The Manchester Grammar School

Well done to all our year 7 pupils who took part in this afternoon's Year 7 Track & Field Championships.
The event showcased great determination, teamwork and sporting spirit, with pupils competing enthusiastically across a range of track and field disciplines. A special mention goes to George, who won gold in the Long Jump, and to Harry, who claimed silver in the 800m – fantastic achievements.
Well done to everyone who represented the school and gave their very best throughout the afternoon.

Members of the Parents' Society were delighted to host an afternoon tea at Cibo, bringing together parents for a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon of conversation and connection. Events such as these are a wonderful opportunity to strengthen our school community, welcome new families and foster lasting friendships. Thank you to everyone who attended and to the Parents' Society for organising a lovely occasion.

We were delighted to welcome pupils from local Junior Schools to MGS today for our Orchestra Partnership Day, where they joined members of the MGS Orchestra for a day of collaboration. The event provided a wonderful opportunity for young musicians to rehearse, perform and develop their skills alongside our pupils, while sharing a passion for music in an inspiring and supportive environment. It was great to recognise year 9 pupil Jayvas taking part in the orchestra, fresh from his success in winning the year 7–10 Recital Class last night. Thank you to everyone who took part and helped make the day such a success.

Well done to all the Junior School pupils who took part in today's MGS JS Has Got Talent show. From year 3 to year 6, the audience was treated to an fantastic variety of performances, showcasing the pupils' creativity, confidence and enthusiasm. Well done to everyone who stepped onto the stage – your talent, courage and hard work made for a thoroughly entertaining event: thank you also to the staff and those who worked behind the scenes to help make the event such a success.

This afternoon, our year 6 Junior School pupils enjoyed an engaging transition session as they prepare to move into the Senior School in September.
They received informative talks from the Heads of Sport, offering an introduction to the breadth of opportunities available in year 7.
Pupils learned about the wide range of activities offered in the Senior School, including Football, Cricket, Rugby, Hockey, Swimming & Water Polo, alongside many other sports such as Fencing, Squash, and Racquets - just a taste of the opportunities that await them in September.

Pupils who completed the 5 Book Challenge were rewarded with an interactive session led by illustrator Emmeline Pidgen today. They enjoyed hearing about the creative process behind illustration, and explored for themselves the world of visual storytelling.

Nearly 140 of our year 9 pupils have been taking part in first aid training as part of their preparation for the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Developing these essential life-saving skills not only supports their expedition training but also equips them with the confidence and knowledge to respond effectively in emergency situations.

Over the past couple of days, our year 12 pupils have been presenting their Independent Research Projects (IRPs) to their peers and members of academic staff. Their presentations showcased not only the depth and breadth of their research, but also their ability to think critically, communicate complex ideas with confidence, and respond thoughtfully to questions.

Wishing all our year 7 – 10 pupils the very best of luck performing in this evening's Recital Class. This event provides an excellent opportunity for young musicians to perform before an audience, developing their confidence, stage presence, and musicianship in an encouraging environment. It is fantastic to see so many pupils performing at Grade 6 and above, reflecting the depth of musical talent and commitment across the school.

Well done to all our year 6 pupils on delivering two outstanding performances of We Will Rock You JR. to parents, family members and the wider MGS community. Following months of rehearsals, the cast brought energy, confidence and enthusiasm to the stage, showcasing their acting, singing and dancing talents in this much-loved musical. Their performances were a testament to the dedication, teamwork and commitment shown by every pupil throughout the production process. A thank you also goes to the staff, musicians, and everyone behind the scenes whose support helped make the production such a memorable success.