Lily and Brooke complete the Ten Tors Challenge
A huge congratulations to Lily and Brooke, 9T, who completed the 35 mile, route B Ten Tor's Challenge last weekend.
A huge congratulations to Lily and Brooke, 9T, who completed the 35 mile, route B Ten Tor's Challenge last weekend.
We were delighted to receive our ‘Certificate of Excellence’ from the School Guide. The School Guide look at a number of measures to decide on their ratings and it confirms the strong position that Plymouth High is in. It’s always a big team effort at Plymouth High with everyone playing their part, so receiving the award is a boost for us all.
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.
Congratulations to Suzie, 8T, who achieved third place at the weekend in the Wadebridge Intotri Triathlon! Well done Suzie!
In a flurry of flour, spice, and creativity, the student House finalists recently competed in the highly anticipated Bake-Off Final, a culinary showdown that honoured the school's 150th birthday in a truly delicious fashion. For this special occasion, the 'Show stopper' tasked to the aspiring bakers was none other than the beloved hot cross bun!
Biology classes often offer students the opportunity to delve into the intricate details of the natural world, from the microscopic workings of cells to the complex systems of the human body. Recently, our Year 10 GCSE Biology students embarked on an immersive lesson focusing on the anatomy and function of the human eye. This hands-on experience culminated in a dissection, allowing students to apply their theoretical knowledge in a practical setting. Please note, this article contains graphical images.
The atmosphere on Friday was electric, as we celebrated with our Year 11's on their notorious 'leavers day'. The atmosphere was joyous, with students and staff coming together to sign shirts, books and capturing memories for the years ahead.
Well done to an incredible Year 11, with the school community wishing them all the best for their up-coming examinations and futures.
Today is the first day of our school production of Mary Poppins! Rehearsals are complete, and we are looking forward to opening the doors and 'flying some kites' to welcome in our audience over the next three nights (7th, 8th and 9th May). There are still a few remaining tickets left, so 'step in time' and book through Parentpay for this 'supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' performance! The show starts at 6pm!
Ava, 8A, has been competing in the South West Regional swimming championships over the past two weekends and was awarded with three gold medals, a silver and a bronze!
Last week, PHSG was fortunate to receive a visit from Rosie Gough, who works in admissions at the University of Cambridge to deliver a presentation to students who may consider Oxbridge as their post sixth-form destination.