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composers@rbc – Henry H – Lonely World With You

Headmaster’s Assembly, Monday 1 March 2021

Spiritual Assembly, Thursday 25 February 2021 – Reading Blue Coat School

Spiritual Assembly, Thursday 25 February 2021

Headmaster’s Assembly, Monday 22 February 2021

composers@rbc – Sci-Fi Lullaby – Jake P

From the Aldworth Partnership Share Wokingham are supporting over 170 local families each week with food parcels and the Aldwor…

Spiritual Assembly, Thursday 11 February 2021

OJ’s Day: Breaking the Screen Routine

composers@rbc – Ashwyn R – Year 10 – Elegie Italiano

Headmaster’s Assembly, Monday 8 February 2021

Spiritual Assembly, Thursday 4 February 2021

Headmaster’s Assembly, Monday 1 February 2021

composers@rbc – Zac G – Locked Up World

Break the Screen Routine, Wednesday 3 February 2021

Holocaust Memorial Day Assembly, Thursday 28 January 2021

Creative projects

snow cricket$ at 15.00.19

Headmaster’s Assembly, Monday 25 January 2021

composers@rbc Nathan M Film Composition

Photos from Reading Old Blues Association's post

Airbus Apprenticeship, with George M – Reading Blue Coat School

Airbus Apprenticeship, with George M

Headmaster’s Assembly, Monday 18 January 2021

Scholars' Recital – Bach A Minor Violin Concerto

Spiritual Assembly, Thursday 14 January 2021

Headmaster’s Assembly, Monday 11 January 2021

Year 12 Band plays The Strokes and The Arctic Monkeys

Spiritual Assembly, Thursday 7 January 2021

Headmaster’s Start of Term Assembly, January 2021

Year 7 End of Term Assembly – Reading Blue Coat School

Year 7 End of Term Assembly

Photos from SHARE Wokingham's post

Reading Blue Coat Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 2020

Year 8 End of term assembly – Reading Blue Coat School

Year 8 End of term assembly

Year 9 Band feat Lenny B – Are You Gonna Go My Way?

Football training for the upcoming season will be held on Saturday 5 and 12 December. Communication will be made if these traini…

RBC Arts Assembly Autumn Term 2020

Scholar's Recital – Will L plays Chopin Mazurka in A minor

The Grandest Concert Yet! – Reading Blue Coat School

The Grandest Concert Yet!

Anti Bullying Week, Reading Blue Coat

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As Anti-Bullying week gets underway we are pleased to share Year 8, Jai B's thought provoking poem entitled The Invisible War. T…

RBC Big Band feat Bentley B – As Long as I'm Singing

Remembrance Day 2020 – Reading Blue Coat School

Remembrance Day 2020

Welcome to Reading Blue Coat!

Remembrance Day

Scholar's Recital Joel W sings Angels – YouTube

Mid-morning on BBC Radio Berkshire – With Bill Buckley (06/11/2020) – BBC Sounds

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Instagram Post by Paddy Spiers • November 2, 2020 at 11:04AM PST

Green fingers at Blue Coat sees a growing concern – The Wokingham Paper

BYSO Socially Distanced Rehearsal – October 2020

We're so pleased to welcome back our wonderful pupils, teachers and staff members to the second half of the Autumn term!

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We are seeking a part time Housekeeper to work solely to service the requirements of the Headmaster and his family (wife and 4 b…

Great to have our Year 10s out for rugby training this evening, particularly now the rain has stopped!

Josh H plays Wieniawski's Legende

Cat's GSR Challenge

Reading Blue Coat's An Evening of Drama

Ella W sings Burn from Hamilton

Blue Coats and Green Fingers! – Reading Blue Coat School

Almost ready to roll!

Mid-morning on BBC Radio Berkshire – With Bill Buckley (08/10/2020) – BBC Sounds

An Evening of Drama

Blue Coats and Green Fingers!

Main – School Virtual Open Day

Guy B Scholar's Recital Haydn Trumpet Concerto

Students study forest and plant diversity at the Englefield Estate

If you are not already tuned in, please join us on YouTube for the live broadcast of our Newcomers’ concert. It’s off to a great…

Nathan M Paul Creston Marimba Concert 1st Mvt

Alex M-Z Schubert Piano Sonata D459

A huge thanks to ALL our staff for working so hard especially this past week getting ready to welcome both current and new students on Monday – we can’t wait to see you all. Strange but exciting times!

Some more of our new Year 7 pupils in their activities carousel this morning!

Great to welcome our Year 7 pupils to Reading Blue Coat on their induction day!

GCSES 2020: Reading Blue Coat celebrate 52% of grades 9 and 8 – The Wokingham Paper

Wishing the best of luck to all of our Year 13 pupils receiving A Level Results today. The Reading Blue Coat community is so proud of all the hard work you have put in to your studies, and for taking remote learning so well in your stride!

Princess Beatrice's wedding photos released

In May, hundreds of the Blue Coat Community took part in #RBC4NHS challenge. Together, we covered 11, 510km and raised vital funds for the NHS. Some of the money raised went to Royal Cornwall Hospital and below is a message of thanks, from them, to everyone who took part: Dear Reading Blue Coat School, Thanks to your #RBC4NHS sporting challenge during May you have donated a fantastic £1000 to the Covid19 fund. During the pandemic our teams have worked long hours, putting themselves on the frontline as they care for our friends, family and loved ones. Many of them have spent time away from their own families to protect them from the infection and some have become ill themselves. The Covid19 Fund, part of Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity continues to support the welfare of our teams now and in the recovery period of the Covid19 pandemic and also provide support for our patients and their families at this difficult time. Funds will be used to enhance staff rest areas, give special to thanks to team members and support staff in their recovery following the Covid19 pandemic. Your support will also provide additional support for patients and their families at this difficult time. Thank you again for being a part of our charity. Kind regards, Karen Murrish Fundraising Manager, Royal Cornwall Hospital.

Spiritual Assembly, Thursday 25 June 2020 – Reading Blue Coat School

Spiritual Assembly, Thursday 25 June 2020

Are you ready to Swing into Sunmertime? Michael is……

Rather than buying cakes let raise money for NHS organized by Gabrielle Plowman

I’m praying today for all those affected by the horrific attack in Reading this weekend. If you’ve been affected, if you’re feeling upset or scared, please do talk to someone. You can always email me in the chaplaincy or students can also contact me on Teams. With love and prayers as always, Rev Toogood

Spiritual Assembly – Thursday 18 June 2020 – Reading Blue Coat School

Spiritual Assembly – Thursday 18 June 2020

Harry John The Suspect

Hope Nation – Key Workers Sing

In this week's Activities session, Year 8 students were given a baking challenge. This is Leon's Italian Jam Cake which looks delicious.

Spiritual Assembly. Thursday, 11 June 2020 – Reading Blue Coat School

Spiritual Assembly. Thursday, 11 June 2020

📖📚Summer Reading Challenge 2020📚📖⠀ Welcome to the Reading Blue Coat Summer Reading Challenge 2020 – Bookopoly! ⠀ ⠀ Your challenge this summer is to make your way around the Bookopoly board, completing as many squares as you can. You can chose how to make your way around the board. Whatever you choose to do is fine! ⠀ -Square by square⠀ -Rolling a dice to determine your next square (go around the board as many times as you like)⠀ -Picking squares that you think sound interesting or fun⠀ ⠀ When you complete a square, cross through it and make a note of the title/author of the book you read. There is a table included for you to do this. Add any other information as you see fit. ⠀ ⠀ Each book you use for this reading challenge should be something you haven’t read before. Each book should count for one square only on the board, but you may complete the creative tasks using the same book more than once as inspiration. ⠀ ⠀ Plus points and prizes will be awarded when we return to school for all who participate! There is no pressure to do everything on the board, we just encourage you to take part as much as you like. ⠀ ⠀ You can find books for this challenge from your family, friends, local library services and online (kindle etc). ⠀ ⠀ You have until Friday 19th September to complete the challenge. You can email your entry to Miss Knight, or hand in a paper copy when we return to school. ⠀ ⠀ If you have any questions please email Miss Knight, Head Librarian – ck@rbcs.org.uk

The Summer Reading Challenge launches today! How many squares can you complete? The challenge is open to all in the RBC community. Plus points and prizes for all who take part in any way. Ends Saturday 19 September! Any questions, please do contact Miss Knight (ck@rbcs.org.uk) pic.twitter.com/lRqyXgFdMw

Headmaster's Assembly, Monday 8 June 2020 – Reading Blue Coat School

Headmaster’s Assembly, Monday 8 June 2020

Congratulations to Year 12 Maddy, who won best Secondary School entry of the Mind Travels Creative Writing Competition. @PieCorbett said 'I loved the way Maddy blended reality and dream; deep, rich imagining crafted around memorable experience.' buff.ly/3dCLhWs pic.twitter.com/r0xWhCQRjm

Full Heart FAN-cy (200+ musicians!)

Spiritual Assembly, Thursday 4 June 2020 – Reading Blue Coat School

Spiritual Assembly, Thursday 4 June 2020

Our grounds are looking bloomin’ glorious! Thank you so much to our dedicated Grounds team, who are utterly desperate for some more rain!

Our grounds are looking bloomin' glorious! Thank you so much to our dedicated Grounds team, who are utterly desperate for a little more rain! @RBCSGrounds01 pic.twitter.com/bZohlLvWBy

Our grounds are looking bloomin' glorious! Thank you so much to our dedicated Grounds team, who are utterly desperate for a little more rain! @RBCSGrounds01pic.twitter.com/bZohlLvWBy

At the end of last term, our Marketing Officer took these pictures of some of the School's newest pupils. The beautiful School site and the quieter grounds seem to have tempted them out of the woods!pic.twitter.com/VrfKUiPret

Welcome back, we hope you had a brilliant break! Remember to keep sending in your pictures of your sons and daughters working from home; the more interesting the workspace, the better! You can email them to trs@rbcs.org.uk or comment below!pic.twitter.com/pvzoZfPYNO

Welcome back, we hope you had a brilliant break! Remember to keep sending in your pictures of your sons and daughters working from home; the more interesting the workspace, the better! You can email them to trs@rbcs.org.uk or comment below!

Headmaster's Assembly, Monday 1 June 2020 – Reading Blue Coat School

Headmaster’s Assembly, Monday 1 June 2020

At the end of last term, our Marketing Officer took these pictures of some of the School's newest pupils. The beautiful School site and the quieter grounds seem to have tempted them out of the woods! pic.twitter.com/VrfKUiPret

Welcome back, we hope you had a brilliant break! Remember to keep sending in your pictures of your sons and daughters working from home; the more interesting the workspace, the better! You can email them to trs@rbcs.org.uk or comment below! pic.twitter.com/pvzoZfPYNO

A little bit of normality returning, view from above this evening @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/x18daIOHRK

The Etches Collection

A little bit of normality returning, view from above this evening @ReadingBlues pic.twitter.com/x18daIOHRK

Day 30 (and the final day) of our well-being challenge: Make breakfast for another family member

Day 29 of our well-being challenge Draw a picture (or take a photo) of what you see in your garden or out of your window. Please share yours in the comments

Day 28 of our well-being challenge Make sure you get >8 hours sleep tonight. Note how you feel the next day.

RBC4NHS FINAL 1

Meditation for Compassion (“loving kindnessâ€�) – Headspace

My invention that made peace with lions

Day 25 of our well-being challenge Write a blog about something you enjoy doing or just add one word in the comments..

Say "Thank You" card to an amazing teacher today

Random acts of kindness

Yesterday Dr Williams encouraged us all to complete at least one act of kindness each day as part of Mental Health Awareness week. Well done to Year 7, OJ who cooked lunch for his family. #MentalHealthAwareness

Day 24 of our well-being challenge Email one of your teachers to say thank you for something – rather apt as tomorrow is 'Thank a Teacher' Day. Give a shout out to one of your teachers in the comments.

Mental Health Foundation

Day 22 of our well-being challenge Sit down in a silent room and focus on your breathing for 5 minutes

Dr Magill’s Assembly, Monday 18 May 2020

Day 20 of our well-being challenge. Create a postcard for somewhere you have previously visited or send us a photo

Day 18 Play a game that you haven’t played in a while. This is my family's favourite. Tell us yours.

Spiritual Assembly, Thursday 14 May 2020 – Reading Blue Coat School

Spiritual Assembly, Thursday 14 May 2020

Heads of School Update on RBC4NHS

Mr Pete Thomas RBC4NHS Message

1- I love being in Sonning 2- I like being a place where wonderful people study, work and live! 3- I like that there are books inside 4- I love that summer is here 5- I love that we will all be together again! #wellbeingwednesdaypic.twitter.com/0wTtwILIFm

Day 17 of our #wellbeing challenge is to share a selfie, and note five things you like (or love) about it. Here's ours: #wellbeingwednesday

Day 17 of our well-being challenge is to share a selfie, and note five things you like (or love) about it. Here's ours!â € 1 – I love being in Sonning-on-Thamesâ € 2 – I like being a place where loads of wonderful people study, work and live!â € 3 – I like that there are thousands of books insideâ € 4 – I love that summer is hereâ € 5 – I love that we will all soon be together again!

2155.58kms already covered , can we get there & back by Friday? Keep logging your distances, & if you are able to donate please do so here https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/rbc4nhs … Thank you for every effort thus far #RBC4NHS #ThankYouNHS @ReadingBlues @RBCSPEhttps://twitter.com/readingblues/status/1259811246704074752 …

2155.58kms already covered 😳, can we get there & back by Friday? 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏇🏻🏃‍♀️🚣‍♀️ Keep logging your distances, & if you are able to donate please do so here justgiving.com/crowdfunding/r… Thank you for every effort thus far #RBC4NHS #ThankYouNHS @ReadingBlues @RBCSPE twitter.com/ReadingBlues/s…

1- I love being in Sonning 2- I like being a place where wonderful people study, work and live! 3- I like that there are books inside 4- I love that summer is here 5- I love that we will all be together again! #wellbeingwednesday pic.twitter.com/0wTtwILIFm

Today is #InternationalNursesDay, and we're aiming to raise £3,500 by covering the distance of Penzance to Dunbar as many times as possible. Please donate here – https://buff.ly/2WIMPa8 , and remember to log your own distances here – https://buff.ly/2Ap0vjf ! #ThankYouNHS #RBC4NHSpic.twitter.com/hdshZkjoxS

Mid-morning on BBC Radio Berkshire – With Bridgitte Tetteh (09/05/2020) – BBC Sounds

A big thank you to @BBCBerkshire for sharing the news of RBC4NHS on Saturday Morning. You can listen here from the 18:20 mark! https://buff.ly/3bvDBna pic.twitter.com/NpManxispa

Day 16 of our Wellbeing Challenge is to spend three consecutive hours off of social media, so we'll see you this afternoon!pic.twitter.com/nvTJLkQ1m7

Day 16 of our Wellbeing Challenge is to spend three consecutive hours off of social media, so we'll see you this afternoon! pic.twitter.com/nvTJLkQ1m7

A big thank you to @BBCBerkshire for sharing the news of RBC4NHS on Saturday Morning. You can listen here from the 18:20 mark! buff.ly/3bvDBna pic.twitter.com/NpManxispa

Today is #InternationalNursesDay, and we're aiming to raise £3,500 by covering the distance of Penzance to Dunbar as many times as possible. Please donate here – buff.ly/2WIMPa8, and remember to log your own distances here – buff.ly/2Ap0vjf! #ThankYouNHS #RBC4NHS pic.twitter.com/hdshZkjoxS

Pharrell Williams – Happy (Official Music Video)

Parents of Pupils in Years 7-12 are invited to a free 'How to help your child study effectively without becoming the enemy' webinar tomorrow evening at 18:00. In a 60-minute webinar Elevate will delve into practical strategies to show parents how to improve student time management, study skills and boost motivation while studying independently at home Please reserve a place via the following link: https://www.elevatecoaching.info/webinar-uk-1/ Please note that Elevate Education will be promoting their online coaching services during the seminar, which do not from part of the program of student seminars run by the school.

Thrilled to launch RBC4NHS: Running all week until Sunday 17th May, we aim to cover a distance of 1,406km between the West Cornwall NHS Hospital in Penzance and Dunbar NHS Hospital in Scotland as many times as possible…. (1/2) #RBC4NHS #thankyouNHSpic.twitter.com/nBhMYc5kn4

So if you're walking, jogging or running anywhere this week, remember to log your distances in our Team Sheet below: https://buff.ly/2AcKVa1  Please also donate via our Just Giving page and to share with your friends and family -https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/rbc4nhs … #RBC4NHS #thankyouNHS (2/2)pic.twitter.com/biamrm2kWN

Headmaster’s Assembly, Monday 11 May 2020

HM Assembly 11 May 2020

Day 14 of our well-being challenge Send a positive text to ten of your friends.

Day 12 of our well-being challenge: Do something helpful for a friend or family member today.

Help raise £3500 to support the NHS during the Covid-19 outbreak, by inviting the Reading Blue Coat community to join together in a sporting challenge.

Day 11 of our well-being challenge: Say something positive to everyone in your household today.

Summer Term Spiritual Assembly by Mr Thomas – week 3

Spiritual Assembly, Thursday 7 May 2020

Following the publishers association campaign #mythreebooks, Head Librarian Miss Knight nominates the following – 1. Book I loved as a child – The Famous Five by Enid Blyton 2. Book I love now – Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones 3. Book I can't wait to read next – The Animals of Lockwood Manor by Jane Healey What are your #mythreebooks?

Day 10 of our well-being challenge Look at the last 20 photos on your phone and think about how they make you feel. If there's one that makes you feel happy, please share it with us. #spreadalittlehappiness

The Body Coach TV 2020 | The Home of Home Workouts

Day 8 of our well-being challenge: Get in contact with a local care home and arrange to send a letter to one of the residents

Headmaster's Assembly, Monday 4 May 2020 – Reading Blue Coat School

Headmaster’s Assembly, Monday 4 May 2020

Young awards | 2019 | Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Day 6 of our well-being programme: Download a mindfulness App (CALM) on your phone.

Day 5 of our well-being programme: Research three jobs / career paths that interest you. Perhaps one for our students more than parents, but if you fancy a change?!

Earlier this week a number of our netball players enjoyed a Zoom quiz with Mrs Dance and Miss Thompson. The students made up individual rounds which included sport, general knowledge, animals and even a netball round from A-Team captain Abi Watson. Fortunately the staff didn't loose face and came out as joint winners. A very enjoyable netball club bonding evening had by all.

We had a brilliant virtual lower school drop in today where we did a quiz Well done to E who came 1st and B who came second #virtualchaplaincy @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/5NcKeqlD0D

Day 4 of our well-being programme: Write down five things you are grateful for and share them with us please.

Jess Gillam – Where Are We Now? – Virtual Scratch Orchestra

Spiritual Assembly, Thursday 30 April 2020 – Reading Blue Coat School

Spiritual Assembly, Thursday 30 April 2020

The Link Foundation is a Berkshire based charity offering a helping hand for local children. Reading Blue Coat boys past and present are doing an amazing job ensuring the most vulnerable families in our community receive meals during this unprecedented time working in conjunction with Tom Kerridge and Meals from Marlow .

Day 3 of our Summer Term well-being challenge: Call a relative or friend who is far away and have a chat with them. Who are you going to call?

After an excellent ‘virtual awards ceremony’ the #teamrbcs netballers were #stayingconnected with a quiz night. Rumour has it that the ‘experienced’ duo of Mrs D and Mrs T took the spoils that even included a round on netball. Looked like a lot of fun @ReadingBlues @RBCGeographypic.twitter.com/xsmvEB3kLo

Day 2 of our Summer Term well-being challenge: Make a card for someone's birthday/celebration that's coming up. We look forward to seeing your photos – just add to the comments.

Lumatech

Massive congratulations to Christian who has been named in the British Gymnastics squad for TeamGym for this October’s Championships. Brilliant achievement after LOTS of hard work @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/AcPtL9Nqkw

This is what our year 8s have been doing in their garden for PE lessons- Shot put! Who said lockdown has to stop PE lessons. #PE #realPE #athletics #learning #creativity @ReadingBlues @teamrbcspic.twitter.com/a7GCTkIgLB

Head of PSHE, Mrs Wilkins has put together a revised programme for the Summer Term and as part of the PSHE lessons, students are being set a daily well-being task. We thought it would be a great idea to share this with the wider Blue Coat community so you can get involved too. So here goes for Day 1: Leave three happy notes for someone else to find in your house. Please share your comments and photos with us, we'd love to know how you are getting along.

Headmaster's Assembly, Monday 27 April 2020 – Reading Blue Coat School

Headmaster’s Assembly, Monday 27 April 2020

Great to see so many pupils getting stuck into Games activities last week. Some top times for the 300 rep challenge: Yr 7 Oliver P 12.57, Yr 8 Harry L 9.21, Yr10 Oli B 6.10, Yr11 Matt C 7.57, staff TES 7.06 . #StayInWorkOut #teamRBCS @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/ZsXe2sTg2m

Year 11 student, Jim R has written the following poem about the current pandemic. Excellent work Jim. In years to come I’ll sit with my grandchildren close by Reflecting on my life, emitting a sigh, ‘Tell us a story grandad, they desperately plea’ I think for a while and say I’m the class of 2020 For ever more this will be a historical year A global population living in fear COVID 19, social distancing, self-isolation Quickly becoming buzz words of the nation It started in China in the town of Wuhan A virus that jumped from animal to human, It spread around the world at incredible pace The message to all, ‘please create space’ Not many weeks passed before it truly took hold Affecting the young but killing the old. The Prime Minister and Prince Charles proved you couldn’t avoid it widespread within England but London was the location worst hit As the NHS struggled to deal with the outbreak It became clear to all Boris had a decision to make And then it came one glorious, sunny afternoon, ‘Please work from home and schools will shut down soon’ ‘GCSEs and A levels cancelled’ was the astonishing headline Followed by guidance to students ‘you will all be fine’ Whilst parents and pupils were confused, reeled in shock Supermarkets reported ‘toilet rolls are now out of stock’ And then came the point where rules were laid down ‘You can leave your house but don’t go out of town’ The overall objective was to halt the strain on the NHS Many Years of underfunding had left it a mess But the cases increased, and the death toll rose Drs and nurses exhausted, suffering incredible lows As demand became higher, hospitals across the country were erected Thousands of volunteers, airline staff, the general public quickly selected. ‘How did it end’ my grandchildren shriek. ‘With thousands of deaths I whisper’ as my eyes start to leak ‘People lost jobs and companies ceased to trade The population adjusted their lifestyle, all very afraid’ However, some good came of those miserable days A decrease in pollution, a reduction in the haze Although a positive outcome was hard to find It became a period where the message was ‘be kind’

So much excellent PE work going on out there from #teamrbcs pupils – LJ & TJ challenges, activity trackers, Year 9 future GCSE PE students enrolled in the @The_EverLearner Keep it going! @ReadingBlues #StayInWorkOutpic.twitter.com/pLA3TS0BOl

Spiritual Assembly, Thursday 23 April 2020 – Reading Blue Coat School

Spiritual Assembly, Thursday 23 April 2020

Chemical tests needed for GCSE

I’ll go first….. I’m grateful for my fabulous friends and for the technology to be able to see them even though we can’t see each other face to face

Headmaster's Start of Term Assembly, Tuesday 21 April 2020 – Reading Blue Coat School

Headmaster’s Start of Term Assembly, Tuesday 21 April 2020

Summer term starts tomorrow Tuesday 21 April. We look forward to welcoming you all back, albeit remotely. #nomorelying-in

Our School site has exploded into bloom! Such a pity we're not all there to enjoy it, eh? https://twitter.com/RBCSGrounds01/status/1250127990962479104 …

It's great to be out today working safely on essential grounds tasks, following the government guidelines on social distancing. Here's some pics of the site in all its spring glory ! @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/88SnxnKVvP

The Staff Book Group are still meeting remotely, and are this week discussing Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan!pic.twitter.com/jVMpEaudU8

Year 12 Ed has been making good use of the clearer skies and good weather, as Astronomy enters the Blue Coat working from home curriculum! We hope you had a fantastic Easter Weekend, and we'd love to see what you've been up to! Please email any images or videos to our Marketing Officer Tom Strudwick on trs@rbcs.org.uk.

Year 12 Ed has been making good use of the clearer skies and good weather, as Astronomy enters the Blue Coat working from home curriculum! We hope you had a fantastic Easter Weekend, and we'd love to see what you've been up to! Please email any images or videos to trs@rbcs.org.ukpic.twitter.com/gyJB0vZiL4

Wishing the happiest of Easters to our pupils, parents, staff and Old Blues. We hope that, in spite of everything going on, that you are able to enjoy this time to relax and celebrate all that this time of year has to bring. â € â € Happy Easter from Reading Blue Coat.

Wishing the happiest of Easters to our pupils, parents, staff and Old Blues. We hope that, in spite of everything going on, that you are able to enjoy this time to relax and celebrate all that this time of year has to bring. Happy Easter from Reading Blue Coat.pic.twitter.com/QhxreBFFKw

Year 7 Ben took this wonderful picture on a lunch break while Working From Home last week. We'd love to share our young amateur photographers' work, so do send over any pictures you or your RBC pupils may have taken, or email to trs@rbcs.org.uk!pic.twitter.com/n4Pw6hW37B

Here is Mr Nash-Wortham #WFH last week, and even enjoying a little bit of sun while preparing for his lessons! Who else has been enjoying this good weather at home?pic.twitter.com/GfsqraAOF8

Here is Mr Nash-Wortham Working From Home last week, and even enjoying a little bit of sun while preparing for his lessons! Who else has been enjoying this good weather at home?

Chris Bradford

Virtual Author Visit This Friday at 10:00, author Chris Bradford will be taking part in a worldwide virtual author visit via his YouTube channel here: https://buff.ly/2VbYIVh  Chris will be discussing his new books and his life as a best selling author and martial artist!pic.twitter.com/ttXD4awU0q

On what turned out to be the last day of the Spring term, Year 8 Sam received his Gold achievement certificate. True to his word, and even at this exceptionally strange time, Mr Elzinga delivered the coveted Headstand as his personal congratulations!pic.twitter.com/zbJFFuQgC1

On what turned out to be the last day of the Spring term, Year 8 Sam received his Gold achievement certificate. True to his word, and even at this exceptionally strange time, Mr Elzinga delivered the coveted Headstand as his personal congratulations!

Year 7s Henry and Rupert working from home last week. Many thanks to the boys' mum for letting us know how well they're doing, and that the boys are very much taking these new challenges in their stride!

Year 7s Henry and Rupert working from home last week. Many thanks to the boys' mum for letting us know how well they're doing, and that the boys are very much taking these new challenges in their stride!pic.twitter.com/NQnbB3AFz6

Casualty – Series 34: Episode 30

There has perhaps never been a more relevant time to share all that the Reading Blue Coat community is grateful for: this is the Chaplaincy's Gratitude Wall, where pupils, teachers, staff and families write down what they are most grateful and thankful for. What would you add to the Gratitude Wall?

There has never been a more relevant time to share all that the Reading Blue Coat community is grateful for: this is the Chaplaincy's Gratitude Wall, where pupils, teachers, staff and families write what they are most grateful and thankful for. What would you write?pic.twitter.com/wnrC1zw4cT

Here's Year 10 Harry taking his German oral exam last week. Well done for keeping calm and carrying on from home, Harry!pic.twitter.com/AmKmcxnGjw

Here's Year 10 Harry taking his German oral exam last week. Well done for keeping calm and carrying on from home, Harry!

It's business as usual with Mr Möller, as he views presentations by pupils via Microsoft Teams. We've been so impressed by how well our community has been coping in the face of adversity, but thanks to technological advancements, and a fantastic team, we Keep Calm and Carry On!

It's business as usual with Mr Möller, as he views presentations by pupils via #MicrosoftTeams. We've been so impressed by how well our community has been coping in the face of adversity, but thanks to technological advancements, and a fantastic team, we #KeepCalmandCarryOn!pic.twitter.com/hDhxaVYvc8

A picture of the children of our incredible Key Worker parents, who are working in the #NHS and other vital roles, playing outside School House in the sunshine last week. We thank them so much for the sacrifices they are making, and the risks they are taking to help others!pic.twitter.com/HcXvJJryO2

A picture of the children of our incredible Key Worker parents, who are working in the NHS and other vital roles, playing outside School House in the sunshine last week. We thank them so much for the sacrifices they are making, and the risks they are taking to help others! Have a great weekend, everyone!

Many thanks to @ZilberbergOlga for hosting a webinar on parenting in times on COVID-19 with more than 50 Blue Coat parents this week. This brilliant discussion covered coping strategies, tips and things to look out for and is now available online here – https://buff.ly/2wZ7E8n pic.twitter.com/BUGPt8PgoF

Many thanks to @ZilberbergOlga for hosting a webinar on parenting in times on COVID-19 with more than 50 Blue Coat parents this week. This brilliant discussion covered coping strategies, tips and things to look out for and is now available online here – https://buff.ly/2wZ7E8n

Parenting in Times of COVID-19 with Olga Zilberberg

SO proud of Year 13s Harry, Will and Josh in their new roles assembling vital medical equipment: "The boys are doing a really great job, they have had induction, been trained on assembly of the i-view video laryngoscope and can competently assemble in excess of 85 each per day.

SO proud of Year 13s Harry, Will and Josh in their new roles assembling vital medical equipment: "The boys are doing a really great job, they have had induction, been trained on assembly of the i-view video laryngoscope and can competently assemble in excess of 85 each per day.pic.twitter.com/Uzjtym6Vmr

Here's Year 7 Kaiden L and his new working from home classmate Nala; she certainly looks like a diligent student but don't expect Blue Coat to be co-ed when you return!pic.twitter.com/O5mRUQRcSd

Two very special messages for the whole Blue Coat community as the Spring Term draws to a close. Click here to view addresses from Headmaster Mr Elzinga, and Chaplain @toogood_katie – https://buff.ly/34b1aj2 pic.twitter.com/EzUeP3ByI9

Thank you so much to Year 13 Alex C for providing April's Artwork of the Month! This would usually be displayed in Reception, but as the School is closed, we will share here instead. This is called 'Bold and Brash' and is done in spite of living in isolation!pic.twitter.com/IkGvCC4nxV

Thank you so much to Year 13 Alex C for providing April's Artwork of the Month! This would usually be displayed in Reception, but as the School is closed, we will share here instead. This is called 'Bold and Brash' and is done in spite of living in isolation!

Mr Bond works at home with his Sound and Lighting Assistant Lewie! As the age old saying goes… the show must go on!

