Artist in Residence Lecture inspires girls
UIV (Year 9) and Senior Artists were delighted by the insights into the artwork of our creative resident in this week’s Lecture. As a new initiative, The Studio 3 Lectures are an effective way for students, across the year groups, to engage with our current practitioner in-post.
2019 Leavers enjoy Reunion in London
On Monday 13th September, a small group of Leavers joined us for drinks and canapés at The Orange in Pimlico. After such a long time in a virtual world, it was fantastic to finally host, in person, the postponed 5th Term Reunion for 2019 Leavers.
Great Play at Pre-season Lacrosse Tournaments
It was fantastic to see the girls out playing matches again on our first weekend back at school - with our lacrosse teams taking part in two, pre-season tournaments.
Girls enjoy an Inter-Company 'Calneval'
On Sunday 12th September, much fun was had by all the girls in LIV to UV (Years 7 to 11), and some Sixth Form, when the school came together to enjoy some Inter-Company activities.
The Science of Laughter
On Tuesday 7th September we had the privilege of listening to Professor Sophie Scott’s inspiring lecture on ‘The Science of Laughter’.
Superb swimming from Florence
Year 8 pupil, Florence, attended the South West Swimming Festival in Millfield over the summer, along with the best swimmers in the region.
Team building fun in Mill on the Brue
As part of the Induction for UIV (Year 9), the whole House and Tutor Team accompanied the year on a fun day out to Mill on the Brue, Somerset.
Young Doctor Programme Success
Over the summer holidays Deborah Awe in UV (Year 11) participated in a medical internship with InvestIN, a UK-based organisation providing secondary school pupils with interactive experiences of their dream career.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award Kayak Adventure
Following an injury to her foot which meant she was unable to complete her Gold Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) walking expedition, Amy in UVI (Year 13) shares her fascinating experience of completing her expedition in Scotland by kayak this summer.
Excellent GCSE results for St Mary's Calne Girls
Our GCSE cohort of girls, have, like their peers all around the country, faced enormous educational challenges and disruptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The girls have been fortunate in that their lessons continued throughout the various lockdowns through our robust and well-received online ‘Calne Connected’ platform. We are very proud of how the girls have adapted and showed their resilience and flexibility in face of these unsettling times.
A Level Success for St Mary's Calne Girls
Our 2021 Leavers have, like the cohort of 2020, faced another year of uncertainty and disruption with regards to their education. Lessons continued at St Mary’s Calne during the various lockdowns through our robust and well-received online ‘Calne Connected’ platform, and we are enormously proud of how the girls have dealt with the challenges they have faced.