As the oldest school in the Portsmouth, we honour the legacy of Dr William Smith, our Founder, while offering our pupils a forward-looking preparation for the modern world. We wish the members of our community to be both happy and successful, and our purpose as a school is to offer an outstanding education that prepares each individual to lead a fulfilled and purposeful life. In the spirit of our founder we encourage our pupils to think not only about where they will be at 18 but where they aspire to be at 25. Portsmouth is, after all, a city concerned with destinations. We wish the members of the PGS community to: - Be happy and thrive - Enjoy learning and pursue success to the best of their ability - Be prepared for the changing world beyond school - Make an active contribution and live purposeful lives - Develop a sense of identity and to be their own person