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".

After 14 unforgettable years at our school, the brilliant Ms Jeffrey is hanging up her red pen and heading off into a very well-deserved...

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

Honourable mentions, merits and prize-giving events: it has been a successful term for students entering prestigious competitions for...

by Charlotte S, Clemmie P and Mia C Our feminist society, FemBookSoc, ended this term by delivering two assemblies for Diversity Week –...

There is now a wide range of co-curricular activities on offer to any student wishing to write, read and explore various, exciting...

by Clemmie P, Mia C and Charlotte S We've been incredibly busy in FemBookSoc recently, hosting a series of thought-provoking...

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...

A favourite in the school calendar, World Book Day 2025 did not disappoint! It was a chance to celebrate the joy of reading and our...

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

Year 10 student Sophie I was 'Highly Commended' in this year's overall GDST Creative Writing Prize for the Years 10 & 11 category....

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

by Ms Nylinder, the Librarian The Autumn term has been packed with activities involving reading and sharing good books. The Year 7...

FemBookSoc (photo above) continues to explore a wide variety of topics through a feminist lens. It has been very well attended this term...

Year 13 English students explored an exhibition of the Rossettis at Tate Britain to extend their knowledge of the poet Christina...

Our Sixth Form English students were excited to welcome actress Patsy Ferran to Putney this term for a workshop on their set text, A...