School General Election website results

Monday 16 December 2019 AH

Students took to the school polling station to have their say on Thursday 12th December. Students who had registered to vote were provided with a copy of the Gloucester constituency ballot paper. Voter turnout was 69.6%.  The results were;  1st  place Liberal Democrats with 34.8% of the vote 2nd place Conservatives...

Students take to the polls!

Thursday 12 December 2019 AH

Students at STRS are taking to the polls today in the school's mock General Election. All students that registered to vote in advance have the opportunity to visit the polling station today to cast their vote. As the school sits in the constituency of Gloucester students have been provided a copy...

Thinking of Teacher Training?

Wednesday 11 December 2019 SJV

If you’re thinking about training as a teacher, join us at our free Teacher Training Taster Day on 29 January to find out more about training options and the financial help available. Aimed at graduates and career changers considering a career in teaching, Taster Days are run in partnership with the...

Richian 2020

Monday 9 December 2019 VN

Richian 2020 is our ambitious fundraising campaign seeking to raise £170,000 to complete the new Business, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Careers and Outreach Centre and continue with our Sports’ Development Plan. Please follow the link for more information – as always, we really value your support. Donate...

Frankfurter Weihnachtsmarkt 2019

Friday 29 November 2019 MVF

Our German students celebrated the end of their trial examinations in style, with a trip to the renowned German Christmas market in Birmingham. With over 200 authentic German stalls, the pupils could try out their language skills as well as some international cuisine. Bratwurst proved a popular choice and the live...

Six Sixth Form students represented STRS at a Climate Change Conference (PSHE)

Friday 29 November 2019 RT

Six students from Year 12 & 13 took part in the students Climate Change Conference organised by the Interclimate Change committee and hosted in Cheltenham Council Chambers this Tuesday 26th November. This is the 10th year that the ICC has held these mock climate change conferences throughout Gloucester and Sir Thomas...

ALL Sixth Form Language Lectures 2019

Thursday 28 November 2019 JKH

Yesterday a group of year 12 and 13 linguists had the opportunity to attend a series of excellent lectures in French, German and Spanish at Stroud High School. The lectures were organised by the West of England branch of ALL (Association for Language Learning) and were delivered by native speakers, working...

From the Headmaster

Wednesday 27 November 2019 MM

I cannot believe that it is less than four weeks until we break up for Christmas. There seems so much to do both in School and in preparation for the festivities during the break. If like me you do not always enjoy the crowded shops at this time of year and...

Job Vacancies At Rich's

Tuesday 26 November 2019 SJV

We are currently advertising for a full-time teacher of Business & Economics, a full-time teacher of Mathematics, a part-time Clerk to the School Governors & Company Secretary, and for part-time Exam Invigilators. More information on all posts including job specifications can be found on the eteach website at www.eteach.com/jobs/sir-thomas-rich-s-school-jobs-21666/?oo=ag. Or for...

High Achieving Year 12 Student Writes For TES

Tuesday 26 November 2019 SJV

Rob Hicks in 12S has been published in the Times Educational Supplement. In the article Rob, who achieved 10 straight 9s at GCSE this year and was one of the highest achieving students in the UK, shares some advice for those taking exams in 2020. You can read the full article...

Göttingen Exchange 2019

Thursday 14 November 2019 MVF

In the 41st year of the exchange, a group of 26 Year 10 students signed up for a week's exchange. This week they welcomed German partners into their homes and enjoyed a varied programme of activities. Highlights included the barn dance, a visit to the mayor, a trip to Bristol to see the...

STRS pays its respects

Monday 11 November 2019 NJS

At 11am on 11th November, the school paid tribute to all those, including former Richians, who served their country in both World Wars and other conflicts since. The whole school gathered in the Assembly Hall to reflect on the sacrifices made by so many.  Garde Ta Foy...

From the Headmaster - October 2019

Wednesday 30 October 2019 MM

A busy and successful first half of the Autumn Term saw our new Year 7 pupils visit Stratford for a week-long residential, a well-attended Open Day at the end of September, our annual Speech Night in early October, plus subject trips to Madrid and the beautiful Rhineland – to name just...

Underhill stars in Semi-Final

Monday 28 October 2019 CDAC

Sam Underhill put in another outstanding performance last Saturday in the superb Semi-Final victory over New  Zealand. All being well, he will start in the World Cup Final against South Africa on Saturday. He has had 2 tries disallowed in his brief England career so far, so let's hope it's 3rd time lucky this coming...

