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Head Girl Hustings Inspire the Senior School Community
This morning's assembly at Royal High was an inspiring showcase of leadership, passion, and ambition as seven brilliant Year 12 students stepped forward to present their case for becoming the next Head Girl.

Staff Sports Day: Chaos, Laughter, and Some Questionable Athleticism for Comic Relief
This afternoon the Senior School community witnessed a sporting spectacle like no other, as teachers traded textbooks for trainers in a hilarious Staff Sports Day, all in aid of Comic Relief. Organised by our brilliant Year 13 Charity Prefects, Jess and Ashleigh with the help of Amelie, the event saw around 20 teachers stepping up to represent their houses in an afternoon of friendly(ish) competition.

Royal High Sixth Formers shine at Bath International Schools' Model United Nations
Royal High School Sixth Form recently joined schools from across Bath for the annual Bath International Schools’ Model United Nations (BISMUN), a prestigious event hosted by Kingswood School. Over the course of an action-packed weekend, more than 400 students from the UK—and even as far as Mexico—came together to engage in high-level debates and diplomacy.Fourteen of our students proudly represented the delegations of Malaysia, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe. Throughout the conference, they debated pressing global issues, including biodiversity, women’s rights, and international political conflicts, showcasing their depth of knowledge and commitment to global affairs.

The Elements: A Dazzling Display of Dance and Creativity
This year’s annual dance show, The Elements, is a spectacular celebration of movement and creativity. Featuring over 60 dancers from the Senior School and 33 from the Prep School, the production brought the theme of the four elements, earth, water, fire, and air, to life through a diverse range of dance styles. Rehearsals for the show began back in October, with students dedicating their lunchtimes and GCSE Dance lessons to perfecting their performances. Their hard work and commitment culminated in a showcase of both individual expression and collaborative choreography.

Royal High Drama Students Shine at the Mid-Somerset Festival 2025
In a remarkable display of talent and dedication, 46 Royal High Drama students took part in the prestigious Mid-Somerset Festival 2025 in Bath, showcasing their skills in a range of Speech and Drama categories.

Royal High Student’s Dress Shines on the Oscars Red Carpet
For most designers, creating a gown for the Oscars is a lifelong dream—but for Year 13 student Bella, that dream became a reality at just 17 years old.Studying A Level Drama with Costume Design, Bella was given an extraordinary opportunity: to design and make a dress for a fellow student to wear to Hollywood’s biggest night. The stunning pale pink gown, featuring elegant puff sleeves and a flowing skirt, was not only worn on the red carpet but also photographed by the world’s press and seen live on screen.

International Women's Day - Celebratory Assembly
This morning, our school came together for a truly inspiring International Women’s Day assembly, embracing the theme: “Empowered Women Empower Women.” It was a moment to reflect, to celebrate, and to remind ourselves of the strength we gain when we lift each other up.

Sixth Form Winter Ball
Our Sixth Form girls stepped back in time to the Roaring Twenties with their Great Gatsby themed winter ball. Organised by our students themselves, the night was a celebration of glitz and glamour, and the Sixth Form community spirit. It was an unforgettable evening of fun and laughter, with fantastic djing from Music Tech student Jemima.

IB2 prepare for student life beyond school with cooking on a budget session
Our Food and Nutrition Teacher, Miss Emily Goy, ran a special ‘cooking on a budget’ session this week for our IB2 students, to prepare them for student life.