Support our local Poole Food Bank! 🎁 Bring non-perishable food and self-care items to Reception 10–14 October 2025. Thank you for helping our community!
Author of the Week!
📚Author of the Week: Benjamin Zephaniah
Book: Face
A compelling novel about friendship, identity, and self-expression, told in Zephaniah’s distinctive voice. It follows Martin, a teenager whose life changes after a car accident leaves him with facial injuries. As he navigates the reactions of friends, family, and strangers, the novel explores what really defines us and how we find confidence in who we are.
#authoroftheweek #parkstonegrammarschool
Gold DofE Success!
We are so proud to share that all 16 of our Year 12 students who completed the Gold DofE qualifying expedition in Dartmoor passed with flying colours! For 4 days and 3 nights, they hiked up to 22km a day, carrying everything they needed and tackling every challenge with resilience and teamwork. Our assessors were so impressed by their determination—especially Justin, whose enthusiasm shone through, and Shania, who led her team with confidence. Every student has shown remarkable progress since their practice expedition. Congratulations to all!
#GoldDofE #Dartmoor #Year12Success #OutdoorChallenge #StudentPride #TeamWork #achievementunlocked
British Nationals!
Over the summer, our student Chloe has been making waves on the water! ⛵️ At the British Nationals, she was 2nd Junior girl, 1st British girl, and finished an impressive 41st overall out of 140 boats across ages 10–15. She followed this up at the Irish Nationals, taking 5th overall and finishing as the 1st girl in a fleet of 70 talented sailors.👏
Well done, Chloe – outstanding achievements so far!
Top 3 Finalists in Europe!
🌟 Huge Congratulations to our “Cookie Crumblr” team! 🌟
We are so proud of our Sixth Form Students Suhani, Jiya, Alice, and Danisha, who have been named Top 3 finalists in Europe for the Girls Go Circular Student Challenge! 👏💻🔐
Their innovative cybersecurity idea has wowed an international jury, and they’ll now be pitching their solution live on stage in Brussels at the Women and Girls in STEM event this October.
👉 Voting is still open! Show your support and cast your vote here: https://eit-girlsgocircular.eu/vote-now/🗳️💙
This is an incredible achievement — well done, Team Crumblr! You inspire us all with your creativity, teamwork, and vision for a safer digital world. 🌍
#GirlsGoCircular #WomenInSTEM #STEMEducation #CyberSecurity #StudentSuccess #FutureLeaders #ParkstoneProud
Sports News!
Ava showcased her talent at the Cycle Speedway World Championships! 🚴♀️✨
After racing in the Women’s Championships and making it through to the semi-finals, she went on to compete in the Under 16s Girls World Championships in Ipswich. At just 13 years old, Ava rode brilliantly in the finals, finishing in joint 6th place out of 16 riders.
👏 What an amazing achievement – congratulations, Ava! Your hard work and determination are an inspiration to us all.
#StudentSuccess #CycleSpeedway #WorldChampionships #Inspiration #FutureChampion #proudschool
Our Reception Glow-up!
We are loving our new Reception glow-up!
Take a look at how beautiful our refurbished Reception area looks.
Considering A-Levels?
Parkstone Sixth Form welcomes internal and external applications. External Applicant? Apply online here: parkstone.poole.sch.uk/sixth-form/cur
Black Lives Matter
Parkstone Grammar School Statement:
In response to the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement, the school is constantly reflecting on how it can play a positive role going forward. We realise we have a duty to send out a clear message that racism is not tolerated.
We are categorical that we will not tolerate racism and that ignorance and prejudice are never acceptable. We acknowledge that schools can play a major role in dismantling systemic racism.
We have made some progress via our curriculum, ethos and vision, but we also know that there is much still to do and it is appropriate that we reflect on how we can continue to play a positive role going forwards. We are committed to listening to our community, to drive change and to better equip our students with the knowledge they need to understand and address complex social issues as well as recognise and combat racism.
Student Senior Team 2025-26
Introducing our ‘Student Senior Team 2025-26’ : Head Girl – Sophia along with Deputies: Grace, Kate, Shannah, Yazz and Zoya. Congratulations to the team!
