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As 2025 draws to a close, our staff reflect on their best bits of 2025! (Part 3 of 3).
#wrapped #NewYear #NewYearWishes #NewYearNewBeginnings #Bye2025 #Hello2026

The countdown is on… Happy New Year! 🎉🥳
December 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
As 2025 draws to a close, our staff reflect on their best bits of 2025! (Part 2 of 3).
#wrapped #NewYear #NewYearWishes #NewYearNewBeginnings #Bye2025 #Hello2026

The countdown is on… Happy New Year! 🎉🥳
December 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
As 2025 draws to a close, our staff reflect on their best bits of 2025! (Part 1 of 3).
#wrapped #NewYear #NewYearWishes #NewYearNewBeginnings #Bye2025 #Hello2026

The countdown is on… Happy New Year! 🎉🥳
December 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
William Hulme’s would like to wish our students, families, staff and wider community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your support this year. We hope the festive break brings joy, rest and time with loved ones.
December 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Our end of term video shows a snapshot of the activities and events undertaken by the students at William Hulme's Grammar School during the Autumn Term 2025.
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Snapshot of the Autumn Term 2025
A short video showing the activities and events undertaken by the students at William Hulme's Grammar School during the Autumn Term of 2025.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Year 3 travelled to Delamere Forest to try out their skills needed to survive in the woods. The children enjoyed building dens and small shelters using tree branches. They also toasted marshmallows, weaved willow into tree decorations and had a chance to play.
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23/12/2025 - Year 3 Forest SchoolNews | Parents | William Hulme's Grammar School
This term, Year 3 travelled to Delamere Forest to try out their skills needed to survive in the woods.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Last week, we hosted a Christmas concert to a very supportive audience. It was a wonderful way to end the Autumn Term, and we would like to thank the school community for coming together to celebrate students' talents.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄🎅🥳
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19/12/2025 - Winter Showcase News | Parents | William Hulme's Grammar School
On Tuesday 16 December, the Music Department hosted a concert in the Great Hall to a very supportive audience of parents, carers, students, friends and staff.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Primary Phase Chocolate Dash! 🍫 This week, names were drawn at random in our chocolate dash raffle and when a name was called… it was time to dash! Children raced into the hallways to collect chocolate from the selection left in the corridors.

Thank you to everyone who donated chocolate!
December 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Santa made a special stop at William Hulme’s Primary Phase! 🎅🎁

Santa brought smiles, surprises and festive cheer, as our children enjoyed a magical visit and received some gifts.

Thank you Santa for visiting our Primary Phase! ✨🎄
December 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Year 3 have each chose their favourite author and wrote them a special letter. They even got to post their letters.

Keep an eye out for your letters Zanib Mian, Dav Pilkey, Lemony Snicket, Julia Donaldson, Tom Fletcher to name a few! ✉️📚 🌟📮

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17/12/2025 - Year 3 Letter WritingNews | Parents | William Hulme's Grammar School
Year 3 have been very busy in English lessons, and we are excited to share what they have been doing!
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December 18, 2025 at 11:38 AM
On Monday, members of Harmonix Vocal group and Senior Voices entertained residents at Chorlton Place Care Home.

Thank you to all at Chorlton Place Care Home for making this possible and to the students who sang in full voice for the occasion.
December 16, 2025 at 12:28 PM
On Thursday, members of Harmonix Vocal group and Senior Voices entertained residents at Alexandra Lodge Care Home.

All at the Care Home thanked students for singing and providing Christmas cheer. Thank you to all at Alexandra Lodge for making this possible.
December 15, 2025 at 10:19 AM
This week our Primary children were treated to some festive fun at their Christmas Fair.

There was Christmas tree crafts, a photo booth, toy raffle, bauble bobbing and the children even had the chance to soak their teacher!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!! 🎄🎅⛄❆
December 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Another day and another fantastic visit to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital with a brand new set of students from Harmonix Vocal Group and the Senior Choir. After our previous successes of raising money for the 'Medicinema Appeal', we hope today also added funds to the final total.
December 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
On Tuesday 9 December, Year 1 visited St Edmunds Church, where they had the opportunity to listen to Reverend Tom share the Christmas story and explain its meaning.
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11/12/2025 - Year 1 Church VisitNews | Parents | William Hulme's Grammar School
On Tuesday 9 December, Year 1 visited St Edmunds Church, where they had the opportunity to listen to Reverend Tom share the Christmas story and explain its meaning.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
A brilliant National Christmas Jumper Day in school today! Students and staff wore festive jumpers and accessories, raising funds for Cash for Kids Greater Manchester, a charity supporting vulnerable children across the region. We’re officially in the Christmas spirit!
December 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This morning our KS3 students took part in a Careers Drop Down event, meeting a range of businesses and discovering future education and work opportunities. A meaningful and inspiring experience that supports the Gatsby Benchmarks and helps prepare our young people for their next steps.
December 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Members of Harmonix Vocal Group and the Senior Choir were fortunate to have the opportunity to perform at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital this week, singing a whole host of Christmas themed songs, as well as raising money for the 'Medicinema Appeal'.
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03/12/2025 - Music Performance at RMCHNews | Parents | William Hulme's Grammar School
On Wednesday 3 December, members of Harmonix Vocal Group and the Senior Choir were fortunate to have the opportunity to perform at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Today we’re celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year, WHO is spotlighting the impact of inclusive financing on the lives and well-being of people with disabilities. Our Y12s have led assemblies all week, raising awareness and highlighting why this day matters.
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Last Tuesday, the Food & Nutrition Department held the Senior Inter-House MasterChef Competition. The standard was very high with students making a great mix of high skilled, tasty, savoury and sweet dishes.
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25/11/2025 - Senior Masterchef CompetitionNews | Parents | William Hulme's Grammar School
On Tuesday 25 November, the Food & Nutrition Department held the Senior Inter-House MasterChef Competition.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:35 AM
This morning our students came together to decorate Christmas trees across the school, filling our corridors and shared spaces with warmth and joy. It was a really special moment that brought our community together and has truly marked the start of the festive season.
December 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Thank you to all who attended our WHGS Alumni Reunion on Friday. More than 200 alumni returned to school and 90 took part in a tour of the building. We also launched the WHGS Alumni Network.

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01/12/2025 - WHGS Alumni ReunionNews | Parents | William Hulme's Grammar School
On Friday, we welcomed back former students from the years 2007 to 2020 for a long-awaited Alumni Reunion. The event brought together more than 200 alumni who returned to reconnect with friends and…
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December 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This morning we hosted our first free parental course with Trafford College, focusing on confidence and hearing what courses families want at WHGS. Our Y11 House Leaders did a great job welcoming guests and serving refreshments. Keep an eye out for more free courses coming soon!
November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Last week, our Year 10 and Year 11 GCSE Drama students were taken to the Lowry Theatre, Salford Quays to see Blood Brothers - the musical by Willy Russell (one of the set texts on the OCR specification).
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27/11/2025 - Y10/Y11 Blood Brothers Theatre TripNews | Parents | William Hulme's Grammar School
On Wednesday 19 November, Year 10 and Year 11 GCSE Drama students were taken to the Lowry Theatre, Salford Quays to see Blood Brothers - the musical by Willy Russell (one of the set texts on the OCR…
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November 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Our Y11 & Y12 students took part in an inspiring Milk Education workshop today: ‘From Setbacks to Comebacks’. A truly engaging session that encouraged our young people to reflect, set goals, and stay motivated.
November 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM