On Thursday 14th May, we took two Year 7 teams to the University of Lancashire’s Sports Arena to compete in the U12s Preston South Rotary Club 7-a-side Girls’ Football Tournament. With schools attending from across Lancashire, the competition was fierce, and both teams represented the school brilliantly throughout the day.

From the very first match, our players demonstrated excellent skill, determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Both teams performed fantastically well in the round-robin stages, with the A team finishing second in their group to secure a place in the quarter-finals.

The quarter-final stage proved to be incredibly exciting, as the team had to play two matches to earn a place in the semi-finals. The first game was against a strong Lytham side who had remained unbeaten all day. After making some tactical changes and working tirelessly as a team, we held them to a thrilling 0–0 draw.

Next, we faced Our Lady’s from Preston, knowing that only a win would secure our place in the semi-finals. The girls rose to the challenge superbly, producing an excellent performance to win 2–0 and progress to the next stage.

In the semi-final, we came up against St Bede’s — the only team to have beaten us in the group stages, and only by a single goal. The girls knew they were capable of turning the result around, and after an intense and closely fought game, the breakthrough finally came a minute into extra time. A calm and composed finish from India secured a fantastic 1–0 victory and sent us through to the final.

The final saw us face Lytham once again, this time over a longer match. Just before kick-off, the rain that had threatened all day finally arrived, pouring down as the girls gave absolutely everything on the pitch. Their resilience, communication, sportsmanship, and tremendous skill were outstanding throughout. Despite a brave and determined performance, we unfortunately conceded a goal just three minutes before the final whistle, meaning we finished as runners-up.

Well done to both teams for a fantastic display of football and for representing the school so positively throughout the day. It was a wonderful experience and a brilliant day of football for everyone involved.

Well done to all the team! Sophie D, Neytiri F, India G, Katy L, Olivia L, Elsie M Autumn W, Tabitha J, Lizzie A, Gracie W, Heidi B, Adelaide D, Felicity H, Harriet L, Jorja-Lily Kay and Shriya P.

Special mention to manager’s players for the tournament from the teams – India and Lizzie. 

Mrs Tompson

PE Department

On Thursday 23rd April, our U16s football team travelled to Leyland St Mary’s High School to compete in the South Ribble 7-a-side tournament. Blessed with glorious sunshine, the team delivered an outstanding performance from start to finish, showcasing impressive skill, determination and excellent teamwork throughout the afternoon.

The girls were in superb form, scoring freely while maintaining a strong defensive record, conceding just one goal across the entire tournament. Their results were equally impressive, with four wins, one draw and only one narrow loss securing them the title of overall tournament champions.

A huge congratulations to the team on this fantastic achievement! We are incredibly proud of your effort, commitment and success. What a brilliant performance! Teachers’ player of the tournament goes to Sophia W for fantastic attacking skills and goal scoring. Well done to the whole team – Phoebe B, Daisy L, Amelia M, Jess C, Isabelle M, Georgia B and Jessica L. 

Mrs Tompson

PE Department

After two rearranged dates, the sunshine finally came out for our Year 9 netball players and they played their socks off! This team always comes out with a smile and determination and it was no different tonight. The girls came 3rd in South Ribble for their final tournament of the season and we look forward to getting back on court in September! 

Netball Team: Phoebe, Erin, Pippa, Sophie, Ellie, Izzy, Alyce, Tess, Gabby.

Mrs Finnigen

PE Department

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!