Plymouth High School for Girls

Hearing similar thoughts and concerns across the trust is fascinating and will drive meaningful changes.

The PE Department ran a beat the teacher event at lunchtime this week to raise money for trophies for the annual sports leaders awards coming up in July. The students took on challenges against the teachers to win the opportunity to sponge them if they could beat them!

Students challenge our 'cream of the crop' in the PHSG Beat the Teacher event. The PE Department ran a beat the teacher event at lunchtime this week to raise money for trophies for the annual sports leaders awards coming up in July. The students took on challenges against the teachers to win the opportunity to sponge them if they could beat them!

Student of the week: Isabella, 7A. ''For mature behaviour when the bus broke down. Informing us via phone to let us know she and fellow students would be late and the reason.'' Nominated by Miss Shattock. Awarded 10 House points.
Class of the week: Lily, Evie & Grace in Year 9. 'For helping at the Plymouth Primary School Festival. The students were exceptionally helpful, doing a fantastic job either running a skills activity and /or umpiring games. They joined in with enthusiasm using their initiative when needed and were a credit to both their parents and school.' Nominated by Miss Clews.

PHSG Student and Class of the week

Harriet, 9K, and the team from Little Margate Equestrian have been competing in the pony club mounted games. They won the area qualifier, both the actual races and the tack and turnout, meaning they have qualified for the next round in Somerset on the 6th July!

They also took part in the mounted games demo at Royal Cornwall Show last weekend and again won the races.

A huge well done to Harriet and her team, and good luck in the next round!

On Wednesday 12th June, students from across the year groups, competed for valuable House Points in the annual Swimming Gala.

PHSG Swimming Gala 2024

In a heartfelt and timely assembly held this week in Newman Hall, our inspiring Head Student Team addressed the crucial topics of exam pressures and student wellbeing. With assessments scheduled at the end of the school term, the assembly aimed to equip students with strategies to manage stress and maintain a healthy balance between academic demands and personal wellness.

Head Student Team Assembly In a heartfelt and timely assembly held this week in Newman Hall, our inspiring Head Student Team addressed the crucial topics of exam pressures and student wellbeing. With assessments scheduled at the end of the school term, the assembly aimed to equip students with strategies to manage stress and...

Scarlett, 7L, has qualified at the English Gymnastics Championships and celebrates a PB on her highest score.

Scarlett's achievements in her first English Gymnastics qualification. This was the first competition where Scarlett competed at a higher, much harder Gold level. Her own routines and skill level was much more advanced and the competitive ability of her age group was much higher than previous competitions.

We are delighted to share Suzie's achievement in in the Newquay Intotri duathlon on Sunday, where she came 3rd in her field. Well done Suzie!

We're thrilled to share that our OFSTED has been featured in the Herald! 🎉

This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our incredible staff, students, and the entire school community ✨

Huge thanks to everyone involved in making this possible!

No requirement to book for our open events, we look forward to seeing you.

Megan, 11K has been invited to attend the UKMT Summer School and has been selected to attend the South West School of Mathematics from September!
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We are delighted to celebrate Isabel, 8T, who competed in the Bristol Triathlon on Saturday 1 June. She was racing against the best triathletes in the South West and South Wales. After a strong performance and a determined effort, she placed a respectable 11th against a strong field and on a tough course. Excellent achievement, Isabel. Well done!

Roxanne, 7A, has competed in two teams for Power Athletics at the Cheer City competition in Coventry.

Roxanne's double threat and Cheer City success. The Charge Youth level 1 team suffered some misfortune 24 hours before the competition where two of their athletes had to pull out of competing. Roxanne and her team were amazing and showed true team commitment and resilience having to adapt the routine with only hours to spare. The team hit Zero, ...

Student of the week: Lily P, 8T. 'For sustained effort and achievement in English.' Nominated by Mrs Hoyte. Awarded 10 House points.
Class of the week: Under 15's Cricket Team. 'They won the tournament and qualified for the county finals. They played an excellent game against DHSG where they played in the spirit of cricket and won by 1 run! They also were very supportive of a team from MillBay who didn’t have much cricket experience.' Nominated by Mrs Luscombe.

PHSG Student and Class of the week Freya & Olivia, Year 10. 'For organising their own weekly PE club at Fletewood Primary school. I am super proud of these girls for going above and beyond and inspiring young people to participate in sport. Well done girls!'' Nominated by Mrs Clews. 

