Junior School News
A list of Junior School news stories from the start of the 2022-2023 academic year to the present day.
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Taking Stock Issue 86 now available
The Autumn 2024 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 7th November 2024
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Artists the focus of Black History Month display boards
To mark Black History Month 2024 Junior School pupils explored the work of different artists in their year groups. Their work was then put on display in reception.
Wednesday 30th October 2024
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Juniors focus on importance of fire safety
During October and November Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) visit schools to talk about fire safety.
Friday 25th October 2024
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Year 1 have a hoot thanks to visit from feathered friends
As part of their ‘Animals’ topic, Year 1 had a very exciting visit from Cheshire Falconry, which was kindly funded by the Stopfordian Parents’ Association.
Monday 14th October 2024
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Eco Committee delighted to achieve Green Flag award distinction
Stockport Grammar School is committed to minimising our environmental impact and offering our pupils, their parents and everyone who visits the school a safe and healthy space.
Saturday 5th October 2024
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Eighty Happy Years! Congratulations to the Junior School
This year we are delighted to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the opening of our Junior School.
Saturday 5th October 2024
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Juniors celebrate National Poetry Day
Junior School pupils celebrated National Poetry Day, the UK’s biggest mass celebration of poetry, by looking at a number of poems and stories and getting creative with a host of activities.
Friday 4th October 2024
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Open House celebrates community and heritage
We are immensely proud of our links with the local community and, from our foundation in 1487 by Sir Edmond Shaa, our place in Stockport’s history, present and future.
Tuesday 1st October 2024
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Year 6 pupils excitedly take on 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 6 pupils were invited to apply for positions of responsibility. Below is the list for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Tuesday 10th September 2024
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Juniors relish their time on residentials
Residentials are a great way for pupils to build relationships with others in their year group and to develop new skills. In the summer term, Years 3, 5 and 6 enjoyed their fun-filled trips.
Wednesday 4th September 2024
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Old Stops’ Review Issue 14 now available
The latest edition of Old Stops’ Review, our annual magazine featuring news from and interviews with Old Stopfordians, is out now.
Tuesday 3rd September 2024
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Prize Giving celebrates hard work of Juniors
Parents, pupils, and staff gathered in the Dining Hall to ring in the final event of the Junior School academic year – Prize Giving.
Thursday 1st August 2024
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Charity afternoon delights Juniors
The Junior School’s Charity team were thrilled to raise a spectacular £1,774 for The British Red Cross during the final charity event of the year.
Wednesday 24th July 2024
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Juniors showcase athletic ability at Sports Day
Sports Day brought to an end the excellent year of results and performances across the range of sports offered to all Junior School pupils.
Monday 1st July 2024
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Golf Day raises record amount for Bursary Fund
Now in its 21st year, the Stockport Grammar School Bursary Golf Day in association with Vernon Building Society saw golfers take to the course at Stockport Golf Club to raise money for the Bursary Fund.
Thursday 27th June 2024
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Junior School choir wow Blenheim and Oxford
The Year 5 and 6 Choir enjoyed a successful music tour to Blenheim and Oxford, during which they performed in Blenheim Palace Chapel and Merton College Chapel to hugely appreciative audiences.
Tuesday 25th June 2024
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Year 6 enjoy Food and Nutrition practical session
Excited Year 6 pupils were invited in to the Senior School’s Design and Technology building to participate in a Food and Nutrition practical session.
Friday 14th June 2024
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Year 6 immerse themselves in wartime experience
Year 6 pupils ventured to the Stockport Air Raid Shelters and Staircase House to experience what it would have been like to be an evacuee during wartime.
Tuesday 4th June 2024
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Taking Stock Issue 85 now available
The Spring 2024 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.
Tuesday 14th May 2024
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Successful Scottish sports tour for Year 6 pupils
Year 6 pupils spent four action-packed days in Scotland on a Sports Tour which catered for football, netball and hockey.
Tuesday 23rd April 2024






















