Year 1 and 2 gave an incredible performance last night - a modern twist on the classic nativity story that got the audience tapping their feet and laughing out loud!... Read more
Well, Nursery and Reception, you were amazing. What a performance!! Thank you to teachers for your hard work and parents for supporting us. Christmas has officially started! ?#SMSSpirit #confidence #performance... Read more
Here are our Gymnasts in action! #SMSSpirit #gymnastics #competition (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
It’s happening, thank you to our Sixth Form Student Leadership Team! ? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The world in which we operate changes and develops at a phenomenal rate and it’s important for us to keep abreast of it so that we can continue to educate... Read more
We welcomed a VIP this morning, thanks to the Rotary Club. #pudsey brought a smile to all our faces on this slightly dreary morning! He was raising awareness of the... Read more
Girls in Prep loved their Diwali dance workshop hosted by West End in Schools and we were super impressed with how quickly they learned their dances! #SMSSpirit #diwali2023 #embrace #opportunities... Read more
Introducing the new home of LEAPS our Individual Learning Department. Follow the spots to a bright, colourful space where additional support is provided based on each learner’s unique needs #smsspirit... Read more
?Upcoming Event? Embrace, Empower, Excel – Unleashing Girls’ Potential. A full day devoted to female leaders of the future. Saturday 25th November 10.00 - 15.30 for girls in Year 9... Read more
"Being an Art Scholar means to inspire others" - Emilia (Y8). Bring the school to life with Art, as the Art Scholar of 2024 - could it be you? Art... Read more
Year 7 2024 Registration Deadline is **this coming Friday**. Don't miss out! Complete and return the Registration Form here: stmarysschool.co.uk/registration-form/ What will your daughter's SMS Spirit look like? #opportunities #SecondarySchool... Read more
Our Sports Scholars want to be St Mary's Record Breakers - what record would you break? Applications for Year 7 Sports Scholarships are now open, deadline 27th October - https://stmarysschool.co.uk/school-information/scholarships-and-bursaries/... Read more
'Scholars are an integral part of the Drama Department' - Mrs Birkett, Director of Drama. Be the Drama Scholar of 2024 - apply here before 27th October: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/school-information/scholarships-and-bursaries/ #SMSSpirit #Scholarships... Read more
Are you the next Year 7 Music Scholar at St Mary's? In the words of Amelie (Y11) - "It is just such an amazing experience". The Scholarship Application deadline is... Read more
Our Prep Experience Morning is back! Girls currently in Year 2 - Year 5 are invited to our Space themed STEAM Experience Morning 09.30 - 12.45 on Saturday 18th November.... Read more
CORI #CommunityChampions aim to brighten the days of the people in our local community and spread a little #kindness #SMSSpirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 7 2024 deadlines are approaching - key dates are below. Register early to avoid disappointment! Don't forget to explore our Scholarships - find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/4msdbhma We would... Read more
Not deterred by the rain, #year6 and #seniorhouse have set off on their 10km sponsored harvest walk in aid of @BucksMind and @BritishRedCross. Well done girls, there will be hot... Read more
Harvest Festival was a lively treat this morning. The donations we received were wonderful and really captured one of our key values of #kindness. Thank you to our community for... Read more
??What’s your super strength? ?? Yesterday for #WorldMentalHealthDay2023 Ksenia, one of our Mental Health Peer Support students, spoke with girls at lunch about what their super strengths are. We had... Read more
Join us, at St Mary's, for a day dedicated to young female leaders of the future. On the 25th November 10.00 - 15.30, girls from St Mary's, and beyond will... Read more
Forest School - exploring the great outdoors, bringing imagination to life, and learning to take calculated risks #SMSSpirit #thegreatoutdoors #forestschool (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Today is #WorldTeachersDay. Please join us in thanking our wonderful teaching community for giving our students an exciting, stimulating and varied school experience every day! #thankyou #school #SMSpirit #WorldTeachersDay2023 ??... Read more
?Lights. Camera. Action. ?One of the girls' favourite CORI modules is News Reporters, where they write and film their own News piece about #currentaffairs #SMSSpirit #cocurricular (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
?? Year 7 Netball Tournament ?? Our new Year 7 Team had a fantastic time at the DCHS Netball tournament yesterday! All girls played a variety of matches and spent... Read more
#filmproduction #youngproducers #stagecombat #opportunities #SMSSpirit #enrichment (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Do you remember playing with KNex as a child?! Our Prep girls use it to build importance life skills as part of CORI... #SMSSpirit #enrichment #PrepSchool #engineering (Feed generated with... Read more
Year 6 Applications for 2024 - registrations now open - Key dates are below. Join our Open Morning to find out more: Have you considered your daughter joining us in... Read more
The Lego Robotics CORI Module - happening now in Prep!! The girls make moving robots using LEGO kits - this term is they're creating moving hands #SMSSpirit #Engineering #Robotics #girlsschool... Read more
Disco Friday really put the feel good in #FeelGoodFriday this morning in Year 5 with MC Miss Sweeney #disco #karaoke #SMSspirit ?? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
#trampolining #CocurricularActivities #prepschool #newskills #opportunities (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Whilst we were away over the summer, our wonderful Estates Team was hard at work. Here's what they got up to... #thankyou #estatesmanage #development #buildings #nosummerholiday (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The Year 7 Registration deadline is fast approaching - key dates for the application process are below. Send us a Facebook message if you have any question! #school #admissions #secondaryschool... Read more
As parents we want more than anything for our children to feel secure and happy, but how can we help them? St Mary's School Gerrards Cross – who won Highly... Read more
Welcome Year 7 and Year 12! #SMSSpirit #newschoolyear #secondaryschool #sixthform (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
This #ThrowbackThursday we are looking back at the incredible results we have celebrated this Summer with a special mention to Chloe who took her French GCSE a year early and... Read more
????Explore 'A year in Sixth Form at St Mary's' in the video below ???? If you are considering your options after #ResultsDay2023, get in touch. We have a small number... Read more
Wishing our GCSE students (and all those across the country) the very best of luck as you receive your results today. You’ve got this and we’re here with you every... Read more
Wishing our Year 13 the very best of luck with their exam results this morning. We’re here to celebrate with you and support you as you confirm your next steps.... Read more
Join our Whole School Open Morning to explore how your daughter will find her very own SMS Spirit whether she is joining us in Nursery, Reception, Year 7, Year 12... Read more
Team Cambodia are off on their 2 week expedition with World Challenge this morning. Have the best time ?? ?? ? #SMSSpirit #adventureawaits #Expedition #travel (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
?Prep Culture & Diversity day!? A fun filled morning where the girls dressed in outfits representing their own cultures and took part in fun activities including: ?Rangoli & Henna ?South... Read more
?Districts Athletics? St Mary’s headed to Hillingdon Athletics track with selected students from Y7-10 and there were some phenomenal results: Emily (Y9) came second in the High Jump and Hurdles... Read more
Looking for small class sizes with tailored learning experiences? Moving to the area? Not happy with your child's primary school allocation? ?Come and have a look around Little St Mary's.... Read more
?Year 7 District Rounders Tournament? Year 7 competed in the District Rounders Tournament on Monday. They played extremely well and got into the playoffs for The Plate. They were sadly... Read more
?CALLING ALL ALUMNAE? At the end of this academic year, we will be saying farewell to Mrs Jo Kingston, who has served an amazing 22 years at St Mary's School!... Read more
Thank you for having us today Chalfont St Peter Feast Day & Fun Night - we had a great day showcasing our songs from our upcoming show, Shrek #SMSSpirit #shrekthemusical... Read more
?Year 10’s Charity Initiative - SMS Give? On Thursday evening, the finalists of SMS Give presented to a judging panel about their charity, how they fundraiser and why their charity... Read more
? Join us at the Year 10 SMS Give Charity Event! ? Year 10 students are working incredibly hard to make a difference. Let's support their efforts by donating and... Read more
Take a look at what our girls got up to at their Prep Sports Day last week! Thank you to all of the parents who came and cheered them on!... Read more
Whole School Open Morning - Saturday 7th October. What will your daughter's #smsspirit look like? Come along to find out more - https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/ #opportunities #extracurricular #schooltrips #happiness #wellbeing #secondaryschool #primaryschool... Read more
A group of students from Y3-Y6 had a fantastic morning at the Athletics Festival on Wednesday! They turned their hand to a range of events from hurdles and track running????... Read more
Yesterday, our Year 8 Rounders team competed in the District Rounders tournament. The girls did amazing and won the shield! Well done girls?? #SMSSpirit #Rounders #District (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The results are in for the 2023 Biology Challenge, run by the Royal Society of Biology. The aim of the challenge is to stimulate curiosity for the natural world and... Read more
?’Introduction to Senior House’ Event? ??Wednesday 21st June 6:30-7:30pm If you would like to join us we ask that you, please, RSVP by completing this form: https://forms.office.com/e/hZB98UenGh no later than... Read more
@World Of David Walliams We loved our personal video message! Our librarians now have a question for you...?https://youtu.be/YT-zqzJsqJI #SMSSpirit #Reading #NewLibrary (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Yesterday, our Year 10 History students participated in a Medicine and Public Health tour of Southwark, which was followed up with a visit to the Science Museum. This trip has... Read more
We have waved off a very excited group of Year 5 and 6 students this morning. They’re off to PGL Schools and Groups (Official) in the #IsleofWight for the week... Read more
We have a bit of a different #ThrowbackThursday this week. Take a look at this old photograph from one of our most cherished rooms inside the school. Can you recognise... Read more
Our Year 13 leavers are looking forward to their next steps post A-Levels. Take a look at this video, filmed before they went on study leave, of the girls giving... Read more
#WalkToSchoolWeek day 2 and our girls have met in #gerrardscross for their walking bus in the sunshine ?? ? #SMSSpirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are delighted to have been awarded **Highly Commended** for Outstanding Pastoral Care in the Muddy Stilettos Schools Awards. At St Mary's we place great emphasis on a holistic approach... Read more
** Share Share Share ** Prep Open Morning - Tuesday 16 May. We welcome prospective families to visit Nursery, Reception, and Prep, explore our broad curriculum (which includes coding and... Read more
Last Friday, Year 1 and 2 enjoyed a wonderful day out at Beale Wildlife Park Check out the video below to see everything they got up to!?? #SMSSpirit #Wildlife #KS1... Read more
Thank you to Chiltern Music Academy for teaching our Prep girls a special song ? in honour of the King's Coronation?The girls thoroughly enjoyed their morning with you and it... Read more
?CALLING ALL CURRENT PARENTS? We want to hear from you if you have a ‘Shining Star’?If your daughter has achieved something particularly great in her outside-of-school activities, please do get... Read more
KS3 Cookery Club have been hard at work making some fantastic dishes. Last week they got to make sushi from scratch! Looks delicious?? #SMSSpirit #Cookery #KS3 (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Come to our Prep Open Morning on Tuesday 16th May and explore all the benefits of joining St Mary's in Reception - Year 6. Sign up here: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/ #PrepSchool #OpenDay... Read more
Next week, our senior girls will get the opportunity to attend a Masterclass with our brilliant English teacher, Mrs Williams, all about how to write a novel??? If your daughter... Read more
We were very excited to receive our own personal video message from David Walliams - with huge thanks to Rosabella (Year 5) for arranging it! The girls were incredibly excited... Read more
This week, our GCSE Music students have been using a platform called 'Logic Pro' to input their composition coursework, using a keyboard. They will then use the microphone to sing... Read more
Our World Challenge students are organising their final fundraising event before their trip to Cambodia in the summer - why not join them to celebrate the #kingscoronation. Everyone welcome -... Read more
Eid Mubarak! ? Wishing everybody celebrating a happy and blessed #EidUlFitr. (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Nursery and Reception Stay and Play - Thursday 27th April. Join us and experience Little St Mary's and all it has to offer: ?Placing your daughter’s happiness and well-being at... Read more
We hope you are all having a lovely Easter so far! Here is a throwback to some Science Week fun from last term!??? #ScienceWeek #SMSSpirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
?CORI - Prep's Innovative Enrichment Programme? Once a week, students work on 6 week outcome based projects as a Team. Girls develop skills beyond the classroom including resilience, determination, leadership... Read more
Our Sixth form has lots to offer including: ?Purpose built Sixth Form centre. ? Over 25 subjects to choose from. ? Small class sizes to benefit from individual support. Places... Read more
Last term, KS4/5 Art and Textiles students got the opportunity to take part in a Ceramics workshop. Over the 7 weeks girls got to develop new skills relating to three-dimensional... Read more
We hope that everyone has a fun-filled Easter Break! Let us know what you get up to by using #SMSSpirit ????? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our Art Scholars latest joint project!?? #SMSSpirit #Art #Scholars (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
As part of their CORI project, these girls were given the task to work collaboratively to create keychains! They produced two different styles of keychains and sold them at lunch!... Read more
Did you used to come to school here? If so, check out our Facebook page where we have been posting #ThrowbackThursday pictures each week, some dating back to the 1940's!... Read more
In Prep, some girls have been taking part in the egg decorating competition based around the theme of Science??? Some very impressive decorating! Well done girls! #SMSSpirit #Prep #Easter (Feed... Read more
Minnie in Prep has been doing some amazing reporting in the local Families Chiltern Magazine . After being impressed by a sample review, the editor was delighted to invite Minnie... Read more
The grand finale…#Congratulations #SMSSpirit https://t.co/feeYX52plN(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The opening night is incredible!! #wewillrockyou https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1641157721104760846 https://t.co/6L0TpWHcKe(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Reception Girls have been getting messy and using their imaginations to make superhero potions. Their potion had to help a young superhero called Max Fly!???????? Looks like a lot of... Read more
Tonight is the opening night of #WeWillRockYou School Edition. Wishing the cast, band, crew, and technical Team the very best of luck - we can't wait to see you in... Read more