Mr Bond works at home with his Sound and Lighting Assistant Lewie! As the age old saying goes… the show must go on! #workingfromhomepic.twitter.com/qloX4l8CmQ

Headmaster’s End of Term Assembly, Wednesday 1 April 2020

Our Human Resources Manager, Mr Ian King, takes a walk in the sunshine. He promises he only went out once yesterday, but he can be easily tempted out of the house by good weather!pic.twitter.com/UBSFG8V67y

Watch again: Alok Sharma gives daily government coronavirus update

Many thanks to Mrs Pratt for sending in this video of her son Harry, who is in Year 8 and will be familiar to anyone who has attended any of our Music events this year. If you've got a budding young musician at home, send in a video of their performances? https://buff.ly/2vUoxRc pic.twitter.com/hoJTlxLAer

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Foundation Service, Tuesday 31 March 2020

You can take the teacher out of the school, but you'll never take the school out of the teacher! Mrs Bayliss is working at home with her kids!

You can take the teacher out of the school, but you'll never take the school out of the teacher! Mrs Bayliss is #workingfromhome with her kids!pic.twitter.com/pE0uJc9Lfu

Introducing the Easter Reading Challenge!â € â € Miss Knight has come up with the Easter Reading Challenge to keep our pupils' minds active. Please contact Miss Knight if you need any guidance or assistance – ck@rbcs.org.uk.

Introducing the Easter Reading Challenge! Miss Knight has come up with the Easter Reading Challenge to keep our pupils' minds active. Please contact Miss Knight if you need any guidance or assistance – ck@rbcs.org.uk.pic.twitter.com/xeJEIr10mW

Virtual Spiritual Assembly, Monday 30 March 2020

Assembly, Monday 30 March 2020

Thank you so much to our wonderful Rev’d Toogood for putting together our first virtual Spiritual Assembly. Rev’d Toogood is still very much contactable in these uncertain times, and would love to hear from you – klt@rbcs.org.uk. https://buff.ly/2vXogwH 

It has been business as usual this week for the Boat Club, who are running a full online training program for Years 9-13. Well done to the rowers who are completing each of their training sessions every day, some of whom are heading out on their bikes!pic.twitter.com/YIOZw1tOE3

Brilliant to see so many pupils active last week – @thebodycoach seems to be a real favourite. Lots of completed activity trackers coming in too – don’t forget to claim your + Points! @ReadingBlues #StayInWorkOutpic.twitter.com/febSHX9M8r

And to finish the week off, here's Mrs Crossland's gorgeous garden view, and her Working From Home colleague, Bolt! Have a great weekend, and don't forget to keep us up to date with what you're doing at home to cope with isolation.

And to finish the week off, here's Mrs Crossland's gorgeous garden view, and her #WFH colleague, Bolt! Have a great weekend, and don't forget to keep us up to date with what you're doing at home to cope with #isolation.pic.twitter.com/y3ERqUVUcg

Rev’d Kate’s First Message

Thank you so much to the parents of Thilak and Thanuj for sharing these pictures of the boys working hard from home! We'd love to see how you're all getting on from home, so please do email any images or videos to our Marketing Officer, Tom Strudwick at trs@rbcs.org.uk.

Thank you so much to the parents of Thilak and Thanuj for sharing these pictures of the boys working hard from home! We'd love to see how you're all getting on from home, so please do email any images or videos to our Marketing Officer, Tom Strudwick at trs@rbcs.org.uk. #WFHpic.twitter.com/CxavPHhELm

Thank you so much to everyone who donated an Easter Egg to the collection. The Ambleside Children's Centre is sadly closed, so these eggs were donated to the Nurses, Doctors and ICU staff on the front line at the Royal Berkshire Hospital last night. #nhs #thankyounhs

Thank you so much to everyone who donated an Easter Egg to the collection. The Ambleside Children's Centre is sadly closed, so these eggs were donated to the @NHSuk Nurses, Doctors and ICU staff on the front line at the Royal Berkshire Hospital last night #NHSThankYoupic.twitter.com/Zrs4tjs1t3

Calling all aspiring musicians Fender are offering three months of FREE guitar lessons through their website! More information can be found here – https://buff.ly/33SZeLN pic.twitter.com/4poBgzysSg

In lieu of our usual Spiritual Assembly today, we've got a video message from our wonderful Rev'd Toogood, enjoy! https://youtu.be/dQ2tCumAgqY 

Message from the Chaplaincy, Thursday 26 March 2020

Here's how Miss Thomas is making up for the quieter members of her remote lessons: by replacing them with Disney characters!

Here's how Miss Thomas is making up for the quieter members of her #remoteteaching : by replacing them with #Disney characters!pic.twitter.com/tgFe8ZnG5q

Keeping us all company today is Miss Beaveridge's lovely dog Yubbie. That mischievous look tells us she'll be keeping Miss Beaveridge busy while she's #WFH!

Keeping us all company today is Miss Beaveridge's lovely dog Yubbie. That mischievous look tells us she'll be keeping Miss Beaveridge busy while she's #WFH!pic.twitter.com/mDrSfmi6oO

@teamRBCS on Twitter

Thanks @Planet_PE. Year10 @RBCSPE GCSE pupils should all check out https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYYCR8YjZlb5S3DMZW3u7g … at 2pm today @ReadingBlues #everydayisaschooldayhttps://twitter.com/planet_pe/status/1242725648516472832 …

This afternoon’s ‘Yr 9 Games’ session as inspired by the mercurial @finn_russell – we will be putting skill ideas into your PE Teams sites to practise. Post your (safe) skills here. #StayInWorkOut @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/J3Jr2FheMu

We're doing all we can to keep our community strong through these uncertain times, so we'll be sharing pictures and videos of members of our community keeping calm and carrying on from home. First up is Sixth Form and Careers Administrator Mrs Howard's new #wfh colleague Tommy!

We're doing all we can to keep our community strong through these uncertain times, so we'll be sharing pictures and videos of members of our community keeping calm and carrying on from home. First up is Sixth Form and Careers Administrator Mrs Howard's new #WFH colleague Tommy!pic.twitter.com/1pDLCzMoIc

Headmaster’s Q&A, Tuesday 24 March 2020

A socially distant lunch for our few remaining support staff having lunch! Thank you to Sodexo for keeping us fed and watered in this uncertain time!

A socially distant lunch for our few remaining support staff having lunch! Thank you to @IndiesSodexo for keeping us fed and watered in this uncertain time!pic.twitter.com/rN8A17C9ec

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A few pictures from this morning's impromptu Leavers' Day breakfast: Year 13 pupils have been invited to celebrate their time at Reading Blue Coat with a fancy dress day, including a leavers' breakfast and mini-sports day this afternoon!

A few pictures from this morning's impromptu Leavers' Day breakfast: Year 13 pupils have been invited to celebrate their time at Reading Blue Coat with a fancy dress day, including a leavers' breakfast and mini-sports day this afternoon!pic.twitter.com/YOmPVCqcxn

Latest recruit for our @ReadingBlues PE department. Likes: chasing footballs, x-country in the woods and swimming after sticks. Keep active, keep fit and get fresh air people!! @RBCSPE @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/e0ZwJdpy4b

We also had a group of Sixth Form pupils taking full advantage of the cancelled fixtures by making use of the playing fields, yesterday afternoon. Looks like boys versus girls in Rounders! #KeepCalmAndCarryOnpic.twitter.com/OxIQI3CuOi

We also had a group of Sixth Form pupils taking full advantage of the cancelled fixtures by making use of the playing fields, yesterday afternoon. Looks like boys versus girls in Rounders!

Headmaster’s Address, 19 March 2020

Despite being in the midst of what may be one of the strangest weeks in recent history, the Headmaster still made time to reward the recipients of commendation certificates! Well done, chaps!pic.twitter.com/zly4fpPcXf

Despite being in the midst of what may be one of the strangest weeks in recent history, the Headmaster still made time to reward the recipients of commendation certificates! Well done, chaps!

Despite disruptions to daily life here at Blue Coat, we are striving to continue as normal! Our Year 10 Triple Scientists are in the Buttery deriving the pendulum equation experimentally. Mr Schuler hopes they might be able to find a value for Pi before lunch!pic.twitter.com/gFTDtUh0EZ

Getting in the #StPatricksDay spirit today with Irish Stew & Soda Bread and Chocolate Guinness Cake @ReadingBlues @IndiesSodexo @ClarkWestypic.twitter.com/0ugarMF8ul

(2/2) We are part of a really special community at Reading Blue Coat and it’s a privilege to be the chaplain of this school – my hope is that this challenging and uncertain time brings out the best in all of us #bekind #helponeanother #chaplaincy

There are a lot of people who are worried at the moment; uncertainty is difficult and sometimes we can wonder what to do for the best. One this we can all do is be kind to each other, in our words and actions (1/2)pic.twitter.com/f1VSbnWARt

The Geology Dept would like to thank Dan Finucane, Senior Biostratigrapher at BP, for coming in last week to teach the A Level Geologists. He talked through the nature of the energy sector and gave our students a real insight into the application of Geology in the real world.pic.twitter.com/RcVbq25FJJ

Many thanks to Year 12 Jamie for providing Reception with March's Artwork of the Month – and indeed to Mr Ashford for visiting his portrait!

Many thanks to Year 12 Jamie for providing Reception with March's Artwork of the Month – and indeed to Mr Ashford for visiting his portrait!pic.twitter.com/RW6nWBn0nE

Here is a picture of 'Who Nose', the winning team of our Parent’s Quiz Night. They triumphed in a School themed quiz in which parents were tested on their knowledge of Biology, Latin, Geography and much more. Thanks to Mr & Mrs Branch who were once again fabulous quiz masters!

Here is a picture of 'Who Nose', the winning team of our Parent’s Quiz Night. They triumphed in a School themed quiz in which parents were tested on their knowledge of Biology, Latin, Geography and much more. Thanks to Mr & Mrs Branch who were once again fabulous quiz masters!pic.twitter.com/mVUFzUUBhz

Our fantastic Head of Art, Mr Ennis, brought in his own version of Da Vinci's famous Mona Lisa. And before you ask; no, he didn't steal it, but he has done an utterly astounding job at replicating it! Mr Ennis said 'The Year 7s were very excited to see it!'

Our fantastic Head of Art, Mr Ennis, brought in his own version of #DaVinci's famous #MonaLisa. And before you ask; no, he didn't steal it, but he has done an utterly astounding job at replicating it! Mr Ennis said 'The Year 7s were very excited to see it!'pic.twitter.com/rojGOdX2fk

On St David's Day on 1 March, proud Welshman @DrKevinMagill1 hosted an assembly for our Year 7s, during which he spoke with passion about 'all things Welsh'. The boys learned the basics of the Welsh language, as well as the importance that Saint David holds in Welsh history.pic.twitter.com/9H3MknYYSH

In honour of St David's Day on 1 March, proud Welshman Dr Magill hosted an assembly for Year 7 on Friday morning, during which he spoke with passion about 'all things Welsh'. The boys learned the basics of the Welsh language, as well as the importance that Dewi Sant (Saint David) holds in Welsh history. Diolch yn fawr, Dr Magill!

The Blue Coat community would like to wish the Year 11 Drama students all the best for their Final GCSE performance exam which takes place this evening.

The Blue Coat community would like to wish the Year 11 Drama students all the best for their Final GCSE performance exam which takes place this evening.pic.twitter.com/QEDIpNruBD

3 year 12s in todays 7s squad, man of the match A.Perkin, H Herbert and T.Hoare. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/NvMZqf9tNV

Great to see two year 11s in the team, H. West and debut M. Crook. @ReadingBlues #7spic.twitter.com/oRif36XmCI

Many thanks to Capt. John for taking our CCF's RAF Section to Wiltshire on Sunday, for a fantastic day of gliding! Here's how quickly they land and take off again!pic.twitter.com/zU7vLqaHhz

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Reminder: Non-uniform day tomorrow. Please bring in a minimum of £1.00, which will be donated to @ThamesHospCarepic.twitter.com/bm79tdGLr3

Reminder: Non-uniform day tomorrow. Please bring in a minimum of £1.00, which will be donated to Thames Hospice!

To raise money for the Aldworth Partnership, tutor groups have been taking part in the £10 challenge: a chance to use £10 to raise as much money as possible. Yesterday Sixth Form Pupils cooked and sold over 150 #pancakes and took in over £130! Thanks to everyone who supported!pic.twitter.com/cc1jf6NfBP

Thank you to Dr Langdon for her celebration of International Women's Day in this morning's assembly. She invited members of our community to talk about the female role models in their lives: Delyth B spoke about Jane Goodall, Monty H idolises Sarah Bern, Mrs Jarrett's hero is Malala Yousefzai, Mr Seward's is Kelly Sildaru, and Emily A looks up to Katherine Johnson! â € â € To the rest of the Blue Coat Community, who are your female rolemodels?

Thank you to Dr Langdon for her celebration of #InternationalWomensDay in this morning's assembly. Members of our community talked about female role models: pupils' included @JaneGoodallCAN, @SarahLily2468 and #KatherineJohnson, while Mrs Jarrett's hero is @Malala.pic.twitter.com/tGUqTIRfWV

Thank you to @DwightSchoolUK, @Canada_Blanch, @BentleyWoodSch, @londonnautical, @ReadingBlues, @nlondongrammar, @SouthbankSchool and @ICSLondon for joining us. We enjoyed resolution debates that tackled issues ranging from climate change to Korean reunification! #MUN https://twitter.com/HalcyonSchool/status/1235648779216449543 …pic.twitter.com/je63LI27BZ

Our Year 9 Pupils have just made their last stop at the Vimy Memorial and are now on their way back to Berkshire! Many thanks to Miss van der Werff for the picture, and to the History Department for taking the boys on the trip!pic.twitter.com/Tpr7AXjAIC

Our Year 9 Pupils have just made their last stop at the Vimy Memorial and are now on their way back to Berkshire! Many thanks to Miss van der Werff for the picture, and to the History Department for taking the boys on the trip!

This #InternationalWomensDay, we're celebrating all of the incredible women in our community. From our intelligent and enthusiastic Sixth Form girls and Old Blues to our hardworking and dedicated staff and governors; Reading Blue Coat would not be the same without you!pic.twitter.com/ujcaJPVHkQ

This International Women's Day, we're celebrating all of the incredible women in our community. From our intelligent and enthusiastic Sixth Form girls and Old Blues to our hardworking and dedicated staff and governors; Reading Blue Coat would not be the same without you!

Many thanks to @FoodRbc for their #WorldBookDay2020 lunch, including James and the Giant Peach Crumble (which was delicious)! Thanks also to @toogood_katie for sharing her favourite book; which got us thinking… what is your favourite book is, and why?pic.twitter.com/9wyfsfKXbC

Many thanks to Sodexo for their World Book Day Lunch, including James and the Giant Peach Crumble (which was delicious) and to Rev'd Toogood for sharing her favourite book. Today, we're asking you what your favourite book is, and why?

It’s #worldbookday today! This is one of my favourite books. It’s a children’s story written by a Christian author and has such a deep and powerful message about our value. What is your favourite book?pic.twitter.com/JW4Q5NQlPQ

Celebrating World Book Day with ‘James and the Giant Peach’ Crumble #RoaldDahl #WorldBookDay2020 @IndiesSodexo @ClarkWestypic.twitter.com/nSfgjyndjc

A massive thanks to old Blue Coat pupil @abbydowberg for taking the time to have a photo with the 7s boys. Go well for @EnglandRugby @ReadingBlues @RBCSPEpic.twitter.com/kiNahdsc7X

During last night's training session, Mr Starr took this fantastic picture of the U13As and Bs on Way Hall Field in front of School House!pic.twitter.com/ZY8QdEvFeF

Great to see our wonderful Rev'd @toogood_katie at Sonning Primary! We're secretly wishing that our assemblies could look like this, too! https://twitter.com/SonningPrimary/status/1234922341722972162 …

The Year 12 and 13 Psychology students went to Prague over the February half term break to study the Psychology of the Holocaust and the history of Prague and its ever changing religions and political structures. They visited the Terezin Memorial Camp, the City of Prague, and one of the oldest monasteries in the Czech Republic for some amazing traditional Czech cuisine!

During Half Term, Our Psychology students went to Prague to study the Psychology of the Holocaust and the history of Prague and its ever changing religious and political structures. They visited the Terezin Memorial Camp and one of the oldest monasteries in the Czech Republic!

Very well done to @toogood_katie for her incredible performance at the annual Jazz Café on Friday night! https://twitter.com/toogood_katie/status/1233779134662397953 …

The Year 9 Drama students were fortunate to attend the new musical sensation '&Juliet' in London yesterday: the most famous love story of all time, remixed! The show was a feast for the eyes, and a most enjoyable production for all to enjoy.⠀ Many thanks to Mr Möller and the Drama Department for this brilliant trip!

The Year 9 Drama students were fortunate to attend the new musical sensation @JulietMusical in London yesterday: the most famous love story of all time, remixed! The show was a feast for the eyes, and a most enjoyable production for all to enjoy.pic.twitter.com/KEUofERRyH

Regrettably, due to the weather and pitch conditions now and forecast, all matches tomorrow against Reading School have been called off. We have also postponed tomorrow's second hand uniform sale until Saturday 14 March. Sorry for any inconvenience caused!pic.twitter.com/RLpk0LUJeH

Yesterday at the weekly Chaplaincy Drop-in, pupils shared what makes them happy and grateful on Rev'd Toogood's permanent Gratitude Wall. What would you add to the Gratitude Wall? Remember to follow Rev'd Toogood on Instagram @rbcchaplaincy!pic.twitter.com/TifpwvArQd

Yesterday at the weekly Chaplaincy Drop-in, pupils shared what makes them happy and grateful on Rev'd Toogood's permanent Gratitude Wall. What would you add to the Gratitude Wall?â € â € Remember to follow Rev'd Toogood on Instagram @rbcchaplaincy!

Yesterday, a WHOPPING 105 pupils collected Award Certificates. A special mention to Year 7 John L, who has collected a Gold Award just six months after joining the School! For his, and two other pupils' accomplishments, Mr Elzinga performed the coveted headstand… TWICE!

Yesterday, a WHOPPING 105 pupils collected Award Certificates. A special mention to Year 7 John L, who has collected a Gold Award just six months after joining the School! For his, and two other pupils' accomplishments, Mr Elzinga performed the coveted headstand… TWICE!pic.twitter.com/g6ulxNXG1D

Our phone lines are back up and running. Apologies for any inconvenience caused by the outage.

☎� 📞 Our phone lines are back up and running. Apologies for any inconvenience caused by the outage.📞☎�

To raise money for the Aldworth Partnership, tutor groups have been taking part in the £10 challenge: a chance to use £10 to raise as much money as possible. Yesterday Sixth Form Pupils cooked and sold over 150 #pancakes and took in over £130! Thanks to everyone who supported!

Delicious as always @FoodRbc, thanks a lot! https://twitter.com/FoodRbc/status/1232642965362835456 …

We are currently experiencing some issues with our phone lines. If you need to contact the School, please do email reception@rbcs.org.uk.pic.twitter.com/wQIM1Okf5R

We are currently experiencing some issues with our phone lines. If you need to contact the School, please do email reception@rbcs.org.uk.

Thought for the day #chaplaincy #kindness #wellbeingpic.twitter.com/BeGsxq8pZF

Go follow @rbcchaplaincy to keep up with everything going on with Rev’d Toogood and the School Chaplaincy. Do also take the opportunity to visit the chaplaincy, particularly when the Rev’d has cake! #happychaplain

Our Chaplaincy is the perfect place to settle in for a good chat with the wonderful @toogood_katie, who is well stocked with tea, cake and biscuits! https://twitter.com/toogood_katie/status/1231914932372955136 …

Our Grounds and Maintenance teams have been on overdrive this week; making our beautiful site safe, secure and GREEN https://twitter.com/RBCSGrounds01/status/1230157440357982208 …

Thank you again to everyone who helped to make #OurHouse such an incredible success!pic.twitter.com/w1QIIyXTk6

EVEN MORE pictures from #OurHouse! If you have your own, we'd love to see your pictures!pic.twitter.com/dLQtxWA0e7

More pictures from our incredible production of Our House!

More pictures from our incredible production of #OurHouse!pic.twitter.com/NgT7FnWsZS

And that’s a wrap! Last Friday saw the five-day-run of the Senior Production of Our House draw to a close. Thank you so much to our incredible pupils, staff and parents who helped to make the show such a roaring success! (More pictures to come)

And that's a wrap! Last Friday saw the five-day-run of the Senior Production of #OurHouse draw to a close. Thank you so much to our incredible pupils, staff and parents who helped to make the show such a roaring success! (More pictures to come)pic.twitter.com/lZbD3U69yA

Following last Thursday's Spiritual Assembly saw @toogood_katie talk about LGBTQIA inclusion, pupils and staff left the Sports Hall to the most incredible rainbow!

Following last Thursday's Spiritual Assembly saw @toogood_katie talk about #LGBTQIA #inclusion, pupils and staff left the Sports Hall to the most incredible #rainbow!pic.twitter.com/s45Gw391H1

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A big 'thank you' to our fantastic Year 7 pupils, who assisted Mr Hales-Beck in the front of house during last week's production of #OurHouse! Please note that we will be sharing more pictures of our incredible senior production this week! #Madness #Drama #BaggyTrouserspic.twitter.com/BIKORflXeJ

A big 'thank you' to our fantastic Year 7 pupils, who assisted Mr Hales-Beck in the front of house during last week's production of Our House!â € Please note that we will be sharing more pictures of our incredible senior production this week!

A huge thank you to our brilliant fellow Blue Coat School @CHSchoolHorsham for hosting Reading Blue Coat delegates at their brilliant pupil-led mental health conference last week!pic.twitter.com/ZizGnxyS8t

A huge thank you to our brilliant fellow Blue Coat School @CHSchoolHorsham for hosting Reading Blue Coat delegates at their brilliant pupil-led mental health conference last week!

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Introducing the newest member of the @RBCSGrounds01 team!pic.twitter.com/iTahBpEGu5

Introducing the newest member of the Grounds team!

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Ed Trelinski to succeed Pete Thomas as Second Master of Reading Blue Coat from September 2020.⠀ ⠀ Ed arrives from Rugby School, where he is currently Housemaster of a boys' boarding house. Ed joined Rugby in 2009, following four years spent working on the political campaign trail in Washington, D.C. and New Orleans. Prior to that, Ed earned a B.A. in History from University College London and his M.A. in Political Management from George Washington University. He teaches Politics, History and EPQ. Rugby is Ed’s passion and he greatly enjoys sharing his love for the game as a coach. During the holidays, Ed is an avid traveller and has led school trips to Honduras, Zambia, Malawi and the USA. When time permits, he can generally be found on top of a mountain in the Lake District!⠀ ⠀ Ed is married to Sarah, who was Head of French at Rugby prior to the arrival of their daughter, Ela, and baby Thomas. All four of them are really looking forward to the challenge ahead and becoming part of Blue Coat’s wide and warm community.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Ed Trelinski to succeed Pete Thomas as Second Master of Reading Blue Coat from September 2020. Ed arrives from Rugby School, where he is currently Housemaster of a boys' boarding house.pic.twitter.com/VXblksnNHc

Monday's assembly saw Headmaster Mr Elzinga talk to pupils and staff about the importance of praise. Read his full assembly here – https://buff.ly/2Si7PDN

Monday's assembly saw Headmaster Mr Elzinga talk to pupils and staff about the importance of praise. Read his full assembly here – https://buff.ly/2Si7PDN pic.twitter.com/a9hUjQQ0LU

@ReadingBlues These beautiful pictures of rainbows were taken by Alfred Ho in Year 7 at school this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/fI1bkiu3yG

The 1st VIII training with the Oxford University Lightweight Squad on Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately, the J14 boys' fixture with Shiplake College didn't go ahead, but they've been training hard behind the scenes!pic.twitter.com/3N05Y6N8st

"The Reading Blue Coat U18 A-team has had a very successful season so far, having an unbeaten record that has resulted in us being top of the Berkshire Super league. We always maintain a great attitude towards all matches and always have fun when playing." A-Team Captain, Abi W.pic.twitter.com/W2mWgAInwH

Last week's Singer-Songwriter recital was just incredible – Year 7 Joel went full rockabilly, Year 9 Joe reminded the audience of the @plainwhitets, Year 9 Jake sang his heart out, and Anoop in Year 8 reduced grown men to tears with his emotional song!

Last week's Singer-Songwriter recital was just incredible – Year 7 Joel went full rockabilly, Year 9 Joe reminded the audience of the @plainwhitets, Year 9 Jake sang his heart out, and Anoop in Year 8 reduced grown men to tears with his emotional song! #GetTheseBoysARecordDeal!pic.twitter.com/7zeUcJOOPg

This month the History department are celebrating #LGBTQ History month This includes a History Department Special discussing the development of the LGBT+ movement on Wednesday 12th February at 1.30pm in BI3 – all are welcome!pic.twitter.com/6KgT8RBIa6

The J14s training with the 1st VIII and Oxford University Lightweight Squad on Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately, the boys' fixture with Shiplake College didn't go ahead, but there's no keeping these chaps off the water!

The Power of Praise

My sons and I had a FANTASTIC time watching #OurHouse last night at @ReadingBlues It really was spectacular and a huge ‘well done’ to everyone involved. So much talent and enthusiasm – I went home smiling from ear to ear (and singing Madness songs!)

Last week, our Pupils' Learning Council organised an Astronomy Evening, "The sky cleared beautifully for the eagerly-anticipated visit of Reading Astronomical Society. This was the school’s first Astronomy Evening, and was well-attended by pupils from Years 7 to 11." Mr Starrpic.twitter.com/bMx8v4qok4

Thank you Mr Thomas, Second Master @ReadingBlues for coming along and speaking to Eaton Grange at Assembly this morning. Congratulations on your appointment as Headteacher @ReadingBlues from September.pic.twitter.com/t1aPOCcRU5

We're very grateful to Mr Shashikanth, parent to one of our fantastic Year 7 pupils, who sent in these wonderful images taken of the Blue Coat grounds. If you have your own images that you'd like shared on our social media pages, just send us a message!

We're very grateful to Mr Shashikanth, parent to one of our fantastic Year 7 pupils, who sent in these wonderful images taken of the Blue Coat grounds. If you have your own images that you'd like shared on our social media pages, just tweet us @ReadingBlues!pic.twitter.com/u7hBUFh4q4

Fabulous salad and cold protein bar today @ReadingBlues well done team @shaunieboy21 @ClarkWesty @IndiesSodexopic.twitter.com/TpheSMXvg5

A group of Year 10 and 11 boys attended a Model United Nations conference at Gordon’s School this weekend. Three pupils earned Commendations: Matthew W in International Security, Dan F in the Environment Committee and Tom B in the Social, Cultural and Humanitarian Committee.pic.twitter.com/ljd03Uvg7L

Many thanks to Rev'd Toogood for this morning's Spiritual Assembly. The assembly started with an anagram; who can guess what the theme was?

Many thanks to Rev'd Toogood for this morning's Spiritual Assembly. The assembly started with an anagram; who can guess what the theme was?pic.twitter.com/EFNyfruvWj

Talking can be so important if you’re struggling. It can be hard to talk about our feelings but it can be life changing #TimeToTalkDay https://twitter.com/MindCharity/status/1225313216663891969 …

Many thanks to Mr Starr, who took these pictures on his way in to school on a particularly dark and chilly morning last week!pic.twitter.com/34kSFOlk2X

Many thanks to Mr Starr, who took this pictures on his way in to school on a particularly dark and chilly morning last week!

Pitches looking outstanding as usual @RBCSGrounds01 Thank you. 4W 1L 3W. Great afternoon of competitive senior sport #teamRBCS @ReadingBlues https://twitter.com/rbcsgrounds01/status/1225086615342764032 …

Our Year 8 pupils have been making a rainbow today, but not how you'd think… â € â € Using various acids and alkalis, pupils have been measuring the pH of different elements and arranging them by order of their acidity!

Our Year 8 pupils have been making a rainbow today, but not how you'd think… Using various acids and alkalis, pupils have been measuring the pH of different elements and arranging them by order of their acidity!pic.twitter.com/G1aFWuEXc0

Huge congratulations to our Year 12 Geologists who won against Radley College in the National Geoscience Schools Competition last week. They spoke about the global impacts of the Yellowstone Supervolcano and will attend the finals at the home of the Geological Society of London!pic.twitter.com/zlPpo8Oh9F

Time to vote for your @BollingerUK Player of the Match RT to vote for @abbydowberg #WomensSixNations #SendHerVictorious #RedRosespic.twitter.com/RYqvkgu92Q

In a close run contest, great to see @ReadingBlues coming out on top and taking the Schools’ Geology Regional Trophy. I wish them all the best at @geolsoc in London! #geologyrocks #geologyoutreachpic.twitter.com/RhjZzhPKPx

Holocaust Memorial Day 2020 – Reading Blue Coat School

Many thanks to Mr Leigh for delivering this morning's sobering assembly on the importance of marking occasions like Holocaust Memorial Day, and why it is so vital that we 'stand together'. Read Mr Leigh's full assembly here – https://buff.ly/315LBHP pic.twitter.com/LxsJKO1J0C

Based in the centre of Reading, Haslams has a great event space and is the prefect venue for our upcoming networking drinks event on Thursday 13 February. Come along and enjoy complimentary drinks and canapés and catch up with your fellow Blue Coat parents and meet other members of the Blue Coat community including Old Blues. We will be joined by our current Headmaster, Mr Jesse Elzinga and our Second Master (and Headmaster from September 2020), Mr Pete Thomas. They are both very much looking forward to seeing lots of parents at the event. Please register using the link below: https://www.trybooking.co.uk/NZF

Holocaust Memorial Day 2020

It looks as though our Year 7 pupils are having a brilliant day in Oxford. First stop, the Natural History Museum, followed shortly by the Museum of Science History!

It looks as though our Year 7 pupils are having a brilliant day in Oxford. First stop, the Natural History Museum @morethanadodo , followed shortly by the Museum of Science History @HSMOxford #Science #Oxfordpic.twitter.com/30BWNy4oPz

Tickets for the Senior Production of Our House are selling fast! The show runs from Monday 10 to Friday 14 February, and tickets are available via the portal or by emailing boxoffice@rbcs.org.uk. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

Tickets for the Senior Production of Our House are selling fast! The show runs from Monday 10 to Friday 14 February, and tickets are available via the portal or by emailing boxoffice@rbcs.org.uk. We're looking forward to seeing you there!pic.twitter.com/AzvX4NLoMg

Many thanks to Mrs Elaina Elzinga, who delivered last week's Sixth Form Special. Mrs Elzinga spoke to pupils about her own career in Investment Management, and why it is such an important, and enjoyable, industry to work within.pic.twitter.com/CEe5crmDWl

Many thanks to Mrs Elaina Elzinga, who delivered last week's Sixth Form Special. Mrs Elzinga spoke to pupils about her own career in Investment Management, and why it is such an important, and enjoyable, industry to work within.

