Funding for new Sixth Form, Maths and Changing facilities  

Campaign Total - £1,330,392

In order to ensure the RGS continues to provide the best possible learning environment it needs to continue to develop its facilities. It is vital that the boys are provided with modern facilities that will enable them to flourish and exceed all expectations.
The main focus of the project is the development of a new Sixth Form Centre and Mathematics Department on the site of the Old Gym block which currently houses the fitness suite and 4 maths classrooms. Provision of Sixth Form private study areas, dedicated ICT facilities, a Learning Resources Centre and a communal area is long overdue. It is hoped that all of the new Mathematics classrooms will be equipped with the state-of-the-art technology, which enables modern interactive teaching.

The planned conversion of the current Sixth Form Common Room to sports changing rooms with a modern fitness suite on the first floor, together with individual shower cubicles, lockers and larger changing areas, makes up the first phase of the project. The fitness suite will sit adjacent to a café which, as well as providing an income stream, will allow parents to watch sport in comfort.

Due to the urgency of the new build and ever mindful of escalating building costs, the Board of Governors is hoping to commence building in 2009. Initial estimates suggest that phase one of the development (the changing rooms and fitness facilities) would take 9 months, with phase two taking 18-24 months.

Costs
Our initial fundraising target is £1.3 million for phase one of the development. It is estimated that phase two may cost a further £2.5 million. We are seeking contributions from certain grant making institutions, and envisage that additional fundraising will be required to cover the full cost of the project.

How can you help?
Come along to an Information Event and listen to the presentation by Roy Page and Andrew Peters.

We are holding a series of Information Events at school. You can find out more about the plans and how you can help the school to achieve them.

Dates for March and April are as follows -

Thursday 19th March

Wednesday 1st April

If you would like to attend an event, please contact the Campaign Office on the number below.

Andrew Peters - Campaign Chairman:
“I am delighted to be leading the ‘Shaping our Destiny’ campaign to improve further the facilities of, what I’m sure you’ll agree, is an outstanding school. For the sake of current pupils, as well as future generations, it is vital that we make every effort to make this campaign a great success. Our priority must be to provide the best possible learning environment to match the exceptional standard of teaching at the School. I hope you’ll all join me in helping deliver this campaign for the future of RGS.” 

Andrew Higginson - Chairman of the Board of Governors
“It’s important we continue to re-invest in the fabric of the school to maintain standards and plan for the future. The Maths block is in need of rebuilding, and our Sixth Form has grown to be very successful. We need to offer our Sixth Formers a proper centre in which to study and relax. This is something almost all current parents can support, knowing their own sons will be direct beneficiaries.”

 Roy Page – Headmaster:
“I’m immensely proud to be the Headmaster of the RGS, a school with an outstanding pedigree and a great future. As Head of one of the country’s highest performing schools, it’s my duty to provide an environment in which the young men who’ll shape the country in years to come have every opportunity to learn and achieve. Budgets are very tight, hence the need for fundraising. I would urge you to support the campaign to help us provide every opportunity for our young men to fulfil their potential.”
 
Contact
For further information on the Campaign, please contact the Campaign Office
Email: Click here to send an e-mail to the Campaign Office
Telephone: 01494 551412
Fax: 01494 551424.