PHSG publishes their Summer Half Term newsletter. Click on the link below.

Summer Half Term Newsletter

A round up of the events that have taken place in the library in the Summer Term 2024

Library News Well done to Princess Lewis 7A and Ilayda Acun 7K who have both been awarded a Reading Achievement badge this term. Princess was awarded her Silver Achievement in Reading badge for reading and reviewing 25 library books and Llayda was awarded her house Achievement in Reading badge for reading and re...

Ladies and gentlemen, rev your engines and fasten your seatbelts because Hummingbird, our beloved Formula 24 racing car, is gearing up for an exhilarating new season! Race number one is taking place on Sunday 26th of May at RMB Chivenor in the hope to achieve qualification for the international final held in Goodwood in October. The pit crew has been buzzing with activity, and we've got some hilarious and heart-racing updates to share.

Hummingbird prepares for the first regional heat of the season. Ladies and gentlemen, rev your engines and fasten your seatbelts because Hummingbird, our beloved Formula 24 racing car, is gearing up for an exhilarating new season! Race number one is taking place on Sunday 26th of May at RMB Chivenor in the hope to achieve qualification for the international fina...

Following our inspection in April 2024, we are delighted to announce that Ofsted continue to judge Plymouth High School for Girls and our Sixth Form provision as a ‘Good’ school in all areas of Ofsted's criteria.

Ofsted’s report highlights several aspects of our school that we are particularly proud of. Our students have expressed that they are 'proud to attend the school,' and Ofsted has recognised us as a 'welcoming community' with an 'effective personal development curriculum’ where ‘pupils achieve well’. These words truly capture the spirit of Plymouth High.
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Mila, 7L, competed in the annual District Tug of War competition with the Keyham 1st Scouts Group, where their team won second place. A great asset for Latimer who will benefit from Mila's experience in the House tug of war competition on sports day next term!

Mila's Tug of War success Mila, 7L, competed in the annual District Tug of War competition with the Keyham 1st Scouts Group, where their team won second place.  A great asset for Latimer who will benefit from Mila's experience in the House tug of war competition on sports day next term!

Student of the week: Evie, 9L. ''For playing Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1 on her cello in front of the whole tutor group!'' Nominated by Mrs Readey. Awarded 10 House points.
Class of the week: Izzy & Evelyn, 7T & 7L. ''For being fantastic supports to their peers during practical Textiles. They have really grasped the skills required in the subject.'' Nominated by Mrs Landsborough.

PHSG Student and Class of the week Lily, 10K. ''For excellent French speaking test answers. They were excellent in terms of detail, accuracy and effort - bravo!'' Nominated by Mrs Carter. 

The next themed day in our school canteen will be on Thursday 6th June. Head down to the Refectory to try out the Street Food Themed Menu.

Chartwell's next themed day: 6th June 2024

A huge congratulations to Lily and Brooke, 9T, who completed the 35 mile, route B Ten Tor's Challenge last weekend.

Lily and Brooke complete the Ten Tors Challenge They finished at 11.44am on the Sunday morning. Battling difficult terrain, high temperatures and carrying all their equipment, they worked as a team with fellow air cadets navigating the moors and camping overnight.

Charlie, 9A, participated as Reyna del Cielo(Queen of the Heavens) for the Filipino Catholic festivity here in Plymouth called Flores de Mayo(Flowers of May) or Santacruzan held on Sunday, 12th of May. She then led all the Reynas(Queens) to perform the jubilee song.

Charlie is the 'Queen of the Heavens' in the flowers of May festival. Charlie, 9A, participated as Reyna del Cielo(Queen of the Heavens) for the Filipino Catholic festivity here in Plymouth called Flores de Mayo(Flowers of May) or Santacruzan held on Sunday, 12th of May. She then led all the Reynas(Queens) to perform the jubilee song.

Class of the week: The cast of Mary Poppins 'For working so hard.' Nominated by Mrs Crouch

PHSG Student and Class of the week Class of the week: 10p English class. ''For working so brilliantly on your speeches in English Language.'' Nominated by Miss Taylor

Chartwell's spring newsletter

Congratulations to Suzie, 8T, who achieved third place at the weekend in the Wadebridge Intotri Triathlon! Well done Suzie!