Another decidedly wet and windy afternoon meant it must be another Cup tie! Despite Tom seeing his shot stick in a puddle on the goal line the team battled through to pens. Joe the hero this time with 3 saves to see it finish 3-1 @ReadingBlues #grit #nextroundpic.twitter.com/8E1zLGvMAu

Many thanks to Alison Saxby, who spoke to our Sixth Form Geologists about the importance of minerals in 21st century industries. Mrs Saxby has over 30 years of experience in this field, having graduated from Leeds University in Mineral Engineering!pic.twitter.com/j6tiTIENak

Many thanks to Alison Saxby, who spoke to our Sixth Form Geologists about the importance of minerals in 21st century industries. Mrs Saxby has over 30 years of experience in this field, having graduated from Leeds University in Mineral Engineering and has gone on to a long career which led her to her current employment at Roskill as a Senior Analyst and Director. With an ever increasing demand for renewables and rechargeable batteries, particularly in transport, the world needs more and more minerals to make their component parts. Alison discussed the origins and uses of Cobalt, Lithium, Talc and Graphite as well as Rare Earths and told us about how forecasting the abundance and accessibility of these resources is an important aspect of her work. She guided pupils through the industry and discussed the environmental considerations where tight rules are applied so that we can access these minerals whilst considering the impacts. Thank you so much to Alison for coming to speak with the students. Mrs Finucane, Head of Geology

Thank you so much for our fantastic celebration of Burns Night! https://twitter.com/FoodRbc/status/1220831201931513859 …

Many thanks to the @MaidenheadAds for this lovely write-up on our incoming Headmaster, Mr Pete Thomas. Read the brilliant article here: https://buff.ly/2tOY3iN pic.twitter.com/aK67IN8orr

New headmaster to take over at Reading Blue Coat School

Mr Ennis' Year 8 art classes made Marble Runs, with the aim of making the marble take as long as possible to reach the end of the run. Well done to Greg P, whose marble took 58min, 35sec! Well done to Zach M, Ben H, Finn M-S, Johnny M, James H and Ciaran C, who won design awards!pic.twitter.com/gzr1Y3P4Sc

Reading Blue Coat Networking Drinks

Thank you so much to everyone who exhibited at our Careers Evening last night! https://twitter.com/spratleyprtnrs/status/1220042645164216321 …

Many thanks to Mr Starr for these brilliant pictures from last night: â € â € 'The U13 footballers enjoyed a training session with a very beautiful sunset behind them. Despite the rapidly dropping temperatures, their spirits were high, and they gave Mr Hoy and Mr Starr plenty of tough decisions with regards to team selection.'

Many thanks to Mr Starr for these brilliant pictures from last night: 'The U13s enjoyed a training session with a beautiful sunset behind them. Despite the low temperatures, their spirits were high, and they gave Mr Starr some tough decisions with regards to team selection.'pic.twitter.com/tzF7NMHmYU

The judges were impressed by the junior team’s functional ‘hydrogen fuel cell powered Lego car’, which sought to address the issue of traffic pollution. Well done to all the boys for their effort, enthusiasm and teamwork! (2/2)pic.twitter.com/t0DAkIMMIl

Competing for our fourth successive year, RBC’s Lego Robotics Club sent two teams to Bristol last Wednesday to compete against 18 other schools in the regional robotics league. ⠀ ⠀ This year’s theme was ‘City Shaper’, for which each team had to design and present a solution to an environmental problem encountered in today’s cities. The judges were impressed by the junior team’s functional ‘hydrogen fuel cell powered Lego car’, which sought to address the issue of traffic pollution. ⠀ ⠀ The seniors presented a remote building inspection drone, constructed almost entirely from Lego Technic, this functional flying drone was designed to be able to remotely inspect dangerous or inaccessible structures, such as those damaged by earthquakes.⠀ ⠀ After successful project presentations both teams encountered a few technical issues in the robot competition and were disappointed not to make the finals this year. However, the senior team, Brickathalon, were commended for their team work and slick presentations and came runner up in the Core Values category.⠀ ⠀ Well done to all the boys for their effort, enthusiasm and teamwork of the last few months. Particular thanks go to the Y13 boys who gave up their free time & returned to the robotics club to act as mentors for the junior team.

Our Lego Robotics Club went to Bristol last Wednesday to compete against 18 other schools in the regional robotics league. The theme was ‘City Shaper’ and each team had to design and present a solution to an environmental problem encountered in today’s cities. (1/2)pic.twitter.com/7R8CVQTQIm

Another beautiful morning as week 3 gets underway

Very well done to our Year 8 adventurers, who took to the woods on Wednesday to build shelters, as part of their outdoor education.

Very well done to our Year 8 adventurers, who took to the woods on Wednesday to build shelters, as part of their outdoor education.pic.twitter.com/b1iwFnJVjP

Going colourful today with our #vegan choice, beetroot burger in black sesame bun #Veganuary @ClarkWesty @IndiesSodexopic.twitter.com/2omzprEsSR

We're very excited to welcome @OnattiProdsLtd to Blue Coat today, as they perform a play in German for our Year 9 and 10 pupils! https://twitter.com/OnattiProdsLtd/status/1218085764275326976 …

We've got some really exciting teaching opportunities available at the moment. Head over to our website to learn more: https://rbcs.org.uk/vacancies

We've got some really exciting teaching opportunities available at the moment. Head over to our website to learn more: https://rbcs.org.uk/vacancies pic.twitter.com/CVIxBzmGMA

Our Year 11 pupils met @DanJackson23, former Aussie Rules professional, before the Christmas break, where they learned about stress and resilience. Many thanks to Dan for visiting and imparting such wisdom!pic.twitter.com/cs8NFYXSNX

The School is thrilled to invite you to the Senior Production of Our House – the musical that tells a coming-of-age story through the music of Madness! Tickets are available on the portal for the five shows, running between 10 and 14 February, and by emailing boxoffice@rbcs.org.uk. We look forward to seeing many of you there!

We are thrilled to invite you to the Senior Production of Our House – the musical that tells a coming-of-age story through the music of Madness! Tickets are available on the portal for the five shows, running between 10 and 14 February, and by emailing boxoffice@rbcs.org.uk.pic.twitter.com/8ODe6yrWhd

A very soggy and cold U15 side, won their first ever Cup tie on penalties at the fourth attempt! Very well done guys. #Brendan #resilience @ReadingBlues pic.twitter.com/kYxzrlQkBC

Blue Coat excels at Inspection – Reading Blue Coat School

We're so pleased to finally be able to tell you just how *excellently* we did! Read the highlights of the inspection here – https://buff.ly/30sald2 pic.twitter.com/vqdp9TcPOo

We're so pleased to finally be able to tell you just how *excellently* we did! Read the highlights of the inspection by following the link in our bio.

Blue Coat excels at Inspection

A HUGE well done to these boys, who all received award certificates for good work and behaviour before the Christmas break!pic.twitter.com/5o33hyW3kS

We're chuffed to bits to be included in The @Telegraph's list of best value Independent Schools in the country! Read the full list here – https://buff.ly/35PlUMm pic.twitter.com/RPR7fTKw0g

Why not go Vegan this month and try the bean chilli today #Veganuary @ClarkWesty @IndiesSodexopic.twitter.com/sRntiWXtaa

Thought for the week…… everyone is facing struggles that others are not aware of. We often see very little of people’s lives, and regardless of how people seem on the outside, they can feel very different on the inside. Be kind, to others and to ourselves.

Congratulations to our AMAZING Rev'd Toogood, who graduated with her MA from Durham University today. The whole Blue Coat community is so proud of you! https://twitter.com/toogood_katie/status/1215263139840843776 …

A very proud day for us, as the Headmaster announced in this morning's assembly that the School community has raised a total of £6907.38. Well done to everyone who wore a Christmas Jumper last term, and to our Sixth Form pupils who braved the coldest night of 2019 for the Big Sleepout. Well done also to the wonderful Mrs Blackwell, who organised such a successful Sleepout!

A very proud day for us all, as the Headmaster announced in this morning's assembly that the School community has raised a total of £6907.38 for @Launchpad_RDG. Well done to our Sixth Form pupils who braved the coldest night of 2019 for the Big Sleepout!pic.twitter.com/hqFtfCnhJD

Welcome back to all of our pupils and members of staff, and wishing all of our fantastic parents a very Happy New Year!

Welcome back to all of our pupils and members of staff, and wishing all of our fantastic parents a very Happy New Year!pic.twitter.com/CskKled3XN

Absolutely love this! Can't wait for our pupils to be back at School tomorrow! https://twitter.com/toogood_katie/status/1214174756972498944 …

It looks like our pupils had a fantastic time skiing in Kitzbuhel! Many thanks to the wonderful teachers who accompanied them on this trip of a lifetime!

It looks like our pupils had a fantastic time #skiing in #Kitzbuhel! Many thanks to the wonderful teachers who accompanied them on this trip of a lifetime!pic.twitter.com/1q8ktsRtaq

Last day included full day of skiing super diable (black run) was a favourite amongst all. Presentation evening from @HalsburySki followed by our own presentation. Thanks to our ski instructors Johan and Bertrand, and to Elise, our rep, for being truely awesome. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/cuEOsp1Osp

Our School Carol Service last Friday was just magnificent! From the gloriously decorated tree, to our talented pupils' singing – it was just perfect! Many thanks to @toogood_katie for her personal lessons of what Christmas is all about!

Our School Carol Service last Friday was just magnificent! From the gloriously decorated tree, to our talented pupils' singing – it was just perfect! Many thanks to @toogood_katie for her personal lessons of what Christmas is all about!pic.twitter.com/PLfFrMuLgn

Thank you so much to @IndiesSodexo for the incredible staff lunch on Friday afternoon, where we bade a farewell to Mr Shuttleworth after 13 years of service! https://twitter.com/FoodRbc/status/1205486661754327045 …

We're not jealous at all…….. https://twitter.com/RBCSPE/status/1206237056965451776 …

Merry Christmas to all of our wonderful pupils and their families. We hope you have a good break, and a very happy start to the New Year!pic.twitter.com/TBU5xIcqkT

Merry Christmas to all of our wonderful pupils and their families. We hope you have a good break, and a very happy start to the New Year!

Thank you to @toogood_katie for her fantastic Nativity assembly yesterday morning. And well done to the whole cast!pic.twitter.com/hSu98pkUDf

Thank you so much to the team at @IndiesSodexo for our wonderful Christmas Lunch on Wednesday!pic.twitter.com/xGvO12xztI

Our Staff band absolutely SMASHED this Christmas classic in this morning’s end-of-term assembly! Thanks to all who performed and well done to all who received colours this morning!pic.twitter.com/HrzyORcINB

Our Staff band absolutely SMASHED this Christmas classic in this morning’s end-of-term assembly! Thanks to all who performed and well done to all who received colours this morning!

Incredibly proud of our Sixth Form pupils who slept out in the freezing cold on Friday night, to raise money for @Launchpad_RDG So far we have raised nearly £5,000, and are just £1,000 from our target. Please support this brilliant cause by donating here – https://buff.ly/35dzDgi pic.twitter.com/sZr0ZOaZoZ

Another FANTASTIC season of Rugby behind us! Roll on Autumn 2020! https://twitter.com/RBCSGrounds01/status/1204707531567837184 …

Year 12 Drama class enjoyed a trip to the National Theatre yesterday. With hands-on behind the scenes tour of the impressive theatre complex, students were immersed in the workings of the theatre. The day ended with a performance of #BrianFriel's fantastic #Translations.pic.twitter.com/atvSr8YJxo

Very proud of our Year 7 Community Action Group, who delivered HUNDREDS of presents donated by the Blue Coat Community to the Ambleside Children's Centre in @WoodleyTCMI @WoodleyTown yesterday afternoon, where they were very gratefully received.pic.twitter.com/sCrRjid3MH

Very proud of our Year 7 Community Action Group, who delivered HUNDREDS of presents donated by the Blue Coat Community to the Ambleside Children's Centre in @WoodleyTCMI @WoodleyTown yesterday afternoon, where they were very gratefully received.

U12 End of Season Dinner to mark, what has been a thoroughly enjoyable first season at RBC with all the A to D players making huge progress. Well done to all those who received Players’ Player or #teamRBCS (Respect, Belief, Commitment & Sportmanship) awards @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/6S0Ij1sWUN

Delighted to host our first table-tennis fixture for a while with @RSSportandPE proving quality opposition. Great for the GCSE boys to get some tough gameplay experience. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/hQXiSdNaE1

We are so proud of all of our pupils and staff, who have donated such an INCREDIBLE amount of #Christmas gifts to be donated to the Ambleside Children's Centre in @WoodleyTown.pic.twitter.com/lbU9ZF8sJm

The Results of our Mock Election are in, and are as follow: C, David ( @brexitparty_uk) – 62 votes J, Isobel ( @LibDems) – 106 votes P, Oliver ( @UKLabour) – 21 votes S, Ella ( @TheGreenParty) – 79 votes S, Eric ( @Conservatives) – 110 votes Very well done to Eric S!pic.twitter.com/D5cRw47sJM

The Results of our Mock Election are in, and are as follow:â € â € C, David (Brexit Party) – 62 votesâ € J, Isobel (Liberal Democrat Party) – 106 votesâ € P, Oliver (Labour Party) – 21 votesâ € S, Ella (Green) – 79 votes â € S, Eric (Conservative Party) – 110 votesâ € â € Very well done to Eric S!

Our boys made the Blue Coat community very proud last night, as they sang at the Launchpad Carols by Candlelight at Reading Minster. The pupils from years 7-9 were joined by The X-Factor's Danyl Johnson, who was just incredible!

It was brilliant to spend yesterday afternoon with @DanylJohnsonOfficial, who visited the School to rehearse with our pupils who are singing at the @Launchpad_RDG Carols by Candlelight at Reading Minster this Thursday evening. We hope to see you there!

Christmas Jumper Day has been a BLAST! So many pupils with such brilliant jumpers; from Star Wars to The Simpsons, and a couple of M&S Specials for good measure! Mr Thomas awarded the best jumpers to Jatin Y and Nathan C!pic.twitter.com/liRNXgmNQR

We were a very proud community last night! Thank you to all who came to support our boys performing at the @Launchpad_RDG Carols by Candlelight, it was a truly special evening. https://twitter.com/Launchpad_RDG/status/1202860518442225664 …

Our Lunchtime Concert on Tuesday saw two exceptionally talented boys perform with confidence and skill. Year 8 Harry performed the incomparable Ave Maria on the violin, before singing three beautiful pieces, and Year 9 Adrian played a beautiful lullaby on the piano!pic.twitter.com/5VNJ4kdSBJ

Our Lunchtime Concert on Tuesday saw two exceptionally talented boys perform with confidence and…

Really well done to our Girls who competed at the South Hockey Finals in Woking yesterday. The team came third overall, very narrowly missing out on the National Finals! The Blue Coat community is very proud indeed!pic.twitter.com/H06ft9Losd

Really well done to our Girls who competed at the South Hockey Finals in Woking yesterday. The team…

Our Shakespeare Soiree on Tuesday night was just Marvellous! Pictured are Josh A and Paddy W acting out a scene from Julius Caesar, Alex P performing as Prospero from The Tempest, and Rohit L acting as Hamlet. Well done to all of our wonderful performers!pic.twitter.com/AFTpyhN1mu

Our Big Sleep Out in aid of @Launchpad_RDG is happening this Friday. More than 80 pupils will be braving the cold overnight to help raise money for our local homeless charity, whose hard work is utterly invaluable. Please donate here – https://buff.ly/33MZtGz pic.twitter.com/pv3qXTftgI

It's almost #skitrip time @ReadingBlues! Are you looking forward to your trip to Kitzbühel next week?pic.twitter.com/MbzVpGIUy4

And Ella S for @TheGreenParty and David C for the @brexitparty_uk! Best of luck to all of our candidates!pic.twitter.com/XZmyw9FRX6

Here is Eric S, for the @Conservatives, Oli P for the @UKLabour and Isobel J for the @LibDems.pic.twitter.com/lkpf7iZbvu

Blue Coat is holding its own Election. On Monday, five candidates read their manifestos to the whole School community before they debate tomorrow afternoon. On Friday, we will hold the vote and on Monday the results will be announced! Read more here – https://buff.ly/2LkJiKa pic.twitter.com/CEMrIHsCt1

Blue Coat Mock Elections

Year 9 cadets had an experience of bush craft last Thursday. Safe-knife handling was practised, as…

Year 9 cadets had an experience of bush craft last Thursday. Safe-knife handling was practised, as well as the production of several excellent feather sticks. Once there were sufficient for a fire, it was time to heat up some marshmallows!pic.twitter.com/Zf76XUrNC6

The headmaster will take over the role in September 2020 https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/18076489.readings-blue-coat-school-announces-new-headmaster-peter-thomas/ …

It was great to be joined two weeks ago by Professor Sir John Vickers and Professor Margaret Snowling, who visited with the RBC Trust and signed the RBC Trust ledger – a nearly 400-year-old document that details those benefited by the RBC Trust. Many thanks for joining us!pic.twitter.com/ABgRBG1tFX

It was brilliant to spend yesterday afternoon with @TheXFactor's @DanylAJohnson, who visited the School to rehearse with our pupils who are singing at the @Launchpad_RDG Carols by Candlelight at Reading Minster this Thursday evening. We hope to see you there!pic.twitter.com/ydiSJTpWr4

During the last 2 weeks of term the chaplaincy drop in sessions will have a Christmas theme Staff will have mince pies and Christmas cake this Wednesday, and then on Thursday 12th the student drop in will have mince pies, Christmas biscuits and Christmas music

Thank you so much to Rev'd Toogood for her fantastic assembly on #gratitude, including the use of @gratitudegardn! Read more by clicking the link in Rev'd Toogood's Tweet! https://twitter.com/toogood_katie/status/1201441106283696131 …

Exciting news folks we have a brand new sponsor for #HYF2020 ! @ReadingBlues have joined our band of well wishers. Like the HYF, the school is a place for creative, sporting & academic young people to come together to share their talents and skills. #hyfsponsorpic.twitter.com/I15AcMyIeK

Today's Spiritual Assembly was on the theme of giving thanks, given that it is Thanksgiving in America! This week's entry from the Headmaster's Desk reflects on the American holiday, and the importance of gratitude and being thankful. Read more here – https://buff.ly/2DrGQ0d pic.twitter.com/XwAxvibu9n

Many thanks to @FoodRbc from @IndiesSodexo for putting on a fantastic American-themed lunch to celebrate Thanksgiving!pic.twitter.com/joRGNvib3n

Thank you to Mr Starr for this wonderful picture he took at sunset (16:10!!) yesterday!

Thank you to Mr Starr for these wonderful pictures he took at #sunset (16:10!!) yesterday!pic.twitter.com/sNtMIxUm8W

Well done to the U14 rugby team who have made it through to the @BerksRFU finals after a highly physical encounter with @HighdownPE Good luck to the 2nd XV and U15s who play their semifinals tomorrow. #teamrbcs @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/rqbTcK5Ae7

The Drama Department were thrilled to host @TCLive last Friday. Students were treated to a performance of Afsaneh Gray's new play, The Border. Year 10 pupils also had a workshop that explored new methods of communicating meaning to an audience. A most enjoyable and rewarding day!pic.twitter.com/4ziiLU8XWY

Reading Blue Coat Announces New Headmaster

We are very proud to announce that Second Master, Mr Pete Thomas will be the next Headmaster at Reading Blue Coat!pic.twitter.com/iJLAIZAdAn

We are very proud to announce that Second Master, Mr Pete Thomas will be the next Headmaster at…

So proud to be included in The Cricketer's Schools Guide of the Top 100 Schools in the country for Cricket!! Huge congratulations to @teamrbcs and @RBCSGrounds01 for the dedication and hard work that earned this prestigious honour! https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMag/status/1197447956502319104 …

It was great to be joined today by Professor Sir John Vickers and Professor Margaret Snowling, who visited with the RBC Trust and signed the RBC Trust ledger – a nearly 400-year-old document that details those benefited by the RBC Trust. Many thanks for joining us!pic.twitter.com/V9Fp1ARNEJ

It was great to be joined today by Professor Sir John Vickers, the Warden of All Souls College at…

Some of our Year 9 RAF cadets had a go at bushcraft and survival techniques. They learned the rules around safe knife handling and the cadets took it in turns to safely pass a knife to one another. Finally, they built a fire and used it to toast marshmallows!pic.twitter.com/bUFxh2QD3Q

Brilliant day of rugby at RBC with the U12 Berkshire Schools Festival on site – 40 teams, lots of tackling, passing and great skills on display. Delighted to be able to field 4 competitive teams @ReadingBlues #wizardwall #growingthegamepic.twitter.com/QaYt79bQ4z

The Berkshire U12s Festival has been amazing! We've had over 500 pupils from 24 Schools competing for the title of Berkshire's Under 12 champions! @MaidenErleghSch @BohuntSchool @HighdownSchool @Edgeborough @ChartersSchool @clairescourt @thorpehousesch @TheBulmersheSch @sjcrmainpic.twitter.com/u5Mj0fIu3G

Last week was Anti-Bullying Week across the UK, and here's what Reading Blue Coat did to mark the occasion. Read more here – https://buff.ly/2XwNLOH pic.twitter.com/4sLv8xNG1s

Last week was Anti-Bullying Week across the UK, and here's what Reading Blue Coat did to mark the…

Our GMAC (Grounds, Maintenance and Activities Centre) is very nearly complete! Here's a few images of the progress so far! https://twitter.com/RBCSGrounds01/status/1197165394773135360 …pic.twitter.com/bPVb6szBVk

After an excellent performance at last night’s Grand Concert, Alex M-Z has been selected for an @NYO_GB project, in which he will be guided and conducted by musicians from the @LAPhil Youth Orchestra and @GustavoDudamel in an open rehearsal at the Barbican! Best of luck Alex!pic.twitter.com/mfMCdnNIvv

Last night's Grand Concert was just spectacular! It's always such an honour to see such varied talents at our music events, but last night saw our pupils perform on a whole new level! Thank you to our incredibly talented pupils and to everyone who enjoyed the show.pic.twitter.com/Y4z7DHO2kD

GCSE PE Ski assessment day – coaching and racing gated runs with @Impulserace Some super skiers on display. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/NakfwIyKQa

Anti-Bullying Week 2019

Last Monday saw Year 8 travel to London for their 'Geography of Sport' unit of work. They were looking at the Legacy of the London Olympic Games and the venues built for it such as the Olympic Stadium, Velodrome, Aquatic Centre!pic.twitter.com/KgoZZ6oTBC

The Senior Public Speakers presented the Cheeky Speaky on Wednesday and as ever, there was a wide range of topics; from education reform and opportunity, road signs, black swans, the trebuchet, dress codes, the firehouse of falsehood, the environment, and wine snobbery!pic.twitter.com/bxVD5sxTZ2

Wishing the best of luck to these boys! https://twitter.com/teamrbcs/status/1195310862849990657 …

Next Summer, 14 Blue Coat pupils will travel to Ghana to build new classrooms on the site of Ankwanda School. They are hoping to raise £1,000 to pay for materials and equipment for the building work. All donations are very gratefully received! https://buff.ly/2rPCWMd pic.twitter.com/K05URjEObZ

Well done to our girls' hockey team who won the south heats at Woking Hockey Club on Wednesday evening. Having beaten Stow, Bedales and Alleyn Schools, they now qualify for the South Finals in December.pic.twitter.com/x2nJROoBfS

Well done to our girls' hockey team who won the south heats at Woking Hockey Club on Wednesday…

Last Thursday, our Year 8 pupils visited the @NeasdenTemple. Thank you to Mrs Kelly for leading the trip and for providing the pictures!pic.twitter.com/qDlUQjzcvd

Some of our Year 8 pupils took in a little Yoga last week! Thanks to Mrs Dance for leading the session and for the pictures!pic.twitter.com/6zKresKNlI

The @ABAonline fundraiser was a great success today, with over £56 being raised. Huge thank you to those who contributed, and to the Peer Mentors and Chaplaincy for running and hosting!pic.twitter.com/NvuRcUGUQx

The Anti-Bullying Alliance fundraiser was a great success today, with over £56 being raised. Huge…

Great to have @HighwoodPrim3W with us today – they've been celebrating Prehistoric Day by building dens and fires from scratch! https://twitter.com/HighwoodPrim3W/status/1194613615954944005 …

Year 8 HRF – HIIT training today. This pair chose to sprint up the hill onto the 1st team pitch for one of their sets. #witnessthefitness @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/dJkHexaJzI

U15a and u15b just kicked off against @mts_rugby. Loving the floodlights! @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/0X1wZya8zV

New brewery and tap room to open in Reading

The Chaplaincy and Year 13 Peer Mentors will be running an anti-bullying cake sale tomorrow at break time in the Chaplaincy, to raise money for the anti-bullying alliance. All are welcome, please just bring some loose change and a commitment to #StandAgainstBullying @ABAonlinepic.twitter.com/A1IspjF837

The Chaplaincy and the Year 13 Peer Mentors will be running an anti-bullying cake sale tomorrow at…

REMINDER: Tomorrow is Odd Socks Day for Anti-Bullying Week. Odd Socks are a great way to highlight that we are all different, and all a little bit ODD!pic.twitter.com/pHyWgkRApP

Thanks to Guy B for performing this morning’s Last Post, to commemorate Remembrance Day 2019.

Thank you to Mr Starr for sharing this account of his Great Uncle, Reginald Chapman, who fought in…

Well done to the Year 9 and 10 cross country team who came second in the South West Regional Finals on Saturday. They now qualify for the English Schools Cup Final in Sheffield on Saturday 7 December! Well done to the Year 7 and 8 team who also took part and came eighth.pic.twitter.com/BaSTBgd7Pq

Well done to the Year 9 and 10 cross country team who came second in the South West Regional Finals…

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Remembrance Service this morning. We’ve certainly been blessed with this weather! we will also be live streaming our Last Post to Facebook tomorrow morning from 10:55.pic.twitter.com/bfJqn6LtXR

Very excited to launch this year's biennial Sleep Out in aid of Launchpad. Sixth Form pupils will be…

Very excited to launch this year's biennial Sleep Out in aid of Launchpad. Sixth Form pupils will be raising money for the homeless charity by spending the night sleeping with nothing but cardboard boxes and a sleeping bag. https://twitter.com/Launchpad_RDG/status/1192817329673003011 …

Great to welcome @HighwoodPrim3W to the Geology labs this afternoon. Part of our work with the Aldworth Partnership is opening up our own facilities to enable other schools to benefit from them. https://twitter.com/HighwoodPrim3W/status/1192796361852379137 …

Also, wishing a very happy 20th birthday to Sonning Fireworks Ltd, thank you for providing such a brilliant service for the past two decades! Here’s to many more!pic.twitter.com/KLn9oY4AL4

Also, wishing a very happy 20th birthday to Sonning Fireworks Ltd, thank you for providing such a…

Last night's Fireworks Display was just incredible! We'd love to see more of your of your photos, so please reply to this tweet with some! https://twitter.com/GeogHeard/status/1192557529823404034 …

Fabulous evening watching the Y10 team featuring lots of PE GCSE boys playing against the formidable opposition of @Eton_College Great game of rugby both teams. @RBCS_rugby @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/eg2riOWb1A

We are SO excited for our Fireworks Spectacular this evening! Tickets will be available on the gate. Parking is at Sonning Field, Berkshire Sports Club and Reading Rugby Club. Gates to the School will be closed from 6pm to 9pm, so please do not attempt to park on-site.pic.twitter.com/B30Ewj1zQy

Great evening of floodlit rugby for the u15s against @Eton_College score is 7-7 at half time. 2nd half just about to kick off. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/Oym8cfnXWQ

Before the Half Term, our Sixth Form #EPQ pupils had some Harkness sessions to discuss issues around ethics and decision-making. Pupils were faced with the #TrolleyProblem, which encouraged them to think critically in order to develop well reasoned arguments.pic.twitter.com/6A3qONrGrO

Well done to these fine young men who were awarded bronze certificates by the Headmaster today. These boys have each collected 15 plus points for good behaviour, classwork and homework!pic.twitter.com/TlxfDHooCB

Well done to these fine young men who were awarded bronze certificates by the Headmaster today….

It was great to welcome Dorothy Dix to yesterday morning's assembly. Dorothy joined us from @CBFUK…

It was great to welcome Dorothy Dix to yesterday morning's assembly. Dorothy joined us from @CBFUK and shared the importance of our pupils' donated sports kits. She also spoke about young peoples' issues in Zimbabwe, where our second hand sports kits are sent to.pic.twitter.com/KOUjk1Gv9T

Cross Country 2019 Winners: Year 7 – Theo M Year 8 – Sam L-H Year 9 – Tom D Year 10 – Chris P Year 11 – Sam H Senior Boys – James C Girls – Beth D Thank you to Mr Cook for organising another fantastic Cross Country Event and well done to everyone who took part!pic.twitter.com/P4PBjEYM7C

Cross Country 2019 Winners:â € Year 7 – Theo Mâ € Year 8 – Sam L-Hâ € Year 9 – Tom Dâ € Year 10 – Chris…

Our Public Speakers are returning from Boston today, and on their last day they took in a harbour tour found the famous 'Mike's Pastry', explored MIT and found crossings that tell you to wait! Well done to these boys and thank you to Miss Plowman for accompanying them.pic.twitter.com/eTHBAylqhI

Our Public Speakers are returning from Boston today, and on their last day they took in a harbour…

After this afternoon's rain came the most beautiful rainbow stretching all the way over the Richard…

After this afternoon's rain came the most beautiful rainbow stretching all the way over the Richard Aldworth Building. Who's checking Dunster for gold?pic.twitter.com/YbYdRPV9V1

Looks like our Sixth Form Pupils had a brilliant time in New York and Iceland. Here you can see the…

Looks like our Sixth Form Pupils had a great Half Term break. Here you can see the tour party at the harbour in Reykjavik, and Geography students exploring urban regeneration and the process of 'hyper-gentrification' in the vicinity of the Highline, near Hudson Yards New York.pic.twitter.com/oD6cE4fwWo

Not long until our Sport Scholarship deadline. If you think you or a family member could bring something special to Team RBCS, do get in touch! https://twitter.com/teamrbcs/status/1190604949647966209 …pic.twitter.com/xXd34P3Wyy

Here are our boys on the Freedom Trail learning about black heritage in Boston, USA. Three boys, accompanied by Miss Plowman, travelled to America for a Public Speaking competition. The boys are competing today, and have already presented their persuasive speeches!pic.twitter.com/Hu4AlZgONh

Year 9 pupils enjoyed a busy few days in Switzerland and France on the annual French study visit. The pupils enjoyed the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, a tour of the medieval Château de Chillon and a cable-car trip up to the summit of Mont Blanc!pic.twitter.com/alg7vrJm07

Whole School Photograph, September 2019

A reminder that ticket sales for this year's #Fireworks Extravaganza close on Friday. Until then, tickets are still available from the portal. After Friday, tickets will still be available to purchase via the School Reception.pic.twitter.com/HnPtqrpMUX

And here are our Year 10 and 11 Historians in Berlin! Here, our boys are actually sitting in a Stasi police cell at the @ddrmuseum. Before starting the journey home this morning, they were also able to see the 1936 Olympic Stadium!pic.twitter.com/LxZyKHTLVM

Year 11 spent last Thursday at a Super Quarry in Somerset. Pupils visited the crusher and function rooms as well as monitoring noise from the screen bank and quarry floor as part of their environmental impact assessment. Thanks to the Somerset Earth Sciences Centre for having us!pic.twitter.com/3ZABIMH9RH

Watch this fantastic video of our annual Cross Country, filmed and edited by Year 12 Sidni B! https://youtu.be/YVTRvntv8CQ 

Reading Blue Coat Cross Country 2019

Wishing all of our pupils and staff a great Half Term! Particularly those who are on trips to Geneva, Berlin, Boston, the Brecon Beacons or New York and Iceland! Stay safe and have fun!pic.twitter.com/QssJ8EGlLZ

Wishing all of our pupils and staff a great Half Term! Particularly those who are on trips to…

The reviews are in! Read about our Middle School's sensational performance of Michael Morpurgo's 'Private Peaceful' here – https://buff.ly/2JlkQaK pic.twitter.com/XpB0OQnbVc

Private Peaceful Review – Reading Blue Coat School

The reviews are in! Read about our Middle School's sensational performance of Michael Morpurgo's…

Private Peaceful Review

A reminder that tomorrow is a non-uniform day in support of The Aldworth Partnership. The Aldworth Partnership is an umbrella term for the outreach work that Reading Blue Coat undertakes. It is a pupil-led initiative to empower every student to get involved in community service!pic.twitter.com/iFWYni88VB

After learning about the Battle of Hastings in their History lessons, our Year 8 pupils travelled there themselves to learn a little more!pic.twitter.com/iP6AvaToqJ

Year 7 French pupils have been learning higher numbers and had access to pretend currency to make the experience more genuine! The smiles are clear to see, though there were questions aplenty about how the French reach numbers from 70, upwards and why this counting system is usedpic.twitter.com/dN4A3DTMQJ

Brilliant morning of rugby. Amazing to see the progress that the Year 7s have made this half-term with a hugely competitive House comp. @ReadingBlues #wizardwallpic.twitter.com/QZO3iMVozU

Many thanks to Mr Starr, who took these pictures on his way into School yesterday morning!pic.twitter.com/09JZ8pdVmw

Many thanks to Mr Starr, who took this picture on his way into School yesterday morning!

