Senior School Information
Welcome to the Senior School section of the RGS website.
On this page you will find information you need as a parent, including term dates, how to report an absence, photos, news and more.
News & Events
![Nigel McMinn with food parcel at school gates]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591264993/rgsnewcastleschuk/pehmrbizfdgxzwlpnvaj/NigelMcMinnwithfoodparcels6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591264993/rgsnewcastleschuk/pehmrbizfdgxzwlpnvaj/NigelMcMinnwithfoodparcels6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591264993/rgsnewcastleschuk/pehmrbizfdgxzwlpnvaj/NigelMcMinnwithfoodparcels6.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1591264993/rgsnewcastleschuk/pehmrbizfdgxzwlpnvaj/NigelMcMinnwithfoodparcels6.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1591264993/rgsnewcastleschuk/pehmrbizfdgxzwlpnvaj/NigelMcMinnwithfoodparcels6.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1591264993/rgsnewcastleschuk/pehmrbizfdgxzwlpnvaj/NigelMcMinnwithfoodparcels6.jpg","width":2200}])
Recently, we requested help from the RGS Family to support a number of our bursary families in significant need.
Word of the appeal spread quickly, and before we knew it all parts of the RGS Family came forward to offer food and financial donations.
![Photo of Richard Robson sat in a chair with the teddy he took with him when he was evacuated to Penrith]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1589984202/rgsnewcastleschuk/lzfyvwdvleztsby7bul6/ONevacuated.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1589984202/rgsnewcastleschuk/lzfyvwdvleztsby7bul6/ONevacuated.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1589984202/rgsnewcastleschuk/lzfyvwdvleztsby7bul6/ONevacuated.jpg","width":722}])
The memories of RGS students who were evacuated to Penrith in 1939 have been recored and shared on a new WW2 Community Memories page.
![RAF Hurricane flying in blue sky]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1589968126/rgsnewcastleschuk/yqbyxac06asejfycomfr/CCFRAFHurricane.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1589968126/rgsnewcastleschuk/yqbyxac06asejfycomfr/CCFRAFHurricane.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1589968126/rgsnewcastleschuk/yqbyxac06asejfycomfr/CCFRAFHurricane.png","width":800}])
Not to be put off by the difficulties of the school closure and cancellation of parade nights at school, the cadets from our new RAF Section of the CCF have continued to take part in a wide and varied virtual training programme.
![Yichen holding trophy in school uniform]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1581435033/rgsnewcastleschuk/d51fhur9cc8fgehceroj/Yichencrop.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1581435033/rgsnewcastleschuk/d51fhur9cc8fgehceroj/Yichencrop.jpg","width":480}])
RGS chess champions, Yichen H (Year 7), and James M (Lower Sixth), have taken it upon themselves to raise funds for those RGS families who are struggling in this Covid-19 lockdown as well as the NHS.
![Photo of Abi with her membership medal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1589376154/rgsnewcastleschuk/phlmvhhulfgt9grxe3sl/MYPelection1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1589376154/rgsnewcastleschuk/phlmvhhulfgt9grxe3sl/MYPelection1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1589376154/rgsnewcastleschuk/phlmvhhulfgt9grxe3sl/MYPelection1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1589376154/rgsnewcastleschuk/phlmvhhulfgt9grxe3sl/MYPelection1.jpg","width":960}])
Year 11 student, Abi T, was recently inaugurated as a Member of Youth Parliament for North Tyneside.
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RGS Cricket Festival at RGS Newcastle
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RGS Cricket Festival at RGS Newcastle
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RGS Cricket Festival at RGS Newcastle
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RGS Cricket Festival at RGS Newcastle
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RGS Cricket Festival at RGS Newcastle
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RGS Cricket Festival at RGS Newcastle
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CCF Summer Camp
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Reporting an Absence
If your son/daughter will be absent from school, please call 0191 281 5711 before 9am giving their name, form and reason for absence.
If they are to be absent for a second day or longer, please keep us informed by phoning the number above on each morning of the absence, or email
Medical or Dental appointments Year 7-11
If your son/daughter has a medical or dental appointment and will be absent for part of the school day, please let the Form Supervisor know by sending a note* or email giving dates and times.
If the arrival time at school will be after 8.45am, please make sure they have a note or copy of the email which must be shown when they sign in.
If the appointment is during the school day, a note or copy of the email must be shown when your son/daughter signs out at Reception.
Contact will be made with a parent if confirmation of an appointment has not been seen.
*note – this can be a letter or a note in the School Planner