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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Students shine in hilarious Drama production
Pupils from a range of Senior School year groups delivered two comical performances of ‘The Production That Doesn’t Quite Go As Well As Expected’.
Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Bushcraft adventure thrills excited First Years
Adventurous First Year pupils enjoyed the experience of getting closer to nature as they headed to Castle Howard in York for a Bushcraft expedition.
Tuesday 20th June 2023
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Students place themselves at heart of political system during trip
Twenty Lower Sixth students headed to London on an exciting trip that saw them visit the Houses of Parliament and the Supreme Court. For the first time the trip included a cohort of A-level Politics students, alongside prospective undergraduate social scientists eager to learn more about the legal and political workings of our system.
Monday 19th June 2023
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Teeing off for the Bursary Fund
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Stockport Grammar School’s Bursary Golf Day, in association with Vernon Building Society, was blessed with stunning blue skies, warm weather and a course in fantastic condition.
Friday 16th June 2023
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Fantastic French exchange trip delights students
Third and Fourth Year Modern Foreign Languages pupils had an amazing time as they embarked on the return leg of the school’s French exchange with Collège Sévigné.
Tuesday 13th June 2023
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Higher Education Conference 2023
Lower Sixth students learnt more about the opportunities available to them after they leave SGS at this year’s hugely informative two-day Higher Education conference.
Monday 12th June 2023
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Linguists love immersive trip to Madrid
Third and Fourth Year Modern Foreign Languages pupils enjoyed working on their linguistic skills and broadening their cultural knowledge on their trip to Madrid.
Tuesday 30th May 2023
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Historians experience memorable trip to America
Sixty historians enjoyed an action-packed tour of New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC as part of their studies.
Friday 19th May 2023
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Class of 2023: Upper Sixth students hold Leavers’ events
The excitement was palpable as Upper Sixth students held a number of Leavers’ events as they start their study leave and get ready for life beyond SGS.
Thursday 11th May 2023
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Musicians shine at Summer Concert
The talent of the school’s musicians shone bright as they entertained a delighted Dining Hall audience at the Summer Concert.
Tuesday 25th April 2023
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Whimsical Wind in the Willows production wows audiences
More than 60 students took part in a whimsical production of ‘Wind in the Willows’.
Friday 21st April 2023
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Taking Stock Issue 83 now available
The Summer 2023 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 20th April 2023
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Friendships formed as SGS students host French visitors
Modern Foreign Languages pupils were excited to welcome 18 students and two members of staff from Collège Sévigné in Paris to Stockport Grammar School at the end of the Spring term for a French Exchange trip.
Monday 17th April 2023
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Astounding collaborative production of Dido and Aeneas delights sell-out audiences
A multi-departmental production was staged in the Hallam Hall as audiences stepped back in time to Ancient Greece to watch performances of ‘Dido and Aeneas’.
Monday 27th March 2023
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Exciting opportunities await for Upper Sixth students
In recent weeks, Upper Sixth students have continued to receive news of exciting opportunities that await them once their A-level examinations have been successfully tackled and they become members of our Old Stopfordian Community. This includes offers from leading UK universities, including three offers from Oxford and Cambridge.
Wednesday 22nd March 2023
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SGS community celebrate Founder’s Day 2023
On Friday 17th March, the SGS community came together to mark Founder’s Day.
Monday 20th March 2023
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Students sparkle at stunning Spring Concert
The school’s musicians delivered amazing performances in the stunning surroundings of St George’s Church as they impressed an enchanted audience at the 2023 Spring Concert.
Friday 10th March 2023
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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
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Spanish trip inspires Religious Studies and Art students
Religious Studies and Art pupils from Fourth Year to Sixth Form travelled to Southern Spain over half term on a memorable trip to support their learning.
Friday 3rd March 2023
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Action-packed Munich trip delights Modern Foreign Languages students
Pupils from Third Year to Sixth Form enjoyed an action-packed few days in Munich during a Modern Foreign Languages trip.
Friday 3rd March 2023