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Primary, enrolled its first pupils in 2016; whilst work continued on Phase 2, the Senior School, for Years 7 and 8, which
opened for the 2018/19 academic year. Plans to complete the final Phase of the Senior School are in place for 2019/20.
Throughout initial negotiations it was conditional that the School’s facilities must compliment the high standard of education
offered at RGSGQ. This is prevalent with the School’s state-of-the-art resources, spacious classrooms, first-class sports
facilities, a swimming pool and fully-equipped playground; and where specialist subjects benefit from a Science lab, IT Suite
and Music Technology room.
The determined efforts of all parties concerned which include the Chairman, the Governing Body and the Head of School,
serve to maintain and preserve the RGS’s educational expectations of all round excellence.
Academic Programme and Extra-Curricular Activities
The School follows a bespoke British Curriculum, which includes the RGS enhanced Learning Habits. These Learning Habits
include the ability to learn with creativity, to work effectively with others, to be reflective and to take responsibility for a
pupil’s own learning and organisation.
From this, pupils achieve the outstanding academic progress for which the School is renowned, and equips them with life
skills for the challenges they will face beyond life at the RGS. They will have the know-how, the ability, social skills and
confidence to achieve their ambitions.
At the RGS, learning extends beyond the classroom. An extended day is available to all pupils. Each term offers a wide range
of Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) across the whole school, from Early Years to Key Stage 3. Parents and pupils are
encouraged to provide input as to the kind of ECAs they would like the School to offer and currently they include:
Science Club; Mindfulness; Music Technology; Football (Boys & Girls); Creative Writing; Art Club; Gymnastics; Book
Club; Cooking; Drama; Sensory Play; Variety Sports; Ukelele, Guitar & Keyboard Club; Maths Club; Sewing Club, Singing,
Arabic; French and more.
ECAs are varied throughout the academic year to inspire and motivate pupils’ interest; as are the RGS whole school events
which involve parents and pupils participating together in a vibrant setting for International Day, Qatar National Day and the
Annual Spring Fair, among others. The RGS aspires to bring families together. With the commitment and dedication of an
active Parents’ Association, alongside an army of enthusiastic parent volunteers, regular weekend picnics, monthly coffee
mornings and whole school events allow for a strong bond to develop amongst pupils and parents alike.
Whole School Community and Achievements
The RGS offers a diverse range of initiatives to encourage the academic and personal growth of its pupils. Displaying and
celebrating pupils’ work is essential for building self-confidence. The weekly Thursday ‘Achievement Assembly’ recognises
and praises those pupils who have excelled during the week and demonstrated one or more of the RGS Learning Habits, such
as teamwork, independence and reasoning. Superstar Certificates are presented for academic achievement and excellent all
round behavior. Trophies are presented to the ‘Class of the Week’ for attendance and punctuality. Good manners and healthy
eating are rewarded with an invitation to join the Head of School for lunch at the Top Table. The highly effective rewards
system acknowledges and celebrates the achievements and successes of all RGSGQ pupils.
Throughout the year, awareness days and specific topic weeks are held to promote areas of learning; such as Health Week,
Book Week, Art Week, Maths Week and more. While regular Parents’ Workshops are offered to encourage an understanding
and involvement in their child’s learning and include Early Years Phonics and Early Years Writing Workshops; Parents’
Maths Workshops and a Reading Comprehension Workshop. Each contributing towards the development and collaboration of
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