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We are delighted to share information about forthcoming in-person events for which we are taking bookings (please see the school calendar for a complete list of all events).
Availability is limited for bookable activities so please reserve your place as soon as possible using the links below. You may also wish to follow the RGS Eventbrite page for alerts when tickets are released.
As with all RGS events, it is essential that any photos taken only involve the child you are there to watch/support (incidental images of other children within the photo are acceptable). Absolutely no photos should appear on social media. Thank you.
Newcastle United Foundation Multi-Skills Camp
Tuesday 30th May - Friday 2nd June 2023
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: Tuesday 30 May - Friday 2 June, 10am - 4pm
Open Instrumental Evening
Monday 26th June 2023
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
Band Fest
Wednesday 28th June 2023
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
Sports Awards
Thursday 29th June 2023
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.)
RGS Festival
Saturday 1st July 2023
Here at school, we certainly try to embrace this philosophy and you will know from the website and social media how consistently we celebrate the work – and play – of our students. We would like you to join us in a glorious culmination of all that we are and do at this year’s new RGS Festival, a living, breathing Annual Review to get you in the festival mood as the clocks spring forward!
We want to celebrate the achievements of all, with a range of student showcasing and family activities pirouetting around the central marquee and a new set of student awards, showing you ‘There’s More to Life at RGS.’ No festival would be complete without Mr Bulch's tea tent and there’ll be feasting aplenty, with picnics and pop-ups to tempt you throughout the day. Rain? We’ll don a plastic poncho, put up our umbrellas and embrace the Geordie summer.
Our Junior School Parent Team will be fully integrating their stalls to offer a vibrant array of food and fun. Any Senior School parents who would like to get involved, please let us know at development@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk. We would also love you to support your children by coming along to enjoy the day, actively or sprawled on a deckchair – the choice is yours!
Keep a look out for information as the temperature lifts and the days grow longer!
RGS Summer Garden Party
Saturday 1st July 2023
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.
Recent Leavers & Y12 Networking Event
Tuesday 4th July 2023
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.
Tickets: Please confirm your attendance on the form to the right.
Location: RGS, Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle, NE2 4DX
Timing: 2pm-5pm
Newcastle United Foundation Multi-Skills Camp
Monday 10th June 2023 - six weeks
We are delighted to be hosting the Newcastle United Foundation Multi-Skills Camp for six weeks, from the 10th of June. We will release more details soon.
ONA 97th Newcastle Dinner
Friday 13th October 2023
We are delighted to host our annual ONA Newcastle Dinner - the 97th such event to date! This year we have also included reunion tables for the classes of 2018, 2013, 2003, 1993, 1983, 1973 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.
There is also an extended reunion weekend happening for the Class of 1963 (Class of 1964 are warmly welcome too!) and a separate event for the Class of 1973.The evening includes a nostalgic drinks reception in the school hall, followed by a three course supper with wine. There will also be a cash bar and a raffle, the proceeds of which will go to the RGS Bursary Campaign.
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
Ceilidh Night
Thursday 25th January 2024
At our Ceilidh Night there will be a traditional Burns supper plus folk music and ceilidh dancing.
Tickets: We are taking reservations for individual seats (we will seat you with parents from your child's year group) or full tables of ten can be reserved.
Location: RGS, Eskdale Terrace, Jesmond, NE2 4DX
Timing: 6.30pm-10.00pm
Dress code: Smart/casual
Please indicate on the form if you would like to hold any individual tickets/whole tables for this popular event. We will be in touch nearer the event with fuller details. Thank you in advance for your support of the RGS Bursary Campaign (RGS Educational Trust registered charity number 508285).
London ONA Dinner
Thursday 7th March 2024
Jim Ryan (ON 68-78), Global President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment is (subject to confirmation of travel plans) due to speak at our next dinner. Once again there is a reduced price for ONs aged 30 and under, so we're excited to see all generations of Old Novos represented! We are returning to the stunning RAC on Pall Mall for a drinks reception, four course dinner and wine. Join us for a fabulous opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new acquaintances from the Old Novo Community.
