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
![CAD of a racing car]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1627035765/rgsnewcastleschuk/jtkef1joe42xnnitwnky/HexCar-F1inschools.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1627035765/rgsnewcastleschuk/jtkef1joe42xnnitwnky/HexCar-F1inschools.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1627035765/rgsnewcastleschuk/jtkef1joe42xnnitwnky/HexCar-F1inschools.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1627035765/rgsnewcastleschuk/jtkef1joe42xnnitwnky/HexCar-F1inschools.png","width":860}])
Hex Racing will represent the North East in the National Finals of the prestigious F1 in Schools Competition.
![Cricketers on a field]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1626950671/rgsnewcastleschuk/do9sone1al5wqwip2nnd/CrikcetFestivalcrop.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1626950671/rgsnewcastleschuk/do9sone1al5wqwip2nnd/CrikcetFestivalcrop.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1626950671/rgsnewcastleschuk/do9sone1al5wqwip2nnd/CrikcetFestivalcrop.jpg","width":534}])
We were delighted to see the return of the annual RGS Cricket Festival this year, following a break in 2020 due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
![Year 7 students holding certificates on stage]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1626691717/rgsnewcastleschuk/jx0s05yfpixrwxt0pduz/Year7housemusic2021winners.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1626691717/rgsnewcastleschuk/jx0s05yfpixrwxt0pduz/Year7housemusic2021winners.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1626691717/rgsnewcastleschuk/jx0s05yfpixrwxt0pduz/Year7housemusic2021winners.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1626691717/rgsnewcastleschuk/jx0s05yfpixrwxt0pduz/Year7housemusic2021winners.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1626691717/rgsnewcastleschuk/jx0s05yfpixrwxt0pduz/Year7housemusic2021winners.jpg","width":1380}])
This year’s Senior House Music competition attracted over 50 students from Y7 to Y10 who competed in five different categories.
![A group shot of the 14 Senior Prefects for the 202122 academic year.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1624975070/rgsnewcastleschuk/gbcyo3yfe9ieujum93me/SeniorPrefects202122.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1624975070/rgsnewcastleschuk/gbcyo3yfe9ieujum93me/SeniorPrefects202122.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1624975070/rgsnewcastleschuk/gbcyo3yfe9ieujum93me/SeniorPrefects202122.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1624975070/rgsnewcastleschuk/gbcyo3yfe9ieujum93me/SeniorPrefects202122.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1624975070/rgsnewcastleschuk/gbcyo3yfe9ieujum93me/SeniorPrefects202122.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1624975070/rgsnewcastleschuk/gbcyo3yfe9ieujum93me/SeniorPrefects202122.jpg","width":2200}])
Meet the Senior Prefect Team for the 2021/22 academic year.
![Archit makes the top 10 at the Oxford University Computing Challenge finals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1624547981/rgsnewcastleschuk/s841xnpn9rzdimhmovwd/Architedit2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1624547981/rgsnewcastleschuk/s841xnpn9rzdimhmovwd/Architedit2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1624547981/rgsnewcastleschuk/s841xnpn9rzdimhmovwd/Architedit2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1624547981/rgsnewcastleschuk/s841xnpn9rzdimhmovwd/Architedit2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1624547981/rgsnewcastleschuk/s841xnpn9rzdimhmovwd/Architedit2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1624547981/rgsnewcastleschuk/s841xnpn9rzdimhmovwd/Architedit2.jpg","width":2200}])
Computer whizz, Archit U, made the top 10 at the finals of the Oxford University Computing Challenge
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