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 |
| 16th January 2026 | Alex Welch, Ultra-marathon runner | Support, opportunity, and fear |
| 23rd January 2026 | Mr David Shingler, Maths Teacher | Comics: A reading guide |
| 30th January 2026 | Marco Burns, Fourth Year | Why capitalism is a flawed system |
| 10th February 2026 | Niraj Arora, former pupil | Apprenticeships at the BBC |
| 13th February 2026 | June Moore, Lower Sixth | Modern musical theatre |
| 27th February 2026 | Daniel Sullivan, Fourth Year | UK Youth Parliament |
| 6th March 2026 | Tallulah Alty, Fifth Year | Disney and how it has changed over the ages |
| 13th March 2026 | Kevin Chen, Lower Sixth | Free will is an illusion |
| 2nd April 2026 | Peter Davies, Local artist | Art and social commentary |
| 24th April 2026 | Samuel Sutton and Cameron Reid, Upper Sixth |
How to give you yourself the best chance to get an apprenticeship |
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 |
| 2nd March 2026 | Matt Dickinson, author | Speaking to First Years during periods 1, 2 and 5. Third Year workshop during period 4. Book signing at 1pm. |
