This term has been an exciting one for Putney's Young Reporters, who have been busy crafting stories as part of Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme.   Alessia K captured the lively atmosphere of Parsons Green Dog Fair in her article Pups on Parade , complete with interviews with a sponsor, a vendor and the proud owner of the winning dog. Alessia reflects on how, "through reporting this event, I learned how to observe small details that really bring a scene to life". The photogr

Putney welcomed celebrated poet Kayo Chingonyi, the Zambian British poet featured on the English Literature IGCSE specification, for an inspiring afternoon with Year 10-13 students. Joined by peers from West London Partnership schools, Putney students enjoyed a reading, lively Q&A and fresh insights into the poems they are studying. A memorable takeaway from the poem 'Some Bright Elegance' were the lines "dance, not to be seen but free, your feet/ are made for better things".

Creative Writing 2025  has officially been released before  the sun sets on the academic year. Traditionally an autumnal treat, this...

by Ms Nylinder, the Librarian The summer term has been filled with reading initiatives, all reflecting one of Putney High School’s four...

During an after-school Harkness Discussion earlier this term, Year 11 students explored the author's experimentation with narrative form...

During the final week of the Spring Term, our Year 12 students of English Literature enjoyed a visit to the Leighton House Museum in...

by Ms Nylinder, Librarian Reading for pleasure has many benefits. While the obvious ones include promoting literacy and the ability to...

Marking the end of a busy half-term, on Tuesday 11 February parents, teachers and other special guests were wowed by the 58 finalists in...

by Ms Nylinder, the Librarian Putney High students are challenged to read a wide range of excellent books throughout the year. For the...

by Jesse F, Year 13 This term, FemBookSoc has explored the works of many seminal authors, such as Virginia Woolf, where we discussed her...

by Charlotte S, Year 12 At the beginning of the autumn term, a new ASIP ( A Study in Purple ) team inherited the school magazine and...

by Clemmie P, Year 12 In Creative Writing Society, we’ve been busy exploring creative ways to write poetry using magazines! We’ve...

A highlight of the autumn term is the publication of a new Creative Writing Anthology, pulling together the best of the best from the...

by Ms Nylinder, the Librarian The summer term has seen a range of initiatives involving the exploration of themes through fiction....

The student magazine A Study in Purple took first prize in two categories in this year's Shine School Media Awards. Awarding the team...

During Diversity Week, students in Year 9 were set the task of writing dramatic monologues inspired by the work of Carol Ann Duffy, the...

by Ms Nylinder, the Librarian The Library has partnered up with other departments this Spring Term to broaden its offer of inspiring...

Our Poetry Festival has long been a highlight of the Putney calendar, and this year’s event, judged by poet Ella Frears, was no...

The Sixth Form editorial students behind A Study in Purple were lucky enough to take part in a bespoke creative design workshop. Richard...

One Year 9 English class spent some time turning poetry into cheer! After studying poetry from Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, they...