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Sixth Form News


A list of Sixth Form news stories from the start of the 2020-2021 academic year to the present day.

  • Students pose with their certificates form the National Cipher Challenge

    Mathematicians pick up medals at birthplace of UK codebreaking

    Congratulations to Mia Krywonos, Thomas Mo and Luke Constantine-Williams who have been awarded silver medals in this year’s National Cipher Challenge.

    Tuesday 5th March 2024

  • An image of the front of the Sport's Centre

    Spring term sports success

    Spring-time energy is everywhere at SGS, particularly in the pupils’ enthusiasm for all things sporty – from the fields, to the netball courts, dance studio, climbing wall, sports hall and swimming pool – in lessons and co-curricular. And our teams have also tackled the term full on, with success in an array of national competitions […]

    Monday 4th March 2024

  • A girl abseiling on an outdoor trip

    ‘Vibrant and Welcoming’: Inspection 2023

    We are delighted to share the results of our Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) Routine Inspection Report from November 2023. Our school is one of the first in the North West to be inspected under the new ISI Inspection Framework which came into effect in September 2023. vibrant and welcoming community children are happy and thriving […]

    Thursday 29th February 2024

  • Sixth Formers celebrate University offer success

    Sixth Formers celebrate University offer success

    Following the recent ISI Inspection observation that “pupils are well prepared for life beyond school and for the next stage of their education”, it is no surprise that many of our Upper Sixth students have already received news of exciting future opportunities.

    Thursday 29th February 2024

  • Pupils pose with posters for the 2024 Dance Show

    Dancers excited to take to the stage

    The school’s dancers have a busy few weeks ahead as they display their talent on the stage at a number of events. Spring Dance Show The excitement is ramping up as we approach this year’s Spring 2024 Dance Show, ‘This Is The Place’. The show, which takes place at 7.30pm on Thursday 7th March and […]

    Thursday 29th February 2024

  • Pupils enjoy the sunshine during the 2024 Art and Religious Studies trip to Spain

    Pupils deepen subject understanding in southern Spain

    Nineteen Art and Religious Studies pupils from Fourth Year to Sixth Form enjoyed the chance to explore architectural jewels in southern Spain.

    Wednesday 21st February 2024

  • The cast of the 2024 Classics Play

    Students shine in Classics Play performances

    Sixth Form students had the Hallam Hall audience ‘quacking’ up during performances of this year’s Classics Play, ‘Birds’.

    Monday 5th February 2024

  • Musicians performing at the 2024 Winter Concert

    Ensembles delight Winter Concert audience

    Eight ensembles displayed their musical talent at the first concert of the calendar year – the Winter Concert.

    Thursday 25th January 2024

  • Students outside HOME for a Spanish workshop

    MFL students at HOME on study workshops

    Modern Foreign Languages students visited HOME in Manchester to build upon the work they have been doing in class.

    Thursday 4th January 2024

  • A-level work from the 2023 Art Catalogue

    Creativity of artists celebrated in annual catalogue

    Each year the Art department produce a captivating catalogue featuring the brilliant work of the year’s A-level and GCSE students.

    Tuesday 2nd January 2024

  • Alex Hartemink, the 2023-2024 Albert Johnston Travel Award winner

    Alex secures dream Australian trip thanks to Travel Award success

    Sixth Form student Alex Hartemink was “ecstatic” after being chosen as the winner of this year’s Albert Johnston Travel Award.

    Wednesday 20th December 2023

  • Junior School pupils sing at the front of the church at the 2023 Carol Service

    Carol Services bring SGS community together

    The SGS community came together in the stunning surroundings of St George’s Church as we held the Senior School and Junior School Carol Services.

    Thursday 14th December 2023

  • Pupils perform parts of their panto ‘Cinderella’ at Blackfriars Academy

    Drama students take panto on the road

    This Christmas season, SGS took their panto ‘Cinderella’ on the road as they visited Blackfriars Academy to perform their hilarious take on the classic fairy tale and to run workshops with the drama students at the special school.

    Monday 11th December 2023

  • Big Band performing at the 2023 Christmas Concert

    Musicians welcome in festive period with a cracking Christmas Concert

    The audience at the 2023 Christmas Concert were treated to a range of festive and non-festive songs as a number of the school’s musical ensembles performed in the Dining Hall.

    Thursday 7th December 2023

  • The cast of the 2023 Senior School pantomime 'Cinderella'

    Cinderella brings a seasonal sparkle

    The Drama department’s fabulous production of the pantomime ‘Cinderella’ had the Main Hall audience in stitches.

    Thursday 7th December 2023

  • Pupils singing at the 2023 Autumn Concert

    Musicians marvel at amazing Autumn Concert

    Our incredible musicians kicked off the year of formal concerts at SGS with an excellent evening of music in the Dining Hall for the Autumn Concert.

    Friday 24th November 2023

  • Stockport Grammar remembering those who lost their lives during the 2023 Remembrance Service

    Remembrance brings the SGS community together

    Pupils and staff across the Junior and Senior Schools held Remembrance Services in memory of those who gave their lives in the service of their country.

    Thursday 16th November 2023

  • Charlie Harrison and Frau Christmann point at an exhibit in a museum in Leipzig

    Travel Award winner Charlie relishes German adventure

    Charlie Harrison, former Head Boy and one of the co-winners of the Albert Johnston Travel Award, had a great experience as he visited the cities of Berlin, Leipzig and Dresden during a tour of Germany.

    Wednesday 8th November 2023

  • Junior School pupils pose for a photo on the riverbank during their residential

    Taking Stock Issue 84 now available

    The Autumn 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.

    Monday 6th November 2023

  • Attendees on stage at the 2023 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Presentation Evening

    Celebrating Duke of Edinburgh’s Award success

    The 16th annual Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Presentation Evening celebrated the hard work of the school’s pupils who took part at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels this year.

    Thursday 2nd November 2023