2017 Spring Term
Excellent performances from the girls at 'Youthspeak'
On 1st February, St Mary's entered two teams for Youthspeak, The Rotary Club's Public Speaking Competition, held at The Horsham School, and competing against local state and independent schools.
Presentation by Jon Tabbert on admissions to American Universities
St Mary’s was very pleased to welcome back Dr Jon Tabbert to speak to the girls about the admissions process to US Universities on Tuesday 31st January. Attendance was once again very impressive, with nearly 20 girls attending and reflecting the growing interest in the US university sector.
Top Wiltshire School in The Telegraph's A Level League Tables
St Mary’s Calne pupils are delighted to have come top of the Wiltshire Schools’ A Level 2016 League Table published online by The Telegraph on 19th January 2017, which is based on data published by the Department for Education (DfE) in January 2017.
Girls through to Semi-Finals of the Student Investor Challenge
Congratulations are due to three different teams from St Mary’s Calne who have qualified for the semi-finals of the Student Investor Challenge.
Sixth Form enjoy engaging talk on 'Your money - Your future'
On Friday 27th January, we were lucky to be able to welcome Simon Heathcoat-Amory, an Investment Director at Rathbones PLC, to deliver a presentation to the Sixth Form girls and their parents on ‘Your money – Your future’.
Inspirational Evening for our Academic Scholars
On Wednesday 25th January, academic scholars from all year groups attended the annual Dinner for Academic Scholars in the Dining Room. Our guest speaker was Janet Entwistle, (pictured), current CEO at Ainscough, a crane hire firm with an annual turnover of over £120m. She trained as a barrister and has held a number of legal and management positions in a very impressive career.
Girls discover 'Gritty Realities of Ancient Greece'
On Tuesday 24th January, Dr Michael Scott, broadcaster and writer, addressed the school on the topic of the Gritty Realities of Ancient Greece.
Gibbins Girls enjoy a Social with Radley
On Saturday 14th January, the girls from Gibbins House left Calne for Radley College at 6pm with some very tired sports players!
Girls put Gold DofE micro-navigation skills into practice
On Sunday 22nd January, 18 girls spent the day practising their micro-navigation skills in preparation for their Gold Duke of Edinburgh's expedition.
Engaging Lecture by Art Historian Professor Gemma Blackshaw
On 18th January, we were delighted to welcome Art Historian, Professor Gemma Blackshaw, who spoke to us on What is History of Art and Why Does it Matter?
Mathematics success for Vicky
In October 2016, Vicky (UV Form) successfully undertook the Mathematical Olympiad for Girls, being awarded a Distinction, and was invited to take part in the British Mathematical Olympiad Round 1 (BMO1) in December. Vicky performed so well - gaining a second Distinction - that she has now qualified for the BMO2, which takes place on 26th January - an amazing achievement.
Girls have fun at Live Band Night
The girls had been eagerly anticipating 'Live Band Night', which the Parents' Guild of St Mary's (PGSM) had organised for them on 14th January.