Good luck Danielle, we will watch your progress with interest and would like to thank you for all your support over the years you've been at PHSG with all things sporty!

However no matter how heavily the rain fell, this couldn't dampen the spirits of the runners who had run the previous 12 miles during lunchtimes and after school by running a mile a week.

All the young athletes who were wearing their bright yellow schools challenge t shirts finished in under 15 minutes with some coming in below the 7 minute mark, all of whom received a goody bag and special schools challenge medal on crossing the line. The PHSG team were one of the first to have all competitors finish and the girls headed off into the melee to meet their parents and be congratulated.

Each athlete will now receive a half marathon medal for completing the half marathon distance which will be presented in a school assembly.

PHSG are also raising money for this year's chosen charity the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Any studentsd with monies still outstanding, please ensure you hand it in with sponsorship forms to the PE dept as soon as possible.

A big well done to all of the girls who took part and massive thanks to the staff who turned up to get soaked through and support the girls. We couldn't have done it without you Mrs Sheffield, Mr Graves, Mme Dauteille, Mr Callaghan, Mr Luxton and Mr Osborne!

The PHSG team placed 3rd in their heat, working well with the boys from Mount Tamar to earn an overall time of just over 4 hours.

All students that attended were encouraged to join Devon Orienteering Club further details of which can be found at http://www.devonorienteering.co.uk.

The recent Sport Unlimited Climbing course at the Kitto Centre culminated in a visit to the Barn in Tavistock on Saturday 16th Jan. 10 girls from PHSG were joined by 7 students from JKCC for a day of climbing and bouldering at the Barn.

After an epic journey which seemed to take forever, we arrived at the Barn (which is literally a barn!!) and went inside to be amazed by the excellent facilities that surrounded us. Everyone got kitted up with harnesses and climbing shoes and set about the various challenges that James and Brendan set up. The bouldering area provided much entertainment and everyone succeeded in challenging themselves to an appropriate level (half scaring Mrs Goolden to death!). The ropes were a further challenge for the students to test out their belaying skills and everyone had the opportunity to try lots of routes of varying complexity. We all finished the day exhausted but satisfied with a good days climbing had by all.

I am eager to report that we have a few superstar climbers in the making and have photographic evidence to prove it!!

If you are interested in Climbing and would like to climb at the Kitto centre on a Monday from 4 - 5.30 then please see Mrs Goolden for a letter and consent form (cost is £2.00 per session). Many thanks.

The course is due to take place @ Devonport High School for Girls and at Goals on 25th January 2010 and will be an all day course.

If you are interested in completing the course please see Mrs Goolden in the PE office.

Many thanks to Kev Sellar who braved snow and ice to get to us for the week - thank you for your efforts, they are much appreciated!

The next opportunity for Indoor Rowing will be at the Plymouth Schools Competition on Weds 3rd Feb at Plymstock School. We currently have 22 girls entered, with more spaces available. See Mrs Goolden in the PE office for details.

Girls can sign up from Jan 11th - Jan 22nd and need to collect a letter from Mrs Goolden in the PE office at PHSG for information.

The challenge is to run 12.1 miles between January and May, in small sections of 1/2 mile to a mile. The final mile of the half marathon will be run in a Plymouth wide event on the Hoe on Saturday 29th May at 3.00pm.

We will be raising money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association in support of Simon Adams who has recently been diagnosed with MND and has challenged himself to raise £1 million for the MNDA charity.

For details please email egoolden@phsg.org

It was a cold and windy day, the course was very muddy, but the girls ran well and achieved some great results placing 6th overall out of the 17 schools entered. A great achievement girls considering we only enter the girls events!

Rhian Roberts, year 11 and Hannah Greep, year 8 from Plymouth High were outstanding in both their enthusiasm and willingness to work with the boys from Mount Tamar. Thank you girls for a fantastic effort. A big thank you also goes to the Mount Tamar boys, who were a credit to their school - we are proud to be working with you!

