St Mary's Calne

Dramatic Masterpieces from AS & A2 Level Students: During the last week of term, A Level Drama students performed a series of striking plays... (25.03.10)

Lacrosse: Match report and photographs of last Saturday's match against Sherborne. (25.03.10)

GCSE Artwork: The GCSE group created some really stunning paintings and artwork during the marathon 10 hour examination on Monday and Tuesday this week. (24.03.10)

Spring Concert 2010: The annual Spring Concert took place on Saturday with over 120 girls performing to a packed Chapel and hugely enthusiastic audience. (24.03.10)

Textile Club: This term, the girls have been tie-dyeing and customising t-shirts under the leadership and guidance of our Artist in Residence. (22.03.10)

Women in CC Conference: Top tips on careers from leading women at St Mary’s Calne annual careers conference. (22.03.10)

Arabian Nights: The Junior Drama Society will be performing Arabian Nights on Thursday 27th May and on Friday 28th May ... (22.03.10)

Author Visit: Debut novelist Lauren Oliver visited St Mary's to talk to the girls about her novel and her career as a writer. (18.3.10)

Evensong at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle: The Chamber Choir ventured East on Wednesday to sing in the stunning Chapel within Windsor Castle. (18.03.10)

Rugby at St Mary's: On Friday 5th March, we were delighted to be joined by Bath and England rugby player Nick Abendanon. (12.03.10)

National Schools Lacrosse Tournament: Congratulations to the team on a fantastic performance at the Nationals! (11.03.10)

Yale University Lunchtime Concert: St Mary’s played host to a very special lunchtime concert on Thursday 11th March...(11.03.10)

Lecture by Santa Montefiore: On Tuesday 2nd March, we were lucky enough to have Santa Montefiore, a successful novelist, talk to us about her life and her writing.(11.03.10)

Lacrosse against Godolphin: Click Read More to see photographs from the recent Lacrosse match (11.03.10)

Starburst: We were delighted to welcome Year 5 children from Heywood, St Francis, Derry Hill and St Margaret’s Preparatory Schools ... (10.03.10)

Silver DofE Fundraising Party: a fabulous children’s party was organised which raised a fantastic total of £3550 for Help for Heroes. (10.03.10)

All Star Bronze DofE:  The LV Form Bronze DofE Teams are to be congratulated on surviving particularly tough Practice weekends this year. (9.3.10) 

Show Jumping at West Wilts EC:  St Mary's held its first ever show jumping event on Sunday 7th March at the West Wilts EC (08.03.10)

Inspirational Science Theatre Company: Children from local schools joined St Mary's girls for a day of entertaining science workshops, demonstrations and challenge. (04.03.10)

Classics Trip to Crete: Minoan palaces, towns, villas and all places ending in ‘-os’ were our target as we were whirled through the sites... (04.03.10)

Inter-Schools Showjumping 7th March: There a few spaces in each class. Entries will remain open until 1200 Wednesday 3rd March.  (01.03.10)

Debating Society News: A trip to the Debate Chamber is planned for this Summer Term. (26.02.10)

Young Medics Club: starting in the Summer Term for all aspiring medics and those interested in medical ethics, medical research and alternative therapies. (26.02.10)

Rouen Trip: 33 girls from St Mary's recently enjoyed five days in Rouen, where they had the opportunity to practise their French and see the sights. (25.02.10)

Enrichment Week: The UIV Form took part in collaborative project with the Artist in Residence to produce a Textile Wall Hanging. (22.02.10)

Enrichment Week: For Enrichment Week, the MIV and UIV Forms created their own film studios and made 3 minute short films. (22.02.10)

Chinese New Year:  The girls celebrated the New Year in Chapel. (12.2.10)

RADA: Top teachers of theatre and media train young professionals at St Mary’s. (12.2.10)

Author Visit: On Tuesday 9th February the LIV and MIV Form were delighted to welcome author Sarah Webb to St Mary’s. (11.2.10)

Head Girl's Team: The Head Girl's Team for 2010-2011 has been announced. (11.02.10)

Enrichment Week: The MIV Form had a fantastic workshop on the topic of conflict resolution and the city of Jerusalem. (10.02.10)

Charity Day 2010: A fabulous day raising money and awareness of the School and House charities took place on Sunday. (09.02.10)

Enrichment Week:  The LIV Form girls spent Monday afternoon with Ms Ma exploring Chinese culture. (9.2.10)

Osmund Company Supper: Alice Hart-Davis, award-winning beauty journalist, was guest speaker at the Company Supper. (08.02.10)

Chamber Choir CD:  "These young ladies are every bit as accomplished as most cathedral and Oxbridge choirs". (04.02.10)

