Sixth Form News
A list of Sixth Form news stories from the start of the 2020-2021 academic year to the present day.
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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
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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
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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
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‘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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Carol Services bring SGS community together
Carol Services bring SGS community together The SGS community came together in the stunning surroundings of St George’s Church as we held the Senior School and Junior School Carol Services.
Thursday 14th December 2023
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Drama students take panto on the road
Drama students take panto on the road This Christmas season, SGS took their panto ‘Cinderella’ on the road as they visited Blackfriars Academy to perform their hilarious take on the classic fairy tale and to run workshops with the drama students at the special school.
Monday 11th December 2023
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Musicians welcome in festive period with a cracking Christmas Concert
Musicians welcome in festive period with a cracking Christmas Concert The audience at the 2023 Christmas Concert were treated to a range of festive and non-festive songs as a number of the school’s musical ensembles performed in the Dining Hall.
Thursday 7th December 2023
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Cinderella brings a seasonal sparkle
Cinderella brings a seasonal sparkle The Drama department’s fabulous production of the pantomime ‘Cinderella’ had the Main Hall audience in stitches.
Thursday 7th December 2023
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Musicians marvel at amazing Autumn Concert
Musicians marvel at amazing Autumn Concert Our incredible musicians kicked off the year of formal concerts at SGS with an excellent evening of music in the Dining Hall for the Autumn Concert.
Friday 24th November 2023
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Remembrance brings the SGS community together
Remembrance brings the SGS community together Pupils and staff across the Junior and Senior Schools held Remembrance Services in memory of those who gave their lives in the service of their country.
Thursday 16th November 2023
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Travel Award winner Charlie relishes German adventure
Travel Award winner Charlie relishes German adventure Charlie Harrison, former Head Boy and one of the co-winners of the Albert Johnston Travel Award, had a great experience as he visited the cities of Berlin, Leipzig and Dresden during a tour of Germany.
Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Taking Stock Issue 84 now available
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