The course was a challenge to the girls who have not done much orienteering in the past. They definitely benefitted from the training provided by the Marjons students in the morning though, putting in a great effort with the following results:

The year 8 pair came 6th overall out of 10 teams and placed first in our group for year 8's.

The year 11 pair did brilliantly, coming first out of the year 11 team's in our group, 4th placed team out of 10 in the competition.

Overall, the PHSG/Mount Tamar combined team placed 3rd out of the 4 teams in our group and will be participating in the upcoming orienteering league in preparation for the final Panathlon competition in March.

On Wednesday 11th November, 16 students from Plymouth High went up to Millfields School in Somerset to compete in the divisional heats of the National School Swimming Championships (which we have successfully made it to the finals of for the last 2 years).
The teams were made up of the following girls:
Junior
Dani Baker
Meryl Attrill
Laura Selwood
Jade Scott
Intermediate A
Erin Attrill
Kelcey Pillage
Emma Williams
Rhian Roberts
Intermediate B
Emma Chan
Jess Piper                                                                                                                       

Georgia Lord
Corrie Fairbairn
Senior
Grace Cunningham
Jess Challinor
Melissa Sheffield
Laura Harris

The girls were a credit to the school, representing Plymouth High brilliantly and were a pleasure to spend the day with. The unnofficial results were as follows:

Junior - Medley Relay 5th out of 42, Freestyle Relay 4th out of 42 teams

Intermediate A - Medley Relay 3rd out of 27 teams, Freestyle Relay 3rd out of 30 teams

Intermediate B - Medley Relay 13th out of 27, Freestyle Relay 12th out of 30 teams

Senior - Medley Relay 7th out of 19, Freestyle Relay 7th out of 21 teams

If the above results prove correct, PHSG may well be represented at the National Finals in Coventry in February by at least 2 teams! Official results to follow, along with confirmation that we have again made it to the finals.

Well done girls!

There are 12 places available so see Mrs Goolden if you're interested as soon as possible.

The course is provided free of charge by the Plymstock SSP and will be run by two qualified instructors from 9 - 3pm both days. At the end of the course all of the girls who meet the required standard will receive a nationally recognised certificate.

If you are interested in running a course at your school, then please contact your PLT or SSCo who can arrange the details for you.

Good luck girls and have fun!

If you would like to get out on the water to learn to row, then we have the course for you.

Thursday nights 4.00-6.00pm at Mountbatten Watersports Centre starting this week (17/09/09 for 5 weeks) see Mrs Goolden to collect a letter and consent form.

No previous experience necessary, just a willingness to have a go. All years welcome!

Joe Glanfield, Olympic Silver medallist in the 470 Sailing class was on hand to inspire and motivate the girls to have a go at sports such as Gig Rowing, Kayaking and Bellboating. The day was a great success with everyone trying something new and challenging themselves in many ways.

We were also lucky to have Robyn Pearcey the current British Female Champion Surf Kayaker with us for the day to demonstrate some kayak moves and run a master class.

The day was supported by Lloyds TSB as part of National School Sports Week - and looks set to become an annual event with Monday 21st June 2010 being the next likely outdoors day.

If you would be interested in getting involved in this day (taking part or providing an activity), then please contact Emma Goolden - SSCo for Plymouth High School for Girls on 07864 701684 or email egoolden@phsg.org.

The Bikeability Level 2 course teaches you how to ride your bike safely on the roads, it will help to build your confidence when travelling on minor roads, crossing roundabouts and negotiating junctions. You will gain a nationally recognised certificate that is valid for as long as you ride your bike, so is well worth doing!

If you are interested in completing your Level 2 Bikeability certificate during the summer term then find Miss Felton or Mrs Goolden to add your name to the list for the next course which will happen before the end of the Summer term. It's free and all equipment is provided, you just need to be able to ride a bike.

This opportunity is for Year 7's only, so be quick,  as it'll be too late once you're in Year 8!!