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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.

  • First Year Residential 2021 - pupils in cave

    Taking Stock Issue 78 now available

    The 2021 Autumn/Winter 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.

    Wednesday 17th November 2021

  • Students take part in the History Podcast Project

    History podcast shines light on inspirational black figures

    During the year the SGS History department are making a series of podcasts which will be released at certain points throughout 2021-2022.

    Tuesday 9th November 2021

  • The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe poster

    Excitement builds for autumn Drama Production

    This year’s autumn Drama Production is ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’ and the excitement within the SSG community is palpable with the performance dates fast approaching.

    Tuesday 9th November 2021

  • Black History Month window display

    SGS marks Black History Month

    October was Black History Month in the UK and pupils and staff have taken part in a range of activities.

    Wednesday 3rd November 2021

  • SGS musicians have been selected for The Hallé Orchestra

    Talented musicians secure Hallé selection

    A number of talented SGS musicians are celebrating after being offered places in the Hallé Youth Orchestra and the Hallé Youth Choir.

    Monday 25th October 2021

  • Pupils in a Chemistry laboratory

    Open Events 2021 – Book your place now

    The staff and pupils at Stockport Grammar School are looking forward to welcoming you for a series of Open Events scheduled for this Autumn Term.

    Friday 1st October 2021

  • A double page from the 2021 Art Catalogue

    Catalogue showcases stunning creativity of artists

    The amazing artistic ability of last year’s A-level and GCSE Art students has been documented in a colourful and jam-packed gallery catalogue.

    Thursday 30th September 2021

  • Clara Zelhof will play the violin and piano in the Junior RNCM

    Musicians impress with RNCM offers and exam distinctions

    Gifted SGS musicians have demonstrated their burgeoning talent with two pupils being selected for the Junior Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) and a raft of impressive exam results.

    Friday 24th September 2021

  • Pleased students collect their A-level results

    A-level Results: Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

    Well done to our Upper Sixth who are collecting their A-level results this morning, with 86% of the grades awarded at A* to B and 58% at A* and A. You are a fantastic year group and we are immensely proud of your hard work and achievements!

    Tuesday 10th August 2021

  • Taste of Dance 2021

    Dancers shine on the stage

    Fifth Year and Sixth Form dancers put on a stunning show as they performed in a ‘Taste of Dance’, a smaller scale live-streamed dance show put on towards the end of the 2020-2021 academic year.

    Tuesday 3rd August 2021

  • Nursery pupils playing outside

    Issue 77 of Taking Stock now available

    The final issue of the school’s termly magazine, Taking Stock, of the 2020-2021 academic year is now available to download and read from the Magazines and Publications section of the school website.

    Wednesday 28th July 2021

  • Like, Literary's editorial team

    SGS showcases literary talent

    Following last year’s successful launch, we are delighted that the school’s literary magazine ‘Like, Literary’ has returned for a second edition.

    Thursday 1st July 2021

  • Issue Six of SGS Historian

    Latest SGS Historian edition now released

    Issue Six of the ‘SGS Historian’, a magazine created by Lower Sixth pupils in the History department, is now available to read.

    Friday 18th June 2021

  • Jonny Parks talk at the 2021 Higher Education Conference

    Higher Education Conference 2021

    Lower Sixth students attended a two-day Higher Education conference held at school to assist them with their forthcoming applications for University, Higher and Degree level apprenticeships and the world of work.

    Tuesday 15th June 2021

  • Sophia has been offered places at various Stage Schools including Laine Theatre Arts

    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

  • Students with their Industrial Cadets Gold Project certificates

    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

  • Upper Sixth students celebrate University offers

    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

  • Founder's Day 2021 cover image

    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

  • String Quartet perform in the Hallam Hall

    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

  • SGS Sport Inspires cover image

    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