Our adventurers have arrived @The_Globe and are enjoying a tour before their Tempest and Macbeth workshops #Shakespeare #Macbeth #adventure #SMSSpirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Good morning from The Golden Hinde ??? it looks like a great night was had by all! #SMSSpirit #schooltrip #adventure (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
As Year 5 and 6 bed down for their night aboard the Golden Hinde, we thought we’d share a snapshot of their afternoon. They have learnt how to shoot a... Read more
Year 5 and 6 have arrived at the Golden Hinde for their overnight stay. We proudly introduce the new crew of the ship from the year 1577! #SMSSpirit #adventure #overnight... Read more
Spring has sprung at St Mary’s and the flowers are looking beautiful! ?????? #springhassprung (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
It is an absolute pleasure to welcome @humanutopia to speak with our Year 8 and 9 girls about body image and identity today. The day is titled ‘Who Am I’... Read more
It was fitting that our We Will Rock You Dress Rehearsal was on #worldtheatreday2023 - we are going to leave these here, from yesterday...#SMSSpirit #musicaltheatre #theatre #YoungStars #performance (Feed generated... Read more
We Will Rock You is set to be incredible. This is your only sneak peek…the rest will have to wait until Wednesday!! #SMSSpirit #WeWillRockYou #performance https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1640363779362881537 https://t.co/sfKsWKXoT6(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Y10 and 11 have enjoyed a fascinating morning with Green up your Act learning about sustainable vegetable and plant growth and planting their very own micro-greens which will be ready... Read more
We can't wait...!! Stay tuned for sneak peek photos later today (but not too many - we don't want to ruin the surprise!) ???? #WeWillRockYou #musicaltheatre #performance #SMSSpirit https://twitter.com/StMarysExpArts/status/1640287446632996865(Feed generated... Read more
??Year 7 Kingsmead Netball Tournament ?? Year 7 played extremely well in the Kingsmead tournament on Friday against some really tough schools. The Team got into the Plate Round and... Read more
?? Year 9A Netball Squad ?? Year 9A Netball squad went to Beaconsfield High School at the end of last week to play a Netball Match. They played extremely well... Read more
The Easter Holidays are coming up! Last chance to book for your child to be part of Camp Beaumont's Easter camp here at St Mary's.? Click the link below to... Read more
Well done to Year 5 and 6 for their brilliant entries for the @theartssociety painting competition! Many of our girls got Commended and Highly Commended certificates for their beautiful art!... Read more
Yesterday, as a year group bonding activity and a way to celebrate a brilliant start to their GCSE courses, Year 10 got to go bowling! Competition was fierce but they... Read more
Some of our Year 3 and 4 girls went to @ChallonersHigh yesterday to compete in the School Sports Partnership regional football tournament. It was rainy and muddy but the girls... Read more
Our Neurodiversi-tree?? Neurodiversity celebrates everyone as the individuals they are. In honour of Neurodiversity Week, we have created a fabulous new display. Our new Neurodiversi-tree is full of positive affirmations... Read more
Our Neurodiversi-tree? Neurodiversity celebrates everyone as the individuals they are. In honour of @NCWeek we have created our new Neurodiversi-tree, full of positive affirmations. It certainly inspired us today, and... Read more
In assembly this week there was a special performance by our very own rock band. They performed a song from our upcoming We Will Rock You production! It definitely put... Read more
Today marks the first day of Ramadan for our Muslim community?? The family of our students Safa, Yusra and Huda have kindly brought in dates for all students and staff... Read more
In Forest School last week, a few new things had been added, so the girls were sent to go and find them! They did lots of exploring, tickling the herbs,?making... Read more
What a lovely start to a Thursday morning! Year 5 performed brilliantly in their class assembly all about Henry VIII and his six wives.? #SMSSpirit #Year5 #Prep #Assembly https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1638831914034290691 https://t.co/gI71kPfpFs(Feed... Read more
Our Year 3-6 gymnasts are in Milton Keynes for the @YourSchoolGames Gymnastics Competition! Good luck girls!? #SMSSpirit #Prep #Gymnastics (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
This week, Year 2 have been making some multilink monsters. In partners, they had £2 each to spend on bricks to make their monsters. They had to calculate how much... Read more
Thank you to @ukelevate for delivering a hands on and engaging seminar to our Year 10 students this morning about exam skills. The practical tips, confidence building and opportunity for... Read more
ONLY 1 WEEK TO GO UNTIL OPENING NIGHT! #WeWillRockYou #WWRY #SMSSpirit #Musical (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Happy National Poetry Day! Enjoy this video of some of our Year 2 girls reciting a poem by Beatrix Potter? #NationalPoetryDay #Year2 #SMSSpirit #Poetry https://t.co/7aM6DcTRbq(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Yesterday, we held a Scholarship Mastermind competition! It covered a wide range of topics from birth stones, tigers, squirrels and Harry Potter! The girls revised for their topics and answered... Read more
Last week, Years 3-6 visited the Gurdwara in Southall. The girls really enjoyed learning about Sikhism and where Sikhs worship. They especially loved visiting the kitchen and tasting the delicious... Read more
In this weeks Scholarship Masterclass the girls learnt about General Aviation.???? They were introduced to the basics of metrology, flight planning, helicopter controls and airspace rules as part of a... Read more
*Class of 1985* On Friday, we welcomed a very special group of Alumnae who have gifted the school a beautiful Magnolia Tree to mark our 150th birthday, last year. The... Read more
Our lunchtime #scholarship #mastermind competition saw a huge range of subjects covered - everything from Tigers and Squirrels to Astronomy and Birth Stones. Well done girls!! #scholarships #scholars #competition https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1637821010484379651... Read more
Morning tuck of 456 cupcakes, with blue icing, can’t mean many things. Happy 151st Birthday to us! That’s 151 years of educating and inspiring the women of tomorrow. #happybirthday #womenempowerment... Read more
The news is out! Last Saturday, our U11 team did the school proud in Stoke on Trent at the National Gymnastics BSGA Milano Competition. They performed very well with two... Read more
Last week, Years 3-6 visited the Gurdwara in Southall. The girls really enjoyed learning about Sikhism and where Sikh’s worship. They especially loved visiting the kitchen and tasting the delicious... Read more
Happy Mother's Day to all of the amazing mums out there from all of us at St Mary's!?? #SMSSpirit #MothersDay #Mums #HappyMothersDay (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Happy Mother's Day to all of the amazing mum's out there from all of us at St Mary's!?? #SMSSpirit #MothersDay #Mums #happymothersday (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
?BRITISH SCIENCE WEEK 2023? This week has been filled with lots of fun Science themed activities in order to celebrate Science Week! Everything during the week had links to the... Read more
Some of our Senior girls have been raising money for their @weareworldchall trip to Cambodia?! Today they sold bubble tea and sweets at lunch to go towards their travels and... Read more
Lots of fun Comic Relief activities this lunchtime including: mask making, a bake sale, basketball shooting and more!??? #ComicRelief #Activities #SMSSpirit #BakeSale #Games #Senior (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
??ISA Netball Nationals - 2nd place ??Year 8 Netball Squad headed to the ISA Netball Nationals this week! They played extremely well and got into the ‘Shield’ knockouts. They come... Read more
Our Mother’s Day Sale has been very popular this break time! The SMA are selling all sorts such as purses, key rings, pens and chocolates!? #SMSSpirit #MothersDay2023 #sale https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1636678837198004226 (Feed... Read more
To celebrate Comic Relief today, the girls got to watch Carpool Karaoke involving great performances by the staff and Sixth Form. Well done for the Sixth Form girls for arranging... Read more
KS5’s Science Week challenge involved stacking a Jenga tower as high as possible and a game of Operation! Which House will come out on top? ??? #ScienceWeek #SMSSpirit #Science #Scienceweek2023... Read more
We thought we would share some Easter cuteness from Early Years. Easter is just around the corner and we can't wait for the sunnier and warmer days!??? #Easter #Prep #SMSSpirit... Read more
Our ?Missions to Mars?STEAM Day was a success! They got up to all sorts today including a Space themed quiz, coding, designing and launching rockets and making cranes with K-nex.... Read more
It was Y9, 10 and 11's turn for their #ScienceWeek challenge this lunchtime! #SMSSpirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Y7 and Y8 #ScienceWeek activity provided very competitive yesterday when the girls had to work out a way to transport an egg and full cup of beaker without using their hands... Read more
Who doesn't love a film night!? #SMSSpirit #ExtraCurricular https://twitter.com/StMarysLanguage/status/1635768484918444034(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
?MISSION TO MARS - LAUNCHED? We are delighted to have students from @HighMarchSchool, @HeathertonSch, @GayhurstSchool, @thorpehousesch and @FCVSchools for our Space themed STEAM Day - we hope you manage to... Read more
Don't forget to book your place! #holidaycamp #easterholidays https://www.campbeaumont.co.uk/our-camps/st-marys-school https://twitter.com/CampBeaumont/status/1635623195364425728(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Happy #piDay2023 from Year 8 who are busy using sweets to measure circular food items as one of their activities for the day (with the added bonus of tasting the... Read more
Our House Debate final gave us a lively start to Tuesday. Well done to all the speakers and thank you to our judging panel. Latham won - they argued that... Read more
Year 10 kicked off #ScienceWeek, yesterday, with a hands on practical session about reflexes to reinforce what they had learnt - that reflexes are rapid, automatic, protective actions that do... Read more
Last week, a group of Media students and those interested in creative writing attended a Screen Writing workshop run by a Lecturer from @Bruneluni. The girls had a brilliant time... Read more
Don't forget to sign up and come along at Easter!! https://twitter.com/CampBeaumont/status/1634879554014650368(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
??Nationals Schools Biathlon Championships?? Well done to 4 students who went to The Abbey Stadium in Redditch to compete in the National rounds for the Biathlon series yesterday. The girls... Read more
??Year 8 Kingsmead Tournament ?? The squad played extremely well and won their round robin tournament and got through to the Cup Round. It was a tough round, but they... Read more
Breaking News…. This years End of Year Key Stage 2 Production has been announced! It is (drum roll please?) Shrek The Musical!?? (rehearsals will begin shortly) #SMSSpirit #Musical #KeyStage2 #Prep... Read more
Breaking News…. This years End of Year Key Stage 2 Production has been announced! It is (drum roll please?) Shrek The Musical!?? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
On Wednesday, Year 10 played extremely well in some very difficult weather conditions, and came out on top in the Plate Round at the annual Kingsmead Netball Tournament! Well done... Read more
Every week our Prep girls have the opportunity to achieve a #SMSSpirit Award. The girls get these certificates for many reasons such as, working really hard, being extra polite or... Read more
Year 11 played incredibly well on Monday in the District Netball League at Kingsmead Netball Centre! In their pool they came against some tough schools, and ended up going into... Read more
Thank you to everyone who came to see our School In Action today! It was lovely to welcome you and we hope you enjoyed your visit despite the weather??? If... Read more
We are looking forward to welcoming some of our prospective parents to our School In Action Event tomorrow! ?(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Last week, Year 13 participated in a hard-earned day of rest, relaxation and teamwork in our annual 'Well-Being Day'. Following a 10-day period of A level Mock Examinations, our girls... Read more
The second half of our spring concert certainly didn’t disappoint! With a preview of We Will Rock You which will be performed at the end of the month #SMSSpirit #musicians... Read more
We were incredibly privileged to welcome Mamta Saha as part of our #internationalwomensday celebrations. Mamta delivered a hands on workshop about Self Awareness with our Year 6 girls. They spoke... Read more
Spring Concert is fantastic so far! Such a variety of performances ???? #SMSSpirit #concert #music https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1633557670949953540 https://t.co/LFxYs3LlvZ(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
A lovely sushi demo by our fantastic catering team at lunch today! @HolroydHowe ?? #SMSSpirit #Sushi #Lunch #GirlsEducation https://t.co/kCObV6Xrjs(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Happy International Women’s Day 2023!? Here at St Mary’s we want to celebrate the young women of our community and beyond! We encourage young girls to embrace their individuality and... Read more
Thank you Year 1&2 dance club for a wonderful performance to the Matilda Medley. And this was after only 5 rehearsals together! #SMSSpirit #dance #ExtraCurricular #confidence #performance https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1633102204012752898 https://t.co/aRCOyfsbS0(Feed generated... Read more
Thank you to @NorthumbriaUni for hosting an engaging workshop for our Sixth Form English Literature and Sociology students about The Handmaid’s Tale this morning. The girls had some great conversation... Read more
??School In Action Event - Final Remaining Spaces!? Join our School in Action on the 10th March and experience the buzz of St Mary's. Book your timeslot - last remaining... Read more
Debating club is all about developing skills in public speaking and forming and presenting an argument. Our Y7-9 debaters are preparing for the @youthspeaks Competition in March. This event gives... Read more
Well done girls - fantastic performance! ? #SMSSpirit https://twitter.com/StMarysGXSports/status/1632868326484353024(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The Nursery girls got a lovely surprise when they got to Forest School last week...The firepit has now been installed! ?????The girls learnt all about fire safety. They were so... Read more
?SMS Cross Country Running Squad? St Mary’s XC Running Squad were in action at the @ISAsportUK XC London North round at Abbots Hill on Friday! The girls were amazing and... Read more
A huge well done to our Gymnasts for their performance yesterday at the BSGA Acrobatics competition. ? Darcey and Madison came 1st ? Sophia and Amelia came 7th ? Nancy... Read more
Our girls have had a busy weekend! Thank you to our Head Girl Team who represented St Mary's at the #GerrardsCross Civil Service yesterday. It was a wonderful occasion for... Read more
A huge well done to our Gymnasts for their performance yesterday. Darcey and Madison came 1st, Sophia and Amelia came 7th and Nancy and Liberty came 9th ???thank you, also,... Read more
This week Year 8 have been experimenting with tie dye as part of their Design Cushion cover project. They watched a demonstration of four different techniques and then had the... Read more
What a great way to end World Book Week!? The Prep girls were lucky enough to have fantastic Poet @ZohabZee in to give them a workshop about Poetry and creativity.... Read more
Congratulations to our Senior House Costume Competition winners! 1st Place - Elsa (Prince Harry)? 2nd Place - Kimaya (Cruella)? 3rd Place - Amelia (Gangsta Granny)? Check out our Facebook page... Read more