Vacancies: Learning Resource Centre Manager / Exam Invigilators

Tuesday 22 October 2019 SJV

Sir Thomas Rich's is currently seeking to recruit an experienced librarian to manage our Learning Resource Centre full time, term-time only. We are also recruiting Exam Invigilators to work on a flexible basis. Learning Resource Centre Manager We are looking for a motivated, highly organised and enthusiastic librarian to join our...

Drama at Tommies is now on Twitter!

Monday 21 October 2019 PWS

Drama at Tommies is now on Twitter! Follow @TommiesDrama from 4pm TODAY for all the latest info on shows, curriculum and all things performance...

Sam Underhill Selected for World Cup 1/4 Final

Friday 18 October 2019 CDAC

Following his 'man of the match' performance against Argentina, Sam Underhill, who captained our 1st XV in 2013-14, has been selected at open-side for the World Cup 1/4 Final V Australia tomorrow. Good luck Sam...

Schoolbeat workshops for Year 7, 8 and 9 in PSHE

Friday 11 October 2019 RT

Our Schoolbeat representative has run workshops with 7R, 8S and 8R on internet safety (grooming) and exploitation so far. These workshops will be repeated throughout the year for the other form groups and future workshops for all of Key Stage 3 on topics such as, sexting and drugs, have been planned...

Crimestoppers Fearless Talk on Knife Crime to Year 7 (PSHE)

Friday 4 October 2019 RT

7R and 7S found their workshops on knife crime very interesting and informative. These are a few of their reflections following the workshop... "When the Fearless representative came in to talk to us about knife crime, I learnt that lots of teenagers have been tempted to carry a knife. I also...

7R trip to SkillZONE (PSHE)

Wednesday 2 October 2019 RT

7R were the first of the Year 7 forms to visit SkillZONE this academic year, with the rest due to go over the next couple of months. They found the workshops on railway safety, the magistrates court, park safety, internet safety, bus safety and the steps to wellbeing interesting and engaging...

U16A XV V Bishop of Hereford Bluecoat School

Wednesday 2 October 2019 CDAC

Today's U16 N.Midlands Cup Match against the Bishop of Hereford's Blue coat School will now be starting later at 3.45pm. The boys will therefore return to School later than originally planned at approx. 6pm...

From the headmaster - September 2019

Wednesday 25 September 2019 MM

It’s hard to believe that three weeks of the new term have passed already; pupils have settled into their new routines and it really seems as if our new Year 7 and Year 12 students have always been here. In my first assembly of the school year, I referenced a study...

Sport gets Scientific for GCSE and A Level pupils

Monday 23 September 2019 NO

The GCSE and A Level pupils were treated to an insight into Sports Science as a career by former pupil Dr. Nicola Bullock. Since leaving STRS Nicola has become a lead Sports Scientist for the Australian Olympic team. During her career in Australia, she has worked with top athletes across a...

School ski trip - February 2020

Friday 13 September 2019 KM

There are still places available on the ski trip to Austria next year. The visit is planned to take place from Friday 14 to Saturday 22 February 2020 and falls entirely within the school half-term holiday. All students, from beginners to advanced, will find both easy and challenging experiences on a...

A summer of Duke of Edinburgh expeditions

Wednesday 11 September 2019 CER

As a new term starts the Duke of Edinburgh expedition season draws to a close. We have had a very busy summer starting with over 90 Year 10 students completing their assessed expeditions in the Cotswolds in June and July. All students finished successfully despite in one instance a group who...

Open Day and Evening Thursday 26th September

Monday 9 September 2019 SJV

Sir Thomas Rich’s School in Gloucester warmly invites Year 5 and 6 boys and their parents to its next Open Day and Evening on Thursday 26th September. The day is a great opportunity to find out more about Rich’s, tour the school, experience some of the subjects first hand, take part...

Sir Thomas Rich’s School students achieved outstanding GCSE results this year

Thursday 22 August 2019 MM

Sir Thomas Rich’s School students achieved outstanding GCSE results this year, with 47 per cent of all exams being awarded with the very highest grades of 8 or 9 (the equivalent of an A*) All students gained five or more passes and 69% of grades were 7 and above. Headmaster Matthew...

GCSE results will available from 9am on Thursday 22nd August in the School Hall

Tuesday 20 August 2019 MTL

Just a reminder that GCSE results will available from 9am on Thursday 22nd August in the School Hall. Mr Daniell (Head of Upper School) and Mr Stewart (Head of Year 11) will be available to offer support following receipt of results. Mr Lynch (Head of Sixth Form) and Mr O...

