This term, we were extremely excited to meet our new Year 7 students. Students had been set the task to listen to some strange and interesting instruments (e.g. the marble machine) and then design their own from recyclable material. The students here at PGHS never cease to amaze us and brought in some fantastic inventions as you can see from the photograph. We then had much fun trying to play them in class!
Mrs Cattanach
Curriculum Leader for Music
On Thursday 17th October, GCSE Musicians hosted a concert to showcase their talents. For Year 11 students, this was an opportunity for students to practise performing their first piece of coursework which will be recorded early in the next half term. For Year 10 students, it was an opportunity to perform in public and it was a first performance in public for some! The school choir also made a guest appearance to perform the song ‘Beautiful’. All students gave their very best, despite some nerves and the Music Department were extremely proud of them all. Proceeds from the evening are being split between the Young Minds charity and the Soroptimisses – we will let you know how much we raised in a future newsletter. Well done girls!
Mrs A Cattanach
Curriculum Leader for Music
On Saturday the 5th of October, the PGHS cross country teams competed in the annual South Ribble Cross Country Championships. We had representatives from all years running throughout the morning and what a success it was! All girls ran competitively, with a significant amount of motivation which showed their pride to represent their school at such an important event. I was particularly proud of the participation of all our girls, as well as the success we achieved throughout the morning. The following girls finished in the top 20 in their race:
Katie M – 1st place in the U16 race.
Scarlett S – 5th place in the U16 race.
Eden S – 14th place in the U16 race.
Megan S – 19th place in the U16 race.
Grace A – 20th place in the U16 race.
Freya A – 3rd place in the U14 race.
Eloise W – 13th place in the U14 race.
Katie W – 15th place in the U12 race.
A fantastic effort from all the girls involved! Katie M, Scarlett S and Freya A will now go on to represent South Ribble at the Lancashire Schools Cross Country Championships at Witton Park in Blackburn.
Good luck girls!
Mrs Naylor
Curriculum Leader for Performance, Sport and Health
It is always fantastic to hear about students succeeding in areas of interest away from school and recently I was delighted to hear that Immy (9S) was a part of a Premier League football club academy. I can’t say as a Liverpool fan that I was overjoyed to hear that she is an Everton Blue but nobody’s perfect Immy! Keep up the hard work; myself and I’m sure all of Year 9, wish you great success!
Mr Bowles
(Year 9 Raising Achievement Co-ordinator)
(Don’t hide away your successes outside of school – let your form tutor or RAC know what you are up to; we would love to hear about it!)
Katie M in Year 10 has been training extremely hard which is most certainly paying off! Katie was selected to represent the North West at the British Triathlon under 20’s big weekend in Mallory Park this September. Only three athletes were selected to compete for each age category. Katie competed against the best triathletes from all over the UK and finished in 12th position. She was the first finisher for the North West.
Katie will also hopefully finish the North West series in first place. This has paved the way for her competing in the National Super Series next season. Fantastic news for Katie! We wish you the best of luck in your upcoming season.
Mrs Naylor
Curriculum Leader for Performance, Sport and Health
We have had a great start to training and games so far this year! Our teams are training very hard which is paying off in the results that you see below:
Y8:
30th September V All Hallows (Lost 16-17)
14th October V All Hallows (Won 23-12)
Y9:
30th September V All Hallows (Won 17-9)
14th October V All Hallows (Lost 26-17)
Y10:
2nd October V Balshaws (Lost 3-40)
15th October V Balshaws (Lost 14-23)
Y11:
25th September V Worden (Lost 12-22)
2nd October V Balshaws (Lost 15-37)
15th October V Balshaws (Lost 13-27)
Mrs Naylor
Curriculum Leader for Performance, Sport and Health
Advance notice! After half-term, a new Gymnastics club will be starting at a lunch time. PGHS has invested in new state of the art gymnastics equipment that will be used in lessons as well as the Gymnastics club. In the club, you will be able to perform both floor work and vaulting. We are very excited and hope to see you all at Gymnastics club after half term!
Mrs Naylor
Curriculum Leader for Performance, Sport and Health
Grace D in Year 8 is growing from strength to strength in Gymnastics! She has recently competed in the ‘Compulsory One’ competition as an all-round gymnast. She performed routines on the vault, bar, beam, floor and conditioning. 60 gymnasts entered the competition and only 8 met the standard required, showing the level in which Grace was competing against. Grace finished a fantastic 3rd position which has resulted in her achieving a place in the British Championships in Liverpool in March. Grace is currently training exceptionally hard to perform at her very best at her upcoming competition. We wish Grace the best of luck and can’t wait to hear how she gets on!
Mrs Naylor
Curriculum Leader for Performance, Sport and Health
We have created a new extra-curricular programme this year, in order to encourage mass participation and help our students lead a healthy and active lifestyle. Lunchtime clubs are alternative activities for students to come to PE during lunch time and enable students to have a go at playing a new sport. Challenge yourself after half-term to try a new club at lunchtime.
Mrs Naylor
Curriculum Leader for Performance, Sport and Health
Performance, Sport & Health Extra-Curricular Programme
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Lunch Time (12:45-1:10) |
Ultimate Frisbee Courts Mrs Naylor
Y7 & Y8 Sportshall Athletics Gym Miss Shahi |
GCSE Athletics Courts Mrs Burns
GCSE Dance Intervention Dance studio Mrs Naylor
Cheerleading Gym Miss Wignall
Tag Rugby Courts Miss Owen |
Y9 & Y10 Dance Dance Studio Miss Owen
All Years Table Tennis & Badminton Gym Miss Shahi
GCSE PE Intervention Mrs Naylor
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Bench Ball Gym Mrs Burns
Short Tennis Courts Mrs Burns
GCSE Dance Intervention Dance studio Mrs Naylor
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All years Basketball Gym Miss Owen
GCSE PE Intervention Mrs Naylor
All Years Cricket Courts Mrs Burns
Health and Social Care Intervention Miss Shahi
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After School (3:30-4:30) |
All Years Netball Courts All PE Staff
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Y7 & Y8 Dance Club Dance Studio Mrs Naylor
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Cheerleading Gym Miss Wignall
All Years Handball Courts Miss Shahi and Mrs Burns
All years Badminton Gym Miss Owen |
Hockey Club Courts Miss Owen |
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Music lessons are now underway but it is never too late to sign up to a new challenge! Music Tuition at PGHS is available for brass, woodwind, string, drum kit, voice, guitar, piano and keyboard. Lessons are £70 per term with 32 lessons in a school year. If your daughter would like to sign up for tuition, please see the attached booklet for more information and the sign-up form.
Mrs Cattanach
Curriculum Leader for Music
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Music Tuition Handbook 201920.pdf
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