Talks and Presentations
As part of our academic extension activities we offer a wide range of talks by visiting speakers, Stockport Grammar School staff, and pupils themselves. Pupils who would like to offer a talk should contact Ms Pazos. All pupils are welcome to attend and the talks are free of charge.
Spotlight On…
‘Spotlight On…’ talks generally take place on Tuesday and Friday during term time in the Library with a start time of 1.05pm.
The table below shows the talks and presentations for the 2025-2026 academic year. We will add to this list once more speakers have been confirmed.
| Date | Speaker(s) | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 26th September 2025 | Cara Bell, Upper Sixth | How globalisation threatens the field of social anthropology |
| 10th October 2025 | Eris Elsby, former pupil | The neuroscience behind emotion |
| 21st November 2025 | Hannah Johnson, Upper Sixth | Freud’s theories, relevant in modern psychology? |
| 5th December 2025 | Mr Jack Stone, Head of Academic PE | How the Three Lions have changed for the better |
| 12th December 2025 | Tabby Bloor, Upper Sixth |
The biochemistry of multiple sclerosis |
Visiting Speakers
A number of well-known and up-and-coming authors, poets, writers and speakers also visit the school to introduce their work, talk about their inspirations and to take workshops with our pupils.
The table below shows the visiting speakers for the 2025-2026 academic year. We will add to this list once further speakers have been confirmed.
| Date | Speaker | Information |
|---|---|---|
| 9th October 2025 | Julian Sedgwick, author | Speaking to Second Years during periods 1 and 2 in the Hallam Hall, talking to Third Years in the Main Hall during period 3, doing a book signing in the Library at 1.05pm |