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The original, handwritten version of the RGS Prefects Meetings was found in the dusty recesses of the Bursar’s office. It records the RGS Prefects’ Meetings between 1931 and December 1933.
Many of the entries give an amusing picture of the life at the RGS in the early 1930s so, the History Department decided to organise the publication of them. Clearly some of them are more interesting than others, but it was decided to publish them in their entirety as they gave such a vivid insight into school life.
It was certainly a very different school life to our own today. One wonders what sort of terrible crime the ‘wearing of shoes’ was, with one particular incident - see below - involving one Sub-Prefect (train), a rugby player and a boy ‘most noteworthy of praise for Scripture’!
Minutes of RGS Prefects Meeting held on Wednesday 10th May 1933
Present: All Prefects were present.
Cole, Johnson and Roberts were brought before the Prefects by Kay. On Monday 8th May Kay heard a considerable noise at the rear of the 5.30pm High Wycombe – London train. On investigation, he discovered these three boys in a carriage, the blinds of which were down, along with several girls from the Convent and the Technical Institute. Kay told them to remove themselves to another part of the train, and this they did. They pleaded that they were about to go to another carriage. During the meeting their behaviour was far from satisfactory and at times it amounted to insolence.
On being given the alternative of receiving three strokes each, or going to see the headmaster, they availed themselves of the latter course, and accordingly the case was transferred to him.
J A Harris
Senior Prefect
Our Prefects Today
Sixth Form marks a departure from all previous school experience and is an exciting new beginning. For our Prefects, it allows them to make a commitment to volunteering, co-curricular and leadership activities so that they foster new competencies and develop existing talents to the very highest levels, whatever they may be. This ethos encourages them to be outward looking, showing understanding of the school and its role in the wider community.
Unlike the 1930s, our Prefect system is a broad church. There are 16 Senior Prefects, Subject Ambassadors, Year 7 Prefects, as well as Prefects for the Benevolent Fund, Library, Diversity & Inclusion and Stage Lighting & Sound to name but a few.
With more than twenty-five subjects offered at GCSE and A Level it means we have over 50 Subject Ambassadors who are able to bring their experience and expertise and play to their strengths.
We wish our Prefects every success in their new roles.
Meet our Senior Prefect Team
Torr Ramsden, Head Boy
I’m studying Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Spanish in the hope of studying Engineering at university. I love playing rugby and throwing javelin for school. I also help run engineering society, so if you can’t find me in the Sixth Form Centre or Maths Block, I’ll be in the Science Block.
Rohan Gahir, Deputy Head Boy
I am currently studying Maths, Further Maths, Computer Science, and Physics. I enjoy playing cricket for the school and I hope to study Computer Science at university. You can normally find me around the Maths Block and Sixth Form Centre.
Charlie Kingsford, Deputy Head Boy
I am currently studying Politics, History, and Economics with the aim of taking Human, Social and Political Science or Politics at university. I’m a keen musician and enjoy playing rugby inside and outside school for the 1st XV and Saracens respectively. You’ll be able to find me in the Boarding House or the gym.
Arjun Nanda, Deputy Head Boy
I’m a new student who only joined the RGS this academic year, but I’ve had a great time studying History, Politics and Economics and look forward to taking History and Politics at university. Unlike the rugby boys, I love playing football and am a huge Tottenham fan, so if you're looking for me and I’m not in the Sixth form Centre, I’ll most likely be on the five-a-side pitch.
Heads of Houses
Luke Poulton, Head of Balmoral
I am Balmoral House Captain and studying DT, Spanish and Business Studies in the hope of pursuing Languages abroad at university. I enjoy taking part in lots of different sports and I am competing for GB in Aquathlon. You can usually find me around the Language Block or the DT workshops.
Alfie White, Head of Buckingham
I am the Buckingham House Captain, I am studying Maths, Further Maths and Economics with the hope of pursuing the subject of Economics at university. Other than my studies, I love playing rugby for the 1st XV and spending time in the gym. You can find me in the Sixth Form Centre or in the back of the restaurant.
Kobe Spencer, Head of Kensington
I’m the Kensington House Captain and currently studying Maths, Economics and Business. I hope to do a degree apprenticeship in Property Development abroad. I have done CCF at the school for 3 years and I enjoy running and going to the gym outside of school. You can find me in the Sixth Form Centre or at the back of the restaurant.
Danyal Baber, Head of Sandringham
I’m the House Captain of Sandringham and study Maths, Economics, History and Politics with the aspiration to pursue a PPE degree at university. I play hockey for our school and enjoy table tennis in my own time. Debating is another passion I have fun doing. If you’d like to talk, you can find me in the Sixth Form Centre or Top Floor Main Block (R26).
Olly Fleming, Head of St James
I am the St James House Captain, currently studying Maths, Further Maths, Computer Science and Psychology and looking to study Computer Science at university. I am a boarder with a strong passion for music. You can usually find me around the Music Block or Sixth Form Centre.
Struan Stevens, Head of Windsor
I am the Windsor House Captain. I am currently studying Maths, Further Maths and Economics, with the hope of studying Maths at university. I enjoy playing and coaching tennis, as well as watching rugby and football. You can find me in the Sixth Form Centre, Maths Block or Science Block.
Senior Prefects
Raymond Mafeni, Senior Prefect
I am currently studying Politics, Economics and Geography and looking to study Law at university. I enjoy playing rugby for the schools 1st XV, singing in the choir and playing the tuba. You can usually find me in the Boarding House or the Sixth Form Centre.
Alexander Stewart, Senior Prefect
I’m studying Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Geography with the hope of studying Law at university before moving on into the world of business. I am an avid fencer and hope to represent GB in 2025/2026 for sabre.
Cameron Cole, Senior Prefect
I am currently studying Maths, Further Maths, Physics and DT, and am currently the leader of the school’s STEM Symposium. Outside of this, I am an Arkwright Engineering Scholar, and love to play tennis. If you have any questions, you can find me in the Science Block or the Sixth Form Centre, and I will be happy to help.
Ben Workman, Senior Prefect
I’m currently studying Maths, Further Maths and Computer Science with the hopes of pursuing a Computer Science degree at university. I enjoy playing badminton outside of school and I am also a keen musician, playing piano now for over 12 years. You can usually find me in the Sixth Form Centre or in the Maths Block.
Ben Watson, Senior Prefect
I am currently studying Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Economics and looking to study Aerospace Engineering at university. I enjoy going to the gym and I have been a part of the rowing team for a number of years as well as participating in some other sports throughout my time at RGS. I can usually be found in the Sixth Form Centre or the back of the restaurant.
Charles Meldrum, Senior Prefect
I am currently studying Economics, Maths and Physics. I enjoy playing rugby for the school in the 1st XV, and I am looking to study Finance at university. You can normally find me in the restaurant or in the Sixth Form Centre.
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