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Taking Stock


Taking Stock is the school’s termly magazine and it features news and photos from both the Senior and Junior Schools.

You can download the latest issue, or view old issues, by finding them in the list below.

Issue Features
Taking Stock Issue 54
  • On your marks - year 6 train with cycling coaches
  • Can we fix it? - 'Bob the Builder's' creator inspires pupils
  • Next stop, university - pupils on course for top universities
  • Intrepid climbers - mountaineering in Snowdonia
2.05 MB, PDF
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Taking Stock Issue 53
  • Musicians entertain  - a term of concerts and recitals
  • Helping others - juniors do their bit for charity
  • Outward bound - first years head to Derbyshire
  • TV chef’s challenge - pupils cook up a storm
1.63 MB, PDF
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Taking Stock Issue 52
  • Exam success - another great year for A-level and GCSE results
  • Music tour - musicians head to the lakes for performance and adventure
  • Cheshire champions - U14 cricketers win the Taverners Cup
  • Jubilee celebrations - Junior school pupils join in the jubilee festivities
3.46 MB, PDF
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Taking Stock Issue 51
  • Artistic differences - three artists have their artwork displayed at the Lowry in Salford Quays
  • National call-up - Rugby first XV captain plays for his country
  • Rising to the challenge - Chemistry Olympiad entrants achieve outstanding results
  • On your bike - Olympic cycling legend visits the Junior School
4.67 MB, PDF
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Taking Stock Issue 50
  • Term of sporting excellence - Senior school pupils enjoy fabulous run of successes
  • A taste of Spain - language pupils travel to Madrid to practise their Spanish
  • Growing our own - vegetable garden gets off to flying start
  • Cooking for James Martin - Jaina Mistry celebrates being named regional winner
4.03 MB, PDF
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Taking Stock Issue 49
  • Out of Africa - pupils experienced summer never to forget in Namibia
  • Jeremy brings the past to life - Jeremy Dunn wins top prize at historical story competition
  • Skilled animators win prizes - animation club members highly commended
  • Under-11s crowned champions - football team lift Holgate Shield
3.92 MB, PDF
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Taking Stock Issue 48
  • School rated outstanding - findings in from Independent Schools Inspectorate and the Parental Survey
  • “Ashes” victory - 1st Xi cricket squad defeat some of Australia’s top school sides
  • Roman mystery - 'Roman Mysteries' author Caroline Lawrence visits school
  • Climbing in Snowdonia - beautiful weather and stunning views on Snowdonia climbing trip
5.72 MB, PDF
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Taking Stock Issue 47
  • A royal visit - HRH Prince Edward visits school
  • Choir delights listeners around the globe - choir perform on BBC Radio 4’s Daily Service
  • Going back in time - Junior school pupils enjoy days as Egyptians, Romans and Victorians
  • Cross Country success - runners tackle muddy course at Woodbank Park
3.51 MB, PDF
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Taking Stock Issue 46
  • Mountaineering in the Alps - pupils venture to Swiss Alps for five days of climbing
  • Making music in the Lakes - Borrowdale Valley hosts music tour
  • The Italian job - Geography and classics travel to Sorrento
  • Cheshire Cup winners - U13 cricket team retain Cheshire Cup
2.08 MB, PDF
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Taking Stock Issue 45
  • On the world stage - diplomats gather for Model United Nations conference
  • 'Theseus' a monster hit - Ancient Greek myth brought up to date
  • Life as an evacuee - History classes visit air raid shelters
  • Hockey in the Spanish sun - squads travel to Barcelona to play matches
4.95 MB, PDF
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