Gifted and Talented Study Day: 13 girls from the LV Form attended a Gifted and Talented Study Day in Yeovil, Somerset. (4.2.10)

British Schoolgirls’ Ski Races:  Congratulations on some excellent results at this year's championship in Flaine. (03.02.10)

Lacrosse West Rally:  The Lacrosse West Rally has changed venue. (01.02.10)

Calne Festival AGM:  St Mary's Jazz Artistes gave a fabulous performance at the Calne Music Festival Committee's AGM on 28th January.  (01.02.10)

Burns' Night: The Senior Girls celebrated Burns' Night on Tuesday. (28.01.10)

Lacrosse Training Day:  Scottish Centre, Emily Knight put the girls through their paces on Saturday.  (28.01.10)

Gold DofE Expeditions - January 2010: The LVI Form Gold DofE group have all completed their expedition training, following a Micro-Navigation Day on Sunday. (18.01.2010)

Flying Theatre Company: St Mary’s hosted the Flying Theatre Company who presented their show 'Man spricht Deutsch' to the MIV Form as well as UIV and LV Form German groups. (18.01.2010)

Girls win the British Physics Olympiad Experimental Project: Well done on a fantastic achievement to all involved, particularly the overall winners, Claire and Mingyi. (15.01.10)

Jessica Mendoza wins at Olympia: Congratulations to show jumper Jessica Mendoza in UIV Form who won the JJ Junior Stakes in December. Watch the video! (14.01.10)

AS/A2 and GCSE January Examinations: Important information about the public examinations. (8.01.10)

Joy to the World: It was with great joy and anticipation that the LIV Form prepared some carols, readings and Christmas cards for residents of Marden Court. (15.12.09)

Chinese Activities: As part of Enrichment Week, the LIV Form girls spent Friday afternoon learning about China’s biggest and most important festival - Spring Festival. (14.12.09)

Radley Reel: A group of UV Form girls attended a Charity Ball at Radley College on Friday 11th December, where they reeled the night away. (14.12.09)

Canterbury Tales: play-writing, puppet-making and performance - the LIV Form excelled this week in their interpretation of Chaucer. (11.12.09)

Avebury Visit: As part of Enrichment week, the LIV Form spent an interesting morning discovering the history of Avebury Henge. (11.12.09)

FOSM Christmas Fair:  Following on from the success of last year, FOSM once again raised a fantastic sum of money for the school and other charities with their festive wares… (10.12.09)

Chamber Choir CD Launch: a recording of the Requiem specially commissioned from David Bednall has now been launched. (10.12.09)

Festival of Lessons and Carols: The annual Carol Service took place on Sunday 6th December in the beautiful Parish Church... (10.12.09)

New girl arrives at St Mary's: Congratulations to the Headmistress and her family on the safe arrival of baby Jessica who was born this morning. (09.12.09)

Germany comes to St Mary’s: As part of Enrichment Week, the MIV Form had their first taster session of German. (08.12.09)

Christmas Decorations: Over the past few weeks, the girls from the LIV and MIV Forms have been making Christmas decorations. (07.12.09)

Confirmation: On Saturday, 32 girls were confirmed in St Mary's Parish Church, Calne ... (03.12.09)

Sixth Form Lecture: Newly selected Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Devizes talks about her career. (03.12.09)

Sports Science Activity Day: St Mary's welcomed Year 5 pupils from local prep and primary schools for a fun-filled day... (02.12.09)

St Mary's Concert Artists: The newly founded St Mary’s Concert Artists gave their debut performance at Christ Church Derry Hill on Thursday. (02.12.09)

Lecture Series: Student Explorer, George Bullard and his ‘Longest Unsupported Polar Journey in History’ (26.11.09)

Award winning travel guide speaks at St Marys: Dan Evans, Operational Director of Art History Abroad, delivered an upbeat and engaging talk on Leonardo da Vinci. (25.11.09)

Golf is the latest activity to be introduced at St Mary's for girls of all ages...(23.11.09)

Lecture Programme:  It was an honour to welcome Major General Peter Williams during the 20th anniversary celebrations of the fall of the Berlin Wall. (19.11.09)

Sherborne Singing Day: There are few things more thrilling than the sound of a massed children's choir. It is full of life and hope, fun and enthusiasm. (18.11.09)

Debating News: The LVI Form girls recently embarked upon their first public debate on the topic of IVF...(16.11.09)

Fourth Form Music Competition: The annual Fourth Form Music Competition Winners’ Concert took place on Monday. (12.11.09)

We will remember them: On Sunday, the entire school attended the Service of Remembrance in the Chapel. (10.11.09)

