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Congratulations to Old Mancunian Reece Munro (21–25), who has received his first call-up to the Wales senior squad, and ...
30/09/2026

Congratulations to Old Mancunian Reece Munro (21–25), who has received his first call-up to the Wales senior squad, and to current year 13 pupil Noah, who has signed a professional contract with Manchester United Football Club.
Two MGS Footballers at different stages of their journeys, but united by the ambition, talent and commitment required to reach the highest level of the game: both have balanced the academic study demands at MGS with the intensity of high-level football training and development.
From current pupil to Old Mancunian and international footballer, Reece’s journey now provides an inspiring example for the next generation of MGS footballers, including Noah.
Head of Football at MGS, Tyrone Grainger, commented: “These are fantastic achievements that reflect the positive connections and development pathways available through MGS FC. Both players have taken their opportunities to progress beyond school football, and their success is a credit to the hard work, coaching and support they’ve received at both institutions along the way.”

We were delighted to welcome Old Mancunian Kai Wolgram (11–22) to MGS today to speak to pupils about his journey from MG...
30/09/2026

We were delighted to welcome Old Mancunian Kai Wolgram (11–22) to MGS today to speak to pupils about his journey from MGS to university and high-level international sport.
Kai graduated from the London School of Economics with a BSc in Finance in June 2025 and is now a member of the British Sailing Squad, campaigning towards the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.
Kai shared practical advice on fuelling and nutrition, training, rest and recovery, as well as managing the mental, physical and emotional demands of high-level sport. He spoke candidly about the sacrifices required to pursue a competitive sporting career at this level, particularly when representing your country on the world stage, and the importance of using time efficiently in everyday life.
Drawing on his own experience at MGS, Kai also spoke about how he balanced his training commitments with his studies, including undertaking online learning while travelling and training. His dedication to both areas saw him achieve 3 A*s in Mathematics, Geography and Economics before going on to study Finance at LSE.
Kai emphasised that no athlete achieves this alone, highlighting the importance of the team of people behind every successful athlete and the different ways they provide support, encouragement and expertise throughout a sporting career.
His insights were particularly valuable because he is currently experiencing these demands himself. Kai recently represented Great Britain at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, as part of a nine-sailor GBR team. Competing against almost 150 sailors from around the world, he finished 91st in the Silver Fleet after a week of world-class competition.
It was also wonderful to see Kai supported by fellow Old Mancunians Rupert Wolgram (86–87) and Nicholas Goddard (76–83), reinforcing the strong connections that continue to exist within the MGS community.
Today presented a valuable opportunity for pupils to learn directly from an Old Mancunian who is continuing to pursue excellence in both his academic and sporting career.
MGS is grateful to all our Old Mancunians who give their time to support current pupils through careers education, mentoring and work experience opportunities. Their experiences, advice and continued connection with the school help to inspire the next generation and demonstrate the many different paths that can follow an MGS education.

Our 1st XI Hockey team were in action this afternoon, taking on The King’s School, Chester in a friendly fixture and eme...
30/09/2026

Our 1st XI Hockey team were in action this afternoon, taking on The King’s School, Chester in a friendly fixture and emerging victorious. The match provided another valuable opportunity for the team to test themselves in competitive match play, put their skills and tactics into practice and continue building their understanding and teamwork on the pitch.

Well done to our U13 and U15 Tennis teams, who travelled to Hale Lawn Tennis Club to face Altrincham Grammar School for ...
30/09/2026

Well done to our U13 and U15 Tennis teams, who travelled to Hale Lawn Tennis Club to face Altrincham Grammar School for Boys in Round 3 of the National Cup.
Both MGS teams came away with victories after an afternoon of competitive tennis.

Members of the MGS School Officer team met with the Head Girl team from Manchester High School for Girls to explore the ...
30/09/2026

Members of the MGS School Officer team met with the Head Girl team from Manchester High School for Girls to explore the role of gender in language, social media and wider society, alongside how these conversations connect with the MGS ethos of kindness.
Together, they delivered a thoughtful and mature assembly to year 9 pupils, encouraging them to consider how language and attitudes can shape the way we communicate with and understand others.

