Celebrate with us!
It is with great pleasure to introduce our celebratory events for Royal
Grammar School’s 450th anniversary. These are events for everyone, so
please come and join us to celebrate this exciting occasion.
Tuesday 21 February 2012
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Pembroke College, Oxford
A chance for alumni in the Oxford area to meet in a
College which has many links to RGS.
Saturday 25 February 2012
Service of Thanksgiving
All Saints Church, High Wycombe
Open to all community members – a service of thanks in
our community church for the long history of success RGS
has celebrated.
Monday 12 March 2012
450 Lecture: The Olympics and RGS
Queen’s Hall, RGS
Old Wycombiensian, writer and sports broadcaster, Philip
Barker will speak to guests about RGS’ links to Olympians
past, present and future.
Friday 30 March 2012
OWs Rugby Match, School Site, RGS
Watch our Old Boys battle it out on the rugby field!
Saturday 5 May 2012
450 Family Day & Fete
School Grounds, RGS
A chance for the community to come together in the
grounds of the School to enjoy a traditional fete to kick off
the Bank Holiday weekend weekend as well as a Classic
Car show.
Thursday 4 June 2012
450 Golf Day, Lambourne Golf Club
A chance for parents, staff and friends of the school to
raise money for the Destiny Campaign as well as enjoy a
round of golf and dinner at this prestigious golf course.
Friday Friday 6 July 2012
450 Gala Ball, School Grounds, RGS
The social highlight of our 450 calendar – dancing until
dawn in celebration of the School’s birthday.
Wednesday 18 July 2012
Charter Day
School Grounds, RGS
An opportunity for pupils and guests to learn about the
history of the School, with VIP guests opening our new
buildings.
Saturday 8 September 2012
450 Old Wycombiensians’ Dinner
Queen’s Hall, RGS
An exciting twist to the traditional alumni dinner.
September 2012
450 Concert
Venue TBC
A musical celebration of our 450 years featuring current
pupils, Old Boys and Friends of the School. Will include
a
performance of William Walton’s Belshazzar’s Feast.
October 2012
450 Lecture: Prof. Ronald Laskey FRS
Queen’s Hall, RGS
Talk by an eminent Old Wycombiensian who won the
Royal Medal in 2009 for his work in the field of DNA
and cancer.
Saturday 3 November 2012
Old Wycombiensians’ Lodge Meeting
Queen’s Hall, RGS
Did you know that our alumni have their own Lodge –
who generously supported the Fives Courts and Prizes
for pupil achievement?
December 2012
Carol Service & End of Year celebrations
All Saints Church, High Wycombe
Our traditional end of year musical celebration – a
chance
to reflect upon the completion of a truly spectacular
year.
For the very latest on what’s on where,
please log on to www.RGSHW.com