Fantastic Results for Riding Team: 12 girls from St Mary’s represented the school in the ‘Jumping and Style’ competition, held at West Wilts Equestrian Centre on Sunday...(09.11.09)

Wiltshire Premiere:  The Chamber Choir performed the Bednall Requiem in its liturgical premiere at St John the Baptist Church in Devizes... (05.11.09)

Greased Lightnin! The first ever Senior Musical was staged just before Half Term in a fantastic and fun collaboration between Music and Drama... (5.11.09)  

Samba Workshop: the carnival atmosphere came to St Mary's as reggae and samba hip hop resounded throughout the school. (2.11.09)

Rainforest Global Challenge: On Thursday, the MIV Form spent the morning considering the future of the Amazon Rainforest. (23.10.09)

River Bottle Fieldwork Survey: On Wednesday, the UVI Form geographers led the UIV Form fieldwork survey of the River Bottle. (22.10.09)

Always look on the bright side of the hill! On Tuesday, the LIV Form spent the morning on Cherhill Down, examining features of the landscape. (22.10.09)

Porchester Castle: As part of Enrichment Week, the LIV and MIV Forms enjoyed exploring the best remaining Roman Fort in Europe. (22.10.09)

Rick Gekoski visits St Mary's: Writer, rare book dealer and occasional Radio 4 broadcaster, Rick Gekoski visited school last Friday. (21.10.09)

Creative Writing: Julia Green, author and Course Director at Bath Spa University came to inspire the Fourth Form and launch this year's Creative Writing Competition. (21.10.09)

Textiles Workshop:  The MIV Form have been busy making felt and embroidering woodland scenes under the guidance of our new Artist in Residence. (21.10.09)

Trebuchet Workshop: Medieval hurling devices were designed and constructed by the UIV Form as part of a workshop during Enrichment Week. (21.10.09)

Sixth Form Lecture: Entrepreneur Margaret Heffernan came to speak to senior girls at St Mary's about her wide and varied career. (21.10.09)

Enrichment Week: The Fourth Form are off-timetable this week and are embarking on a range of activities where the focus is on project and problem solving based learning. (21.10.09)

What a weekend! Socials with Radley and Winchester, Reiki and Relaxation, Grease Rehearsals, Lantern Making, Workshops... (20.10.09)

Lecture Programme: We were delighted to welcome journalist Chloe Fox back to St Mary’s... (20.10.09)

Company Music Festival 2009: The annual Festival took place on Friday 9th October, witnessing the now traditional combination of intense concentration, colour and extreme partisan support. (12.10.09) 

Horse of the Year Show: Congratulations to Natasha and Jessica who both perfomed brilliantly at this year's Show.  (09.10.09)

Measure for Measure: On Tuesday 6th October, St Mary’s girls took part in the Shakespeare Schools Festival.  (07.10.09)
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Bronze DofE Expedition Training: Congratulations to the new LV Form Bronze Teams who have successfully completed their practical training walks over the past two Sundays. (01.10.09)

Slapton Ley Field Trip:  On Friday 18^th September, nine LVI Form Geographers took a trip to Slapton Ley Field Centre in Devon... (01.10.09)

Stonar Isode 2009: Twelve girls took part last weekend in the Independent Schools One Day Event. (01.10.09)

Help is this really my daughter?! This year we are introducing a series of evening talks and discussions on issues that challenge and affect teenagers and their parents. 

University Choices:  Sue Garrett, from the University of Bath spoke to the LVI Form on the steps involved in making university choices. (28.09.09)

Harvest Festival Musical Celebration: Under the watchful baton of Dr Christopher Kent, two St Mary's musicians appeared as guest artistes of the St Nicholas Consort. (28.09.09)

Evening Lecture: Dr Chris Warner, Admissions Tutor from Robinson College Cambridge visits St Mary’s. (23.09.09)

Leadership & Communication Skills Workshop: The UVI Form launched into the new Academic Year with the second in a series of workshops.  (23.09.09)

Earth from the Air Exhibition: The LIV and MIV Forms had the opportunity on Sunday to visit the Earth from the Air Exhibition in Bath. (22.09.09)

September Serenade: Saturday 19th September saw the first ever September Serenade take place in the St Mary’s grounds.  (22.09.09)

Saturday Afternoon Lecture: Dr Peter Roberts, Marine Biologist and Adventurer gave a brilliant lecture to the girls and visiting parents.  (21.09.09)

Sixth Form Lecture: Dr Lizzy Emerson, Senior Tutor at St Hugh’s College, Oxford visits St Mary’s.  (15.09.09)