The Manchester Grammar School celebrates Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis KBE’s visit and record-breaking Oxbridge offers this year.
The Manchester Grammar School recently had the honour of hosting Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis KBE for its annual Jewish Society Lunch. The event brought together current pupils, staff, Old Mancunians, family, and friends to celebrate the accomplishments of the MGS Jewish community over the past year.
Year 12 pupil Jack, a Jewish Society Chair for the 2023-24 academic year, revealed the meticulous planning involved in overcoming challenges posed by the Chief Rabbi ‘s schedule. The team, adapting to schedule adjustments, successfully organised the Jewish Society Lunch one month earlier to accommodate his availability. Despite tight time constraints, the team’s efforts ensured a successful event, showcasing their commitment to delivering a meaningful experience.
The occasion commenced with a welcome speech from Hannah Salomon, the Jewish the school’s commitment to protecting the Jewish community and praised the events hosted by the Jewish Society, emphasising the school’s supportive environment that respects and celebrates faith. He underscored the significance of unity within the Jewish community. The event also included a delightful Kosher meal, providing a platform for meaningful conversations and connections among attendees.
Reflecting on the visit, Jack highlighted the thriving Jewish Society at MGS. He acknowledged the numerous weekly events organised by the society, fostering an understanding of the diverse aspects of the Jewish faith. Notable among these events was a recent talk by Holocaust survivor Ike Alterman, emphasising the society’s dedication to educating younger generations about Jewish history.
In other recent news, pupils at The Manchester Grammar School have been highly of Cambridge and Oxford. A total of 25 pupils have received offers from Cambridge and Oxford, solidifying MGS’s position among a very select group of top academic schools nationally.
The School’s High Master, Dr Martin Boulton, said: “MGS pupils have been highly successful in applying to top universities in the UK and abroad. In 2024, we are delighted to be celebrating 25 of our pupils securing offers to study a wide range of academic courses at Oxford or Cambridge, including Archaeology and Anthropology, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Economics, Engineering, German
and Russian, History, Italian, Medicine, Natural Sciences and, Physics and Philosophy. The application process remains challenging and requires a high level of commitment; I would like to congratulate our pupils on their success.”
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