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RHB Year 8 students win GDST’s Women in Engineering Challenge
We are delighted that a group of our . Back in June Year 8 students, working in groups of 5-6, were set a task to design and prototype a device to successfully move a meteorite, that had fallen to Earth and landed in the school field, from its landing site and into a box so that it can be safely transported for testing.Â
Reception girls learn about American Thanksgiving
This week Reception had so much fun learning all about the American tradition of Thanksgiving. We had a visit from Mrs Rejiester who told us all about growing up in America and which food she enjoyed at Thanksgiving. The girls were able to relate this to our own celebrations such as Christmas and birthdays!
Year 6 students discover Bath Blitz bomb Sites
Over one weekend in April 1942, over 4500 bombs were dropped on Bath as part of the Baedeker Raids. Year 6, using the school mapping tool Digimaps, made their own maps to show routes around some of the bomb sites in central Bath. In groups of five, they followed a selection of the maps, taking turns to guide the groups to the chosen sites.
Classics Department hosts best-selling author Ben Kane
During their Classics lesson on Monday 9th December, Year 9 were treated to a visit by Sunday Times bestselling author Ben Kane who, dressed in Roman military kit, described the realities of daily Roman life.Â
Bath Philharmonia's Young Carers' Choir record Christmas single in our music school
The Royal High School Bath was delighted to support the recent recording of Love is Enough, a new Christmas charity single by Bath Philharmonia's Young Carers' Choir, which is currently in the top 40 singles chart. Â
Imogen, Year 12, competes in Europe Netball U19 Tournament
We are so proud of Year 12 Sports Scholar, Imogen, who travelled to Edinburgh on the 13-15th of December, to compete in the Europe Netball U19 tournament, representing Northern Ireland. Imogen played Goal Defence against teams from Scotland, Wales, France, Gibraltar, Ireland, and the Isle of Man. She played in 6 matches over two days, winning everything on day 1 and placing fourth overall.Â
Ms Boyes' reflections on the week ending 10 January 2025
Rooted in Aristotle’s timeless philosophy, eudaimonia—or flourishing—remains as relevant today as ever. Ms Boyes spoke in assembly at the Senior School about the concept explored by Corey Keyes, a leading sociologist and psychologist, in his book Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down. Keyes emphasizes the importance of belonging and being challenged as keys to thriving, alongside identifying 14 signs of flourishing. Ms Boyes encouraged students and staff alike to embrace this fresh perspective for the new year, with five actionable "vitamins" to help our community thrive and flourish.Â
Weekend fun in boarding: climbing and crochet
Our Boarders enjoyed a weekend full of fun with climbing, crafts and sport.Â