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Stories can be a great way to learn

Pre-School

Each week children from Pre-School and Reception Class enjoy coming into the Prep School library for a story session with the librarian from the Senior School. They have time to ex... Read more

Portsmouth High School shortlisted for the Tes Independent Prep School of the Year Award 2021

March 26, 2021

General

We are delighted to announce that Portsmouth High School has been shortlisted for the Prep School of the Year award in the prestigious Tes Independent...

It’s never too early to start thinking about your career…

March 22, 2021

Prep School

Head of Careers Mrs Davies visited Year 6 at the Prep School to talk about the huge variety of jobs available to the girls in...

Head Girl and Senior Prefects team announced at Portsmouth High School for 2021/22

New Head Girl and Senior Prefect team announced

March 19, 2021

General

It is with great excitement that the new Head Girl and Senior Prefect team were announced today for 2021/2022. Earlier in the week the school...

‘Everyone said it was impossible. They said I was just dreaming.’

March 12, 2021

Prep School

‘Everyone said it was impossible. They said I was just dreaming.’ Betrand Piccard, psychiatrist and explorer Your challenge is to launch a new company. You...

Portsmouth High School host Chrystall Carter public speaking competition

Top selling author, Lucy Foley, says of public speaking competition winner, ‘Nia’s talk was rich and engaging…’

March 8, 2021

Senior School

Portsmouth High School, GDST, was delighted to host the finals of a prestigious public speaking competition last week. This year, the public speaking competition took...

‘Girls Like You’; former alumnae return to talk about their careers

March 5, 2021

Senior School

In a week long initiative, Portsmouth High School interviewed recently left alumnae to talk to the girls about their, sometimes not straight forward, journey to...

Chinse dragon dance by Pre-School at Portsmouth High School

Chinese New Year celebrations at Portsmouth High Pre-School

February 12, 2021

Pre-School

Pre-School children have had enormous fun this week celebrating Chinese New Year. The week of celebrations was ideal for exploring all areas of the curriculum...

Art students nurture their creativity during lockdown

February 11, 2021

Senior School

The talents of our art students have continued to blossom during Guided Home Learning this term. Art teacher Mrs Noble has been posting art materials...