Director of Development – Simon Jones

Simon is a former pupil of MGS and joined as a teacher in the Geography Department in 2004.  He was the School's Transport Co-ordinator until 2010 and was responsible for the successful introduction of the MGS Shuttles.  Simon joined the Development Team in 2009 as Assistant Director of Development, and was appointed to take over from Ian Thorpe in 2010.  Ian continues his work with in the Development Office as a part-time adviser.

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Development Adviser – Ian Thorpe
Ian Thorpe was Director of Development from 2003 until 2010 when he decided to stand down from the role to work as a part-time adviser. Ian was a former pupil at MGS from 1962 to 1969, and joined the teaching staff in 1977 as an English specialist. He was Head of Lower School from 1982 to 1992 and a Surmaster from 1992 to 2003.

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Alumni & Events Co-ordinator – Jane Graham
Jane joined MGS in 2002 and now organises events for Old Mancunians and the School. These events include the annual Founders' Day and Benefactors' Lunch, Speech Day, reunions and the Old Boys' Dinner. Jane also facilitates smaller reunions for Old Mancunians with shared interests at the School.  If you would like help organising a reunion then Jane would love to hear from you.

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Development Administrator – Julie Wright
Julie was appointed in 2008 and looks after the Development Office's financial records and donations to the Next 500 Appeal. Julie is also the Secretary to the Old Mancunians' Association and oversees The Old Mancunian through to publication. 

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Development Assistant – Danielle Shepherd
Danielle joined the School in May 2012 to oversee the introduction of MGS Global, search for 'lost owls' and to help compile the 4th Edition of the Biographical Register of Old Mancunians.  If you are a 'lost owl' then Danielle would love to hear from you.

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Archivist – Rachel Kneale
Rachel joined the School in November 2010, to formally manage our Archive Library.  She is assisted by three part-time Old Mancunians.

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