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On Tuesday 9 July, Year 6 pupils met some of their new English teachers, who taught a lesson based on the Daedalus and Icarus.

On Tuesday 9 July, Year 6 were lucky enough to be invited by the secondary Science Department to take part in an interactive Biology session.

Year 6 showed great respect when they visited Manchester Cathedral recently. This term in Religious Education (RE) lessons, pupils have been considering the key question of what is more important to religious people, architecture or charity.

The Music Department hosted a wonderful Summer Concert in the Great Hall to a very supportive audience of parents, students, friends and staff.

On Tuesday 9 July, we welcomed friends from Henshaws, who joined us to celebrate our last meeting of the year with a buffet, brilliant conversation and music.

On Saturday 6 July, talented students from Years 8-12, were invited by One Education music service to perform at the prestigious Band on The Wall, as part of a Summer Festival.

On Saturday 11 May, talented students from Years 8-12, performed as part of RNCM 'Young Artists' at Contact Theatre.

Our final Culture Day of this academic year was a resounding success! Each Phase enjoyed lunchtime with a DJ, adding to the vibrant atmosphere.

This half term, Year 4 immersed themselves in their History learning with a visit to the Pankhurst Centre in Manchester. This historic visit provided them with a unique opportunity to step back in time and delve into the inspiring life of Emmeline Pankhurst, right from the house where she initiated the suffragette movement.

Throughout this academic year, our Subject Ambassadors have been a model of excellence across the Primary Phase. They have worked on numerous projects to help to promote and develop their subject area.

The HE+ Programme provides students with exposure to university-level content and teaching methods. Participants engage in various subject-specific sessions that challenge them beyond their regular school curriculum.

During May and June, Factory International held four creative career workshop sessions with a group of our Year 9 students, with the aim of de-mystifying the world of Arts and Culture.

On Thursday 27 June, history student and political activist, Destine Reynolds, from the University of Manchester came in to speak to Year 8, Year 9 and Year 10 students about the importance of studying history in modern Britain.

On Thursday 27 and Friday 28 June, Year 6 were lucky enough to take part in another transition event, as the Design Technology (DT) Department welcomed us.

Year 6 loved being creative during their first transition event of the year with the Art Department. Mrs McGlasson and Ms Shaw prepared lots of resources for us to create masks inspired by our end-of-year production, "The Jungle Book".

We are thrilled to announce that "Team Hunger No More" has been chosen as the runner-up for the prestigious Collective Kindness Award by the charity 52 Lives! This incredible achievement highlights the dedication and compassion of our students in their mission to end hunger in our local community of Manchester.

Wednesday 19 June marked the return of WHGS's annual talent show - the Wow Factor. The evening was a huge success thanks to all our wonderful participants and brilliant audience.

Year 1 and Year 2 were very excited to engage in a Social Action Project to support refugee children in our local community. All pupils generously donated gifts for refugee children living in local accommodation in Manchester, who were celebrating Eid ul Adha.

Twelve students in Year 12 had the incredible opportunity to visit Ecuador in April, through the Turing Scheme and their partners; Kaya Travel and EcoExplora. This once in a lifetime experience saw students care for endangered species, hike through the Amazon rainforest, visit local indigenous people and delve into the culture that makes Ecuador such a beautiful, diverse and welcoming place. The students were joined by Mrs Likissa a Biology Teacher, Mr Gideonse a Maths Teacher and a local guide.

On Thursday 6 June, our Y12 students attended a lecture by renowned historian, Professor David Olusoga, entitled 'Making History in the Age of Black Lives Matter.' This lecture was hosted by the University of Manchester as part of their Bicentenary Celebrations in 2024.