NEWS & CONGRATULATIONS RGS ART OF HOPE AUCTION FOR THE BURSARY CAMPAIGN
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MEMORIES OF MISS OLIVE
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e are keen to hear from Old Novos who have any memories of Miss Olive Chandler, who taught music at the school for an incredible 48 years, between 1939 and 1987. Miss Olive was an undisputed pre-eminent violinist in Newcastle, and will have overseen countless Old Novos as they made their first pluck of the ‘A’ string under her guidance and encouragement. Please do get in touch with any memories, as we would like to document the story of this most long standing teacher in our community.
RGS REMEMBERS
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n November our Remembrance Assemblies were broadcast to students throughout the school and to our wider RGS community. We were also delighted to invite several Old Novos into school to watch the service in the Main Hall with members of our CCF. After the assemblies, our guests were invited to look at some artefacts from the RGS archives.
COX RETURNS!
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t was lovely to welcome Alister Cox (Headmaster 72-94) back to school in November 2021, photographed above with current Head Geoffrey Stanford.
RGS COMMUNITY CHOIR
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e're delighted to announce the relaunch of the RGS Community Choir! The invitation to join is to all Old Novos, parents, staff, friends or anybody connected with the community of Royal Grammar School, Newcastle. It is a choir for those who enjoy singing, even if you don't read music or have limited experience. Rehearsals take place between 6pm and 7.30pm each Monday, with entry via the Main Reception on Eskdale Terrace. For more information, please contact Director of Music, Neil Smith at N.smith@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk
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n December 2021 an Aston Martin appeared outside of school, much to the delight of students. The car was one of many fabulous auction prizes for our RGS Art of Hope event. What is the connection between the RGS and Aston Martin? Robert Gordon Sutherland (another RGS!) became MD of Aston Martin Ltd in 1932 when his father, Sir Arthur Munro Sutherland (1878-1883), rescued the ailing motor engineering company from the economic recession. Sir Arthur was one of the School’s greatest benefactors, funding the school's organ and war memorial, a rifle range in 1915, the old gym and the swimming pool in 1930. After studying here as a boy, he became School Governor in 1919 and was Chairman from 1929 until his death in 1953. We think that Sir Arthur would certainly approve of us auctioning use of an Aston Martin for the weekend, for our Bursary Campaign! For more information about the 2021 RGS Art of Hope event and how to get involved in 2022, please visit www.rgs.newcastle.sch.uk/ rgs-family/art-of-hope
