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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


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


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:

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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


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.

Concert Band Tour

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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.

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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’

Tel: 01737 222231Email: [email protected]

Website: www.reigategrammar.org

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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

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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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