Curriculum
The Junior School curriculum is broad and rounded and goes beyond the National Curriculum. Senior School specialist staff teach Junior pupils for PE, Languages and Design Technology and Junior pupils make full use of the Senior School PE and Games, DT, ICT, Music and Science facilities.
All pupils have daily PE lessons; two weekly class Music lessons; weekly Drama lessons and the introduction of a different language in each Year group. Our Thinking and Learning lessons help the girls in their quest for creative answers to ‘Big Questions’ such as: “Is white a colour?”
There is a continuous programme of PSHCE where girls are encouraged to join in discussions, ask questions and value each others’ opinions.
The academic curriculum is supported by a broad range of trips, visits and guest speakers. Junior School pupils are offered a wide selection of extra-curricular clubs and activities.
All Year 6 pupils are fully prepared for the Senior School at Withington and for other schools’ entrance examinations.
Latest Junior School News
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Dining upgrade to benefit all at Withington
The physical heart of a school building could describe any number of spaces but there is no doubt th…
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Alumna and current Governor is the next High Sheriff of Greater Manchester
A Withington alumna and current Governor of the School has been chosen by the Queen as the next High…
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WGS Alumna Kea Presented with High Sheriff’s Young Citizen of the Year Award
We are delighted that Kea Bell, WGS Head Girl 2019-20, has been presented with a Young Citizen of th…