Category Archives: Senior Girls News
Upper Sixth Turn Mufti Day Into ‘Mr Evans’ Day
Friday was mufti day at the Girls’ School and Mr Evans received a surprise when he found out what the Upper Sixth were wearing! In his own words: ‘I have been for over four decades, a supporter of the Netherlands
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Girls Shortlisted for National Mandarin Speaking Competition
Larah Worthy, Varshaa Premakantha, Rohi Mirza and Jasleen Dhehi in Year 9 have been shortlisted to the final 40 of the National Mandarin Speaking Comptition hosted by British Council. The girls only began to learn Mandarin during the last academic
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Molly longlisted for New Views Festival 2021
Congratulations to Molly Seabury (Y11) on her amazing achievement of being longlisted for the New Views Festival 2021. After taking part in a workshop with local playwright and Game of Thrones actor, Luke Barnes, Molly wrote her own one-act play,
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U6 Girls Take Part in Chemistry Olympiad
During lockdown, some of the Upper Sixth girls took part in the Royal Society of Chemistry Olympiad. Maeve O’Malley, Melissa Hennessy and Zoya Ahmed achieved a Bronze award, Ellen Marsh and Molly Dean achieved Silver. We are immensely proud of
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Introducing our new CCF Contingent Commander
We are delighted to announce that Major Paul Ennis has taken up the position of Contingent Commander, replacing Major Helen Irwin who retired in January. This is an exciting appointment for the CCF as we come out of lockdown and
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Lancashire cricket legend Yates joins Merchant Taylors’ staff
Gary Yates, former academy director at Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed to become Head of Cricket Coaching at Merchant Taylors’ School. Gary spent 30 years at the club, including a fifteen-year spell as a high-quality spin bowler, before moving
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Year 9 Investigate Women Composers
This term, Year 9 girls have been investigating Women Composers, undertaking independent research projects that examined primary and secondary sources as well as critical reception. Composers from as early as Francesca Caccini (1587-c.1641) to Zoe Keating (1972-) have formed the
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MTGS Take on 2800 Squat Challenge
Well done to everyone who participated in the Teenage Cancer Trust 2800 Squat Challenge throughout February. Teenage Cancer Trust create world class cancer services for young people in the UK, providing life-changing care and support so young people don’t have
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Year 7 Create Captain Tom Poems
Year 7 have been studying poetry this term and Friday’s lesson was dedicated to Captain Sir Tom Moore. Below is a lovely poem written by Mya, Ellie, Charlotte and Sophia. Gracefully, Sir Captain Tom entered the gates to heaven, He
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#MerchantsAtHome Remote Learning Gallery
We love seeing all your new classrooms and how you are learning at home. We’ve created a gallery below to share all the wonderful photos you have sent to us. Tag us in yours on social media with the hashtag
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