Celebration & Awards Evening 2017 Monday 16th October Bridgewater Hall High School for Girls Founded 19th January 1874

Founders and Benefactors

William James Kennedy

Benjamin Morgan Cowie

Matilda Mary Roby

Abigail Behrens

Harriet Ann Darbishire

Augustus Samuel Wilkins

Robert Dukinfield Darbishire

Margaret Emily Gaskell

Edward Donner

Our Founders and Benefactors will also be remembered on Friday 19th January, when all our pupils, from Prep through to Sixth Form, as well as teaching and support staff, will attend a special assembly to mark the day that Manchester High was founded back in 1874.

Cover image shot by Katie Lucas (Class of 1993 alumna). www.katielucasphotography.co.uk 3 Welcome from Words from the Chair of Governors the Head Mistress

“It has long been a sad truth that for a woman to be immortalised as a civic statue Respect; thanks to Aretha Franklin we all know how to spell it, but do we all know how to show it? in the UK, she must either be a monarch – preferably Queen Victoria – or a naked Without being sensationalist or melancholy on this, an evening of undoubted celebration, recent events here in nymph frolicking in a fountain.” Helen Pidd, Northern Editor, The Guardian. Manchester, and indeed across the world, have shown that respect, particularly for democracy and diversity, is perhaps in all too short supply. Although witty, the quotation by Helen Pidd earlier The statue of Emmeline will be the first statue of a woman to be this year does highlight the fact that there are few erected in Manchester for over 100 years. It will be one of just two The government requires all schools in the to actively West Police, that led the investigation into the senseless women represented in public art across the UK. women on display across the entire city. The other is Queen Victoria promote fundamental British values, of which respect is one, to their murder of Jo Cox last year and I know she is passionate about who resides in Piccadilly Gardens. Sadly, our society so often fails to respect and pupils, both in lessons and during extra-curricular activities. Lessons bringing communities together to explore diversity and celebrate are expected to teach respect for public institutions, democracy, the commonalities. The figures chosen for celebration, respect and honour through recognise the achievements of women. rule of law and other cultures. our public art have overwhelmingly been men, not women. It is, On the day of the Great Get Together I witnessed many examples It is also interesting that when a woman is chosen as a representative, however, crucial that the next generation of women, the very pupils We of course do this at Manchester High School for Girls, however, of respect in action; our older students talking to Prep girls in as in the case of Jane Austen’s presence on the new polymer £10 and students here tonight, have access to female role models through the really special thing about MHSG is that it’s not just teachers who encouraging voices, a thoughtful charity collection to support the note, it would seem that the appearance of the woman has to public art and this is the reason I am so proud of our School’s are spreading important messages about respect. It comes from the work of the Jo Cox Foundation, pupils making sure they cleared up measure up to today’s standards of beauty. Not even Jane Austen, involvement in the campaign. girls themselves and is an innate feature of everyday life in our School. their own rubbish so that someone else didn’t have to. These may the woman we value for her sharp, honest and highly perceptive seem like small things but they are clear indications that in the future, I am also very proud of the numerous role models that Manchester novels, can escape the airbrush, with the Bank of choosing to Towards the end of the last academic year, pupils from the the pupils you see tonight will become responsible global citizens who High has produced over the years, including our Guest Speaker, Dee enhance her image. Preparatory Department, Senior School and Sixth Form joined forces will go on to make a positive difference in the world. Collins, Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police and I am looking to mark the Great Get Together with a picnic on the School lawn. The As Chair of Governors, a former pupil and parent, I am very forward to hearing her speak. This evening is about celebrating Great Get Together was a nationwide celebration of the belief of late I hope you enjoy the evening. proud that Manchester High School for Girls is involved in the the success of our girls who, I am sure, will go on to become the MP, Jo Cox, that, “…we have more in common than that which WoManchester Statue Project, an initiative that will bring a statue of respected role models of the future. divides us.” Mrs A C Hewitt, suffragette leader, Emmeline Pankhurst, to the city. Manchester High Head Mistress was Emmeline’s school of choice for her three pioneering daughters This is undoubtedly a sentiment that our guest speaker tonight, Mrs Elizabeth Spence, but this is not the only reason why I am thrilled we are part of Chief Constable Dee Collins, will echo tonight. It was Dee’s force, Chair of Governors the project.

4 5 Guest of Honour Dee Collins, Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police

Chief Constable Dee Collins has been a police officer for 29 years, the majority of which has been in uniformed operational roles.

Dee joined West Yorkshire Police in January 2014 as Deputy Chief In 2007, Dee was appointed Assistant Chief Constable Support Constable and became Temporary Chief Constable in June 2014. Dee for Derbyshire Police and held the portfolio for human resources, was appointed as Chief Constable in November 2016. confidence and equality, contact management and criminal justice.