Congratulations to Year 13 students

Thursday 15 August 2019 DD

Congratulations to Year 13 students who are celebrating their A Level results today. 194 students received their results and the pass rate at the school was 99.5%. 38% percent of A Level grades awarded to Year 13 pupils were at the highest two grades of A and A* while 90% of...

A Level results will be available from 9am on Thursday 15th August in the Sixth Form Common Room

Wednesday 14 August 2019 MTL

Just reminder that A Level results will be available from 9am on Thursday 15th August in the Sixth Form Common Room. Mr Lynch (Head of Sixth Form), Mr Daniell (Head of Upper School) and Mrs Morris (Higher Education) will available to offer support and guidance following receipt of results. Any students...

From the Headmaster - July 2019

Tuesday 23 July 2019 MM

The last few weeks have been extremely busy with Cricket, the Summer Concert, the Fiesta Ball, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions, Year 12 and Year 7 inductions, Geography trips, the Year 8 and 9 French trip, Year 12 work experience, the Year 7 residential to Osmington Bay, internal School exams...

Eastgate Claim Cock House Title

Friday 19 July 2019 SJV

Eastgate have claimed the Cock House Trophy for 2018-19, following on from their success in the House Athletics earlier in July. House Captain Sam Singha is pictured with the Trophy, which was presented this morning in the final assembly of the year. The competition was hard fought, as ever, with Westgate...

The Legacy 110 projects for the Battlefields Trip

Thursday 18 July 2019 JLC

Alex Price and Guy Cornish both won places on the Battlefields Programme in November, after taking part in a Y9 competition here at school, which involved writing an essay on why we should still remember those who fell in the war and a viva on how they would each help to pass...

Local Primary Pupils Enjoy Rich's Labs

Thursday 18 July 2019 SJV

Year 5 pupils from Hillview Primary in Hucclecote joined us again this week for more science explorations guided by Rich’s Sixth Formers. Pupils had the opportunity to carry out a number of experiments, and to use Bunsen burners for the first time! Hillview took part in our 2018-19 Primary Science CPD...

School Magazine Available Online

Wednesday 17 July 2019 SJV

The latest edition of the School magazine is available to view as a PDF online. Printed copies are available from School reception. https...

Former students offer advice to current Year 12 students

Wednesday 17 July 2019 JAM

Yesterday afternoon eight former students returned to STRS to offer advice, hints and tips to the current Year 12. The returning students are now on a variety of pathways including university at Oxford, Cambridge and Cardiff, on gap years, Art Foundation courses or in employment. The advice from them focused on...

BBC Careers in the Media with Modern Foreign Languages Talk and Workshop

Monday 15 July 2019 JKH

On Thursday 4th July, Year 9 and 10 Language Ambassadors enjoyed a talk and a workshop about careers in the media with Modern Foreign Languages. John Price from the BBC gave a presentation to the boys on the media and BBC Monitoring and discussed careers in languages. The boys then completed...

South African tour party arrive safely

Saturday 13 July 2019 STRS

The South African tour party have arrived safely in Cape Town following their overnight flight. There is no doubt that they will have a memorable experience. Keep an eye on what they are up to on their tour by following @tommiesrugby on twitter...

Year 13 Pupil Signs for Exeter City Football Club

Friday 12 July 2019 SJV

Year 13 student Noah Smerdon has signed for Exeter City Football Club. Noah joins the Club having captained the England Under 18s and having played for Gloucester City and the West Brom youth side. "I'm delighted to have joined Exeter City, I know about the history of the club and the...

Eastgate claim House Athletics title

Friday 12 July 2019 NJS

On Thursday 11th July, the 2019 House Athletics competition took place, with Eastgate claiming first place. In what proved to be a very competitive event, Eastgate took first place from Northgate, with Southgate and Westgate finishing 3rd and 4th respectively. Eight school records were broken throughout the evening. Natalie Sodzi in...

The Jazz Band Performs at Gloucester Cathedral

Friday 12 July 2019 SJV

Hundreds of people gathered in Gloucester Cathedral on Tuesday 25th June for an evening of musical entertainment hosted by the G15 Partnership, an organisation which represents the 12 state-funded secondary schools in the Gloucester City area. The 12 schools, including Sir Thomas Rich’s, joined with The Milestone School, the Gloucester and...