Year 7 are doing some fun World Book Day activities in English today! They are writing their own stories and doing a book baton where each girl will read a... Read more
The Prep girls doing a lap of honour to show off their World Book Day costumes!?? @WorldBookDayUK #WorldBookDay #WorldBookDay2023 #Books #costumes #SMSSpirit #GirlsEducation https://t.co/3pD8VeOStC(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Some fantastic reciting today in the Prep Verse and Prose final! The girls spoke with confidence and remembered all of the words! It’s going to be hard to pick a... Read more
In the library we have been doing a fun World Book Day activity! We have shredded a photocopy of a popular book and the girls have been pulling out one... Read more
This week in Achievement club?: ??Lucy discussed her castle she made with recycled goods which came second and how she made it. ?? Georgia discussed and showed off her Art... Read more
There were some fantastic arguments put forward in our House Debate competition this morning - the topic of the debate was ‘should humans eat meat’. A huge well done to... Read more
Prep had a busy morning with peer reading as part of Book Week - girls in years 4-6 read our younger girls a story of their choice #reading #booklovers #WorldBookDay2023... Read more
Did anyone see the #northernlights last night?! https://twitter.com/guardian/status/1630487720366845953(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
?More Slots added due to popular demand? Join our School in Action on the 10th March and experience the buzz of St Mary's. Book your timeslot - places are limited:... Read more
We have added more arrival slots for our School in Action event on the 10th March - come along and experience St Mary's for yourself! #SMSSpirit #OpenDay #School https://t.co/OPUfUFXpRK(Feed generated... Read more
Senior Library has been a hive of activity this morning as girls choose a book (or two!) at our Book Fayre to kick off Book Week - it's all re-stocked... Read more
Wow - what a weekend our Gymnastics squad had at the @isaschools @ISAsportUK National Gymnastics Competition! Both U9 and U11 were placed 2nd overall. And we saw individual successes for... Read more
On Monday we will be kicking off the World Book Day fun with a Book Fair in the Senior House Library? ?9am - 2:30pm The girls will be able to... Read more
Stop Motion Movie Making in CORI this Friday afternoon! Can’t wait to see the finished result!?? #CORI #SMSSpirit #MovieMaking #GirlsEducation #Prep (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 8 Friday afternoon P.E in the sunshine?? ???? #GirlsEducation #SMSSpirit #PE #PhysicalEducation #Frisbee #UltimateFrisbee #Friday https://t.co/bl9FcONI2y(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
In Science, Year 8 have been learning about the pressure in the Earth’s atmosphere. In this science experiment we can see how this atmospheric pressure can crush a can?? Check... Read more
In Science, Year 8 have been learning about the pressure in the Earth’s atmosphere. In this science experiment we can see how this atmospheric pressure can crush an everyday drinks... Read more
Today the Year 12’s are hosting a Bake Sale to raise money for @aktcharity which supports LGBTQ+ youth homelessness? #bakesale #SMSSpirit #Cakes #Charity #GirlsEducation (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Earlier this month, Academic Scholars in Year 9 -13 attended the @tedxlondon Women event at Sadler's Wells Theatre. ?TEDx London Women celebrates dynamic and diverse people who are to facing... Read more
Year 12 investigating how to make antibiotics in their A Level Biology lesson today!?????? #Biology #ALevels #ALevelBiology #Antibiotics #Year12 #SMSSpirit #GirlsEducation (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
In Science Explorers Club today?, Years 1 and 2 made volcanos using a bottle and newspaper. Next week they are going to paint them and make them explode using bicarbonate... Read more
Thanks for the mention Muddy Stilettos Schools!! Our School in Action places are filling up fast - book now to come and see us! stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days St Mary's School Gerrards Cross... Read more
We can't wait to welcome you, @CampBeaumont for the first time at Easter and maybe offer some Epic Weeks over the Summer! #holidaycamps #activitycamp ?? https://twitter.com/CampBeaumont/status/1628366672540082179(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The first chick has hatched!? #SMSSpirit #Nursery #Reception (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We can't wait for World Book Day next week! Here is a throwback with what we got up to last year. Will they be able to beat last years fabulous... Read more
This year, St Mary's School entered two choirs into the @GSAUK Choir of the Year competition. Both choirs did extremely well! Prep Choir were Commended for their performance and Chamber... Read more
This year, St Mary's School entered two choirs into the GSA Choir of the Year competition. The Year 5/6 Choir sang a medley of songs from 'Mary Poppins' and the... Read more
There was some great discussion around the recent news story of censorship of Roald Dahl books in Year 7 and 8 book club today. The girls were talking with passion... Read more
It’s pancake day and our girls are in for a treat thanks to Ricardo and his team from @HolroydHowe. Which will be the topping of choice though?! #SMSSpirit #PancakeDay ?... Read more
Nursery and Reception are nurturing an exciting delivery...watch this space for cute updates!! And in lessons they are learning about the lifecycle of an Egg #SMSSpirit #Science #egghatching #easterchicks ??... Read more
We are very excited to announce that we have teamed up with Camp Beaumont to offer holiday activity camps here at St Mary's. We can't wait to welcome lots of... Read more
We are very excited to announce that we have teamed up with @CampBeaumont to offer holiday activity camps here at St Mary's. We can't wait to welcome lots of members... Read more
Welcome back to what is set to be a super busy term. We have come back today, and the first signs of Spring have appeared! ?#SMSSpirit #springiscoming #newterm (Feed generated... Read more
Welcome back to the new term - it’s set to be a great one with so much going on. And, we have come back today and Spring has sprung!!! #SMSSpirit... Read more
#ThrowbackThursday Take a look at this whole school photo of St Mary's School in 1994! Can you spot yourself in this photo? Let us know if you can? (Feed generated... Read more
Open mic at lunch today!? #SMSSpirit #Music #GirlsEducation #Singing https://t.co/NkKv5qePn2(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Thank you Bo for your hard work with the ?@sals_shoes? collection - we hope you enjoyed your time handing over our donations yesterday #SMSSpirit #giving #charity #goodcause https://www.instagram.com/p/CoeMkXZs-xy/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=(Feed generated with... Read more
Year 3 have finished their PlayStrings project this week (they have all learnt to play an instrument) and showed off their new skills to their parents. They were joined by... Read more
Thank you to everyone who came to the Year 7 offer holders breakfast! The girls played some fun games and made origami rabbits? We hope to see you all again... Read more
Mexican themed lunch today! @HoweHolroyd ??? #SMSSpirit #Mexican #Lunch #Schooldinners #lunchtime (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
This week, to go towards their Sports Leader’s Award, a group of Year 10 girls organised and led Year 1 and 2 students from St Mary’s and @thorpehousesch in a... Read more
Year 9 Enterprise day complete? The girls were put into groups and given the task to create their own cosmetic brand. They then presented their pitches to the judging panel.... Read more
House Badminton is getting competitive this Lunchtime!?? #SMSpirit #Badminton #Sport #HouseEvents #GirlsEducation https://t.co/Un9X87A51O(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Take a look at some of the amazing talent from the Prep’s Got Talent Final this week!?? #SMSSpirit #GirlsEducation #Talent #TalentShow https://vimeo.com/796336836/8ebd8818f4(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
This week was Prep's Got Talent - The Final? The girls put on amazing performances and the results have been announced. Well done to Lara in Year 6 for winning... Read more
Year 9 Enterprise day has begun! They will be busy creating their own skincare brand. We can’t wait to see the final products!????? #Enterpriseday #Year9 #business #entreprenaur #DragonsDen #GirlsEducation #SMSSpirit... Read more
Well done to these Y7-Y9 students who have just completed their first lunchtime Piano Recital. With a large group of supporters, the atmosphere was supportive and welcoming! #SMSSpirit #pianosolo #music... Read more
Thank you to Mrs Francisco who hosted our second #scholarships #masterclass last week about Brutalist Architecture and the concept of a structure being 'willfully ugly' - the talk gave students... Read more
Thank you to Mrs Francisco who hosted our second #Scholarship #MASTERCLASS last week about Brutalist Architecture and the concept of a structure being 'willfully ugly' - the talk gave students... Read more
?Come to our School in Action Event on the 10th March? ?Meet our Inspiring Staff ?Experience the buzz ?See the St Mary's Spirit https://vimeo.com/794494386/d429136413 #SMSSpirit #Openday #SchoolInAction #Event #GirlsEducation #GirlsSchool(Feed... Read more
Our Berlin trip is boarding its flight home on a glorious evening! And the flight is running on time ? #SMSSpirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Prep’s got talent!! The final of Prep’s talent show was amazing! Well done to Lara, our winner, and Tabitha, Nirvaiya and Grace - you were fantastic - and what a... Read more
Last morning in Berlin and it’s snowing! At the East side Gallery. This evening’s flight looks to be on time ????? #SMSSpirit #schooltrip (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 8 have started the week energetic with a Battle of the Bands Assembly. Although it pushed some girls out of their comfort zone, they showed enthusiasm, energy, resilience and... Read more
The Berlin photos are still coming in - yesterday the girls had the chance to go inside the Reichstag, in the plenary chamber where Parliament sits #opportunities #Berlin #schooltrip #update... Read more
Final night quiz night in Berlin!! #schooltrip #updates #SMSSpirit #Berlin (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Berlin update - we have visited the Jewish Museum in Berlin. The largest Jewish museum in Europe. #SMSSpirit #schooltrip (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Trip to Berliner Fernsehturm (Berlin TV Tower). Seeing the sights of the city from the observation deck on the 21st floor #update #Berlin #opportunities #schooltrip (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Berlin update! The sun has stayed out and we’ve visited lots of sites #Berlin #schooltrip #SMSSpirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our Year 3 Space themed experience day has been a huge success - we’ve coded, made space rocks, created our own rockets and completed a cosmic treasure hunt!! And we... Read more
Good Morning from Berlin - we are up and out early to the Wall Memorial on Bernauerstrasse. A cold but sunny start to the day! (And pancakes for breakfast!) #SMSSpirit... Read more
Year 10-13 History and German students are safely on their flight to Berlin! Have a great time, girls. Check back for updates over the weekend #SMSSpirit #schooltrip (Feed generated with... Read more
?CORI is Prep's Innovative Enrichment Programme. Students work on 6 week outcome based projects as a Team to develop skills beyond the classroom including resilience, determination, leadership and confidence. Stop... Read more
The Prep girls were very lucky today to get an author visit from @Lillustrator? They had a great time drawing and creating characters as well as learning what it takes... Read more
#ThrowbackThursday Take a look at this whole school photo of St Mary's School in 2006! Can you spot yourself in this photo? Let us know if you can? (Feed generated... Read more
Orchestra club runs every Wednesday after school! Here are some of the girls practising a new piece??? https://t.co/rpeRx8HAMU(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Food Glorious Food!! Well done to Year 8 for these amazing cheesecakes. In Year 7, we asked what the girls wanted to do more of in Food and Nutrition, and... Read more
Year 7 have cooked a delicious bolognese sauce in their Food and Nutrition lesson today!? #SMSSpirit #Food #FoodandNutrition #GirlsEducation #Cooking (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
This lunchtime Senior Choir are singing ‘Someone Like You’ by Adele??#SMSSpirit #Choir #Music #Singing #CoCurricular #SeniorChoir #GirlsEducation https://t.co/XQpQOWz6Si(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
??Introducing our new look after school club - The Hub?? ?Homework Room so girls can complete their Homework, with teacher support ?Structured and fun activities to develop key skills ?Set... Read more
When #SMSSpirit shines through - well done girls! #netball https://twitter.com/StMarysGXSports/status/1620768020045139969(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Thank you for coming - we're looking forward to seeing you again soon! #gymnastics #Competition #Talented ???? https://twitter.com/GayhurstSport/status/974040829080883201(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
??Amazing news!!! Well done to Minnie - what a wonderful achievement and a lovely piece of writing??#SMSSpirit #WINNER #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers https://twitter.com/ISAartsUK/status/1620346264612212738(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 7 got into character brilliantly, last week, during their @WestEndinSchool Workshop based on 'A Midsomer Night's Dream' which they are currently studying in English. They had lots of fun... Read more
?They've done it again!! ? Our Gymnasts had another incredible weekend at the BSGA Competition. ?Our Under 11 squad took home 2nd place ?Our Under 19 squad took home 2nd... Read more
Well done to our Sixth Formers who have completed the Youth Mental Health Awareness Course as part of their enrichment programme. The girls are equipped to look out for their... Read more
Nursery and Reception have been reading #Space themed books and doing #Space activities including creating pictures of the moon using chalk, paint and foil, sequencing a story in literacy and... Read more
Amazing work girls!! We can't wait to celebrate with you in school today #SMSSpirit #gymnastics #Competition https://twitter.com/StMarysGXSports/status/1619741704118210560(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Well done to Prep who ran 14 laps of the MUGA this morning which equates to 1 mile! The sponsored run was organised by Bo and Harper to raise money... Read more
Well done to Prep who, with great energy and enthusiasm, ran 14 laps of the MUGA this morning which equates to 1 mile. The sponsored run was organised by Bo,... Read more
#ThrowbackThursday Take a look at this whole school photo of St Mary's School in 1956! Can you spot yourself in this photo? Let us know if you can? (Feed generated... Read more
?We really value our followers so are keen to know some more about you!? Why do you follow us?(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We really value our followers so would love to know some more about you! #SMSSpirit #followers #communityspirit #community (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We have had a super week with Netball so far!! Teams 7B, 10A, 9A and 9B have all played fixtures. 10A and 9B won and 7B and 9A put in... Read more
?Year 3 Experience Morning - Saturday 4th February? We are welcoming any Year 1 or Year 2 age girls who can bring their creative minds and send Zorb back to... Read more
?Year 3 Experience Morning - Saturday 4th February? We are welcoming any Year 1 and 2 age girls who can bring their creative minds and send Zorb home! ?Do you... Read more
The girls enjoying Trampolining club this afternoon! #clubs #trampolining #sports #girlseducation #SMSSpirit #cocurricular (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Prep Student Voice Breakfast this morning was a hive of conversation. Amongst the Hot Chocolate and Croissants, it was clear that our girl's views are heard and actioned - and... Read more