Originally from Lymm in Cheshire, Dee attended Manchester High Dee was awarded the Queen’s Police Medal in 2013 for her School for Girls from 1976 to 1983. She progressed to the University contribution towards British Policing. She has also received the Annual of Manchester where she gained a BSc Jt Hons in Metallurgy and Award for Mentoring by the British Association of Women in Policing Mechanical Engineering. (of which she is currently President) and the International Association of Women in Policing. Dee’s policing career started in 1987 with Cleveland Police, where she quickly specialised in roads policing and become their first female As Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police, Dee is the Air armed response officer. Certificate holder for the National Police Air Service, and also oversees Regional Assets including the North East Counter Terrorism Dee worked her way up through the ranks to the role of Unit, the Regional Organised Crime Unit and the Regional Scientific Superintendent at Cleveland Police before joining Cumbria Support Service. Constabulary in 2005 as Commander of their South Basic Command Unit. Here, she led policing in Barrow and Kendal, as well as the She is a keen fitness enthusiast which includes skiing, walking and Lake District National Park areas of Windermere, Ambleside and regular training at the gym. Coniston. She was the Force’s gender champion, leading on internal staff support matters and was also Branch Secretary of Cumbria You can follow Chief Constable Dee Collins on Superintendents’ Association. Twitter: @WYPDeeCollins

Memories of MHSG

“I was a member of the “We had to hand dinner tickets in every day and School’s netball, swimming and “I forged lots of great friendships we would all pray that tennis teams and enjoyed all during my time at MHSG; friendships cheese flaps wouldn’t be of the many opportunities to that still endure today. I loved on the menu. I hear the develop my abilities to work attending my class’ 30th anniversary food is amazing now!” within a team; very important reunion in 2013. It was a lovely given what I do now.” shock (if that is possible) to see my photograph in the main reception as part of the ‘Notable Alumnae’ wall.”

6 7 Order of Ceremony

Processional and School Song : Teach Me to Learn Preparatory Department Speakers Words by Carol Ann Duffy, music by Sasha Johnson Manning Accompanied by the Senior Orchestra Please stand for the arrival of the platform party & School song Upper School Speakers

Opening Remarks Presentation of School Prizes

Welcome Introduction to the Guest of Honour Mrs A C Hewitt, Head Mistress Mrs E Spence, Chair of Governors

Senior Orchestra: Selections from ‘An American in Paris’ (Gershwin) Address by the Guest of Honour Conductor: Mr A Bradley Chief Constable Dee Collins Leader: Christina Maxfield

Senior Choir: Sure On This Shining Night (Lauridsen) Lower School Speakers Conductor: Mr A Bradley Accompanists: Miss C Dunham and Amy Anson

Preparatory Choir, Chorale and Senior Choir: R.E.S.P.E.C.T (Otis Redding arr. Roger Emerson) Lesson Ecclesiasticus Chapter 44 Conductor: Mr A Bradley Accompaniment: Jazz Band

Reading of the Founders’ Names Presentation of GCSE Certificates and Prizes

Wind Band: How Far I’ll Go (Lin-Manuel Miranda arr. Matt Conway) Sixth Form Speakers Conductor: Miss R Ward

Winner of the Warburton Prize Vote of Thanks and Closing Remarks

8 9 School Song Prizes

The School Song was specially commissioned for Manchester High by the late Gillian Hush on her retirement as Chairman of Governors in 2005. It was written by Poet Laureate and former MHSG parent, Carol Ann Duffy, and was set to music by the composer, Sasha Manning Johnson. Major School Prizes

Christine Lee-Jones Prize for Leadership and Initiative Pooja Aruketty Daniella Sciama Award Regan Mills Elizabeth Diggory Prize for Academic Achievement in Year 6 Arwa Abdulhusein Head Mistress’s Merit Cup (most House Points) Rosie Drury Katie Levy Award for Sports Leadership Victoria Pierog Merlyn Lowther Award for Scholarship & Achievement Anoushka Mazumdar Teach Me to Learn Pankhurst Prize for Community Service Annabel Carthy Rachel Lentin Art Prize for Innovation & Creativity Kate McMahon Teach me to learn Sunny Lowry Cup for Sporting Achievement Lucy Aherne how numbers multiply, The Cecilia Bingham Prize for Public Speaking Alexandra Thacker the law of gravity The Ida Carroll Prize for Music Christina Maxfield birds in the sky defy The Poet Laureate Prize for Poetry (Junior) Kaitlyn Ryan and how each girl The Poet Laureate Prize for Poetry (Senior) Sarah Stockman The UKFast Award for Entrepreneurship Aadya Sharma contains all future worlds Warburton Trophy for Musical Performance in Senior Forms To be announced during the evening within a school. Teach me to learn In Memory Of What language signifies Many of the prizes given tonight are in memory of members of the Manchester High community from in myth and history, years gone by. Our School has a rich history and it is right and proper that we continue to honour the in Milton’s Paradise personalities and characters that have made it so.

and how each girl Sadly, two of tonight’s awards are in remembrance of pupils that passed away in more recent years. is necklaced like a pearl within a school. The Daniella Sciama Award for Outstanding Achievement Daniella was a member of Manchester High’s Class of 2013. Throughout her childhood and adolescent There is a tree where golden leaves years she bravely battled a range of chronic conditions and tragically passed away following a severe spell out our names. asthma attack during her first term at the University of Edinburgh. When darkness falls each golden leaf A student of International Business and Economics, Daniella was known for her determination to succeed despite the challenges put in her way. The award in her name recognises a pupil who has burns like a flame. achieved at the highest level in the face of adversity.

