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.
The MFL team is offering a residential trip to Lille and Cologne during Curriculum Enrichment Week 2025. We will be exploring both towns and practising our French and German skills, as well as enjoying a day at a theme park in Germany. Letters have gone out to students in their MFL lessons. However, if your student hasn’t received one, and they are interested, please direct them to their French or German teacher as soon as possible to get the reply slips before Nov 5th!
We are delighted to announce that we have a new book available in our school library: ‘Moon Tell Me Truth’. It is a collection of poems from the students of various UN schools in Gaza.
A round up of the events that have taken place in the library in the Autumn Term One 2024
This weekend, Team Hummingbird took to the track at the prestigious F24 Greenpower International Final held at Goodwood Motor Circuit. Competing against top teams from across the country, our talented crew raced their hearts out and secured an impressive 9th place finish! After months of hard work and dedication, their outstanding performance is a true testament to their skill, teamwork, and determination.
Congratulations to Team Hummingbird on this fantastic achievement – you’ve made us all very proud! 🏎️
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This summer, Emma, 11K, had the incredible opportunity to perform in the British Youth Musical Theatre production of the new musical When We Strike in London. After auditioning back in February, Emma beat out over 1500 applicants to secure one of the 300 spots in the 2024 company. She was selected as part of the London cast, made up of 28 talented girls aged 11-21 from across the UK.