The Register Trinity 2022

THE

REGISTER

ISSUE 39 TRINITY 2022

A pictoral record of this term

RGS GUILDFORD

PHOTO ALBUM IMAGES WHICH CELEBRATE AND CAPTURE THE LAST FEW MONTHS AT THE RGS

er term was If absence makes the heart grow fonder, then a blissful return to a normal summ et ball and willow, certainly eagerly embraced by the whole school community. The sound of crick

g the Jubi lee summer dress regulations coming into effect, cake and sandwich overload durin exam, and certainly celebrations, the energy of Sports Day, even the anxiety felt before that first

reminder of how the the euphoria felt as a successful set of exams drew to a close, all served as a for the rest of their Trinity Term traditionally cements so many memories which stay with students

amedly celebrates the lives. And so it is only fitting that this term’s edition of The Register unash joy of normality and routine, community and friendship, laughter and fun.

nds Staff Bradstone Brook looking resplendent in the sunshine as our wonderful Grou ensured the pitches were immaculate as competitive sport returned.

front The last year group photograph for the Upper Sixth Form takes place on the lawn: sealed in the archi ves of the RGS for years to come.

Beginning-of-term haircuts, freshly-pressed suits, clean shoes, & ready smiles: the Class of 2022 prepares to strike a pose.

Totally focused: science experiments provide some amazing - lightbulb & enlightening - moments!

After a challenging few terms, just good to be back for a more normal Trinity

Term .

Our esteemed panel of judges deep in discussion for House Drama as we welcomed Old Guildfordian, actor & star of screen Jack Bardoe.

introduction to puppetry, Drama provided opportunities ranging from a stage fighting workshop, to an to an on-location rehearsal for the forthcoming Les Misérables.

Field Days and trips provided a wealth of opportunities outside the classroom, designed to challenge, stretch & broaden our boys’ horizons.

The Smoothie Bike proved a real hit as boys created their own health-boosting concoctions during break-times.

simply perfect for Summer Exam Week!

Stress-busting, brain-enhancing, concentration-focusing super smoothies are

Lockefest 2022 saw a number of bands performing on stage for the first time: amazing energy, originality & musicality.

A simply stunning choral & orchestral concert as 200 performers delivered a repertoire of extraordinary diversity, sophistication & musicianship.

ce of Samson by

RGS musicians participated at Guildford Cathedral in the premiere performan Jonathan Willcocks, one of the country’s foremost composers.

Written specifically for the RGS, this new powerful choral work tells the biblical story of Samson & Delilah.

h for our nominated school The Great RGS Bake Off 2022 embraced the Jubi lee theme & raised doug ding Pina Corgi-lada. charities with imaginative & tasty cakes: all absolutely fit for royal-tea inclu

The RGS was delighted to welcome an esteemed – albeit two-dimensional – figure to mark the Platinum Jubi lee with our boys.

A beautiful summer’s evening as our annual Art Private View exhibition showcased artwork of extraordinary quality.

Our talented artists were on hand to talk about their artwork & provide an insight into the inspiration behind their work.

, expressive The winner of the Smoothey Art Competition was Sam Chapman, with his imaginative painting of the connection between petroleum products & the health of the planet.

The winner in the junior category was Theo Odhams, with his immaculately crafted, felted sculpture of a hare.

Junior boys also impressed with collaborative work based on the pop artist Keith Haring.

g Just beautiful weather conditions for the sports team photographs in the historic settin of the courtyard: sunshine & smiles all round.

The boys – united by their dedication, work ethic & commitment - await the start of the Senior Prizegiving ceremony at Holy Trinity.

d Team ShowerSmart won the Best Innovation Award & the Best Company Awar at the Young Enterprise South-East Regional Finals.

l records were also broken, On a record day for temperatures at Sports Day, so it was fitting that six schoo the majority of which were - unsurprisingly given the heat - in field events.

The Mayor & Mayoress of Guildford presented the Sports Day shield, as Austen retained the shield, just as they did 100 years ago.

er, as the sun shone on the cricket season.

For – quite possi bly – the first time, not a single fixture was lost to the weath

A succession of individual & team highlights, but most importantly the boys played with sportsmanship & smiles in equal measure.

The Leavers’ Ceremony, our graduation ceremony for the Class of 2022, at Holy Trinity preceded the start of the RGS Leavers’ Ball.

A sparkling finale as the Class of 2022 signed off with a bang, as the Old Building & Guildford’s night sky were lit up in celebration.

Recent Old Guildfordians returned in numbers to reconnect & reminisce for

just one of our old boy events this term.

Great to see so many Old Guildfordians

kindly & generously giving of their time to speak at our Careers Convention.

Our Old Guildfordians receive a warm welcome as we

continue our rich tradition of strong links between the RGS & Bhu Pu School in Besishahar, Nepal.

hed This year – unusually – sees a number of staff retiring after long & distinguis service to generations of RGS students: they will all be sorely missed.

Lasting memories, great friends, shared experiences, & plenty of smiles: just another break-time at the RGS!

Thank you to every single individual – boys and parents, staff and governors, and the wider community alike – who have contributed so much to this Trinity Term, as participation and opportunity, camaraderie and enjoyment remained very much

at the heart of our ethos. And served to highlight that school days really are the best days of your life!

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