Year 7 played The Reading Game yesterday! The game involves discovering books from different genres…

Year 7 played The Reading Game yesterday! The game involves discovering books from different genres and ranking them under categories of “best cover”, “best start” and “best blurb”. Perhaps the phrase “never judge a book by the cover” is applicable here!pic.twitter.com/znEnwgymAy

For those of you able to join us at last night’s Chamber Concert, I am sure you will agree we were…

SCHOOLS RUGBY: Great win for @ReadingBlues @RBCS_rugby against @MarlboroughCol – https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/sport/17974724.schools-rugby-reading-blue-coat-stun-marlborough-college/ …

Our Theatre Makers trip took place yesterday; Year 10-12 Drama students were treated to two West End shows, starting with @NoisesOffPlay and finishing with @wecomefromaway – both amazing! While enjoying dinner, the pupils bumped into @Joe_Sugg and his dance partner @dbuzz6589!pic.twitter.com/Cydp3yJarv

Our Theatre Makers trip took place yesterday; Year 10-12 Drama students were treated to two West End…

A couple more from our Year 8 Historians, who have been visiting Hampton Court Palace today! @HRP_palaces @HRP_learning #HamptonCourtPalacepic.twitter.com/F9CWS8GXmY

Our Year 8 pupils are on a trip to Hampton Court Palace today, and it looks like they've met (a rather slim version of) the man himself! @HRP_palaces @HRP_learning #HamptonCourtPalacepic.twitter.com/OGMEMf8oEF

Our Year 8 pupils are on a trip to Hampton Court Palace today, and it looks like they've met (a…

The Rosebowl Competition – Reading Blue Coat School

Last week saw the return of the annual Rosebowl competition, in which Year 7 pupils display and present their hobbies and interests. Read more about this 'quintessentially Blue Coat event' here – https://buff.ly/2Mj93eE pic.twitter.com/Jt4DXrfgDW

Last week saw the return of the annual Rosebowl competition, in which Year 7 pupils display and…

Well done to our girls' hockey team who played at the Berkshire County Indoor Hockey tournament…

Well done to our girls' hockey team who played at the #Berkshire County Indoor #Hockey tournament yesterday. The girls finished as runners up and have qualified for the South regional round on 15th November!pic.twitter.com/gpAxc8b7Sr

The Rosebowl Competition

Our latest entry from the Headmaster's Desk has just been published. The theme of Mr Elzinga's entry this week comes on the back of last Thursday's Mental Health Awareness Day. Read it here – https://buff.ly/319fXre pic.twitter.com/7ZaiNfZZxu

It's okay not to be okay – Reading Blue Coat School

How can you argue with this?! Now get out there and do it #healthybody #healthymind #teamRBCS @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/aePo4pqklC

Yr12 Oscar (that’s him below jumping 1.93m) has won a place on the UK Athletics Youth Talent Programme, the first step of the performance pathway for athletes with Team GB or Commonwealth potential. We are delighted for you. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/K8jHnoUcJR

Our last piece of advice from Dr Williams: 'Gratitude – set aside some time each day to recall the things you are thankful for, write a list' Though #MentalHealthAwarenessDay is nearly over, it's important to remember that we should strive to help each other every single day!pic.twitter.com/EMntngcWUM

Our penultimate piece of advice from Dr Williams on #MentalHealthAwarenessDay: 'Try practising mindfulness – simple breathing and concentration exercises that you can learn from many books, websites, or apps' Mindfulness is all about doing nothing – enjoy not being busy!pic.twitter.com/SZ6DkT9jTb

Our penultimate piece of advice from Dr Williams on Mental Health Awareness Day: 'Try practising…

Next up from Dr Williams: 'Spend time with friends and family'. Though this may sound obvious, a lot of people in our society do not have regular contact with friends or family. It's important to reach out to people who you think may be lonely. #MentalHealthAwarenessDaypic.twitter.com/U2YWxEhs4p

Our third piece of advice from Dr Williams, our Deputy Head Pastoral: 'Do something each day purely for fun– read a book, watch a funny TV show, play a game' This is also important to our amazing staff, who may be feeling stressed or overwhelmed #MentalHealthAwarenessDaypic.twitter.com/b1f2hYWQlo

Next piece from advice from Dr Williams, "Spend time outside, get exercise, fresh air, change your scene!" #MentalHealthAwarenessDaypic.twitter.com/UkprucBuaM

Today is #MentalHealthAwarenessDay, so we will be sharing some advice on how to look after your own, and your friends' mental health. Thanks to Dr Williams, our fantastic Deputy Head Pastoral! "Get into a good pattern of regular sleep, getting enough sleep"pic.twitter.com/250r4pQGH9

It was great to be joined by @ThamesideSch yesterday. Ten pupils spent some time in our DT Lab, and designed and 3D-printed a selection of dinosaurs! This is just one way in which our Aldworth Partnership enables us to reach out to our community and share our facilities!@HMC_Orgpic.twitter.com/COWz3Djmj3

TODAY IS WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY! Let's make #WorldMentalHealthDay top trending. Attention on social media can lead to more awareness and give #mentalhealth a higher priority worldwide. Please help us to reach as many people as possible by retweeting and using our hashtagpic.twitter.com/apqIwefHac

Really exciting new food on offer from today. The new dishes have been designed to promote recovery and strength in sport and focus and sustainability in academics. Thank you to @IndiesSodexo for this new offering for our pupils! https://twitter.com/FoodRbc/status/1181860722436915201 …

#Geology homework in Year 9 is all about choice; students have autonomy over their home-learning. They are given themes but can demonstrate their knowledge how they choose! This week Sam and Kian made beautiful Ammonoid cakes and Matthew a 3D printed model! #Creativepic.twitter.com/tg5WURKEo0

Our Open Morning on Saturday was just amazing! Thank you so much to all of our guests to the School,…

Our Open Morning on Saturday was amazing! Thank you to all of our guests to the School, we hope that we were able to show you how unique a school Blue Coat is. Please do contact our admissions team if you have any questions, or if you would like to register your son or daughter.pic.twitter.com/ys53loo20s

@ReadingBlues congratulations to the girls 1st VII team at the Berkshire County Netball Tournament. Great netball played in the U19 tournament, narrowly missing progressing to Regionals.

Henley Royal Regatta 2019, Reading Blue Coat

What a fantastic Open Morning it has been! One of the many highlights was the Music Department’s performance of Ben E King’s Stand By Me, featuring guests from @BrassForAfrica! Thank you so much to all of our guests to the School today! https://buff.ly/2AKy1x9 

What a fantastic Open Morning it has been! One of the many highlights was the Music Department’s…

Great to welcome SO MANY guests to the third of our Headmasters’ Addresses!pic.twitter.com/4Gwzm3rLmV

Be sure to check out the Biology Department at today’s Open Morning – we’ve got creepy crawlies, and our Head of Biology even has a special guest!pic.twitter.com/JdV0FEbfgp

Be sure to check out the Biology Department at today’s Open Morning – we’ve got creepy crawlies, and…

We're raring to go for our Open Morning today! Tours start at 09:30, with Headmaster Jesse Elzinga addressing parents every 30 minutes from 09:45 and don't forget to head to the Back Lawn for our CCF Battlefield Demonstration at 11:15. We're looking forward to seeing you there!pic.twitter.com/hyIf9nyCaV

We're raring to go for our Open Morning today! Tours start at 09:30, with Headmaster Jesse Elzinga…

Great to welcome @steve_larkin to this morning’s spiritual assembly. Steve has joined us to share a poem with us on #NationalPoetryDay!pic.twitter.com/Q6N3Q0Y2u7

So proud to announce that our Languages Department's European Bake-Off last Thursday raised over…

So proud to announce that our Languages Department's European Bake-Off last Thursday raised over £200.00 for @macmillancancer 's #MacmillanCoffeeMorning. Well done to Samuel B for his Gateau Basque, Kyle M for his Black Forest Gateau and Jake P for his Trio of European cakes!pic.twitter.com/vCBP0SuKef

We love our MUGA! Thanks so much @SCSlatter! https://twitter.com/SCSlatter/status/1164188326137651201 …

Well done to our girls' 1st XI Hockey team, who qualified as the Girls Berkshire County Runners up! They are now through to the Regionals on 13th November – best of luck girls!pic.twitter.com/JRG1cQifwm

Two weeks ago, Miss Thompson, our new Housemaster of Hall, treated the new Year 7 pupils in her house to an evening of bowling! Looks like they had a great time!pic.twitter.com/niasLQC6FW

The focus of our most recent spiritual assembly was love. We had fun matching quotes about love with their authors and talked about want it means to love one another, ourselves (hard as this may be) and also to love our planet.

Games afternoon for year 8 and look what comes out to join us. Not a bad afternoon. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/WfaHVlP9wN

Today we are celebrating #EuropeanDayofLanguages can you spot all the flags @ReadingBlues @IndiesSodexo @ClarkWestypic.twitter.com/uuUJnYS92b

Thank you to @abingdonrugby for a great game of rugby in the Natwest u18s cup game, lost 5-41. Good luck for the rest of season. Thank you for being such outstanding hosts and some familiar faces too. Excellent rugby on display. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/0mXmmv9V02

Wishing the best of luck to our girls' Hockey team, who are about to start playing the County Hockey…

Wishing the best of luck to our girls' Hockey team, who are about to start playing the County Hockey tournament at Bradford College! #TheseGirlsCanpic.twitter.com/DbRjaCVZ6N

The Drama Dept. is proud to be staging the Madness musical 'Our House' in the Spring Term. Auditions took place last week and the cast has been announced. Leading roles went to Year 12s Ewan G, playing Joe, and Millie W as Sarah. Congratulations to the cast and good luck!pic.twitter.com/CmjCUc2PSo

Tracey and Linda receiving their gift from the headmaster for 30 years service at @ReadingBlues Congratulations ladies @ClarkWesty @racarter98 @IndiesSodexopic.twitter.com/WwY749p7DR

This Thursday: to celebrate #EuropeanDayofLanguages Mrs Head and the Languages Dept. is hosting the European Bake Off! Please bring European themed cakes to the Aldworth Lodge Room by 9.00 on Thursday, and to the RAB foyer at Thursday's lunchtime to support @macmillancancer.pic.twitter.com/DpxoVBUa9s

Thursday is European Day of Languages, and to celebrate, Mrs Head and the Languages Department is…

Great to welcome Old Blue Tom Stevenson back to the Geology Dept. today, as he spoke to students from years 10 to 13 about his life as a Blue Coat A Level Geologist and on to his BSc in Geology at Durham. He will now embark on a MSci in Petroleum Geoscience at @ImperialCollege!pic.twitter.com/DuDRFUePfO

A HUGE congratulations to our Technical Theatre Manager, Mr Bond, for completing #ShineNightWalk in 7hrs 51mins. Mr Bond raised £460 for Cancer Research. If you would like to support Mr Bond's incredible fundraiser, donations can be made online here – https://buff.ly/2ACERVd pic.twitter.com/LhzErjq8HD

Well done to all of our squads who had fixtures over the weekend – excellent results, but even more impressive attitudes and sportsmanship! https://twitter.com/teamrbcs/status/1175344130890850305 …

So impressed by our Music Scholars, who performed at the first Lunchtime Concert of the year. Well done to Rebecca H, who sang Schumann's Wigmung, Josh H on the Violin, Harry L, also on the Violin, and pianist Alex M-Z. We expect good things from the Music Department this year!pic.twitter.com/6nmD56PmZk

Thank you so much Reading Clue Coat School! Hope to visit again soon!

Thank you so much Jules! It was a real privilege to have you with us this afternoon. You'll always be welcome to come back to Reading Blue Coat! https://twitter.com/Julesy_H_G/status/1175036202191327232 …

Brilliant to welcome @Julesy_H_G to today's Sixth Form Special. Jules spoke to our Sixth Form pupils about issues surrounding the LGBTQ+ community, including sex and #gender, appropriate language and terminology and how to be a better ally to the #LGBTQ community.pic.twitter.com/bsJ6sIN40V

Great to welcome Shiplake College for this morning’s home fixtures! Good luck to our boys away at…

Great to welcome back Old Blues who left in 1999 to our 20-year reunion!pic.twitter.com/i2AbWykIcs

What a fabulous way to start your #Teamrbcs sporting career. Stunning grounds and a great mini tournament at @EpsomC_Rugby Thank you for the invite- see you next year! @ReadingBlues @AgeGradeRugbypic.twitter.com/koYMA73M5o

Great to welcome @ShiplakeRugby for this morning’s home fixtures! Good luck to our boys away at @EpsomC_Rugby College and Shiplake!pic.twitter.com/0RGLlJ9Qxg

National Relay qualifiers tonight at Watford. Some very impressive swimming on display as the boys try to emulate last year’s 9th place in the country! @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/3XTpxuoMRA

Some of our CCF Army Corp on a casual drill this afternoon. Great to see that they’re already getting ready for our very special Remembrance Service in November.pic.twitter.com/31fyxg8127

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Here's some of what our pupils get up to in Year 8 #Wilderness Experiences. Particularly impressive #leadership skills from Ollie-Bob I, and fantastic #teamwork all round!pic.twitter.com/355b7sxb58

SECOND HAND UNIFORM SALE TOMORROW We have blazers, school jumpers and sports Kit galore in the second hand uniform shop. So come along to the Aldworth Lodge Room tomorrow. 08:00-09:00 13:00-14:00 15:00-16:30 Cash and card payment available.pic.twitter.com/zQFNmIb31Q

HUGE congratulations to Year 11 Shubh G who participated in the British Solo Ice Dance Championship 2019 in Sheffield during school holidays. He did so well to win the Bronze medal in the Intermediate Novice category!pic.twitter.com/4FGiEQhGQJ

HUGE congratulations to Year 11 Shubh G who participated in the British Solo Ice Dance Championship…

A great first block fixture against @RGSHWSport. Thank you for hosting and a great day of rugby, some tough and competitive fixtures. 60+ for U12s training as well. Welcome back . @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/fgF366qbWF

Rehearsals are underway for the Middle School production of Private Peaceful. Tickets will soon be available on the Portal!pic.twitter.com/tCBMVQzicX

Happy first Friday! Great to see Year 7 boys enjoying their first fish'n'chips Friday with us, and its great to see the MUGA being used by some of our Sixth Form pupils at Lunchtime.pic.twitter.com/rKwJEEedwl

Great to welcome our new Year 12s to a special lunch, where they will be introduced to key members of the Blue Coat communitypic.twitter.com/DlpHcMAoOb

Great to welcome our new Year 12s to a special lunch, where they will be introduced to key members…

It is such an honour to be included in The Times' Top 100 Schools for a second year in a row. Not only that, but we have been promoted from 97th to 94th best school in the country! Many thanks to @thetimes and @timeshighered for this recognition.pic.twitter.com/90UdXDUjTd

Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red poppies installation at the Tower of London commemorating the First World War Centenary.

At the start of a new academic year, please be assured of my love and prayers as we prepare to meet both the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. It’s great to be back and to see so many new and familiar faces.

Welcome back everyone!pic.twitter.com/s0qLrbSNPd

Welcome back to all of our brilliant pupils, and fantastic members of staff. We hope that the #AutumnTerm goes well for you all, and to enjoy the opportunities that you are presented!pic.twitter.com/7t61Z9Ohyl

Don’t forget to bring your entries for the summer reading challenge to the library before Friday 13th September. Prizes and certificates awarded to all who take part in any way!pic.twitter.com/bGEfvngQQN

Really pleased to welcome Rev'd Toogood to the Twittersphere! Please follow @toogood_katie for news, updates and advice from our wonderful Chaplain! https://twitter.com/toogood_katie/status/1168426491878739968 …

(2/2)…..Of course you can talk to me about faith if you choose, but most of my conversations are about life – it’s ups and downs, it’s unexpected challenges – and the chaplaincy is here to support and walk alongside you during these times.

One of the most frequent questions I’m asked is ‘do I have to be religious to talk to the chaplain?’ The answer is no! The chaplaincy is for anyone, of any religion or none…..(1/2)

Great to welcome back staff to this morning’s INSET!

Great to welcome back staff to this morning’s INSET!pic.twitter.com/6u8fgO5CEp

Great to welcome back members of staff after their summer holidays, and to welcome new members of…

Great to welcome back members of staff after their summer holidays, and to welcome new members of staff on their first day at Reading Blue Coat! Have a great day, and enjoy INSET! #AutumnTerm2019 #INSETpic.twitter.com/Cj13iBVADq

Great day for pre season to start. Lots of rugby on show and the @RBCSGrounds01 have been working hard on making the pitches look for the season! @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/lPZvcZwkTL

Reading Blue Coat celebrates 100% A*-A grades in Geology, Biology, Chemistry and Drama on GCSE Results Day.

Here's a super-fun breakdown of this year's A Level and GCSE results! It's been a fantastic year, particularly for Geology, Drama and Computing, among other subjects that received 100% pass rates. Class of 2020, this is your challenge! #gcseresultsday2019 #alevelresults2019pic.twitter.com/uryLjhxmXx

GCSEs 2019: Records broken at Reading Blue Coat School – The Wokingham Paper

Well done to all of our Year 11s, who achieved an incredible 65.8% A*-A grades! This is the School's best ever grades on #GCSEresultsday2019 and we are so proud of all the boys who achieved those grades. Mr Yates said 'I'm happier with the results than I am with their haircuts!'pic.twitter.com/12W0VTmRmZ

They certainly learned how the locals get around! Well done to all who took part, we hope you enjoyed the experience and you learned a lot while you were away. An enormous thank you goes to Mrs van der Werff, Mr Gilbertson and Mr Blackburn for accompanying our pupils to #Nepal.pic.twitter.com/oFPiHkCadj

It's #GCSEResultsDay tomorrow! Results will be available for Year 11s from 10:00 and for Year 10s from 11:00. Please park at Berkshire Sports, opposite the main School gates. Refreshments available in Stone Hall and members of academic staff will be on hand to discuss results.pic.twitter.com/ypvJXZvWdw

It looks as though they had an utterly AMAZING time. None of us who remain at the school during the #SummerHolidays are at all jealous……pic.twitter.com/mFmZv1kp4P

Our pupils also spent time at a local school in #Nepal, where they learned about the culture and the importance of #education!pic.twitter.com/IRTHQKdllK

Such a brilliant video of this year's #SouthAfrica Rugby Tour! https://twitter.com/teamrbcs/status/1164074202481209345 …

A few more images from the #Nepal #expedition, where our pupils hiked, climbed and explored the Himalayas, among other things.pic.twitter.com/GJq8VdL6fO

The first pictures from this year's expedition to Nepal, led by and photographed by Mrs der Werff!pic.twitter.com/iYUxoofIKH

Here are our intrepid explorers on this year’s expedition to Nepal, where pupils hiked the…

Probably one of the most brutal and physical games the boys have had against a touch @SACSHIGH what a game to finish off our South Africa tour. Thank you , it’s been a pleasure. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/aAHair65PV

An excellent last fixture v @SACSHIGH Thank you for your hospitality. Lots of outstanding performances and lots of players fronting up. Thankfully no significant injuries @ReadingBlues @lwtlsports #werecominghome #preseason #potential #excitedpic.twitter.com/4gHGPBTeKO

Our #SouthAfrica Rugby tour is going brilliantly, with our boys visiting the Table Top Mountain before their matches yesterday afternoon! https://twitter.com/teamrbcs/status/1163522729083068416 …

If you have a spare 1m 17seconds please take a look at some of the ⁦@ReadingBlues⁩ South Africa rugby tour highlights so far. Only 3 days to go #teamrbcs ⁦@lwtlsports⁩pic.twitter.com/nS84Ct5Bxp

Vast majority of Reading Blue Coat School A Level students get first or insurance university place – The Wokingham Paper

It's been an emotional day for our pupils, as #ALevelResults were handed out this morning. Read how our pupils got on here – https://buff.ly/2Hmc4s7 pic.twitter.com/dAG9GOOOho

It's been an emotional day for our pupils, as A Level results were handed out this morning. Read how…

Year 13 Pupils achieve record EPQ results amid all-round good grades!

Even more success stories here! Well done everyone!pic.twitter.com/nogXiuJeiB

Reading Blue Coat is celebrating an overall pass rate of 98.9%, with an incredible 41.4% of those being an A grade or better! Well done to our fantastic Year 13 leavers! #alevelresults2019pic.twitter.com/xLoGwC9zcf

Well done to this bunch who all achieved brilliant grades!pic.twitter.com/sX1bNu6NB6

A message for our pupils from our lovely Teacher of English, Mrs McDonald: #ALevelResultsDaypic.twitter.com/FPrDphbrEm

THIS is what results day looks like; proud parents everywhere this morning!

THIS is what results day looks like; proud parents everywhere this morning!pic.twitter.com/Ca5cJNxf6M

A message from English Teacher, Mrs McDonald: Good Luck today to all our A Level students! I hope…

Ronnie here achieved A*AA and will be heading off to Imperial College London to study Medicine! He hopes to become a Doctor one day #ALevelResults2019pic.twitter.com/z97VMN1EuG

Well done to Stephen, Charlie, Matt and Josh- they have all secured their first choice universities! #ALevelResults2019pic.twitter.com/e29pRa3tfU

Morgan Hanby here feels “delighted” to be going to Exeter University after achieving 3 A*s!pic.twitter.com/47O4KjkSOf

These group of boys from @ReadingBlues are super happy to be picking up their results #ALevelResults2019pic.twitter.com/Em0tZsRvlT

Tomorrow is #ALevelResultsDay (aah!). Results will be available to collect from the Buttery from 08:00. Parents and pupils are asked to park at Berkshire Sports. Refreshments will be available until 13:00, and any results not collected before then will be posted home to pupils.pic.twitter.com/zH34X7B494

Thrilled to bits to see that @teamrbcs made it safely to #SouthAfrica for this year’s rugby tour! https://twitter.com/teamrbcs/status/1161249007085203456 …

So excited to be taking 55 students and 6 staff out to for some rugby, see the sites and take in some culture. First up, 12 hour overnight flight. More photos to come @ReadingBlues @lwtlsports #teamrbcs #rbcsSA2019pic.twitter.com/kXN41xpfCP

South Africa tourists training Thursday 8th and Friday 9th August. Be at Reading RFC ready to start at 9am. Pick up kit at the end of the session on Thursday @ 12. Bordmasters has been cancelled so get to training. #teamrbcs #rbcsSA2019 @ReadingBlues

You can tell when a rugby trip to South Africa is just round the corner when the stash turns up!!! Countdown is on. @ReadingBlues #teamrbcs #rbcsSA2019pic.twitter.com/pbXyjCTm6n

Brilliant to see Harry L and Jake R with the National Boys' Youth Choir, who performed in Birmingham on Monday. #nycgbsummer2019 https://twitter.com/nycgb/status/1158057394380922880 …

Congratulations to Old Blue @AlokSharma_RDG ('85) on his appointment as Secretary of State. On 1 October 2010, Alok opened the James McArthur Sixth Form Centre here at Blue Coat. We wish Alok all the best especially for his first cabinet meeting today! #cabinetreshufflepic.twitter.com/9Jqyv1SkHz

Always great to see the sports pitches being used in the summer holidays.@ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/Z5WOu15PBs

Well done to Old Blue @fwills11 who played Netball for England against Uganda in the first leg of the Netball World Cup! #OldBlues https://twitter.com/Sportsbeat/status/1149950463585992704 …

We are so proud of Dr Magill and Mr Colville who graduated from the Chartered College of Teaching on Saturday! It's not just our pupils who do the learning! @CharteredColl https://twitter.com/pinkfairycakes/status/1152582198878511105 …

#PreSeason #Rugby Training is back at the end of August! Thursday 29th August: 10:00 -12:30 – Years 7, 8, 11 and Seniors. 13:00 -15:30 – Years 9 and 10. Friday 30th August: 10:00 -12:30 – Years 7, 8, 11 and Seniors. 13:00- 15:30 – Years 9 and 10.pic.twitter.com/lgH5d6BPQV

Pre-Season Rugby Training is back at the end of August!⠀ Thursday 29th August: 10:00 -12:30 – Years…

Our Rugby pre-season training is kicking off at the end of August. Training is on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th August at 10:00 for Years 7, 8, 11 and Senior squads, and 13:00 for Years 9 and 10. #Rugby #PreSeason @teamrbcspic.twitter.com/lqzrCQ7Ywq

Exciting to see works start on the new Grounds, maintenance, activity centre . @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/FrgM8rAD8r

Our Royal Navy Section attended the Damage Repair and Instructional Unit at the Phoenix School of Maritime Survivability, HMS EXCELLENT, Portsmouth last month. This is a mock flooding ship that rocks and rolls as cadets try to plug gaps in the hull using wood and hammers.pic.twitter.com/yFKOTQeWds

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Our intrepid explorers are off to Nepal! Accompanied by Miss van der Werff, Mrs McConalogue, Mr Blackburn and Mr Gilbertson, the senior pupils will be trekking, camping and facing challenging conditions as they visit the home of Mount Everest!pic.twitter.com/LWjnhMW49G

Our intrepid explorers are off to Nepal! Accompanied by Miss van der Werff, Mrs McConalogue, Mr…

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The Year 8 Spanish group visited a market in the town centre and had a chance to buy some local produce before leaving Vilanova for the airport. Thank you to Mrs Dewar, Mr Bowler and Mr Starr for accompanying the trip, and Mrs Zambon for organising yet another successful venture.pic.twitter.com/dAT5h14GLx

The Year 8 Spanish group visited a market in the town centre and had a chance to buy some local…

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On Wednesday, the Year 8 Spanish trip visited the stunning Montserrat Monastery. Having enjoyed a funicular railway ride up to the top of the mountain, the views from the top were stunning. The group then went to Torres vineyard and enjoyed a tour of the extensive grounds.pic.twitter.com/itYFnfhc5C

On Wednesday, the Year 8 Spanish trip visited the stunning Montserrat Monastery.⠀ Having enjoyed a…

Got there in the end! Well done to the Garden department looks amazing. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/WsNzMvjF12

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16 cadets from Years 9-12 have gone to Crowborough, East Sussex, for 11 Brigade's annual Summer Camp. The boys have enjoyed two days of fieldcraft, a bridge assault, Military Intelligence Escape Room, Survival Skills, shooting, axe throwing and an overnight stay in the forest.pic.twitter.com/cJeaUPl4A2

16 cadets from Years 9-12 have gone to Crowborough, East Sussex, for 11 Brigade's annual Summer…

The write-up for our fabulous Swing Into Summertime concert has just been published. Read more about this fantastic event here – https://buff.ly/2XBhnxQ pic.twitter.com/ekuGN8Capp

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The write-up for our fabulous Swing Into Summertime concert has just been published. Read more about…

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The fun continues in #Barcelona for the Year 8 pupils. They have enjoyed a trip to @FCBarcelona’s beautiful Camp Nou Stadium (although the pitch itself was being resurfaced), a fantastic flamenco show, and an action-packed day at the beach before a delicious tapas meal!pic.twitter.com/fPI3EeBYvd

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The fun continues in Barcelona for the Year 8 pupils. They have enjoyed a trip to FC Barcelona’s…

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The Year 8 Spanish trip have safely arrived in Barcelona! After arriving on Sunday, the group enjoyed a dip in the pool and a delicious three-course dinner. Yesterday the group visited Gaudí’s iconic Basilica, before lunch at the Mirador de L’Alcalde, with breathtaking sea views.pic.twitter.com/xrhE6GvCkc

The Year 8 Spanish trip have safely arrived in Barcelona!⠀ Upon arrival at the complex on Sunday,…

Great to welcome pupils and parents from St. Edward's Prep School to Reading Blue Coat for their Sports Day! Due to bad weather a couple of weeks ago, @StEdsPrep lost out on their venue, but we were able to offer our friends the use of our facilities. Have a great day!pic.twitter.com/w48hk24Jed

Great to welcome pupils and parents from St. Edward's Prep School to Reading Blue Coat for their…

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To celebrate 70 years of the Reading Blue Coat Boat Club, Mr Elzinga, Mr French and previous Head of Rowing Mr Edmondson named two boats at @HenleyRegatta on Wednesday Evening. The boats are named Richard Aldworth, and Mondo, after Mr Edmondson. Thank you to all who came along!pic.twitter.com/vyGw3wvTK8

To celebrate 70 years of the Reading Blue Coat Boat Club, Headmaster Mr Elzinga, along with Head of…

Congratulations to @ShiplakeCollege, who won a hard fought race against the Blue Coat 1st VIII at @HenleyRegatta just moments ago. And well done to our boys who just experienced what could be the highlight of their rowing career!