We are over the moon that Minnie (Year 4) has been shortlisted in the Junior Section of the @isaschools Poetry competition with her fabulous entry 'I Never Knew'. It is... Read more
Year 9 Options Day got off to an inspirational start!! Thank you @Anushka_Arora @haleymonaghan and @EastBarnetSch for telling us about the skills and determination needed to succeed in your chosen... Read more
#ChineseNewYear2023 #HappyNewYear #Reading #literacy https://twitter.com/Booktrust/status/1617479528825094146(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Wow - well done Roselyn for hosting the Prep School Assembly this morning and telling us all about #ChineseNewYear - your talent, confidence and spirit truly shone through ??? #ThankYou... Read more
?School in Action Event - Friday 10th March? We would love to show you around and for you to experience the buzz of St Mary's on a normal school day.... Read more
Wow Wow Wow!!! A third amazing story from the weekend - well done girls! #nationals #gymnastics #talent #prepschool #SMSSpirit https://twitter.com/StMarysGXSports/status/1617289720542756864(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Amazing work - what a weekend!! #Balance #winners #skill #talent #gymnastics https://twitter.com/StMarysGXSports/status/1617215035108900870(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our Year 8 A Netball Team played Chesham Grammar School this week. Both teams performed amazingly (despite the cold!). Chesham put up an amazing fight with St Mary’s 8 A... Read more
A lunchtime tasting table of the best kind today #SMSspirit #cakeoftheday #tastytreats Thank you HolroydHowe ??? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Thank you @HolroydHowe for our lunchtime tasting table of the most delicious kind!! #cake #fridaytreat #catering #SMSSpirit #yummy https://t.co/JjBtMcHYe7(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
?New club alert? The girls are having lots of fun in Boxing Club this lunchtime! #SMSSpirit #Boxing #Sports #GirlsEducation #cocurricular @StMarysGXSports (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
A super useful resource as #SaferInternetDay approaches #internetsafety https://twitter.com/natonlinesafety/status/1615702344876044294(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are super proud of our latest Muddy Stilettos Schools review - it captures the essence of St Mary's perfectly: https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/st-marys-gerrards-cross/ Muddy Stilettos Bucks & Oxon Let us know what... Read more
Year 5 and 6 had a great time at The National Space Centre yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed learning all about different planets and astronauts?? @spacecentre #SMSSpirit #NationalSpaceCentre #Year5 #year6 (Feed... Read more
??ASSEMBLY INTERJECTED?? Sixth Form flash mob went down a storm this morning! It was a great start to a cold Wednesday morning. A gentle reminder that Year 11 have until... Read more
Year 10 have arrived in London to see @Womaninblack_UK - we can't wait to hear what the thought of the performance when they're back in school tomorrow! #SMSSpirit #womaninblack #theatre... Read more
We have just heard that we will be welcoming @Lillustrator in a couple of weeks to talk to Prep about her new book series, Rainbow Grey! We can't wait to... Read more
In History, Year 7 have been exploring the Norman Conquest and how William the Conqueror gained control of England. Students have created their own motte and bailey castles, using any... Read more
???Year 3 Experience Day - join our Space Adventure! ??? ?Send Zorb back to his planet ?Make space food ?Create a news broadcast Sign up required: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/year-3-experience-day/ For Girls in... Read more
In English, Year 2 created a game for a little boy who lives by the seaside. They had to make their game out of shells, grass, sticks, marbles, buttons and... Read more
Nursery Ballet - a perfect start to a Monday!! With thanks to our Year 13 helper - a definite #inspiration to our younger girls ?? #SMSSpirit #ballerina #BalletDancer #movement #monday... Read more
We are super proud of our latest @muddystiletto review - it captures the essence of St Mary's perfectly: https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/st-marys-gerrards-cross/ #PastoralCare #WellbeingMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #SMSSpirit #achieve @muddybucksoxon @MuddySchools (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The reception girls had lots of fun at Forest School this week. Chinese New Year is coming up soon and it is the Year of the Rabbit so the girls... Read more
Sixth Form taster day is off to a great start with girls learning about the subjects we offer, such as: Drama, Chemistry and Business Studies #smsspirit #sixthform #year11 #girlseducation #girlsschool... Read more
Sixth Form taster day is off to a great start with girls learning about the subjects we offer, such as: Drama, Chemistry and Business Studies #smsspirit #sixthform #year11 ?Other benefits... Read more
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Year 11 have just finished their mocks so today is all about well-being. We are so lucky to have a guest speaker from @ukelevate here to give them some inspiration... Read more
Our Sixth Form are plotting…!! Watch this space…? #SMSSpirit #sixthform (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are really looking forward to getting our Masterclasses restarted again after the Christmas break. New dates are being added regularly so be sure to keep an eye out for... Read more
Our Nursery and Reception Girls go to Forest School whether it's ???????. We dress up warm and explore nature every week - it's amazing to see what different weathers do... Read more
Rehearsals for our Senior Production of #wewillrockyou are in full swing! Everything is coming together nicely - it's a true team effort ? #SMSSpirit #theatre #production #risingstars (Feed generated with... Read more
Thank you @wbtourlondon for having us yesterday. Our #media students had a great day. The Butterbeer at the break was definitely a huge hit!! #SMSSpirit #schooltrip #girlseducation #girlsschool (Feed generated... Read more
When you catch a sweet moment of celebration by accident - this was during a French Lesson in Nursery earlier today #SMSSpirit #EYFS #learnfrench #languages #girlsschool ?? ??? https://t.co/tWUN0AFSGV(Feed generated... Read more
Last term Year 6 designed their own soft toys, practised their hand stitching and created a pattern. This week they were able to choose their fabric and start pinning and... Read more
????Tomorrow is the deadline to Register for St Mary's Sixth Form 2023???? Registrations should be submitted using this form: https://form.jotform.com/230022311423030 and all candidates will be welcomed to our Sixth Form... Read more
CORI - our innovative Prep programme that equips girls with the skills they will need to exceed their potential. From coding, robotics, enterprise and presenting skills to how to take... Read more
CORI - our innovative Prep co-curricular programme which equips girls with the skills they will need through their lives to exceed their potential. By taking part in 6 week projects... Read more
Competition was tough at lunch today during Staff Vs Sixth Form Netball Match - who do you think won?! #SMSSpirit #netball #COMPETITION https://t.co/k5fWWbyGQ0(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
?We like to move it? Our #sixthform have had a visit from Viking Circle Training and were put through their paces during a taster circuit training class - they tried... Read more
Using @Lego_group to build new friendships! Year 8 have had to chat to everyone in their year to learn about their hobbies/interests/talents and then, in groups, build a Lego house... Read more
Just when we thought Christmas was over, @splaatphoto have just sent through some stunning photos of our festive performances #SMSSpirit #memories #talent (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Some of our talented musicians have been entered into the @isaschools Young Musician Competition. Congratulations to Grace, Amelie, Lottie, Cindy, Holly, Seony, Simran and Sena for their amazing videos. Watch... Read more
2023 - remember - there is a first time for everything. Using the late Vivienne Westwood, and how she taught herself to design and make clothes, as our inspiration we... Read more
Our first Whole School Assembly of 2023 was spent talking about there being a first time for everything. Using the late Vivienne Westwood, and how she taught herself to design... Read more
Welcome back! Whilst our students enjoy a final day of rest, through our January INSET today, we have delivered the MHFA England Youth Mental Health Awareness Course and trained over... Read more
Welcome back! Whilst our students enjoy a final day of rest, through our January INSET today, we have delivered the @MHFAEngland Youth Mental Health Awareness Course and trained over 70%... Read more
Happy Christmas everyone! Wishing you happiness and health over the festive season - https://youtu.be/-KjH43QnSRg #SMSSpirit #Christmas(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Merry Christmas Everyone! Wishing you happiness and health over the festive season. https://youtu.be/-KjH43QnSRg #SMSSpirit #christmasiscoming (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our mouths are watering! The festive treats that Year 7 - 9 have created over the last few days are amazing! Christmas Rocky Road, Reindeer Cupcakes and Stained Glass Biscuits... Read more
We would like to wish our whole community a healthy and happy festive season and are looking forward to 2023! We finished our Whole School assembly with our infamous 12... Read more
Our Traditional Sixth Form Panto was a hit, this morning, as always. Thank you to Year 13, and last minute staff help to cover for poorly students! https://t.co/vAOc0cKGn6(Feed generated with... Read more
With special thanks to our staff and parent choir, who gave up weekends and evenings to rehearse for the event - community is everything #SMSSpirit #communityspirit #choir #Christmas https://t.co/artOzCYwFd(Feed generated... Read more
What. An .Evening!! Thank you to everyone involved with our Carol Service last night - it was perfect #SMSspirit #holidaysarecoming #FestiveSeason (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
What. An .Evening!! Thank you to everyone involved with our Carol Service last night - it was perfect #SMSSpirit #HolidaysAreComing https://t.co/6y8IIrtoPh(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Masterclass Events - an opportunity to explore different subjects outside of the classroom. Our first event of this season 'An Introduction to Sign Language' was incredibly well attended. It is... Read more
Carol Service rehearsals are in full swing - watch out for snippets from the event tonight! ??#SMSSpirit #festiveseason #ChristmasCarol (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
It's Christmas Lunch Day!! #Christmas #christmaslunch #SMSSpirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Tomorrow is our Staff Vs Sixth Form netball match and the competitive spirit is coming out!! The Staff have been following a strict training schedule - take a look at... Read more
There is something so serene about snowy mornings. Maybe it's the crunching sound underfoot, maybe the blanket white - who knows - but school is magical this morning! ?????? (Feed... Read more
A message to current parents and students - school is open as usual today. Please check your emails for more details. Please, take care and stay safe on your journey... Read more
Every year, our Year 5 and 6s enter the Young Arts Painting Competition. The theme for this year is ‘celebration’. They have been exploring ideas and sketching out their designs... Read more
Our GCSE PE Students have had a great time learning to Rock Climb as part of their course this term. The experience concluded with their moderation this week, which they... Read more
We have been overwhelmed with the gratitude of residents at local care homes this last week when we have visited to give them gifts from our Shoe Box Appeal. Girls... Read more
Thanks for having us at your #funrun @thorpehousesch - the girls have just about thawed out!! Great fun was had, and they just had to run a little faster to... Read more
Our Art Scholars have been busy creating a new mural during their weekly Scholar Lunches. They have worked as a team right from design and now into creating the piece... Read more
A huge thank you to our Head Girl Team who have hosted an Afternoon Tea for or Year 11 students, in the common room, this week to end their Experience... Read more
Christmas is coming and the festivities are in full swing! A huge well done goes to our Early Years and KS1 girls for their stunning performances this week! And thank... Read more
Our Sixth Form have been to @wndrcastle Christmas market this week! The girls really enjoyed the time out of school to make memories and build new friendships. They study so... Read more
Wishing our Senior House students taking their @LAMDAdrama exams today the very best of luck!???(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our Music Scholars loved The English Sinfonia concert last week @ElgivaTheatre Theatre in Chesham. Particular highlights were Peter and the Wolf and our singing of the descants in a carol... Read more
Our Music Scholars loved The English Sinfonia concert last week The Elgiva Theatre in Chesham. Particular highlights were Peter and the Wolf and our singing of the descants in a... Read more
Yesterday we had the absolute privilege of welcoming Mrs Timberlake, Headmistress of St Mary’s School 50 years ago, to watch our Early Years and KS1 dress rehearsal. It was truly... Read more
Christmas has arrived in Senior House!! #christmas2022 #HolidaysAreComing https://t.co/6fBo5BO5EX(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Thank you to the Head Girl Team for bringing Christmas to Senior House #feelingfestive (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Uh oh - it looks like Nursery have a naughty visitor for the rest of the term. Meet Patrick - if touched by a human, his magic disappears ? #elfontheshelf... Read more
We were very excited to welcome up and coming boy band Here At Last this morning. With a following of 2.5 million on TikTok and forming through the powers of... Read more
Year 12 have been using microscopes at a magnification of x40 to observe broad bean root tip cells at various stages of mitosis. In this image you can clearly see... Read more
Yesterday, Year 11 and 12 enjoyed a great hands on session with a visiting chef - they filleted fish and portioned a whole chicken #foodandnutrition #gcses #SMSSpirit (Feed generated with... Read more
Sixth Form - a time to focus on specialized subjects based on individual interests and future plans. Also a time to develop skills in everything from independent study to money... Read more
Sixth Form - a time for girls to focus on 3 or 4 specialized subjects based on their individual passions, interests and future plans. Those two years are also a... Read more
Forest School - come ? or ?? and everything in-between our girls get out in the great outdoors every week ??? They are loving exploring our new Forest School site... Read more
Thank you and well done to Simran, who delivered an assembly about 'Black Holes' to her fellow Sixth Form Students today. We love it when students interests and passions spill... Read more
The football is on in Cedar House - our #SixthForm girls are in on the action! #WorldCup2022 #England #winning #SMSSpirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The numbers are in. Last year, we raised an enormous £14,941 for worthy causes both local to us and further afield. Thank you to our Charity Prefects for their hard... Read more
The numbers are in!! Thanks to our charity prefects, and our staff, student and parent body, we raised an amazing £14,941 for charity last year. The money has gone to... Read more
Our SMA committee look forward to welcoming you all to our annual Frost Fair as we start to get into the Christmas spirit here at St Mary's on Saturday 26th... Read more
Prep have gone yellow, and spotty, for @BBCCiN - well done to everyone for the money raised for such a worthy cause! #SMSSpirit #ChildrenInNeed2022 #charity (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
See what's coming up at St Mary's in the coming months. Please check back regularly, as this calendar is updated regularly.
