School Lunch
By Jon Bautz Learning runs on lunch. At our age, a healthy, nutritious, filling and tasty lunch is vital to keeping us focused through periods 6, 7, and 8: countless studies have shown that food is the fuel students need to be able to concentrate and maximise the value of their lesson time. Our caterer,…
A guide to studying overseas
By Arya Khorshidi So, you’ve been looking around to see where you want to go to university. You’ve been to Warwick, Oxford, even as far as Edinburgh, but you’re just not impressed. Your mind drifts to the sunny beaches of Los Angeles or the vibrant metropolis of Singapore, and the question springs: “Why don’t I…
Study Spots in Guildford: Where Students Actually Get Work Done
By Piraveen Thayananthan Studying at home can sometimes be difficult for us at the RGS. There are always distractions, from phones to family, and it can be hard to focus. Many RGS students find it easier to work in Guildford, where there are plenty of places to concentrate. From the Guildford Institute to the library,…
The beauty of Model United Nations
By Leo Manolis Apart from the occasional shooting fixture, or weekend detention, on a normal Saturday, the RGS building is completely empty. But on the 15th of November, more than 300 students and teachers from 20 schools will be filling the RGS’s hallways and classrooms for the school’s 6th Model United Nations (MUN) conference: RGSMUN…
Having it Both Ways: Why the JB Bridge Must Go Two-Way Again
By Jonathan Bautz You’ve just packed your bag after an exhausting lesson on the top floor of the JB Building, said thank you to your teacher, and you step out into the corridor. In front of you stands the doorway to the JB Bridge, a doorway leading to a smooth and easy journey to your…
Cult Leaders or Legends: A Cross-Examination of our Senior Prefects
By Kiki Akin-Olugbade Wilby, Brown, Everitt, and now Kay; names that will forever reside on the grand board decorating the walls of the Great Hall. Just reading the names of our school captains should evoke a heightened sense of pride and admiration from deep within … right? Or should we even notice them at all,…
Top 5 Sainsbury’s Snacks
By Sam McDermott 5. Dark chocolate digestives These are great value for money, only costing £1.25 per pack. Customers have said that they have a “nice texture and just enough chocolate”, as well as a “great flavour”. An RGS student has called them “the perfect snack to get you through a long day”, which I…
Classroom Investment
By Jola Akin-Olugbade Every school day is a series of micro-transactions. You are constantly trading your time and effort for knowledge, skills, and results. Like any economy, there are strategies for investment and patterns of spending. This is the story of how two students navigate the market, each with a very different portfolio. For each…
The History of the Buildings at the RGS
By Theo Damaskos In 1509, Robert Beckingham passed away and his will was carried out, containing a provision with the aim of founding a ‘free school’ in Guildford. However, the current High Street site was bought much later in 1555 due to difficulties, with the Bishop of Winchester needing to intervene in order for the…
Sir George Grey: RGS Guildford to World Leadership
By Isaac Boden RGS Guildford has produced some outstanding characters, but few enjoyed a life as daring and exciting as Sir George Grey. Grey was born in 1812 in Portugal. A week before his birth, his father had died in action, so he was hardened from an early age. He was only eight when he…
Meet the School Captain team!
As the 2025/2026 school year has begun, the RGS 1509 had the pleasure of interviewing your School Captain team for this year. Below is an introduction to our School Captain and the three deputies, and an insight into their interests and visions about the school. Alex Kay Q: What is your role on the senior…
A Brief History of Guildford Castle
By Isaac Boden Chances are you’ve seen the tall stone tower rising over the gardens in Guildford, a medieval castle often overlooked by many. However, this nearly thousand-year-old fortress has some interesting historical facts which RGS students might not know. It was built by William the Conqueror shortly after he took control of England, sometime after…
Richard Tilbrook: An interview with the RGS 1509
Just before the summer, myself (Luke) and Spandan had the privilege of interviewing OG Richard Tilbrook. Richard was able to shed some light on what school was like when he attended, as well as the interesting world of the civil service that he dove into following university. Richard, who attended the school in the 1970s, was here through…
Martin Tyler: An interview with the RGS 1509
By James Paterson and Lorcan Read One of the most famous Premier league commentators of all time, instantly recognisable by his legendary soundbites such as ‘AGUEROOOOO’ and ‘HE’S DONE IT’, a stalwart commentator on Sky for over 30 years, and, for many in our generation, the voice of FIFA, the 1509 had the absolute pleasure…
Top 5 Hangout Spots in Guildford
By Hugo Stelfox. 5. Pewley Down If you can manage the walk without fainting, and overcome the PTSD from House Cross Country, Pewley Down offers some of the best views in Guildford. Its expansive open area gives plenty of room for activites or hanging out with friends and its rolling hills allow it to be…
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