Iconic school lights up in NHS blue to pay tribute to North’s key workers
AN iconic school building went under the spotlight when it was lit up in blue to honour NHS workers.
The Royal Grammar School took on a new colour, thanks to the expertise of one of the North East’s leading lighting design companies, Hi-Lights.
The Gateshead-based firm donated its services to pay tribute to RGS’s parents and former pupils – Old Novocastrians – who are key workers.
And it lit up the facade of the main school building – dating from 1906 – an electric blue, as part of a free service it is offering to companies and organisations in the region, to help them to show their support to the incredible staff of the NHS and care services in the Covid-19 crisis.
Newcastle’s RGS joins a list of other beautiful buildings around the North East which have been lit up by Hi-Lights in recent weeks, including The Customs House in South Shields, The Angel of the North and Durham Cathedral.
Geoffrey Stanford, head of the Royal Grammar School, said: “A significant proportion of RGS parents are classed as key workers, with many working on the frontline for the NHS, as well as representing professions in education, the justice system, emergency services, food retail and transportation, among others.
“Around 25% of our students also go on to work in frontline medical professions. We are very grateful for all they do and are delighted to be able to support them.”