It's wonderful to see our Year 9 students showing perseverance, determination and resilience in their quest to fundraise for their @weareworldchall trip to Cambodia in 2023. Pictured below during their... Read more
Smart Raspberry Cookery School come in every Monday afternoon for our Year 3-6 girls. This week they made salsa and prepared all the ingredients for fajitas, ready to be cooked... Read more
A VIP visitor greeted Prep in their assembly this to talk about the importance of the work of @BBCCiN ahead of our charity day on Friday #SMSSpirit #ChildrenInNeed #giving https://t.co/1rt1aIhBYX(Feed... Read more
Prep welcomed a VIP to assembly this morning to get them moving and talk about the importance of BBC Children in Need, and they work they do, ahead of the... Read more
Ever wondered what TikTok is? Current parents can log on to Tooled Up, tonight, to learn what it's all about! https://www.tooledupeducation.com/event/taking-a-closer-look-at-tiktok/ #SMSspirit #adviceforparents #onlinesafety In this webinar doctors Kathy Weston... Read more
11 November - we will remember them. Lest we forget #RemembranceDay #remembranceday2022 (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our Sixth Form History of Art students are in Paris for the day!! They are visiting a range of museums, as well as some key landmarks #SMSspirit #historyofart #paris #daytrip... Read more
St Mary's very own Lionesses in the making!! This week Years 4-6 played their first full football fixture and came away with a huge score of 8-0! Well done girls... Read more
We are looking forward to welcoming students, and their parents, from @thorpehousesch @GayhurstSchool and @HighMarchSchool for our Youth Speaks Event. A big thank you to our judges from the Rotary... Read more
Year 8 -10 book club is perfect for the book lovers in our community! Yesterday, students focused on the first book in the 'We are Liars' series in preparation to... Read more
Year 10 and 12 Art and Textiles students had a fantastic day out @kewgardens yesterday. They didn't let the rain dampen their spirits!! ?????? #art #SMSSpirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
New skills - to learn new skills you need resilience, determination, perseverance and an eagerness to learn and improve. This morning, our Sports Scholars learnt a tap dance in 25... Read more
What will you try? Our Sports Scholars are turning their hand to Tap Dancing this morning! #SMSSpirit #newskills #scholars #Scholarships https://twitter.com/actionhappiness/status/1589882143521804289(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 7 have made a classic pudding in their food and nutrition lesson today. The question is, though, served with custard or ice cream?! #SMSSpirit #cookery #curriculum https://t.co/ebfUu3ldIj(Feed generated with... Read more
Thank you Year 7 for your assembly about #charity and #giving as we approach the festive season and thinking about helping those less fortunate than us. Some important messages shared... Read more
Prep praise assembly - a wonderful celebration of this week’s achievements. As always, a lovely way to end the week???? #SMSSpirit #praise #celebration (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Today, we would like to say a huge thank you to our whole community. Last night @sloughfoodbank collected the enormous amount of donations we received from our Harvest events. The... Read more
Today, we would like to say a huge thank you to our whole community. Last night, the Slough Foodbank came to school and collected the enormous amount of donations we... Read more
Year 7 Enterprise Day - the challenge? To create and pitch a new skincare range for teenagers. So many ideas and creative minds all in one room! #SMSSpirit #entrepreneurs #enterprise... Read more
Very good luck to our girls heading off to compete in the @isaschools dance competition today. We caught up with them before they headed off this morning - they were... Read more
With over 90 Co-Curricular Opportunities on offer - what would you choose? ?? Learn new skills ?? Make new friends ??Join a team ?? Push yourself out of your comfort... Read more
With over 90 Co-Curricular Opportunities - what would you choose? ?? Learn new skills ?? Make new friends ??Join a team ?? Push yourself out of your comfort zone ??... Read more
**Don't miss out** The deadline to register for Year 7 2023 is on Monday 31 October. We will welcome our applicants on Saturday 12 November for their assessment - a... Read more
**Don't miss out** The deadline to register for Year 7 2023 is on Monday 31 October. We will welcome all of our applicants on Saturday 12 November for their assessment... Read more
Don't forget our Prep in Action Morning on Friday 4 November. We would love to meet you! Plus, our Stay and Play on Saturday 5 November for those registered for... Read more
Don't forget - our Prep in Action Morning on Friday 4 November - we would love to meet you ? Plus, our Stay and Play on Saturday 5 November for... Read more
#Thankyou to our Year 6 girls who headed out with enthusiasm to Swarthmore Care Home last week to sing to the residents. There are still some Covid measures in place,... Read more
Our Senior House students did a wonderful job at singing us into Half Term on Thursday night at the Autumn Concert - we are so proud of the talent and... Read more
Today our Prefect Team have organised a culture day for our community to come together to celebrate its diversity. Students have come to school in dress to represent their culture,... Read more
Year 3 took part in a Stone Age hunt today in Humanities. They had been training hard by studying and making their own Weapons, finding out about Pre-historic animals and... Read more
Harvest Festival, this morning, was a wonderful celebration. We were overwhelmed with the donations received for the Slough Foodbank and thank our community for their generosity. Thank you everyone! #harvestfestival... Read more
Our #harvest Assembly was a wonderful #celebration this morning. Our girls did brilliantly and we are overwhelmed with the #generosity of our community with their donations for @Sloughfoodbank - thank... Read more
Year 2 have come up with some important rules in their computing lesson this week! ?Never share your password ??Always ask before you take a photo of someone. ?Stop using... Read more
Our Sixth Form information evening is in full swing. There has been a wonderful buzz around school as we welcome current Year 10 and Year 11 students as well as... Read more
Prep in Action Open Morning - Friday 4 November - sign up here: http://shorturl.at/aps07 Where happy and confident girls learn and thrive ? Reception and Nursery 2023 Applications open ?Year... Read more
Prep in Action Open Morning - Friday 4 November - sign up here: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/prep-in-action-event/ ??Where happy and confident girls learn and thrive?? ? Reception and Nursery 2023 Applications now open... Read more
Prep have enjoy a morning with @LennyHenry as he talks about his new children's book - The Book of Legends. He had the whole school giggling! #Reading #childrensbook #literacy #SMSSpirit?... Read more
Today, we are saying #HelloYellow for #WorldMentalHealthDay. Here's a snapshot of our Sixth Form in their Yellow clothes - YoungMinds (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Today, we are saying #HellowYellow for #WorldMentalHealthDay. Here's a snapshot of our Sixth Form in their Yellow clothes - @YoungMindsUK (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are really looking forward to welcoming prospective students and their families to our Whole School Open Morning today! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Today was Temple West’s first charity day of the year - they did a cake sale for @macmillancancer. Total amount raised will be announced when it’s in, but they sold... Read more
Year 10 biologists have been testing geranium leaves for starch to demonstrate that photosynthesis has taken place. Science is always a favourite because it's so hands on and practical! ???... Read more
Tonight was the first scholars masterclass of the year. Led by Miss Kelly, our scholars learnt from some exceptional young people what it takes to be amazing, and made a... Read more
Sneak Peek - auditions for next year's Whole School Production of We Will Rock You. We were certainly rocked by the level of talent and ability at the auditions! ?... Read more
Our Whole School Open Morning is nearly here!! Don't forget, to come and see all St Mary's has to offer, we ask that you register your interest: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/ We'd love... Read more
School Council in action - led by our Head Girl Team, School Council meets once a half term with Senior House form reps to hear student views, listen to any... Read more
Our Sixth Form have had a crash course in cooking on a budget and how to make fakeaways (a homemade takeaway!), during their co-curricular activities today, to prepare them for... Read more
A huge well done to Lily, Ellen, Emilia and Isla who volunteered to deliver Monday's Year 7 assembly all about Halloween and they even had some games at the end... Read more
Phew - We will be jumping into the weekend to rest up ahead of another busy week next week! Unlike Heather, in Year 12, who has been busy practicing to... Read more
What a week - there have been so many amazing things going on in school! We will be jumping into the weekend to rest up ahead of another busy week... Read more
Our sporty superstars have turned their hand to Zumba this week. Great fun, and perfect to burn some energy before some focused learning in the classroom! #SMSSpirit #energy #zumba https://t.co/V0nJpKTnqq(Feed... Read more
Our sporty superstars have turned their hand to Zumba this week. Great fun, and perfect to burn some energy before some focused learning in the classroom! #SMSspirit #zumba #energy (Feed... Read more
We were delighted to welcome Rev. Daf Meirion-Jones from St James Gerrards Cross with St James Fulmer, this morning, to lead our Senior Harvest Assembly #harvest #HarvestFestival #harvest2022 (Feed generated... Read more
Our Sixth Form have taken over our Instagram this week - head over there to see what a week in Cedar House is like! #SMSspirit #sixthform #chemistry (Feed generated with... Read more
Don't forget to sign up to our Open Morning on 8 October 2022. Come and explore St Mary's and all it has to offer - https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/. We can't wait to... Read more
We have some exciting opportunities to join the St Mary's community as a staff member - head to our vacancies page for more info #teaching #Teachers #jobopportunities #vacancies https://stmarysschool.co.uk/vacancies/(Feed generated... Read more
Join us at our Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning on Thursday 6 October - organised by our wonderful SMA. All welcome and for a great cause ??? #macmillancoffeemorningng #coffeeandcake (Feed... Read more
Year 12 Food and Nutrition students have taken on the ‘Tunnocks Teacake Challenge’: to present 6 Tunnocks teacakes in different ways showing a variety of techniques. The students made caramel... Read more
As part of their Art work this week, Year 2 have created portraits out of fruit, like the artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo - what wonderfully colourful creations! #Year2 #artontwitter #SMSSpirit (Feed... Read more
Thinking about your options after GCSEs? Join our Sixth Form Information Evening on Tuesday 11 October to see why St Mary's Sixth Form is right for you (or your daughter):... Read more
Thinking about options after GCSE's? Join our Sixth Form Information Evening on Tuesday 11 October ?Small Class Sizes for a tailored learning experience ?Independent Study Sessions to extend learning ?Unsurpassed... Read more
Some super useful resources for those negotiating the online world with children! https://twitter.com/safeinternetday/status/1572541533802438656(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
When Prep and Senior Head Girl Teams come together, big plans are made!! We can't wait to hear what their joint goals are for the year ahead...to be announced in... Read more
Annabelle, in Year 9, has read and beautifully annotated 'The Black Flamingo' by Dean Atta . It's wonderful to see our girls reading with such passion and enthusiasm and analysing... Read more
Annabelle, in Year 9, has read and beautifully annotated 'The Black Flamingo' by @DeanAtta . It's wonderful to see our girls reading with such passion and enthusiasm and analysing texts... Read more
A quick wander around Prep at lunchtime showed a hive of activity. In amongst the play, we found St Mary's Singers singing a Joseph number and Art Club making Peacocks!... Read more
And our St Mary's Singers in action... #singing #SMSspirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Sixth Form Scholarship Applications are now open for 2023 entry. Join us at our Sixth Form Information Evening on 11 October to see why St Mary's is right for you... Read more
We, along with the rest of the United Kingdom, will spend today paying our respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and honouring her 70 years of service and dedication.(Feed... Read more
We, along with the rest of the United Kingdom, will spend today paying our respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and honouring her 70 years of service and dedication.... Read more
Our Whole School Open Morning is coming - 8 October 2022. Sign up to see all our school has to offer: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/ We can't wait to welcome you ? #SMSSpirit... Read more
Our Whole School Open Morning is coming - 8 October 2022 - spread the word! Sign up to see all our school has to offer: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/ We can't wait to... Read more
Staff and students have been signing our book of condolences this week, as our community remembers Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The book is in a quiet space in the... Read more
Our girls love coding as part of our CORI scheme! https://twitter.com/littleanklebite/status/1570004559543652353 (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are looking forward to welcoming some of your Year 6 families to our Open Morning ? @GayhurstSchool @MaltmansGreen @HighMarchSchool @HeathertonSch @DairHouseSchool @EtonEndSchool @GXSchool @CSPA_Head @SMASPrimary #SMSSpirit Register here: http://shorturl.at/CLNZ6... Read more
Welcome Hannah! ? We hope you are finding your #SMSSpirit https://twitter.com/GayhurstSchool/status/1567421060529770496(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our newly refurbished Science Lab is fully stocked and being enjoyed by Senior House. Year 13, below, were the first to use it for their Chemistry lessons #renovation #Science #alevelchemistry... Read more
First @DofE expedition completed this weekend ? And one of our adventurers even celebrated her birthday, so there was cake! ? #teambuilding #SMSspirit #challengeyourself Any guesses where they went, from... Read more
Yesterday our Senior students came along to the Co-Curricular Fair to choose what activitie(s) they would like to try out this year - they were spoilt for choice!! Many will... Read more
Our School community offers its deepest condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. We are deeply saddened to hear of her passing and take inspiration... Read more
The St Mary’s School community offers its deepest condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. We are deeply saddened to hear of her passing and... Read more
An exciting opportunity for Netball fanatics!! #netball #sport #opportunities Those interested in attending should sign up using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1w8j58I84y0pQhu2po8_hkkDZtuWrjk7NN2G96j_HQh0/edit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
An exciting opportunity for Netball fanatics!! #gerrardscross #netball #SMSspirit Those interested in attending should sign up using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1w8j58I84y0pQhu2po8_hkkDZtuWrjk7NN2G96j_HQh0/edit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
School has been a hive of activity this morning as we welcomed back our whole school community - there were so many smiling faces. A full school is a happy... Read more
