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Weekly Reflections: The Magic of Serendipity
As we begin a new term, I wanted to share a thought that’s been on my mind—something that may resonate with many of us navigating a world so often filtered through screens. Over the holidays, I read a thought-provoking book titled The Extinction of Experience by historian Christine Rosen. The book explores how our increasing reliance on technology—particularly social media—is quietly reshaping the way we live, connect, and experience the world. It struck a chord.
A Warm Welcome to Cheryl Giovannoni, Chief Executive of the GDST
This week, we were thrilled to welcome Cheryl Giovannoni, Chief Executive of the GDST, to Royal High School Bath. Cheryl took the time to catch up with our new Head, Mrs. Heidi-Jayne Boyes, meet with staff members, and hear from our newly appointed Student Leadership Team.During an inspiring conversation with students, Cheryl shared valuable insights on leadership, urging them to embrace their roles as future changemakers. Her message was both powerful and encouraging: no matter what field they choose to lead in, students should use their voices to uplift other women, challenge misogyny, and confront toxic masculinity.
Announcing the Senior Prefect Team for 2025-26
We are delighted to introduce the newly appointed Senior Prefect Team for 2025-26! It’s an honour to recognise the dedication, leadership, and passion that these students have demonstrated throughout their time at Royal High. Becoming part of the Senior Prefect Team is no small feat—it takes a strong sense of responsibility, a commitment to the values of our school, and the ability to inspire and support those around them.All appointed members have shown outstanding leadership and an unwavering commitment to our school community. The team embodies the qualities we value—integrity, kindness, and resilience—and I have no doubt that they will inspire us all.
Year 7 Students Embark on an International Treasure Hunt
Our school recently came alive with the sounds of different languages as our Year 12 Foreign Language Leaders hosted an exciting International Treasure Hunt for all Year 7 students. This fantastic event was designed to ignite a love for languages and celebrate the diverse cultures of the world in an interactive and engaging way. Year 7 students eagerly took on the challenge, working in teams to solve clues that led them to different 'countries' set up around the school. Each station represented a different nation, where students had to complete language-based activities in French, German, Mandarin, and Spanish before moving on to their next destination. The competitive spirit was high as students raced against each other to solve the clues, reinforcing their problem-solving skills while developing their linguistic abilities.
IB1 Swedish Hosting: An International Experience to Remember
This term, our Year 12 IB students had the pleasure of hosting fellow IB students from Sven Eriksonsgymnasiet in Sweden. This collaboration has been a cherished tradition for several years, with the Swedish students always enjoying our beautiful city and school — they even compared it to Hogwarts! During their stay, they attended lessons alongside our students and bonded over some friendly competition at the bowling alley.
Spring Concert at St Stephen’s: A Night of Musical Brilliance
On Friday 28th March St Stephen's Church hosted our annual Spring Concert which featured numerous solo performances from our incredible Music Scholar's, a beautiful performance of Schubert's 'Unfinished Symphony' and highlights from Handel's Messiah featuring the Chamber Choir and Community Choir.
Head Girl Hustings Inspire the Senior School Community
This morning's assembly at Royal High was an inspiring showcase of leadership, passion, and ambition as seven brilliant Year 12 students stepped forward to present their case for becoming the next Head Girl.Â
Year 7 Sleepover: A Night to Remember
The much-anticipated Year 7 Sleepover took place on Friday night in the Sports Hall, and it was a fantastic success. With an impressive turnout of nearly the whole year group, the event was filled with fun, laughter, and plenty of memorable moments.
Classical Symposium: Royal High's Unique Classical Variety Show
On Wednesday evening, almost seventy students presented an impressive Classical variety show while volunteer student ‘slaves’ offered classically inspired refreshments to a full audience. With eighteen different performances, all prepared by students in their own time, there was something for everyone. Each year group was represented and the eclectic, joyous and often witty performances were not only delivered in English, but there were also short plays in Latin and Greek (with subtitles and pictures projected for those less fluent). The evening was great fun, and it was obvious to see the vital skills our brave students had developed – oracy, organisation, independence, teamwork, curiosity and a real love of the ancient world and all it offers for everyone.Â