The royal grammar school rgs or rgshw for short is a selective boys grammar school situated in high wycombe, buckinghamshire, england. Mar 03, 2011 truro will face rgs high wycombe at twickenham in the final after they beat the perse from cambridge 1514 in the other semifinal. The royal grammar school, high wycombe buckinghamshire. Many of our boys have siblings attending one of these schools. The following 81 pages are in this category, out of 81 total. The school dates its founding to the death of robert beckingham in 1509 who left provision in his will to make a free scole at the towne of guldford. After a slow start george hayden started to bat with more freedom, scoring 29 runs and hitting a range of excellent shots in the process. Our job includes preparing the qh for assemblies, discos and other events, as well as providing front of house cover for the concerts and productions. Parents criticise rgs worcester for charging full tuition fee. Royal grammar school, high wycombe news newspapers books scholar jstor september 2016. The royal grammar school rgs bucks family information service. Music and drama are frequently run in collaboration with these schools and also with st catherines school, bramley. Mar 31, 2014 share your visual memories of your time at rgs high wycombe.
The royal grammar school, high wycombe amersham road high wycombe buckinghamshire hp 6qt. Rgs worcester parents happy to pay full tuition fees as. It is an exciting place to learn, that is forward thinking and inclusive. Fees are payable in advance on, or before, the first day of term and include the cost of most stationery and textbooks, games and school societies, but exclude a small number of items, for example public examination and ucas entry fees. The old wycombiensians club and royal grammar school request the pleasure of your company at the old wycombiensians club annual dinner on saturday 29 september 2018 at 19. Parents of pupils at a worcester private school have complained about being asked to continue paying tuition fees in full despite their children being at home. Fees and bursaries royal grammar school rgs guildford. An independent boarding school for girls aged 1118. If its not immediately obvious what the connection is between the subject of the photo and the school e. Images of buildings, history, pupils, expupils, staff, etc. U cricket v royal grammar school high wycombe akeley. The rgs is both a national support school and a national teaching school with the national college of teaching and leadership.
World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available. There is a book called images of england, royal grammar school high wycombe by john i mitchell school archivist and exmaster, available from the school shop at. We are the team that deals with getting the hall ready for assemblies in the mornings. Rgs, high wycombe amersham road high wycombe buckinghamshire hp 6qt tel. The rgs is within a 15 minute walk of guildford high school and tormead school. Im sorry about case of mistaken identity wycombe author and baker shares delicious brownie recipe. This site for the pupils and ex pupils of the royal grammar school, high wycombe. As a state school it does not charge fees for pupils to attend, but they must pass an entrance exam the 11plus. The royal grammar school in newcastle is a remarkable school with a long history of welcoming people from all backgrounds. It is based on a round robin format and held over a period of five days towards the end of the trinity term.
Rugby football union concerned students might demonstrate at oxfordcambridge clash security will be stepped up at twickenham on thursday amid fears that the 129th university match. As a state school it does not charge fees for pupils to attend, but they must pass an entrance exam. Feeder for rgs high wycombe 8 posts add message report. Rgs high wycombe is a top state selective day and boarding school and takes boys from surrounding state schools at age 11, as well as preparatory and international schools. Royal grammar school, guildford project gutenberg self. I feel that alongside the amazing educational achievements, my son has become a wellrounded, confident person, who will have very happy memories of his time here. Rgs s superiority up front helped to establish a comfortable 15.
We meet in the pub once a month on a sunday afternoon to talk about a specific title. Established in 1548, royal grammar school high wycombe rgshw for short is a selective boys grammar school in high wycombe, buckinghamshire. This reflects our strengths and capacity to support other schools, train new and newly qualified teachers, deliver high quality professional training and development for all our staff and lead a thriving teaching school. Since 2003 the six royal grammar schools colchester, high wycombe, guildford, lancaster, newcastle, worcester have held the rgs cricket festival, hosted by a different school each year. Our fees are approximately one third of the cost of an independent school in the uk and, as a state. The site is also directly linked to the thatll teach em and thatll teach em too fan sites. Headteacher sacked for pursuing lovers on the school webcam. Parents do not need to pay fees for their child to attend and admission is based on pupil performance in the 11 plus secondary transfer test. In february 2011 the school became an academy established by royal charter in 1562 originally established as a school in 1548 it is situated. The royal grammar school, guildford originally the free school, commonly known as the rgs, is a selective independent day school for boys in guildford, surrey in england.
Also with occasional socials, books swaps and fundraising events for literacy based charities. See below, a table with links to various scans of grey books in my possession and those supplied by other contributors. Rgs boys website for pupils of the royal grammar school high. There are 70 boarders at fraser youens house, 75% of whom are weekly and 25% of whom are full boarders. Rgs prides itself on the exceptional experience enjoyed by our boarders and also on the. Rgs high wycombe is a selective day and boarding grammar school for boys aged 1118. Name not in grey book, but taught two terms at rgs from jan 1967. They all have departed to a rather longer book in whatever place they have gone to. Sports holdall and not to be used for carrying books.
