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Senior School News


A list of Senior School news stories from the start of the 2020-2021 academic year to the present day.

  • Sixth Formers enjoy enlightening Chemistry Race competition

    Sixth Formers enjoy enlightening Chemistry Race competition During the Spring half-term break, four Lower Sixth Chemistry students made the journey to the University of Cambridge to take part in the 5th Annual Chemistry Race competition.

    Wednesday 6th March 2024

  • Mathematicians pick up medals at birthplace of UK codebreaking

    Mathematicians pick up medals at birthplace of UK codebreaking Congratulations to Mia Krywonos, Thomas Mo and Luke Constantine-Williams who have been awarded silver medals in this year’s National Cipher Challenge.

    Tuesday 5th March 2024

  • Spring term sports success

    Spring term sports success Spring-time energy is everywhere at SGS, particularly in the pupils’ enthusiasm for all things sporty – from the fields, to the netball courts, dance studio, climbing wall, sports hall and swimming pool – in lessons and co-curricular. And our teams have also tackled the term full on, with success in an […]

    Monday 4th March 2024

  • A girl abseiling on an outdoor trip

    ‘Vibrant and Welcoming’: Inspection 2023

    ‘Vibrant and Welcoming’: Inspection 2023 We are delighted to share the results of our Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) Routine Inspection Report from November 2023. Our school is one of the first in the North West to be inspected under the new ISI Inspection Framework which came into effect in September 2023. vibrant and welcoming community […]

    Thursday 29th February 2024

  • Sixth Formers celebrate University offer success

    Sixth Formers celebrate University offer success Following the recent ISI Inspection observation that “pupils are well prepared for life beyond school and for the next stage of their education”, it is no surprise that many of our Upper Sixth students have already received news of exciting future opportunities.

    Thursday 29th February 2024

  • Dancers excited to take to the stage

    Dancers excited to take to the stage The school’s dancers have a busy few weeks ahead as they display their talent on the stage at a number of events. Spring Dance Show The excitement is ramping up as we approach this year’s Spring 2024 Dance Show, ‘This Is The Place’. The show, which takes place […]

    Thursday 29th February 2024

  • Fourth Years develop maths skills during Disneyland Paris trip

    Fourth Years develop maths skills during Disneyland Paris trip Fourth Year mathematicians learnt how to design rollercoasters during a magical trip to Disneyland Paris.

    Thursday 22nd February 2024

  • Pupils deepen subject understanding in southern Spain

    Pupils deepen subject understanding in southern Spain Nineteen Art and Religious Studies pupils from Fourth Year to Sixth Form enjoyed the chance to explore architectural jewels in southern Spain.

    Wednesday 21st February 2024

  • Pupils performing in Liverpool Anglican Cathedral

    Liverpool trip delights singers

    Liverpool trip delights singers Sixty-five First and Second Year singers embraced the opportunity to perform at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, Britain’s largest cathedral.

    Thursday 8th February 2024

  • The cast of the 2024 Classics Play

    Students shine in Classics Play performances

    Students shine in Classics Play performances Sixth Form students had the Hallam Hall audience ‘quacking’ up during performances of this year’s Classics Play, ‘Birds’.

    Monday 5th February 2024

  • Pupils from local primary schools with their entries for the 2024 Year 5 Art Competition

    SGS Year 5 Exhibition showcases amazing artwork

    SGS Year 5 Exhibition showcases amazing artwork The 11th annual Stockport Grammar School Year 5 Art Competition welcomed 84 artists from 11 local primary schools to an exhibition evening to showcase their work to family and friends.

    Friday 2nd February 2024

  • Taster Days 2024 invite

    Taster Day dates for 2024

    Taster Day dates for 2024 This summer we are running three Senior School Taster Days for Year 5 children from local primary schools on Wednesday 22nd May, Thursday 23rd May and Wednesday 19th June. The days will be focused around a series of fun and educational activities.

    Tuesday 30th January 2024

  • Third Year Art pupils inside Stockport Town Hall

    Stockport and Leeds offer up precious source material for artists

    Stockport and Leeds offer up precious source material for artists Creative Senior School pupils travelled to Stockport and Leeds to gather source material for their project work.

    Friday 26th January 2024

  • Musicians performing at the 2024 Winter Concert

    Ensembles delight Winter Concert audience

    Ensembles delight Winter Concert audience Eight ensembles displayed their musical talent at the first concert of the calendar year – the Winter Concert.

    Thursday 25th January 2024

  • Second Year pupils listen to a talk during a visit to Gatley Synagogue

    Synagogue visit furthers pupils’ understanding of Jewish faith

    Synagogue visit furthers pupils’ understanding of Jewish faith As part of their places of worship visits, Second Year Religion, Philosophy and Ethics pupils visited Gatley Synagogue (Yeshurun Hebrew Congregation) to learn more about the Jewish faith. The trip took place just before the festival of Hanukkah.

    Monday 15th January 2024

  • Pupils pose for a photo during the Religious Studies and History trip to Krakow

    Students gain deeper understanding on thought-provoking Polish trip

    Students gain deeper understanding on thought-provoking Polish trip 50 Fifth Year pupils studying History and Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at GCSE gained more contextual understanding of the topics covered in the classroom as they visited the Polish city of Krakow.

    Wednesday 10th January 2024

  • Food and Nutrition students pose for a photo in front of street art in London

    Students devour on trend snacks in London

    Students devour on trend snacks in London As part of the Fifth Year non-examined assessment (NEA) preparation, Food and Nutrition students visited London where they experienced five different types of on trend food and drink.

    Wednesday 10th January 2024

  • Students outside HOME for a Spanish workshop

    MFL students at HOME on study workshops

    MFL students at HOME on study workshops Modern Foreign Languages students visited HOME in Manchester to build upon the work they have been doing in class.

    Thursday 4th January 2024

  • A-level work from the 2023 Art Catalogue

    Creativity of artists celebrated in annual catalogue

    Creativity of artists celebrated in annual catalogue Each year the Art department produce a captivating catalogue featuring the brilliant work of the year’s A-level and GCSE students.

    Tuesday 2nd January 2024

  • Alex Hartemink, the 2023-2024 Albert Johnston Travel Award winner

    Alex secures dream Australian trip thanks to Travel Award success

    Alex secures dream Australian trip thanks to Travel Award success Sixth Form student Alex Hartemink was “ecstatic” after being chosen as the winner of this year’s Albert Johnston Travel Award.

    Wednesday 20th December 2023