oct
ART: Students enjoy inspirational day in London
22
Oct
ENGLISH: Students go back in time to Victorian England
22
Oct
BEFORE RGS: My life of adventure on Her Majesty's service
22
Oct
F1 Grand Prix performers win commendations
21
Oct
MUSIC: Autumn Concert raises us up
19
Oct
SPORT: Dedicated athletes are the pride of RGS
01
Oct
FRGS: Year 7 Family Quiz winners
30
Sep
STAFF BLOG: The results day moments I'll always treasure
30
Sep
LANGUAGES WEEK: European Cake Off star bakers announced
11
Sep
SCHOOL TRIPS: Why ocean damage is deeply disturbing
06
Sep
FOOD & NUTRITION: The world on a plate
06
Sep
STAFF: A fond farewell to two long-serving RGS employees
16
Jul
ENGLISH: Young poets learn from acclaimed writer
08
Jul
FRIENDS OF RGS: Raffle prize winners
08
Jul
PSYCHOLOGY: Students put love under the microscope
05
Jul
MUSIC: A jazz night to remember
02
Jul
MUSIC: Brass band's first public concert
27
Jun
BIOLOGY: Students explore latest cutting-edge research
27
Jun
A letter from the headmaster
20
Jun
SCHOOL TRIPS: A sculpture park which breaks the mould
20
Jun
ASTRONOMY: A stellar day out
19
Jun
BIOLOGY: How students are stretching their minds
18
Jun
ART: Welcome to our end-of-year online art show
17
Jun
CANTEEN: A fond farewell to a popular member of staff
16
Jun
CAREERS: Building experience in the world of work
13
Jun
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: How hobbies enrich your life
12
Jun
LIBRARY: Happiness in a jar
12
Jun
LOWER SCHOOL: Third formers shine in leadership challenge
23
May
ENGLISH: Hullah poetry competition
22
May
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: Bridge is coming...
21
May
GEOGRAPHY: Lasting memories of an Italian grand tour
20
May
OUDOOR ADVENTURES: Third formers rise to the challenge
16
May
PHYSICS: Unravelling the mysteries of the universe
14
May
SPORT: Fencing star Joel is making his mark
09
May
STAFF BLOG: Why school libraries are more important than ever
09
May
HISTORY: Why there's nothing new about fake news
29
Apr
SPORT: William has his game down to a tee
29
Apr
FOOD & NUTRITION: Students learn some bitter truths about sugar
29
Apr
SPORTS ROUND-UP: RGS girls are excelling in their fields
25
Apr
CAREERS: Speed networking is an instant hit
23
Apr
GEOGRAPHY: Iceland trip brings studies to life
23
Apr
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: Intrepid students go for gold
23
Apr
MUSIC: Concert showcases supreme talent
23
Apr
BIOLOGY: Sixth formers get a taste of DNA testing
28
Mar
QUIZ TOURNAMENT: Fingers on buzzers for Yorkshire challenge
28
Mar
MUSIC: Singing competition lights up whole school community
27
Mar
SCHOOL TRIPS: Fun on the Italian slopes
24
Mar
MODERN LANGUAGES: A taste of Spain
13
Mar
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: High flyer Tristan is on cloud nine
10
Mar
SPORT: High-achieving students awarded school colours
08
Mar
SIXTH FORM: Students gripped by a passion for flags
05
Mar
MODERN LANGUAGES: Students win top debating prize
05
Mar
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: Mr Chamberlain
22
Feb
SPORT: Boys celebrate success outside the classroom
22
Feb
ENGLISH: Bringing the Bard to life in our modern world
20
Feb
LIBRARY: We're all potty about Harry
20
Feb
ART: Teachers enjoy a thank-you treat
18
Feb
STAFF BLOG: Eight good reasons to take a gap year
12
Feb
CAREERS: Punk veteran inspires our music-loving students
12
Feb
FRGS UPDATE: Students following in footsteps of famous past pupil
29
Jan
SIXTH FORM: Why we're minding our EPQs
28
Jan
STUDENT BLOG: Why I became a vegan
21
Jan
SIXTH FORM: Student talk brings Rich rewards
21
Jan
ART: Brighten your day with a visit to our gallery
18
Jan
LIBRARY: Chemistry teacher caught in the act
16
Jan
CAREERS: Engineering a better future
15
Jan
HISTORY: Travelling back in time by tram
15
Jan
SIXTH FORM: Lauren shares her life-changing story
14
Jan
MUSIC: RGS is alive with the sound of music
14
Jan
SPORT: Hockey players do Yorkshire proud
16
Dec
LIBRARY: Wishing you a very novel Christmas
13
Dec
CAREERS: Behind the scenes at the path lab
02
Oct
SIXTH FORM: RGS encourages pupils to discuss their health
01
Oct
ENGLISH: High praise for student's moving poem