Girls pass Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Horseback Expedition with flying colours
The triple challenges of COVID-19, appalling weather, and horses with lots of character, did not stop four of the UVI (Year 13) girls - Lily, Abbie, Flo and Ellie - passing their Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Expedition section with flying colours late this summer.
Sixth Form Fair inspires girls
On Saturday 19th September, we held our new look, COVID-safe Sixth Form Fair for UV (Year 11) girls and parents. Ms Holloway, Director of Sixth Form, welcomed small groups, spread across the afternoon, to sit well spaced out in Chapel and hear all about the Sixth Form provision at St Mary’s.
Girls gear up for Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions
Bright and early on the morning of 20th September, eight excited teams of LV (Year 10) girls were treated by Joyce Walters' House staff to bacon and egg butties, before having their kit thoroughly checked by Miss Halpin and then departing by minibus for their 8-9 mile circular walk in the Wiltshire countryside.
Music fills the air in our inaugural Garden Concert
On a beautifully sunny and breezy September lunchtime, whole school ensembles and UVI (Year 13) soloists came together to perform uplifting music in the Lime Kiln Garden. This was a memorable inaugural concert, allowing newly formed ensembles to show what they are capable of in under two weeks of term!
Fascinating Lecture on Philip de László's Life and Career
On Tuesday 15th September, we had the fortunate opportunity to welcome Sandra de Laszlo to come and educate us on The de Laszlo Archive Trust and their preparation for the exhibitions at the British Antique Dealers' Association and also later in the Hungarian National Gallery.
Great first weekend back for our Equestrians
St Mary’s was very well represented all weekend at one of the first Equestrian shows of the school year.
Team spirit shines through at Inter-Company Cross Country Competition
On the afternoon of 9th September, we held the annual Fourth Form Inter-Company Cross Country Competition. The weather was perfect and the LIV, MIV and UIV were all raring to go.
Girls enjoy first Brunch of the Term
On Sunday 13th September, all of the girls enjoyed the first brunch of the term.
Girls put their Camping Skills to the Test
As the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award expeditions for last year's LV (Year 10) could not take place in 2020, Mrs Thompson organised a camping skills sleep-out on Saturday night in the school grounds to help those UV (Year 11) girls who want to progress to Silver Expeditions next year.
New Climbing Wall Unveiled
We are delighted to report that, thanks to the generous support of parents from both St Mary’s and St Margaret’s Schools, as well as grant funding, a new climbing wall has been installed within St Mary’s Calne Sports Club.
Fantastic 'It's a Knock Out' Competition
On Sunday 6th September, the annual Inter-Company contest 'It's a Knock Out' took place, where girls competed in their year group bubbles.
Sixth Formers enjoy Supper and Lecture
On the evening of 2nd September, we were delighted to welcome the Sixth Form girls back to school with a special Sixth Form Supper in the upper and lower dining halls, followed by an inspirational lecture by Kate Philp.
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