Self-harming is difficult to talk about but very common, it’s when you hurt yourself on purpose. Usually it’s because something else feels wrong, it seems like the only way to let those feelings out. Self-harming is a symptom of another problem.
Depression isn’t just for adults, and it isn’t just being ‘a bit sad’. We all feel a bit down sometimes, but if these emotions and ‘feeling low’ last a long time or affect your daily life, then you may have depression.
At PHSG we are in support Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW). Prioritising mental health is more than just a week, it really is all year round and for the rest of your life, however, MHAW is a great way to kick-start the conversation again.
Your mental health is a number one priority, it's as important as your physical health, which is why here at PHSG we have Sam Payne. Mrs Payne is our Assistant Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead. This role encompasses the Mental Health Lead and Safeguarding Leads for the school.
MAKE A NOTE! Mental Health Awareness Week: Monday 10th to Sunday 16th May. PHSG will be conducting a range of activities throughout the week in support of MHAW.
PHSG staff are completing challenges to raise money for Macmillan in memory of our loved colleague.
Eva, 7A, has achieved her gold achievement in reading pin badge which means she has read and reviewed 50 books.
Following Amelie’s recent Operation Lavender police undercover operation, we are delighted to announce that she has been awarded the Chief Constable’s Award for Innovation as part of the Devon & Cornwall Police Citizens in Policing Award 2021.
We are delighted to announce that we are currently recruiting for an Assistant Head, Head of Sixth to start in September 2021
The CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals are the UK’s oldest and best-loved children’s book awards, recognising outstanding reading experiences created through writing and illustration in books for children and young people.
From now until June 16th a reading group from year 8 will be reading and reviewing the 8 shortlisted books and will vote on their favourite in time for the national results announced in June.
PHSG PTFA are looking for volunteers to help out during the 11+ Practice Examinations day on Saturday 26th June.
Well done to Zoe, Year 13 for being shortlisted in the Cambridge University Languages essay competition.
Turning up the heat with a top team of heating engineers serving our boilers with the aim to reduce our environmental impact.