Dear parents,

I hope that you have found the introduction of our email newsletter to be a useful means of keeping up to date with the ever-expanding range of activities which go on at Stockport Grammar School. The rapid increase in the number of visitors to our website – in fair weather as well as foul – suggests that the traditional format of a termly letter from the headmaster is becoming a little outdated. Hence this letter is a little shorter than many of its predecessors.

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Dear parents,

It is pleasing to reflect, as we reach the end of the summer term, on a year that has seen the children involve themselves so enthusiastically not just in their academic studies but also in music, drama, sports and a whole host of other activities that enrich their experience. Pupils have departed for visits to destinations as far flung as Switzerland, Barcelona, Normandy, New York, Sorrento, Malta, California and Nantes, as well as numerous trips to locations closer to home. Even the rival attraction of the World Cup has not deterred pupils from playing their full part in the summer calendar of activities, and the support of parents at the many end of year events is a testament to the vibrancy of the school.

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Dear parents,

Even snow-bearing clouds can carry silver linings! The closure of the school for the first time in over 20 years gave us the opportunity to review the effectiveness of our winter weather arrangements and refine them in the light of modern communication technology. As a result, there has been a very considerable increase in the number of visits to our website, with many members of the wider school community now consulting it on a regular basis. The site is updated each day and, consequently, some of the items in this letter, may seem familiar to regular readers. I would also take this opportunity to commend the recently published edition of the Stopfordian, a copy of which you should have already received. It is essential reading for all wishing to gain a fuller appreciation of the extensive range of opportunities, activities and achievements which shape and reflect the academic and personal development of our boys and girls.

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