Year 10 workshop on body image and social media, and the dangers of steroids and over-exercising/ under-recovering (PSHE)

Friday 12 July 2019 RT

Ben Caton from South West Sports Education came to talk to Year 10 about having a healthy approach to exercise. The workshop covered the impact that social media has on body image and self-confidence. It also busted myths about exercise, promoting to the pupils the importance of giving your body time to recover...

Bronze Duke of Edinburgh expedition underway

Friday 12 July 2019 NJS

The second half of the groups to complete their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh expedition are well underway. Many have already arrived at the campsite ready for a rest. They have all coped well with the hot and humid conditions. We wish them all the best for the second day tomorrow...

16 – 19 Bursary Fund

Wednesday 10 July 2019 SK

The 16-19 Bursary Fund is a Government scheme to provide financial assistance to those young people who face a financial barrier to continuing in education or training post-16. Full details are available here. Applications from students joining Year 12 are welcome after GCSE results day and from Year 13 in September...

Year 8 Pupil Sets Up Environmentally Friendly Business

Tuesday 9 July 2019 SJV

Year 8 pupil Aahan Patel has been featured on the BBC News website, having set up a successful business selling bamboo straws to bars and restaurants in the Cheltenham area - well done Aahan! https...

House Languages Superquiz 2019

Tuesday 9 July 2019 JKH

Last Monday saw the return of the House Languages competition in the new and exciting format of an Interhouse Superquiz. Teams with contestants from each Key Stage were tested on their linguistic and cultural knowledge. Three heated buzzer rounds were followed by a mixed round which involved all three Key Stages...

Debate team success at EYPUK National Session

Sunday 7 July 2019 AH

On June 27th eight Year 12 students from our talented debate team attended the four day European Youth Parliament UK (EYPUK) summer debate session in Liverpool. Upon arrival the students participated in a range of icebreaker activities to familiarise themselves with the topics for each resolution for debate and their new...

The Onatti French Beginners Play 'Ticket pour l’espace'

Friday 5 July 2019 JKH

Last Wednesday, the Modern Foreign Languages department was pleased to welcome back the Onatti Theatre Company for the last time this year. To date pupils in Years 8-10 have had the opportunity to watch a range of entertaining and engaging plays in French, German and Spanish. Now it was the turn...

1st X1 v ORs X1

Friday 5 July 2019 CDAC

Unfortunately, tonight's 1st X1 match against an ORs X1 has been cancelled. We look forward to the fixture taking place next season...

Huge success in recent national mathematics competitions

Wednesday 3 July 2019 NJS

Over the last number of months many of our students in both Year 7 and Year 8 have participated in various Maths competitions, run by the United Kingdom Maths Trust. At the end of April over 270 boys participated in the Junior Maths Challenge. 185 achieved certificates for their performance with...

Art CPD Course For Teachers

Tuesday 2 July 2019 SJV

There's still time for Secondary Art teachers to book a place on our popular Getting Results in GCSE and A Level Art CPD workshop, taking place on Wednesday 10th July at Sir Thomas Rich's. The one-day workshop is led by Rich's Head of Art and GITEP Art Subject Leader Barry O'Neill, and costs just...

STRS Year 7s support the Lionesses

Tuesday 2 July 2019 CER

The tutor group 7T have been working really hard in Mathematics during the past two weeks by creating a display for their cross-curricular Women's World Cup Mathematics project. They have made the display board into a stadium and have decorated it with their own statistical word problems. All of the Mathematics problems they created have used real data that was collected...

U14 Cricket V King's Gloucester

Friday 28 June 2019 CDAC

The U14 Cricket match V King's tomorrow [29-6-19] will now take place at Huntley CC starting at the earlier time of 10am. Players should meet at school at 9am...

Refugee Week 2019- Three Choirs Festival #WhereIsMyHome Project (PSHE)

Wednesday 26 June 2019 RT

"Home is a place that you can go to after a long, hard day of working. Home is a place you can go to be fed and a place you can go to be happy. A home is a blessing." The Three Choirs Festival and the PSHE Department at STRS organised for Refugee...

Politics Student Shortlisted For Prestigious Essay Prize

Wednesday 26 June 2019 SJV

A Level Politics student Natalie Sodzi won Highly Commended at a prize-giving ceremony for The New College of The Humanities Essay Competition in London on 25th June. This prestigious competition is open to students who are in their penultimate year of secondary education, and who are interested in studying humanities or...

