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Once again, Junior Consort enjoyed their annual festive visit to The Fairways Retirement Village and Care Home in Chippenham. The girls donned their Christmas attire and brightened up a cold and dreary day with their glittering tinsel, beautiful voices and happy faces. 

On 10th December, we marked the latest milestone in the development of the new library with a 'topping out' ceremony. Governors, staff, students and Lady Lansdowne (Patron of the Calne Foundation Trust) donned hi-vis jackets, gloves and hard hats before being given a guided tour of the site.

The German Department spread Christmas joy this week, kicking off with St Nikolaustag.

On Monday 9th December, the LIV (Year 7) girls made the short walk along the Oxford Road to entertain the residents of Penn Court with some seasonal cheer. Bedecked with Christmas jumpers, tinsel, antlers and hats, there was an array of festive colour on display.

With hundreds of candles glimmering in the dark, the scene was set for the school’s annual Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at St Mary’s Parish Church. 

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.

We were extremely fortunate to have a visit from Dr Helen Pankhurst on Tuesday 3rd December to talk to us about her take on Women’s rights - past, present and future.

On Thursday 28th November, an audience of parents and supporters gathered in the Chapel of the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich for the eagerly-anticipated performance of Fauré’s Requiem.  The piece was performed by St Mary’s Chamber Choir and Junior Consort, together with a choir of 25 tenors and basses from Eton College.

On Monday 2nd December, Jolie, who takes the lead for Charity-focused activities in the Head Girl's Team, had the privilege of meeting and interviewing the Director of the Doorway Project, Jo Kitching.  Doorway is a local charity drop-in centre for those who are homeless, or moving on from homelessness, along with those who may be unable to sustain a tenancy.

This academic year students learning French, German and Spanish are being treated to a live performance in each language by Onatti, a travelling theatre company.

After a very wet November, it was a relief that the last Saturday of the month dawned clear, cold and dry. It was the perfect weather for the Confirmation Service and ensured that all those being confirmed got to church looking their best. 

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