Stroud High School

09/10/2026

A powerful way to conclude 💛

Members of team met with representatives from YoungMinds and local MP Dr Simon Opher MP to share their views on young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Their insights on community support, rural transport challenges, preventative mental health care, and the need for more safe “third spaces” for young people will help inform the Government’s upcoming Mental Health Strategy.

We’re incredibly proud of Luke, Abi, Martha and Velvette for ensuring young people’s voices are heard at a national level 💛

09/10/2026

We wore 💛YELLOW💛 for YoungMinds today as part of !

With huge thanks to Stroud High Sixth Form team for organising such a brilliant week of activities 💛

09/10/2026

Y9 students had a wet and windy day carrying out in Weston Super Mare on Wednesday! They did a fantastic job collecting data for the analysis they will be carrying out in geography lessons 🌍

09/10/2026

On Friday 16 October we will be wearing green for JUST ONE Tree 💚

Just One Tree is a non-profit initiative removing CO2 from the atmosphere and reversing biodiversity loss through global reforestation. Just £1 plants 1 Tree. In the last five years, students at SHS have raised over
£3336, planting 3336 trees! This will remove 1028 tonnes of CO2 over the next 25 years, which is fantastic 💚

09/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday.

We ended the with a celebratory dance, and even Mr McShane had to join in!!

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

was lots of fun! Big thanks to Tom, Watson, Jack, Meg and the Belonging Team for organising this fun event during KS3 lunch yesterday 💛

07/10/2026

Talking to a pupil about their wellbeing can feel daunting, particularly when you are unsure what to say or worried about hearing something concerning.

Our latest guide reminds educators that they do not need to be specialists to provide meaningful support.

The guide explores:
• Building warm, trusting relationships
• Choosing a safe and appropriate place to talk
• Using side-by-side conversations to reduce pressure
• Staying calm when a pupil shares a concern
• Being clear and honest about confidentiality
• Knowing when to involve safeguarding colleagues or seek support yourself

It also includes practical conversation starters to help staff open discussions gently and give pupils space to talk when they are ready.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5mbvi

06/10/2026

have arranged a harvest collection for the Paganhill Community Group food hub. Donations gratefully received by Thursday 15 October, when of course the yearly to decorate food boxes will be judged!

06/10/2026

💛 Students are leaving positive messages for each other at Student Services as part of 💛 With thanks to for organising a great range of activities to promote wellbeing within the school 💛