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Junior School News


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

  • Year One pupils have fun during World Book Day 2023

    Junior School World Book Day activities inspire thought-provoking discussions

    Junior School pupils marked World Book Day by taking part in a wide range of creative and thought-provoking activities.

    Monday 6th 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

  • Year Three pupils reading in the Library

    Nursery, Reception and Years Three and Four Open Event 2023

    If your child is just starting their educational journey or if they are ready to make the leap from Infants to Juniors, book on our Nursery, Reception and Years Three and Four Open Event and let us show you the world of opportunity and adventure that awaits at Stockport Grammar Junior School (SGJS).

    Wednesday 1st March 2023

  • Pupils with their artwork at the 2023 Year 5 Art Competition

    Year 5 artists showcase creativity at SGS exhibition

    Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the Stockport Grammar School Year 5 Art Competition welcomed 127 artists from 18 local primary schools to an exhibition evening to showcase their work to family and friends.

    Friday 10th February 2023

  • Pupils build a snowman at Year Five STEM Club

    STEM Club tasks fuels creativity of Year Five pupils

    Year Five pupils at STEM Club have had a great time taking part in a range of creative tasks so far this academic year.

    Monday 30th 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

  • Pupils do the actions during the 2022 Key Stage One Nativity

    Christmas activities fuel the festive spirit of Juniors

    Junior School pupils fully embraced the festive season as they took part in a wide range of activities and events in the run up to Christmas.

    Friday 16th December 2022

  • Singers at the Senior School Carol Service 2022 at St George's Church

    SGS community comes together for Carol Services

    The atmospheric and impressive St George’s Church played host to our annual Senior and Junior School Carol Services.

    Thursday 15th December 2022

  • Santa with his elves at the 2022 SPA Christmas Fair

    SPA kick off festive season at Christmas Fair

    The Stopfordian Parents’ Association (SPA) were thrilled to welcome the SGS community to their Christmas Fair at the end of November.

    Wednesday 7th December 2022

  • Nursery pupils proudly hold their rolls from the bakery

    Trips enhance Juniors’ understanding of subjects

    As well as lessons in the classroom and within the school site, SGS pupils often embark on trips to support and strengthen their understanding of topics.

    Wednesday 23rd November 2022

  • SGS marks Remembrance Day 2022

    SGS marks Remembrance Day 2022

    On 11th November, staff and pupils from both the Senior and Junior Schools joined Old Stopfordians and guests to remember those who gave their lives in battle.

    Tuesday 15th November 2022

  • Pupils on Second Year Outward Bound Trip

    Taking Stock Issue 81 now available

    The Autumn 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.

    Thursday 3rd November 2022

  • Black History Month Display in the Junior School

    Role models inspire Juniors during Black History Month

    October is Black History Month and the Junior School have been marking it in a number of ways.

    Wednesday 19th October 2022

  • Poet Ian Bland reading a poem devised by Junior School pupils

    Visits from writers inspire SGS students

    Over the years Stockport Grammar School has welcomed a wide range of great writers onto the site to deliver talks, carry out book signings and conduct workshops. In the space of one week, we were delighted to have wordsmiths David Farr, Ian Bland and Matt Dickinson impart their wisdom to appreciative audiences.

    Wednesday 12th October 2022

  • Members of the Halle Youth Orchestra

    Masterful musicians secure places on national ensembles

    Talented SGS musicians from Year Six to Sixth Form are celebrating after being selected for a range of highly-respected national ensembles.

    Wednesday 5th October 2022

  • Nursery pupils reading a book

    Youngsters seamlessly settle into life at SGJS

    As we approach the end of September, it is amazing to see that the girls and boys in Nursery and Reception have been settling into life at Stockport Grammar Junior School really well.

    Tuesday 27th September 2022

  • Junior School Prefects with Headmaster

    Year Six pupils thrilled to take up positions of responsibility

    Stockport Grammar Junior School is committed to developing the skills of citizenship, personal responsibility and care for one another. As part of this commitment, Year Six pupils were invited to apply for positions of responsibility. Below is the list for the 2022-2023 academic year.

    Thursday 15th September 2022

  • Pupils in a Chemistry lesson

    Book your place for our 2022 Open Events

    We are delighted to launch our Open Event dates for the 2022-2023 Autumn Term! You are warmly invited to join us to discover how we inspire, develop and support our pupils.

    Thursday 28th July 2022

  • The official opening of the Sixth Form Centre

    Double celebrations at opening of new Nursery and new Sixth Form Centre

    Speech Day at Stockport Grammar School was an extra-special occasion this year with the official openings of the new Nursery and Sixth Form Centre buildings by Chairman of Governors Mr Christopher Dunn.

    Tuesday 26th July 2022

  • Lower Sixth 2022 Sports Day medal winners

    Amazing athletic ability on show at Sports Days

    Towards the end of the Summer term, Senior and Junior School pupils took part in track and field events to earn points for their Houses during their Sports Days.

    Tuesday 12th July 2022