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ArtAll pupils have weekly art lessons throughout the first three years. In the first year the emphasis is placed on drawing from observation and... |
BiologyBiology, as with the other two sciences, is taught as a separate subject from year 7. Girls therefore have 1 hour and 20 minutes of tuition per week for the first ... |
Business StudiesThe Business Studies department supports the sixth form curriculum at MTGS, |
ChemistryIn the Chemistry Department we teach Chemistry as a separate science for the first three years. During Year 9 the girls choose between studying Chemistry at... |
ClassicsThe Classics Department at Merchant Taylors' Girls' School is a long-established and successful department. Members of the department are encouraged to teach in a dynamic and innovative way and... |
Drama and Theatre StudiesIn the Years 7 and 8, students have one lesson per week and study a synoptic course with an emphasis on practical exploration and the development of mental, physical and vocal skills. This is supported by students' reflective... |
EnglishWhen you hear the words "English lesson" what springs to mind......endless grammar or spelling tests? We hope not, as the reality is very different! The subject covers a wide range of stimulating work; one day you may be reading the exciting ... |
GeographyGeography is a lively and popular subject at MTGS. It is taught in a suite of 3 rooms in the Lower Thompson Building and has access to the adjacent garden. Geography... |
The main aim of the History department is to stimulate an interest in and enthusiasm for the study of the past so that every pupil can enjoy the subject and is able to realise their potential. The study of politics aims to increase the political awareness... |
Home EconomicsThe study of Home Economics plays an important role in our school curriculum by delivering the needs identified in national policies which recognise the importance of adopting an holistic approach... |
ICTA major, modern, forward thinking department housed in a significant historic building, situated right at the heart of the school. The department provides expertise in discrete information skills as well as promoting a cross-curricular approach... |
MathematicsMathematics is a popular subject. It is taught by a team of 5 teachers, Dr Barge (Head of Department), Mr Wood (second in Department), Mrs Hurst, Mrs Carter and Mrs Stevens... |
Modern LanguagesModern Foreign Languages are taught in a modern suite of four rooms in the centenary building, with two of the rooms having interactive whiteboards. Currently all girls joining Year 7 begin French and this is... |
MusicMusic is taught at KS3 and offered as an option at GCSE, and A-level with a tradition of excellent results. Throughout the school there is a wealth of talent including many girls who pass grade 8, Junior RNCM members, Merseyside Youth... |
Physical EducationThe P.E. Department at MTGS believes it delivers a broad and balanced programme which is designed to meet the needs of all its pupils. We feel that our working unit is well experienced and compliments each other in its areas of expertise... |
PSHEThrough work in lesson time and a wide range of activities across and beyond the curriculum, pupils gain practical knowledge and develop skills to help them live healthily and deal with the spiritual... |
PhysicsPhysics is taught as a separate subject from Year 7. Girls receive 70 minutes of tuition from specialist Physics teachers in Form groups in Year 7 and Year 8 and 9. This... |
Religious StudiesReligious Studies helps us to understand ourselves and what is going on in the world around us". (Yr 11 student) In the Religious Studies Department at MTGS we try to encourage girls to reflect on human feelings, beliefs ... |
PsychologyIn the Psychology Department the subject is taught to AS and A2 level. Our aims are to educate students in the fullest sense in the context of psychology, and... |
CareersThe aim of Careers Education and Guidance at MTGS is to enable each student to play a full, equal and personallly satisfying role in the world of work. We hope to encourage the... |