Attention: You are using an outdated browser, device or you do not have the latest version of JavaScript downloaded and so this website may not work as expected. Please download the latest software or switch device to avoid further issues.

News > Alumni News > Former Headmaster, Mr Hugh Wright (OS 1979-1985), revisits SGS

Former Headmaster, Mr Hugh Wright (OS 1979-1985), revisits SGS

We were thrilled to welcome back Former Headmaster, Mr Hugh Wright (1979-1985), and Former Staff and Pupils for a reunion and afternoon tea as part of our Alumni event series this month.
22 Nov 2021
Alumni News

We were thrilled to welcome back Former Headmaster, Mr Hugh Wright (1979-1985), as well as Former Staff and Pupils who taught and attended SGS during Hugh's leadership, for a reunion and afternoon tea as part of our Alumni event series last week.

Mr Wright entertained us with a discussion on the significant developments that shaped the future of Stockport Grammar School under his leadership and also highlighted the importance of Founder, Sir Edmond Shaa's, will and the Bursary Fund in being instrumental in continuing to fund talented, local pupils to access the exceptional education Stockport Grammar School can offer, regardless of family income.

The event offered us the opportunity to showcase our new Sixth Form Facilities, introduced by Headmaster, Dr Owen. Our thanks to Mr David Stone, Head of Sixth Form and pupils for allowing us to showcase the space. Upper Sixth Form pupil Matthew Schofield also discussed the opportunities and support he has received since joining the Sixth Form in 2020 to give visitors an insight on life at SGS today.

You can find out more about how our Bursary Fund continues to support talented pupils here.

The event guest list included Hugh Wright, Jill Wright, Andrew Wright, Jan Turley nee Bleasdell, Lydia Bowden, Rachel Chadwick, Victoria Jones, Alison Jones, Samantha Robinson Williams, Victoria Stansfield, Paul Durand, Andrew Gardiner, rob loveday, Punk Takiar, Jonathan Lee, Richard Brocklebank, Ian Hall, Andy (Archie) Roberts, Jonathan Reeves, Johannah Stretton, Tim Stretton, Stephen Hatton, Julian Holt, Raj Ruia, Martin Little, John Shackleton, Paul Carr, Stuart Helm, Paddy Barr, Richard Barr, Gill Gibbons, Mary Harris, Alan Heath, Rayna Johnson, Wally Krywonos, Len Kynaston, Gill Little, Geraldine Shannon-Little, Gill Lockwood, Derek Lowe, David Martin, Liz Nott, Donald Potts, Issy Shackleton, Tim Woffenden, Carol Condliffe, Angela Foulkes, David Foulkes, paul owen, Heather Fenton, Joanne Clague, Rachel Horsford, Rob McPherson, Vivienne Arrowsmith, Rebecca Shawcross.

Thanks also to Mrs Gosling, Mr Croft and Catering and Caretaking Teams for putting on a superb event.

#leadership #philanthrophy #reunion #events2021

Similar stories

The Stopfordian cover

Find out how you can read the newest issue of The Stopfordian online. More...

Sarah Capewell says Merry Christmas, and unveils this year's Christmas card design to Old Stops in a short video. More...

Becky Hill (OS 2017) shares her journey from SGS to a career in Risk Analysis. More...

Martin Tootall (OS 1965) looks back on Lacrosse at SGS and shares some archive team photos. More...

We welcomed 30 of the Class of 2024 to our Christmas drinks, before joining 50 Old Stops for the Carol Service. More...

Most read

Old Stops Lacrosse Club

Martin Tootall (OS 1965) looks back on Lacrosse at SGS and shares some archive team photos. More...

Peter Withers with F1 trophy

Peter Withers (OS 2017) discusses turning a passion for F1 into a career. More...

Ellenor Dobrev's winning Christmas card design

Sarah Capewell says Merry Christmas, and unveils this year's Christmas card design to Old Stops in a short video. More...

Have your say

 

Send us your news


image

Contact Details

Stockport Grammar School
Buxton Road
Stockport
Cheshire
SK2 7AF

+44 (0)161 419 2408
Email Us
www.stockportgrammar.co.uk

Legal

Community Privacy
Development and Alumni Privacy

Visit Us / Contact Us

Registered Charity No.
1120199

This website is powered by
ToucanTech