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Year 3 experienced a little bit of culture last week. Both classes visited Manchester Art Gallery and took part in two workshops to learn even more about Greek Mythology.  

We had a lovely little celebration with our Book Clubbers after school on Thursday, celebrating how they had finished reading 'Quiet Storm'.

On Monday 7 July, Hasnat in Year 10 competed in the final of the prestigious national Poetry by Heart competition at The Globe Theatre in London.

Year 4 and Year 5 gathered to enjoy a celebration assembly featuring their classmates who had been involved in this year's Good to Great initiative. It was wonderful to dedicate our weekly singing assembly slot to a celebration of both instrumental Primary Music and singing.

This week, our Early Years children were treated to a magical 'Farm Experience' right on our school field!

On Saturday 5 July, talented students from Years 9 and 10, were invited by One Education Music Service to perform at the prestigious Band on The Wall, as part of a Summer Festival.

This half term, Year 6 pupils came over to the Secondary Phase to take part in a variety of fun and challenging maths activities.

In Year 1, pupils have been learning all about the five senses in Science.

In Nursery we have been reading the story 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. In class we looked after some tiny caterpillars, fed them well and watched them make a cocoon. We then waited patiently for them to turn into beautiful butterflies. 

On Monday, pupils at William Hulme’s Grammar School enjoyed the extraordinary opportunity to perform Mozart’s opera 'The Magic Flute' on the renowned stage of the Bridgewater Hall. 

This week, the Primary Phase was buzzing with excitement as we held our much-anticipated Careers Marketplace Day, and what a fantastic day it was!
 

The Music Department hosted a wonderful Summer Concert to a very supportive audience of parents, students, friends and staff. The evening began with the fabulous primary vocals and brass group followed by an array of soloists including Jakub (guitar), Anashe (vocals) and Edlyn (violin).

On Monday 23 June, Year 12 students from History, Law and Politics attended the 'Trump 2.0' Conference at the University of Manchester (UoM). The event was organised by the University's American Studies Department and consisted of a range of lectures by world-leading academics on the fast-paced and controversial changes being made in the US by President Trump in his second term in the Oval Office.

On Tuesday 24 June, Year 6 were invited to the Secondary Phase by the Science Department for an immersive experience to support their "Functions of the Human Body" learning.

This half term, the Primary Phase have all been working very hard to complete Geography fieldwork.

On Friday, Year 4 visited the inspiring Pankhurst Museum to deepen our understanding of Emmeline Pankhurst and the suffragette movement.

Our Nursery children had a ball in the sunshine last week, at their Sports Day.

Thank you to everyone for coming and cheering us on!

Thursday 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.

This week, a group of children from Nursery and Reception visited the Chorlton Park Care Home.

Year 2 have been enjoying the story 'Somebody Crunched Colin', a fun tale about a piece of litter on a mission to find out who crushed him - and along the way, it teaches us about the importance of keeping our environment clean.