Welcome to Palmers Green High School Winchmore Hill
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide’s Independent 11-16 School of the Year for Academic Excellence 2026, Palmers Green High School (PGHS) was founded in 1905 by Miss Alice Hum and has provided girls with an exceptional education for 120 years. At PGHS we specialise in educating girls, challenging and guiding them to achieve their full potential within our warm and friendly school environment. We are a very special ‘through-school’ where pupils progress in a familiar setting and benefit from seamless transitions across the Prep, Junior and Senior Schools. There is an authentic feeling of being one family where strong friendships are formed and extend beyond year groups.
A School Experience Like No Other
At PGHS, all sections of the school (Preps, Juniors and Seniors) enjoy being part of our ‘one school’ community. Preps use the same facilities as the GCSE pupils in some subjects, e.g. Art, Music, PE and D&T, and Juniors enjoy Science in the laboratories. Throughout PGHS, small class sizes and excellent teaching enable rapid progress, whilst exciting extra-curricular activities encourage girls to develop into well-rounded individuals.
Extra Curricular
Recognising the importance of developing well-rounded individuals, we offer an exciting programme of extra-curricular activities. PGHS takes every opportunity to nurture your daughter’s passions and develop her skills, providing over 80 clubs per week.
We launched our #britishscienceweek celebrations in our Science Lab at lunchtime today with a fascinating Moss Safari.
Using microscopes, our Senior School pupils explored the hidden world living inside ordinary moss, searching for five multicellular organisms commonly found in these tiny ecosystems - with the much‑loved tardigrade (the “moss piglet”!) as the ultimate discovery.
A brilliant start to a week which will be filled with curiosity, hands‑on experiments and scientific adventure. We can’t wait to share more!
#bsw2026 #futurescientists #girlsinstem #scienceweekuk
Thank you to our wonderfully generous PGHS community. So far, we’ve received a fantastic collection of toothbrushes and toothpaste for the @foodbankaid Healthy Smile Campaign and we’re incredibly grateful for your kindness.
To help us support even more families, the collection box will remain in school for one more week.
Thank you for continuing to make a difference!
#healthysmilecampaign #foodbankaid #communitysupport #healthysmiles
Reception enjoyed a wonderful day out in central London this week, beginning with an exciting treasure hunt at the @nationalgallery. The children eagerly searched the galleries to spot some famous works of art, including Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh, The Bathers by Georges Seurat, Whistlejacket by George Stubbs, and Surprised! by Henri Rousseau. They were thrilled each time they discovered one of the paintings on their list.
After exploring the gallery, they continued their journey through the heart of London. The girls walked through the vibrant streets of Chinatown before visiting the iconic Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square. They loved seeing the fountains, statues and busy city atmosphere.
It was a fantastic day full of curiosity, culture and adventure - a memorable experience for all!
#reception #classtrip #exploringlondon
Today, our school is coming together to celebrate #internationalwomensday, ahead of the official date this Sunday, 8th March. This year’s global theme, #givetogain, reminds us that when we give support, encouragement, or opportunities to women and girls, everyone benefits.
As part of our celebration, pupils and staff have been visiting the school hall throughout the day to contribute to our Wall of Inspiration. It’s designed to be a space filled with the names and details of women who inspire our community, from family members to athletes, scientists, authors, and historical figures. The display has quickly begun to fill with thoughtful and heartfelt messages.
Thank you to everyone for creating such an uplifting and meaningful display. Together, we celebrate extraordinary women and the impact of giving. 💜
#IWD2026 #inspirationwall #internationalwomensday2026
Our Year 9 pupils delivered an inspiring whole school assembly to mark #internationalwomensday which is this Sunday, 8th March.
Taking complete ownership of the event, they planned, researched, and confidently led a powerful celebration of extraordinary women who have shaped our world.
The pupils highlighted the achievements, resilience, and lasting impact of women who have broken barriers and challenged expectations across generations. They showcased influential figures from sport, literature, science, maths, art, music, and climate change.