Welcome Year 7! It's so good to have you with us. We can't wait to welcome the rest of our School community tomorrow Lots of moments caught on camera courtesy... Read more
What a fab day our Year 7s have had! They have made Salsa and Guacamole, turned their hand to trampolining, decorating t-shirts with Mexican themes and, most importantly, had fun... Read more
We are excited to have our new Year 7s with us for Welcome Week. They have a busy few days ahead, but first a quiz and warm up to break... Read more
Ksenia has achieved incredibly in the Arts, today. She will be staying with us for Sixth Form and studying Art, History of Art and Textiles and hopes to go and... Read more
Isabelle has achieved fantastic results today, all whilst combining her studies with a very successful swimming career!! ???? She celebrated with her parents at school this morning #inspirational #Committed #Swimming... Read more
It's so lovely to see families celebrate #results together. It is safe to say that exam season can be a stressful time for everyone, and so to see the relief... Read more
What a morning. Together, we have celebrated an incredible set of GCSE results. Well done, and congratulations, to a group of hard working and committed students - it is safe... Read more
Wishing all GCSE students receiving their results this morning the very best of luck ? #ResultsDay2022 #gcses2022 #gcseresults #SMSspirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Wishing all GCSE students receiving their results this morning the very best of luck? #resultsday2022 #resultsday #gcseresultsday2022 #GCSEResultsDay(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We still have a small number of places available for our Sixth Form in September 2022 - spread the word, and watch out for their results in two years time!!... Read more
Our headline A level results achieved by an inspiring and dedicated group of girls: ?? 53% A*-A ? 83% A*-C ? 100% A*-E A testament to their resilience and hard... Read more
In case you missed our headline results, following A level results day, this inspiring and dedicated group of girls achieved the following: ?? 53% A*-A ? 83% A*-C ? 100%... Read more
One final results celebration - a group of #inspirational young women who have been the voice of the school for the last year as they led us through 2021/2022 as... Read more
Finally, our Head Girl Team who have been #rolemodels for and the voice of our students over the last year have picked up some #inspirational results today! Shanze – 4... Read more
Magical moments caught on camera today. Here are a couple of our favourites: Alicia who secured her first place offer @warwickuni, celebrating with her Mum Faye who is off to... Read more
What a wonderful morning for a group of students who have had their education disrupted over the last two years, and have shown true SMS Spirit, resilience and determination to... Read more
Wishing all those waiting for A level results this morning, both at St Mary’s and across the country, the very best of luck ? #AlevelResultsDay2022 #smsspirit(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Wishing all those waiting for A level results this morning, both at St Mary’s and across the country, the very best of luck ? #alevels2022 #ResultsDay2022 #SMSspirit (Feed generated with... Read more
We know it's Summer, but the good news keeps coming! Two of our GCSE Media students have been recognised in the @ISAartsUK Film and Digital Art Competition - Congratulations both!... Read more
We know it's Summer, but the good news keeps coming! Two of our Media GCSE Students have been recognised in the ISA Film and Digital Art Competition in the Short... Read more
Watch our Sports Day 2022 highlights here: https://youtu.be/UoDziXGdgJg Thanks to our outgoing Head Girl Team for their presenting and Mrs Williams for helping to create the video?????? #SMSSpirit #sportsday(Feed generated... Read more
Watch our Sports Day 2022 highlights here: https://youtu.be/UoDziXGdgJg Thanks to our outgoing Head Girl Team for their presenting and Mrs Williams for helping to create the video ?????? #SMSspirit #sportsday... Read more
Wishing our whole community a wonderful Summer holiday. We can’t wait to see you in September refreshed and ready for the new year. Enjoy your break #SMSSpirit #summerholidays #adventures ??(Feed... Read more
Wishing our whole community a wonderful Summer holiday. We can’t wait to see you in September refreshed and ready for the new year. Enjoy your break #SMSSpirit #summerholidays #adventures ??... Read more
Happy Summer Year 6. You have been wonderful role models for your Prep peers this year and we can’t wait to welcome you back to Year 7 in Senior House... Read more
Happy Summer year 6. You have been wonderful role models for your Prep peers this year and we can’t wait to welcome most of you back to Year 7 in... Read more
Phoebe, our Head Girl next year, gave an expert helping hand last night in the face-painting for the Dance and Gym Show! #SMSSpirit #SixthForm #RoleModel (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
It was wonderful to welcome our new Year 7 students, joining us in September, for their induction day today. It is safe to say fun was had by all...with a... Read more
Speech Day 2022. It felt wonderful to have this event in person, once again. Thank you to everyone who made it such a special day - staff, students, parents, governors,... Read more
Over the Summer Holidays, we are encouraging our community to join @Actionhappiness's #JumpBackUpJuly initiative and find ways to respond constructively in difficult times. Why not use the image below to... Read more
Over the Summer Holidays, we are encouraging our community to join Action for Happiness's #JumpBackUpJuly initiative and find ways to respond constructively in difficult times. Why not use the image... Read more
Incredibly proud of our Music and Drama #scholars who showed off their incredible talent last night at their Recital Evening #SMSSpirit #proud #talent (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
It's Senior House Sports Day today. After a morning of Athletics in the sunshine, students are doing their running races this afternoon, with the all important Teacher's Relay to finish... Read more
Counting down to our Scholars' Recital Evening which is happening tonight from 7pm. A showcase of amazing talent and passion #SMSspirit #scholarship #talent (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are looking forward to our Scholars' Recital Evening which is happening tonight from 7pm. A showcase of amazing talent and passion #SMSspirit #scholarship #talent (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are looking forward to welcoming parents to our Art Exhibition at school today until 4.45pm and tomorrow morning (Saturday) after Speech Day. The artistic talent at St Mary's is... Read more
The photos from this week's AMAZING Prep performance of Madagscar have arrived. There are simply too many to choose from, but (hot off the press) here's a snippet of the... Read more
Prep Nurses Day - We cleaned up our Crimean War hospital this morning so now there are no rats lurking around. Mrs Tomblin has just come over and talked over... Read more
Year 12 have had a great day at the @RoyalHolloway #psychology competition today #BrightFutureForStudents #sixthform #opportunities (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
In our Prep celebration assembly this week, we announced the new Head Girl Team and Games Captain Team for Prep, for the next academic year. Congratulations, girls, we are looking... Read more
Our talented Artists are having an amazing day working with renowned artist Ian Murphy today. Watch this space for more! #art #artist #youngtalent #SMSspirit ? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
#academicscholars #giftedandtalented #showcase (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We have just said a final thank you and farewell to our departing #HeadGirl Team who have done a wonderful job over the last year! They enjoyed #afternoontea with Mrs... Read more
Yeah 8 Rounders Tournament at Chesham Grammar School. Yeah 8 played extremely well and came 3rd in their round robin tournament. This then put them through into the Plate Final.... Read more
Year 12 are half way through their @ucas_online day - they have heard from a whole host of guest speakers, including someone who spoke about how to apply for #international... Read more
This picture has just been sent to us. A lovely moment at Prep Sports Day last weekend. Those ice creams look amazing!! ?#SMSspirit #Throwback #sportsday #FridayFeeling (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
This picture has just been sent to us. A lovely moment at Prep Sports Day last weekend. Those ice creams look amazing!! ?#SMSspirit #throwback #sportsday (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
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The woes of baking in the heat that only true bakers will appreciate!! We wonder if any of our #foodandnutrition students will struggle in the heat today?! #baking ????? https://twitter.com/BritishBakeOff/status/1539334890705010689(Feed... Read more
Fantastic sporting fun at the Prep Sport's Day and SMA Fun Day on Saturday! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
This morning we said a fond farewell, and a massive thank you, to Julie who has run our SMA (Parents' Association) for the last 15 years!! #community #parentsassociation #fundraising #SMSSpirit... Read more
This morning we said a fond farewell, and a massive thank you, to Julie who has run our SMA (Parents' Association) for the last 15 years!! We are always looking... Read more
Our Prep #sportsday on Saturday was a huge success, and the sun came out for us! More pictures in our #newsletter this week ??? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 5 and 6 have arrived safely at Liddington for their #Residential with @PGLholidays. They have an action packed 3 days ahead of them! #SMSspirit #independence (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 10 are busy pushing innovative boundaries with @8billionideas - they are using recycled goods to bring their product ideas to life! #SMSspirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our Year 10 Sixth Form Taster Day saw students experiencing subjects they don't normally get to including #media and #PsychologyALevel. They also had the chance to go into @Gerrards_cross during... Read more
#nextsteps #sixtform #opportunities #smsspirit https://twitter.com/SMSGXSixthForm/status/1537724925712207873(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 9 are out exploring the wonders of Windsor today, on a Maths Trail. Full write up in the newsletter this week, but here are some live action shots...???? #maths... Read more
Sneak Peek - Year 3 and 4 Summer Sounds Concert coming soon! Wonderful talent ??? #music#confidence#SMSspirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
our @CILIPCKG Shadowing event is in full swing. We have welcomed @PipersCornerSch @Becky_High @AGSFounded1598 and @SirHenryFloyd to share their views on the books, and there is some amazing #Discussion going... Read more
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Prep Sports Day practise is in full swing supported by our Year 10 Sports Leaders #sportsday #sports #studentleadership #opportunities?? https://t.co/qTFrwJrxCC(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Serious conversations in #housemeetings this morning - who will be doing what in Sports Day. Meetings led by our Prefect Team #studentleadership #prefectteam #LeadershipMatters #SMSSpirit ????? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
#BookReview number 5 for 'The Crossing' by @manjeet_k_mann. Our Year 7 girls said 'it was a beautiful story that connected two unhappy people and helped them both achieve happiness' @CILIPCKG... Read more
Book Review number 3 as part of our @CILIPCKG review series - Punching the Air by @ibizoboi. Our reviewers loved that the book covered current affairs and that the author... Read more
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We're very excited to be welcoming @8billionideas next week to run a workshop with our Year 10 students. we are collecting water bottles, cereal boxes and egg cartons and look... Read more
Day 3 and our @CILIPCKG book review is about Guard Your Heart by Sue Divin, @absolutelywrite. Our reviewers really enjoyed this book because 'it does a great job at discussing... Read more
Serious stuff from @BritishBakeOff today...!! What is your number of choice? #fridayfun #FridayFeeling https://twitter.com/BritishBakeOff/status/1534930822075015169(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
News just in. Our DofE students have completed a HUGE 871 hours of volunteering over the last year which amounts to £4,024 in social value. What an amazing impact they... Read more
Day 2 and Review 2 @cilipckg - Everyone Dies Famous in a Small Town by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock. The girls said that "It was a great and original book that followed... Read more
Can you solve it?! #UKMT #ProblemOfTheWeek https://twitter.com/UKMathsTrust/status/1534085117836021760(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Review 1 @cilipckg - Tsunami Girl by @julianaurelius - "it had a lot of amazing descriptions and follows the difficulties of growing up from a young person's point of view"... Read more
Two of our Year 7 Book Club members have ready every book in the @CILIPSLG shortlist. Amazing effort! Over the next week, we will post their thoughts on each of... Read more
Live Crime Scene Investigation. Year 12 are solving a baffling murder mystery as part of their new Sociology module about Crime and Deviance - we particularly like their props! #Sociology... Read more
It was wonderful to have you with us - the girls had a fabulous morning!! @jrapepper https://twitter.com/jrapepper/status/1534271475661815808(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 2 have safely arrived at the ISA North London Multi-skills event today - we hope they have a great time! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 2 have safely arrived at the ISA North London Multi-skills event today - we hope they have a great time! @isaschools (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We hope you had a wonderful Jubilee Weekend full of celebrations and street parties. Here's a little throwback to when our very own Queen visited us on the last day... Read more
We welcomed a VERY special visitor for our Prep Jubilee Assembly today #royalty #jubilee #jubileecelebrations #assembly ?? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
A selection from our Prep Jubilee Baking competition - we are simply blown away by the effort!! Enjoy ???? #JubileeCelebration #baking #proud #amazed (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Can you guess what Early Years might be preparing for with their celery painting? ?? #PlatinumJubilee (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Nothing like an early morning swim - this was at 0815 this morning!! #SMSspirit #swimming #Wellbeing https://twitter.com/StMarysGXSports/status/1529743535527890946(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Today is #thankateacherday. Join us in thanking all of our Teaching and Support staff at St Mary's for making it such a wonderful school, and remind your daughter(s) that a... Read more
Today is #thankateacherday. Please join us in thanking all of our Teaching and Support staff at St Mary's for making it such a wonderful school, and remind your daughter(s) that... Read more
In a week of concentration and focus for exam week, Senior House students have been letting off steam with their House Football Competition ???#SMSspirit #girlsfootball #housecompetition (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The end is in sight!! What will your daughter(s) be doing to celebrate the end of exam season? #exams #FreedomDay #reward #hardworkpaysoff https://twitter.com/TooledUpTips/status/1529401386986835968(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Any takers for a little brain teaser in the last week of the half term? https://twitter.com/UKMathsTrust/status/1529006313241464835(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
