Autumn Half Term Newsletter
PHSG publishes their Autumn half term newsletter.
PHSG publishes their Autumn half term newsletter.
On Sunday the Plymouth High School for Girls F24 electric racing car team travelled to Goodwood for the International Finals. We are delighted to announce that the team achieved a new record, with Hummingbird covering a distance over 40 mile and achieved a top 10 position, nationally. A huge congratulations to the Team and big thanks to the staff who supported the trip and our sponsor, Becton Dickinson.
We would like welcome all prospective students to our Sixth Form open evening on Thursday 13th November, from 4.15pm to 6.30pm. Booking is not required.
We’re proud to share that Lynne Caddy, our Senior Science Technician, has become a published scientific author! Her recent paper, based on data from her Master’s research, marks a significant milestone in her academic journey and showcases the depth of expertise within our science department.
We would like to inform parents and guardians that the annual nasal flu vaccination for school-aged children is now due. The team will be visiting PHSG on the 20th November – parental consent must be submitted by 18th November using the link in the article below.
Here is a round up of the exciting events that have taken place in the school library this term.
As part of our Design and Technology module, Year 9 students had the exciting opportunity to hear from a professional interior designer who visited the school to share insights into her creative career. From concept boards to client briefs, she walked students through the dynamic world of interior design, highlighting the skills, challenges, and rewards of working in the industry. Her talk sparked curiosity and enthusiasm, offering a real-world perspective that beautifully complemented our classroom learning. A huge thank you to her for inspiring the next generation of designers!
From September 2026, our 11+ assessment will be provided by Quest Assessments.
Plymouth High School for Girls is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to the Headteacher to play a key role working at the heart of a dynamic educational environment, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and a high-level of administrative support.
Today, Plymouth High School was honoured to welcome Libby Allman, representative of the prestigious Children’s Book Award 2025, as she spoke to 7L about the power of reading and the importance of young voices in literature. English teacher, Miss Readey, has selected 7L to be this year's judges and they are already excited to start reading and voting.