Senior School News
A list of Senior School news stories from the start of the 2020-2021 academic year to the present day.
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Talented SGS dancers secure offers at prestigious dance schools
Four dancers from SGS have been offered places at prestigious dance schools after delivering fantastic performances at their auditions.
Friday 4th June 2021
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Students impress in Industrial Cadets Scheme
Six Lower Sixth students utilised their problem solving and engineering skills as they took part in this year’s Industrial Cadets Gold Project.
Monday 31st May 2021
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Second Years impress with enterprising innovations
Second Year pupils enhanced their problem solving, teamwork and communication skills as they took part in The National Enterprise Challenge’s Key Stage 3 Challenge.
Friday 28th May 2021
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SGS Art Competition celebrates young artists’ creativity
Now in its seventh year, the Stockport Grammar School Year 5 Art Competition, sponsored by Brewin Dolphin, celebrated the artwork of 220 local young artists from 59 primary schools in a virtual arena this year.
Thursday 29th April 2021
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Upper Sixth students celebrate University offers
In this most extraordinary of years, our Upper Sixth students continue to receive offers from prestigious institutions across the country.
Tuesday 27th April 2021
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Senior School Taster Sessions for children in Year Five
Each year we invite Year Five children to enjoy a day in the Senior School as they prepare for the exciting transition to secondary school.
Tuesday 6th April 2021
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SGS pupils celebrate selection for National Swimming Trials
We were delighted to learn that two of our Fifth Year pupils, Colleen Devlin and Eliza Pinkstone, had been selected to take part in the Olympic Swimming Trials in April at the London Aquatics Centre in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Thursday 25th March 2021
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Gratitude is the theme of Founder’s Day
On the 19th March we celebrated 534 years since the foundation of Stockport Grammar School by Sir Edmond Shaa, Prime Warden of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and Mayor of London. Pupils, staff and Old Stopfordians marked the occasion with a Virtual Founder’s Day Service directed by School Chaplain Reverend Leaver.
Monday 22nd March 2021
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Art Competition for Year Five children
Year Five children from local primary schools are invited to get creative this half-term and over the Easter break by producing some colourful artwork on the theme of ‘Portrait’ to enter into this year’s SGS Art Competition.
Wednesday 17th March 2021
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World Book Day celebrated in style
To mark this year’s World Book Day, pupils in the Junior and Senior Schools took part in a wide range of book-themed activities – both at home and in school.
Tuesday 9th March 2021
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Musical excellence on display
Musicians at SGS have been refining their talents with ensemble performances and, during lockdown, a series of challenges set by the Music department.
Friday 5th March 2021
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Imaginative artists create lockdown masterpieces
Artistic pupils in the Lower School have been developing their creative skills with a range of colourful and inventive lockdown projects.
Thursday 25th February 2021
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SGS named best North West independent school for sport
We are delighted to be ranked the top independent school in the North West for sport by School Sport Magazine in their annual Top 200 schools list.
Wednesday 24th February 2021
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Remote Teaching – Continuing Pupils’ Learning
Following government guidelines, Stockport Grammar Junior and Senior Schools moved to remote learning from the start of the Spring Term. All our Pre-Reception children can still be taught in school and we are delighted to see them each day as well as a small number of Junior and Senior pupils whose parents are key workers.
Wednesday 24th February 2021
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SGS community raises thousands for charities
Can You Help? SGS Philanthropy is outward looking, fresh and relevant. Could you help shape our future community involvement and giving? From foodbanks to fee support – contact Sue Mullock, Head of Development, if you can offer your time, expertise or money. Enjoy this fundraising round up from our amazing school community! Community At Stockport […]
Monday 15th February 2021
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National Success and SGS Talks Sport
Stockport Grammar School provides exceptional sporting opportunities for every child. In addition to being inclusive, we aspire to the highest level of elite performance and our teams frequently achieve national success.
Friday 5th February 2021
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Abigail Dean (OS 2007) takes the book world by storm
Former Stockport Grammar pupil Abigail Dean (OS 2007) has hit the Sunday Times bestseller lists with ‘Girl A’ her shocking debut novel about siblings who flee abusive parents.
Monday 1st February 2021
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New magazine showcases exceptional literary potential
A new literary magazine packed full of brilliant articles from pupils and staff in the English department has been developed.
Wednesday 20th January 2021
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Taking Stock Issue 76 now available
The latest issue 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.
Friday 8th January 2021
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Senior School Virtual Carol Service
Pupils and Old Stopfordians created a Virtual Christmas Celebration to mark the traditional Stockport Grammar School Carol Service, which is usually held at St. George’s Church each year.
Tuesday 15th December 2020