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
Past events
Private View
Thursday 11th May 2023
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
Leavers' Evening
Wednesday 3rd May 2023
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
Parent Talk - Drugs & Harm Reduction
Tuesday 18th April 2023
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
RGS Holiday Camps by The Newcastle United Foundation
Easter 2023
Junior School Spring Concert
Wednesday 29th March 2023
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
Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th March 2023
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.
Friends of RGS Spring Walk
Saturday 18th March 2023 tbc
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
Neurodiversity for Parents and Carers
Tuesday 14th and 15th March 2023
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:
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Being inclusive of neurodiverse children
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Understanding potential challenges and barriers in education
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Diagnosis and navigating the healthcare system
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Talking to teachers and clinicians
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Why neurodiverse parenting maybe different
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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
Senior School Choir and Orchestra Concert
Tuesday 14th March 2023
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
London ONA Dinner
Thursday 9th March 2023
We're thrilled to have Leo Pearlman (ON 87-97), co-founder of the prolific and award-winning production house Fulwell 73, speak at our next dinner. Sponsors have very generously offered to subsidise the cost of tickets for ONs aged 30 and under, so we're excited to see all generations of Old Novos represented! We are returning to the stunning RAC on Pall Mall for a drinks reception, four course dinner and wine. Join us for a fabulous opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new acquaintances from the Old Novo Community.
BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED
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
Senior School Spring Concert
Wednesday 8th March 2023
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 Collingwood Society Annual Lecture
Tuesday 7th March 2023
"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
Senior School Jazz Concert
Friday 20th January 2023
A celebration of jazz and popular music performed by ensembles and individual students from across the school community.
Tickets: Tickets are free but booking is essential.
Location: Miller Theatre, RGS, Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle, NE2 4DX
Timing: 7pm to 8pm
Old Novos' Luncheon Club
Tuesday 13th December 2022
Some of our most 'senior' Old Novos will recall the ON Luncheon Club, which has not run for a number of years. To support the reestablishment of this fine tradition, we are welcoming a limited number of ONs (of all generations) to school for Christmas lunch with our current students, on the 13th of December. Christmas jumpers are obligatory, crackers and paper hats will be provided.
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.
Senior School Carol Service
Tuesday 13th December 2022
Our Christmas Service featuring festival readings, carols and performances from our choirs and ensembles.
Tickets: Tickets are free but booking is essential using the link below.
Location: St George's Church, Jesmond, NE2 2TF
Timing: 7pm to 8pm, with refreshments afterwards
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Thursday 8th and Friday 9th December 2022
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.
RGS Talks 'E-Safety'
Tuesday 6th December 2022
Our next guest for the RGS Talks series is a virtual talk for parents on E-SAFETY with Simon Finch.
Simon is a teacher, presenter and guide on online safety, safeguarding, digital citizenship and digital literacy, and a broad range of technology and learning related themes.
A regular conference speaker and trainer for Universities, Local Safeguarding Children Partnerships, Local Authorities, schools, public and private sector services, and charities, he will be sharing some useful tips and practices.
Timing: 6:30pm
RGS Super Block Home Fixtures
Saturday 17th September 2022
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
Old Novocastrians' Association AGM
Tuesday 27th September 2022
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
New Parents' Social Event
Wednesday 5th October 2022
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.
A Night at the Musicals
Friday 18th November 2022
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)
RGS v Durham School at Kingston Park
Saturday 19th November 2022
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.
RGS Art of Hope and Winter Wonderland
Thursday 24th November 2022
More details of this most festive of events is available here.
Tickets: Tickets are free but booking is essential.
Location: Agora and Sports' Hall, RGS, Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle, NE2 4DX
Timing: From 3.30pm for Junior School parents only, from 4.15pm for Senior School parents and other guests. Entry and exit is via the main reception on Eskdale Terrace.
John Elders Memorial Match
Tuesday 27th December 2022
We are delighted to announce that this annual event will return at Christmas 2022.
KICK OFF TIME 2pm
Everyone is welcome on 27th December 2022 to play or watch at Sutherland Park (Novos RFC).
If anyone would like to play please get in touch with Daryl at d.baker@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk
It is open to all levels of players, you can also play for as long or short a time as you want - it is very much a social game!
The clubhouse and bar will be open, spectators are more than welcome.
Ceilidh Night
Wednesday 25th January 2023
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
The Revenger's Tragedy
Tuesday 14th to Thursday 16th February 2023
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).