Senior School News
A list of Senior School news stories from the start of the 2020-2021 academic year to the present day.
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Taking Stock Issue 84 now available
The Autumn 2023 edition of the school’s termly magazine, Taking Stock, is now available to download and read from the Magazines and Publications section of the school website.
Monday 6th November 2023
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Celebrating Duke of Edinburgh’s Award success
The 16th annual Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Presentation Evening celebrated the hard work of the school’s pupils who took part at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels this year.
Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Pupils mark Black History Month 2023
October was Black History Month and pupils in both the Senior and Junior Schools took part in a range of activities to mark the occasion. Below is a snapshot of a few of these activities. SGS History Podcast In the Senior School, the History department produced a podcast that focussed on inspirational black women from […]
Monday 30th October 2023
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Pupils impress Sports department with commitment and desire
As we approached half-term, the Sports department took time to reflect on how the season has gone so far.
Monday 23rd October 2023
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Awe-inspiring museum collections thrill enthusiastic biologists
Following on from their expedition to Honduras, Biology pupils from Fifth Year to Sixth Form visited the Natural History Museum in London at the invitation of Dr Erica McAlister, the Senior Curator for invertebrates and internationally renowned Diptera (flies) expert.
Thursday 19th October 2023
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First Years make memories on unforgettable residential
Pupils in First Year threw themselves into activities during their action-packed residential in the Derbyshire Dales.
Tuesday 17th October 2023
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SGS chosen for prestigious choreography and performance project
We are delighted that Stockport Grammar School has been successful with an application for a place on Sadler’s Wells’ Making Moves choreography and dance performance project!
Monday 16th October 2023
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Fitness Suite redeveloped thanks to SPA support
Senior School pupils will be able to benefit from new equipment and a renovated Fitness Suite thanks to support from the Stopfordian Parents’ Association (SPA).
Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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Adventure awaits at Aberdovey
During the last week of the academic year, more than 100 adventurous Second Year pupils headed to Wales to take part in a challenging adventure at Outward Bound Aberdovey.
Monday 2nd October 2023
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Hallé ensemble selections thrill talented musicians
The school’s talented musicians consistently impress the SGS community at concerts and recitals and a number of them are celebrating after being selected for Hallé ensembles.
Thursday 28th September 2023
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Students look to the future at Careers Convention 2023
It was a pleasure to welcome more than 300 pupils and parents to the 2023 Careers Convention.
Wednesday 27th September 2023
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We are Platinum! Arts Council award highest rating
We are delighted to announce that Stockport Grammar School has received the highest possible rating from the Arts Council England, with a Platinum Artsmark Award.
Friday 22nd September 2023
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First Year French trip boosts linguistic skills
Towards the end of the 2022-2023 academic year, First Year pupils crossed the Channel to enjoy a few days in France where they worked on their language skills and found out more about the country and its people.
Monday 18th September 2023
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Biologists relish expedition to Honduras
At the end of the Summer term 17 pupils from Fifth Year to Upper Sixth embarked on a Biology expedition with the biodiversity research and conservation organisation, Operation Wallacea.
Tuesday 12th September 2023
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Friendship, fun and fundraising – celebrating the SPA year
Thanks to the amazing Stopfordian Parents’ Association volunteers, each year the SGS community of parents and pupils comes together to have fun while raising funds to enhance the children’s school experience. Every parent is automatically a member and invited to attend the AGM on the 28th September (6.30pm in the Governors’ Room).
Friday 8th September 2023
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Book your place for our 2023 Open Events
We are delighted to launch our Open Event dates for the 2023-2024 Autumn Term! You are warmly invited to join us to discover how we inspire, develop and support our pupils.
Friday 8th September 2023
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GCSE Results 2023: Well done to our fabulous Fifth Years
Well done to our fabulous Fifth Years on their amazing GCSE results!
Thursday 24th August 2023
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A-level Results: Congratulations to the Class of 2023!
Congratulations to our Upper Sixth on their fantastic A-Level results!
Thursday 17th August 2023
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Religious Studies pupils expand their knowledge during places of worship trips
During the Summer term, Religious Studies pupils visited different places of worship to expand their knowledge of the subject and find out more about different religions. Gita Bhavan Hindu Temple Third Year pupils headed to the Gita Bhavan Hindu Temple for a “fascinating and intriguing” religious and cultural experience. Before visiting the temple, the girls […]
Wednesday 26th July 2023
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Speech Day celebration of students’ success
The grand surroundings of the Stockport Plaza played host to the 2023 Senior School Speech Day as the school community came together to celebrate a year of success at SGS.
Monday 10th July 2023