Teach me to learn how poems rhyme and scan, that Mozart’s music makes something divine of man The Rachel Lentin (1991 – 2015) Art Award for and how each girl Innovation and Creativity her talent will unfurl Passionate about patterns, textiles and intricate designs, Rachel was a true artist. A member of the MHSG Class of 2009, everyone always knew where to find her; in the Art rooms, within a school. covered in paint, running late! Rachel was a graduate of the Chelsea College of Art and Design, qualifying with a first class degree in Textiles Design.

During her time at School, Rachel was plagued by a rare form of cancer, Ewing’s Sarcoma. Devastatingly this reoccurred during her time at university and, despite prolonged treatment, she passed away in April 2015. Rachel’s award celebrates an Art student with innovative ideas and creative originality.

10 11 Drama Prizes Year 8 Prizes and Awards

Angela Trueman Award for Drama – Senior Scene Isabella Davenport Brown Pauline Kellett Achievement Award in Year 8 Rumaisa Azeem

Angela Trueman Award for Drama – Senior Scene Emily O’Brien Year 8 Attainment across all subjects Charlotte Dobrev

Angela Trueman Award for Drama – Senior Monologue Ceferina Penny Year 8 Progress and Commitment Olivia Hall

Angela Trueman Award for Drama – Junior Monologue Beatrice De Goede Year 8 Achievement Award (most House Points in Year) Rosie Drury

Angela Trueman Award for Drama – Junior Scene Millie Hodge Year 8 Service to the Community Skye Whitton

Angela Trueman Award for Drama – Junior Scene Sasha McTiffin Merle Tong Shield for Latin – Middle School Thaejus Ilango

LAMDA Grade 8 –Acting with Distinction Shazia Absar Merle Tong Shield for Latin – Middle School Evie Lomas

Sarah Adedokun The Kilgarriff Cup for Athletics – Junior Philippa Bailey Lily Crascall-Kennedy Diamond Awards for Academic Effort, Achievement and Citizenship Parina Aggarwal Alice Fryman Rumaisa Azeem Aneesa Hameed Livia Baker Amelia Jefford Abigail Barnett Beth McMillan Raakhi Bhagdev Marissa Oluwadare Isobel Bracken Megan Woodward-White Hawa Dar LAMDA Grade 8 – Speaking Verse and Prose with Distinction Shazia Absar Sanjana D’Cruz Snehal Dhebri Charlotte Dobrev Music Prizes Rosie Drury Olivia Hall Ella Hampson Music Festival – Early Grades Cup Ella Hampson Thaejus Ilango

Music Festival – Intermediate Cup Charlotte Dobrev and Jules Birch Evie Lomas Riya Melachuri Music Festival – Senior Cup Christina Maxfield Aleena Saddiq Miss Bellamy’s Cup for Musical Composition (Junior) Georgia Geupel

Margaret Lane Memorial Trophy for Singing Natasha Oldbury

Patricia Elcombe Choral Trophy Ruth Pugh

ABRSM Grade 8 with Distinction Ceferina Penny

Year 7 Prizes and Awards

Year 7 Attainment across all subjects Kelly Mau

Year 7 Progress and Commitment Miriam Veltkamp

Year 7 Achievement Award (most House Points in Year) Catrin Barrowcliff

Year 7 Service to the Community Sana Bham

Diamond Awards for Academic Effort, Achievement and Citizenship Catrin Barrowcliff and Julia Whitworth

12 13 Year 9 Prizes and Awards Year 11 Prizes and Awards

Year 9 Attainment across all subjects Beatrice De Goede Girls who have achieved A* or Grade 8/9 in all GCSE subjects

The Molly Cooper Progress and Commitment Award in Year 9* Beverley Dsinmeni India Agravat

Year 9 Achievement Award (most House Points in Year) Yoosun Hwang Isobel Brierley-Croft

Year 9 Service to the Community Elise Kotegaonkar Hannah Currie

Alice Thornley Chisholm Prize for French Imogen Lee Chloe Kadir

Geary Middle School Prize for English Mahima Raghavendra Aoife Maguire

Geary Middle School Prize for Mathematics Ria Bansal Saira Majid

Junior Art and Design Cup Natasha Black Anoushka Mazumdar

Junior Design Technology Cup Amelia Roberts Grace O’Mara

Rosemary Ashworth Cup for Biology Momina Siddiqui Ruby Sanders-English

Scarsbrook Bowl for Middle School Physics Lolu Ayanniran Huma Siddiqi

Stevenson Cup for Middle School Chemistry Phoebe Potkins Sophie Xu-Tang

Diamond Awards for Academic Effort, Achievement and Citizenship Ria Bansal Victoria Xu-Tang Hannah Bird Beatrice De Goede Margaret P Crocker (nee Livesey) Prize for Geography Fieldwork Aurna Maitra Yoonsun Hwang Year 11 Biology Alexandra Darby * The Molly Cooper Progress and Commitment Award (Year 9) Year 11 Chemistry Poppy Qureshi Molly Cooper is the grandmother of a current pupil who is most proud of her connection with our School. This award recognises a student Year 11 Computer Science Sophie Xu-Tang who has displayed a determined and positive attitude to learning throughout Year 9 across all their subjects. Year 11 Dance Victoria Xu-Tang

