Farewell & Welcome

FAREWELL AND THANK YOU

We said farewell and thank you to several staff who have retired from the RGS after many years of outstanding service to the School. These people have given hugely of their time, professionalism and dedication to pupils, colleagues and parents alike, and we are profoundly grateful for their contribution to School life in so many ways.

We said farewell and thank you to Georgie Grant

Haworth, Development Director from 2014–2021

who led and completed a hugely successful fundraising campaign to create 20 transformational bursaries by 2020 (80% fees or more) to enable bright boys to take up their place at the RGS regardless of their financial circumstances. Georgie is now freelancing in the world of Development and Fundraising, sharing her expertise, energy and knowledge with other institutions.

Jenny Crouch, Biology Teacher 1998-2006, 2017-

2021 was treasured by pupils and staff alike and we were delighted when she returned to the RGS Biology Department in 2017.

Lyn Robbins and Janet Ward in the School Office were the first point of contact at the RGS for countless people and influenced the lives of generations of boys, parents and visitors on a daily basis.

David Woolcott taught Classics and was for many years Hamonde House Master. He was also Master-in-charge of Shooting and led the boys to continued success in this great tradition at the School, with commitment and enthusiasm.

David Woolcott 1984-2021

with fellow Hamonde House staff Nuria Wilson and Jon Casale

Lyn Robbins

School Office Secretary 2001-2021

Janet Ward

Senior School Secretary 2002-2021

Jenny Rothwell retired from the RGS Development & Alumni Office in August 2021 after 16 years as our Development Executive and Office Manager. During this time, she played an essential role in the growth and development of the Foundation which has led to strong rapport and increased connection with OGs, parents and former staff across the world. She was an integral part of the OG Reunion and Events Programme, hosting OGs at these and numerous School occasions with warmth and professionalism. Jenny was also a vital link in the Fundraising Campaign, nurturing and stewarding donors to great effect. She launched the Merchandise Collection which sells a range of OG memorabilia, raising money for bursaries and gave dedicated support to careers, initially through the Skills Exchange and later the popular Careers Seminars programme.

Mother to Tim OG 2003 and Andrew OG 2007, Jenny’s first contribution to the RGS was through the Parents Association from 1997-2005 and as a member of the Foundation Board in its early days. She was also Governor’s Secretary from 2005-2021 and provided invaluable support to the Governing Body throughout this exciting time in the School’s recent history. Jenny was the beating heart of the Foundation Office, a welcoming presence for OGs and parents over the years, who treasured her knowledge and willingness to always go the extra mile in providing support, connections and answers to questions about the School and OG news and history.

Welcome

It is always great to have OGs back on the RGS teaching staff, so welcome to two new OGs who joined in September 2021.

Henry Gray OG 2017 Chemistry Department

Josh Powell OG 2018 Geography Department

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