We are delighted to host our annual ONA Newcastle Dinner - the 97th such event to date! 

We are thrilled to have historian and bestselling author, Dan Jackson, as our guest speaker. Dan is the author of the critically acclaimed The Northumbrians: The North East of England and its People published in 2019.  Born in North Shields and brought up in Northumberland, Dan has written for the New Statesman and appeared on the BBC’s ‘Making History’ and ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’. He is also a founding member of the Northumbria WW1 Commemoration Project, which received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

In his fascinating talk, Dan will explore the deep roots of Northumbrian culture, what we can learn about Northumbria’s people – including a fair few Old Novocastrians - from our landscape and architecture in our remarkable region.

This year, as part of extended reunion celebrations, we have also included reunion tables for the classes of 1983, 1973, 1963 and 1953 - if you would like to join any of these groups please do not hesitate to contact the Development team. It will be a fabulous opportunity to both reunite with former class mates and meet new friends, for an evening of reminiscing, fine dining and entertainment. 

Tickets: £59 (£39 for Old Novos aged 30 or under)

 

Location: RGS Newcastle, Eskdale Terrace, Jesmond, NE2 4DX

 

Timing: 6.15pm drinks for 7pm dinner to 11pm

 

Dress code: Black tie

 

Tickets: Tickets are free but booking online is essential.

 

Location: Newcastle Cathedral, Mosley Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 1DF

 

Timing: 2pm to 3pm

 

Tickets: TBC but in the region of £99 or (£49 for ONs aged 30 and under) 

 

Location: Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HS

 

Timing: 6.15pm drinks for 7pm dinner to 11pm

 

Dress code: Black tie

The next RGS Summer Garden Party is planned for the evening of Saturday the 29th of June 2023.  We are especially grateful to the Junior School Parents Team for their help with this event.

 

This is a fabulous, relaxed night of celebration for RGS parents, current and former staff and Old Novos.  There will be arrival drinks served on the Rugby Pitch in the early evening sun.  We will move into the marquee for gorgeous middle Eastern sharing platters (three course sit down meal included) served by Sixth Formers followed by music from our resident (and coolest) DJ Mr James Miller.  There will be various fun and fundraising, and a cash/card bar and we promise an evening of joy and friendship to fill your soul!  

In particular, we warmly welcome the parents of current Y13 and Y6 students, who are graduating to the next stage in their lives, as well as the parents of all new students, who would like to socialise with others in their children's year group.  We also have Old Novos from the Classes of '94, '04 and '14 attending who are celebrating their 30 year, 20 year and 10 year reunions.

All proceeds from the event will go to the RGS Educational Trust (registered charity number 508285) to support the RGS Bursary Campaign.

David Goldwater (Old Novo 51-62) will be our guide to visit the six historic sites of RGS plus an interlude at the 'Discovery Museum' to see the 1600 Royal Charter.  The walk will begin and end at RGS, Eskdale Terrace, where on our return afternoon tea will also be served.  

 

Tickets: We respectfully ask for an optional £20 per person donation to the RGS Bursary Campaign (£10 for Old Novos aged 25 or under)

 

Location: RGS Newcastle, Eskdale Terrace, Jesmond, NE2 4DX

 

Timing: Arrive at 1.30pm ready to leave at 2pm to 4pm

On Saturday 9th September, RGS will play their first major hockey and rugby home games of the season and we warmly invite the RGS community to support our teams:

 

1.30pm Girls Hockey RGS 1stXI v St Peter's York

2.30pm Boys Rugby RGS 1stXV v St Peter's, York

 

Tickets: There are no tickets required, but we would appreciate you completing the form to the right for catering purposes.

 

Location: RGS Newcastle, Eskdale Terrace, Jesmond, NE2 4DX

On Saturday 2nd September, Old Novos will play their annual hockey match in tribute to the late Helen Varley, parent of Old Novo Grace Varley.  Helen was a champion of hockey at RGS, and her memory is honoured by Old Novos who know the Varley family.  We warmly invite the RGS community to support this annual event.

 

Tickets: There are no tickets required.

 

Time: 2pm

 

Location: RGS Newcastle, Eskdale Terrace, Jesmond, NE2 4DX

The competition, which is fiercely contested between the four school Houses, includes performances from a wide spectrum, all reflecting the diversity of the dance that is enjoyed at the RGS

 

Multi-skills camp centred around enjoyment, team building and fun.

 

Activities will range from traditional PE, benchball, dodgeball, table tennis, football, swimming, fitness and more.

