Southend High School for Girls marked Remembrance Day with a moving service honouring those who served and sacrificed in conflict, including former SHSG students who served in 1943. Students and staff came together in reflection, while Head Student Mayah G and Deputy Head Student Lilyrose H represented the school at Southend’s Remembrance Sunday service.
The week also celebrated outstanding student achievement. Madison B and Alex A were recognised among the top 100 winners in the prestigious Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award 2026, while Jocelyn A (Year 13) was named Youth Volunteer of the Year at the Southend Volunteer Awards for her contribution to the Southend Youth Council. Students benefited from a range of enriching academic and careers opportunities.
The Debating Society welcomed DebateHub founder Michael Hepburn for a specialist workshop, while Green Careers Week encouraged students to explore sustainability-focused career pathways. Year 12 mathematicians attended the Maths in Action conference in Westminster, and Sociology students gained valuable insights from leading academics at the Sociology in Action Conference. Creativity also flourished through the Planet Action Photography Competition, which attracted more than 110 entries across a range of categories, showcasing exceptional talent from students across the school.
Alongside these achievements, the school shared important updates on Anti-Bullying Week, flu vaccinations, school photograph collections, PE fixtures, and upcoming safety procedures, reflecting another busy and successful period in the SHSG community.