The assembly was uplifting and thought‑provoking, encouraging everyone to reflect on equality, representation, and ambition. Year 9 demonstrated outstanding teamwork, maturity, and public speaking skills, and we couldn’t be prouder.
A truly meaningful way to celebrate International Women’s Day as a school community. 💜
#internationalwomensday2026 #iwd2026 #givetogain #schoolassembly
As part of their Great Fire of London topic, Year 2 enjoyed a fantastic trip to @stpaulscathedrallondon. The girls were brilliantly behaved as they admired the spectacular golden artwork inside the iconic dome.
They bravely climbed all 257 winding steps to the Whispering Gallery, where they tested out how a whisper can travel magically across the walls! They even spotted a painting of Sir Christopher Wren, the Cathedral’s famous designer.
After lunch, the girls took part in an exciting workshop and uncovered many fascinating facts. They finished the day by writing recounts of their adventure.
#schooltrip #londonhistory #handsonlearning #stpaulscathedral
Year 7 celebrated #worldbookday in Art by designing these colourful, animal-inspired bookmarks. Creative, vibrant and perfect for book lovers!
#worldbookday2026 #wbd2026 #creativelearning
This afternoon, Year 5 and 6 joined together for a vibrant carousel of #worldbookday activities.
They explored stories through thoughtful discussion, creative character design, imaginative writing and artistic book‑cover redesigns. The activities inspired our pupils to reflect on how books can change the world and to celebrate the joy of reading.
#worldbookday2026 #wbd2026 #readingjoy #creativelearning
Year 2 enjoyed an outdoor library session in the sunshine with Mrs Conlon for #worldbookday!
They loved listening to ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ by Drew Daywalt. It was the perfect story for an afternoon of fun reading. 📚☀️
#worldbookday2026 #wbd2026 #readingisfun #loveofreading
We’re excited to be celebrating @worldbookdaysocial today!
Our pupils have brought stories to life with incredible costumes inspired by their favourite characters and books. Our staff have joined the fun too, wearing props and clever clues linked to their favourite stories for pupils to guess. From classic tales to modern adventures, the school is filled with colour, creativity, and a whole lot of book‑loving joy!
A huge well done to all our pupils and staff for making the day so magical! 📚✨
#worldbookday2026 #worldbookday #wbd2026 #loveofreading #readingisfun
World Book Day Magic in a Matchbox 📚
This year’s PGHS #worldbookday competition invited pupils from across our whole school to create a tiny book or reading scene inside a mini matchbox. We were blown away by the creativity and attention to detail in every entry, making it incredibly tough to choose the winners.
All of the amazing matchboxes are now on display in the Junior corridor for everyone to enjoy. A huge congratulations to our three winners: Nala (Y1), Eliza (Y5) and Max (Y7)!
Well done to everyone who took part - your imagination made this celebration truly special!
#worldbookday #worldbookday2026 #wbd2026 #schoolcompetition
We were delighted to welcome award‑winning children’s and young adult author @pennyjoelson to school today to kick off our @worldbookdaysocial celebrations!
Penny delivered an inspiring talk to Years 7, 8 and 9, sharing the stories behind her books and explaining how her inspiration for writing thrillers came from a desire to put characters with disabilities at the heart of her narratives.
She also offered a fascinating insight into her writing journey - from developing ideas, to finding an agent, to the challenges of securing a publisher. Her key message to our pupils was perseverance matters and to never give up!
Penny then led a creative writing workshop with Years 7 and 8, using dice and prompt cards to help the pupils decide on protagonist traits, scene setting and exciting plot twists. The pupils worked well together and produced some fantastic storylines. We definitely have some budding authors in our midst!
A huge thank you to Penny for an unforgettable visit.
#authorvisit #worldbookday #wbd2026 #writingthrillers #readingforpleasure