What better way to pick ourselves up on a slightly grey Tuesday morning than with some pictures of our own little flowers in the Year 1 parent and pupil Assembly... Read more
We can't wait to welcome @TooledUpTips tonight with Dr Kathy Weston, @Parentengage, to talk to over 100 of our parents about building resilience and confidence in children #resilience #parenting #parentingtips... Read more
As our whole community starts Exam Week today, we wanted to remind you of the support on offer for those who might be suffering with exam related stress or anxiety.... Read more
Did you spot them? Nine of our Prep Team took part in the Gerrards Cross Fun Run yesterday, and were the winners of the Teachers Category! Thanks for a great... Read more
It's great to see the opportunities our Sports Scholars have to nurture their talent, build their skill and broaden their experiences. This morning's masterclass was in Shot Put! #scholars #scholarships... Read more
Yesterday, we were honored to welcome @cerrieburnell to talk about her new book Wilder than Midnight. She delivered an engaging talk to Year 5 and Year 6 with lots of... Read more
Huge congratulations to Ms Bucknall who graduated yesterday and is now a Qualified Teacher. Ms Bucknall joined us as Senior House Art Technician a couple of years ago, and next... Read more
A great resource full of advice and top tips about keeping young children safe online #OnLineSafety #toptips https://twitter.com/safeinternetday/status/1527182632697614338(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Live action from the Year 9 House Rounders Competition today. The winning House is yet to be announced... #housecompetition #rounders https://t.co/VaOTKmcg79(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Live action from the Year 9 House Rounders Competition today. The winning House is yet to be announced... #housecompetition #rounders (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our new Prefect Team were spotted preparing for September earlier today.... #studentleadership #sixthform #opportunities #rolemodels (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
A really interesting read from our Head of Sixth Form Katie Cork, on the topic of developing effective habits in students. Katie is delighted to have the opportunity to share... Read more
On Thursday 19th May, we are delighted to be welcoming author, actor, ambassador & former CBeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell to St Mary's to talk to our Year 5 & 6... Read more
As exam season starts, we wish all of our students the very best of luck over the coming weeks ? We know this time can prove challenging for a number... Read more
Today marks the official start of exam season. We wish all of our students the very best of luck over the coming weeks ? We know this time can prove... Read more
Year 3 are on a very special camping adventure at St Mary’s ! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 13 visited Bojangles Creative Cafe in Little Chalfont this morning to decorate a commemorative piece of pottery to take with them to their next stage of life before starting... Read more
Year 5 and 6 are having a fantastic and unique time inside Wellington Barracks today! They have watched the rehearsal parade and met Shamus, The Irish Guards Mascot! What a... Read more
This week in EYFS we began our new story ‘The Bog Baby’ by Jeanne Willis and Gwen Millward. The nursery girls enjoyed following instructions on how to make a Bog... Read more
We are looking forward to welcoming prospective families to our Prep Open Morning on this beautiful sunny morning! ?? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are looking forward to welcoming Dr Kathy Weston from Tooled Up Education to St Mary's to deliver a talk to parents on the topic of, Raising the Resilient Child... Read more
We are looking forward to welcoming Dr Kathy Weston from Tooled Up Education to St Mary's to deliver a talk to parents on the topic of, Raising the Resilient Child.... Read more
Congratulations to our new Prefect Team who received their badges in assembly today! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are looking forward to welcoming families and prospective students to our Prep Open Morning on Thursday! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
This morning we had our traditional annual Flag Ceremony which sees our new Head Girl team officially taking over duties. We say a huge thank you to our outgoing team... Read more
Mental Health Awareness Week is happening between 9th to 15th May 2022. The official theme is ‘loneliness’ and, across the week, we encourage you to build meaningful connections with your... Read more
Well done to Olivia, Kitty, Raha, India and Willow who led a very successful Quiz night for Cambodia last night !! Thank you to all who attended and to Mrs... Read more
The CORI Community Champions are busy preparing for their next act of kindness! Watch this space. (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our Prep Open Morning is on Thursday 12th May! Come and see our wonderful school in action ! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 6, as part of their transition programme towards Senior School, are at Hazard Alley in Milton Keynes today. Raising their awareness of how to respond or stay safe in... Read more
This week the Year 10 students studied and celebrated Eid. There was in depth discussion and research, food, and henna. Eid Mubarak from the RS department. (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Rehearsals are underway for the Composition Concert taking place at school this evening! The music is sounding wonderful! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Today in Year 7 Book Club we looked at Tsunami Girl by Julian Sedgwick - one of eight Carnegie Shortlisted Books 2022! The students watched a short video with the... Read more
Lots of fun at Paradise Wildlife Park for Year 1 and Year 2! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 1 and 2 went on a wonderful trip to Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire yesterday! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
This week our school will elect our student leaders in a vote which will take place on Wednesday. Hustings took place this morning - 6 of our Year 12 girls... Read more
Forest School ? We started by re-telling the story of The Gruffalo, some of the girls even thought they were the Gruffalo, eek?! This was swiftly followed by some free... Read more
The Reception girls loved their first swimming lesson! Their teachers were blown away (and quite splashed) !???? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The Drama Department took KS4 and KS5 Drama students to see Life of Pi at The Wyndham’s Theatre. It was a stunning production with the most superb puppetry, lighting and... Read more
Prep Open Morning is coming soon! Make sure you have reserved your place via our website: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/ (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The girls are on their way home after what has been a really fantastic experience for them all at Flatford Mill. They have had an amazing couple of days and... Read more
Come and see St. Mary's in action - reserve your place now! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Come and see our school in action! Reserve your place now... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Another day of fun at Flatford Mill for Year 4 today! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Another day of fun at Flatford for Year 4 today! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Over Easter Year 2 worked really hard on a Great Fire of London project. Here are a glimpse of some of the girls' fantastic projects and their Great Fire of... Read more
Our Year 4 are having a fabulous time at Flatford Mill- shelter building, mammal trapping and measuring and studying rivers and streams! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Have you got your team together yet? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Can you guess the topic at Little St Mary's this week? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Can you guess the topic at Little St Mary's this week ? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Trinity Term has got off to a great start here at St. Mary's. The running track is all set up and some of our students enjoyed their first tennis lessons... Read more
Happy Easter From St Mary’s! ? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Sweet Science ! Year 10 biologists used sweets to make models of the 3 main different types of neurons ( nerve cells). (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Lots of fun on the last day of term for our Year 7 at Paccar! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Stay & Plays at Little St Mary’s – Nursery & Reception Saturday 21st May Our new Early Years building ‘Little St Mary’s’ is – a stimulating and exciting learning environment... Read more
Some egg-xcellent maths going on using sweets and Easter eggs to calculate circumference, weight and volume! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
See the Prep School In Action Thursday 12th May Come and see how a normal day in the life of the Prep School at St Mary’s, Gerrard Cross. A chance... Read more
Our special 150th Birthday Spring Concert was wonderful celebratory evening with stunning musical performances from Years 5 -13 and very special to welcome back alumnae & friends #smsspirit ?? (Feed... Read more
We've had a real mix of snow showers and sunshine today! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The girls in Prep had great fun hunting for Easter Eggs in the playground this morning. Thanks to our great SMA for doing this for the girls. The squeals of... Read more
Rehearsals are under way for our special 150th Birthday Spring Concert this evening. The music is sounding amazing! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
After writing the recipe in English, the year 1 girls had a wonderful time making Easter egg nests! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Some of our students are having an amazing day at International House in London taking part in a one-day language programme aimed to enhance their skills in German using a... Read more
Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Some of our students learning German are having an amazing day at International House in London taking part in a one-day language programme aimed to enhance their... Read more
Congratulations to students in our sixth form who were awarded gold, silver, bronze and highly commended certificates in the British Biology Olympiad. This is an advanced problem solving competition run... Read more
Our World Challenge Cambodia Team are hosting a quiz night on Friday 6th May - come join us for a fun evening of trivia! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are really looking forward to welcoming pupils, parents and staff, past and present, to our special 150th Birthday Spring Concert on Thursday! Our World Challenge team will be selling... Read more
Good luck to all our LAMDA students sitting their exams today! ?? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Good luck to all our LAMDA students sitting their exams today! ??(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our Year 10 GCSE Drama students were awarded a very close 2nd place at the Watford Festival for their "chilling and professional" performance of an extract from 'Us/Them' by Carly... Read more
Early Years are having a blast at Chessington! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
A fascinating and inspirational talk this morning from Paralympic gold medalist Tim Prendergast. He spoke to us about striving to be the best version of ourselves, focusing on what we... Read more
Pre-Prep really enjoyed their Critter Coding CORI The girls found out that their Unicorn and Dragon critters can perform magic spells. Equipped with a magic wand and a spell book,... Read more
Y10 French and KS3 French native speakers attended a French poetry workshop delivered by Durham university. They got the opportunity to discover calligrams through the work of Guillaume Apollinaire and... Read more
Lots of fun was had in Prep yesterday as they enjoyed lots of interesting science activities! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Prep Science Day started with a bang this morning! Mrs Brereton put a stick through a balloon without causing it to pop and she challenged some girls to do this... Read more
What a beautiful sunny lunchtime! ? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The ducklings from EYFS came for a visit to Year 1! ?? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
St Mary’s Year 8 Netball Squad took part in the Kingsmead Netball Tournament today. The girls played incredibly and made it to the Cup Semi-Final! St Mary’s sadly lost against... Read more
St Mary’s Year 7 Netball Squad took part in the Kingsmead Netball Tournament on Monday. The girls played incredibly taking them to the Cup Semi-Final! St Mary’s sadly lost against... Read more
Reception are enjoying the sunshine this morning! ?? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week at St Mary's. We recognise that no matter what our differences and challenges, everyone has their own strengths and talents. (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The Year 1 girls enjoyed exploring the concepts of floating and sinking in their science lesson. (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 10 are enjoying a fascinating session on 'memory and mnemonics' this morning as part of their revision study course with Elevate. (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The KS3 Scholars met up to review their work for the year and discuss the next stage of the scholarship project: Getting curious. They are going to be researching and... Read more
Today we are celebrating World Poetry Day and we want share with you this beautiful poem by Sophia Thakur. The power of her words will affect generations. (Feed generated with... Read more
A brilliant lunchtime of Comic Relief activities. Over in Prep the girls took part in a range of fun activities including Beat the Goalie & Space Hopper racing, and Senior... Read more
Enjoying very special birthday cupcakes! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Happy 150th Birthday to St Mary's! We had a wonderful assembly this morning where Mrs Adams shared the fascinating history of the school & also revealed our stunning school painting.... Read more
Today our Charities team gave an assembly on the history of Comic Relief, along with exciting ways they plan to raise money tomorrow on Red Nose Day. This year's theme... Read more
Well done to all the girls who took part in the House Dance Competition. There was so much talent on display as well as lots of fun, support and #SMSSpirit!... Read more
Well done to all the girls who took part in the House Dance Competition. There was so much talent on display as well as lots of fun, support and #SMSspirit!... Read more
As Science and Engineering Week continues there were more House competitions today! KS3 had to make an animal out of plasticine and pipe-cleaners that would hold 200g in weight...but the... Read more
Our next Stay & Play is on Saturday 26th March, registration is essential! Suitable for age 2 and up https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/ (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
For Science and Engineering Week, today’s assembly was about how the growth of humanity has been so rapid we are depleting natural resources. The solution? Mr Hopkins encouraged the girls... Read more
St Mary’s Year 8 Netball Squad took part in the Kingsmead Netball Tournament yesterday. The girls played incredibly well and made it to the Cup Semi-Final! St Mary’s sadly lost... Read more
Science Week Challenge -building the lightest tower on a set of scales. It must be at least 80cm tall, stand by itself for 10 seconds and you may not move... Read more
Science Week Challenge - to build the lightest tower on a set of scales. It must be at least 80cm tall and stand by itself for 10 seconds. You may... Read more
India in Year 9 made this fantastic Pi Pie! Well done, India, who knew Maths could be so delicious!
Some Maths ding-batting going on in the morning sunshine!
The Early Years girls enjoyed drawing the ducklings today, with real life models!