Year 11 Drama Abigail Whitehead Year 10 Prizes and Awards Year 11 English Suvridhi Sharma Year 11 English Literature Ruby Sanders-English

Year 11 Fine Art Connie Baxendell Year 10 Attainment across all subjects Hibah Kamran Year 11 Food and Nutrition Navya Sarwal Year 10 Progress and Commitment Alex Leon Year 11 French Hannah Currie Year 10 Service to the Community Bahar and Bisma Din Year 11 Further Mathematics Anoushka Mazumdar Mary Lomas Cup for Year 10/11 Mathematics Anna Lo Year 11 Geography Sejal Dhebri Merle Tong Cup for Latin – Upper School Noor Al-Saffar Year 11 German Isobel Brierley-Croft Merle Tong Cup for Latin – Upper School Nadia Brahma-Trumper Year 11 Graphic Communications Sanaa Mughal The Kilgarriff Cup for Athletics - Senior Devon Weymont Year 11 History India Agravat Year 10 Religious Studies Short Course Sophie Angel Year 11 Latin Daheem Wayn Diamond Awards for Academic Effort, Achievement and Citizenship Lydia Butt Year 11 Mathematics Huma Siddiqi Becky West Year 11 Music Mia Serracino-Inglott

Year 11 Physical Education Loren Aherne

Year 11 Physics Chloe Kadir

Year 11 Progress and Commitment Mehreen Khan

14 15 Aurna Maitra Ruby Sanders-English Year 11 Prizes and Awards (continued) Saira Majid Honor Sandiford Sadie Mayo Navya Sarwal

Year 11 Religious Studies Evie Clarke Anoushka Mazumdar Mia Serracino-Inglott

Year 11 Science – Double Award prize Alice Lacey Kate McMahon Suvridhi Sharma

Year 11 Service to the Community Roni Altman Abigail Mounteney Asiya Sheikh

Year 11 Spanish Shreya Bannuru Sanaa Mughal Huma Siddiqi

Rachel McGrath Award for Musical Contribution Aine Guy Khadeeja Nadeem Jasmine Simon Niamh Nugent Alicia Sodha

Grace O'Mara Holly Sutton GCSE Certificates Oluwagbotemi Phillips Daheem Wayn Poppy Qureshi Grace Whitby

Zahra Qureshi Abigail Whitehead Anya Abrol Sejal Dhebri Sasha Ramani Natasha Williams India Agravat Hattie Ellis Abi Rathmell Bethany Woodhead Loren Aherne Hannah Farnell Basima Rehman Sophie Xu-Tang Iman Ahmed Sylvie Farrow Zoha Rizvi Victoria Xu-Tang Avaan Ali Mia Gilmour Emma Rowson Roni Altman Georgia Greenwood

Michelle Ameh Grace Grimshaw

Jamsin Ayaz Aine Guy

Sharlett Azhar-Noronha Sarah Harris Platinum Award for Academic Effort, Achievement Mia Ball Anna Hill and Citizenship Zaaina Baloch Chloe Ho

Marcie Bamber Heidi Horgan Lottie Ainsworth Beverley Dsinmeni Shreya Bannuru Eleanor Howell Saba Akmese India Espenlaub Nicholson Connie Baxendell Safa Hussain Noor Al-Saffar Natalie Fu Zara Bhatti Amna Iqbal Nadia Anim-Somuah Georgia Geupel Jawharah Bint Yaseen Eloise Jenness Amy Anson Olivia Gibson Isobel Brierley-Croft Delphie Jones Lolu Ayanniran Isabella Hammond Anna Bromley Chloe Kadir Abby Bamber Millie Hodge Eve Butler-Smith Mehreen Khan Shreya Baskar Zara Hodge Skye Chaplain Megan Klymowec Sana Bham Alice Hu Shu Fei Chen Alice Lacey Rachael Billington Zarren Jemshaid Sabiha Chowdhury Pascale Leung Jules Birch Anna Kamaly-Asl Evie Clarke Victoria Loveday Holly Birtwistle Rania Khan Evie Cressey Charlotte Lowe Alice Budworth Lottie Kielty Hannah Currie Aoife Maguire Erin Cuckill Ria Kotecha Alexandra Darby Zumar Mahmood Jasmine De Goede Rebecca Lawes

16 17 Platinum Award for Academic Effort, Achievement Completing the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Expedition and Citizenship (continued) Gabby Handberg Rebecca Lipscomb

