On the weekend of 9th March, St Mary’s was one of a number of schools from across the South of England to participate in a Piano Festival at Pangbourne College. Fourteen girls from right across the age range took part, providing them with a wonderful opportunity to play on a Steinway Model D grand piano.
It was a busy week in the English Department, not only did the Sixth Form have their excellent day out in Stratford, but we also held our English Society meeting.
This week the Sixth Form English students had an inspiring day out at a conference in Stratford, hosted by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. A number of academics delivered lectures on a range of ideas to support their study of Hamlet – their key exam drama text.
On 7th March, seven Physics students visited Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, named after the physicists Ernest Rutherford and Edward Appleton, known for their work in nuclear physics and radio physics, respectively.
On 7th March, as part of their Anatomy and Physiology studies, the Year 12 Biologists and Academic PE students spent an absorbing and fascinating afternoon in Dr Gunther Von Hagens’ world of plastination.
As part of their Biology curriculum, MIV (Year 8) Biology class had an interesting and informative lesson with Mr Vince Pennock, Head of Grounds at St Mary’s.
On 7th March, the Sixth Form Latinists travelled to Monmouth School and enjoyed a morning of talks and workshops relating to the literature they are reading for A Level, as well as practising their language skills.
On Tuesday 5th March we welcomed a group of Year 5 and 6 girls to take part in The Greatest Showman Musical Theatre Workshop, and it certainly was a full day of ‘the greatest show’!
On Thursday 28th February, approximately 30 Calne Girls congregated in a private room of a Pimlico pub to celebrate their 10-year anniversary since leaving St Mary’s.
On Tuesday 5th March, we were treated to a fabulous lecture by award-winning author, presenter and lecturer, Anne Sebba, who came to talk to us about her book, Les Parisiennes. As part of their French A Level, the girls have to study the theme of ‘L’Occupation, La Résistance et le régime de Vichy’ so it was both fascinating and useful to hear what she had to say.
On Sunday 3rd March, some of our girls headed to Wickstead for the first competition being run under the Schools Equestrian Games.
On Thursday 28th February, Georgia and Rose (Year 12) made St Mary’s history by not only participating in the South West regional round of the English Speaking Union’s Mace debate, but also winning and becoming Regional Champions!