The staff team viewing party, wishing our 1st VIII at @HenleyRegatta all the luck in the world for their race against @ShiplakeCollege.pic.twitter.com/L8qaRAn7xr

HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA After an incredible day yesterday and for the first time ever, Blue Coat will race on the Thursday of Henley against one of the favourites, Shiplake College. Race time is 14:35 but if you are Henley please come to boat bay L at 13:40 to cheers the boys out.

For the first time in Blue Coat’s history, we have a crew racing on the second day of Henley. If…

For the first time in our history, we have a crew racing against @ShiplakeCollege on the second day of Henley, Timings are as follows: 1350: Boating from Boat Tent L 1355: Pushing off the raft 1435: Race We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the river.pic.twitter.com/4OXo1hwlgW

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Henley Royal Regatta Well done to the Blue Coat 1st VIII who made history today and beat Boston College School USA by 2 3/4 lengths to go through to the final 16. The support from the bank was incredible, thanks to all who cheered the boys on to the water and down the course!pic.twitter.com/jcXQzdUn5F

We are so proud of our 1st VIII who just won against Boston, USA. Well done boys! https://twitter.com/henleystandard/status/1146474153463177216 …

A historic first time win at Henley for @ReadingBlues by 2 2/3 lengths over Boston a College, USA in the PEpic.twitter.com/ukSO12isU5

Great to welcome Old Blues, pupils, parents and members of staff to @HenleyRegatta! The Reading Blue Coat 1st VIII are racing at 17:40, so please come along and show your support for our boys!pic.twitter.com/IDnm76b3bZ

It looks as though our boys' 1st VIII are all ready for Henley tomorrow afternoon! Well done to all…

It looks as though our boys' 1st VIII are all ready for Henley tomorrow afternoon! Well done to all of them for getting this far, and to Mr French for helping them along their way!pic.twitter.com/0fZEngAd9l

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We are looking for a wonderful Immediate Care Practitioner to provide medical care and pitch side…

We are looking for a wonderful Immediate Care Practitioner to provide medical care and pitch side support for our rugby teams. If you're qualified and would like to join the Reading Blue Coat Community, take a look at our current vacancies: https://buff.ly/2QtXOAK .pic.twitter.com/4hwFVLIN2E

Today's leavers' coffee and cake for our outgoing members of staff. This was such a treat, thank you so much to @SamJHiscock and @IndiesSodexo. https://twitter.com/SamJHiscock/status/1145984423415943168 …

Sadly, Headmaster Mr Jesse Elzinga has announced that he will be leaving RBC in September 2020. He has only spent three years at the School but the impact he has had on the School and its community is huge. Mr Elzinga will become Headmaster at Sevenoaks School.pic.twitter.com/PlbkDMMQbO

Today, Headmaster Mr Jesse Elzinga announced that he will be leaving Reading Blue Coat at the end of…

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Delighted to welcome the newest members of #teamRBCS to school for the Year 7 Induction day. Great to see the 6th form house prefects running the events too. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/vEsiwUrl80

Thank you so much to @SamJHiscock and @IndiesSodexo for putting on such a spectacular Summer Ball! https://twitter.com/SamJHiscock/status/1145264455531601920 …

Very well done to all of these boys, who left Thursday evening's Lower School Celebration with academic, sporting and special awards. Well done boys!pic.twitter.com/8rw5IfXk9m

Brilliant to welcome Marylebone Cricket Club to the last fixture of our cricket season, and such a…

And there goes our 372nd academic year at Reading Blue Coat. It's been such an eventful year. Thank you to all of our parents and staff for enabling our pupils to be such incredible young people and to all of our students who make their community proud every day.pic.twitter.com/C7s9hhSK1K

And there goes our 372nd academic year at Reading Blue Coat. It's been such an eventful year, from…

Here's a real #LastDayOfTerm treat… our AMAZING Staff Band, The Manic Street Teachers, performing at today's final assembly of the year. #ManicStreetTeachers #LiveMusic https://buff.ly/2FECunL 

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Final day of term, last senior cricket match vs mcc ready to go!, and Mr @PDCWise farewell game. On behalf of the Grounds team thanks for all your support, and we wish you all the best in your new role as Headmaster. @ReadingBlues @teamrbcspic.twitter.com/legCTFCyzn

HUGE congratulations to the U12s, whose incredible hard work has earned them the Berkshire County…

The Blue Coat community is so proud of our boys for winning the County Cup! Well done to the U12s! https://twitter.com/teamrbcs/status/1144290830368329728 …

See how much these boys enjoy reading?! Well, you could too, with our Summer Reading Challenge. Don't forget to collect your copy of the Reading Challenge booklet from the Library or Reception.pic.twitter.com/X1Fyoy1FiW

See how much these boys enjoy reading?! Well, you could too, with our Summer Reading Challenge….

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Wishing the happiest of belated birthdays to our Bursar, Mr Simon Jackson, who turned 60 on Monday! Happy Birthday from the Blue Coat Community!pic.twitter.com/1FoExTHqy7

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Wishing the happiest of belated birthdays to our Bursar, Mr Simon Jackson, who turned 60 on Monday!…

Well done to the Year 7 and 8 pupils who won a quiz on revision skills and techniques. They worked with Mr Tidbury and Mrs Berry before Activities Week to earn their certificates, and the highest scorers received a very special pen!pic.twitter.com/3bHDyquJDz

Great to welcome @clairescourt this afternoon. Wishing everyone the very best of luck. https://twitter.com/teamrbcs/status/1143898320462651393 …

The last of our highlights from last night's Swing Into Summertime. Thank you again to all who attended!pic.twitter.com/UZ6dltk9aJ

Well done to the Year 7 and 8 pupils who won a quiz on revision skills and techniques. They worked…

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A few more highlights from last night's Swing Into Summertime!pic.twitter.com/6dX8qfgk1x

A few highlights from last night's incredible Swing Into Summertime. Thank you to all of our performers, parents and staff who made the event such a wonderful evening!pic.twitter.com/8CbeECMfUo

Well done Oscar, such a brilliant achievement! https://twitter.com/rbcspe/status/1143623659921297409 …

Some highlights from last night’s incredible Swing Into Summertime. Thank you to all who came along…

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Double Bling. The As win the A final too! @ReadingBlues #teamRBCS #mrcookneedsabiggershelf pic.twitter.com/5ThUYyFom7

Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the summer reading challenge from the library! Everyone in the…

Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the summer reading challenge from the library! Everyone in the…

Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the summer reading challenge from the library! Everyone in the school community is welcome to take part #summerreading #summerreadingchallengepic.twitter.com/AGID1zlrsm

Wishing all the best of luck to our bots at the District Athletic Finals this afternoon! https://twitter.com/teamrbcs/status/1143514100821123072 …

Our 1st VIII Girls out on the river in last week's wet weather!

Our 1st VIII Girls out on the river in last week's wet weather! #BritishRowing #TheseGirlsCanpic.twitter.com/5aJELLZyvS

Year 9 enjoyed a full day of frantic activity with nine groups presenting from amongst the 17…

Year 8 have had a very busy week and have made huge strides in their learning outcomes, the key ones…

The Year 9s are back in school today and enjoying the Ryman Challenge, which is based upon…

Year 8 Outward Bound: The jetty jump! Well done to all our brave boys who took part. Thank you to Dr…

Year 8 are continuing to enjoy sunny Wales – let's hope they bring some sunshine home with them…

Congratulations to the 51 boys who took part in the RBC Bronze DofE Expedition earlier this week in…

Year 10 had a great trip out today at Harry Potter Studios. Looks like the staff enjoyed it too!…

Last Thursday, Year 9 pupils had a Theatre Makers Day in London and saw #ThePlayThatGoesWrong AND #FiddlerontheRoof. Mrs Coccia-Clark said 'After a delicious tea at @NandosUK, the drama students walked through Covent Garden to The Duchess Theatre for a night of comedy and farce!'pic.twitter.com/lOxg0l6kPl

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The Geology Department were treated to a presentation from Mrs. Town last week. With a Geology A Level and First Class degree in Applied Geology, she worked as a Mining and Exploration Geologist in Ireland and South Africa for 10 years! Thank you for your time and experience!pic.twitter.com/fgerm1Air7

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It's #SportsDay! We've been so lucky with the weather, as this morning's grey skies passed to reveal a glorious sunny day. Well done to all of our pupils involved and thank you to the parents who came along to support.pic.twitter.com/Wx0RWmxQg3

We were thrilled to be involved with @SonningPrimary's #CSI #ScienceDay. Two of our science teachers were able to share their expertise to help make the day a roaring success! https://twitter.com/SonningPrimary/status/1139216595564343299 …

We had such a blast at our Year 8 Shakespeare Soirée last night. Well done to all the boys who…

We had such a blast at our Year 8 Shakespeare Soirée last night. Well done to all the boys who performed, and well done to our wonderful staff for getting thoroughly into the spirit of #Shakespeare!pic.twitter.com/UhfaMdjMmF

ATHLETICS: Success for @TheHoltSchool and @ReadingBlues – https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/sport/17703746.athletics-the-holt-and-reading-blue-coat-in-fine-form/ …

A huge well done to Mr Magill and Mr Colville for earning their #CTeach Certification from @CharteredColl. They are among the first teachers in the country to receive this accolade, and we are all so proud of their achievement!pic.twitter.com/54vyvP23PE

A huge well done to Mr Magill and Mr Colville for earning their CTeach Certification from the…

More action from the Regionals. Inters looking very strong on the track with Gabriel, Jack and others all going well. @ReadingBlues #teamrbcspic.twitter.com/V0s55PEJRa

Thanks to @SamJHiscock and @IndiesSodexo, every Friday is #NationalFishAndChipDay!pic.twitter.com/Gwis9YOy3Q

Thanks to @SamJHiscock and @IndiesSodexo, every Friday is #NationalFishAndChipDay!

Thank you to the 11 fantastic ladies who joined our Year 12 girls at our first speed networking event; part of the newly founded Women's Forum here at Reading Blue Coat. These women come from more than 10 industries and offered some brilliant insights into the working world.pic.twitter.com/LrBx1ixudq

To all our athletics and swimming followers. Just a reminder that all tweets involving #teamrbcs teams will come from the @teamrbcs feed in future. Great start to the District Athletics season guys. Results to follow! @ReadingBlues https://twitter.com/teamrbcs/status/1136666187897741313 …

Three INCREDIBLE student stories today: Ida B came 10th in the European Triathlon Championships and has qualified for the World Championships, Anya D competed for Great Britain in the European Gymnastic Championships, Ben P has qualified for the Swim England National Summer Meet!pic.twitter.com/MGt6aD0SoW

Our new Peer Mentors are receiving their #MentalHealth First Aid training from @MHFAEngland today, who are encouraging an understanding of #wellbeing and providing advice to our pupils on a range of issues.pic.twitter.com/DMIxv5tijP

Our new Peer Mentors are receiving their Mental Health First Aid training from MHFA England today,…

It was brilliant to welcome heads from 20 schools in the south central region, to a meeting of the @HMC_Org . Thank you to all those who came along.pic.twitter.com/xIsERa5php

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Two weeks ago saw the Lower School production of #AMidsummerNightsDream take place in the Jubilee Garden, so we sent our newest member of staff along to see what our #Drama Department is all about! Read his thoughts here – https://buff.ly/2WIHaTu pic.twitter.com/3qxCv9aXVe

Two weeks ago saw the Lower School production of A Midsummer Night's Dream take place in the Jubilee…

Our #CCF Corp had a fantastic time at the #Longmoor Range and Oxney Farm Training Area this weekend. The Year 9 and 10 pupils were accompanied by our Head of Outdoor Education, Mr John, who provided these pictures.pic.twitter.com/2aDxGXpRVZ

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We are looking for a creative and flexible peripatetic Guitar Teacher to join our Music Department. For more information and for an application form, head over to our website – https://buff.ly/2QtXOAK pic.twitter.com/mf1AZvqLVM

Last Tuesday saw the return of the Wokingham Schools Swimming Gala. 8 schools from Reading and Wokingham competed in several events in a morning of competitive #swimming. After a hard fought competition, the winners were @DominicPrimary, with a total of 62 points! Very well done!pic.twitter.com/RSpzcIRA56

Tuesday 21 May saw this year’s Wokingham Schools Swimming Gala held at Reading Blue Coat for the…

Our Year 8 #History students spent last Friday in West Sussex, as they visited the #Fishbourne @romanpalace. While there, they learned about mosaics, Roman dress and the palace itself.pic.twitter.com/RJzcoRCkLB

Our Year 8 Historians spent last Friday in West Sussex, as they visited the Fishbourne Roman Palace…

Who can combine #WednesdayWisdom with #NationalBiscuitDay? No-one? I guess that's how the cookie crumbles… What are your favourite biscuits?pic.twitter.com/1I43jkog5E

Thanks to our dedicated Groundsmen and Gardeners, our campus is bright, colourful and green all year…

Thanks to our dedicated Groundsmen and Gardeners in @RBCSGrounds01, our campus is bright, colourful and green all year round, but particularly so in the #Summer. Thanks for all the hard work, chaps!pic.twitter.com/fFfKedIUTq

You're doing a great job, chaps. Keep it up! https://twitter.com/RBCSGrounds01/status/1133387508300099584 …

We're looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Technician to join our fantastic Science department. Applications should be submitted by Monday 3 June and more information is available here – https://buff.ly/2QtXOAK pic.twitter.com/U8gBvQU6HX

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What a #NatSchools it's been! Year 9s on the national stage for the first time, our first ever Girls 8+ AND a silver medal for the J16s! So incredibly #proud of our young rowers! https://twitter.com/teamrbcs/status/1133282259518332928 …

Please join us in wishing the best of luck to our Year 9 and 10 pupils competing at the National…

Amazing news from Old Blue Francesca Williams (@fwills11), who has been selected to play in the Vitality Netball World Cup! https://twitter.com/RBCSPE/status/1131655749166354432 …

Wishing the best of luck to our boys competing in Tennis fixtures with @PangColl and @ChartersSchool School, and in Cricket fixtures with @JHGSHW and @foresthorsham. It's a lovely day for it!pic.twitter.com/IntjNCoKo1

Well done, girls! A brilliant result. https://twitter.com/teamrbcs/status/1131268202347024388 …

Wishing all the luck in the world to everyone competing at @nsr_uk this weekend, particularly to our boys at Reading Blue Coat! #NatSchools https://twitter.com/teamrbcs/status/1131512693884706822 …

Our newly appointed Middle School Mentors met with Mr Elzinga and Miss Beaveridge yesterday morning…

Pupils travel to Morocco with Junior Expedition – Reading Blue Coat School

Early last month, 19 pupils and three members of staff travelled to #Morocco for the Junior #Expedition. Read how they got on here – http://bit.ly/2QjVyfs pic.twitter.com/kWuUsXr48F

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Booking is now open for our Summer Rowing Camps! Boys and girls from any school in Years 7-11 who currently row, or are new to the sport are welcome to join us with places still available for 29 July – 2 August or 19 – 23 August. For more information go to https://rbcs.org.uk/our-links/ pic.twitter.com/8Q0DE7hpiw

Booking is now open for our Summer Rowing Camps! Boys and girls from any school in Years 7-11 who currently row, or are new to the sport are welcome to join us between 29 July – 2 August or 19 -23 August. For more information, go to https://rbcs.org.uk/our-links/  #rowingpic.twitter.com/siDIpX1A76

Rowing Summer Camps: The Reading Blue Coat Rowing Summer Camps are a great opportunity for those…

Never let it be said that the Headmaster doesn't like to see things from a different perspective!…

Blue Coat managed to edge past St Bartholomew’s, Newbury in the final of the U12 County Football…

As he wraps up his duties as Head Boy and starts his exams, Ben F is still keeping busy in other…

Don't forget to book your tickets via the Portal for next week's Lower School production of a…

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What did the duck say to the Bursar? Put it on my bill!

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Congratulations to Year 8, George B for achieving his Gold commendation award from the Headmaster…

A short burst from the Year 7 choir at Tuesday’s music curriculum concert.

On Tuesday evening our Year 7 students entertained and delighted parents and staff at a fabulous…

Today is #InternationalReceptionistsDay. We are very lucky at Blue Coat to have some of the best!…

Please remember to get your tickets for the Inspire @Reading Blue Coat event on Thursday 23 May….

Congratulations and well done to Year 13 Jess for not just passing her Grade 8 LAMDA examination but…

Three of our Year 9 athletes competed at the Berkshire Schools Combined Events Championships last…

Some of our Community Action group were treated to pizza today: thank you Thameside Primary! The…

Continuing with the theme of Science and Spirituality in this morning's assembly, it was Head of…

Look what arrived today! @teamrbcs @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/qvlwecK2ZU

An amazing turn out for our Race for Life. Helen and Rebecca eagerly awaiting the first to finish….

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Earlier today our Heads and Deputy Heads of School, Kitty, Ben, Alba and Matthew enjoyed a special…

There will be a second hand uniform sale this Saturday 27 April from 9am in the Cricket Pavilion.

Looking forward to welcoming back our students tomorrow for the start of the Summer Term. Although…

The choir was created by charity Shout at Cancer, the world's only charity specialised in speech training with music after a laryngectomy https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/17590982.it-gave-us-back-our-confidence-choir-for-those-who-have-had-throat-cancer-comes-to-reading/ …

Reiss-Alexander #crossbarchallenge #isfashrewsbury2019 @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/VFDK0YymQI

Some of experienced ‘pros’ checking out Mr Yates’ tekkers. #allezape @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/6MqFnz3PIv

Today’s activity- the French equivalent of Go Ape, or Allez Ape . Some instructions before heading to the zip wire. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/6fxrFZDZdf

Huge congratulations to the U13As who came through a thrilling game with Littleheath to win out on penalties to join the 1st XI and U12As in reaching the @BerksSchoolsFA final. Well played guys. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/l9f4HTnBco

Final morning of fieldwork for @ReadingBlues Investigating structure at Saundersfoot! #geologyfieldtrip #WythnosDysguAwyrAgored #WalesOutdoorLearningWeekpic.twitter.com/bMLC9na9tY

New square over the road at Berkshire County Sports Club looking superb thanks to Head Groundsman Matt Wharton and the Reading Blue Coat Grounds Team. Thanks guys. @ReadingBlues @RBCS_Cricket @BCSCSonning @BerksCricketFdn @BerksCricketpic.twitter.com/t4lXbPgV43 – At Reading Blue Coat School

End of an era 😢. Today we bid a fond farewell to our Marketing & Communications Officer, Marjie…

The last day of the Year 12 Geology trip and the boys are treated to the stunning anticline making…

It's the last day of term, and our Year 10 football tourists are limbering up in France, our Sixth…

Our cross country runners enjoyed the @ReadingBlues colour run, earlier this week #healthylifestyle #WeLoveRunningpic.twitter.com/UZZ2spvrqK

Our wild bird food is so great we now have Egyptian Geese coming on site for a mid morning snack. @RBCSGrounds01 @ReadingBlues @ClarkWesty @egyptianpic.twitter.com/VszYco7chS

The first RBC Ski Racing trip to Les Deux Alpes has just been launched in conjunction with @HalsburySki Check out the Blues Post or Portal for details. @ReadingBlues pic.twitter.com/6hVsV7Asxz

View from the office tonight. The RBC ducks are enjoying the weather, even if we are not. We are even prepared to get wet to ensure they are fed. @IndiesSodexo @ClarkWesty @ReadingBlues @RBCSGrounds01pic.twitter.com/AP0ipIr3O4

Our sport tourists on their way to Liguge in France. https://twitter.com/rbcspe/status/1113848890032316416 …

Freshwater East today for our geology fieldwork! Beautiful location, not such beautiful weather! #geologyfieldtrip #WythnosDysguAwyAgored #WalesOutdoorLearningWeek @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/1d2ygdeTuH

The Headmaster is pleased to announce that Dr Guy Williams will be the new Deputy Head (Pastoral) from Sept 2019, replacing Mr Wise, who is to be Head of Senior School at Kent College. Dr Williams is currently Head of Upper School & Director of Teaching&Learning at Wellington.pic.twitter.com/j1rON2FspU

The Headmaster is delighted to announce that Dr Guy Williams will be the new Deputy Head (Pastoral)…

Our Year 7s have been building mountains!

Getting our Easter feels on #lastdayofterm #easter #treats @ReadingBlues @ClarkWesty @SamJHiscock @CharlieW0109 @LerpiniereEmmapic.twitter.com/9CxeqMGWh3

132 of our Year 9, 10 and 11 pupils sat the UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge recently, joining more…

Mrs Clews' tutor group are very excited about their secret Easter Egg exchange this morning! Well,…

That’s a lot of Easter cheer for children in our local community. Thank you, everyone!

#photobomb #colourrun #aldworthpartnership

Day 3 of #thames100 and 20 more miles done! Huge congrats to @HammersmithAcad and @morehouseschool. Tks to @RUboatclub @UniofReading @Boats_PangColl @ReadingBlues @OBUBC. And it was sunny! @theboatraces #futurebluespic.twitter.com/N5Wi9SNCHl

Not sure who enjoyed this more #therev #colourrun #aldworthpartnership

A pitch side photo and then onto the main session in the indoor centre @HomeOfCricket @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/ceqmjv63mS

The 1st XI cricketers enjoying a pre-season afternoon at Lords. It might have turned into a Socio-cultural PE lesson at times – sorry boys! Net session next. @ReadingBlues #ilovepe #teamrbcspic.twitter.com/lVFNuqD4ey

Geology fieldwork at Marloes today! Plenty of sunshine and plenty of crinoids #geologyfieldtrip #WythnosDysguAwyrAgored #WalesOutdoorLearningWeek @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/4J23nsFu8X

Great work with the 6th formers doing the colour run for charity today! #teamrbcs @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/LbDE184qG2

Congrats to Robin Stevens, whose novel, 'A Spoonful of Murder', has won this year's @BerksBookAward. RBC librarian Miss Knight describes it as: 'A well-deserved winner. I read it when it was first longlisted. Really enjoyed it!' @redbreastedbird #readingislife #rbclibrarypic.twitter.com/nWZS8p1dpp

Robin Stevens Introduces A Spoonful of Murder: A Murder Most Unladylike Mystery

Wow – look at them go. Great job! https://twitter.com/tresvan68/status/1113165507128168450 …

Our Year 12 geologists having a fine old time on the coast – despite the snow! https://twitter.com/FSCOrielton/status/1113120871625998338 …

What a difference a day makes! Yesterday, the Y12 geologists were sporting their shades; today…

What a difference an hour makes….And now it's snowing on our Year 12 geologists. Apparently, the…

Excited to meet the rest of the @BerksBookAward committee this evening @LPSchool to find out this year's winner and plan for the Berkshire Book Award 2020!! @lvslrc @GillottsOLC @ReadingBlues

Congratulations to our U12A football XI on their thumping 6-1 win vs Forest School in the ⁦Berkshire…

Well done to the ⁦@ReadingBlues⁩ U12A team. A thumping 6-1 win vs Forest School in the ⁦@BerksSchoolsFA⁩ Cup Semi Final. Bracknell Town on May 15 here we come for the Final ! Come On You Blues !pic.twitter.com/jEz4UoqJ9l

A herd or a litter of Blue Coat golf clubs?

The RBC golf team clubs have been rounded up in Reception #seenandherd

An Old Blue making waves in the music industry. https://twitter.com/toby_bryant_/status/1111664116475850752 …

Our Y13 Philosophy & Ethics students have been at the Bloomsbury Baptist Church for a philosophy and ethics conference today. Some great tips and info so far. After the conference, they're off to the Buddhist centre for some meditation #rbcacademicpic.twitter.com/R4YHjgTf3p

Our Year 13 Philosophy and Ethics students have been at the Bloomsbury Baptist Church for a…

Magnolia walk in full display! @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/qI1Wz0gJV4

Earlier this week, Tracey Taylor – Education Officer for @HelpingRhinos – came to speak at Blue Coat on this crucial topic: https://rbcs.org.uk/rbc-community-learn-about-the-urgency-of-rhino-conservation/ …

RBC community learn about the urgency of rhino conservation – Reading Blue Coat School

Spring Spectacular! 2019

At a special Whole School Assembly this week, four of our Sixth Form students spoke candidly about how they have overcome problems during their time at Reading Blue Coat. Read their inspiring speeches: https://rbcs.org.uk/sixth-form-students-speak-candidly-to-school-body-about-overcoming-obstacles/?fbclid=IwAR0lp14jhtRMmjlKrUEJNsKhgYUVdu43omSgrl-GVkRpz39PVGPcBv9RPus …

RBC community learn about the urgency of rhino conservation

House Song 2019

Awesome to have @te11 & @maxevans13 coaching our Senior rugby players today #learningfromthebest…

Brilliant to have @ThomEvans11 & @maxevans13 here today running a training session with our Senior rugby players. Thx to Mr Mitchell for organising the visit #valuablelessons #luckyboys #greathonour #rbcteam #rbcrugbypic.twitter.com/pt8cYoBvM5

Thanks to our judges – special guests Thom and Max Evans, Assistant Bursar Mrs West and Director of…

We are very honoured to welcome former Scottish internationals @ThomEvans11 and @maxevans13 to Blue Coat today – to run a Senior rugby training session and help judge House Song! #varietyisthespiceoflife #rbcwelcomepic.twitter.com/6EsfOtb7xP

Sixth Form students speak candidly to School body about overcoming obstacles – Reading Blue Coat School

A big day ahead for Blue Coat today – with former Scottish international rugby players Thom and Max…

The rowers were finally able to enjoy a row in the sun and warmth yesterday! – The Rev

Thank you to everyone who has already donated Easter eggs to go to the children in need in our area through @tlinkfoundation. There's still plenty of time if you'd like to add to this impressive collection #aldworthpartnershippic.twitter.com/PchGhL3APh

Thank you to everyone who has already donated Easter eggs to go to the children in need in our area…

@ReadingBlues #teamrbcs #thisrbcgirlcan https://twitter.com/rbcspe/status/1110984235643518976 …

Record numbers at pre-school swim, smashed a pyramid programme (some even chose ‘fly as their second stroke ) and even a some smiles#swimfit @ReadingBlues #reamrbcspic.twitter.com/mFPP21x6BA

So it wasn’t to be for the 6th XI in the SL 4 final – going down to @HallifordSport 4thXI. Well played all – thank you @SalesianFboroPE for organising a terrific term of football. #teamrbcs @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/WV9Ju59zTe

Last night was a stunning evening for the U13s' football session, with mixed A-B teams. There are…

Congratulations to our newly-appointed Heads of School 2019-2020: Ollie P and Em; Deputy Heads of…

Year 11 Drama Tech student James has been accepted into the prestigious @NYTofGB summer school. Many congratulations to James on this remarkable achievement #futurestars #rbcdramapic.twitter.com/5m3wmIpBmB

Year 11 Drama Tech student James has been accepted into the prestigious National Youth Theatre…

Sixth Form students speak candidly to School body about overcoming obstacles

Come on you Blues ! @ReadingBlues https://twitter.com/berksschoolsfa/status/1110841377745707009 …

Computer guru Stephen Wolfram visits Blue Coat

Congrats to Y7 Will, who is the 2019 Reading Blue Coat Chess champion after winning all of his matches yesterday! …& well done to Aarmaan on winning the plate #rbccocurricularpic.twitter.com/0voE15amJV

Tough loss against a good Weston college team. One more game to play! Come on! #teamrbc @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/03Qxuk56md

Congratulations to Year 7 Will, who is the 2019 Reading Blue Coat Chess champion after winning all…

A group of our Year 9s are enjoying a tech day at Microsoft today.

Close game against a strong Bryntawe school, winning in the last play of the game 19-17, kicks making the difference.@RPNS7 @ReadingBlues #teamrbcpic.twitter.com/aiZgvSEJhe

Looks like a County Cup semi final against Forest School for these boys @ReadingBlues @BerksSchoolsFA @reading. Come on you Blues!pic.twitter.com/wewkRagdBW

Just a reminder that tomorrow is a non-uniform day – to raise funds for Rhino Conservation and one of our partnership schools, Highwood Primary #aldworthpartnership #rbccharity

Just a reminder that tomorrow is a non-uniform day – to raise funds for Rhino Conservation and one…

#PerfectGuests @WildernessExpertise @DofE @DofEOps @ReadingBlues training for Nepal #Diolchpic.twitter.com/AJe2jW4Bf6

On Thursday night, Way Hall will be filled with the sound of music at our newly-named Spring Spectacular! – previously known as Rock and Pop. Tix still available, but going fast, so don't forget to book via the school portal! #rbcmusicpic.twitter.com/aZOQlexyjl

Have you read the latest From the Headmaster's Desk:? https://rbcs.org.uk/headmaste …/always-part-of-blue-coat/

Always Part of Blue Coat – Reading Blue Coat School

We are currently advertising for a new Director of Drama. take a look at our website for details: https://rbcs.org.uk/vacancies/ pic.twitter.com/IN8iLLmIrO

Our Senior adventurers gathered this morning with the leaders of their upcoming summer expedition to…

Looking forward to welcoming @ArdinglySport, @ReadingBlues and @LatymerUpper for another exciting weekend of football and rugby fixtures. Please remember no dogs on site. https://hamptonschool.org.uk/media/Fixture-Card-23.03.19.pdf … https://hamptonschool.org.uk/media/Hampton-School-Site-Map-Winter-Games-Version.pdf …

Well done, boys! #teamrbc https://twitter.com/RBCS_rugby/status/1108769912439353344 …

The RBC 7th football team – including Ceri and Claudia – celebrating their 2-0 win at Abingdon…

The 7th X1 football team – including Ceri and Claudia – relaxing after their fine 2-0 win at…

U13A football playing their cup QF against Piggott school. @ReadingBlues #teamrbcpic.twitter.com/7XFkSFcmzI

…and congratulations again. Well done, Team Lignum #rbcye https://twitter.com/YeReading/status/1108092968320290816 …

Congratulations, Team Lignum! #rbcye https://twitter.com/YeReading/status/1108094945783623680 …

Home – Lignum

Today is the International Day of Happiness – a great day to take this advice.

Today is the #InternationalDayOfHappiness – why not take this great advice?! #RBCSPastoralpic.twitter.com/I8JdEGY4p3

An inspiring afternoon judging the @YeReading finals. Congratulations to finalists @chroma_ye, @flare_ye, Lazer Kraft, http://www.lignumuk.com , @onyx_2019, @yewhisperrr and Zero, hailing from @theabbeyschool @sjcrmain and @ReadingBlues. So impressed by all your endeavours!