Tasnim Ahmed Abby Lister Finn Levison Mahima Raghavendra Nawa Ali Shameen Malik Ellis Loh Sajida Rahman Manahill Baig Beth McMillan Karen Mahmoud Maira Saqib Fatima Bint Islam Martha Mitchell Maryam Mahmoud Esme Sefton Lilian Crascall-Kennedy Seren Seo Rosie Marston Gwendolen Sellers Eleanor Fidler Frankie Stevenson Olivia Matthews Aleeza Siddique Tali Fraser Alexandra Thacker Kelly Mau Lauren Soh Annabel Kaye Lily Weatherby Christina Maxfield Freya Sproston-Ritchie Helena Kilgour Megan Woodward-White Sasha McTiffin Joanna Tower Sabina Latif Nazaneen Mohammed Catherine Tucker

Zainab Nazir Miriam Veltkamp

Emily O'Brien Evie Walker

Phoebe Palmer Hannah Wang

Ellouise Pinnick Kizzy Ward

Phoebe Potkins Bonnie Williams

Bella Qureshi

We welcome our new Sixth Formers

Axelle Sibierski Tia Nevins

Evelyn Wang Oveena Fonseka

Anesha Javed Mehr Khan

Aiman Rafaqat Chujun Zhou

18 19 “It’s about appreciating that every person will have their own point of view and it may not necessarily be in line with yours.” - Lydia Butt, Year 11

“Respect means to be nice to every single person you meet and to take care of every single object you see.” - Halimah Bishi, Year 4

20 21 “You can show respect by listening and appreciating what people have to say. It is something you should show your peers, teachers, elders and anyone you come into contact with.” - Eleanor Fidler, Head Girl

22 23 Welcome to Year 7

7M 7S Form Tutor: Miss Warwick 7M Form Tutor: Mrs Bennett 7S Support Tutor: Mrs Newman Support Tutor: Miss Parker

7H 7G 7H Form Tutor: Mrs Loughrey-Davies 7G Form Tutor: Mrs Brown Support Tutor: Miss Hudson Support Tutor: Mrs Crowley

24 25 Welcome to Reception

Sunflower Class Alice Song

Sunflower Class Teacher: Mrs Adam Teaching Assistant: Mrs O’Donnell Examination Results

A-Level Students Shine in Stem Subjects Once again, Manchester High has celebrated fantastic A-level results in a variety of subjects. Over a quarter of pupils secured a string of straight A*s and As, and 88% of all grades were in the A* to B range.

While the national picture sees colleges and sixth forms struggling to Pictured above encourage girls to opt for the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) disciplines, over three quarters of pupils in our A-level cohort chose to study a STEM subject at A-level, with many electing to continue on in the area at university. Alice Song from Newton Heath Head Mistress, Mrs Hewitt, commented: “There is a real drive at present to encourage girls into STEM and here at MHSG we do buck Grades: 4 A*s in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics the national trend; so much so in fact that we have been selected by and Further Mathematics GCHQ (Government Communication Headquarters) to participate in their CyberFirst initiative that aims to identify early on those young people who University: Imperial College London Poppy Class have the aptitude to form the next generation of cyber security experts. Course: Physics with a year abroad “As a Chemistry teacher by trade I am of course thrilled that so many of our students consider further study in science and tech but I am always “I am so proud to have secured my place at ICL which has a reputation Poppy Class equally proud of the girls who go on to pursue a totally different route. Our for excellence in science and engineering. The year abroad will certainly Teacher: Mrs Anderson innovative ‘Futures’ programme encourages all pupils to explore a variety be a test as I will be taught in the language of my host country but it is a of career options and follow their true passions, whatever they may be.” challenge I am ready for!” Teaching Assistant: Miss Imtiaz 26 27 Alice Makes Final Cut for BBC Apprenticeship Scheme

Leah Bolchover (Deputy Head Girl) Alice McMahon from Warrington beat Alice commented: “The selection process was rigorous; after sending in my application I was invited for an assessment in Birmingham, from Cheadle competition from over 3,000 applicants to secure a place on the BBC’s coveted Media and when I got through the first round, I was called up for more Grades: 2 A*s in Biology and Religious Studies, and an A in interviews in Salford. Chemistry Production apprenticeship scheme. “I am actively involved with youth politics; organising various events, Alice has deferred her place to study Politics at the University of University: University of Bristol chairing meetings and going out campaigning, all of which have given Edinburgh and instead will be paid £12,500 for a year’s contract at the me strong organisational skills. I am really looking forward to getting BBC, working across programmes for TV, radio and digital. my teeth into exciting projects at the BBC and learning about the Course: Medicine fascinating world of media production.” “During my time at Manchester High I’ve performed in numerous drama productions where you have to give it your all. I have also been a Deputy Head Girl which is a position of real responsibility. I included both these aspects of my life in my application for Medicine as it’s really important to show you have many facets to your character.”

