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Royal High welcomes new Head, Ms Heidi-Jayne Boyes
New Head, Ms Heidi-Jayne Boyes, encourages students and staff to reflect on resolutions to enable them to flourish in first week at Royal High School Bath, GDST.
Weekend fun in boarding: climbing and crochet
Our Boarders enjoyed a weekend full of fun with climbing, crafts and sport.Â
Ms Boyes' reflections on the week ending 10 January 2025
Rooted in Aristotle’s timeless philosophy, eudaimonia—or flourishing—remains as relevant today as ever. Ms Boyes spoke in assembly at the Senior School about the concept explored by Corey Keyes, a leading sociologist and psychologist, in his book Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down. Keyes emphasizes the importance of belonging and being challenged as keys to thriving, alongside identifying 14 signs of flourishing. Ms Boyes encouraged students and staff alike to embrace this fresh perspective for the new year, with five actionable "vitamins" to help our community thrive and flourish.Â
Imogen, Year 12, competes in Europe Netball U19 Tournament
We are so proud of Year 12 Sports Scholar, Imogen, who travelled to Edinburgh on the 13-15th of December, to compete in the Europe Netball U19 tournament, representing Northern Ireland. Imogen played Goal Defence against teams from Scotland, Wales, France, Gibraltar, Ireland, and the Isle of Man. She played in 6 matches over two days, winning everything on day 1 and placing fourth overall.Â
Bath Philharmonia's Young Carers' Choir record Christmas single in our music school
The Royal High School Bath was delighted to support the recent recording of Love is Enough, a new Christmas charity single by Bath Philharmonia's Young Carers' Choir, which is currently in the top 40 singles chart. Â
Classics Department hosts best-selling author Ben Kane
During their Classics lesson on Monday 9th December, Year 9 were treated to a visit by Sunday Times bestselling author Ben Kane who, dressed in Roman military kit, described the realities of daily Roman life.Â
Anastasia our 2024 musical production
What an incredible opening night! Anastasia the Broadway musical is go! Featuring a cast of 70 performers, student orchestra, student tech crew and backstage team, our 2024 school musical is a triumph, and highlights the remarkable commitment and breadth of talent within our Performing Arts department. Wishing the cast and crew a fantastic weekend of shows.
Dickensian Spirit
At Royal High we will be fully entering this Dickensian spirit for the last few days of term. Our House Christmas trees grow more beautiful by the day, our Christmas entertainment Anastasia is playing to packed houses and Tuesday will bring our Christmas jumper day and Christmas lunch as well as carolling a-plenty at the Extravaganza and the Abbey on Wednesday. I hope the students and their families enjoy every last moment!Â
Boarders' Christmas Celebration
Royal High boarders from School House and Gloucester House gathered for our annual Christmas feast on Saturday evening. They enjoyed festive beverages and a delicious three-course dinner, followed by a fantastic disco and photo booth fun. It was a glamorous and memorable night for everyone!Â