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Sir Thomas Rich's School Garde Ta Foy (Keep The Faith) It was founded in 1666 by Sir Thomas Rich.

Sir Thomas Rich's School is a grammar school with academy status for boys (aged 11–18) and girls (aged 16–18, in the sixth form) in Longlevens, Gloucester, England, locally known as "Tommies".

House Chess results: Southgate win! Over the course of a week, pupils from all five Houses competed in our annual House ...
15/10/2026

House Chess results: Southgate win! Over the course of a week, pupils from all five Houses competed in our annual House Chess Competition. The event showcased strategic thinking, patience and determination, with competitors earning points for their House through a series of challenging matches held throughout the week.

After some closely contested games, Southgate emerged as House Chess Champions with 20 points, narrowly ahead of Westgate on 18 points. Newgate secured third place with 12 points, followed by Northgate on 9 points and Eastgate on 8 points.

🏆Results
🔵Southgate – 20 points
🔴Westgate – 18 points
🟣Newgate – 12 points
🟢Northgate – 9 points
🟡Eastgate – 8 points

A huge thank you to all the pupils who took part and represented their Houses so positively throughout the competition. We would also like to thank the members of staff who gave their time during the week to supervise matches, organise fixtures and support the event. Their commitment helped make the competition a success. Well done to everyone involved.

15/10/2026

📣We're recruiting for Invigilators to join our friendly Examinations Team.

ℹ We have several posts available, and the job will operate as claim only on an ‘as and when required’ mutual basis. For further information please refer to our website and/or arrange to speak with Jo Tyler, Examinations Officer.

🔗See www.strschool.co.uk/about/vacancies for full details and to apply.

📅Closing date: 23 November, 9am.

Nine of our Year 9 French students attended an excellent 'Francophonie' MFL event at Pate’s Grammar School in Cheltenham...
15/10/2026

Nine of our Year 9 French students attended an excellent 'Francophonie' MFL event at Pate’s Grammar School in Cheltenham on Monday morning. They met French authors, took part in a Q&A session and enjoyed a range of language-based activities, all in French. The event was a fantastic opportunity to develop their language skills, build confidence and explore French literature in an engaging setting beyond the classroom.

🚗Open Day and Evening - Thursday 15 October 🚗Please head to Gate 1 on arrival and park on the tennis courts - staff and ...
13/10/2026

🚗Open Day and Evening - Thursday 15 October 🚗

Please head to Gate 1 on arrival and park on the tennis courts - staff and Sixth Form students will be on hand to direct you!

We very much appreciate all visitors parking on the school site in order to minimise the impact of traffic on our neighbours.

Please arrive shortly before your booked intro talk time in order to stagger arrivals and departures.

ℹ Further info or questions: [email protected]

🎟 To book a place on 15 October (Year 4/5 pupils only):
🔗 https://strschool.co.uk/admissions/opendays



ℹ Note - Year 6 pupils who reached the qualifying standard in the recent Admissions Test will be invited to a special additional open event next week, please contact [email protected] if you have not received an email.

A few more from the recent A Level Biology fieldtrip to the Margam Discovery Centre, which is run buy the Field Studies ...
12/10/2026

A few more from the recent A Level Biology fieldtrip to the Margam Discovery Centre, which is run buy the Field Studies Council and is located near Port Talbot; we were incredibly lucky with the weather!

Ying-Tai in Year 11 recently competed in the qualifying round of the German Math Olympiad, scoring an amazing 89 out of ...
12/10/2026

Ying-Tai in Year 11 recently competed in the qualifying round of the German Math Olympiad, scoring an amazing 89 out of 100 and answering 27 out of 30 questions correctly. This outstanding result has secured him direct qualification for the Grand Final in Berlin in May 2027, where he will represent the UK.

A huge well done to Ying-Tai, we look forward to following your progress in the competition!

09/10/2026

We thoroughly enjoyed our annual Prize Giving last Friday - a huge thank you to Ms Rachel Thorpe, Head of Alcester Grammar School, for awarding the prizes to pupils ranging from current Year 8s to our recent leavers!

We're launching our 'recommended reads' this term, and any pupils or staff can contribute! First off is Max in Year 13, ...
09/10/2026

We're launching our 'recommended reads' this term, and any pupils or staff can contribute! First off is Max in Year 13, who is studying History, Politics and Biology, and has chosen 'How to Change Your Mind' by Michael Pollan.

Max says:

"Why is Psilocybin a Class A drug, but alcohol, which by some expert measures causes more harm to society, legal? Having been used for millennia in medical and religious ceremonies, psychedelics have now been stigmatised for over half a century, despite modern medical trials suggesting an unexpected value.

"Pollan, a sceptical journalist, investigates psychedelics’ history, the science behind them and his own experiences. He traces their story from Mazatec ceremonies, to striking research suggesting these substances could treat chronic mental illness and addiction, before prohibition in the 1970s after the counterculture movement, which froze research for decades.

"Pollan dives into the biological effect such substances have on human consciousness, acting on the 5-HT2A receptors, quieting the brain’s default mode network – the “ego”, an effect also seen in meditation. This offers an interesting link to our A Level Biology topic on nervous systems. While the risks behind these drugs are real and the trials are small, Pollan questions whether our drug and research laws reflect the evidence or history behind psychedelic drugs. For those looking to find links between deep biology and historical movements, Pollan’s How to Change Your Mind is an essential read."

Pupils who would like to recommend a book can choose fiction or non-fiction, and submit a video review, voice note or a written piece - the choice is yours! See any member of staff in the English Department to contribute.

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Oakleaze, Longlevens
Gloucester
GL20LF

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