Claire Hewitt, Head Mistress of Manchester High School for Girls, commented: Helen Moore “We live in a changing world and there are from Congleton many routes to success. This is a new and Grades: 3 A*s in Biology, Psychology and exciting venture for Alice and I know she will Physical Education make the absolute most of it.” University: University of Bath

Course: Sport and Exercise Science

Alongside her studies, Helen also completed the Mountain Training Foundation’s Coach Award for Climbing, making her the youngest qualified climbing coach in the country. “I worked really hard for both my A-levels and climbing qualification. World Class International Baccalaureate Results There were moments when I doubted if I could do both but my teachers supported me every step of the way and for that I am really grateful. This year’s International Baccalaureate cohort Passing the climbing assessment felt amazing and my exam results took that feeling to the next level!” achieved an average points score of 39 out of 45, way ahead of the global average of just 30 points.

Katie O’Brien from Stockport

Points: 42 out of 45 University: Gap year to travel

“I intend to take a gap year, travel and just enjoy myself a little, but Isobel Howard long-term, I have my sights set on human rights law. I am so happy with from Worsley my results and that all the hard work has paid off.” Grades: 3 A’s in Mathematics, Biology and Spanish Anya Haji-Michael from Wilmslow

Points: University: University of Cambridge (St John’s College) 42 out of 45 University: University of Exeter Course: International Relations Course: Human Sciences “Being involved with the model United Nations conferences at School “Taking part in the model United Nations conference is one of my MHSG really sparked my interest in international relations. I’m going to really highlights. Taking part in topical debates has boosted my confidence and miss everyone at MHSG but can’t wait to get started this autumn increased my knowledge of current affairs. My advice to other Oxbridge at Exeter.” hopefuls is be brave and don’t be intimidated by the process or people. Never think that you are not good enough. Just go for it!” The IB was launched at MHSG as an alternative to A-levels in 2010. Sadly, as the number of girls opting to study the Diploma have been low it will no longer be offered at Manchester High and this year’s Senior Sixth will be our last cohort.

28 29 Pupils Secure Top Grades in International ‘Tougher Than Ever’ GCSE Year ambitions

In a year that has seen an increase in the Head Mistress, Mrs Hewitt, said: “We knew the new GCSEs were Isobel Brierley-Croft from Glossop secured a rigour of GCSEs and where the Department going to be more demanding than ever and that a 9 would act as an clean sweep of grade 9s and 7.5 A*s in her additional grade to differentiate the most exceptional performance. for Education had warned pupils, parents and A grade 9 is not the same as an A*; it is beyond the existing A* other subjects. schools that few grade 9s, the new top mark in category and the fact that way over a third of all our girls secured this the numerical grading system for Mathematics classification in Mathematics and English Literature is outstanding. On results day Isobel commented: “I’d always said I and English, would be awarded, Manchester was going to take A-levels in whatever subjects I did best “That said, it is vital with the new numerical grades that pupils, in. As it turns out I have lots of options which is great. I’m High girls have certainly come out on top. parents, universities and future employers understand the system so we don’t end up with demoralised students who put far too much definitely going to take German and Spanish as the Modern • 85% of all grades achieved by students were A* or A, or in the pressure on themselves. Grades 7 and 8 are broadly equivalent Foreign Languages department at Manchester High is so 9 to 7 range for those subjects that reported numerically to an A or A* and it’s important we keep that in perspective.” strong. I can’t wait to go on trips abroad during my Sixth • 95% of all grades were A* to B, or in the 9 to 6 category Form years and put my language skills to the test.” for subjects using the numerical grading system Isobel is now studying Spanish, German, Maths and Further Maths. • Well over a third of results in both Mathematics (37%) and English Literature (36%) were grade 9

• 12 girls in the year group secured nothing less than an A*, or grade 8, in all their subjects

Budding Building a astrophysicist is strong future

seeing stars India Agravat, also from Glossop, is one of six sisters to have attended MHSG. She achieved an A* with distinction in Further Mathematics, 6.5 Almost half of the year group at Manchester A*s and two of the new grade 9s. High School for Girls opted to take Further Mathematics which is designed to take the study She is now studying Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry and of Maths beyond the content of the GCSE Higher Drama in the Sixth Form. Tier. 100% of the cohort secured either an A* She commented: “Overall I am amazed with my results with distinction, an A* or an A. and still can’t believe it. I really enjoy making things and would Among them was Chloe Kadir from Cheadle. Chloe achieved love to pursue an engineering career in the future. I recently an A* with distinction in Further Mathematics, three of the new completed work experience at an engineering firm and hope grade 9s in English Language, English Literature and Mathematics, to secure some more placements during my time in the Sixth along with 8.5 A*s in her other subjects. Form here at Manchester High.” The budding astrophysicist has a keen interest in engineering and is studying A-levels in Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry and German.

Head Mistress, Claire Hewitt, concluded: “In a year of real uncertainty, our girls have proved themselves to be determined and hardworking. They have been supported every step of the way by their passionate and dedicated teachers and we are all really proud of these results.”

