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‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’
Hadrian Briggs, Deputy Head - Academic considers this question faced by young people the world over."I am sure you remember being asked this question, and, if you’re anything like me, you didn’t have a ready answer, or, if you did, you may well have changed your mind several times since! Today’s students will have even more difficulty giving an answer, as technology and connected changes in the job market mean that we haven’t worked out what many of the things they could ‘be’ are."
One Year as Head: A Year of Connection, Confidence and Curiosity
As we step into a new year, I find myself reflecting on an extraordinary first year as Head of Royal High Bath, GDST. Twelve months ago, I walked through these doors with excitement and anticipation, and since then, I have witnessed something truly remarkable: the spirit of our students and the exceptional talent of our staff shining through in every corner of our school.
Royal High opens doors for ambitious sixth form students
Aspiring lawyers at Royal High School Bath, GDST (RHB) have been invited to apply for the Johnston Memorial Scholarship 2025/26 - a prestigious award designed to support students aiming to study Law at university.
Carol Service at Bath Abbey
On Wednesday 10 December, our school community gathered in the magnificent setting of Bath Abbey for the annual Royal High School Bath GDST Christmas Carol Service, a truly special occasion in this milestone year as we celebrate 150 years of educating girls in Bath.
Oliver!
Last week saw six extraordinary performances of this year's musical Oliver! featuring no less than 126 of our students. Here, our Head of Drama, Leanne Vincent-Norgate, shares her reflections on a show that grew far beyond our expectations.
Classics Matters: A Fortnight of Enrichment
Our students have recently enjoyed two weeks filled with unforgettable classical experiences, which have offered our students a rich and rewarding immersion into the classical world, combining history, language, and culture in ways that inspire curiosity and deepen understanding.Â
Senior Dancers Shine at GDST Day of Dance
On 1 December, six of our talented Senior Dancers and Dance Scholars – Pepper, Paloma, Alice, Elizabeth, Mog, and Sophie – joined dancers from across the GDST family for the annual GDST Day of Dance at the iconic Danceworks Studio in London. As one of the UK’s leading training hubs for professional performers, Danceworks offered our students a rare and exceptional opportunity to experience what real vocational dance training feels like.
Royal High Bath Poet Laureate Christmas Poem
Our Royal High Bath Poet Laureate has penned a heartfelt Christmas poem that beautifully captures the warmth and meaning of the festive season. This touching piece, written especially for our Carol Service on 10 December, reflects the joy, hope, and togetherness that make this time of year so special.
Royal High Community Celebrates International Volunteering Day
This International Volunteer Day, our students and staff are recognising the importance of volunteering and reflecting on its pivotal role in school life.
Celebrating unity through language at our International Gala 2025
Our annual International Gala once again brought the Royal High School Bath community together to celebrate our wonderfully diverse global family. A firm favourite amongst students and staff, this annual celebration shines a spotlight on the rich multiculturalism and diversity within RHB. This year’s theme, Unity Through Languages, was woven through the event and allowed us to explore the significance of language in our lives.
International Student Voice Bath 2025
This week we had the pleasure of hosting this year’s International Student Voice Competition, an annual event shared on rotation between local independent schools. It was a fantastic evening that brought together EAL students from across five schools, each one ready to showcase their confidence, creativity and multilingual talent.