2020 Autumn Term
England Bridge Team Triumph for pupil
Over the Christmas break, Year 12 pupil, Kimberley, was invited to represent the England Women’s U26 Bridge team in a 'Channel Trophy'.
Carol Singing for the Calne Community
Students from Calne and the surrounding villages, including St Mary's girls and pupils from St Margaret's Prep, have come together to sing Out of the Ark Music's Child in a Manger Born to bring some festive cheer to our community during this difficult time.
Dr Kirk's end of term Chapel Address
On the morning of 10th December, Dr Kirk addressed the girls in Chapel to mark the end of this Autumn Term.
Girls enjoy an English Society Evening
On the evening of 8th December, the first English Society gathering of the year took place, organised by our LVI (Year 12) English Representatives, Isabella and Isla.
Alumna excels at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Many congratulations to 2013 Leaver, Zoe Spicer, who is to commission as a 2nd Lt into 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards on Friday 11th December, at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
Exploring Opportunities at Overseas Universities
On the evening of Friday 4th December, St Mary’s hosted a virtual Overseas Universities Information Evening for current parents and students, as well as reaching out to some of our local partner state schools. The aim of the evening was myth-busting preconceptions about the myriad of international opportunities available and demystifying the process of applying for higher education outside the UK.
Girls launch Charity Trackies!
This academic year, our school charity is The Harbour Project, which is an amazing project aiming to ‘be a family for every individual who seeks asylum or is granted refugee status in Swindon, and to help them to rebuild their lives’.
Finalists in the BBC Young Reporter Competition
Many congratulations to UIV (Year 9) girls, Evie and India, who are through to the final round in the BBC Young Reporter Competition, having been shortlisted from thousands of entries to potentially have their stories professionally made and broadcast by the BBC on either TV, radio, online or social media platforms.
Supporting Language Learning
St Mary's Calne is delighted to be included in the Independent Schools Council's annual report, Celebrating Partnerships, for 2020. This report celebrates the cross-sector partnership work between independent and state schools.
Girls enjoy a fun-filled weekend
Our Year 7 boarders enjoyed an energetic and fun-filled weekend, kicking off with some cross country running and badminton.
Alumnae create inspiring TEDx Event
On Saturday 21st November, two of our alumnae were involved in an independently organised online TEDx event, with the theme 'Bridging the Gap'.
Girls take on Problem-Solving Challenges
On the afternoon of 25th November, the LIV and MIV (Years 7 and 8) learnt that great problem solvers are made, not born, when The Problem Solving Company came into school to present us with a carousel of challenges.