Good luck to our Lignum Young Enterprise team – Matthew, Amy, Ollie, Dominic and Charlie – for the @YeReading finals at Reading International Business Park YE #RBCYEpic.twitter.com/1o7HIE2OSz

Good luck to our Lignum Young Enterprise team – Matthew, Amy, Ollie, Dominic and Charlie – for their…

Junior Sculling Head Our Year 9s raced yesterday at the Junior Sculling Head at Dorney Lake which…

Jimmy’s salads are so popular we have moved the range over to sixth form! @ReadingBlues @SamJHiscock @ClarkWestypic.twitter.com/6DVjKH5KUc

Lunch today! Spaghetti bolognaise and some lovely salmon steaks @ReadingBlues @SamJHiscock @ClarkWesty @LerpiniereEmma @aimosutcliffepic.twitter.com/zu8YDHNAkT

Lovely salads with the use of our wasteful to tasteful boxes by Jimmy @SamJHiscock @CharlieW0109 @aimosutcliffe @ReadingBlues @IndiesSodexo @ClarkWestypic.twitter.com/SpqQT3hZlu

Our 1st XI boys' hockey team sporting their new team shirts!

Thank you to @ReedsRugby for hosting today’s 7s tournament. Great to be at the event, very well organised and thanks to the referees too! Finally some 7s In some sunshine! Good preparation for the big @RPNS7 soon. Well done boys #rugby7s #bowlwinners @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/k7biqmPYRq

Final of the 7s bowl v Gordon’s @ReedsRugby @ReadingBlues #teamrbcpic.twitter.com/fSmmgfLOEN

Next up Norwich in the 2nd 7s game of the day. #teamrbc @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/gO7JaxYjnY

Lost our first game 25-7 to hosts @ReedsRugby. A good contest and some lovely skills on show. Finally some sunshine for a 7s tournament. Pitches in great condition too!! @ReadingBlues #teamrbcpic.twitter.com/JKK3afn7CH

Great game again for the u13a team against a good Latymer team. The wind was insane but both teams did well to battle and keep the ball on the floor. Some entertaining stuff on show. #teamrbc @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/5C6uPqv4Yo

1st XV year 13 rugby players played against the 1st team year 13 Netball to raise money for Red Nose Day. It was a good hard fought game, with the boys close to edging the win in the dying seconds of the game. However the girls hung on to their 12-11 win. #teamrbc @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/o3vnDdHBzI

Congratulations to the winners of this week's Reading Blue Coat Biennial Music Festival:…

Fantastic results for our Reading Blue Coat crews at Schools' Head of the River, with 10th for the…

Fantastic result for Blue Coat @schoolshead, with 10th for the first ever girls eight, 7th for the J16’s eight – and the highest placed finish ever for the 1st eight, finishing 3rd, only 3.4 seconds off the winners #teamrbc #rbcrowingpic.twitter.com/H8QzMGE2R6

Because of the weather, there are changes to what is happening at the Schools' Head of the River Race today. Take a look at the SHORR website: http://www.shorr.org.uk/  #rbcrowing

Schools Head 2019

U13s football had a great game against Easthampstead school. Great facilities and lovely to play on the 3G pitch. On to the next cup game. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/i5xfEACcW0

A lovely photo of the sun shining on School House. Thanks, Mr Starr.

If today were really Pi Day, it would never end.

Fabulous biennial music festival last night @ReadingBlues. Suburb music and once again I was astounded by the talent and enthusiasm of our students. Well done to all involved

Wednesday 13th March – Football update: Home matches are on v @CKP_Sport (15BXI & 14AXI, KO 2.30pm) / Away matches (Senior A&B XI's) v @ReadingBlues are cancelled (waterlogged pitches)

INTO THE CUP FINAL John Madejski Academy 4 (WaightFakihRolfeBrevett) Holyport 1 Raised our tempo & quality to score 3 in the 2nd half against a dogged & resilient Holyport & book our place in the @BerksSchoolsFA Walsh Cup Final where we take on Reading Bluecoatpic.twitter.com/Gpsa7PbBAj

It’s been a busy week for these young men. Three games, three wins and an outstanding brand of football against some of the very best local sides. Thank you @PiggottPE @SalesianFboroPE and @ForestPEDep for a highly competitive week. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/JFsNx5NVvP

Well done to these boys. Another win today makes it 7 from 7! ⁦@ReadingBlues⁩ #u12a ⁦@BerksSchoolsFA⁩pic.twitter.com/zQEykWZ9q6

Two extra to feed today! Nothing but the best wild bird seed for our friendly ducks here @ReadingBlues. @LerpiniereEmma @ClarkWesty @CharlieW0109 @aimosutcliffepic.twitter.com/3esGDQu1t9

Headmaster’s Question Time – 26th March 2019 Do you have a question that you would like to ask the…

It's been a big day out for our Year 12 physicists, who've been at the Rutherford Appleton…

Happy World Book Day 2019! We hope your year ahead will be filled with exciting reading.

Pancakes R Fun! #pancakeday2019 #HallHousefundraiser #rbccharity

Happy World Book Day! We hope your year ahead will be filled with exciting reading. #WorldBookDay2019pic.twitter.com/1omq0iCITV

Our Rugby 7s team reached the semi-final of the Society of Heads tournament at LVS Ascot yesterday -…

Well done, boys. A great result. https://twitter.com/RBCS_rugby/status/1103327900474974209 …

Semi final on its way!! Come on boys. @ReadingBlues #rugby7spic.twitter.com/h7bk5xoJAK

Into the Cup Semi Final v Llandovery College. 3pm KO. @ReadingBlues #teamrbc #rugby7s

Won the first game 31-10 and just kicked off the 2nd pool game, scoring early by C.Scott @ReadingBlues #rugby7s #teamrbcpic.twitter.com/XKcH7vFWPB

Our Year 13 Government and Politics students are attending a revision conference in London today….

Good luck to our Rugby 7s team for their Society of Heads tournament at LVS Ascot today. They've…

The RBC Race for Life 2019 will take place on 30 April, when our pupils, staff & parents will meet up at the Boat House to run 5km & raise money for Cancer Research UK. To take part, email Mr Starr at rps@rbcs.org.uk – or donate at https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/rbcs-rfl-30-4-2019 … #rbccharitypic.twitter.com/CSnwvCWcNW

It's almost that time of year again! Our pupils, staff and parents will gather together at the Boat…

Good luck, boys! #teamrbc https://twitter.com/RBCS_rugby/status/1103228862463442944 …

Back to it with the @societyofheads rugby 7s hosted by @lvsascotsports . Looking forward to it! Being played at London Irish training ground in Sunbury. #rugby7s #teamrbc @ReadingBlues

@CranburyCollege Primary pupils spent a great afternoon den building at @ReadingBlues. Can you spot us? #OutdoorLearning #TeamWork #YourFutureStartsHerepic.twitter.com/DbkZ3kYOU7

A reminder from Ultimate Activity Camps that their Early Booking Offer ends on Tuesday 12 March for Easter & Summer dates. You can book now and change dates for free up to 14 days before. Book online http://www.ultimateactivity.co.uk  or call 0330 111 7077 (local rate) #campsatrbc

Ultimate Activity Camps

Please note that our Exam Students' Recital has been changed from Monday 11th March to Wednesday…

How can a peer mentoring programme be developed to help meet pastoral care priorities? | impact.chartered.college

Old Blue Josh Berry perfects his David Mitchell impression #voicethief https://twitter.com/JBImpressions/status/1078698278689140738 …

Exciting opportunity to join a great team. Please share with those who you think might be interested. https://twitter.com/readingblues/status/1102547741518020610 …

Our Year 12 physicists are looking forward to their masterclass on Thursday #rbcsacademic https://twitter.com/PPD_STFC/status/1102589084478984194 …

5 Live Breakfast – Your Call – 04/03/2019 – BBC Sounds

Pancake for a Pound: There will be pancakes for sale tomorrow to raise money for the Hall House…

Sonning CE Primary on Twitter

Congratulations to The Defenders team on winning the RBC Parents' Quiz for the THIRD year running #eggheadspic.twitter.com/kyyxFgofiw

Congrats to all of our rowers for a great day's racing at this year's Hammersmith Head of the River #teamrbcspic.twitter.com/Vio981sKBF

When it’s a really cold day but your crew is relying on you #hammersmithhead2019 #rbcrowing

Just chilling #hammersmithhead2019 #rbcrowing

We are currently advertising for a Graduate Sports Assistant (Specialising in Strength & Conditioning). Take a look at our website for details: https://rbcs.org.uk/vacancies/ pic.twitter.com/IqJjIaFvTB

Massive thanks to @ReigateGSrugby for a fantastic day and extremely professional rugby 7s. The boys loved it and great to come away with some silverware. Thanks to your staff for helping get the minibus out the car park too! @ReadingBlues #teamrbcs #rugby7s #tiredlegspic.twitter.com/Ft1Kjfos7E

Rugby 7s boys are into the final against Berkhampstead school. Won the semi final 32-5 against Judd. @ReadingBlues #tiredlegs #mudbath #rugby7s #teamrbcspic.twitter.com/jEvTamCByo

First game against RGS Guildford. Good luck boys #rugby7s #teamrbcs @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/vR2umr2VIj

Good luck, boys – whatever the weather #teamrbcs https://twitter.com/rbcs_rugby/status/1102141004675727361 …

Good luck to all the teams playing this morning @readingsch and @ReadingBlues @RSSportandPE #football #RSenrichment #theReadingWay

Terrific to see 1st XV player Josh reffing at a mini prep school tourney this morning. #givingback @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/K6X4jmt03B

Thanks to @ReadingBlues for a brilliant performance of original musical accompaniments to a silent film for us today. Thoroughly enjoyed by staff & pupils! #newexperiences #partnershippic.twitter.com/y8aoZDd2lq

Jazz Cafe RBC Big Band

Jazz Cafe Jazz Cats

Jazz Cafe Open Mic – Mr Blackburn

Jazz Cafe Open Mic

Divatastic! #rbcsjazzcafe

Our Y11/13 Drama students saw an incredible production of Jesus Hopped the A Train @youngvictheatre last night. It was a master class in acting & direction, with incredible sound design by Peter Rice. Highly recommended by all #rbcsdrama https://www.timeout.com/london/theatre/jesus-hopped-the-a-train-review …

‘Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train’ review | Young Vic | Theatre in London

The second half of an excellent evening of music featured the RBCS Big Band in superb form #JazzCafe #rbcsmusicpic.twitter.com/YIFka4rHjq

The Jazz Cats serenade their Funny Valentine at the #JazzCafe #coolascatspic.twitter.com/pRx6DbehAo

Head of Classics Mr Lambert is Feeling Good at the #JazzCafe #OpenMic #rbcsmusicpic.twitter.com/XQ27ZRKKSB

The Sax Group kicks off a great evening of music at the #JazzCafe #rbcsmusicpic.twitter.com/1QXDvoD77p

Thanks to @balfourbeatty's environmental & social responsibility programme, today we acquired our own 'bug hotel' – a great teaching & environmental resource that will boost the biodiversity of the school site #rbcsbiologypic.twitter.com/dSVRhwMZOu

Grand Bugnotpest Hotel

The Blue Coat girls have been out on the river – in this week's glorious sunshine – and they're learning fast! #rbcsrowing #teamrbcspic.twitter.com/g2Hkn7ynoe

The Blue Coat girls have been out on the river in this week's glorious sunshine – and they are…

It was a big day in the PE department- Mr Dance’s 6th XI vs Mr Cook’s 7th XI. A very competitive game ensued with a 58th minute winner to ……… the 6ths. Great game all. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/x5yYEg5U6a

The perfect day for it! https://twitter.com/_pauljones/status/1100791127807004679 …

Old Blue Abby Dow scoring for England https://twitter.com/rbcspe/status/1100516261480615938 …

Mrs Oliver's Year 8 French class had fun acting out their shopping role plays today #auxmagasins #rbcsacademicpic.twitter.com/LivQpkYPAI

Just a reminder that Lost Property is open every day at breaktime – 1015-1030 – and at lunchtime -…

Exciting to see #OldBlue Ed Sinclair at the Academy Awards, being thanked by his wife, Olivia Colman, after winning her Best Actress Oscar #congratulations https://twitter.com/UKMoments/status/1099937151939153921 …

Don't forget! Tomorrow will be run as a Friday timetable, so all pupils need to remember to bring books relevant for Friday lessons #tuesdayisfriday

Don't forget! Tomorrow will be run as a Friday timetable, so all pupils need to remember to bring…

@ReadingBlues school looking good from above , ready for the next half termpic.twitter.com/rcxDtZIP4o

Mrs Starr took this photo of School House at 5 yesterday evening.

Come on you Blues ! @ReadingBlues https://twitter.com/berksschoolsfa/status/1097795447693955072 …

Lamb kleftiko served with flat breads one of my favourites @SamJHiscock @ReadingBlues @LerpiniereEmma @ClarkWestypic.twitter.com/d2sZ4JqhOz

The Prime Minister visits RBC to learn about the Aldworth Partnership

Assessments for our climbing staff #rbcscocurricular https://twitter.com/ali_monster/status/1097071667786989568 …

Henley 4s & 8s: 2nd in the J18 8+, J15 4+ & J15 8+. Girls 8+ racing for the 1st time = 3rd & J16/18 4+ finished strong. Very proud of J16 4+ winning their event. Thanks 2 the coaches & the parents 4 the support on the river bank! #teamRBCS @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/HvZcDxAflt

@ReadingBlues https://twitter.com/rbcspe/status/1096498748614762496 …

@CranburyCollege Wow what a day for two of our Primary pupils. Thanks to @ReadingBlues for the opportunity and your great outreach work which we all look forward to every Tuesday afternoon. Someone even got to mention SEN funding cuts! #YourFutureStartsHerepic.twitter.com/dxHnr6AZnl

What a great opportunity for our children to meet @theresa_may and share the wonderful collaboration between @sonningPrimary and @ReadingBlues this morning #community #partnerships #proud #thankyouReadingBluespic.twitter.com/eYBcbk743B

Nothing like question time in the Boardroom with the actual PM for our Govt & Politics students…

Our thanks to PM @theresa_may for visiting the School today to learn about our student-led transformational initiative, the Aldworth Partnership, from the HM, Rev Stephenson, Heads from partner schools @thamesideschool @SonningPrimary & @CranburyCollege & our AP student leaderspic.twitter.com/S8tfid3jAG

RBC hosts Berkshire Book Award event

Tuck time! Here @ReadingBlues @SamJHiscock @ClarkWestypic.twitter.com/OgegHmDJPI

At yesterday's meeting of Club India, the boys were playing one of Mrs Kaur's favourite childhood…

Reading Blue Coat School in Berkshire are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative Marketing & Communications Officer – more info here: https://goo.gl/o36Qme  @ReadingBlues

Rev Stephenson was delighted to enable a group of children from Thameside Primary – one of our…

Here he is – the leader of the plaque #thetoothisoutthere #momentoftooth #sonsofdentistry…

What an exciting shortlist for the @BerksBookAward. Time to get reading and voting! #bba19pic.twitter.com/do6TjMv62z

We were delighted to host the @BerksBookAward event today, featuring a fascinating talk by respected children's literary critic @ImogenRW, the reveal of the #BBA19 shortlist & animated discussion of the shortlist by pupils & librarians from 8 local schools #getreading #getvotingpic.twitter.com/NdCGQESvtp

Excitement is building in the Buttery for the @BerksBookAward event to announce the #bba19 shortlistpic.twitter.com/tCbLbnHJSx

11 members of the Reading Blue Coat Chess team travelled across to Eton College last night. RBC lost…

We’re looking forward to hosting this exciting event. https://twitter.com/sga_library/status/1095465898373193730 …

AMAZING opening night of Little Shop of Horrors @ReadingBlues Well done to all cast and crew – a fabulous night out (and some tickets still available for later in the week)

We are currently advertising for casual exam invigilators. For details: https://rbcs.org.uk/vacancies/ 

County Cup finalists! After their 2-1 victory on penalties v Reading School yesterday, our 1st XI are through to the final. Congratulations, boys! #teamrbcs #rbcsfootball

County Cup finalists! After their 2-1 victory on penalties v Reading School, our 1st XI are through…

Oliver becomes DofE ambassador – Reading Blue Coat School

Oliver becomes DofE ambassador

Read the latest From the Headmaster's Desk: 'Let's Talk about Mobile Phones'. https://rbcs.org.uk/head …/lets-talk-about-mobile-phones/

Let's Talk about Mobile Phones – Reading Blue Coat School

Rumour has it that there will be different staff cameos every night in 'Little Shop of Horrors'….

Rumour has it that there will be different staff cameos every night in 'Little Shop of Horrors'. Have you booked your tickets yet? There are a few still left – available on the School portal. Don't miss out! #rbcslsoh

Good luck to our 1st XI for their County Cup semi-final match v Reading School today. KO 2:30pm – on our 1st team pitch. Come along and support our boys! #teamrbcs #rbcsfootball

Good luck to our 1st XI football team for their County Cup semi-final match against Reading School…

1st XV captain Josh, narrowly missing out on a steal against Bath academy. #comeonyouirish @AcademyIrish @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/VGR3aupXui

Something to look out for at Blue Coat this summer…. https://twitter.com/TriSwimCoaching/status/1093800441576607744 …

Pyromusical fireworks show – Reading Blue Coat School 2018

Last week at a fixture, a teacher from another school was telling us how he’d marked out the home pitch before taking his team away. Appreciate everything you do @RBCSGrounds01 – awesome job and great footy surfaces despite the weather. @ReadingBlues #deadluckypic.twitter.com/1SYQ2fsz6y

Messrs Hales-Beck, Blackburn and Lambert giving it their all at today’s singer-songwriter recital…

Singer-Songwriter Recital 2019

Good luck to the 146 boys taking part in the UKMT Intermediate Maths challenge this afternoon.

Don't forget! Our postponed Singer/Songwriter concert takes place at 1:30 today in the Buttery. Students & staff will perform in what promises to be a superb concert – so do come along. Admission is free! Pls check in at Reception on your way to the Buttery #rbcsmusic

Don't forget! Our postponed Singer/Songwriter concert will take place today in the Buttery, starting…

Our Young Enterprise group Lignum UK are still very much in business & taking orders for their superb wooden products. Follow them on Facebook @LignumUKye & Instagram @LignumUKye – & take a look at their website: http://www.LignumUK.com  #rbcsyehttps://rbcs.org.uk/young-enterprise-group-win-high-praise-for-their-business/ …

Young Enterprise group win high praise for their business – Reading Blue Coat School

Reading Blue Coat community: Don't miss this incredible show! Tickets are going fast for next week's Senior production of the mean, green monster rock comedy horror musical, 'Little Shop of Horrors' – so get onto the portal NOW to buy your tickets before they sell out! #rbcsarts

Don't miss this incredible show! Tickets are going fast for next week's Senior production of the…

Language School Visits | Havering Adult College

Meet the young football ace who is also raising money to help refugee children

Important advice to heed on #SaferInternetDay2019 https://twitter.com/UNICEF/status/1092667754623188992 …

We’ve answered the most popular questions about replying to offers. Check them out below https://bit.ly/1NKFpGD 

Survivor dies day after Holocaust talk

Great work gents. Especially proud of our very own J. Smart #reamRBCS @ReadingBlues @RBCS_rugby https://twitter.com/academyirish/status/1091734004267667456 …

‪SCHOOL CLOSED. Due to current weather conditions, we have taken the decision to close the school…

SCHOOL CLOSED. Due to current weather conditions, we have taken the decision to close the school today. Wrap up warm, stay safe and enjoy the long weekend in the snow #snowday

Our Sixth Form PE students taking full advantage of their time at St George's Park National Football Centre #rbcspe https://twitter.com/RBCSPE/status/1091002032796897283 …

Unfortunately, due to the power cut in School House, our lunchtime recital has had to be postponed…

Hamstring strength and R/L imbalance testing – just ticket after lunch! #sportsscience @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/ewlAsKZp5Y

At St George’s Park with the @ReadingBlues A level pupils and @gcperformancehq Amazing facility, and great seeing lots of theory being put into practice.pic.twitter.com/tgbpcW06Dj

Thanks to Mrs Blackwell for this remarkable photo of a frosty spiderweb (actually TWO spiderwebs -…

Thanks to Mrs Blackwell for this amazing photo of a frosty spiderweb at the back of the Stable Block…

A level trip to St George’s Park today following a Return to Performance Pathway day – first up, analysis of the ‘injured’ athlete. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/eaIQMEyTX1

Our Senior production of 'Little Shop of Horrors' is almost here! The musical will be staged in Way…

How about some music to warm the cockles of your heart? Come along to our Singer-Songwriter…

Our 3rd netball VII were looking sharp before their match against Shiplake yesterday. There were…

It's great to see seven Senior Blue Coat football teams playing matches against other schools today #itsallaboutthesport #depthofsport #teamrbcs

Good luck, boys – enjoy the sunshine! https://twitter.com/RBCSPE/status/1090610953274773507 …

Lovely stuffed peppers for our veggie offering @ReadingBlues @SamJHiscock @dcreighton71pic.twitter.com/fAHDXQWX4X

Roast day!! @ReadingBlues @SamJHiscock @ClarkWesty @dcreighton71pic.twitter.com/gSeScxSBjm

Our Sixth Form Film Studies students are on their way to the British Film Institute today to learn…

Read the latest From the Headmaster's Desk: The Primacy of Emotions in Learning. https://rbcs.org.uk/headmasters-desk/the-primacy-of-emotions-in-learning/ …

Read the latest From the Headmaster's Desk: The Primacy of Emotions in…

Sweet and sour pork balls @SamJHiscock @ReadingBlues @ClarkWestypic.twitter.com/zOVWvi7AeY

Congratulations to our 1st Football XI on yesterday's gritty win over Windsor Boys', to make it…

Our chess players were taking in everything their new chess coach, David Graham, had to tell them…

Ultima were pleased to exhibit at the @ReadingBlues careers event last week and it was great to meet so many students excited by the technology industry. Ultima is passionate about career development and inspiring the next generation. Find out more: http://bit.ly/2TefwJ0 pic.twitter.com/kj6U3euVEY

Following the success of last term's TEDx talk evening, Blue Coat will soon be starting a TED-Ed…

Congratulations to all of our LAMDA students on an excellent set of results in the last exams….

It was a great day's racing for our Blue Coat rowers at this year's Quintin Head of the River yesterday. The J15, J16 & J18 crews came away with a strong set of results against some of the country’s strongest club & school opposition #teamrbcs.pic.twitter.com/mbU5X7mUBk

Good luck to our 1st Football XI who are about to kick off in their County Cup quarterfinal match…

A rare Saturday without fixtures proved a perfect opportunity to have a Y10 vs Y11 GCSE assessment day. Great commitment guys. 2-2 honours even! @ReadingBlues #GCSEPEpic.twitter.com/NeAgBei73J

The choir were showcasing their musical talents this afternoon with Mr Meehan @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/7OJPvm5Rq0

As our #RBCSSixthFormSpecial guest today, we welcome @JThomasTalks, who will be speaking to our students about good #mentalhealth #rbcspastoral

Ready to hit the skies at RAF Benson this morning #flyboy #ifeeltheneedtheneedforspeed #rbcsccf

Thanks for this piece of wisdom on #NationalComplimentDay, British Red Cross! https://twitter.com/BritishRedCross/status/1088374118700011520 …

Thanks to our receptionist Mrs O’Reilly for this amazing photo of sunrise over a snowy Blue Coat…

Thanks to our receptionist, Mrs O'Reilly, for this beautiful photo of sunrise over a snowy Blue Coat this morningpic.twitter.com/d1KzmTR6m4

Our A squad looking ready for some netball action before their Super 8 League match against Ranelagh…

Thanks to our receptionist, Mrs O'Reilly, for this beautiful photo of sunrise over a snowy Blue Coat…

Today’s offering bacon steak with grilled pineapple.pic.twitter.com/GHqaImBYfN

Curry Wednesday @ReadingBlues @SamJHiscock @ClarkWesty @chefswyliepic.twitter.com/cpe1Vpu3nO

Thanks for coming along and helping us to make this a successful event. https://twitter.com/BlandyBlandyLLP/status/1088034946684469248 …

All football matches v @DaveniesSport / @CCschoolsport / @ReadingBlues are cancelled.

Only the bravest of the brave ventured out to Year 8 football training last night, although the boys were limited to ‘walking-pace football’ by Mr Seward and Mr Starr #doingitfortheteam #fortheloveoffootball #teamrbcspic.twitter.com/YJw2LbWXoj

https://twitter.com/RBCSPE/status/1087979026277457920 …

@ReadingBlues https://twitter.com/rbcspe/status/1087780594891849729 …

Great evening at Reading Blue Coat School Career Convention. Met some great students who I am sure will go on to become rising stars in the future! #readingbluecoat #oldblue #careers #finance #accountancy #risingststarspic.twitter.com/fENv87DSyj

We'd like to thank all the Senior Schools that showcased their fantastic schools last night @StEdsPrep click the link https://bit.ly/2S5P9Yk  great discussion and collaboration @ReadingBlues @oratoryschool @abingdonschool @ShiplakeCollege @LPSchool @HolmeGrange @PangCollpic.twitter.com/UyFpsNVsmm

In less than three hours, the Sports Hall will be filled with students & professionals at our annual #RBCSCareersFair #greatopportunities #thefutureisbrightpic.twitter.com/L7zkUoKz5X

In less than three hours, the Sports Hall will be filled with students and professionals at our…

https://twitter.com/andybryant28/status/1087739153121533954 …

SOMEONE’s enjoying the snow quite a lot #itssnowing #snowsports

Blue Coat looking rather fetching in its snowy blanket #snowmageddonpartdeux?pic.twitter.com/1UuBTS177y

Geology students pipped to top spot in Geoscience competition

Congratulations – an exciting evening! https://twitter.com/GeologyReph/status/1087625652654784512 …

Two quality teams @ReadingBlues and @RadleyGeolpic.twitter.com/g0khLbwOmu

Getting ready for the careers convention at Reading Blue Coat School tommorow! Going to be talking about all things finance #readingbluecoat #oldblue #careergoals #finance #accounting #DreamBIGpic.twitter.com/2H0si52B0v

Nail biter… both teams scored 33/50 great geologising! #geologyrocks @RadleyGeol @ReadingBlues

Berkshire champions!

Welcome and good luck to all schools and students competing in the @geolsoc Schools Geology Challenge Thames Valley Regional Group Heat in the Buttery at Blue Coat this evening https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/geochallenge  #rbcsgeology #rbcswelcome

After an excellent day out for all of our cross country runners, our U13/14s are county champions,…

Our Pupils' Learning Council is celebrating three years of serving the best interests of our pupils. Read all about their findings and what they have coming up: https://rbcs.org.uk/the-pupils-learning-council-celebrates-three-years/ … #rbcsacademic #rbcspastoral

The Pupils' Learning Council celebrates three years – Reading Blue Coat School

The Pupils’ Learning Council celebrates three years

Sarah Walker – 09/01/2019 – BBC Sounds

The Blue Coat community will be buzzing tomorrow – with our Year 7 and Year 9 Entrance Assessments,…

Thanks to today's inspirational Sixth Form Special guest speaker @joshuaacoombes, who offers haircuts to homeless people all over the world & shares their stories to encourage people to connect with others #DoSomethingForNothing https://www.instagram.com/joshuacoombes/?hl=en …

Lego Robotics teams compete in Bristol

Thank you for another great event. https://twitter.com/FLLUK/status/1086218642952544256 …

Congratulations to our Lego Robotics teams on their robots' performance at yesterday's @FLLUK in Bristol; the Seniors made the quarterfinals for the 2nd year & the Juniors came 12th in their first ever competition. Well done, boys! #RBCSLegoRobotics #TeamRBCSpic.twitter.com/L4jjCvKsNu

Some words of wisdom from the Hundred Acre Wood on Winnie the Pooh Day:

THANK YOU to @ReadingBlues for the opportunity of some wonderful partnership work. Some really exciting ideas discussed today. #StrongerTogether #OurWorkChangesLives #YourFutureStartsHerepic.twitter.com/sTpdy61uqc

Year 9 RAF cadets are rewarded with marshmallows toasted on their perfectly-constructed fire…

Jerk Chicken, revamped pasta bar and beautiful fresh salads with an array of dressingspic.twitter.com/v5EfrINNfQ

A group of our Year 9s are on their way to London to see a production of Susan Hill's ghost story…

Well done all girls and thanks to @ReadingBlues and @ReddamHouseUK for the competitive games. https://twitter.com/Gilson_House/status/1085606138404655105 …

Good luck to our public speakers participating in the Rotary Youth Speaks competition in Henley this evening #teamrbcs

Good luck to our public speakers participating in the Rotary Youth Speaks competition in Henley this…

Proud to say that our facilities are used by a number of local primary schools. https://twitter.com/HMC_Org/status/1085214699329867781 …

This afternoon, our Year 12 chemists will be attending a Chemistry Twilight Session in the labs at…

Excellent article by Old Blue Toby. https://twitter.com/toby_bryant_/status/1084885113190707200 …

Read about Mr Wise's assembly this morning concerning Blue Coat's co-curricular ethos and the ideas behind Team RBCS: https://rbcs.org.uk/the-importance-of-co-curricular/ …

The importance of co-curricular – Reading Blue Coat School

The importance of co-curricular

Reading Blue Coat School U12A, good start with a 7-2 win! ⁦@ReadingBlues⁩pic.twitter.com/PdLl9egN0q

Good luck to all of our football teams for their first Saturday fixtures of the season tomorrow #teamrbcs

Champions – times two!

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NCO: Dvořák – Symphony No. 9 (New World Symphony)

Good luck to all of the students doing their Music Scholarship auditions and Sport Scholarship…

Our Second Hand Uniform Sale will be taking place this Saturday, 12th January, from 9-10am in the Cricket Pavilion. There’s loads of stock, so don’t miss it! #rbcssecondhanduniformsale

Our Second Hand Uniform Sale will be taking place this Saturday, 12th January, from 9-10am in the…

Stunning afternoon on the river with the yr9s. #pushthroughthefootplate @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/PL3B5D5QS9

Welcome back to all – and good luck to the Year 11s and Year 13s for their Mocks.

HappyNew Year to the Blue Coat community. #happynewyear2019

Happy New Year to the Blue Coat community.

Many congrats Tom. Go well in the final assessment. @ReadingBlues @RBCS_rugby https://twitter.com/berksrfu/status/1076811521177673728 …

#itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas

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Today is the final day for our support staff before their well-earned Christmas break – and a sad…

A timely hot chocolate to dodge the huge coming down today. for a bluebird day tomorrow for our last day on the slopes @ReadingBlues @Halsbury_Skipic.twitter.com/mIPOlo9wVN

Looks like you've got beautiful conditions to learn in! Hope there haven't been too many tumbles!

