On Monday 10^th of November, 3 women Muay Thai fighters joined us in school to provide all Year 9 students with a self-defense master class. The girls learnt lots of punching and kicking techniques was were even able to try them out on Mrs. Naylor whist she held one of the punch pads! We were so impressed by Alice from Johnsons Muay Thai, who is one of the top 10 Muay Thai fighters in the UK.  

Mrs Naylor

Curriculum Leader for Performance, Sport and Health

On Wednesday 19^th of November, PGHS competed in the first ever South Ribble Cheer Dance Competition held at Brownedge Sy Mary’s High School. The girls worked so hard to learn two routines, either beginner, intermediate or advanced and performed with ambition and pride. A number of our students achieved a call back for their age group and we had lots of placings for the Year 7 category. We are so proud of all the girls and the hard work and resilience they showed to compete.

The team included: Eva M, Katy L, Elsie M, Maddie D, Mia P, Charlotte D, Heidi B, Jessica F, Matilda B, Layla B, Mishti B, Eesha J, Jacinda S-T, Bella H, Lucie J, Anna B and Emma L.

On Monday 24th November, the Year 8 and 9 netball teams faced Leyland St Mary’s in the South Ribble Netball League in tough conditions, with cold weather and early darkness setting in. Both teams showed real determination from the outset, working hard to maintain intensity throughout the game. The Year 8s produced some strong attacking play and moments of excellent defense, but were unlucky to come away with an 18–13 loss after a close game. The Year 9s also gave a committed performance, demonstrating solid teamwork and resilience against tough opposition, eventually losing 16–6. Despite the results, every player put in maximum effort and continued to push until the final whistle. A great display of perseverance, sportsmanship and team spirit from both teams.

Year 8 Team list:

Molly S, Caitlin T, Freya F, Ruby S, May M, Mia P, Harper E and Quinn M.

Year 9 Team list:

Darcey P, Lillian G, Sophie R, Callie W, Eda M, Aryana K, Isobel H and Rosie J

Year 8 players player: May M

Year 9 players player: Darcey P

Miss Bond

PE Department

On Wednesday 15^th October, Miss Bond took the Year 9 netball team to Brownedge St Mary’s to play their away league fixture against them. The team played a very strong 4 quarters and managed to stay ahead the entire game. The end score to the match was 29-4 to PGHS. All of the team showed great netball skills and demonstrated resilience, even in the cold weather.  Well done, girls!

Team List: Izzy E, Ellie B, Violet C, Sophie R, Tess W, Hannah R, Daisy P, Gabby D, Erin W and Phoebe C

Players’ player: Violet C

Coaches’ player: Sophie R

Congratulations to Autumn W, in Year 7, who has earned a well-deserved place on the South Ribble U13 Girls’ Football Team after two impressive trials. This is a fantastic accomplishment in an exceptionally competitive and talented year group.

Last week, the town team travelled to Accrington for their first league fixture against Hyndburn and Ribble Valley School and what a start! They secured a brilliant 5–0 victory, with Autumn contributing two superb assists.

Well done, Autumn! 

Sophie D, Year 7, competed for her athletics club this weekend and was awarded Athlete of the Match as she was the highest scoring athlete in her U13 age group. She will now go on to represent Lancashire at the indoor athletics competition against other regional teams. We are so proud of your achievement, Sophie! A future Olympian to watch out for!

Congratulations to the Year 10 badminton team, who finished 2nd in the South Ribble Badminton Tournament. The point difference to the winner was just four, and the girls played outstandingly, showing great commitment and a very high standard throughout. Well done! The PE department is extremely proud of you.

Players were: 

Daisy L

Esrther I

Arina A

Bella N

Leisha P

Players player: Daisy L

Miss Shahi, Health and Social Care / P.E. Teacher