Buildings and Facilities

We are understandably proud of the facilities available to us at the Royal High School. As part of our School Development Plan, we annually review our needs. We enjoy the support of the GDST for major projects, such as the building of our magnificent Sports Hall and Science Laboratories. We are also generously supported by the Friends of the Royal High School, whose fundraising activities have enabled us to refurbish a number of areas of the school.

An expanding suite of Information and Computer Technology rooms provides the pupils with a computer each for ICT study. This is enhanced by computer points and terminals located throughout the school, including the libraries and the boarding houses. The school provides broadband Internet connection for everyone. Each pupil has her own email address. Although filters are applied, we encourage everyone to use this facility as much as they wish. The school is also fully networked.

A purpose-built science building contains eight specialist laboratories constructed around a central atrium. This exciting design encourages interdisciplinary study and complements the school's natural strength in science subjects.

In addition to the music classrooms, there are several practice rooms that the girls may use for private study or personal music practice. The Orchestra Rehearsal Room is at the heart of the Music Department. Our Performing Arts Centre hosts a number of major performances each year, featuring music, drama and dance.

Our new Astroturf all-weather pitch for hockey and tennis has enhanced our sports facilities. The Hudson Centre provides a venue for lectures and meetings. It now has full multi-media facilities with two large wall mounted screens and data projectors. We have established a Sanctuary for prayer, Christian Union meetings and reflection.