A great photo of the beginners group on top of the world photo credit to Miss Thomas @ReadingBlues @Halsbury_Ski #bluebirdpic.twitter.com/42mpLHRodD

The Aldworth Partnership – transformational community service

Reading Swimming Club

Day 3 . A visit to Briancon for some history. Students getting a history and ski trip for the price of 1. #teamrbcs #historyskitrip @ReadingBlues @RBCSPEpic.twitter.com/tMCTkWUuNh

Refuelling after a great morning’s skiing on day 3. @ReadingBlues @Halsbury_Ski #pasta #carbs #welovesnowpic.twitter.com/kYF0zlOSkP

The Link Foundation | A helping hand for children

With the end of term, demolition of part of the old DT block got under way last week. The plan is to…

Day 3. 5 minute coach journey to montgenevre. Now to assemble the troops and get . #newslopes #morefuninthwsnow @ReadingBlues @RBCSPEpic.twitter.com/wckwJPZJdL

Staff got involved in the snow man (snowcat) making. #kidswillbekids #teamrbcs @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/PK7rQ37kWg

Blues News Issue 48

Skiing snowman building hot chocolate early night @ReadingBlues @Halsbury_Ski #bringontomorrowpic.twitter.com/eJTPBGiQZI

Beginners group, day 2, having gone from the top to the bottom of mountain, including red runs! ⁦@ReadingBlues⁩ #proud #lovinglifepic.twitter.com/bbYxMBcGZn

Another great day on fresh powder and some snowmaking fun. @ReadingBlues #teamrbcspic.twitter.com/CVlXwkNkDr

Joint winners of the @ReadingBlues snowman building contest Tom R and the 6th form. Great effort by all, even the bus drivers pic.twitter.com/RuTZgXt94g

All pupil having a great time. Now off to build some snowmen followed by a hot chocolate to warm up @ReadingBlues @Halsbury_Ski #snowfunpic.twitter.com/Rf9G6ICPBl

Mr Cook’s snow dance worked 😃🎿❄️. 10cm of fresh this morning #rbcsskitrip #powderday

Day 2. 10-15cm of snow overnight= Let the fun begin. #teamrbcs #freshsnow ⁦@ReadingBlues⁩ ⁦@RBCSPE⁩pic.twitter.com/V0aE06wKBN

Mr Cook’s snow dance worked . 10cm of fresh this morning @ReadingBlues @Halsbury_Ski #powderdaypic.twitter.com/r8eNMMVza2

The final day of the DT trip to Copenhagen but just enough time for some design-related hijinx…

Day 1. Blue skies and Junior skiers on the slopes working hard. @ReadingBlues @RBCSPE #teamrbcs #clavierepic.twitter.com/rgUXTlMOBd

Great morning of skiing. Lots of & ’s, interspersed with a couple of light tumbles!!! @ReadingBlues @Halsbury_Skipic.twitter.com/UP7sZ12tED

Great start to what should be an amazing week with @ReadingBlues ski trip #snowsunsmiles #sunsoutskisoutpic.twitter.com/8fnfmARx6z

Big Night Out for the DT students at Det Ny Teater cellar restaurant in Copenhagen #singingwaiters…

This is home for the @ReadingBlues ski trip for the next week. #notabadviewpic.twitter.com/46b4AqSBOI

Breakfast with a view . We can see the snow. Not long now @ReadingBlues @Halsbury_Skipic.twitter.com/tRteXvA7Dr

Our design students about to hit the rides @tivoli, following a day of work and play in Copenhagen #gforce #rbcsdttrips #designersinscandinaviapic.twitter.com/i7sJPHdi3R

Tivoli Gardens, here we come! #gforce #awesomerides #designersinscandinavia

And a few more. The end of a busy week. @SamJHiscock @ClarkWesty @IndiesSodexo @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/FGEaE2C9PT

Teachers end of term lunch. Feta & Asparagus bruschetta Followed by Roast sirloin, confit of duck, salmon en croute & Spinich & Stilton filo parcels. @SamJHiscock @ClarkWesty @IndiesSodexo @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/TBeaa0Lvt8

Our DT students studying Danish design – and a few Christmas markets #coolcopenhagen

Today's the day! Our first ski group of the season set off on their #SkiTrip to #Claviere tonight. We hope you have an unforgettable time @ReadingBlues pic.twitter.com/svADhtuLGm

….and so to the end of the long autumn term. We hope you have a good break, and we wish our whole…

Our Sixth Form German students and their German exchange visitors had a bowling night to end the…

Bittersweet – the end of an era for some of our Senior rugby boys, all scrubbed up for last night’s…

Great evening last night. An opportunity to say thank you to the boys below for their time, effort and commitment to @RBCS_rugby #teamRBCS #bluecoatboys @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/sLV8rCBtem

Out on site at Ali’s Pond LNR in #Sonning today hand-casting wildflower mix into nature reserve meadows after 20 years of nutrient reduction. Many thanks @ReadingBlues for cutting it short and scarifying and for lightly rolling it tomorrow to key the seed in. Roll on next summer!pic.twitter.com/ufKXOYpfbh

Our beautiful gingerbread village show cased at Xmas lunch today! @ClarkWesty @IndiesSodexo @ReadingBlues @LerpiniereEmma @SmithGJK2pic.twitter.com/DvdFNlSVhz

Lovely Christmas feast today! Turkey with all the trimmings, handmade biscuits and even a handmade gingerbread village and sleigh! @LerpiniereEmma @ReadingBlues @ClarkWesty @IndiesSodexopic.twitter.com/TaGvw0RDCV

Last night Sixth Former Jack helped Rev by loading up his car with some kindly donated presents…

Rowing coach Jonny Tabor’s last outing on the river with his Year 9s #bluecoatgoodbye #goodluck…

Rowing coach Jonathan Tabor is marshalling his Year 9 troops for the last time this afternoon, and…

‘Tis the season #christmasjumperday #hohoho #rbcschristmas

You can't beat Christmas Jumper Day! #hohoho #itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas #rbcschristmaspic.twitter.com/DBRLmzbxkN

The Chess players have had a busy term and Mr Clark and I are delighted with the progress and…

Super Hockey League champions – for the first time! Well played, girls! #rbcshockey #teamrbcs

Congratulations, girls. A superb result #teamrbcs https://twitter.com/rbcspe/status/1072232014340861952 …

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas #chemistree #hohoho #rbcschristmas

Happy Christmas from the Year 13 chemists and their chemistree.

Books

We've had a fantastic response to our Christmas Giving Tree appeal. If you'd like to add a gift to the collection for children in need, wrap it up, place a label on top saying the gender & age for which the gift is appropriate & place it under the tree in Reception #rbcscharitypic.twitter.com/TSzWDOrQLy

U14 county champions – following their 29-5 win over Pangbourne on Friday! Well played, boys. A…

Blues News Issue 47

It was great to host @ShiplakeRowing for some festive racing on the river on Saturday. Well done to all the rowers and thanks to the parents for serving some fantastic half time refreshments #teamrbcs #rbcsrowingpic.twitter.com/FE5xsrwhW1

Tomorrow is a non-uniform day with a Christmassy theme (Christmas jumpers welcome!). Everyone who chooses the non-uniform option is asked to make a minimum £1 donation, which will go to @savechildrenuk #rbcscharity https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/ 

Don't forget: tomorrow is a non-uniform day with a Christmassy theme (Christmas jumpers welcome!)….

In this morning's House Assembly, Mrs Mitchell announced the results of this term's many House…

A great big Willkommen to the German Exchange students visiting us from Duesseldorf this week.

Last game of the term in the fabulous setting of @MCSRugbyClub ‘s Merton field. Excellent season for the U13s – well done guys. Don’t forget to do your Players’ Player vote. #teamrbcs @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/TWjUyDfFk0

1st XV just kicked off for the last game of the season @MCSRugbyClub . Good luck to all teams and well done u12s and u13s on finishing their last games of the season. #teamrbcs @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/5zQitNah54

Fantastic result. Well played, boys. https://twitter.com/rbcs_rugby/status/1071118192473464832 …

Well done to the u14 boys who have also been involved in the London Irish DPP this season. #alwaysdeveloping #rugbywithmates #teamrbcs @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/YFQyb2hBiv

Well done Mr Barrett, a great season. Well played u14s, great to come away with the Cup, after being the losing finalists last year. @ReadingBlues #teamrbcspic.twitter.com/RaQ0i5eOeF

We are advertising for a new Receptionist. Take a look at our Current Vacancies page for details: https://rbcs.org.uk/vacancies/ 

Our Christmas Cracker public speaking event is always a real treat and a great start to the Christmas festivities #rbcsartspic.twitter.com/RxVli1m0YG

Young Enterprise group win high praise for their business

@ReadingBlues 10-5 at half time. Tense but cracking game. Half time team talk by Mr Barrett. Come on #teamrbcspic.twitter.com/I8dwY1h4RB

Kick off underway. @ReadingBlues #teamrbcspic.twitter.com/SUKPBBNoZu

Good luck to our U14As for their Berkshire Rugby Cup final against Pangbourne – which kicks off in…

Good luck, boys!! Play your hearts out. https://twitter.com/RBCS_rugby/status/1071034741602861056 …

Good old British favourite today battered cod, savaloy and battered sausage with of course mushy peas. @LerpiniereEmma @ReadingBlues @ClarkWesty @IndiesSodexopic.twitter.com/O4wcTsY3JT

Christmas Cracker 2018

Our skiiers are off to Italy on 13th December. Time to start getting excited! https://twitter.com/Halsbury_Ski/status/1070994755457310720 …

Today I made a life size nativity scene out of staff! My assembly looked at the nativity story in the Bible and how it differs from the ‘typcial’ scene we are used to. It was lots of fun (and hopefully informative and meaningful too!) @ReadingBlues

@ReadingBlues well done to Mr Blandford and Mr Dance for their efforts with the u13s this season. #greatcoaches #teamrbcs #pic.twitter.com/WB2vPXqi5Y

@ReadingBlues u13A team against @CKP_Rugby u13A in the plate semi. Good luck both teams #teamrbcspic.twitter.com/gwNzEsSsJZ

U13A against @ShiplakeRugby in the 1st game. Good luck all involved @ReadingBlues #teamrbcspic.twitter.com/Uh1fzlHdgw

The Peer Mentors will be selling candy canes in the Sixth Form Centre over the next week, to raise…

Have fun, boys – and good luck! #teamrbcs https://twitter.com/RBCS_rugby/status/1070657733047869441 …

The Peer Mentors will be selling candy canes in the Sixth Form Centre over the next week, to raise money for an extremely worthy cause: @samaritans , who are always busy offering fantastic support to those who need it over the Christmas period #rbcscharitypic.twitter.com/XVv28zrp6X

The Peer Mentors will be selling candy canes in the Sixth Form Centre over the next week, to raise…

Blue Coat staff featured in a special nativity assembly this morning #bluecoatnativity #staffmoments…

The 1st hockey XI feeling festive and raring to go for their match v John Lyon @rbcshockey…

Super Wednesday started strong this morning with House Rowing. Nothing better than some healthy competition to start the school day… Well done to all those involved! #participation #inclusivity #TeamSpirit #sport @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/h69EXv47FL

Our 1st XI hockey team scored in the first 22 seconds against The John Lyon School!

Read our report on Director of Marketing and Admissions Mrs Jane Jarrett's day as a Year 7: https://rbcs.org.uk/an-investigative-report-whats-life-like-for-a-year-7-at-blue-coat/ …

An investigative report: What’s life like for a Year 7 at Blue Coat?

Our junior musicians will be filling the air with lovely music at today's lunchtime concert in the…

Today is Super Wednesday – an afternoon jam-packed with House events for our Senior students. And, as seems to have become a tradition, Super Wednesday is super foggy. Here's what it looked like back in 2013. Can you spot the students? #RBCSHouseEvents #teamrbcs #superwednesdaypic.twitter.com/8rx7jVGz8N

Today is Super Wednesday – an afternoon jam-packed with House events for all of our Senior students….

Following their semifinal win against Claires Court last week, our U14A rugby team will be playing…

In keeping with Blue Coat's focus on the well-being of both our pupils and our staff, our new staff…

Whatever it takes…. https://twitter.com/RBCSPE/status/1069897789419724800 …

Moving towards the end of the Year 7’s unit of work on improving CV fitness with a little help from @thebodycoach #witnessthefitness @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/PuwbfG6s66

Last home game of their school rugby careers for these Year 13s #teamrbcs #endofanera

Good luck to Year 11 Nikolai, who will be competing at the Swim England National Winter…

In this morning's Whole School Assembly, Mr Thomas reminded everyone that, although they may be…

Congratulations to Year 10 Charlie, who has passed his Grade 7 (Silver) award for public speaking -…

Amazing to collaborate with @WillP2010 on Britten’s Serenade in Exeter. Can’t believe it has been eight years since I last saw him at school @ReadingBlues – what a musician, stunning Horn playing! #Britten #Serenadepic.twitter.com/tgXKMeNVOS

Thank you @TiffinBoys for the fixtures today. Close one with the 1st XV 19-14. Credit to all parents, coaches, spectators and players involved in rugby in typical British weather today. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/HncO436EaK

Well done to all that played today. Thanks to ground staff for getting the pitches playable even with torrential rain. Well done to our year 13s- last home game of their school career. #teamrbcs #rolemodels #futurestars @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/fgMhy4hwCI

Rugby is the winner. Well done, boys #teamrbcs https://twitter.com/rbcspe/status/1068847913827278848 …

If you are going direct to Tiffin for tomorrow’s rugby fixtures please go to Grists Memorial Playing Fields, Summer Road, East Molesey, KT8 9LS and NOT the school itself. Please share. Thanks @ReadingBlues @RBCS_rugby

Another rugby extravaganza for year 7s as the whole year group played against @TiffinRugby Below, a little snap from the E team game. @ReadingBlues #teamrbcs #participationpic.twitter.com/pYo8289eDa

Lest We Forget

The RBCS Choir’s version of ‘In Flanders Fields’ at last night's Grand concert was a fitting end to…

The RBCS Big Band in action at the #RBCSGrandConcert. What a treat!pic.twitter.com/hif2HS4ZLq

Final number of the night at the Grand Concert – and even the Headmaster was singing along to this…

The RBCS Big Band’s second number was ‘Hot Toddy’.

The Grand Concert ended on a high note with three incredible numbers from the RBCS Big Band. Here’s…

The RBCS Choir’s version of ‘In Flanders Fields’ was a fitting end to the school’s many Remembrance…

Thomas Klapwijk introduces the first act at tonight’s #RBCSGrandConcertpic.twitter.com/Ru2vbuUyAh

The Concert Band are happy to be kicking off the Grand Concert tonight.

Well done, boys! https://twitter.com/rbcs_rugby/status/1068201889500667905 …

U14s about to kick off in their Berkshire Cup semifinal v Claire’s Court #rbcsrugby …… and it’s…

Good luck, boys! https://twitter.com/RBCS_rugby/status/1068172577875664896 …

Good old British dish of bangers and mash today! What an array of sausages. @LerpiniereEmma @ReadingBlues @ClarkWesty @IndiesSodexopic.twitter.com/Cl8ixNQSNi

Congrats to Matt K whose @ReadingAc U15 relay squad (together with the female U15 squad & U13 male and female squads) won the Earley Town Council Spirit of Sport Award last week. Another feather in his cap, in what is proving to be a fantastic year for Matt #sportisthewinnerpic.twitter.com/iUGw6kgquF

Matt K is a member of the Reading Athletic Club U15 relay squad which, together with the female U15…

Well done to @ShiplakeRugby 3rd XV beating our 3rd XV 22-17. Great game in terrible conditions. #teamrbcs @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/6RI7ZEaD5g

Close game between the 3rd XV and @ShiplakeRugby 3rd XV in some horrendously windy conditions. #teamrbcs @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/KAkNYfkY4I

Congratulations are due to the following for their fantastic achievements: Cadet GP Rifle Shooting…

Skills in the morning – racing timed gate runs in the afternoon. Thank you @Impulserace for a very well organised and successful day. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/brAmjKA4Mn

The 2nd annual RBCS ski invitational underway- aka GCSE ski moderation day! @ReadingBlues #teamrbcspic.twitter.com/Tfocq7hZbT

Our rowers raced against some of the best school & club crews at Sunday’s Wallingford Head of the River & came away with another great set of results. Well done all & thx for the fantastic support from the parents who braved the cold to cheer the crews down the course #teamrbcspic.twitter.com/GsqeFOU8rg

@RBCSPE @ReadingBlues intermediate boys race ESAA cross country cup finalpic.twitter.com/LAFF9puz4W

@ReadingBlues @RBCSPE Start of the intermediate boys ESAA Cross country cup finalpic.twitter.com/6twtnQXEAO

@RBCSPE @ReadingBlues the junior boys race is underwaypic.twitter.com/9btezpiX9z

@RBCSPE @ReadingBlues venue for todays ESAA Cross Country Cup.pic.twitter.com/VQnAFDkIfu

Just a little reminder: Tomorrow is a holiday for everyone at Blue Coat!

Just a little reminder: Tomorrow is a holiday for everyone at Blue Coat! 🤸‍♂️

#Groundsperson #vacancy at @ReadingBlues – focusing primarily on the day-to-day set up & maintenance of the School’s sports pitches & surrounding grounds. For more information, or to apply: http://pitchcare.com/jobfinder/offered/203820 … #jobsearchpic.twitter.com/tL2aDsb3K4

Year 10 gcse PE students and the year 7s getting a taste of how the Royal Marine Commandos keep fit @RBCSPE @ReadingBlues #teamrbcspic.twitter.com/vBkqPNIcJ3

Something to add to the Christmas wish list this year… a fantastic list for our Post-16 Geographers… Thank you @_jopayne #RBCgeography @ReadingBlues https://twitter.com/_jopayne/status/1062051488984371200 …

Our RBC Geography Department Twitter feed is now LIVE. Here to share relevant articles, images and news stories to encourage wider reading, track case study developments and enhance student learning #justthinkgeography #geography #RBCgeography @ReadingBlues

Frosty morning. Looking forward to our block fixture against @SGC_Sport this Saturday. @ReadingBlues #teamrbcspic.twitter.com/qWSXk1z9nv

The u15s lose out in the QF of the ⁦@BerksRFU CUP⁩ to a very strong ⁦⁦@TheForestSchool⁩ team. The game was fiercely contested and a great spectacle. Good luck in the next round. #teamrbcs ⁦@ReadingBlues⁩pic.twitter.com/ZcIS0iihz0

A huge well done to the teams from @theabbeyschool @sjcrmain @ReadingBlues @UTCReading – some of whom we are proud to call clients – at the @youngenterprise @YeReading 'Dragons' Den' stage in #RdgUK this evening… impressive business ideas and pitches!pic.twitter.com/p8d88A7WZj

Guess which rugby coach has got training tonight…. @RBCSPE @ReadingBlues #wantsomemorebags #teamrbcspic.twitter.com/sSXIKq7O9E

Good luck to our Young Enterprise teams – Oliver, Matthew, Amy B, Dominick, Charlie, Ellie, Will,…

We are looking forward to welcoming students from @theabbeyschool @sjcrmain @ReadingBlues @UTCReading – some of whom we are proud to call clients – to the @youngenterprise @YeReading 'Dragons' Den' stage in #RdgUK this evening…pic.twitter.com/ZT0gcpgt6m

Steeet food style lunch today; chilli beef with handmade beetroot tortilla chips and dips. Oriental cod stir fry with rice and prawn crackers being served by the lovely jimmie and Kim. @LerpiniereEmma @ReadingBlues @ClarkWesty @IndiesSodexopic.twitter.com/gL16bplsvp

A fantastic showing from our rowers: almost 60 pupils represented the school & raced over the 5.2km course at Teddington Head of the River. The boat club won in the J18 & J16 coxed four, J18 eight & – in their first ever race – our J14s won their category! #teamrbcspic.twitter.com/GNrtBOsK1o

Wow – a remarkable achievement. Well done, boys! #teamrbcs https://twitter.com/rbcspe/status/1063874911297564673 …

Fab day at HQ – for the Yr 8 Rugby Squad. At least the staff weren’t nervous with only 81, 000+ people there. #allsafelyhome. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/IdIdlTKxpf

Y8s into the final from 30 qualifiers – some pretty heavyweight opposition in front of them. Come on boys, swim fast. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/55cCeZowtg

How many World Class sporting venues can a Year 8 visit in a week? Well, after the Olympic Park, Twickers today. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/bCdolTIgRj

Waiting to warm up for the national swimming relays at the London Aquatic Centre. #swimofmylifesofar @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/7ycJq0cLex

Congratulations to MTS who won 17-14. Very proud of the spirit shown by the Blue Coat XV tonight. You were all superb and left everything out there. @RBCS_rugby @mts_rugby @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/mlJj1LBwJk

Enjoyed watching rbcs 1st xv VS @mts_rugby under lights this evening @MerchantTaylors @R_ayling A great set up, pitch looked superb, credit to you and your team. @ReadingBlues

Massive thanks to @mts_rugby . What a game and a fantastic spectacle for all on a Friday night. Such a close game, but well played MT’s to win in the last few mins 11-14. Same time next year? @ReadingBlues #teamrbcspic.twitter.com/h5IGrbPfpY

Great to be watching the Reading Blue Coat 1st XV take on Merchant Taylors’ under lights this evening. Thank you to the staff at MTS for hosting us so well. 11-10 to us at half-time. @ReadingBlues @RBCS_rugby @mts_rugbypic.twitter.com/DreN21kYRa

Friday Night Lights… @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/qOhzeiEoIO

Not long til the boys come out for the warm up. Pitch is looking in great condition @mts_rugby @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/lgqMooWJAQ

Good luck to our 1st XV for their first Friday Night Lights tournament at Merchant Taylors' School….

1stXV heading over to ⁦⁦@mts_rugby⁩ for their first ever Friday Night Lights. 7pm KO. ⁦@ReadingBlues⁩ #teamrbcs #FNLpic.twitter.com/heOllnj4sh

On Thursday evening Year 9s Samuel N and Will D took part in a new public speaking competition…

Today, our Year 13 historians are enjoying the Tudor History Lecture Day at Stevenage – featuring…

Students impress at Blue Coat's first TEDx event – Reading Blue Coat School

Students impress at Blue Coat’s first TEDx event

Awesome speakers at last night’s first ever TEDxYouth@rbcs event #inspiring #TEDTalks #rbcsacademic

We're immensely proud of the eight student speakers who delivered talks at our first ever TEDxYouth@rbcs event last night. Well researched and extremely well delivered. Congratulations to Daniel, Delfina, Dom, Dulcie, Jake, Nathan, Rohit & Tom @TEDTalks #rbcsacademicpic.twitter.com/sZ47lbArrD

Our tennis boys, with Mr Baker and Mr Cook, out for dinner in Exeter the night before their big…

Both our teams had a fantastic day. Thanks for being such brilliant hosts and putting on such a superb day of rugby

What a fantastic day of rugby and experience for our Yr 7 boys! Huge thanks to @ReadingBlues for hosting the U12 Berkshire Rugby festival today, our boys thoroughly enjoyed! Great to see so many involved in the game #GrowTheGame #berkshirerugbyfestival #trinitysportpic.twitter.com/UVqTKFcatg

Thank you for another fantastic day if rugby our boys had a great day.

Good luck to our Year 8/9 tennis team who are off to the SW Regional Tennis Final in Exeter tonight….

Learning from one of the best – at the Berkshire U12 Rugby Festival @josh_smart00 #teamrbcs…

It's great to see so many schools here today taking part in the Berkshire U12 Rugby Festival – including four Blue Coat teams. Thanks also to our Senior rugby players for refereeing #teamrbcs #rbcsrugbypic.twitter.com/XjxJPU6SYH

Congratulations, boys! https://twitter.com/RBCSPE/status/1063015786502066176 …

Year 12 girls learning to row – and doing well! – Rev Stephenson

Our Year 12 girls learning to row – and doing well #teamrbcs #rbcsrowingpic.twitter.com/PjffkjTbRN

Countdown until the ESA finals on Saturday – trying to squeeze a few more cms out of the dive! @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/BzJzBcDX27

Junior Scientists making rockets

Lots of good luck today – to our 1st XI football team for their Walsh Cup Round 1 match v Piggott at…

#ROWING JOB ALERT: @ReadingBlues are looking to recruit a part time Rowing Coach to work closely with the Head of Rowing to deliver a comprehensive and high standard rowing programme, both recreational and competitive, including national events https://goo.gl/aJZDpH pic.twitter.com/OEU2cAyenV

Wow! https://twitter.com/RBCSPE/status/1062330998338306049 …

A couple of PE staff snuck onto the Yr 8 Geography trip about urban regeneration to the Olympic Park. First stop the Orbital @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/NehZaPIq05

This is just a reminder that the TEDxYouth evening, made up of a series of real TED talks by our…

Another close race in tonight’s gala against @SportLP – thank you for your hospitality. Lots of swimmers in lots of races, great to see so many pupils wanting to represent the school. #teamrbcs @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/SmzKj7XWc7

Good luck to the students coming along to audition for our music scholarships this evening #rbcsmusic

Congratulations to our Senior Maths team, who came 8th out of 24 schools at the UKMT Senior Team…

Year 10 trumpeter Guy was honoured to play The Last Post and Reveille at a special Remembrance service for the residents of Sunrise Care Home in Sonning this morning #RBCScommunityactionpic.twitter.com/lHC9SCw7x9

Remembrance Service at Sunrise Care Home

We are looking forward to welcoming students from @theabbeyschool @sjcrmain @ReadingBlues @UTCReading – some of whom we are proud to call clients – to the @youngenterprise @YeReading 'Dragons' Den' stage this month…pic.twitter.com/PZ3OB0TdRp

In Real Life #BeStrong

A huge privilege to preach this morning in Sonning to a very (and slightly dauntingly) full church. Also great to be at the @ReadingBlues service and the village beacon lighting event this evening. So wonderful to see the community remembering together #RemembranceDay2018

@ReadingBlues As ever, a beautiful remembrance service this morning. So good to see CCF on parade. #Armistice100 #WeWillRememberThempic.twitter.com/wHJdhrztpd

A moving and thought provoking remembrance service led by our KS2 pupils at St Andrews Church. A big thank you to Oscar @ReadingBlues for playing the Last Post and Rev.Kate and Rev.Jamie for the service #LestWeForgetpic.twitter.com/7RFbz6Efyn

Wonderful to catch up with @ReadingBlues prefects during their visit to @CHSchoolHorsham they were in year 8 when i left, great to see them leading the school 5 years later

The Blue Coat community is invited to attend our Remembrance Parade on Sunday – starting at 9 am in front of the Cricket Pavilion. Refreshments will be available for attendees in the Sixth form Centre before and after the service #RemembranceDay2018 #NeverForgetpic.twitter.com/BMj6pfQEgk

A little clip from the GCSE PE class’ movement analysis homework – top stuff Josh! @ReadingBlues @RBCS_rugbypic.twitter.com/0NY14uc7cq

Excited to see that the classroom block our team worked on at our partner school in Ghana is now up…

Thanks for a great night @ReadingBlues. What a lovely group of athletes and parents, I hope you have an awesome rest of the season. #SupportingDreams #SportingParent #TeamFamilypic.twitter.com/9eYxPDeDKK

With the number of students getting caught out in the torrential rain, perhaps it should be Reading…

Mrs Bennett has found the perfect gift for the Rev, James Stephenson.

Our Year 13s are at the Hexagon in Reading to attend the incredibly valuable (and hard hitting!)…

Mrs Bennett has found the perfect present for the Rev #therevjamesoriginal #letshearitfortherev…

Early November and over 50 Year 8s our at rugby practice preparing for Saturday’s A,B,C & D games – great commitment guys. Top job @RBCSGrounds01 for an excellent floodlit area. @ReadingBlues @RBCS_rugby #rugby #participationpic.twitter.com/8eInXIRtxh

New talent at lunchtime brass concert

If you have 30 mins to spare at lunchtime today, come along to our brass concert in the Buttery, starting at 1:30, showcasing the brass ensemble, brass quintet & horn quintet, plus selected soloists. Admission is free, so please come along and support #rbcsmusic!

If you have half an hour to spare at lunchtime today, please come along to our lunchtime brass…

Good luck to the 130 Sixth Form mathematicians taking the UKMT Senior Maths challenge this morning.

Remember, remember the 5th of November – thank you @ReadingBlues for the show while we trained last week #sonninglane #GuyFawkesNightpic.twitter.com/0diIqFMPDd

Thanks so much for allowing me to speak to everyone about the importance of Remembrance #WeWillRememberThem https://twitter.com/ReadingBlues/status/1059415557672521728 …

So honoured to welcome Invictus Games gold medalist and Paralympian power builder Micky Yule to talk…

Four "generations" of Blue Coat's French assistants (said with a French accent) got together this…

As part of our ongoing emphasis on pastoral care and student well-being, our Lower School students…

At the start of a special Remembrance Week, Blue Coat was honoured to hear an inspiring talk by Invictus Games gold medallist & Paralympian @MickyYule9 on his own experiences – and the importance of Remembrance. To read more: https://rbcs.org.uk/paralympian-micky-yule-speaks-to-blue-coat-about-remembrance/ … #lestweforgetpic.twitter.com/B7SYIgzthB

Paralympian Micky Yule speaks to Blue Coat about Remembrance

Fun with rocket cars for some of our Y8/9 scientists today #instascience #instastem…

Find out more about our sport scholarships. https://twitter.com/gerwynwilson/status/1058275662681853953 …

@ReadingBlues loved the fireworks tonight. Usual topical soundtrack and spectacular show. I managed to snap this skeleton left over from Halloween during the display.pic.twitter.com/a9jD2UinsI

BEST FIREWORKS EVER!! @ReadingBlues

Amazing display from @SonningStyle at @ReadingBlues tonight. Awesome choreography as always. Thank you to all involved #thegreatestshow #FireworksNight

I love Blue Coat fireworks – must see about getting a ticket next year.

Amazing @SamJHiscock @ClarkWesty @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/OyOxreYyWP

What a show!! @SamJHiscock @ClarkWesty @ReadingBlues @IndiesSodexopic.twitter.com/DedC608c0J

And the fireworks have started @SamJHiscock @ClarkWesty @IndiesSodexo @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/tax7wgNjva

readingbluecoatschool #fireworks #rbcs #blastfromthepast @ Reading Blue Coat School https://www.instagram.com/p/BppkU-yhDxVmDFRjUKYA8rivS8-zssWXXTJP7M0/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=15e1rqkanknhz …

It's November, and we're kick-starting the month with a Year 12 Psychology trip to @Marwellwildlife to attend an animal behaviour workshop, and our Family Fireworks Evening at 7:30 #pinchpunch

Our Year 12 Psychology students are attending an animal behaviour workshop at Marwell Zoo today, in…

Awesome Year 13 athlete Ida wins bronze for Sweden at the Jr Women’s European Aquathlon Champs in…

Congrats to remarkable Y13 athlete Ida, who came 3rd at the Junior European Aquathlon Championships in Ibiza last week, winning her first international medal for Sweden @worldtriathlonpic.twitter.com/fq77MMyIpI

Congratulations are due again to remarkable Year 13 athlete Ida, who came third at the Junior…

Great site specific #Climbing #instructor #training @ReadingBlues – everyone worked hard to make the day #Successfulpic.twitter.com/e5oW2OevMe

Blue Coat's Junior boys were buzzing today after hearing author Matt Dickinson speak about the stories behind his "The Everest Files" series https://rbcs.org.uk/author-matt-dickinson-thrills-the-boys-with-stories-of-his-adventures/ … @Dickinson_Matt #RBCSAcademicpic.twitter.com/zKsDqV79uo

Author Matt Dickinson thrills the boys with stories of his adventures – Reading Blue Coat School

Author Matt Dickinson thrills the boys with stories of his adventures

Our GCSE and A-Level Drama students are off to London tonight to see "othellomacbeth" at the Lyric…

Sonning Fireworks Ltd

And some more @SamJHiscock @ClarkWesty @IndiesSodexo @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/SiFxikRQ5V

And a few more @SamJHiscock @ReadingBlues @ClarkWesty @IndiesSodexo @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/JVOPVvZ4kO

Halloween treats for the whole school @SamJHiscock @ClarkWesty @IndiesSodexo @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/4zibwe3nxR

Good luck to all of our students taking the Oxbridge entrance exam today.

