Devonport High School For Girls

Culinary Chemistry! - 25 Yr10-Yr13 students attended an RSC supported lecture by Dr Josh Smalley at Plymouth University accompanied by Mrs Tribe and Mrs Pierce after school on Monday. We were treated to an insight into his research work within chemical biology, the many overlaps between baking and chemistry, transferable skills in chemistry, the chemistry behind making meringues and what being in the Bake Off tent was like! The lecture ended with a beautiful and delicious fruit, cream and meringue treat for all! Dr Josh is a passionate science communicator, presenter and baker, with a doctorate in chemical biology. He was a finalist of the 2023 series of The Great British Bake Off, being renowned for his impressive showstopper bakes and steadfast attention to detail. In 2024 Josh founded the Science Kitchen at the University of Leicester, where he brings together the worlds of science and baking to deliver lectures, demonstrations and videos to enthuse the public and inspire the next generation of scientists. @joshpsmalley #plymuni

Ten Tors Training – Final Push! A huge shout out to all of our incredible 35 and 45-mile teams who have now completed their final training walk before the big event! We've come a long way since we first set off in October. Over the past seven months, our young people have faced every challenge Dartmoor could throw at themrain, wind, aching feet, and very early morningsand they've taken it all in their stride. This weekend's walk summed it up perfectly: Saturday began grey, wet and pretty grim... but spirits stayed high and we even managed a dry camp that evening. Sunday started with a 04:30 wake-up and a 06:00 startfinishing with a well-earned second breakfast at Fox Tor Café! Despite everything they've endured, our teams have remained upbeat, resilient, and full of humour. One of the leaders watched a group walk in today, still laughing and chatting, and thoughtjob done. It's been a privilege to witness these young people grow in confidence, solve problems without the help of a phone, and make good decisions under pressure. The skills they've developed will stay with them for life. One last big walk awaitsin just two weeks.

Behind the Scenes with Theatre Royal Plymouth On Thursday 24th April, a select group of Drama students had the exciting opportunity to attend a talk with Hugh Borthwick, Head of Production, and Delia Lancaster, Head of Costume at Theatre Royal Plymouth. Students were treated to an inspiring and insightful glimpse into life behind the curtain, as Hugh and Delia shared personal stories, industry wisdom, and a wealth of experience from their remarkable careers in theatre. Their anecdotes were not only heartwarming but also offered a real understanding of the creativity, collaboration, and dedication it takes to bring a production to life. A huge thank you to Hugh and Delia for generously giving their time to inspire the next generation of theatre professionals!