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Schools
Manchester Grammar Junior School Cricketers celebrate impressive hat-trick of trophies
Young cricketers at The Manchester Grammar Junior School celebrated unprecedented 
success on the field this year, having won an impressive treble of titles. The boys helped the School’s Under-11 team enjoy its best ever season and won three major trophies in the space of just 11 days. As champions of Lancashire, the team competed in the semi-final of the National Cup tournament finishing in third place - an astonishing achievement considering the calibre of teams drawn from across the country. Mrs Linda Hamilton, Head of the MGS Junior School said: “The boys have supported and encouraged each other throughout the season, demonstrating great sportsmanship and determination. We are incredibly proud of their successes.” T: 0161 224 7201 W: www.mgs.org
A warm welcome awaits you at St. Bede’s College Prep
St. Bede’s is a leading Catholic HMC Independent Co-Educational Grammar School welcoming Catholic and non-Catholic children from Nursery to Sixth Form. They provide a stimulating learning environment and a broad, balanced and well-structured curriculum ensuring that the social, emotional and intellectual needs of each individual child are met. You are invited to join them at their annual Open Day on Saturday 14th October where you will see the school ‘in action’. The open event provides families with the opportunity to experience the warm, vibrant and unique atmosphere of St. Bede’s College Prep and meet their wonderful pupils and dedicated team of staff. T: 0161 226 7156 W: www.sbcm.co.uk
Preparatory Department at Manchester High School for Girls paves the way for success
Manchester High School for Girls’ Preparatory Department is an active and happy place to learn, 
where girls aged four to 11 enjoy every aspect of school life. Dedicated staff support and inspire pupils to achieve their full potential, enabling them to be independent and to think for themselves. Girls experience a wide-ranging curriculum and benefit from excellent resources. Stimulating lessons are complemented by visiting speakers and educational trips. Girls take a lively and enquiring interest in reading and current affairs and develop a natural curiosity and understanding of the world around them. Girls leave as dynamic, motivated, independent learners, equipped with the confidence and skills to thrive in the Senior School. T: 0161 224 0447 W: www.manchesterhigh.co.uk
Hulme Hall Grammar School gets a new home
Hulme Hall Grammar School is moving to a new site from September 2017. The Independent school established in 1928 will be leaving Cheadle Hulme and moving to Davenport to the former site of Hillcrest Grammar School. The whole school community is excited about the move as the new site offers a beautiful, traditional building with state of the art facilities. Excellent classrooms, impressive laboratories and a large sports hall are just some of the features that make the school so impressive. Take a look for yourself at their Open Morning on Saturday 7th October at 9.30am. T: 0161 485 3524 W: www.hulmehallschool.org
Stockport Grammar pupils return from an action packed summer
From exploring Borneo to ghyll scrambling in Grasmere, Stockport Grammar pupils are returning to 
school refreshed following an action packed summer trips programme. Second Year pupils spent four days in the Lake District embarking on a host of exciting activities such as canyoning, canoeing, raft building and ghyll scrambling. They were also able to take in the beautiful scenery the area has to offer when they completed an ambitious hike that saw them climb Heron Pike and Great Rigg.
Sixth Formers spent three weeks in Borneo volunteering and exploring the country’s ancient rainforest and unique wildlife as well as completing a scuba diving qualification. Pupils from all year groups enjoyed a highly successful Music tour of the Rhineland in Germany which saw them perform in Cologne Cathedral. Plus so much more with performances and further field trips across the year groups! W: www.stockportgrammar.co.uk