World Religions Day

Sunday 17th January

All over the country, Muslims and Christians, Jewish people and Hindus will be arranging joint events to learn about each other’s religions and about all sorts of world views.

The aim is to promote inter-faith understanding and harmony.

It is all about respect for all!

Here is a prayer. This one is for people of all religions. Some people don’t pray, but do a meditation or reflection instead. Have a look first, and see if you want to join in.

“God, you made us all different and all human.

Please guide us in our lives in the way of peace.

Help us to be peace makers.

Show us how to live in harmony.

Save us from conflict and violent arguments.

Guide us as we try to build a better world.

Amen”

Brand New! National Online Safety Mobile App

It’s time to get #OnlineSafetySavvy

nos.PNGChildren are spending more time than ever online. As adults, we need to do everything we can to keep them safe in the digital world. However, with new apps, games and platforms emerging every day, how can you stay in the know?

Say hello to the new National Online Safety mobile application.
With all online safety knowledge available at your fingertips, the NOS app empowers parents and teachers to understand and address online safeguarding risks – anytime, anywhere.

The world’s most comprehensive online safety app, it’s packed with insightful courses, explainer videos, webinars and guides on topics that will help you protect the kids you care about when they’re online.

FREE Online Safety App for Parents & Educators!

We’re excited to launch our FREE mobile app, giving you access to instant information about the latest apps, games, devices & more.

Download for apple: hubs.ly/H0BwQjL0            Download for android: hubs.ly/H0Bx0tp0

KS3 Life Skills

For KS3 Life Skills this term, students will continue with the course during home-schooling. Here are the topics below with some sources of support for any home discussion:

Year 7

L1 – Money and budgeting.

L2 – Ways to pay.

L3 – Borrowing and lending.

L4 – What is democracy?

L5 – Parliament and the UK government.

L6 – The Monarchy.

L7 – What it means to be British.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/ztvg9j6

Year 8

L1 – UNICEF – Rights of the child.

L2 – Rights and responsibilities.

L3 – Rules and laws and the roles of the police.

L4 – Consumer rights.

L5-L7 – Futures.

https://www.unicef.org.uk/what-we-do/un-convention-child-rights/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/ztvg9j6

Year 9

L1 – Managing conflict with family.

L2 – Running away.

L3 – Mature understanding of identity.

L4 – Gender identity and stereotyping.

L5 – Homophobia, biphobia and transphobia.

L6 – Peer pressure and drug use.

L7 – Health risk of drugs.

https://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/lgbtq-info

OK2BBE website.

https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/coming-out.html

https://www.railwaychildren.org.uk/what-we-do/our-work-in-the-uk/advice-for-adults/why-do-children-run-away/

https://riseabove.org.uk/

The KS4 Life skills program is currently under review but students can access the following websites for sources of advice and support.

https://riseabove.org.uk/

https://youngminds.org.uk/

https://www.stonewall.org.uk/help-and-advice

https://www.brook.org.uk/

Mrs Cahill.

Life Skills Co-ordinator

PGHS 28-day wellbeing challenge

Before Christmas, during the second lockdown, I set the students a task to try and complete the 28-day wellbeing challenge. I knew many students were struggling so therefore wanted to create something that would improve their mental health, whilst adding some positivity to their day. I am delighted to see that so many students, across all years, participated. A HUGE thank you to all that took part in this challenge and WELL DONE for completing it!

Many students have submitted evidence of what they have done each day so they can tick off the ‘wellbeing’ element of their ‘Passport to Success’. I am currently making my way through these with a huge smile on my face. I am really enjoying seeing all the different films you have watched, the music you have listened to, the books you have read, your home workouts and treats that you have baked! Certificates will be emailed out to you over the next week!

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Looking After Your Mental Health While Studying From Home.

Unfortunately, we have started the new year in a full lockdown and the majority of you are currently studying at home. Below are some top tips for coping with remote learning- you must ensure you look after your mental health and make it your priority.

  1. Form a routine- The best way to do this is by following your school timetable. Get up, have breakfast, get changed and sit at a desk to be more productive. Also, make sure you take breaks throughout the day.
  2. Exercise- This doesn’t have to be an intense hour workout, it could simply be a 30 minute walk each day after you have finished your schoolwork. It is well reported that exercising and getting fresh air helps to look after your mental health and wellbeing.
  3. Communicate with people- Your friends may not be in the same room but they are still there! Make full use of video chats and phone calls to keep in touch with them. Maybe have virtual lunch together and all sit down at the same time on a video call.
  4. Support- If you are struggling with your schoolwork please contact your teachers as they are there to help. Don’t be afraid to drop them an email if you want a task clarifying or you want them to explain part of a lesson again! We are also here to support you if you are feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope during lockdown.
  5. Remember we are all in this together- Every single person in the world is currently being affected in one way or another which means lots of people are worried, scared and anxious. Don’t be afraid to talk about your feelings -chat with your parents, friends or teachers.

Miss Wignall
(Teacher of Geography & Mental Health First Aider)

Penwortham Girls’ giving back at Christmas

foodbank1.png Throughout December, the RE Department arranged a reverse advent and encouraged the students to bring in donations for Penwortham Booths Food Bank. We felt it was important this year to contribute to the local community as best we could and help those in need. The number of donations from the girls has been truly outstanding and they are all a real credit to the school. We were able to donate 5 big shopping trollies worth of toiletries, tinned goods, baby foods, drinks and much more. These donations will go directly to support local people and as a school this is something we are incredibly proud of. When the donations were delivered, the Booth’s staff commented that this was really nice and generous of the girls and the largest donation they had received!

Thank you to everyone for your donations!

Miss Hollier

RE Department

Rock FM Cash 4 Kids Collection

PGHS supported Rock FM’s Cash for Kids Mission Christmas again this year and the generosity from students and staff was extraordinary!

In these unprecedented times, Cash for Kids needed the help and support from the public more than ever and PGHS most definitely gave their all! PGHS have supported Mission Christmas for the last 6 years and each year their generosity has amazed me. However, this year was like no other! From the start, the gifts started rolling in and I very quickly had to empty the gift boxes and take a car load full of presents to Rock FM’s Mission Christmas headquarters. The boxes continued to fill up once again and I was growing a little concerned as to how I was going to transport all the presents to Mission Christmas headquarters. Thankfully, our new site supervisor, John, came to my rescue and offered to help me deliver them all.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported Mission Christmas this year, especially Year 8 who bought presents with their winnings from the Mangha Hi competition!

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Mrs Gill and her form raised over £70 for presents for children this Christmas. Well done!

Mrs Davda

  • Artsmark Platinum Award - Awards by Arts Council England
  • Lancashire Socio-economic Equality Badge
  • SMART
  • UNICEF
  • School Mental Health Award
  • Ofsted - Outstanding Provider
  • International School Award
  • Artsmark Platinum Award - Awards by Arts Council England
  • Lancashire Socio-economic Equality Badge
  • SMART
  • UNICEF
  • School Mental Health Award
  • Ofsted - Outstanding Provider
  • International School Award