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze expedition underway

Friday 21 June 2019 NJS

Seven groups of Year 10 boys set off this morning on the assessed expedition of their Duke of Edinburgh award. It looks like the weather will be kind to them both today and tomorrow. We wish them all well...

From the Headmaster - June 2019

Friday 21 June 2019 MM

As we are coming to the end of a very busy few weeks of ‘internal examinations’ for the Lower School and Year 12, and the last GCE A-Levels and GCSEs are taking place, we can perhaps begin to think of the summer ahead. But, as ever, there is much to be...

Cricket V Monmouth surrenders to weather.

Friday 14 June 2019 CDAC

All matches against Monmouth have been cancelled this weekend. There is standing water on both squares and more rain due tonight and tomorrow here and in Wales...

Summer Fiesta Ball

Thursday 13 June 2019 VN

The arrangements for the Summer Fiesta Ball on Saturday 6 July are coming together well. We have tables of parents, staff and alumni all looking forward to an evening of dining and dancing supporting our school. The caterers have asked for final numbers by Saturday 22 June so if you still...

Lead sponsors for the 2020 Careers' Fayre

Thursday 13 June 2019 VN

Sir Thomas Rich’s are delighted to announce that Kirby & Knott Financial Planning will be lead sponsors for the 2019/2020 Careers' Fayre. This is a key part of the school’s support for students to engage with employers and Universities. The day will see numerous representatives covering an expansive array of career...

Cricket Cancelled

Thursday 13 June 2019 CDAC

Today's U12s County game against The Cotswold School  and U15A & B games V Dean Close have all been cancelled...

Cheltenham Festival Success for Year 9 pupil

Tuesday 4 June 2019 NO

Mitchel Emery, of Year 9, recently competed at the Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts. He was competing against 16 other performers from around the county in the Solo Acting class. Mitchel delivered an absolutely faultless and totally believable performance, ultimately winning the competition. He scored 88 out of a possible 90...

New Vacancy - Sports Coach (Rugby and Cricket)

Wednesday 29 May 2019 SJV

Sports Coach - part-time, term-time only (20 hours a week) Rich's large and well-equipped Sports Department is host to our hard working and high-achieving rugby and cricket teams. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a part-time, well qualified and enthusiastic Sports Coach with expertise in rugby and/or cricket to join...

Mindfulness CPD Workshop at Rich's 11th June

Friday 24 May 2019 SJV

There’s still time for teachers and support staff to book on to our one-day Mindfulness for Young People CPD workshop on 11th June. Covering the science behind the teenage brain and stress, the course looks in detail at: Mental health and young people: what are the issues? What is Mindfulness? The...

Our Modern Foreign Language Assistants spend their last day in school

Friday 24 May 2019 JKH

Today we said a fond farewell to our Modern Foreign Language Assistants who have come to the end of their placement in the school. Aylin, Pierre and Agustin have been very much part of the languages team since their arrival in September. Pupils in the Sixth Form at Sir Thomas Rich...

DRAMA DEPARTMENT TRIP TO LONDON

Wednesday 22 May 2019 SEJ

22 Students and 3 staff visited London for an engaging and eye-opening theatre experience.  The trip began with a backstage tour of the National Theatre which provided an engaging insight into the theatre industry. Students were able to explore every aspect of what it takes to stage a London show. They were given an...

New Vacancy - Head of Drama/Teacher of Drama (maternity cover)

Friday 17 May 2019 SJV

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and creative colleague to contribute to the leadership of the successful Drama Department at STRS. This one-year, fixed-term post is equally well-suited to an experienced colleague or an enthusiastic professional seeking leadership opportunities. For the right candidate, a TLR will be available and...

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Practice Expedition 2019

Thursday 16 May 2019 SLJ

Ninety-one Year 10 students arrived at the car park in Bourton-on-the-Water last Saturday ready to start their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Practice Expedition. Apart from a few adjustments to their packing and an evening out of the loads amongst the teams, all were properly prepared and kitted out for their expedition...

Formal written GCSE and GCE examinations begin

Monday 13 May 2019 NJS

The sun shining can only indicate one thing, the start of the formal written GCSE and GCE examinations. We wish all of our students the best of luck over the coming weeks as they sit these important qualifications...

From the Headmaster - May 2019

Wednesday 8 May 2019 MM

This is a rather unusual time of year in School as our normal rhythms are disrupted by the departure of year groups as they complete their final preparations for public examinations. Year 11 completed their last day of formal teaching on Thursday 2 May and Year 13 will commence their revision...

