Devonport High School for Girls is leading State Secondary school in Plymouth. This is a Selective school for kids age 11 to 18 years. Gender - Girls
DHSG is a Specialist Languages College which was founded in 1908. We are proud of our history, but our main focus is looking to the future. In our aim of providing the best educational opportunities today, we believe that our students leave us equipped to go out into the world of the 21st Century ready to make a difference. At Devonport High School for Girls, our mission is to offer a challenging and enriching educational experience, which enables our students to develop their curiosity, confidence and aspirations, so that they leave us equipped to enjoy life in a global society. I firmly believe the key to our success is our ability to inspire young minds by providing an exciting, challenging and supportive educational environment, which offers innovative teaching methods and encourages creativity. We provide a wide range of exciting extra-curricular and enriching learning opportunities, which means that we can develop the skills, talents and potential of the whole person.
KS3
In Year 7, all students follow courses in Art, Biology, Chemistry, Citizenship, Computing, Drama, English, Food technology, French or Spanish, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies and Textiles. Our pastoral programme, delivered by our Form Tutors, covers the requirements of PSHEE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education).
KS4
In light of the changes to GCSE qualifications, the school made changes to the Key Stage 4 programme to create more time for the delivery of English and Mathematics and other EBacc subjects. It is delivered over three years with all students having the opportunity of studying ten GCSEs. The core curriculum consists of English (Literature and Language), Mathematics, Double or Separate Sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) and a Modern Foreign Language. In addition to the Core offer, our students have the opportunity to choose an additional four options including Art and Design (Fine Art), Art and Design (Textiles), Business Studies, Computer Science, Drama, Food Preparation and Nutrition, Geography, History, additional Languages (Chinese, French, German, Latin and Spanish), Music, Physical Education and Religious Studies.
Sixth Form
The school has an excellent Sixth Form that is constantly expanding. It offers excellent academic opportunities that lead to access to top-performing universities. We are part of a group of schools called The Link Partnership (TLP) where we work together to offer the most comprehensive range of subjects possible. The schools in the TLP are Devonport High School for Boys, Eggbuckland Community College and Notre Dame Roman Catholic School. Some of our students will find that they wish to study an A level in one of these other schools as it is a subject we are unable to offer. Transport costs for the movement between schools are met by the schools and not the students.
Extra-curricular opportunities
Devonport High School for Girls has a strong emphasis on developing the whole student and as part of this commitment, we offer a broad range of enriching extra-curricular opportunities. Our extra-curricular programme is delivered within the timetabled curriculum and out of normal school hours. Our staff organises a comprehensive programme of field visits and our specialist status as a Language College provides our students with many opportunities to travel abroad.
Sen
The Student Support Team is heavily involved in supporting students across all year groups providing bespoke support to meet students need. This specialist support includes SEN support, academic and pastoral mentoring, literacy support, counselling, behaviour and attendance support and links to outside agencies. They know you want the best for your child and so would ask for your cooperation in keeping us informed of any circumstance that may affect them.
Please check the school website link for details.
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