 

Booking is essential: £30 per day*

(*Additional wrap around care available at a slight extra cost)

 

Location: RGS, Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle, NE2 4DX

 

Dates: Six weeks from Monday 10th July, 10am - 4pm

Calling the RGS Classes of 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018. Are you missing RGS? We miss you very much and we’d really like to invite you back to school! On Tuesday 4th July we’re holding a very special reunion event, with an opportunity for our current Lower Sixth Form to hear your wise counsel. 

 

The next RGS Summer Garden Party is planned for the evening of Saturday the 1st of July 2023.  We are especially grateful to the Junior School Parents Team for their help with this event.

 

This is a fabulous, relaxed night of celebration for RGS parents, current and former staff and Old Novos.  There will be Pimms served on the Rugby Pitch in the early evening sun, where you will be entertained by acoustic performances by our talented students.  We will move into the marquee for gorgeous middle Eastern sharing platters (three course sit down meal included) served by Sixth Formers.  The student Ceilidh band will perform (participation in the Ceilidh is entirely optional!) followed by music from our resident (and coolest) DJ Mr James Miller.  There will be various fun and fundraising, and a cash/card bar and we promise an evening of joy and friendship to fill your soul!  

In particular, we warmly welcome the parents of current Y13 and Y6 students, who are graduating to the next stage in their lives, as well as the parents of all new students, who would like to socialise with others in their children's year group.  We also have Old Novos attending who are celebrating their 30 year, 20 year and 10 year reunions.

Guests should arrive at the Church Gates from 7pm, dinner will be called at 7.45pm.  The event ends at 11.30pm and exit is through the Church Gates.  The dress code is smart but relaxed, think floaty summer dresses, chinos and shirts.

The cost is £49 per head (or £39 for Old Novos aged 25 or under).  Tables of eight (max) can be reserved, alternatively individual tickets are available and we will seat you with others from your or your children's year group(s).  

All proceeds from the event will go to the RGS Educational Trust (registered charity number 508285) to support the RGS Bursary Campaign.

Our annual Sports awards makes a return and we would love to see you there! Open to all students and their families who have been involved in sport during the year, this is a fantastic event to celebrate all of the hard work on and off the fields of an action-packed year of RGS Sport.  

If you have any questions about Sports Awards, please contact sportsawards@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk. 

 

Location: RGS Marquee, Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle, NE2 4DX

 

Timings: 

4:30pm – 6pm Year 7 – Year 9 Awards Ceremony. Dress code school uniform. 

 

6pm – 7:30pm Food village and social activities open to both award groups (options include Hog roast, noodle bar, fish and chips and more! Vegetarian and vegan options will also be available but please note drinks are not included but can be purchased on the night).

 

7:30pm – 9pm Year 10 – 13 Awards Ceremony. Dress code smart/casual (no jeans) 

 

9pm Event ends

 

Tickets: Students £6, Adults £12 and include entry to the awards and food village. (The deadline to purchase tickets is Wednesday 21st June. Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer any refunds unless there are exceptional circumstances; all purchases will then be added to a guestlist which will operate at main reception on the night.)

 

 

A regional band competition for schools across the North East.  Please contact a.burns@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk for more information.

 

Location: RGS, Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle, NE2 4DX

 

Timing: 7-9:30pm

An opportunity to come and meet our Visiting Music Teachers and find out about instrument or vocal lessons in school.

 

Tickets: This is an open event and no tickets are required.

 

Location: Miller Theatre, RGS, Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle, NE2 4DX

 

Timing: 5.45pm-7.30pm

The Art Department invites you to celebrate the academic, aesthetic, conceptual, creative, expressive and imaginative endeavours of the intending architects, artists, dentists, designers, economists, engineers, historians, linguists, medics, politicians, psychologists and social scientists at RGS.

 

Refreshments will be available.

 

Location: Agora, RGS, Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle, NE2 4DX

 

Timing: 4-6pm

One last opportunity for our outgoing Y13 musicians to perform.

 

Tickets: Tickets are free but booking is essential.  

 

Location: Miller Theatre, RGS, Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle, NE2 4DX

 

Timing: 7pm

As part of our ongoing commitment to support our parents as part of the RGS family, our next talk will be to help parents understand the drugs environment amongst young people and how you can talk at home about drug use.  We encourage all parents to engage in this important education about the world that all young people will encounter.

 

Location: Online, via Teams 

 

Timing: 7-8pm

Our Spring Term draws to a close with a fabulous musical event on Wednesday 29th March.

 

Tickets: Tickets are free but booking is essential.  

 

Location: Miller Theatre, RGS, Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle, NE2 4DX.

