Sixth Form Extra-Curricular Activities
Extra-curricular opportunities are an extremely important feature of life at Manchester High School for Girls and this continues into the Sixth Form.
Be Part of a Highly Motivated Community
We believe that the confidence and enjoyment gained from extra-curricular activities and achievements, along with being part of a highly motivated community, underpin academic fulfilment.
Extra-Curricular Opportunities
There is a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities open to students, ranging from sport and music, to science and the creative arts. Involvement in extra-curricular activities is important in developing the confidence and interpersonal skills necessary for personal and professional fulfilment. Students are encouraged to participate in at least one extra-curricular activity. Extra-curricular engagement teaches them to manage their time effectively, so that they do not fall behind in their academic work.
Students may join the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme or take part in the Young Enterprise scheme or the Community Sports Leaders’ Award. There is also the opportunity to participate in the Mock Trial Competition and in the Model United Nations conferences.
Sixth Formers can enjoy theatre visits to London, Stratford and beyond, as well as occasionally collaborating with The Manchester Grammar School on theatre productions. They may also become members of one of the many choirs and instrumental groups. These too provide opportunities to work with students from MGS.
Sixth Formers can take part in international sporting and cultural visits, philosophy and debating societies, art exhibitions, concerts and school productions. They also enjoy visits from speakers as diverse as charity representatives, MPs, journalists and motivational speakers.
To view or download our Extra-Curricular Information Booklet, please click below.
Extra-Curricular Information Booklet
New Clubs & Societies
In addition to sporting and musical activities, students may participate in, or organise, clubs and workshops in Literature, Debating, Drama, Art, Technology, Film or Science. Editorial teams of Sixth Formers also produce the award-winning school newspaper, 'Onward'.
Extra-Curricular Activities
We have over 40 extra-curricular activities on offer in our Sixth Form, including:
- Advanced Chemistry Club
- Badminton
- Book Group
- Choir
- Christian Union
- Climbing Club
- Creative Writing Club
- Debating Society
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Ethics Matters
- Fitness Suite
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Life Drawing
- Model United Nations
- Music Theory Class
- Netball
- Orchestra
- Phil Soc
- Swimming
- Theatre Society
- Water Polo
- Wind Band
- Young Enterprise
Music and Speech & Drama Lessons
Tuition in Speech & Drama lessons and Music leading to LAMDA or Associated Board examinations is available as an additional chargeable option.
Leadership Opportunities
Head Girl Team
Introducing our Head Girl Team for 2024-25!
Congratulations to Eva and her team; Katie, Coco, Sara, Nikki and Pippa.
They have chosen to focus their work on the theme of 'The Importance of Community' throughout MHSG's 150th year.
Eva, current Head Girl, said: "As Manchester High proudly celebrates 150 years of empowering women, we are presented with a perfect opportunity to reflect on the strength and resilience of our school community. United by shared values and aspirations, each individual at Manchester High is encouraged to thrive, facing challenges with unwavering support.
"Ultimately, the power of our community lies in its ability to cultivate mutual respect and understanding, serving as a catalyst for positive change and a platform to exchange ideas, seek guidance and lend a helping hand.
"I am tremendously excited to be a part of something with such a rich history and promising future. The Head Girl Team and I cannot wait for the year ahead; focusing on the theme the ‘Importance of Community."
The School offers a wide range of cultural, creative and leadership roles and responsibilities, all of which extend the curriculum outside the classroom and foster strong friendships.
Sixth Formers are invited to apply for leadership posts, many of which involve working with younger students.
All Sixth Formers also have a role to play in carrying out essential school duties, which enable them to contribute to the School and foster links with staff and students.
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The following list highlights some of the leadership roles available to Sixth Formers:
- Assembly leaders
- Diversity and Inclusion Captains
- House Captains and Deputy House Captains
- Head Girl Team
- Lower School subject clinic helpers
- Library supervisors
- Literacy leaders
- Subject mentors
- Form prefects
- Preparatory Department reading assistants
- The Primary School Outreach Programme
- Preparatory Department Science Club
- School Ambassadors
- Swimming Assistant