Jazz Band perform at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival

Monday 6 May 2019 NJS

The Jazz Band were delighted to perform on Sunday 5th May at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival, performing in Jazz It Up: Schools, on the Free Stage in Montpellier Gardens. With pupils from every year group part of the band, they did the school extremely proud. Many thanks to Mrs Jones to...

Year 11 enjoy Battlesports trip

Friday 3 May 2019 NJS

Following the final day of formal lessons yesterday, Year 11 went on a morning of laser combat at Battlesports Glos. in the Forest of Dean. Split into two groups, they participated in different missions throughout a 2 hour window of game play. It was a fantastic way to relax together before the formal...

Quiz and Pudding Night

Friday 3 May 2019 CDAC

A Quiz and Pudding Night has been arranged in aid of the Senior Rugby Tour to South Africa on Friday 10th May in the Hall at 7.30pm. There will also be a Licensed bar and raffle, and the winning team will receive a prize of £25. Tickets are £6 and can be obtained...

Science Assembly at Longford Park Primary

Wednesday 1 May 2019 SJV

Year 12 STEM Ambassadors planned and delivered a fun, interactive science assembly with the help of Year 7 students at Longford Park Primary Academy this morning, during their Science Week. Sir Thomas Rich’s Teaching School Alliance runs a successful Primary Science CPD Programme for primary teachers and TAs. If you work...

Get Into Teaching

Wednesday 1 May 2019 SJV

Considering a career in teaching? Teacher training taster days can provide a unique insight into what a teacher’s day is really like. The Sir Thomas Rich’s Teaching School Alliance runs regular, free taster days at Rich’s, Cleeve School, Barnwood Park and Tewkesbury School. Our next session takes place on Friday 24th...

Don Bisset - attendance at British National Swimming Championships April 2019

Tuesday 30 April 2019 CDAC

Don Bisset - attendance at British National Swimming Championships in April ‘19    Don Bisset of Y13 qualified and attended the British Swimming Championships during the Easter Break for the Men’s Open 400m Individual Medley.   Don achieved a very creditable personal best of 4.40.70, which was an excellent result for...

Year 9 Language Ambassadors visit Elmbridge Primary School

Tuesday 30 April 2019 JKH

On Wednesday afternoon, the Year 9 Modern Foreign Language ambassadors visited Elmbridge Primary School to teach Year 4 pupils some French, German and Spanish. The ambassadors were very well prepared with a range of activities, which they used to teach pupils new vocabulary such as numbers and colours. Each class had the benefit of...

Summer Fiesta Ball

Monday 29 April 2019 VN

Come and enjoy a summer evening of dining, dancing and entertainment at our Summer Fiesta Ball on Saturday 6 July 2019. We have lined up a three course meal, gin bar, magician, jazz band as well as live music. Tickets are available online now via the link below: https...

Scholastic Book Club open until May 13th only!

Friday 26 April 2019 JLC

Our new Scholastic Book Club is up and running! Go to http://schools.scholastic.co.uk/sir-thomas-richs to browse the latest books and order online. For every £1 you spend on this month’s Book Club, our school will earn 25p in Scholastic Rewards. Please place your order online by May 13th, 2019...

Back in time to El Viejo Saloon for the Onatti Spanish Play

Tuesday 23 April 2019 JKH

On the last day of the Spring term, we headed back in time with the Onatti Company for the Spanish play. The group performed the play ‘El Viejo Saloon’ to an enthusiastic audience who were keen to participate at every opportunity. The story was set in the wild west of America...

From the Headmaster - April 2019

Wednesday 10 April 2019 MM

My message at the whole school end of term assembly was inspired by a film that influenced me when I was growing up: Dead Poets Society. Released in 1989, the film sees Robin Williams play the part of an inspirational teacher who challenges his class to seize the day and follow...

House Netball

Thursday 4 April 2019 MFB

Well done to all the girls who took part in house netball this year. The weather was not kind to us, but we persevered and played through some heavy showers. The sun came out for the final game and we managed to have a photo under the rainbow that appeared! The...

Teacher Taster Training Day - 24th May

Wednesday 3 April 2019 SJV

We welcome both recent graduates and career changers to our Taster Days, which provide an opportunity to discover more about life as a teacher, as well as to investigate the financial aspects of training to be a teacher. The next Taster takes place on 24th May and starts at Tewkesbury School...

