Raquel Rodriguez This week a large cast and orchestra of pupils from both the Prep School and the Senior School has performed The Sound of Music to three sell-out audiences. This Rogers and Hammerstein classic musical was performed beautifully by the talented pupils of Runnymede College, under the direction of our Head of Senior School Drama, Miss Anna … Read more
Dear Old Runnymedian, My wife Cristina and I will be hosting lunch at the Royal Thames Yacht Club in London on Saturday 22nd March (details in the attached flyer). We hope as many of you – whether former pupils, parents or teachers – will join us. Join us HERE Some of you will remember lunches … Read more
We are delighted to congratulate our students on the impressive offers they have received so far. This month, two of our students have received offers from University of Oxford to study Geography and Materials Science, while University of Cambridge has extended an unconditional offer to one of our students for Human, Social, and Political Science. To date, … Read more
What a week it has been for Team X Football! In a hard-fought derby for a spot in the league playoffs, the Juveniles A triumphed over Juveniles B with a 4-2 victory, while the Benjamin boys proudly brought home the Inter Schools Tournament trophy. Well done to all!
This morning, Runnymede College Prep School was delighted to welcome the Princeton University all-femme a cappella group to assembly. Known as the Princeton Tigressions, the 14 students were given a rapturous applause after each song, and we were all wowed by their perfect harmonies and angelic voices. They played a range of songs including works written by Sia, … Read more
We are delighted to invite you to attend this year’s whole-school production of the timeless classic, The Sound of Music. This performance will feature a cast including pupils from both the Prep School and the Senior School, as well as a live orchestra including pupils, parents and guest performers. Tickets can be purchased at this … Read more
Our School Nurse, Maria Minguez Barbero, recently participated in a campaign aimed at raising awareness about supporting pupils with diabetes and highlighting the vital role of school nurses. This important initiative was organised by the Federación Española de Diabetes (FEDE), Amece, and Fundación Auchan. As Cristina Powell emphasised during her interview, the presence and dedication of our … Read more
Last Saturday, an audience of Old Runnymedians, staff, parents, and pupils gathered around the new school library for its inauguration and dedication to the memory of Frank Murphy, Physics teacher and Deputy Head of Runnymede College for forty years. The ceremony was led by Headmaster Frank Powell, who invited María José Garisa, Mr Murphy’s widow, to … Read more
Last Saturday’s Christmas Fair was a truly magical event filled with festive cheer, community spirit, and joyful laughter. With Christmas markets, exciting bouncy castles, mouth-watering BBQ, delicious paella, and so much more, there was something for everyone to enjoy. A huge thank you to all the parents, staff, and pupils who attended and made the … Read more
Last week, a group of 32 Team Runnymede skiers returned to the slopes of Hintertux, Austria, for the second time this season. The days were spent skiing and slalom training on spectacular slopes, while the afternoons, after completing homework, were filled with endless fun—playing table tennis, hiking, enjoying snowball fights, and video-analysisng to refine their … Read more