Hoots from the Archive - Item from the Archive - Photograph… The constant complaint of generations of MGS boys was that the site at Long Millgate had no space for playing fields, or even a playground. What had once been a small town in 1515 had become a pros… 0 1898 24/01/2024
Year 8 pupil Jasper wins Junior Sports Achiever of the Year Congratulations to year 8 pupil Jasper from The Manchester Grammar School who recently became the winner of the Junior Sports Achiever of the Year at the MCR Sports Awards 2023 for his windsurfing ac… 0 2023 08/11/2023
Year 4 pupil Ishaan excelling in multiple sports Year 4 pupil Ishaan has been excelling in multiple sports, beyond the school pitches whilst also balancing his academic studies. Ishaan spoke about his first experiences at MGS: "At first I felt a b… 0 2023 10/01/2023
Hoots from the Archive - When Boys Get the Blues The concept of being awarded 'colours' as a reward for outstanding sporting achievements, appears to have its origins in the second Oxford and Cambridge boat race in 1836, when 'university colours' w… 0 2022 08/12/2022
Hoots from the Archive - A Brief History of Sports Day We are now in the final week of the academic year when the School will hold its annual Sports Day. This is an event that has a long history at MGS. The first "Athletic Sports" event was held 1873, wi… 0 2022 06/07/2022
Jasper and Ian win at Windsurfing Congratulations to two of our pupils Jasper (Y6) and lan (Y9) who won Silver and Bronze respectively at the RYA Youth Sailing Regional Windsurfing Championships in the 5.8 fleet which was held at Glo… 0 2022 15/06/2022
Year 6 windsurfing athlete Jasper Congratulations to year 6 pupil Jasper who will now be competing at windsurfing competitions as part of the British Sailing Team as a youth athlete. Jasper spoke about his introduction to the sport:… 0 2022 09/05/2022
Football Awards 2022 Congratulations to all pupils who attended the annual Football Awards, and a special mention to two pupils who were awarded trophies for their hard work and dedication to the sport. Kobie C won the M… 0 2022 27/04/2022
Year 13 pupil Ben selected for England Rugby Congratulations to year 13 pupil Ben M who has been selected to play for U18s England Rugby! Ben has also been awarded a Senior Academy University Contract, which will allow him to play for Sale Shar… 0 2022 21/04/2022
Year 13 pupil Ben selected for England Rugby Congratulations to year 13 pupil Ben M who has been selected to play for U18s England Rugby! Ben has also been awarded a Senior Academy University Contract, which will allow him to play for Sale Shar… 0 2022 21/04/2022
OM Sports & Chess We were delighted to welcome back many Old Mancunians for our annual afternoon of activities including Hockey, Football and Rugby matches and Chess. MGS alumni competed in all activities which saw f… 0 2022 08/04/2022
Year 7 stellar tennis player Jai Year 7 pupil Jai K has recently won the Bolton Arena Winter regional LTA under 12 boys tournament, and is certainly a tennis player to watch! Jai spoke about his first encounters with tennis: “I was … 0 2022 25/03/2022
