Senior School Information
Welcome to the Senior School section of the RGS website.
On this page you will find information you need including term dates, how to report an absence, photos, news and more.
News & Events
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Year 8 student, Akithra K, is delighted to see her winning design on the school’s new hocky sticks.
![Close up of computer screen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1642078323/rgsnewcastleschuk/kusoyaknqbblruboqqfd/GermanGCHQ1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1642078323/rgsnewcastleschuk/kusoyaknqbblruboqqfd/GermanGCHQ1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1642078323/rgsnewcastleschuk/kusoyaknqbblruboqqfd/GermanGCHQ1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1642078323/rgsnewcastleschuk/kusoyaknqbblruboqqfd/GermanGCHQ1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1642078323/rgsnewcastleschuk/kusoyaknqbblruboqqfd/GermanGCHQ1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1642078323/rgsnewcastleschuk/kusoyaknqbblruboqqfd/GermanGCHQ1.jpg","width":2200}])
Six of our German students have won a national competition hosted by Business Language Champions.
![Young girl on a stage singing in front of an orchestra and big screen.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1641983089/rgsnewcastleschuk/ubm3ngzaqfz1no7th0ps/Jesdinasingssnowmansolo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1641983089/rgsnewcastleschuk/ubm3ngzaqfz1no7th0ps/Jesdinasingssnowmansolo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1641983089/rgsnewcastleschuk/ubm3ngzaqfz1no7th0ps/Jesdinasingssnowmansolo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1641983089/rgsnewcastleschuk/ubm3ngzaqfz1no7th0ps/Jesdinasingssnowmansolo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1641983089/rgsnewcastleschuk/ubm3ngzaqfz1no7th0ps/Jesdinasingssnowmansolo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1641983089/rgsnewcastleschuk/ubm3ngzaqfz1no7th0ps/Jesdinasingssnowmansolo.jpg","width":2200}])
Singer Jesdina D was chosen to perform one of the most famous Christmas solos.
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An entirely convivial day was had as 28 Friends of the RGS became reunited for the first time in two years.
![Team of rugby players in their uniform]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1639756143/rgsnewcastleschuk/yyisquhcmciqehegj0uz/U14srugby.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1639756143/rgsnewcastleschuk/yyisquhcmciqehegj0uz/U14srugby.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1639756143/rgsnewcastleschuk/yyisquhcmciqehegj0uz/U14srugby.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1639756143/rgsnewcastleschuk/yyisquhcmciqehegj0uz/U14srugby.jpg","width":1125}])
Having missed a large amount of live sport due to the Covid-19 pandemic during the 2020/21 school year, teams and individuals were keen to get back to competing in their disciplines, and they have not disappointed.
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