The Manchester Grammar School: New Year – New School Captain

September 16, 2024 M&D team 0 Comments The Manchester Grammar School

A new academic year at MGS means a new Sixth Form pupil will be representing the students of the school. Jack, who has been an active member of The Manchester Grammar School community since he started as a Junior School pupil and was chosen to be the school captain this year, shares his thoughts and plans.

“When the High Master told me that I had been selected to be the next School Captain, I felt an immediate sense of fulfilment. This was not only because of the historic office being bestowed upon me, but, from now on, I would have the platform by which to really return to the School a part of what it has given to me over the years. This is, of course, easier said than done; working within a famed institution of 509 years makes it challenging to implement any huge changes. It is for this reason that my first hope as School Captain is to incrementally improve the day-to-day running of the School.

“Beyond this, I wish to equip boys with the necessary tools to face the various kinds of issues that present themselves in these fast-moving times. To realise these lofty goals, I will need to heavily rely on my incredible Officer Team, which I cannot wait to do. On a more personal note, I am very much looking forward to being present at the many wonderful events that MGS organises, both internally and externally. Having the opportunity to represent the School on these occasions will be a huge source of pride; the honour that comes with being the School Captain at such prestigious events is not something that I will take lightly.

“Not wanting to rush away my precious final year at the School, I still must engage my practical nature. This means that I need to think beyond the next 12 months. Although I remain a little uncertain on the precise course that I will choose to study, I do intend to embark on a degree at university, immediately upon completing my A-Levels. The realisation that my time here is drawing to a close and considering the speed at which my time here has flown by, I would like to give a single piece of advice to the boys joining us in September 2024. I would strongly emphasise the need for you to look past the simple notion of examination grades and university destinations. Rather, you must enjoy the journey and immerse yourself in each and every opportunity that MGS will present – this, I promise, will take you to the place where the future version of you will be very well-equipped to thrive. What I can also promise you is that, whilst MGS may seem slightly overwhelming, you will find nothing less than a warm and welcoming environment. This is why, in my opinion, MGS is much more than just an educational institution; it is a community. Here, you join as a young boy, but you will not simply leave at the end of Year 13. Instead, you will become an Old Mancunian, which is a badge worn with pride by many across the globe”.

The whole School Open Event at MGS is on Thursday 26 September. Visit mgs.org for more details.