2021 Spring Term
Alumna joins Melvyn Bragg in BBC Radio 4 discussion
Following on from her talk at St Mary’s in February on Women in the Iliad, Professor Hall, Calne Old Girl, Rosie Wyles, and Emily Wilson, joined Melvyn Bragg on BBC Radio 4's In our Time, to discuss the very pertinent and popular play, Euripides’ Bacchae.
From Calne to Damascus
On Tuesday 23rd March, we were delighted to be joined by 2002 Leaver and former Middle East correspondent Fernande van Tets for the first in a series of live online CGA Talks. The evening was superbly hosted by CGA committee member Louisa Spicer, who introduced us to ‘From Calne to Damascus’.
Higher Education Update: Science
Of this year’s university applications cohort, comprising current UVI (Year 13) applicants and Post Qualification applicants from 2020 Leavers, over 20% made applications for courses with Science components.
Girls enjoy a Camping Night
We were all very excited during lockdown when Mrs Muir suggested that we could camp on St Prisca’s field when we returned to school and really looked forward to spending a night under the stars with our friends.
Collaborative Celebration of the Arts
The student Heads of Subject, their Deputies and the Directors of each subject for Art, Music and Drama collaborated in their Annual Review in Chapel this week.
Inspirational Alumna of the Year Award, 2020
When the 2020 Alumna of the Year Award, which had been planned to take place at The Chelsea Physic Garden, London, was cancelled for the second time, the CGA boldly decided to take the event online. On the evening of 17th March, alumnae and the whole school community were invited to join in with the virtual celebrations.
Keeping Calne Girls Connected
The annual Calne Girls’ Association (CGA) Talk for UVI (Year 13) girls was held in Chapel on the evening of 16th March.
Lydia wins Prize in national German Language Competition
Congratulations to LVI (Year 12) student, Lydia, who has won a prize for her entry in the German Language Competition – Das Wort der Zukunft.
Careers' Talk on PR & Communications
On Friday 12th March, we were joined online by Sarah Pinch, Managing Director of Pinch Point Communications, to share her insights into the Public Relations and Communications sector.
Informative Careers Seminar on Law
On Monday 15th March, we were lucky enough to have a talk from Isabel Barter, a commercial barrister and St Mary’s alumna.
Science Film Festival - Calling Entries!
All members of the St Mary’s Calne community are invited to enter the Science Film Festival. The aim is to research a scientist of your choosing and produce a short film (maximum four minutes) which will be judged by a mixed panel.
PGSM Launch of New Memorabilila
The Parents' Guild of St Mary's (PGSM) are delighted to announce the launch of our new memorabilia, which is available to parents on the PGSM section of the Parent Portal.