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School Community Marks Holocaust Memorial Day
The Royal High Bath community came together for a moving and reflective assembly to mark today's Holocaust Memorial Day. Students led the presentation with maturity and compassion, guiding us through stories of the Holocaust, the ongoing impact on survivors, and the importance of recognising genocide wherever it occurs in the world today.
West End Dancer Inspires Royal High Students
This week, the Royal High Dance Department burst into energy as they welcomed Emily Goodenough — West End performer and co-founder of the EDGE Associate Programme — to teach the girls inspiring choreography straight from the West End.
The Case for Classics: Beauty, Complexity, and the Power of Ancient Learning
A recent article by writer and journalist Philip Womack in The Telegraph warned that school closures driven by financial pressures on the sector will accelerate “the continued decline in the teaching of classics”. Inspired by his reflections, our Head of Classics, Claire Binney, felt compelled to share the impact that studying Classics has on the girls at Royal High Bath.
Royal High Bath announces strategic move to strengthen its provision for girls’ education
We were delighted to welcome back one of our recent alumnae last week for a some work‑experience training in teaching.
Former Student Reconnects with Royal High Through Work-Experience in Teaching
We were delighted to welcome back one of our recent alumnae last week for a some work‑experience training in teaching.
Oh yes they did! Royal High Bath girls take to the stage during Bath’s panto season
Three Royal High School Bath students, have taken on roles in Bath’s panto season this winter, showcasing the confidence and creativity they’ve developed through the school’s vibrant performing arts community.
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.
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.
‘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."
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.