Category: Charity
Supporting Children in Need
There were smiles all round today on Friday 14th November as as we showed our support for BBC Children in Need. Our pupils and teachers took part in a non-uniform day and paid £2 each for the privilege! We’re proud to join thousands of others across the country helping to fund vital support for children…
Celebrating Individuality with Odd Socks
10th November was Odd Socks Day 2025 and pupils and staff across the school were excited to wear their odd socks to mark the start of anti-bullying week, celebrating individuality and what makes us all unique. Coordinated by Andy and the Odd Socks and the Anti-bullying alliance, this year’s theme is ‘Power for Good’, encouraging young…
Year 10 Pupils Make Space for Girls
We’re incredibly proud of Delara, Naima and Lluisa in Year 10 for their inspiring work with @thepalmersgreenery and @make_space_for_girls. They recently featured in a powerful campaign video filmed in Broomfield Park, to raise awareness of the amazing work the charity is doing to make parks and public spaces more inclusive – especially for girls. The…
Assembly on Period Poverty and Menstrual Health
On Tuesday 16 September, Anne Nicholls visited PGHS and talked to pupils from Year 5 to 11 about her charity work around period poverty and menstrual health. A retired teacher that grew up in Kenya, Anne now dedicates her time to working with schools and young women in Kenya, educating them about their menstrual, sexual…
Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Participants Head South
Our silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants spent three days walking through the South Downs for their Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition last weekend. They covered 15–16 km each day while carrying heavy packs, showing great resilience and teamwork throughout the journey. Working effectively in their groups, they supported one another through the challenges of the…
Year 10 and 11 expedition in the Chilterns
Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award – Training and Practice Expedition in the Chiltern Hills. Last weekend, Year 10 and Year 11 participants embarked on a 3-day, 2-night training and practice expedition in the beautiful Chiltern Hills. The expedition, while physically and mentally demanding, was designed to be both achievable and enjoyable. The experience emphasised personal…
Red Nose Day Activities at PGHS
Pupils enjoyed themselves whilst raising money for Comic Relief at school today. They held a non-uniform day, a cookie sale at break time, and sold red noses in aid of the charity. Thank you to our charity prefect Elizabeth in Year 11 for organising the day and to everyone for their kind donations!
PGHS Gets Ready for International Women’s Day
On Friday 7th March 2025, our Parents and Friends Association (PFA) organised an inspiring event for our Senior School pupils as part of our International Women’s Day 2025 celebrations. Titled ‘Empowering Young Women Through Insights From Female Role Models’, the event was led by three of our dedicated PFA members and featured an engaging panel…
Head Girls Host Charity Shop for North London Hospice
Our three head girls held a charity shop on Thursday 6th February, with all proceeds going to the North London Hospice. Head girl Lola has worked at one of their charity shops in Enfield for the last few years, only stepping away recently to concentrate on exams. She had the idea to raise further funds…
