
May 2021
Founder’s Day 2021
SAVE THE DATE! Founder's Day acts as a reminder of the benefits of being a Reigatian: the sense of belonging and shared values; the journey that starts when you join RGS; the opportunities, friendships and connections that you enjoy as a result of your relationship with the school. Help us celebrate the life-long pride of being a Reigatian pilgrim. Join us on the new Reigate Grammar School app and on social media throughout May to share memories and photographs of…
Find out more »Henry Smith Club Dinner
***EVENT POSTPONED: New date currently being discussed*** The Henry Smith Club is our principal philanthropic society in support of the RGS Foundation’s Changing Lives Campaign. It raises funds for bursaries for talented children whose potential is greater than their financial means. The dinner is held every year to say thank you to members of the Henry Smith Club for their support. Reigate Grammar School was founded in 1675 from a philanthropic gift from Henry Smith, a merchant and alderman of the City of London,…
Find out more »June 2021
Foundation Golf Day at Reigate Heath Golf Club
We are delighted to announce that our popular RGS Foundation Golf Day, sponsored by Devine Homes, will be held on Thursday 24 June 2021 at Reigate Heath Golf Club. Fancy an enjoyable afternoon of golf with glorious views across the rolling Surrey Hills? Join us for a socially-distanced version of our exciting annual tournament – in support of our Changing Lives bursary campaign. For more information and to register your interest, please email the Foundation team.
Find out more »Gold Reunion (Classes of 1970 and 1971)
***Date currently under review*** Calling those of you who left the school 50 years ago - the Class of 1971 - and those who missed out in 2020, the Class of 1970. We'd like to invite you back to school to reminisce with your peers, enjoy a guided tour of the school and take part in a ‘Living History’ tea with some current History pupils. Timings for the day are listed below (subject to change): 10.30am Coffee and tour of…
Find out more »July 2021
Ride Reigate 2021
We invite you to join our RGS Changing Lives team for Ride Reigate in 2021. In 2019, our team pedalled the 100k to raise an incredible £1,000. If you would be interested in taking on a personal challenge, raising vital funds for the Changing Lives campaign, please get in touch: foundation@reigategrammar.org.
Find out more »September 2021
Graduation Brunch (Classes of 2016 and 2017)
What have you been up to over the last four years? Many of you will have been at uni, some have been striking out on more unique and exciting journeys, others will have headed overseas. Due to the unfortunate cancellation of the Class of 2016 event due to the pandemic, we are combining the Class of 2016 and 2017 - please come along to catch up with your former classmates. This is your chance to reconnect, find out what everyone…
Find out more »Festival of Thanks
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Find out more »Nightingale Giving Day
In 2020, the amazing Reigatian community helped us raise over £144,000! Can we beat that in 2021? From midnight on Thursday 16 September to midday on Friday 17 September, we will be holding aother Giving Day to raise money for the Nightingale Fund (supporting the Changing Lives bursary campaign). Join our annual global fundraising event – Covering 36 hours – From New York to New Zealand – From £10 to £1,000: every gift matters! – Help us unlock match funding…
Find out more »Run Reigate 2021
Join our Running Team or come and cheer them on at the annual Run Reigate event on Sunday 19 September 2021. WHEN? Sunday 19 September 2021 9.00am WHERE? Priory Park, Reigate WHY? Get active, get involved and help us raise funds for the Changing Lives campaign THE TEAM? 20 places OUR TARGET? £5,000 for Changing Lives HOW TO SIGN UP? Contact the Foundation Office to register your interest General information: More information can be found on the Run Reigate website.
Find out more »October 2021
Robin Bligh memorial service
***DATE TBC*** Join us to pay tribute to former RGS teacher and Scout Leader, Robin Bligh (RGS staff 1953-1994), who passed away on Wednesday 17 June 2020. Robin taught Maths at RGS between 1953-1994, but was probably just as well known for his leadership of the 16th Reigate Sea Scouts. Indeed, generations of students remember with great affection the many camping trips, journeys made in the precarious old school bus, and time on the water in the sailing boat, dubbed…
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