30 31 Leavers’ Destinations 2017 Name Destination Course O'Brien, Katie Gap year Olawuyi, Jumoke King's College, London Law O'Shaughnessy, Ellie Birmingham Law with French Name Destination Course Patel, Emily University of West of England, Bristol International Business Abdullah, Hibah Manchester Law Patel, Radhika King's College, London Medicine Ahmed, Hanaan Manchester Chemistry Raja, Atia Liverpool Architecture Ali, Zuha Manchester Chemical Engineering Rathur, Zainab Manchester Metropolitan University Psychology Allen, Amber Bristol English Rimington, Charlotte Leeds Beckett Business Economics Allkins, Rosie Bristol Archaeology and Anthropology Royle, Bella Bristol Mathematics Amandakone, Kushara Keele Pharmacy Sadek, Ayah Birmingham Dentistry Baker, Niamh Bristol Theatre and Performance Studies Salau, Zeliha Nottingham Pharmacy Barry, Rosie Edinburgh English Language and Literature Sarwal, Sarnav Queen Mary University of London Economics and Finance Bhatti, Safia Bristol English Sheraz, Manika Manchester Dentistry Blumenthal, Georgia Nottingham Trent Graphic Design Snook, Emily Imperial College, London Biochemistry Bolchover, Leah Bristol Medicine Sojitra, Diya London School of Economics Mathematics with Economics Buckley, Freya Art Foundation Central Saint Martins, London Somaiya, Rhea London School of Economics Sociology Chauhan, Manaal Manchester Medicine Song, Alice Imperial College, London Physics with a year in Europe Copp-Barton, Bobbie Durham Economics with Management with Business Placement Stephenson, Ebony Bristol Engineering Design with Study in Industry Davenport-Brown, Alexandra Leeds Interdisciplinary Science (Foundation) Stewart, Emily Leeds Food Science and Nutrition Davies, Olivia York Business and Management with a Year in Industry Stockman, Sarah Manchester English Language Dickinson, Cosima Exeter Law Tanvir, E'Men Gap year Farrow, Clarice Bristol Mathematics Thompson, Katherine Newcastle Computer Science Fitzsimmons, Rachel Bath Computer Science Tildesley, Beatrice Nottingham Chemistry with an International Study Year Frank, Isobel Liverpool Criminology Tobin, Elen Newcastle Politics and Sociology Gee, Jasmine Liverpool Mechatronics and Robotic Systems Topo, Priya Birmingham Psychology Grimshaw, Rose Durham Economics with Study Abroad Turner, Anna Liverpool Biological Sciences Hafezi, Aaminah Bristol Medicine Twomey, Lisa Gap year Haji-Michael, Anya Exeter International Relations with Study Abroad Ullah, Resham Leeds Dental Surgery Hasan, Nisa Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge Economics Underhill, Maddie Nottingham Pharmacy Hawkins, Claudia Leeds Liberal Arts Vickers, Sarah Dundee Medical Sciences Hellewell, Jane Gap year Walmsley, Caitlin Wake Forest University, North Carolina, USA Herd, Emily Manchester Dentistry Warn, Louisa Edinburgh Medicine Howard, Isobel St John’s College, Oxford Human Sciences Whaites, Emily Sheffield Hallam Chemical Engineering Howarth, Gabrielle Nottingham Trent Fashion Marketing and Branding Whittell, Alison Liverpool (2018) Music and Technology - 2017-2018 gap year Hughes, Enya Bristol Economics and Finance Wong, Olivia Manchester Metropolitan University Biomedical Science Hussain, Maria Lancaster Medicine and Surgery Wren, Katie Liverpool Psychology Ivkovic-Moutrey, Lara Leeds Psychology Yeates, Georgina Gap year Jabeen, Minahil Newcastle Dentistry Zayni, Rania Hull Biomedical Engineering Kalra, Gabriella Queen Mary University of London Geography Zheng, Eva Birmingham Chemistry with Business Management Kamath, Priyanka Imperial College, London Medicine Khan, Sameerah Manchester Medicine Kypriadis, Elli Manchester Metropolitan University Art Foundation Class of 2016 who took a gap year Lee, Rebecca Sheffield Chemistry with Study in Industry Leigh, Laura Nottingham English Mahamud, Shariifa Gap year Name Destination Course Marley Clarke, Lucy Edinburgh History Ahmed, Minahil Leeds Dental Surgery McMahon, Alice Edinburgh - 2018 Social Policy and Politics. BBC internship 2017-2018 Bailey, Erin Edinburgh French and Spanish Meynell, Sarah Warwick Philosophy Haddad, Suraiya Imperial College, London Medicine Mohamedbhai, Tahira Newcastle Law Bhorat, Hannah Copenhagen Business School Business, Language and Culture Moore, Helen Bath Sport and Exercise Science with Study Abroad Chughtai, Aqsa Leeds Medicine Moss, Eve Gap year Jahan, Jannath Newcastle Law Muhammad, Aleena King's College, London Law Javid, Humnah Sheffield Dentistry Nagra, Kyra Leeds Management with Marketing Raja, Iram King's College, London Biomedical Science Naylor, Katherine Keele Physiotherapy Truman, Emma Durham English Literature and Philosophy 32 33 Forthcoming Events Ladies Festive Lunch with Rose Dummer