After-school sport was in full swing at MGS this afternoon, with pupils taking to the pitches and pool to represent the ...
29/09/2026

After-school sport was in full swing at MGS this afternoon, with pupils taking to the pitches and pool to represent the School in a busy programme of fixtures.
Our U12, U13 and U15 Rugby teams took on West Hill School, whilst our U15 WaterPolo team faced St Ambrose.
With a wide range of teams and fixtures taking place every week, participation is an important part of sport at MGS, with opportunities for pupils to get involved, develop their skills and enjoy being part of a team.

We were delighted to welcome writer, illustrator and animator Curtis Jobling to MGS today, where he spoke to our year 9 ...
29/09/2026

We were delighted to welcome writer, illustrator and animator Curtis Jobling to MGS today, where he spoke to our year 9 pupils about his creative career and journey.
Curtis shared insights into the worlds of writing, illustration, and animation, offering pupils an engaging look at how different creative disciplines can come together in a career.
He also led a creative writing workshop for a group of year 9 pupils, giving them the opportunity to develop their own ideas, experiment with their writing and build their creative writing skills.

Year 7 pupil Harrison is training with the British Gymnastics Men’s Artistic Development Squad at Manchester Academy of ...
29/09/2026

Year 7 pupil Harrison is training with the British Gymnastics Men’s Artistic Development Squad at Manchester Academy of Gymnastics, placing him among a select group of young gymnasts identified for development towards the highest levels of the sport. British Gymnastics’ national pathway supports talented gymnasts as they progress towards junior and senior international competition.
Harrison trains every evening after school and throughout Saturdays, balancing this intensive programme with his academic studies at MGS. Having joined the Senior School this September, his commitment to training, competition and school is particularly impressive. Read more about Harrison’s gymnastics journey on the MGS Life website.

Join us on Saturday 21 November for the 221st Old Boys’ Reunion Dinner at MGS.We are delighted to announce this year’s s...
29/09/2026

Join us on Saturday 21 November for the 221st Old Boys’ Reunion Dinner at MGS.
We are delighted to announce this year’s stewards:
Senior Steward – OM Mark Johnson (69-76)
After studying Classics at Wadham College, Mark began a varied international career spanning motorsport sponsorship, public affairs and senior HR roles across pharmaceuticals, fashion, utilities, banking and aviation. Since retiring in 2013, he has settled in Lymington, where he enjoys sailing, birdwatching, travel and returning to his Classics roots.
Junior Steward – OM Oliver Kingsley (08-16)
Oli studied History and Politics at UCL before joining the Civil Service through the Fast Stream. His career has included roles at the Ministry of Defence and Cabinet Office, and he currently leads the team responsible for Typhoon fighter jet exports, travelling regularly to the Middle East and Türkiye.
Book your place and view the guest list on the Old Mancunians section of the website.

Monday brought another busy evening of sport at MGS, with pupils across different year groups making the most of opportu...
28/09/2026

Monday brought another busy evening of sport at MGS, with pupils across different year groups making the most of opportunities to develop their skills, learn from others and enjoy being active.
Year 9 pupil Daemyn was recognised for his success in Fencing over the weekend. He entered the Rugby Epee Cup, winning a Bronze medal for the Cadet U17s and Gold medal in his own age group.
Our year 7 pupils benefited from coaching and guidance from Old Mancunian Jack McAuliffe (18–26), who was 1st team Captain for two years during his time at MGS, and Cole Pidcock, an England U21 player. We are grateful to Jack and Cole for giving their time and sharing their experience and expertise, helping our younger pupils to develop both their skills and confidence.
Our U15B Football team were also in action, taking on Audenshaw School in Round 1 of the ESFA competition, providing another opportunity to compete, develop and enjoy the game.
Our philosophy in sport is that every pupil can develop and progress, whatever their starting point, while providing opportunities for those who want to challenge themselves further and achieve their sporting potential.

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