Founders' Day 2021
‘Together at last!’ was the resounding feeling that resonated throughout this year’s Founders’ Day celebrations: the first large school event for almost 18 months. It was a joyful occasion full of warmth and gratitude, with everyone expressing their heartfelt thanks for the efforts made to present the day’s events in a covid-safe way.
Lily Gala Dinner for UVI 2021 Leavers
On Saturday evening, the UVI (Year 13) girls, families and guests were able to enjoy a wonderful gala evening to celebrate their time at St Mary’s. With careful consideration of all the COVID rules and regulations, we hosted an outdoor event with a sit-down drinks reception kindly sponsored by the CGA, followed by dinner.
Fourth Form Drama Students Dazzle in two Plays
Friday evening saw the first proper drama presentations to parents in over 18 months; a carefully orchestrated double-bill allowed MIV (Year 8) and UIV (Year 9) parents to attend to watch two very contrasting productions.
LIV Trip to Bristol Aquarium
On Wednesday 23rd June, the LIV (Year 7) went on a day trip to visit Bristol Aquarium. LIV scientists embarked on a fascinating journey, diving in and discovering up close, the wonders of the deep in Bristol’s colourful aquarium.
Fast Fashion - Re-use and Recycle
During the final week of Summer Term 2021, the LIV (Year 7) were tasked with designing and creating a high fashion outfit, entirely made from the contents of the recycling bin.
Shetland Pony Competition Success for Niamh
Niamh (LIV) had a wonderful few days at Windsor, winning the first race and being placed in all the others.
Long awaited Netball vs Dauntsey's
In the final week of term, our UIV (Year 9) girls were lucky to play a netball fixture vs Dauntsey’s. Both schools thought it would be great for the girls to get a match, given that their netball term was so disrupted due to lockdown and COVID.
Sixth Form Girls take on Staff at Rounders
On 25th June, as part of St Mary's celebration of world wellbeing week, there was a staff vs Sixth Form rounders match.
Singing Success for Lauren
Lauren (Year 13) recently gained her ARSM singing Diploma with distinction, gaining a magnificent 48/50. For the exam she had to prepare a 40-minute recital of contrasting songs, in which she managed to encompass 300 years of music in Italian, Latin, French, German and English.
MIV ISEB Project Qualification Success
Congratulations go to all the girls in the MIV (Year 8) who took on and met the challenge of the ISEB (The Independent School Examinations Board) Project Qualification, in its inaugural year at St Mary’s. This qualification was devised by the creator of the EPQ, which many girls in the Sixth Form do alongside their A Levels, to allow themselves to pursue an interest that lies outside the A Level specification and to demonstrate they have the independent research and learning skills required at university and beyond.
Enlightening virtual talk by Juno Dawson
On Tuesday 29th June, an author from Brighton, Juno Dawson, gave a virtual lecture about her story and her most recent books, ‘What’s the T?’ and ‘Wonderland’.
SMIRK Drama Workshops
On Tuesday 22nd June, the UVI (Year 13) and UV (Year 11) took part in half-day workshops with stand-up comedian Sam from The Smirk Experience, who has trained the likes of Google, Lloyds of London and Investec.
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