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Portsmouth High School’s Head Girl team has announced Simon Says as their Sixth Form charity for the next academic year. The charity, founded 25 years ago by Sally Stanley following the death of her husband, supports bereaved children and young people across Hampshire. The team marked the announcement with a whole‑school assembly, hearing from Simon Says about the vital support it provides and its impact on families. Fundraising will begin at the school’s May Fayre and continue throughout the year, led by the Sixth Form, including events during the much‑anticipated Charity Week in November.

The Head Girl Team presented the fundraising cheque to Charlotte Fairall, Founder and CEO of Sophie’s Legacy, helping pupils understand the charity’s origins and impact through assemblies and discussions. Students learned about Sophie Fairall’s story and how the charity supports children and families during long hospital stays, alongside its wider aims to improve hospital provision, professional training and childhood cancer research. Reflecting on the year, pupils expressed pride in exceeding fundraising expectations. Charlotte Fairall thanked the school for its enthusiasm and generosity, explaining that the funds raised would provide essential practical and emotional support to families on children’s wards.

A glamorous two-night Fashion Show all in aid of Sophie's Legacy.