Year 8 pupils had the opportunity to explore the rich history of MGS during an informative session in the Archives Room today. The session offered a fascinating glimpse into the school’s heritage, inspiring pupils to connect with its rich history. #schoolarchives @MGS_Archives

Our year 8 pupils enjoyed an engaging lesson in the Archives today, where they explored the differences between museums and Archives and discovered how life at The Manchester Grammar School has evolved over the past 500+ years. #MGSArchives #LearningThroughHistory @MGS_Archives

A year 8 class enjoyed their lesson in the Archives Room today, where they explored the history of the school and discussed important aspects such as the school’s owl emblem and its founding by Bishop Hugh Oldham. #SchoolHistory #SchoolArchives @MGS_Archives

As part of #HandsonHistory Club, Senior School and Sixth Form pupils are engaging with the process of how objects are acquired for @MGS_Archives. In the coming weeks, they will have the opportunity to handle some of the artefacts themselves, deepening their understanding.

Some of our year 5 @mgs_juniors visited the @MGS_Archives earlier today, exploring the early #history of the school dating back to the Tudor period. For some, it was a return visit from their time in year 3, while many were inspired by the information preserved about the school.

Year 7 pupils have been exploring the history and traditions of the school using interactive QR codes placed throughout the site, developed previously with pupils and the MGS Archives. #SchoolHistory #InteractiveLearning #Archives #SchoolCommunity @MGS_Archives @History_MGS

Director of Development and OM Simon Jones (88-95) reminisces about the history of the pavilion and Sixth Form centre at The Manchester Grammar School before its demolition this summer. Full video is available on Instagram and Facebook… #MGSAlumni #Memories #SchoolHistory

Explore the school’s history with our latest exhibition, “Treasures and Tasters”, curated by our School Archivist! Explore rare books, original Foundation Deeds dating back to 1515, and letters from Florence Nightingale and Arthur Conan Doyle. #SchoolArchives @MGS_Archives

We are excited to announce the arrival of Ulula, our annual school publication, celebrating 150 years of its legacy. Thank you to all contributors for encapsulating the activities which took place throughout the 2022-23 academic year. #SchoolPublication #EducationExcellence

Founded in 1515 by Bishop Hugh Oldham, The Manchester Grammar School traces its roots to a visionary act of philanthropy. Today, the echoes of this history resonated as year 7 and 8 pupils gathered in the Memorial Hall for Lower School Founders' Day. #FoundersLegacy @MGS_Archives

Year 8 pupils enjoyed the first Archives lesson of 2024, learning about the different High Masters over the past 500 years and how the school has evolved since 1515. #schoolarchives @MGS_Archives

Another group of year 8 pupils enjoyed a lesson in the Archives Room with the Archivist, learning about the history and traditions of the school… #schoolarchives @MGS_Archives

Year 8 pupils enjoyed a lesson in the Archives Room this afternoon, learning about the history of the oldest artefact which dates back to the 1300s…and moving forwards through time to the present day. #schoolarchives @MGS_Archives

Year 8 pupils enjoyed learning about the Archives of the school, discovering some of the quirks and traditions from across the 500-year-old history. #schoolarchives @MGS_Archives

Tonight marked the start of a new #cocurricularactivity called "Hands on History" which is open to pupils in year 9 and above. This offers them the opportunity to learn more about the History and Archives relating to the school. #schoolarchives @MGS_Archives

Year 7 pupils have enjoyed learning about the history of the school via a series of QR codes displayed around the school, near the Archives Room. #historylesson @MGS_Archives @History_MGS

Year 5 pupils have started the day learning about the history of the school in an Archives lesson - @MGS_Archives has a complete collection of the school magazine, “Ulula”, which began publication in 1873, as well as photographs, uniform, and more. #archives @mgs_juniors

Old Mancunians gathered today at Exeter Cathedral to commemorate Hugh Oldham, Bishop of Exeter and Founder of The Manchester Grammar School. Director of Development Simon Jones was with Canon Treasurer Chris Palmer at the Chantry Chapel of Hugh Oldham in the cathedral. #founders