Departmental News

26
Apr
BIOLOGY: Unlocking the secrets of evolution
26
Apr
SPORT: Rugby stars talent-spotted by Yorkshire
26
Apr
SPORT: Young swimmers win top award
26
Apr
SIXTH FORM: Valuable lessons on life after RGS
25
Apr
​Students put impressive skills to the test in battle for debating championship crown
28
Mar
CAREERS: Reach for the stars
22
Mar
ENGLISH: Students inspired by creative writing workshops
16
Mar
ENGLISH: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time review
09
Mar
Caretaker John is off on another adventure as he bids farewell to RGS
06
Mar
CAREERS: Virtual higher education fair
09
Feb
ASTRONOMY: An out-of-this-world school trip
09
Feb
FOOD & NUTRITION: Students are wild about Alaskan salmon
09
Feb
CAREERS: Following a passion for fashion
04
Feb
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: From rust to riches
02
Feb
ART: Take a tour of our online art gallery
01
Feb
FRIENDS OF RGS: Join our 200 Club
25
Jan
PSYCHOLOGY: Past pupil offers mental health tips
25
Jan
SIXTH FORM: How coronavirus has changed our world
24
Jan
SPORT: Students selected to run for county
24
Jan
Student voice makes a difference
19
Jan
The RGS teacher who competed on world stage
19
Jan
SIXTH FORM: How students are stretching their minds
13
Jan
ENGLISH: Exploring Emily Brontë's world
13
Jan
MUSIC: Students honoured for playing key role
12
Jan
CAREERS: RGS students prepare for the future
14
Dec
ART: Students enjoy life-drawing opportunity
13
Dec
ART: So much to explore in Liverpool
13
Dec
Meet our new health care worker
13
Dec
Bringing geography studies to life
09
Dec
SPORT: Top runners do RGS proud
07
Dec
Meet our new director of strategic operations
06
Dec
Students determined make their mark on our landscape
06
Dec
How Lawrence is shaping up to be a Major force in the ring
28
Nov
D of E: Students strike gold on challenging adventure
25
Nov
MUSIC: String quartet students play for a worthy cause
22
Nov
RGS equestrian stars are riding high
11
Nov
Students honoured for excelling in sport
09
Nov
HOUSE DRAMA: Bravo! Everyone take a huge bow
19
Oct
Working together to put the fun into fundraising
15
Oct
CAREERS: How charity work opened my eyes
13
Oct
WILD RGS CLUB: Giant pumpkin harvest
12
Oct
PHOTO GALLERY: Art rocks
24
Sep
ENGLISH: Keen readers win bronze awards
23
Sep
HEALTHCARE SOCIETY: A breath of fresh air
14
Sep
Meet Mr Spiers, senior housemaster and history teacher
14
Sep
Meet Miss Donkin, our new school counsellor
09
Sep
YOUNG ENTERPRISE: Hard work through pandemic pays off
21
Jul
Bewerley Park photo gallery
07
Jul
Students play leading role in RGS's next stage
06
Jul
Students get a taste for business with chocolate box challenge
25
Jun
New student leaders step into key roles
25
Jun
STUDENT BLOG: Rising to the challenges of a particularly tough year
25
Jun
MUSIC: Band of brothers music masterclass
25
Jun
STUDENT BLOG: Why history is not just for the elite
25
Jun
CAREERS: Question time with our local MP
24
Jun
LIBRARY: Students take a walk down Diagon Alley
18
Jun
PSHCEe: Money matters
18
Jun
FOOD & NUTRITION: A feast for the eyes
18
Jun
SIXTH FORM: University challenge
17
Jun
Shining a light on Team RGS
17
Jun
ART: These walls can talk
21
May
STAFF BLOG: Championing the quiet wonders of our natural world
20
May
STUDENT BLOG: Is it time to re-examine our exam system?
20
May
STUDENT BLOG: What next for the lockdown generation?
12
May
ENGLISH: Pictures capture fragility and joy
12
May
ART: The eyes have it: how Caitlin captures animals in art
30
Apr
SIXTH FORM: Enjoying our new found freedoms
30
Apr
CAREERS: Have I got news for you
30
Apr
PHYSICS: Students win awards in testing times
28
Apr
LIBRARY: How books helped us escape lockdown
15
Apr
GEOGRAPHY: World class lockdown work
20
Mar
HOUSE COMPETITIONS: Strava challenge results are in
20
Mar
CAREERS: Virtual fair proves a huge success
17
Mar
CAREERS: Getting down to business
15
Mar
WELLBEING WEDNESDAY: The art of learning to relax
05
Mar
STUDENT BLOG: Snowflake generation? Not us!
04
Mar
Students create stunning jewellery from junk in lockdown challenge
04
Mar
ENGLISH: Lewis wins praise for lockdown poem
04
Mar
STUDENT BLOG: Hidden benefits of keeping a journal
28
Feb
STUDENT BLOG: Going back to the future
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
18
Jan
LOCKDOWN DIARY: Concentrating on the positives second time around
15
Jan
STUDENT BLOG: My novel lockdown challenge
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?
14
Dec
STUDENT BLOG: Life as a new student in RGS sixth form
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 head of boarding
20
Oct
STUDENT BLOG: How living with dyslexia has made me stronger
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