Primary and secondary schools within The Thinking Schools Academy Trust recently gathered for the 'Student Voice' meeting, marking a significant step towards empowering students to shape their educational experience.

Student of the week: Nerrisa, 7K. ''For quietly working so hard every French and German lesson and then coming out with amazing insights, answers and ideas, showing how well she is thinking.''. Nominated by Mrs Carter. Awarded 10 House Points. 

Classof the week: 7K Dance Group (Ella, Illyda, Elodie, Nerissa, Tegan & Ruby) ''For doing a really fabulous performance of the Mad Hatter’s tea party, from Alice in Wonderland, for their end of unit assessment. It was a non-naturalistic performance using physical theatre and chair duets and they really embraced the task creating a really enjoyable ensemble performance.''. Nominated by Mrs Clews

Following on from her silver medal success before Christmas, Maya, 8A, who tumbles for Zero Gravity Academy of Gymnastics and Trampolining, has just won a gold medal at a competition in Milton Keynes. This has led to further training opportunities with some top level coaches. Well done Maya!

Every year on the 22^nd of February, Scouts and Guides worldwide celebrate Founder’s Day (Scouts) and World Thinking Day (Guides). On this day we remember Lord and Lady Baden-Powell who created both organisations, and join in solidarity with our Scouting and Guiding family around the world. 

The award was given to Tilly-Marie's enthusiasm towards the topics discussed each session (eg: first aid, healthy relationships and 10 hour first aid). It was also given for her ability to share such high quality information about each of these topics, from all of her own research.

Student of the week: Princess, 7A. ''For their exceptional performance in chemistry experiments. They not only excelled in safety and teamwork but also volunteered to organise equipment during lunch to assist the teacher and science technician. They then gave a motivating talk to peers about responsible conduct showing great leadership skills'' Nomimated by Miss Cook.

Also nominated by by Mrs Brown: ''She is always the first to put herself forward to help other students and teachers.  She participates in a wide range of extra-curricular competitions and activities and is always encouraging others to do so as well.  She really exemplifies PHSG spirit!'' Well done Princess! Awarded 10 House points.

Class of the week: U15 Indoor Cricket Team. ''They beat DHSG and 3 other teams in the Plymouth round to qualify for the county finals. They played so well and despite being a mix of year 9s and 10s, they got to know each other during the tournament and were really supportive of each other.'' Nominated by Mrs Luscombe.