 

Timing: 5.30pm to 6.45pm

 

Tickets are limited to Junior School families only.  Please contact Alex Burns (A.burns@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk) for the booking link.

A Monster Calls based on the novel by Patrick Ness and inspired by an original idea by Siobhan Dowd, devised by Sally Cookson, Adam Peck and the Company.  Conor has the same dream every night, ever since his mother first fell ill. But tonight is different. Tonight, when he wakes, there’s a monster at his window. It’s elemental, a force of nature and it wants something from Conor. It wants the truth.

Trigger Warnings: This performance deals with adult themes such as guilt and the loss of loved ones related to Cancer. A Monster Calls is recommended for those aged 10 and up.

 

Tickets: Tickets are free but booking is essential.  

 

Location: Miller Theatre, RGS, Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle, NE2 4DX. There is currently no on-site parking available. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. 

 

Timing: 7pm (gates open at 6.30pm)

 

Please limit bookings to four per family. Though, should you require more, please do contact Alex Burns (A.burns@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk) to enquire.

The Friends of RGS is an independent group comprising former and current parents, Old Novos and staff.  The group organise stunning walks, the next one is due to take place on the 18th of March 2023, and likely to be in the Corbridge area.

 

This is a lovely group of likeminded individuals with a connection to RGS, and most importantly a place for friendship, fun and wellbeing!

If you are interest in hearing more, please email Duncan Stephen on d127stephen@btconnect.com

Are you the parent/carer of a child who is neurodivergent or suspect that your child may be? Are you looking for a better understanding of how neurodiversity affects children and families? Look no further!

We will explore topics such as:

• Being inclusive of neurodiverse children

• Understanding potential challenges and barriers in education

• Diagnosis and navigating the healthcare system

• Talking to teachers and clinicians

• Why neurodiverse parenting maybe different

• Acceptance and advocacy

Tickets: Tickets are free but registration is essential to access login link.

 

Timing: 14 March 6:30-8:00pm; 15 March 9:30-11:00am

Massed performance featuring organ soloists, the RGS Community Choir, Senior Choir and Symphony Orchestra, celebrating 100 years of the RGS organ.

 

Tickets: Tickets are free but booking is essential.  

 

Location: Main Hall, RGS, Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle, NE2 4DX

 

Timing: 7pm

 

Tickets: £99 or (£49 for ONs aged 30 and under) 

 

Location: Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HS

 

Timing: 6.15pm drinks for 7pm dinner to 11pm

 

Dress code: Black tie

Performances from our Senior School ensembles including Intermediate Wind Band, Intermediate Choir, Ceilidh Band, Flute Choir, Guitar Ensemble, Senior Wind Band, Sinfonia, Brass Ensemble and Function Band.

 

Tickets: Tickets are free but booking is essential.  Tickets will be available to book on Eventbrite 2 weeks before the event.

 

Location: Miller Theatre, RGS, Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle, NE2 4DX

 

Timing: 7pm

"The discovery of a shipwrecked warship that sank while carrying a future king has been hailed the most important maritime find since the Mary Rose."

Delivered by Professor Claire Jowitt, Associate Dean for Research, Faculty of Arts & Humanities at the University of East Anglia, discussing the warship foundered on a sandbank off Great Yarmouth and the wreck which has recently been discovered.

 

Tickets: Free to Society members, £3 admission for visitors

 

Location: The Miller Theatre, RGS, Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle, NE2 4DX

 

Timing: 7.30pm

Our Y11, Y12 and Y13 students present Thomas Middleton's bloody revenge in an evening of Jacobean murder, machinations and music.

 

Tickets: Tickets are free but booking is essential.

 

Location: The Agora, RGS, Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle, NE2 4DX

 

Timing: 7pm (gates open at 6.30pm).

At our first Ceilidh Night there will be a traditional Burns supper plus folk music and ceilidh dancing.

 

Tickets: Tickets are £39 per head, to include a three course supper, half a bottle of wine per head, and traditional Burns' Night entertainment!

 

Location: RGS, Eskdale Terrace, Jesmond, NE2 4DX

 

Timing: 6.30pm to 10.30pm

 

Dress code: Smart/casual

 

Tickets: Places are free, but we respectfully request a donation to the RGS Bursary Campaign.  Please email development@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk to enquire.

 

Timing: 12pm arrival for a 12.15pm lunch.

By kind permission of Concord Theatricals. This version of the much loved story by C.S. Lewis is performed by students from Y7 and Y8. There is no charge for tickets. We will have a retiring collection for Newcastle West End Food Bank (part of the Trussel Trust) and there is a collection point for non-perishable food items in the PAC Lobby.

