RGS Guildford courtyard with students

Mr J Davies

Head of History
Mr J Davies
Head of History

What year did you join the RGS? 2020

What’s the best thing about the RGS?  Being intellectually challenged every day by the boys who are sure to ask those difficult questions that will deal with niche issues.

What excites you most about coming into work each day? The positive atmosphere and relationships with staff and students.

If you could change your name to anything, what would it be? Michael.  This was going to be my name, but then my cousin got in there first.  Also, I loved Back to the Future as a kid, so it was only natural that I would want to be like Michael J Fox’s character.

If you were allowed one dream perk, what would it be? Not getting the shakes with too much coffee so that I could drink as much as want all day – decaf just isn’t the same.

What luxury would you have on a desert island? Spotify hooked up to a decent amp.

What animal most reflects your personality? Orangutan – I can’t think of any good reason why, it is more that I love them so would want to be associated with them.

What’s your favourite film and why? Drive – it has to be down to the soundtrack – one of the best ever at creating an atmosphere and spawning the brief popularity of synth-wave.