Saturday, 18th January was a beautiful morning for the Wiltshire Schools' Athletic Association's (WSAA) Cross Country Championships, held at Sheldon School in Chippenham. A frosty, cold start but bright, sunny and little if any wind - perfect conditions for running.

Tuesday 3rd December saw the U13 West Hockey Finals held at Millfield School. Despite an early start to the day, the girls were on fine form and ready to play hockey.

On Wednesday 27th November, St Mary’s were privileged to welcome three GB hockey players for two training sessions and a triangular tournament.

An invitation to enter the U18 School Challenge Cup for the top eight lacrosse teams in the country was too good an opportunity to turn down - and it was certainly worth it. The chance to play two top schools, who aren't on our circuit, provided the perfect test to check our progress this term. 

The annual Dauntsey's Show Jumping Competition took place at West Wilts Equestrian Centre on 17th November. First up were the 80cm team of Amelia, Daisy and Sophie. They all jumped fantastic rounds, just missing out on the team placings, however, Daisy finished in individual 6th in a very competitive class.

On 17th November, the U14A, U16A and the 1st Netball Teams competed at the County Netball Tournament held at Marlborough College.

A very wet and muddy day seemed like the perfect weather for the Regional Finals of the Cross Country Cup, held on Saturday 9th November in Taunton! 

The girls performed well at the Area Cross Country Championships held at Grittleton House on 6th November. The course was flat and fast and sticky in places but they coped well with the 4.2km distance.

This Half Term a group of 21 girls from MIV (Year 8) to LV (Year 10) travelled to the Netherlands for a hockey tour. Over the course of five days the girls played at different clubs, had coaching sessions with Dutch professionals and visited several historic areas of Amsterdam.

The NSEA Championships are the highlight of the school year. Qualifiers are held up and down the country throughout the school year, giving the riders a chance to qualify.

Donaldson Week kicked off on Monday 21st October with a day looking at ‘Enhancing Performance in Sport’ for the Fourth Form. A range of Sport Science disciplines were on offer, allowing the girls to experience and learn about other methods of improving their athletic potential beyond physical training.

The girls had some very good runs at the ESAA Cross Country Cup, held on 9th October at the Laverstock Campus in Salisbury.

The South West Schools Lacrosse Tournament took place on 5th October at St Swithun's and there was some great play on display from all of our teams. 

On the afternoon of Tuesday 8th October, St Mary's Calne welcomed the Ugandan Netball Team Coach, Nelson Bogere, to take a session in the Sports Hall with our 1st and 2nd Netball Teams.

All of our teams had fantastic results at the North Wiltshire Area Netball Tournament which took place on 2nd October at Sheldon and Hardenhuish Schools in Chippenham, with all the teams winning their respective tournaments!

On Wednesday 25th September, our girls enjoyed an excellent afternoon of Inter-Schools Cross Country at Beversbrook Sports Facility, competing against Sheldon, Hardenhuish, Kingsbury Green and Lavington Schools. 

Over the weekend of 21st-22nd September, Stonar School hosted the NSEA Eventing Championships. Qualifiers had been held up and down the country since March, giving riders the chance to compete for one of the titles on offer.

The 2019/2020 season kicked off on 15th September for the St Mary’s Equestrian Teams. It was great to have so many familiar faces representing St Mary’s, as well as some new girls who have just joined the school.

On 14th September, we were fortunate to have a gorgeous, sunny afternoon for our Lacrosse Teams who were competing in the Wiltshire and Dorset County Lacrosse Tournament.

It's that time of year again, when our Ski Race team starts their training at the Mendip Ski Centre on Friday nights.