RGS Family of Schools Awarded ‘Independent School of the Year 2024 – Outstanding Educational Partnerships’
The RGS Family of Schools is proud to have received the prestigious award for ‘Outstanding Educational Partnerships’ at the Independent School of the Year Awards 2024. This accolade highlights our unwavering commitment to fostering meaningful relationships that enrich education within the local community and beyond.
At the core of our work is collaboration with over 50 local schools, engaging more than 1,200 pupils annually through inspiring activities such as STEM challenges, Olympic-themed sports events, and creative arts workshops. From kite-building sessions to foreign language carousels, our enrichment programmes create unforgettable learning experiences for children across Worcestershire.
“Our partnerships are rooted in a deep commitment to community, where sharing expertise and supporting others enhances education for all,” says Mr John Pitt, Headmaster of RGS Worcester. “These collaborative efforts not only inspire local pupils but also give our own pupils invaluable opportunities to grow as they help deliver these events.”
Empowering Local Schools Through Innovation and Technology
Through our Digital Learning Programme, led by the School’s Director of Innovation, we are proud to support both state and independent schools. Recent initiatives include AI and Digital Learning workshops, Key Stage 2 assemblies, and hosting training sessions for over 750 teachers. Additionally, we provide University of Worcester student teachers with hands-on experience in using cutting-edge classroom technologies.
Strengthening Global Ties in Education
Our impact also extends internationally through a long-standing partnership with the Talensi Community Development Foundation in Ghana. Initiatives include teacher training, technology donations, and virtual exchanges, allowing pupils from both countries to collaborate and share cultural experiences. These sessions connect pupils in Ghana with those at RGS The Grange, broaden horizons, and promote global understanding.
A Hub for Sports and Community Events
Beyond academics, our sports facilities, and partnerships with local organisations such as Worcester Hockey Club and ‘Inclusion Rugby’ provide opportunities for children and adults alike to enjoy healthy, inclusive activities. We are also proud hosts of community events like the Worcester Competitive Arts Festival and Young Fashion Designer UK, cementing our role as a cornerstone of the Worcester community.
This recognition as ‘Independent School of the Year 2024’ celebrates not just our achievements but the collective dedication of all involved – staff, pupils, local schools, and organisations – in creating a truly collaborative educational environment.
Ukrainian families welcomed to community event
Following the successful fundraising and charity drive, three team members took to the Ukraine / Romanian border to provide essential items. The RGS Worcester Family of Schools are delighted to further extend their support to Ukrainian families in Worcestershire itself.
RGS Worcester opened its facilities to support and bring together the Ukrainian community and their host families.
Ukrainian families from across the Worcestershire area and beyond were welcomed to RGS Worcester to come together over a cup of tea and cake, where they could have their own space to talk, listen and confide in each other, with the aim of building a supportive community network in the area.
RGS Worcester provided translation support, and key Worcester Support Services were contacted in the hope that they would be able to send personnel to offer advice and guidance as required.
Language Fiesta
RGS Worcester Sparks Multilingual Excitement with Primary Schools
RGS Worcester recently organised a Modern Foreign Languages Outreach morning with our local primary schools, welcoming 95 pupils. The event aimed to celebrate Modern Foreign Languages and promote cultural understanding to support the local schools’ Languages provision.
During the Outreach morning, partner pupils had the opportunity to experience three languages lessons: French, German, and Spanish. In addition to the lessons, various activities were available for the pupils: they played a French card game, engaged in a German ‘What am I?’ game, and enjoyed a dice game in Spanish to construct sentences. To enhance the cultural experience, food from each country was served including churros from Spain, pretzels from Germany, and croissants from France – the delicacies were enjoyed by all of the pupils!
The primary aim of these Outreach events is to develop an interest and excitement for learning, in this case for foreign languages and experiencing different cultures. While French is often studied in primary schools, the addition of German and Spanish lessons and experiences helps broaden an understanding of the importance of different languages. The Outreach morning was led by older pupils from RGS Worcester, enabling them to engage in working with younger pupils and sharing their own love of languages.
The visiting pupils greatly benefited from the interactive language and cultural activities, and their teachers commented that they can share their newfound knowledge with their classmates within their own schools.
“thank you again for inviting us. our children really enjoyed all of the sessions and came away with a newfound enjoyment of learning languages! please pass on our thanks to the language department and all of your students.”
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