 

Tickets: Tickets are free but booking is essential.  Tickets will be available to book on Eventbrite 2 weeks before the event.

 

Location: Miller Theatre, RGS, Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle, NE2 4DX

 

Timing: Doors 6.30pm for 7pm performance. 

 

Timing: 6:30pm

More details of this most festive of events is available here. 

 

Our homage to the musicals, join us for an evening of music, song and dance presented by the RGS Senior School Music and Drama Departments.

 

Tickets: Tickets are free but booking is essential.  Tickets will be available to book on Eventbrite 2 weeks before the event.

 

Location: Miller Theatre, RGS, Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle, NE2 4DX

 

Timing: From 7pm (gates open at 6.30pm)

Please come and support RGS at our annual derby rugby fixture v Durham Cathedral Foundation School, Saturday 19th November at Newcastle Falcons' ground, Kingston Park.

10.15am RGS U14, U15 & U16 kick off (outside pitches)

11.45am RGS 1st XV kicks off (main pitch)

3.30pm Falcons v Northampton Saints kicks off (main pitch)

Tickets for all games are discounted for RGS community at £8 per adult and £4 per child/student. To access the discount visit the link below, create an account and book the discounted price in the North stand.

An Open Morning for those applying for admission in 2023 and beyond.

 

Tickets: Please email admissions@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk to register and we will send you full log on details for this event.

Soloists and House Ensembles will compete for the coveted 22-23 House Music Prize.  There will also be the notorious House Shout!

 

Tickets: Tickets are free but booking is essential.  Tickets will be available to book on Eventbrite 2 weeks before the event.

 

Location: Miller Theatre, RGS, Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle, NE2 4DX

 

Timing: From 6pm

 

Tickets: Complete the booking form in order to receive the link for this online event.

 

Timing: 6.30pm to 7.30pm

 

Tickets: Tickets are free but booking online is essential.

 

Location: Newcastle Cathedral, Mosley Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 1DF

 

Timing: 2pm to 3.15pm

In the 60th anniversary year of the establishment of the RGS Economics Department, we are excited to host the ultimate reunion of RGS economists!  Our guest speaker will be RGS's former Head of Economics, Geoff Riley (staff 88-00).  This will be a marvellous chance to catch up with Geoff and listen to his fascinating story.

 

Tickets: £55 (£45 for Old Novos aged 25 or under).

 

Location: RGS Newcastle, Eskdale Terrace, Jesmond, NE2 4DX

 

Timing: 6.15pm drinks for 7pm dinner to 11pm

 

Dress code: Black tie

Parents of children who have joined RGS in September 2022 are warmly invited to a social event, to meet other parents in your child's Form/Year, as well as enjoy our now legendary curries!  Arrival is 6pm for 6.15pm dinner.

 

Old Novos are welcome to join online or in person at RGS, Eskdale Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

 

Tickets: Please register your attendance on the form to the right to receive further details.

 

Location: RGS Newcastle, Eskdale Terrace, Jesmond, NE2 4DX

 

Timing: 5.30pm to 7pm

 

On Saturday 17th September, RGS will play their first major hockey and rugby home games of the season and we warmly invite the RGS community to support our teams:

 

1.30pm Girls RGS 1stXI v Sedbergh

2.15pm Boys RGS 1stXV, 2nd XV & U16A v Sedbergh

2.30pm Boys RGS U12A, U12B & U12C v Aysgarth School

2.30pm Girls RGS 2nd XI v Sedbergh

3.30pm Girls RGS 3rd XI v Sedbergh

 

Tickets: There are no tickets required, but we would appreciate you completing the form to the right for catering purposes.

 

Location: RGS Newcastle, Eskdale Terrace, Jesmond, NE2 4DX

David Goldwater (Old Novo 51-62) will be our guide to visit the six historic sites of RGS plus an interlude at the 'Discovery Museum' to see the 1600 Royal Charter.  The walk will begin and end at RGS, Eskdale Terrace, where on our return afternoon tea will also be served.  

 

Tickets: We respectfully ask for an optional £20 per person donation to the RGS Bursary Campaign (£10 for Old Novos aged 25 or under)

 

Location: RGS Newcastle, Eskdale Terrace, Jesmond, NE2 4DX

 

Timing: 1.30pm to 4pm

Kyra (Hannah Stobart) used to work for, and sleep with, Tom (Joe Wright), a successful restaurateur. But when his wife discovered the affair, Kyra left and they haven't seen each other since.