After 10 years, Rose left the army and wandered into a cake decorating Thursday 23rd November 2017 career quite by accident. She is now known to her millions of social media followers as Rosie Cake Diva, presents on BBC Radio Lancashire King Street Townhouse, 10 Booth Street, and hosts the annual Cake Oscars at the NEC. Rosie has made cakes for Manchester, M2 4AW Buckingham Palace, been featured on the Graham Norton Show and won Wedding Cake of the Year. 12 noon onwards £35 including prosecco on arrival, a two-course festive meal, tea and coffee.

Our Ladies Festive Lunch is proving quite the way to kick off the festive season and, due to popular demand, we’re returning to the fantastic King Street Townhouse to take over their South Terrace. This is always a great event that brings parents, alumnae and friends of MHSG together.

This year’s speaker will be Rose Dummer, an alumna from the Class of ‘85. After Manchester High, Rose secured a degree in Architecture, but didn’t become an architect. Instead she become the first female helicopter pilot in the British Army.

Founders’ Lecture with Lawrence Jones The Founders’ Lecture intends to bring distinguished speakers to Thursday 15th March 2018 Manchester High to broaden our perspectives. Manchester High School for Girls Lawrence Jones MBE has over 30 years’ experience of doing things differently. CEO of UKFast, an ambassador for British business, 6.30pm for a 7pm start musician, husband and father to four daughters, Lawrence will talk This event is free of charge, although donations to the about the power of our thoughts and the importance of setting goals. School’s bursary fund will be gratefully received on the night.

To buy tickets for the Ladies Festive Lunch or to reserve a seat at the Founders’ Lecture, please email the Development Team on [email protected]. If you’d like to speak to member of the team in person, please contact Pamela Ashcroft or Lex Taylor on 0161 224 0447. 34 35 Phoebe Price attended MHSG on a bursary from 2008 to 2015. She studied for the International Baccalaureate qualification and her final point score placed her in the top 3% of candidates worldwide.

Phoebe is currently studying English Literature at the University of Durham, is a Girls20 Global Ambassador and was recently named in the Top Ten Female Undergraduates of the Year at the TargetJobs Undergraduate Awards. She has recently completed an internship at Rolls-Royce.

“Being a Manchester High girl transforms your whole life. The people and organisations who donate to the bursary fund enable future change makers to become just that. The people who invested in me not only invested in my school years but my entire life.” At Manchester High School for Girls we want to enrol girls with true potential, regardless of their ability to pay. While we strive to be academically, but not financially selective, the realities of the modern world mean this is not always possible.

Last year we launched our Never Over100ked campaign in a bid to reach the original The donor window is nearly complete target that was set for the School’s Pankhurst Bursary Fund; to raise £2 million and The stunning donor window stands proudly in the enable 100 girls to pass through Manchester High with financial assistance. reception of the Sixth Form Centre and hundreds of Single blocks are priced at £140 and girls walk beneath it every day. There are only two panels left in the window before it is full. double blocks at £1,400. All money raised will go to the bursary fund. The name you choose to appear on your block (maximum of 20 FUNDRAISING UPDATE characters) will join the others in creating a lasting tribute to the extended Manchester High community. Simply complete the form overleaf and return it to the Development Team, This year, nine new Year 7 pupils have joined MHSG on bursary places, taking the Manchester High School for Girls, total number of bursary pupils since the fund was established in 2010 to 91. Grangethorpe Road, Manchester, M14 6HS.

Please now consider if you can help us secure a Manchester High education for the remaining 9 girls.

Thanks to our loyal supporters, we have very nearly reached the original target and would love to get there in time for the next academic year.

One way you as parents and friends of the School can help is by purchasing a block in our donor window.

36 37 Donation Form

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Alternatively, you can pay by Credit or Debit Card by completing the form below. All transactions are carried out securely and efficiently.

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GIFT AID Gift Aid allows the School to reclaim 25% tax from the Inland Revenue on every £1 donated by UK taxpayers. For example, for every £1 donation that has been gift-aided, the School will actually receive £1.25.

• You must pay an amount of income tax and/or capital gains tax at least equal to the tax that the charity reclaims on your donation in the tax year or you, the donor, are responsible to pay any difference. • If in the future your circumstances change and you no longer pay tax on your income and capital gains tax equal to the tax that the charity reclaims, you can cancel your declaration. • If you are unsure whether your donations qualify for Gift Aid tax relief either contact the School or ask your local tax office for leaflet IR65. • Please notify the School if you change your name or address or you are no longer a tax payer. I would like Manchester High School for Girls to treat this and all donations I have ever made over the last four years or will make from the date of this declaration as Gift Aid donations until further notice. I confirm that I pay an amount of income tax and/or capital gains tax equal to the tax that Manchester High School for Girls will reclaim. Signature: Date:

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