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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Ensembles shine on the stage at the Summer Concert
The school’s musicians shone brightly as six ensembles entertained an excited crowd at the 2024 Summer Concert.
Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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SGS welcomes HMC General Secretary Dr Simon Hyde
Thank you to Dr Simon Hyde, General Secretary of HMC (The Heads’ Conference), for joining us at SGS this morning. Established in 1869, HMC comprises Heads from some of the world’s finest schools and, with a membership that includes 300 Heads in the UK and Ireland, along with an additional 60 international members, HMC plays […]
Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Classical pianist Nicholas McCarthy wows London – Speech Day is next!
Nicholas McCarthy’s recent performance at the Queen Elizabeth Hall at the Southbank Centre in London drew the headline ‘So dazzling with one hand, he doesn’t need another’ from the Sunday Times. We are delighted to announce that Nicholas will be our guest speaker and will perform at Speech Day on 27th June 2024.
Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Magical memories made on sports tour to Barcelona
During the first week of the Easter Holidays, 49 pupils and six members of staff headed to Spain for the 2024 Barcelona Sports Tour.
Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Old Stop and bestselling author delivers inspiring ‘Spotlight On’ talk
We were elated to welcome former pupil and Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Abigail Dean (OS 2007) back to school ahead of the launch of her second book.
Monday 8th April 2024
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Sunday Times crowns Stockport best place to live in northwest
We’re delighted to share the news that the Sunday Times has crowned Stockport the best place to live in the northwest. We are super proud (although we knew it already, of course!).
Monday 8th April 2024
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National cup run delights U15 footballers
The U15 football team embarked on a remarkable cup run as they reached the final of the Independent Schools Football Association’s National Shield.
Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Netballers impress at National Finals
The U12, U13, U14 and U15 netball teams were excited to head to Loughborough University as they took part in their Sisters N Sport Plate Finals.
Friday 22nd March 2024
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Fun-packed German trip for Second Years
Forty Second Year pupils enjoyed a fun-packed weekend in the German cities of Cologne and Aachen on a language and culture trip.
Thursday 21st March 2024
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Music ensembles shine at Spring Concert
St George’s Church hosted an outstanding evening of music as a number of SGS ensembles delivered exceptional performances at the 2024 Spring Concert.
Thursday 21st March 2024
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Bursary Golf Day 2024 – Play and Sponsorship Opportunities
We are delighted to be hosting our annual Bursary Golf Day on Thursday 13th June 2024 at Stockport Golf Club, one of Cheshire’s premier golf venues.
Thursday 21st March 2024
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World Book Day celebrations in the Library
To celebrate this year’s World Book Day, the Senior School Library were delighted to welcome M A Bennett and Matt Dickinson to SGS.
Wednesday 20th March 2024
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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
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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
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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 array of national competitions […]
Monday 4th March 2024
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‘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 children are happy and thriving […]
Thursday 29th February 2024
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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
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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 at 7.30pm on Thursday 7th March and […]
Thursday 29th February 2024
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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
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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