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  • PHSG Student and Class of the week

    Published 20/05/25
    Student of the week: Phoebe, 7A. ''Phoebe's poem for the 'Wonderful Water' Rotary Young Writer competition has been selected to be published in the final anthology, which is a tremendous achievement. Students worked on their pieces in the autumn term in English lessons before submitting to the competition.'' Nominated by Miss Grant. Awarded 10 House Points. 
    Class of the week: F24 Racing Drivers. ''Getting in a F24 car for the first time and going at 35mph around a racetrack is incredibly scary! The Hummingbird drivers won the race and the Xantus drivers got the highest distance recorded for Xantus this year and beat all the other Plymouth based schools.'' Nominated by Miss Cook. 
    Year 10 & Year 12, Silver and Gold, DofE Groups. ''They completed their expedition with amazing feedback from the Dynamic Adventures instructors. We even got a phone call from a member of the public praising our students for their impeccable behaviour and friendliness on the campsite.'' Nominated by Miss Barnett
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  • Student Achievement: Phoebe's Creative Writing Success

    Published 16/05/25

    We are thrilled to share some fantastic news from Year 7! Phoebe S, 7A,has been selected for publication in the final anthology of the prestigious Rotary Young Writer 'Wonderful Water' Creative Writing Competition. This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to Phoebe's creativity and dedication to her craft.

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  • Mrs. Clews Races for Mental Health Charity, Raising £1700!

    Published 16/05/25

    Over the bank holiday weekend, Mrs Clews took on the Saltash half-marathon in memory of Miss Luscombe, raising money for a charity close to her heart called Open Up which is an NHS charity that helps those suffering with a variety of mental health issues in Devon.

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  • Margot Smashes Her 5K PB at Run Plymouth!

    Published 16/05/25

    Huge shoutout to Margot – 7K who smashed her 5km PB at the Run Plymouth Event on Sunday 11th May, running alongside her Uncle Alexander! 🏃‍♀️ Your hard work and determination continue to inspire us all — we’re so proud of you, Margot!

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  • PHSG Formula 24 Teams Race to Victory at season Opener!

    Published 16/05/25

    Our Formula 24 racing team had a strong start to the 2025 season at RMB Chivenor this past Sunday, entering two cars – Hummingbird and Xantus – into their first competitive event of the year.

    We are delighted to report that Hummingbird finished first in the race, securing a commanding lead and winning by a considerable margin. Xantus, competing in its very first race, achieved an impressive distance of nearly 32 miles, outperforming all the other Plymouth-based schools, many of whom have been racing for several years. This exceeded our original target of 28 miles and represents a significant achievement for a new team and vehicle.

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  • Network Rail update

    Published 16/05/25

    Just a quick reminder that train timetables will be changing this Sunday, 18 May as part of the twice-yearly changes to timetables nationwide. All amendments are now in journey planners and online systems, including www.gwr.com and National Rail Enquiries. We’re asking customers to double-check their journey before travelling as there may be some minor changes in timings affecting their travel plans.

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  • Plymouth High School for Girls Awarded National Thinking School Status

    Published 12/05/25

    We are thrilled to announce that Plymouth High School for Girls has been formally accredited as a Thinking School by the University of Exeter, recognising our deep and sustained commitment to cognitive education and whole-school thinking.

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  • Student Success: Ten Tors Triumph for Carys and Isla

    Published 12/05/25

    We are incredibly proud of Carys H (Year 9) and Isla P (Year 10) who completed the challenging Ten Tors 35-mile expedition across Dartmoor as part of the Plymouth Explorer Scouts team.

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  • Eva is on a roll!

    Published 12/05/25

    A huge congratulations to Eva, 11L, who has made waves at the South East Regional Age Group Diving Competition in Southampton this weekend!

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  • Tilly takes home gold!

    Published 12/05/25

    We love celebrating our students—and this weekend, Tilly, 7K, gave us every reason to cheer! 🌟

    She was crowned Cornwall County Champion at Par Athletics Track, taking home the gold and smashing a personal best in the 70m hurdles. 🥇💨

    Her determination, focus, and commitment truly paid off. What a phenomenal way to start the track season—well done, Tilly, we’re so proud of you! 👏👏

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  • Support Our School Community: Donate to the Pre-Loved Uniform Shop

    Published 09/05/25

    Our Pre-Loved Uniform Shop, run by our fantastic PTFA, continues to be a valuable resource for many families within the school community. To keep it going strong, we are currently in need of blazers and skirts — if you have any that your child has outgrown, we would be incredibly grateful for your donation.

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  • A First for Our Racing Teams: Hummingbird and Xanthus Unite at RMB Chivenor

    Published 09/05/25

    This Sunday marks a special moment in our school’s Greenpower journey — for the first time ever, both of our race teams will appear together at the same event. Hummingbird and Xanthus, each representing different race categories, will take to the track at RMB Chivenor, showcasing the innovation, teamwork, and engineering skills of our students.

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