RHS Survival Guide – Jaz
For those of you who are new, RHS can be quite a daunting place- I mean it is very big!! But fear not, here is your RHS survival guide to help keep you sane and academically on track.
Rule 1. Leave 10 minutes before your lesson starts. You won’t make it on time if you don’t; trust me, I have shins of steel from speed walking and I still won’t make it on time. So grab your toast and go!
Rule 2. If you drop your tray, it’s okay. We’ve all done it, don’t listen to someone who says they haven’t they’re lying. Just ignore the people that think they’re in a rugby club, it’s their fault for not realising where they are.
Rule 3. Do lots of extracurriculars. I’m aware this is coming from the girl that does everything, but try something new! You’ll get the best experience if you do. You’ll never be anywhere that has so many opportunities again.
Rule 4. Email is the holy grail! If you have not done your prep, just email!!!! Try to do it in advance (not the night before). Email if you have any trouble or if you’re unable to do something, just let your teachers know. They’re not really scary- it’s a facade!
Rule 5. Don’t drop the flag! If you are honoured enough to be the one to raise or lower the flag, do NOT drop it. Out of anything you could do, dropping it is probably the worst and someone has put it on upside down.
Rule 6. No oxing! You will all get fed so don’t cut in front of people in the lunch queue, it’s unnecessary and you’ll just annoy people.
Rule 7. Shine those shoes baby! We all want to look smart on divisions and we all want to help our house get a good score in inspection. You should be able to see your reflection in it like a mirror. If you don’t know how, ask your friends, your house staff, a prefect or someone from the Guard. I recommend shining them whilst watching a film so the time flies by.
Rule 8. Don’t wear slip on shoes for divisions practice. They will fall off and Mr Griffiths will enjoy embarrassing you by picking it up and showing the whole parade square from the dias.
Rule 9. Buses don’t wait. If you have a club in the evening, sign out before you go and bring your stuff in case you don’t have time, the buses won’t wait for you. I’d also recommend packing your bag the night before if you get the bus in the morning so you can grab and go.
Rule 10. Left, left, left right left. When you hear the bass drum on parade, your left foot should hit the ground. Don’t forget to swing your arms!
Rule 11. Keep left in the corridors. It helps stop traffic jams and you won’t get knocked over by a year 13.
Rule 12. Blazer buttons up in the watertight. It looks smart and will help your house win the Bannerman trophy.
Rule 13. Speedy Gonzales. If you’re in year 7, you don’t have to run everywhere. You can, but be careful.
Rule 14. Sisters forever. The sisters at the health centre are some of the nicest people and are great to talk to if you ever need a chat or if you’re not feeling well.
Rule 15. Drill is a pill that should be taken twice daily. Practice your marching and don’t tik tok (swinging same arm and leg)- you’ll look a bit silly.
Rule 16. Simon says… Listen to the speeches in assembly or chapel, they’re actually really interesting.
Rule 17. Badges are mini trophies. Badges are worn on the left. You can get badges from getting involved in clubs and being rewarded with colours (bronze, silver and gold award for your contribution).
Rule 18. Mess date. It’s just a thing at RHS to sit across from each other at mess not next to each other. Also, never leave someone on their own it’s not nice.
Rule 19. Looking good. Please tuck your shirt in, tie your hair up, where the correct jewellery etc. The prefects do not enjoy telling you, it makes us seem grumpy and we want you to like us!
Rule 20. Mr Griffith’s pet peeve. Do not walk around school with your hands in your pockets. Mr Griffiths will death glare you.
Rule 21. Five out of five. Use quick shine on your school shoes before inspection to look smart. BUT, never ever use it on division shoes. It will crack and you will have to strip all the polish off and start again.
Rule 22. Food to not faint. Eat and drink before divisions! I cannot emphasise this more. I mean a substantial breakfast as well, not just an apple. You will faint on divisions if you don’t and that will hurt. If you feel faint just let your squad leader know and they’ll march you off.
Rule 23. Snap me for a detention. Do not have VPN, it equals a detention!
Rule 24. SOCS not socks. Sign up on SOCS for your Saturday sport as soon as you can, otherwise you’ll end up having to do x-co. Also check SOCS if you think you’re in a match.
Rule 25. O Trinity… Learn the words to Trinity. We sing it so often you will get used to it.
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