FRGS: Burns Night and other news

Thank you to Friends of RGS for another wonderful social night, which also raised £2,100 for school

WELL done to parent Robbie Donaldson, who addressed the haggis with vigour at our popular Burns Night celebrations, which attracted more than 70 Highland jiggers.

A huge thank you also to our dedicated sixth form student team, who provided excellent service to our guests throughout the evening, and head girl and boy Amélie Chaduc and Oliver Kitson, who presented the haggis before its celebrated address.

RGS head chef Carl Perks and his team did an amazing job of sourcing, preparing and cooking the delicious supper, as did parent Diane Ostler, who made the amazing cranachan, and Ele and Mike, who manned the fully-stocked bar.

With sixth former Theo Kendrick overseeing the sound tech, the Capstick Ceilidh band energised us all with traditional Scottish music, which got everyone up and dancing. Thank you also to RGS pianists Aiden Ng and Tristan Roussell for their beautiful performances.

FRGS is seeking new members to get involved with future fundraising events. If you're interested in finding out more then please do come along to our next meeting at the Ripon Inn, Wednesday, February 5, 5.45pm for 6pm start to meet up with this friendly bunch and discover what's involved - all welcome.

FRGS really does make a huge difference to the student experience at RGS - our fundraising efforts raise around £20,000 every year .

Below are just some of the items FRGS has funded:

A new kiln for the art department

Digital interactive classroom screens to support science, English and humanities

Stage blocks for music, drama and prize-giving

Health & fitness weights equipment

Long jump fit cover & hockey goals

House colours sports tops

Aqua fit equipment

Jigsaw mats and silver workshop tools for extra-curricular clubs

Food technology kitchen equipment 

Outside benches, picnic tables and bike racks.

The framing of champion cyclist and former RGS boarding student Abi Smith's Team GB top framed in Johnson House

If you think you can help and support our fundraising, please email friends@ripongrammar.com for more information