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Sixth Form News


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

  • Head of Sixth Form Mr Stone launches the 2023 Higher Education Conference

    Higher Education Conference 2023

    Lower Sixth students learnt more about the opportunities available to them after they leave SGS at this year’s hugely informative two-day Higher Education conference.

    Monday 12th June 2023

  • History students at the White House during their trip to America

    Historians experience memorable trip to America

    Sixty historians enjoyed an action-packed tour of New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC as part of their studies.

    Friday 19th May 2023

  • Upper Sixth students pose for a photo during Leavers' Day 2023

    Class of 2023: Upper Sixth students hold Leavers’ events

    The excitement was palpable as Upper Sixth students held a number of Leavers’ events as they start their study leave and get ready for life beyond SGS.

    Thursday 11th May 2023

  • Musicians shine at Summer Concert

    The talent of the school’s musicians shone bright as they entertained a delighted Dining Hall audience at the Summer Concert.

    Tuesday 25th April 2023

  • Grandma and the Wolf on the stage at the 2023 Year Six Production

    Taking Stock Issue 83 now available

    The Summer 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.

    Thursday 20th April 2023

  • The cast of Dido and Aeneas

    Astounding collaborative production of Dido and Aeneas delights sell-out audiences

    A multi-departmental production was staged in the Hallam Hall as audiences stepped back in time to Ancient Greece to watch performances of ‘Dido and Aeneas’.

    Monday 27th March 2023

  • Exciting opportunities await for our Upper Sixth students

    Exciting opportunities await for Upper Sixth students

    In recent weeks, Upper Sixth students have continued to receive news of exciting opportunities that await them once their A-level examinations have been successfully tackled and they become members of our Old Stopfordian Community. This includes offers from leading UK universities, including three offers from Oxford and Cambridge.

    Wednesday 22nd March 2023

  • The impressive St George's Church hosted our Founder's Day 2023 service

    SGS community celebrate Founder’s Day 2023

    On Friday 17th March, the SGS community came together to mark Founder’s Day.

    Monday 20th March 2023

  • Chorus perform at the Spring Concert 2023

    Students sparkle at stunning Spring Concert

    The school’s musicians delivered amazing performances in the stunning surroundings of St George’s Church as they impressed an enchanted audience at the 2023 Spring Concert.

    Friday 10th March 2023

  • The SGS Bursary Golf Day has been running for 20 years

    Bursary Golf Day – Play and Sponsorship Opportunities

    We are delighted to be hosting our annual Bursary Golf Day on Thursday 15th June 2023 at Stockport Golf Club, one of Cheshire’s premier golf venues. This year is the 20th edition of the fundraising event.

    Monday 6th March 2023

  • Pupils pose for a photo during their Religious Studies and Art trip to Spain

    Spanish trip inspires Religious Studies and Art students

    Religious Studies and Art pupils from Fourth Year to Sixth Form travelled to Southern Spain over half term on a memorable trip to support their learning.

    Friday 3rd March 2023

  • The girls' football 1st XI take kick off in an ISFA National Cup match

    Girls’ football focus on the season ahead

    The success of the Lionesses and the Women’s Super League has swelled interest in the sport and the pupils are displaying their passion on the pitch.

    Friday 17th February 2023

  • Pupils and staff pose for a photo during their Classics trip to Rome

    Classics trip offers invaluable Roman insight

    Pupils studying Classics at GCSE and A-Level visited Rome to appreciate the unparalleled excitement and atmosphere of the city.

    Monday 13th February 2023

  • Chamber Choir students and Music department staff pose for a photo during their trip to Cambridge

    Chamber Choir sing the praises of magical trip to Cambridge

    Members of the Chamber Choir had a wonderful action-packed day as they headed to Cambridge to perform in a joint Choral Evensong Service with the choir of Jesus College in their historic chapel.

    Tuesday 7th February 2023

  • The Spanish team at the North Schools’ Modern Languages Debating Competition

    MFL students shine at debating competition

    SGS Sixth Formers Tom Manton and Oli Bird (French team), Oliver Brindle and Charlie Harrison (German team) and Joshua Kitchen, Jake Collier and Aman Mulchand (Spanish) represented the school at the 2023 North Schools’ Modern Languages Debating Competition.

    Monday 30th January 2023

  • Rugby players Roman, Isaac, Will, Jordan, Nima, Vuso, Oscar and Toby were involved in the DPP Festival held over the Christmas period

    Rugby stars reap rewards with selections

    The hard work of the rugby players, both on and off the pitch, at Stockport Grammar School has been paying off with a number of pupils selected to represent Sale Sharks Academy, Cheshire and the North West Developing Player Pathway (DPP).

    Thursday 26th January 2023

  • The Boys Vocal Group performing at the 2023 Winter Concert

    Winter Concert kicks off calendar year in style

    The audience in a packed-out Dining Hall enjoyed a variety of performances as the Music department kicked off their Spring Term programme with the Winter Concert.

    Thursday 26th January 2023

  • First Year pupils enjoy the scenery during their 2022 residential

    Taking Stock Issue 82 now available

    The Winter 2022 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.

    Wednesday 11th January 2023

  • Editorial team of the 2022 Literary Magazine

    Latest Literary Magazine explores different generational viewpoints

    For this year’s edition of the Stockport Grammar School Literary Magazine, students looked at the idea of different generational viewpoints.

    Wednesday 4th January 2023

  • Students pose for a picture in front of stunning scenery during their Geography trip to Iceland

    Iceland trip delights geographers

    Geography students from Fourth Year to Sixth Form spent five cold, but bright, days in Iceland during Autumn half term.

    Friday 16th December 2022