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Growing up in Hampshire, I was aware of the formidable reputation of PGS from an early age and am hugely proud to now lead such a prestigious school in a part of the country that I love and have always considered home.
PGS is a family school with each generation supporting the next, whether that is a Senior School pupil acting as a reading mentor for a Junior School pupil, an experienced OP offering work experience to a younger OP straight out of university, or a parent contributing their expertise to conduct practice interviews with sixth formers.
Our aspiration is to help every pupil achieve the very best they can in every aspect of their lives. The support we give our pupils to develop as individuals and as a community are at the heart of PGS, as we seek to prepare them to flourish in life beyond the famous Arch.
We also aspire to have a lifelong relationship with every member of the PGS family, and have created this secure portal to help every individual - OP, parent, member of staff, donor or friend - stay connected with the school and each other, wherever they happen to be in the world.
Once registered, you can keep up-to-date with developments at the school, re-connect with long lost friends, share personal news, seek or offer careers advice, book your place at alumni and school events…and much more.
I hope you will welcome this opportunity to stay connected with our warm and vibrant community.
Enjoy exploring!
David Wickes, Head
An exploration of journalist/authors Christopher and Peter Hitchens' fascinating connections to PGS. More...
Funeral details for Deborah Jennings, long-serving Lower and Junior School teacher More...
The story of photographic pioneer, Francis J Mortimer OP, who was killed in London during WW2 More...
The late David Linaker (OP 1943-49) shared this memory of a legendary PGS master and war-time bursar. More...
We are thrilled to offer alumni, parents, former staff and current staff the opportunity to compete in a special charity golf day at Southwick Golf Club. The main competition will take the Texas Scramble format and there will be other prizes up for grabs on the day:&nb… Read more
The recent heads of PGS; Tim, James, Anne and David invite former colleagues to join them at the Still and West in Old Portsmouth for drinks on Saturday 31st May between 16:30 and 19:00. Parking will be available at the school. Current staff a… Read more
Calling all members of the Class of 2018...* We'd love to see you for your first official reunion. Catch up with friends and former teachers, visit some of your favourite haunts and see how many times you can spot yourself in our display from the archive. B… Read more
This year we celebrate 10 years of The William Smith Fund. In the last decade generous supporters have helped raise over £5 million for life-changing bursaries, ensuring we can open doors for young bright minds who enrich our school. Join us for a beautiful … Read more
Are you a current university student or recent graduate? Perhaps you're doing an apprenticeship or have completed a Gap Year. If so, our Year 12 pupils would love to learn from you. Come and share your insider knowledge and help our pupils work ou… Read more
Did you leave Sixth Form in the summer of 1974? (Or would have if you'd stayed for A levels?) If so, by popular demand, you are invited back to the School. Join your former classmates for refreshments, a display from the Archive and a chance to see what has (and hasn… Read more