Partnerships News

  1. Citizenship Day 2022

    Celebrating ‘More in Common’

    Citizenship Day is a much-valued date in the Withington school calendar. It is a day when pupils are encouraged to think carefully about their role as citizens. This year, the theme for the day was ‘More …

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  2. The Inaugural Future Focus Conference

    The aim of equipping young women with ‘soft skills’ in order to succeed and flourish in their future lives and careers brought Manchester Academy and Withington Girls’ School together to establish Future Focus – a series of conferences to inspire …

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  3. Young Science Communicators 2022

    Our Lower Sixth Young Science Communicators programme began in January with a workshop for pupils led by Techniquest, Glyndwr. Here pupils were given the opportunity to think carefully about how to communicate difficult concepts to make Science accessible for all. …

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  4. Preparation for the Oxbridge Journey

    Each year, those who intend to apply to Cambridge or Oxford are supported through a range of activities organised by our Head of Chemistry and Oxbridge Coordinator, Dr Vilela. Working closely with the Oxbridge candidates, Dr Vilela runs a series …

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  5. New Tree at WGS Marks Newnham 150th Anniversary

    We were delighted to welcome members from MACUW, The Manchester Association of Cambridge University Women, who visited Withington in November to mark the planting of a new tree in the Withington grounds. It has been donated by MACUW to celebrate …

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  6. Manchester Sings 2021

    Around 250 children from across Greater Manchester united for a celebration of music to recognise the importance of community through a partnership festival of song and poetry at Manchester Cathedral on Wednesday 24th November.

    An array of colourful t-shirts in …

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  7. Withington Hosts First Environmental Youth Group Meeting

    We were pleased to host the first Withington and Old Moat Environmental Youth Group on Thursday 18th November. We welcomed seven local primary schools as well as other members of Manchester City Council, including the Climate Change Officer and Head …

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  8. Withington Choir Performs World Premieres

    Twenty Withington pupils performed at the flagship bicentenary celebration for Anne Brontë in the North West. Taking place on Saturday 13th November 2021, following its postponement from 2020, this unique concert featured world premieres of music, written specially for the …

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  9. Tatler Schools Guide 2022

    We are thrilled to feature once more in the Tatler Schools Guide to the top prep and public schools in the UK. You can read the budding review below:

    Head Sarah Haslam, BA, since 2016, previously Deputy Head Oxbridge 15% …

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