From the Headmaster - March 2019

Friday 29 March 2019 MM

School Funding You will no doubt be aware of the ongoing national debate regarding school funding that has culminated recently in thousands of head teachers writing to their parent bodies regarding the situation. Whilst the current education secretary, Damian Hinds, has pledged to make the "strongest case" for school funding ahead...

From the Headmaster - March 2019

Friday 29 March 2019 MM

School Funding You will no doubt be aware of the ongoing national debate regarding school funding that has culminated recently in thousands of head teachers writing to their parent bodies regarding the situation. Whilst the current education secretary, Damian Hinds, has pledged to make the "strongest case" for school funding ahead...

Our Language Ambassadors attend GCSE Languages Conference at The University of Bristol

Tuesday 12 March 2019 JKH

Last Wednesday a group of 14 Language Ambassadors had the opportunity to attend a Languages Conference at The University of Bristol. It was the chance to learn more about the study of languages post A-Level and hear first hand from students present and past who chatted about their year abroad and...

Göttingen Exchange 2019

Friday 8 March 2019 MVF

The Exchange celebrates its 40th year in style with another successful visit. Together with pupils from Denmark Road our Year 10s are enjoying a return trip to visit their exchange partners in Gottingen. The highlights so far have been a day trip to Berlin and of course sampling all the local foods...

World Book Day

Friday 8 March 2019 JLC

World Book Day was celebrated over more than one day at STRS this year. The English department, the DT department and the LRC have combined to create a series of events to inspire writing and nurture the love of reading. We launched our Love Reading week with the Scholastic Book Fair...

Debate society win the South West National European Youth Parliament UK debate and progress to the Region final

Tuesday 5 March 2019 AH

On Monday eight year 12 students took part in the South West Region European Youth Parliament UK debate. They travelled to County Hall in Exeter to compete against 5 other extremely well prepared school teams to earn the right to progress through to the four-day National event in June. Throughout the...

Sixth Form Work Experience in Germany, France and Spain

Sunday 3 March 2019 JKH

During half term, our Sixth Form MFL students spent time in France, Spain and Germany completing a Work Experience placement. This was the ideal opportunity to practise their language skills and experience first-hand the life and culture in the country of their chosen language. The students chose work placements from an...

From the Headmaster - February 2019

Friday 1 March 2019 MM

As February is drawing to a close and as we reach the half way point in the school year, I’ve been reflecting on how busy and purposeful school life is at Sir Thomas Rich’s. Internal examinations took place this week for Year 10, and more importantly Trial examinations are on the...

The Richian - Latest Issue Available Now

Thursday 28 February 2019 SJV

The new issue of the School magazine, The Richian, has just been published and is available on the website at https://strschool.co.uk/parents/newsletters. Every pupil has been given a copy to take home, and additional copies are available from reception...

Fun Science Assembly at Local Primary School

Wednesday 27 February 2019 SJV

Sir Thomas Rich’s was invited to Hillview Primary School recently to deliver a science assembly to inspire Year 5 and Year 6 pupils. Four Year 12 Rich’s students planned the assembly, with help from six Year 7 students. The assembly was highly interactive with lots of audience participation, and was enjoyed...

Book Fair Success

Monday 25 February 2019 JLC

Our Book Fair went like a dream! Students thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to browse new books and to make recommendations to each other. Book sales were tremendous and as a result we now have £600 to spend on new books from the Scholastic range. It was so nice to see such...

Steve Cole Author Visit

Monday 25 February 2019 JLC

Steve Cole is visiting STRS on February 26th to talk to Years 7 to 9 about his books, his writing, and particularly his passion for gadgets and gizmos. This is a great opportunity to meet a real author, to share in his love of writing and to inspire both reading and...

USA Politics trip enjoying NYC and DC

Sunday 17 February 2019 DD

27 pupils and two members of staff are currently enjoying a fascinating trip to the USA. We had a great time in New York on Thursday and Friday. On Thurdsay, we enjoyed the fast pace and diversity of the Big Apple, drinking in the buzz of Times Square and the spectacular...

Year 9 Young Entrepreneur Day

Thursday 14 February 2019 JAM

Year 9 participated in a Young Entrepreneur Day today run by GFirst. The boys worked in teams of 5 to create a scientific invention that could be launched to market. Each group created a presentation with details of their product design, marketing and financial plans. The judging panel of business volunteers...

Surprise visit to Downing Street

Wednesday 13 February 2019 FJB

Year 13 Economists have a surprise visit to Downing Street after participating in “Minister for a Day Challenge” at Admiralty House in Westminster...

