Vacancy: School Governor Role - closing date 25th November 2024
PHSG are looking for a dedicated and motivated personality to join our experienced team of Governors.
PHSG are looking for a dedicated and motivated personality to join our experienced team of Governors.
On the 7th of November, students gathered at lunchtime for an immersive event celebrating Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights.
Willow-Rose of 7A is on a roll! After being re-selected for Plymouth Argyle’s Emerging Talent Centre for the second year and successfully making the Devon County team, Willow had a packed half-term with achievements to match. Here’s a rundown of her football-filled week!
This weekend, Lucy 9A, tumbled her way to victory at the South West Tumbling Championships, bringing home a Gold Medal! 🏅 Her dedication, hard work, and countless hours of practice paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of her fantastic achievement.
Congratulations, Lucy, on this amazing accomplishment – keep reaching for the stars!
Anti-Bullying week takes place in November every year and this year’s theme is ‘Choose Respect’.
The Scholastic book fair is coming to the library again, from 20th November until 6th December. There will be lots of great books for sale, some at reduced prices too. A great opportunity to stock up on Christmas presents for your book-loving friends and family. For details on how to win a voucher to spend, see below.
We are thrilled to announce the winner of this year's Christmas Card Competition, a beloved school tradition that has run for over 25 years! Students were tasked with designing the official school Christmas card, sent out to the school community. This competition not only showcases the incredible artistic talents of our students but also serves as an important House competition, with each entry earning vital points for their House. The House with the most points will be awarded the House Shield at the end of this term.
We are excited to announce that PHSG students are playing an important role in the Children’s World Book Awards, the UK’s only national book prize that is entirely reader-driven – from start to finish, the children themselves decide the winner! Each year, the award is presented to the most popular work of children’s fiction, with almost 700 books read and voted on by young adults across the country.
The Geography Department has been blown away by the creativity and effort put into this term’s ‘Biome in the Box’ project by our talented Year 8 students. Tasked with creating a biome of their choice, students showcased their understanding of the flora, fauna, food webs, and current environmental threats affecting their chosen biomes.
We are excited to announce that the Curriculum Enrichment Week 2025 booklet has been emailed to all parents this week. The booklet provides detailed information about the trips and activities planned for Curriculum Enrichment Week, offering students a range of exciting opportunities to enrich their learning and experiences.
Get ready for a sizzling treat! This 5th November, the school canteen is hosting a Bonfire-Themed Day called Hot Dog Heroes. Celebrate the spirit of Bonfire Night with a delicious selection of gourmet hot dogs, tasty toppings, and sides that are sure to fire up your taste buds!
Whether you like your hot dog classic or loaded with all the extras, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this fun, festive day—come along and grab your Hot Dog Hero at lunchtime! 🌭🎆
PHSG publishes their autumn half term of term newsletter.