Happy Halloween! Here’s a picture of the active regions on the Sun combined to look similar to a jack-o-lantern’s face, which was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory on 8 Oct 2014. ©NASA/SDO #Halloween2018 #trickortreatpic.twitter.com/lhiE9pSpDX

Making the most of the half-term break

The History department are running special First World War lessons this morning, for Years 7-9, to…

Don't forget: Blue Coat's incredible Family Fireworks Extravaganza set to music this Thursday, 1st November. Tickets available from Reception until 4pm that day – then on the gate on the night (cash and card).pic.twitter.com/s1ukjSsnqZ

Don't forget: Blue Coat's incredible Family Fireworks Extravaganza set to music this Thursday, 1st…

More medals picked up by the boat club at last weekend’s Gloucester Head of the River with a strong showing across a number events by the Blue Coat boys and girls #teamrbcs #rbcsrowingpic.twitter.com/t7KM0xSFL5

Don't miss our first ever TEDxYouth@RBCS event, which will feature TED talks from Blue Coat pupils. 15th November, 5-7pm in Way Hall. Don't forget to book! @TEDTalkspic.twitter.com/opUYPdg7EY

Day 3 of ERCA @ReadingBlues and they’ve still got some in the tank! A cohort of great coaches qualified in Berkshire @BerksRFU @BerksRFUDev @RFU_GameDev #GrowTheGame #KidsFirstpic.twitter.com/h2xWZnaK0k

Don't miss our first ever TEDxYouth event, which will feature TED talks from Blue Coat pupils. 15th…

Congratulations to Year 13 athlete Eddie S, who was a member of the three-man U20 Reading AC team…

Hmm – where could our Senior public speakers be? #instatoronto #blamecanada #rbcspublicspeaking

What an exciting half term for our students: public speaking in Canada, science at @RocketCenterUSA, French in Geneva & Chamonix, and History in Moscow & St Petersburg #rbcstripspic.twitter.com/foasgv7SOq

Apparently the trip to the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama is out of this world…

The Sixth Form History group enjoying the magnificence of Mother Russia #Москва #Санкт-Петербург…

Our Sixth Form historians are learning about atussian history in Moscow and St Petersburg #rbcsacademicpic.twitter.com/ljKXrfWFqy

House cross country – a lot more fun than you thought it would be #inittogether #teamrbcs

Jatin’s prep-for-uni curry beats Mr Yates’s effort by 4 votes to 2 #chefforaday #beprepared…

A big day for House events

Blue Coat will be all around the Houses today, with two big House competitions taking place. The…

Two evenings in a row this week, and two opportunities for our students to shine: On Monday night, a…

Read the latest From the Headmaster's Desk, "Tips for Staying Positive": https://rbcs.org.uk/headmasters-desk/tips-for-staying-positive/?fbclid=IwAR3PxlHVyIN19PpfHurxP4EHjnX_S5jrtnp9TmybO_J-RvuK3hP3yK5zCJQ …

Tips for Staying Positive – Reading Blue Coat School

The Year 8s are wondering if Henry VIII had his catering provided by Sodexo #wheresthesalad…

Our Year 8s are excited about their visit to #HamptonCourtPalace – and it's not raining! @HRP_palaces #RBCSAcademicpic.twitter.com/QiD59ynSdr

Congratulations to Year 12 Abi, who has made the Mavericks U19 team. The Mavericks are a Super…

Tomorrow night, we will be welcoming potential Blue Coat Sixth Formers to our Sixth Form Open Evening, starting at 5pm in the Sports Hall. Register online before the event – or just turn up! #RBCSWelcome #SixthFormOpenEvening

An exciting event coming up at Blue Coat is our very own TEDxYouth@RBCS evening of TED talks on…

Rowing success at the first regatta of the season

The thing about being in the Army cadets is still looking fierce even though you feel a bit like a…

While we were all sitting indoors yesterday, warm and dry, watching the rain pour down outside, our…

Congratulations to Michael, Nikolai, Samuel and Andrew on attaining their DofE Bronze Awards – and…

Reading Small Boats Head of the River It was a great first race of the season for Blue Coat Boat…

Great first race of the season for all Blue Coat rowers, topped off by 2nd place finishes for the J18 Boys‘ Pair, Coxless Four and Junior Women’s Double Scull & a fantastic win for the J16 Boys’ Coxed Four #rbcsrowing #teamrbcspic.twitter.com/BIRFZdZah8

Good luck, boys! https://twitter.com/rbcs_rugby/status/1051043545367371776 …

Very proud of @RBCS_rugby today. 101 out of the 103 pupils in yr7 playing their own version of rugby. Thanks to @RGSHWSport for hosting. Biggest #teamRBCS outing yet? What have you got @RBCS_Cricket @RBCS1stXI @BlueCoatBC ? @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/3lfW1jdcXZ

Ben helps make history at the Royal Albert Hall

Thanks to Mr Starr for getting up with the sparrows today and managing to capture this incredible…

Once again, a huge thank you to @emmacolehiv for her powerful talk, 'Positive Voice for HIV Education and Awareness', at our #SixthFormSpecial #RBCSPastoral

Today, it was our pleasure to host an Accessit roadshow for a group of local librarians. Thank you, @AccessIt_Lib #RBCSAcademic

Mr Starr was out and about early this morning and took this photo of School House.

Some cracking tennis today, some talented No.1s on display and skilled performers throughout. The journey however ended for both @BWordsworths Y8 & Y10 – proud to be last 32 nationally, best wishes @ReadingBlues & @StEdwardsChelt for @SouthWestLTA regionals #schoolstennis

It's not too bright and sunny, but it's not raining for our Year 11 geographers on their fieldtrip…

On the #DayOfTheGirl it's great to see ALL of our footballers on a level playing field #teamRBCSpic.twitter.com/HrCC8cQ4m8

Great to see some mixed football happening in our brand new MUGA today.

It's one of those days again, with the Year 11 geographers off to Dorset on a fieldtrip, a group of…

Welcome to all the newly qualified teachers taking part in today's @IStipNQT training day here at Blue Coat #RBCSWelcome

Our new MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area) is up and running! The keys were handed over at lunchtime today.

With James Morrison, Top Brass – BBC Radio 2

We are advertising for part-time cleaners (permanent and maternity cover). Take a look at our website for details: https://rbcs.org.uk/vacancies/ 

Starters and Plenaries this week’s T & L focus. Types of Training Connect 4 – not a bad way to kick a lesson off. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/YwmlKXJfue

Malthus had a mummy competition in their House Assembly this morning #yummymummy…

The members of Malthus House had fun with their mummy competition in assembly this morning #RBCSHousepic.twitter.com/tyByW70RCi

On World Mental Health Day, we'd like to thank our peer mentors, counsellors, chaplains and all…

On #WorldMentalHealthDay2018, we'd like to thank our peer mentors, counsellors, chaplains and all other staff who help us to nurture the well-being of our community #bekind #itsokaynottobeokay #RBCSPastoral

My Day as a Year 7 by Mrs Jarrett – the last post Ten past four, the end of lessons arrived and…

Creativity and enthusiasm on display at Junior Rosebowl

What an exciting day for Year 13 musician Ben, who is taking part in a performance of The Great War…

My Day as a Year 7 by Mrs Jarrett – Part 5 I arrived in tutor, late! Ethan had taken centre stage…

My Day as a Year 7 by Mrs Jarrett – Part 4 As we headed out of Science, I was mightily relieved it…

What a perfect day for a spot of golf v @ReadingBlues – best of luck to both teams.

My Day as a Year 7 by Mrs Jarrett – Part 3 We’re off to French now. I had a chance to catch up with…

My Day as a Year 7 by Mrs Jarrett – Part 2 Oh, my, how things have changed! In my day, we were given…

Always a firm favourite in the Y9 Geology calendar, the art of Cookie Mining lets the students explore the process of mineral extraction, to determine 'grade' from an ore, and then the importance of 'site restoration' #RBCSGeologypic.twitter.com/ED6QZ5fTKx

A message from Mrs Jarrett, our Director of Marketing and Admissions: Earlier this year, a…

We now have a Sports Fields map to show parents and visitors where matches/match teas can be found….

We now have a Sports Fields map to show parents and visitors where matches/match teas can be found. The board is located just in front of the Science Centre, next to the Main Car Park. #RBCSWelcomepic.twitter.com/GB1pmqiPYL

To our Middle School thespians appearing in this week's awesome production of Bertolt Brecht's "The…

The slope outside the Bernard Inge Building became Senlac Hill at the Battle of Hastings for some of our Year 7 historians this morning #1066andallthat #RBCSAcademicpic.twitter.com/uD9BzwwTmm

Some of the Year 7 boys enjoying their Battle of Hastings recreation on ‘Senlac Hill’ outside of the…

Newcomers' Concert – October 2018

We had record numbers of potential Blue Coaters and their families through our doors at Saturday's…

34 year 7s had a fantastic rugby session led by some of the 1st XV rugby players. #teamrbcs #kidswillbekids @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/TgjUvjD4YE

Tour guides in the LSCR waiting for the Headmaster to finish his speech at #RBCSOpenMorning…

Junior Rosebowl is always a highlight of the Blue Coat calendar, and gives our Year 7s a chance to talk about their hobbies and sports. Congrats to today's overall winners, Luca, Daniel & Malthus House #rbcscocurricularpic.twitter.com/ioMWfqocf4

Congratulations to Year 9s Callum, Christian and Xander, who have been selected for the Berkshire…

Come along to the Buttery at 7pm tonight to enjoy our Newcomers' Concert! Here are some of tonight's performers #rbcsmusicpic.twitter.com/QzQSmfKV3q

Here are some of the performers playing at tonight's Newcomers' Concert – starting at 7pm in the…

An exciting weekend ahead for Year 12 golfer Ollie, who is taking part in a national competition…

Wow what a busy day here RBCS. We welcomed & fed 300 visitors at the Economics Conf as well as our normal core feed. On top of this we had a routine EHO inspection! Happy to say we scored a 5! Thank you team you’re fab @LerpiniereEmma @ClarkWesty @IndiesSodexo @ReadingBlues

There are a lot of very excited primary school children and staff involved in the Berkshire Primary…

On #NationalPoetryDay, our students have produced not quite a mile but a LOT of poetry. Here's the evidence. We're also lucky enough to have the awesome Jonny Fluffypunk running poetry workshops with our students today. Here he is with a group of boys & many metres of creativity!pic.twitter.com/ksKdAUbAGU

Jonny Fluffypunk and the Many Metres of Poetry #poetryisfun #nationalpoetryday #rbcsacademic

We are delighted to be hosting an @ieaEducation Sixth Form Economics Conference today – more than 300 students from 13 schools #RBCSWelcomepic.twitter.com/nt9vFsnsGd

What a day! Our Year 11 artists are off to the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford for the day; it's National…

Could Falconry Club be any more fun? #birdsofafeather #rbcscocurricular

Junior musicians light up lunchtime concert

Vivaldi’s Gloria – Community Choir

2017-2018 The Best Year Yet

Harry, Anoop, Tom, Daniel, Sergio & Etienne will be wowing us with their musical talent at today's lunchtime piano concert at 1:30 in the Buttery. Come along and support our musicians! #rbcsmusic

The Year 10 GCSE PE class monitoring heart rates and working out training zones. – some better CV than others!! #witnessthefitness @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/cKPGD0yqfo

Harry, Anoop, Tom, Daniel, Sergio and Etienne will be wowing us with their musical talent at today's…

Read about our student-led community service initiative, the Aldworth Partnership: https://rbcs.org.uk/the-aldworth-partnership-transformational-community-service/ … #rbcscommunity

He's done it again! Talented Y10 badminton player Charlie & his partner won the Boys Doubles in the Slovak Youth International U15 tournament at the weekend in Trencin, Slovakia. Well done, Charlie! #teamrbcspic.twitter.com/kHl7lx7lXl

He's done it again! Talented Y10 badminton player Charlie and his partner won the Boys Doubles in…

Year 11 PE students going through a les Mills cardio work out @ReadingBlues @reading @RBCSPEpic.twitter.com/WQQ0sKfM6Q

Arkwright Scholarships – Arkwright Scholarships Trust

A little tension at yesterday evening's Chess Club meeting, when No. 1 seed on the Chess ladder,…

Congrats to Mr Dance, Head of @RBCSPE & coach of the week: on Saturday, he took the swim team to Guildford, having coached U12 rugby and then refereed an U15 match that morning #thatsdedication #teamrbcs

Congratulations to our junior swimmers on their results at Blue Coat's first National Schools Relays…

Save the date! Our Newcomers' Concert will take place on Friday, starting at 7pm in the Buttery….

In today's Assembly, the results of the recent LAMDA exams were read out: Of the 21 students who…

Congratulations to Year 13 Callum, who reached the quarterfinals of the Open Men's Singles LTA…

Congratulations to Y12 Mila, who represented Blue Coat on Saturday in the British Showjumping Just…

A lovely pic of our Year 12s on their field trip to the Jubilee River last month. Better late…..

You can still purchase tickets for next week's Middle School production of Bertolt Brecht's "The…

Well done, boys! https://twitter.com/rbcspe/status/1046149945613520896 …

Latest – Reading Blue Coat School

Blue Coat boys reading everywhere

The Sewford Tag tourney happening today in year 7 rugby games. Led by Mr Blandford. #smallsidedgames #playersmakeuptherules #teamrbcs #rugbyinthesun @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/Q8Q9D6ga31

On #BBCMusicDay, let's celebrate Blue Coat's Community Choir and some of the awesome events the choir has participated in the last few years. All Blue Coat parents, former parents, Old Blues and staff are invited to join the fun! #RBCSMusicpic.twitter.com/mkdbnuSkGE

Manic Street teachers at Swing into Summertime 2017

We were delighted to have Ross Howitt present on feedback from the summer PE exams – great lessons learnt and plenty to move forward with. Look forward to welcoming you back in the future. @ReadingBlues #ilovepepic.twitter.com/mw9u47ihfo

2017-2018 The best year yet

Blue Coat staff rowing – a new beginning

Today, we're hosting a Sports Science Continuing Professional Development event. #RBCSWelcome to all participants!

Looking good! https://twitter.com/smith_the/status/1045019182088237056 …

The @RBCS_rugby 3rd XV got their league campaign off to a flying start at St James’ in glorious sunshine today. Thank you for your hospitality- the boys loved the sticky donuts ! @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/lYBhMM2yuF

On the road to Morocco

Year 13 geologists rocking the hard hats on their field trip in Somerset #awesomeammonoids…

@RBCSPE year 8 pupils working hard on interval training. Working together in groups doing a 3km row. #teamrbcs #gcsepework #competitiontime @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/fa7zgTJUfp

With a successful first gala of the year done and dusted yesterday (thank you @ReddamHouseUK for hosting in your shiny new pool) it was back to training this morning for the swim team in preparation for our first ever assault on the National Relays on Saturday. @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/SWqTxt0Gmj

Good luck, boys. Here’s to some exciting rugby! https://twitter.com/oratorysport/status/1044670264183857158 …

Lovely to see Old Blue Zac Moffatt – here to speak to our Oxbridge hopefuls about his experiences at Oxford #OldBlues #RBCSCareers

Mastering the Tree Pose after only three seasons of yoga #namaste #year7activities #rbcscocurricular

This week, some of our Year 7s are mastering Tree Pose after only three sessions of yoga #namaste #RBCSActivitiespic.twitter.com/rAVUtgEnna

Great score for C. Lockhead for the u14B’s against Reddam House. Good passing skills to score in the corner. #teamrbcs @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/ZhxxSiyZL9

14A cup game away v Downs. 14 B fixture m v Reddam House. 14cs- small sided games 4v4. Led by ex pupil and ex 1st XV player Ed Martin. #teamrbcs @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/Uamtzcy6dv

Congratulations to our MANY musicians on their achievements in music theory and singing and on…

Alex on trombone at lunchtime concert

Great to see such a good turn out for the students and parents rowing meeting this week. #teamRBCS #RBCSRowingpic.twitter.com/iefp3aK6kT

We were delighted to be asked to host Dr Mike Jones & @TVRGGeolSoc & their speaker Dr Andy Gibson (Uni of Portsmouth), who gave an insightful talk on the importance of studying terrestrial debris flows – & his research on the Zhouqu debris flow of 2010 https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/beng-hons-engineering-geology-and-geotechnics …

The Geological Society of London

SAVE THE DATE – Half Term Triathlon Training Camp; Tuesday 23 October @ReadingBlues, 8.30am – 5pm. A whole day of swimming, cycling and running fun. Booking opening VERY soon…. http://ow.ly/Vm0F30lUb2l pic.twitter.com/JP3yXWI9VB

Our Treble Choir had an awesome time at their singing workshop with @DomEllisPeckham today #rbcsmusicpic.twitter.com/F4LXrmeoba

Singing workshop with Dominick Ellis-Peckham

The Year 13 physicists are working very hard, looking at important things like energy conversion,…

Great to see @ReadingBlues new GCSE PE students creating resources for Fitness Testing to help with their future revision. #ilovepepic.twitter.com/pqOSomsddW

Our Drama students got to see some exciting performances on their Theatre Makers' Day in London yesterday: 'Sylvia' at @oldvic and 'The Jungle' at @ThePlayhouseLDN – plus they got to meet some inspiring thesps! #rbcsdramapic.twitter.com/1QGrFjvhVc

It’s only Bill Nighy! Our Drama students were lucky enough to meet the star during their Theatre…

An already impressive body of work by Old Blue @toby_bryant_ https://twitter.com/toby_bryant_/status/1040942451299700736 …

Thanks to Andy Gibson for great talk on the hazards of debris flow bringing together fieldwork & lab experiments with reflectance spectroscopy (& some hairspray!) to improve insight into mechanisms & controls Thanks to @ReadingBlues for hosting. Great venue. https://twitter.com/appliedgeosci/status/1042467683265069056 …

A job well done great effort from all, planting some wonderful Holm Oaks around the new multi use games area. @ReadingBlues @SCSlatterpic.twitter.com/qlkG7qTb4V

Members of the Falconry Club got to meet a female Harris Hawk called Rossi today.

Falconry Club is up and running! #rbcsactivitiespic.twitter.com/339Z1GnJ4v

Congratulations to Blue Coat golf captain, Year 12 Will T, who won the Tyrrell Hatton Junior Masters…

When it’s blowing a gale out there and you can’t get out on the river #rowrowrowyourboat…

When it's blowing a gale out there and you can't get out onto the water….

Warm up done and 1stXV ready for round 1 of the Natwest Vase u18 v st Bartholomew’s school. our 2nd XV playing against Oratory 2nd XV @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/H8ZYPpzt1I

This week, our golfers had a very encouraging 2.5 to 0.5 win in the first round of the HMC Foursomes…

Here at AaaarrrrrrrrrBCS, we're always happy when it's #TalkLikeAPirateDay

Alex playing Einaudi's "I Giorni" at the Lunchtime Concert

Our lunchtime concert today will feature some formidable music talent – three Alexes, an Emily and a…

Congrats to Y12 Oli on achieving his @DofE Silver award – and to Old Blue Abi Shaw on achieving her Gold award #achievers #rbcsdofe

Our music scholars are preparing for Blue Coat's first Lunchtime Concert of the year – which will take place tomorrow Tuesday 18/9 1:30-2pm in the Buttery. The concert is open to everyone and entrance is free. Please come along and support our fantastic musicians #RBCSMusicpic.twitter.com/dxpsgiOQVb

In other sporting news: This weekend, Year 10 athlete Matt represented Berkshire at the English…

Auditions for our next big musical production, "Little Shop of Horrors", start today. Don't feed the…

Congratulations to Deputy Head (Pastoral), Mr Wise, who made 87 not out for Cross Arrows Cricket…

Pizza and Playstation for the new Y12 boys on Friday #schooldinnerwithadifference #welovedominos🍕…

In this morning's Assembly, Mr Elzinga celebrated our Year 12 Academic Scholars, who garnered this…

A group of Year 13s and Mr Leigh (Assistant Head of Year 13) hosted a special Pizza and Playstation…

Thank you to @nigel_revell for his incredibly informative talk in our #SixthFormSpecial last week, on teenage cancer #RBCSPastoralpic.twitter.com/Gbn2EwqHEJ

A message from our Director of Sport #RBCSRugby #teamRBCS https://twitter.com/gerwynwilson/status/1041222159639752704 …

Thanks again to @EwellCastleUK @ShiplakeRugby and @ReadingBlues for bringing their u12s and u13s today for some great rugby. Some great open play and learning had. Thanks also to our amazing grounds staff for some fantastic pitches! #schoolsrugby #rugbypic.twitter.com/JHmKnHzBgE

Fab start to the season for the U13As with 3 excellent performances at the @EpsomC_Sport mini tourney. Thank you for the invite and good luck to all for the forthcoming season. #readingblues @EpsomC_Rugbypic.twitter.com/1zPpnlH8p6

Our naval cadets took full advantage of today's sunshine as they enjoyed their first sail – and kayak – of the season #watersports #RBCSRNCCFpic.twitter.com/5KcwTJUjIV

In this morning's Spiritual Assembly, our Outreach Prefects (Chris, Kristin, Erin, Kitty, Ben and…

Blue Coat is hosting a special Geology talk https://twitter.com/TVRGGeolSoc/status/1040018274044571665 …

A group of our Year 11 and 12 students spent a life-changing few weeks in Ghana this summer. Read all about their incredible experience with our partner school in Ankwanda https://rbcs.org.uk/a-life-changing-summer-spent-with-our-partner-school-in-ghana/ … @partnerschools #RBCSPastoral

A life-changing summer spent with our partner school in Ghana – Reading Blue Coat School

A life-changing summer spent with our partner school in Ghana

Last night, there was an enthusiastic start to the year for the Community Choir, who started…

Read the latest From the Headmaster's Desk: Don't Just be Happy…Flourish: https://rbcs.org.uk/headmasters-desk/dont-just-be-happy-flourish/ …

Read the latest From the Headmaster's Desk, "Don't Just be Happy…Flourish": https://rbcs.org.uk/headma …/dont-just-be-happy-flourish/

Big congrats to Y10 athletes Matt & Gabriel, whose @ReadingAc team won the Youth Development U13/U15 National Final in Bedford last w/e. Matt won bronze in javelin, silver in 80m hurdles & gold in 4x300m relay & Gabriel won silver in 100m, 200m & 4x100m relay #trackandfieldpic.twitter.com/MggmA2t9vh

Don't Just be Happy…Flourish – Reading Blue Coat School

Rugby reffing courses available at Blue Coat. https://twitter.com/rugbychef14/status/1039590142489649159 …

Some of our Year 9s having a first try at messing about in boats!

U14s getting some training in with Mr Barrett during Games. #defence @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/BP7r3mWPUO

Chess season begins with some keen competition between Matthew and William. Chess club takes place…

Matthew and William deep in thought at today's lunchtime Chess Club #brainpower #RBCSActivitiespic.twitter.com/HAHHReSwS1

There will be a Friends of Boating meeting with the new Head of Rowing, Allan French, tomorrow…

At the end of the summer term, a small group of our then Year 7 and 8 pupils automatically qualified…

Looking forward to a great day of rugby! https://twitter.com/ShiplakeRugby/status/1038440607696527360 …

At the start of each term the student body get the opportunity to decide on the theme for Spiritual…

Rugby pitches looking good for the start of the season! https://twitter.com/RBCSGrounds01/status/1038060200660492288 …

Pop the Corn Snake joins the Biology Department

Next Wednesday's Science Club is going to be such fun when the Year 7s and 8s get to feed these two new members of the Blue Coat Biology Department #biologyisfun #rbcssciencepic.twitter.com/fMO8Xntleh

Mr Colville has a new bow tie! #biologyisfun #rbcsscience

At lunchtime today, Head of Biology Mr Colville introduced two new members of the department – Pop…

Always useful…. https://twitter.com/ucas_online/status/1038039177210687489 …

Thanks, Simon, for filming this wonderful video for us. https://twitter.com/SimonAtBonjour/status/1038021655019356160 …

Alex and Joshua enjoy a year of exciting music-making – Reading Blue Coat School

Alex and Joshua enjoy a year of exciting music-making

A Day in the Life of a Blue Coat Year 7 boy – take a look: https://rbcs.org.uk/experiences/a-day-in-the-life/ …

A Day in the Life – Reading Blue Coat School

Old Blue Martin Anderson makes a noteworthy debut for Derbyshire #RBCSAlumni https://twitter.com/rbcs_cricket/status/1037799653645922306 …

A Day in the Life

Good luck to Y10 Charlie, who will be representing England at the Croatian Youth International…

Good luck to Y10 Charlie – representing England in the Croatian Youth International Badminton Tournament (part of the Badminton Europe Junior Circuit) in Zagreb this weekend #RBCSCSport

Many congrats to Y13 Ida, who became Swedish Youth/Jr Triathlon champion in July; came 22nd in the youth Olympic qualifier in Banyoles; & came 9th out of 90 entrants at the European Youth Triathlon Championships in Loutraki, Greece last week. What a spectacular summer! #RBCSTeampic.twitter.com/imBdRTo8OW

Calling all parents! Can you hold a tune? Do you enjoy a good sing-song? If the answer to both of…

A warm welcome to our new students

Read the latest From the Headmaster's Desk, "Three Inspiring Stories": https://rbcs.org.uk/headmasters-desk/three-inspiring-stories/ …

Three Inspiring Stories – Reading Blue Coat School

Our Year 7s are settling in and making new friends on their first day at Blue Coat #theadventurebeginspic.twitter.com/J7nFk3zEIq

Congratulations to Year 10 Charlie on winning two golds and a silver at the Bulgarian U15…

Chair-hanging ceremony 2018

They're back…………!

A great big warm Blue Coat #welcome to all of our new Year 7s and Year 12s starting today #theadventurebegins

….and so it begins. The teachers are back, preparing for an exciting year ahead.

With the seniors away in Brighton for the week the juniors had the place to themselves for preseason rugby – great numbers from the U12s through to the U15s (13s pictured) meaning plenty of competition for places. #rugby #readingblues #witnessthefitnesspic.twitter.com/yjPNEzxLLr

Pre-season rugby training underway. Raring to go for a great season.

Our new Multi Use Games Area is coming along nicely #MUGA #RBCSGrounds https://twitter.com/smith_the/status/1035271006036938752 …

Dates to remember next week: Monday 3 September – Staff Development Day (staff only) Tuesday 4 September – 08:45 Welcome to our new Year 7s; 13:00 welcome to our new Year 12s Wednesday 5 September – 08:35 – Term begins.

Year 12 Toby making his mark in county cricket #RBCSCricket https://twitter.com/RBCS_Cricket/status/1035051155418755074 …

Year 12 scientists a

Year 12 scientists at University of Oxford

Year 12 at Heroines

Year 12 at Heroines of Science competition

Year 7 trip to Natural History and Science Museums in London

Year 7 trip to Natur

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Psychology trip to Krakow and Auschwitz/Birkenau 2018

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Pompeii 2018

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Great to see a reunion of Blues and Old Blues taking part in the England Touch Nationals near Cambridge over the weekend #OldBlues #RBCSSportpic.twitter.com/z07ZKrsGDh

Day 2: Stampede to the breakfast bar. Fuel up before gym/spin and dojo session to wake the boys up. #gettingfit #preseason @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/ULDQ6MkRec

Day one of seniors pre season rugby in Brighton highlights: Rugby training, a big serving of dinner (keep the boys happy) and the captains talk. Thanks to @BrightonBlues for the 3G pitch. @ReadingBlues #preseasonpic.twitter.com/3ZMifR0Hqo

Good effort from the Team this morning shifting 500 bags of @BinderLoams , Cricket Renovations @ReadingBlues @RBCS_Cricketpic.twitter.com/Krx9LQ1y5p

Awesome results for the GCSE PE students today with over a third achieving a Grade 9 (A**) and over 85% gaining a 7 (old A) or above. Brilliant job guys super pleased for you all. #gcseresultsday2018 #readingblues #ilovepepic.twitter.com/QAabvmAyvt

Good luck to all, in particular #teamrbcs boys @ReadingBlues https://twitter.com/berksdevcricket/status/1032629730821005312 …

@AJ_Fund_ @Cardiomyopathy James Loic Ed James Ewan 5 ex pupils from Reading Blue Coat School CYCLED the length of the UK, from Land’s End to John O Groats for Alexander Jansons Fund £5000 raised#myocarditis#AJF Now its your turn – Get Involvedpic.twitter.com/YkFbSA260k

Congratulations to our GCSE students on a fantastic set of results: https://rbcs.org.uk/our-year-11s-attain-impressive-results-in-both-sciences-and-modern-languages/ …pic.twitter.com/h11MnffzAg

Our Year 11s attain impressive results in both sciences and modern languages – Reading Blue Coat School

Our Year 11s attain impressive results in both sciences and modern languages

And Sam Jones!! https://twitter.com/ReadingBlues/status/1032542769674379264 …

Touch Nationals Finals Day live streaming information | England Touch

Several Blues & Old Blues (Alex & Christian Scott, Sam & Tom Lawton-Davies, Jon Weston-Stanley) will play in this weekend’s England Touch National competition, the final day of which will be screened on the BBC online: http://www.englandtouch.org.uk/news/posts/2018/august/touch-nationals-finals-day-live-streaming-information/ … #RBCSSport

GCSE results (incl Y10 RS GCSE) will be available Thursday 23/8 10am in the Buttery. Senior members of staff will be on hand to advise students & parents. Results not collected by 1pm will be sent home first-class. Results cannot be given over the phone #gcseresultsday2018

GCSE results (including Year 10 RS GCSE) will be available in the Buttery from 10am on Thursday 23rd…

Another excellent set of A Level results

The beginning of the next phase for @RBCS_Cricket , the reconstruction of Berkshire county sports club cricket square. Bring on next summer ! @ReadingBluespic.twitter.com/efJBDRYAWu

Old Blue cricketer Martin Andersson is making his debut for the Middlesex 1st XI!

@ReadingBlues @RBCS_Cricket @BerksCricketFdn @BerksCricket Congratulations @MartinAnderss11 from all of us! https://twitter.com/middlesex_ccc/status/10305006460