2020 Autumn Term
'EmpowerHerVoice' host T-Shirt Printing Workshop
As part of the International 'Big Draw' Week in school, EmpowerHerVoice (EHV) hosted a T-shirt printing workshop with the Art Department, where students were able to screen print a design on an ethically sourced T-shirt.
Rap Artist inspires girls
As part of our Donaldson Week programme, for which the theme was Black History Month, we were thrilled to invite rap artist, Breis, to come and speak to the girls in MIV (Year 8) and UIV (Year 9).
Black Lives Matter, Protests and the History of Racism
At the beginning of Donaldson Week, a speaker from BigFoot Arts Education gave a workshop that focused on the history of racism, Black Lives Matter and what can be done to stand up for what is right.
Learning about World War One
The UIV (Year 9) girls spent the morning of 14th October learning about World War One - but not as the old fashioned textbooks have it! We focused on the experience of black soldiers and black women during the war and gave the girls the opportunity to reflect on the treatment of black people over 100 years ago.
Movie Makers for a day!
The LIV (Year 7) recently engaged in the ‘One Day Film School’; a fun and dynamic group activity designed to give a foundation in movie making skills, and allow the pupils to create a short film of their own.
Maths in Motion with MIV
The Maths in Motion season has started with MIV (Year 8) students taking part in a Race Day based around the Spanish F1 circuit of Catalunya.
Girls learn how to become Young News Reporters
The essence of Donaldson Week is to expand the parameters of our learning and capabilities. This year, although the UIV (Year 9) girls were physically restricted due to Coronavirus, our minds travelled miles in our English lesson, as we were privileged to hear from the British Television Journalist, Sue Turton, by video call.
Rastafarianism - Faith or Culture?
As part of Donaldson Week, the Year 9 girls enjoyed a morning of activities focusing on 'Rastafarianism - Faith or Culture?'
Whirlwind Tour of Four Continents in a Day!
As part of Donaldson Week, the MFL Department took the LIV (Year 7) girls on an impressive world tour across four continents!
Year 9 explore 'Careers and Futures'
This Donaldson Week, the UIV (Year 9) girls were introduced to the world of online interviews via a bespoke platform tailored to St Mary’s girls, created in partnership with ‘Shortlist.Me’.
Girls enjoy a 'Festival' Company Supper
On the evening of 7th October, the girls in Grosstete came together as a Company for the annual Company Supper.
Supporting Calne Food Bank
In morning Chapel on 6th October, we were fortunate enough to be joined by Mr Kevin Wells from Calne Food Bank who came to answer some questions we put to him.