U13 Rugby V Old Swinford Hospital School on Sat 9th Feb

Friday 8 February 2019 cdac

Both U13 Rugby matches V Old Swinford Hospital have been cancelled tomorrow, Sat 9th Feb, due to waterlogged pitches...

KS4 Badminton team come second in Gloucestershire School Game's County Finals.

Wednesday 6 February 2019 DPT

The KS4 Badminton team competed in the county finals tournament on Tuesday after easily winning the district finals. The team comfortably beat Farmors, Rednock and Forest High 5-0. Balcarras also went into the final game undefeated so it was set up for the third year in a row with the last...

KS3 Badminton Team win Gloucestershire School Game's County Finals

Wednesday 6 February 2019 DPT

Congratulations to the KS3 Badminton team in winning the county finals for the second year in a row. The team of Ansh Nair, Sai Kenche, Justin Abraham and Elvis Edakkara easily beat Deer Park and Newent schools 5-0. They had tougher games against Balcarras (3rd overall) and Katharine Lady Berkeley's school (2nd overall...

Onatti German Play 'So eine Nervensäge'

Friday 1 February 2019 JKH

On Tuesday, the German department was delighted to welcome the Onatti Company for the second of the Modern Foreign Language Plays this year. The actors performed the play ‘So eine Nervensäge’ in front of a very attentive and enthusiastic audience. The story is a funny story about two siblings. Lydia has...

Sixth Form Open Evening Tues 5th Feb: Intro talks 6.30pm and 7.30pm, main School Hall

Wednesday 30 January 2019 SJV

Sixth Form Open Evening introductory talks take place at 6.30pm and 7.30pm in the main School Hall on Tuesday 5th February. Come along to view our modern Sixth Form facilities, find out about the wide range of A Level courses and superb extra-curricular opportunities we offer, meet current Year 12 and 13...

Netball teams place 1st and 4th in the 'Gloucestershire Challenge Cup'

Wednesday 30 January 2019 MFB

Well done to our A and B teams who played with enthusiasm and commitment at the recent Challenge Cup. Our A team won the overall tournament, beating tough opposition such as Pates and Stroud High. We have worked hard in training to improve our skills and team play. We are also thrilled that...

New vacancies

Monday 28 January 2019 JEM

We are seeking to appoint for September 2019, a Head of English and a Teacher of Science with a specialism in Biology (both permanent, full-time posts).  For further details, please visit [Vacancies] on our website...

School Book Fair 8th - 13th February

Monday 28 January 2019 JLC

On the 8th - 13th February, the bookshop comes to Tommies. Help to make it a success. Buy books for yourself, your siblings and your friends. Our book range is fantastic and you will find many of the best-selling books which are flying off the shelves in your local book store. Books range...

Careers and HE Fayre 2019

Monday 28 January 2019 JAM

The Careers and HE Fayre 2019 was held on Friday 25th January. The School hosted 50 companies and 42 universities for the morning across two fayres which were visited by students in Year 8 - 13. In addition, there was 27 Careers Talks that students of Year 11 and 12 could...

Sixth Form Opening Evening 5th February

Friday 25 January 2019 SJV

Sir Thomas Rich’s warmly invites Year 11 boys and girls, and their families, to join us at our Sixth Form Open Evening on Tuesday 5th February 2019, from 6.30pm. As one of the highest attaining schools in the country, Rich’s attracts high-ability students who work hard and aspire to achieve the...

Sad news about former Headmaster

Thursday 17 January 2019 DD

It is with sadness that Sir Thomas Rich’s School has learned of the death of former Headmaster, Tony Stocks, on 15 January. Mr Stocks was 95 and he died peacefully in his sleep. Mr Stocks was an inspirational Headmaster implementing many much needed reforms to education in the School. He oversaw...

From the Headmaster - January 2019

Wednesday 16 January 2019 MM

I hope it is not too late to wish you a Happy New Year. It is difficult to believe that we are already into the second week of the new term. The full range of sports and music practices are of course underway, along with the varied mix of extra-curricular activities...

Free Teacher Training Taster Day at Rich's

Wednesday 9 January 2019 SJV

New year new career? If you're interested in a career in teaching, come along to the free Teacher Training Taster Day at Sir Thomas Rich's and Barnwood Park School on Wednesday 23rd January. The day is for anyone interested in finding out more about a career in teaching - whether you...