The royal grammar school, high wycombe is an academy located in the south east region in the local authority of buckinghamshire. The royal grammar school high wycombe the good schools. Driving through the main gate at the royal grammar school, high wycombe, tall trees part to reveal a commanding red brick building in the. Parents do not need to pay fees for their child to attend and admission is. Royal grammar school, high wycombe old school photos of the 1960s school list grey book and speech day programme scans. Read more wycombe high school was designated in july 2014 as one of only 34 maths hubs in england.
A deposit, which equates to 25% of the first terms fees, is payable on accepting a. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. The royal grammar school rgs, high wycombe is a state boarding and day school. Book club groups in high wycombe heres a look at some book club groups near high wycombe. The royal grammar school is a boys grammar school in high wycombe, buckinghamshire. A friendly group of book lovers based in high wycombe.
History of rgs high wycombe with a proud history of over 450 years, the leading selective state school known as the royal grammar school high wycombe can trace its roots to a refuge for the needy. The colourful life of prominent high wycombe businessman who sadly died. Share your visual memories of your time at rgs high wycombe. Amersham road, high wycombe, buckinghamshire, hp 6qt.
Both series were filmed at the royal grammar school. High wycombe book group high wycombe, united kingdom. Admissions and fee information, news, arts and sports sections plus details of life as a boarder. Royal grammar school, high wycombe chronological list of. When its predecessor school, the royal grammar school, high wycombe, was inspected in november 2008, it was to be judged outstanding overall. Hi does anyne know if there are any feeder schools for rgs high wycombe. The royal grammar school, high wycombe converted to become a standalone academy on 1 february 2011. We aim to create a sense of belonging, to foster a belief in each other, inspire a love for learning and encourage an ambition to succeed. Former pupils of the royal grammar school, high wycombe, a grammar school for boys at high wycombe, buckinghamshire, england, are known as old wycombiensians. Truro to meet rgs high wycombe in u15 final after upsetting.
If you are unable to make an open event, you are welcome to book a personal tour during the school year. Rgs boys website for pupils of the royal grammar school. High wycombe book group join group the goodreads section of the high wycombe book group, who meet once a month in a town centre pub to discuss a book each month, alongside other events. The rochester grammar school transforming life chances. Truro school to meet rgs high wycombe in u15 final after. The school takes boys from the age of 11 through to the age of 18 and has approximately 1,400 pupils. The royal grammar school is a boys grammar school in high wycombe. The royal grammar school high wycombe data source print 20172018 holiday dates.
All applicants offered under rule 2 catchment, rule 3 siblings and some allocated under rule 6 distance to 3. Wycombe high school was designated in july 2014 as one of only 34 maths hubs in england. At wycombe high school we look beyond the traditional grammar school. Rgs high wycombe is a top state selective day and boarding school and takes boys from surrounding state schools at age 11, as well as preparatory and. Established in 1548, royal grammar school high wycombe rgshw for short is a. There is also the rgs old photo forum where you can register for free to discuss photos or anything to do with the rgs. At the end of the 20 overs akeley finished with a total of 768. Truro will face rgs high wycombe at twickenham in the final after they beat the perse from cambridge 1514 in the other semifinal. If you encounter any problems using the site please email the webmaster. I have found one or two of our village lads in the them. As a state school it does not charge fees for pupils to attend, but they must.
The royal grammar school high wycombe is a selective grammar. U cricket v royal grammar school high wycombe akeley wood. Parents of pupils at rgs springfield have defended the school after others complained about being asked to continue to pay full tuition fees during the lockdown closure. Grey books overview high wycombe royal grammar school. Rgs high wycombe v dr challoners grammar school mumsnet. Waterproof kit compartment with airflow grille and racquet sleeve with reflective features for safety. Its basically a picture book which helps flesh out the history of the school. Also with occasional socials, books swaps and fundraising e. Tony hare has collated grey book lists from the 1940s and 1950s ive put a link to them in the table. Find groups in high wycombe, england about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Rgs high wycombe sports holdall to fit in locker in navy blue with the school crest and initials.
Hi does anyne know if there are any feeder schools for rgs high. On tuesday 9th may the u cricket team faced a strong royal grammar school high wycombe xi. Royal grammar school, high wycombe old school photos and memorabilia olim meminisse iuvabit this website was set up by john saunders rgs 196370 to display old school photos from rgs high wycombe from my era at the school and then try to identify. The cost of the resource pack is fully covered by our annual book fee. Discover 11 plus preparation for the royal grammar school and our 11 plus courses by. Rgs high wycombe, which is a flickr group featuring hundreds of photos and images of the school and people connected with it. The royal grammar school high wycombe the good schools guide.
Since the previous inspection, a new headteacher was appointed on 1 september 2015 and a new chair of. Headteacher sacked for pursuing lovers on the school. The royal grammar school, high wycombe holidays and term. The royal grammar school is a selective boys grammar school situated in high wycombe, buckinghamshire, england. Royal grammar school, high wycombe old school photos and memorabilia olim meminisse iuvabit this website was set up by john saunders rgs 196370 to display old school photos from rgs high wycombe from my era at the school and then try to identify all the people in them, with a little help from my friends. Professor of christian doctrine at kings college london from 1984. I say it in inverted commas as there are the official catchments for both but in reality the distance from the school for places offered to non siblings is a lot smaller particularly at dr challoners. Parents criticise rgs worcester for charging full tuition.
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