Philips High School

🌟Welcome to Philips High School – Class of 2026! 🌟

We are delighted to welcome our new Year 7 pupils as you prepare to join us this September.

Starting secondary school is an exciting milestone, and we are committed to making the transition as smooth, positive and enjoyable as possible for every child. Over the coming weeks, there will be opportunities for pupils and parents to get to know our school community, meet key staff, ask questions and learn more about life at Philips High School.

📅 Please take a look at the key transition dates below, including our Parents’ Evening and Induction Day, and keep an eye on the information about the apps and websites that will help you stay connected and support your child's learning journey.

We look forward to getting to know each of our new families and welcoming you into our school community.

What an incredible five days in Naples! 🇮🇹

Our students enjoyed a packed itinerary full of history, culture, geography and unforgettable experiences. Highlights included exploring the ancient ruins of Pompeii, hiking the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, and discovering the fascinating sites of Lake Averno and Pozzuoli, including the Flavian Amphitheatre and the Temple of Serapis.

The group also enjoyed a fully guided tour of the stunning Amalfi Coast and ventured underground to explore the spectacular Caves of Pertosa. To round off the trip, students took part in a traditional pizza-making class, learning the art behind one of Italy's most famous dishes!

Throughout the week, our students were a credit to the school, embracing every opportunity to learn, explore and experience Italian culture. Thank you to all staff who supported the visit and helped make it such a memorable trip.

Take a look at some of our favourite moments from an amazing week in Naples! 📸🍕🌋🏛️

Unbeaten. Champions. On to the finals. 🏆 Our Premier Kicks group at Philips High School won every game at the Premier League Kicks Cup to take the title!

Next stop: the national finals at St George’s Park!

🌞 Summer Half Term Break 🌞

We break up for Summer half term on Friday 22nd May, finishing at the normal time.

We look forward to welcoming all pupils back on Monday 1st June at the usual time.

We wish all of our pupils a well-deserved, restful break. Especially to our Year 11 pupils who have been undergoing their GCSE Exams. Please take this time to rest and recharge, while also building in some revision time to help you feel confident and prepared.

Enjoy your break!

Kindness is priceless and invaluable. Be the source of someone's joy today. Every small gesture, kind word, or moment of patience contributes to a better world.

Inspired by the incredible efforts of the United Foundation , we celebrate their dedication to giving back, supporting communities, and transforming lives daily. Recently, Mr. Williams has handed out kindness wristbands to further spread this message.

Let’s amplify the message of kindness above all else.

We are incredibly proud to announce that Philips High School has been awarded Bronze EFS Accreditation following the recent EFS Accreditation Panel. 🏆✨

The panel recognised the many strengths across our school community, particularly highlighting:

💙 Our wider Emotional Health and Wellbeing provision across the curriculum
💙 The committed nurture and support provided by our SEN department
💙 The positive and nurturing environment created throughout the school

The panel described Philips High School as a nurturing base for the whole school community, and this achievement is a reflection of the dedication, care, and hard work of our staff, pupils, families, and wider community.

A huge thank you and congratulations to everyone involved — this is an achievement we can all be proud of. 🌟

Last month, four pupils represented Philips High School in the Senior National Reading Champions Quiz.📖

To recognise their achievement, the pupils have just been presented with Book Token as a well-deserved reward. 🎉

Competing against 25 other schools, the team achieved an incredible 3rd place overall — a fantastic accomplishment that reflects their hard work, teamwork, and love of reading.

We are very proud of all they have achieved and the way they represented our school so brilliantly. Well done!

As our Year 11 pupils continue their GCSE exams, we wanted to share a few gentle reminders and wellbeing tips to help during this busy time. 💙

Exams can sometimes feel overwhelming, so remember to pause, breathe, and take your time. Reading each question carefully, using simple breathing exercises, and staying positive after each exam can all help you feel calmer and more focused.

Most importantly, be kind to yourself. You can only do your best — and we are incredibly proud of every single one of you for the hard work, resilience, and determination you have shown throughout this exam period. 🌟

If exam stress is becoming difficult to manage, support is always available in school:
• Speak to your Head of Year, Form Tutor, or any trusted member of staff in school

• Visit the Childline Calm Zone (https://shorturl.at/f61ZH) or Mind UK (https://shorturl.at/J6jJg) for calming activities and coping strategies

Keep going, Year 11 — you’ve got this! 🌟

Last week, we had an exciting visit from Footballer and Author Seth Burkett. On Thursday, we had three separate assemblies for Years 7, 8, and 9. During these, Seth gave an overview of his career and background, including his time in Brazil and Sri Lanka. He also spoke about how he became an author. He ran some football skills sessions with Years 8 and 9 as well .

We then had Workshop with a small group of students. This session focused on reading, the joys of reading, along with some one to one discussion and questions.
The final session took place in the library with Years 8 and 9. This was a creative workshop where the boys worked in groups to write an advertisement for a Nike football boot. They were fantastic, showing great imagination, teamwork, and the ability to bounce ideas off each other. Mr Williams also joined this session and kindly donated three prizes for the group.

Seth was excellent throughout, very personable and approachable, and he answered all questions with good humour. The pupils were fully engaged and really benefited from his visit.