Portsmouth High School GDST

It is with great pleasure that we announce the new Head Girl at Portsmouth High Prep and Pre-School (part of The Girls' Day School Trust) for the next academic year will be Evelyn (second left); with the Deputy Head Girls being Yananiso (Pre-Prep, second right), Jemima (eco and sustainability, far right) and Emily (pupil wellbeing, far left).

Congratulations to the new team and we are very much looking forward to their year in office.

Ahead of England’s World Cup debut this evening, our Nursery and Pre-School girls spent the afternoon discovering the joy of football. They headed outside for their very own first match—full of energy, laughter and plenty of budding talent.

What a fantastic Prep School Sports Day. Perfect weather and some brilliant performances on both the field and track, with plenty of opportunities to earn those all-important House points. Full results and more action photos coming soon.

There was much excitement at the Prep School today when some very important eggs arrived. Year 6 proudly took delivery of some amazing grey partridge eggs and the girls are eagerly awaiting the first chick to emerge.

Thank you to Incredible Eggs for enabling us to be part of a nationwide conservation project to boost the numbers of the beautiful grey partridge which has declined sharply in many areas of the country. Once hatched, and the girls have witnessed their early lives, the chicks will be returned for proper care prior to being released in the environment in a safe and managed way to boost the numbers of this beautiful bird.

Sport is set to burst back into action this week following a busy period of internal examinations. Over the next five days, we’re looking forward to a series of exciting sports days across the Prep School, Senior School and Pre-School.

Here are some of our enthusiastic Year 1 and Year 2 pupils honing their sack race skills in preparation for their Sports Day on Tuesday—plenty of energy, determination and smiles already on display.

Congratulations Krysia! The Girls' Day School Trust (GDST) The Girls' Schools Association Paul Marshallsay Jane Prescott

Led by our Head of Enrichment, Mr Oliver, Year 4 enjoyed a wonderful afternoon at Eastney Beach, bringing their Humanities and English learning to life through their topics on the local area and the seashore.

The afternoon began with a litter pick, as pupils worked together to help care for the coastline. They showed great responsibility and teamwork, gaining a deeper understanding of the importance of protecting marine habitats and keeping our beaches clean.

Next, the girls took part in hands-on activities exploring coastal erosion. They designed and built sea defences to protect their sandcastles, testing whose structures could withstand the incoming tide. It was fantastic to see their creativity, problem-solving, and resilience as they adapted and improved their designs.

A scavenger hunt followed, with pupils searching for natural treasures including periwinkle shells, driftwood, crabs, and sea glass. This encouraged curiosity and careful observation, and there was great excitement at each new discovery.
Another highlight was the stone tower challenge, where pupils worked independently to build the tallest structure they could using stones. There was plenty of friendly competition and perseverance, with towers repeatedly rebuilt after toppling.

To finish the day, everyone enjoyed a well-earned ice cream on the beach while reflecting on everything they had learned and experienced.

Portsmouth High School is delighted to host Natalie from Basking Babes for one of our popular Stay and… parent and toddler group Pop-up sessions.

Stay and Calm will take place on Friday 26 June from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. The session will be led by Natalie and includes a relaxing baby massage taster class, perfect for supporting bonding and calm time with your baby. Suitable for babies from birth up to actively crawling (around 6–7 months).

The session costs £10 per place (one adult and one baby) and refreshments are included. Book your space now at https://bit.ly/4uTZNAB

Portsmouth High School GDST is delighted to be a FINALIST in the Education Choices Awards 2026 in Category D: Working with Local Charities. The Girls' Day School Trust