Happy ? (pi) Day! Today the Maths Department ran a special Pi assembly, Year 7 drew Pi skylines, Year 10 used sweet treats in their lessons and there is an... Read more
An amazing result for our gymnasts this weekend. They placed 4th out of 21 schools and then, paired with Newlands for the South region, came first! Regional champions! Well done... Read more
In celebration of World Book Day last week, Year 7 made and wrote their own books. Having been inspired by great writers and storytellers such as Michael Rosen, Mara the... Read more
In celebration of World Book Day last week, Y7 made and wrote their own books. They thought carefully about the ingredients that make up a traditional fairy tale. The pleasure... Read more
Massive congratulations to our Chamber Choir who have just been placed second in the ISA A Capella competition - a huge achievement against some outstanding choirs. Well done, girls, you’re... Read more
Incredible news!! Well done, girls!! ? ? https://twitter.com/stmarysexparts/status/1502296794587406336
SAVE THE DATE! We will be hosting a Quiz Night to raise funds for our World Challenge trip to Cambodia in 2023 on Friday 25th March, 7pm. Information about tickets... Read more
The daffodils are in full bloom and the ducklings are blossoming. Happy Friday ?
Good luck to Mrs Phillips and the students at the @ISAartsUK A Capella Competition today!! @StMarysExpArts
Fantastic MUN conference at Magdalen College School Oxford. The students debated many world issues including human trafficking in Russia & the human rights abuse of Uyghur Muslims in China. The... Read more
We have such a brilliant range of speakers for this Saturday's Empowering Futures event; you are in for a treat if you have booked a ticket!
What a brilliant experience for the Year 8A squad at U14 @ISAsportUK Netball Nationals. There were schools from all over the UK competing and St Mary’s made it through to... Read more
How’s this for a daily dose of cuteness? ?
Our finalists spoke confidently today in the final of the Senior House Debate on the motion: Should we fear Artificial Intelligence ?
We would like to thank you and your families for your immediate support for our Ukrainian Humanitarian Crisis Appeal, it is testament to the desire that the school community has... Read more
In Y5&6 Book Club the girls played a treasure hunt game where they had to find certain books in the library by categories, eg "a book with a yellow cover",... Read more
In Year 5 and 6 Book Club this week the girls played a treasure hunt game where they had to find certain books in the library by categories, for example... Read more
Girls in Pre-Prep had a visitor from outer space! Mr Roche, children's author, visited school with his alien friend Niji. Mr Roche read the story of “Niji’s dream”, an emotional... Read more
Year 6 are having a brilliant time at Kidzania!
Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them. #InternationalWomensDay2022 ?
Literary Week in Prep was launched with an assembly led by Mrs Burton, who asked the girls what they would like to put into their very own Magic Book. The... Read more
During Literary Week in Prep the girls were asked what they would like to put into their very own Magic Book. They came up with some wonderful ideas that Mrs... Read more
A huge well done to Year 10 and 12 Drama students who performed at Watford Festival yesterday! Two students came away with a Bronze medal! Well done to all who... Read more
Last Half Term the RS department hosted an essay competition about the importance of representation in the media. There were some amazing entries, but three essays stood out and won... Read more
Today is Butler's Charity Day and students have been trying to Beat the Teacher at Basketball and Badminton and also doing an amazing job washing teachers' cars! Well done, Butler!
Our lovely students are ready to tour our visitors today for Open Day ?
After completing exciting activities on their class book this morning, Prep girls had fun presenting their work to each other. Excellent work girls!
Who has purple prickles all over his back..? Book Quiz time in Prep!
Some amazing costumes in Senior House, too, for World Book Day. Special mention to Molly who used an entire can of hairspray to create her incredible look as Nagito, a... Read more
What a fantastic World Book Day we are having! Our Prep Department was absolutely delighted to welcome children's author @Hapfairy Sophie Cleverly for a creative workshop where they came up... Read more
What an absolutely incredible array of World Book Day costumes in Prep! Well done, everyone!
Cedar House is alive with the sounds of African drumming this morning as Year 13 take part in a workshop as part of their Well-being Day. They’ve really got the... Read more
Girls in Prep have been Bringing Books to Life today as part of Prep Literary Week! From Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to Alice in Wonderland, they've had a brilliant... Read more
Delighted to be @HighMarchSchool ready to meet parents looking for senior schools!
Mrs Brain is containing Cloud Busting with her Year 7 English class ? @malorieblackman
As we look forward to #worldbookday2022 tomorrow, Year 7 are experiencing a whole book in a day as it is passed, baton style, from form tutors to subject teachers to... Read more
Happy #PancakeDay! Early Years were treated to some delicious pancakes this morning, and in the Dining Room this lunchtime girls could choose a range of tasty toppings for theirs! Yum!... Read more
A lively first round in the Senior House debate this morning. The motion up for debate was 'Unhealthy Lifestyles are not the Government's problem'. What do you think? #schooldebating
St Mary’s starting the week right! A Year 7-9 Hockey Match took place today, against Dr Challoner’s High School. St Mary’s won 7-1. There were some fantastic goals by Amelia... Read more
Mrs Burton launched Prep Literary/Book Week this morning with an exciting Guess the Character quiz. The girls then worked in their Houses to compose a Magic Book poem based on... Read more
A huge congratulations to Taya in Year 10, for coming 5th whilst representing St Mary’s yesterday at Brooke Farm Equestrian Centre. This was her first ever Eventers’ Challenge! Noodles is... Read more
Prep girls had a brilliant morning with Clare from @Perform4Schools being Jungle Explorers ??
St Mary’s had a fixture against RMS on Tuesday. We took our Year 7A and Year 8A squad to play a friendly Netball match. Year 7A & Rosie was awarded... Read more
Can you believe our last World Book Day in school was in 2020! Can our teachers beat these amazing costumes next week?! Lots to look forward to for #worldbookday2022
Can you believe our last World Book Day in school was in 2020! Can our teachers beat these amazing costumes next week?! Lots to look forward to for #WorldBookDay2022
Our Senior House Open Day is next Friday, 4th March. Registration via our website is essential, spread the word! https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/
We are on the countdown to our 150th Birthday Concert and the Senior Choir are sounding amazing as they practise the Hallelujah Chorus ??
We are on the countdown to our 150th Birthday Concert and the Senior Choir are sounding amazing as they practice the Hallelujah Chorus.
In anticipation of #WorldBookDay2022 the English Department are running a competition where students guess which teacher the book-shelf belongs to...Who might have a classical art book...?
Reception have been working hard to understand the composition of teen numbers this morning. Great work, girls!
Over Christmas 65 of our students from Prep and Senior School visited local carehomes to deliver an incredible 118 Christmas boxes for residents, and as a community raised a fantastic... Read more
Year 9 Biologists have been using a range of reagents to test for the presence of protein, starch, sugar and fat in samples of food stuffs. Excellent, practical work!
Before half term Year 7 Maths students got creative with practising fractions, with a game of Snakes and Ladders!
Recently St Mary’s hosted the BSGA Floor and Vault Regionals gymnastics competition. Unfortunately spectators were not allowed to attend but luckily Miss Connell has put together this video of highlights... Read more
Y3 trained to be ancient Egyptian embalmers! After understanding the process of mummification, they worked in groups to mummify their own paper bodies. They used slime to represent body parts,... Read more
Year 10 biologists have been investigating the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis in pondweed ?
In their CORI sessions some of the Prep girls came up with a concept and plan on how to make a game using only natural materials, even visiting Thorpe Wood... Read more
Last week, Mrs Qureshi hosted her Masterclass on The Golden Ratio. We learned about how it can be found in famous architecture and even in our own faces. The room... Read more
What better way to round off the half term than some fierce competition in the Staff vs Sixth Form football match on our new MUGA! It was an extremely close... Read more
Kirk House's Valentine themed bake sale for @BuDs_UK was a great success, and all the students in Senior House have come to school in yellows, browns and golds to show... Read more
Our Sports Scholars were fortunate enough to try curling this week with the help of Mrs Taylor!
Y10 Sports Leaders led Years 1 and 2 in a Badminton Festival. The Year 10s led activities in small groups and the girls moved around this in a carousel format.... Read more
2022 marks 150 years of our wonderful school and we would love to invite any friends of the school whether you are parents, old girls, former staff, to join our... Read more
Prep enjoyed a WW1 masterclass today from @TimeTravelEdu, handling real artefacts and using state of the art VR to experience life in the trenches! Like a real life time machine,... Read more
To raise awareness on #SaferInternetDay some girls in Year 6 delivered an informative assembly on how to stay safe online and how to demonstrate respect when on the internet. Well done,... Read more
Year 2 learnt a new song for #SaferInternetDay along with Buddy the Dog!
Year 2 learnt a new song for #SaferInternetDay along with Buddy the Dog! https://t.co/IE1SJUGWmR
We are delighted to share a video courtesy of Mr Evans, of our recent Senior House Swimming Gala. Feel the #SMSSpirit! https://youtu.be/CVHJLWrObRk
Today is Safer Internet Day and students in Senior House have been exploring this year's theme which is Exploring Respect and Relationships online. You may find the below link helpful: https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2022/advice-for-parents-and-carers
Today is Safer Internet Day and students in Senior House have been exploring this year's theme which is Exploring Respect and Relationships online. You may find the below link helpful:... Read more
We had the pleasure of having Mr Haydn-Slater speak in assembly today about LGBTQ+ History month. With the help of the Sixth Form Diversity Leader, he shared the importance of... Read more
Year 2 have been learning about money and calculating change in Maths. Each pair was given an allowance of £5 to buy coloured cubes. They had to work together to... Read more
This week 18 students from Years 9-12 took part in a National Youth Theatre audition process which included a 3 hour workshop, and a 1:1 audition with the NYT associate.... Read more
Our new Early Years building ‘Little St Mary’s’ is now open – a stimulating and exciting learning environment we think all children should experience. Register for our next Stay &... Read more
Number Day fun over at Little St Mary’s today! 1??2??3????
Miss Newton's Year 10 artists were pushed out of their comfort zone this week, while learning about the work of Georgia O'Keeffe. After a fascinating History of Art session with... Read more
Y10 artists were pushed out of their comfort zone this week, while learning about the work of Georgia O'Keeffe. After a fascinating History of Art session the girls had just... Read more
Prep Spelling Bee kicked off yesterday with Pre-Prep. The girls were amazing & all the finalists impressed, spelling words such as excercise & because. Y1&2 went to a penalty shoot... Read more
The Prep Spelling Bee ? kicked off yesterday with Pre-Prep. The girls were amazing and all the finalists impressed, spelling words such as excercise and because. Year 1 and 2... Read more
Thank you to our Registrar, Mrs Szczerbiak, for this beautiful picture ??
Year 7 mathematicians consolidating their work on Order of Operations. Good work, girls!
We are at @MaltmansGreen and looking forward to meeting prospective parents! Thank you to our hosts for the wonderful hospitality.
Delicious Chinese New Year theme at lunch today @HolroydHowe #chinesenewyear
Delicious Chinese New Year theme at lunch today #chinesenewyear
Forest School for Early Years has been all about ‘Hansel and Gretel’! The girls sat under the tree to listen to the story again to help them “story step” it... Read more
As it is Chinese New Year’s Eve, Roselyn and her family prepared a fabulous presentation all about how and why they celebrate. Roselyn is in her lucky outfit today too!... Read more
A stunning morning of music, and such incredible talent on display! Results of the House Music Festival to be announced soon!
A stunning morning of music, and such incredible talent on display! Results of the House Music Festival to be announced soon! @StMarysExpArts
This morning's House Music Festival is off to a great start with Senior students performing confidently; well done, girls!
Thank you to Ruby P, Year 13, for our Senior House Swimming Gala photos; looks like fun! Results next week, watch this space...
Temple West held their Charity Day today, with Heads of House hosting a fun assembly, a lucky dip and sweet sale. Temple West are raising funds for The London and... Read more
Reception had a real treat this morning when Year 1 came and read them their information booklets all about parts of plants. Wonderful!
A fantastic, spirited Swimming Gala for Senior House this morning! More on this tomorrow!
Sixth Form scholars taught our Year 8s all about Heddy Lamarr, and her contributions to science and technology. She was a talented Hollywood actress and inventor. Without her contributions we... Read more
Keen readers from Years 5 and 6 visit Mrs Murray in the Senior House library on a Monday lunchtime. Mrs Murray guides the girls to what she considers to be... Read more
A brilliant Stop Motion video by Year 13 Biologists Arabella and Emma, "Transcription of a Target." #STEM #stemeducation @StMarysScienceD https://t.co/hLfHSlFkT6
A brilliant Stop Motion video by Year 13 Biologists Arabella and Emma, "Transcription of a Target." #STEM #stemeducation
Year 5 scientists have been enjoying learning about the difference between dissolving and melting. They used a pipette to add water to 1g candyfloss, one drop at a time, counting... Read more
As Year 9 Options Day continues at a busy pace, Miss Lasocki talked to the students about their futures and building their profiles, and now they are all at a... Read more
Year 9 GCSE Options Day is off to a great start. The students have heard some really interesting talks from career professionals, and are currently in "taster lessons" for Media,... Read more
A cracking start to the week for St Mary’s Year 10 Netball Team! SMS played against Chiltern Hills Academy and won 24-2! Heather was awarded player of the match for... Read more
Yr7 enjoyed an amazing workshop on Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', hosted by @WestEndinSchool They explored the way in which intonation, emphasis & rhythm changes the meanings of words &... Read more
Girls in Year 1 had a wonderful time creating abstract Picasso-style portraits by sticking on facial features and using oil pastels. Amazing work, Year 1!
Wonderful to welcome Year 6 girls today for a day of assessments but lots of fun too! ?
Every Friday this term we have Spotlight’s masterclasses. Tonight was puppetry inspired by Gyre and Gimble! Amazing what you can do with some brown paper! Next week is a session... Read more
This week, the Sixth Form scholars presented to the Year 7 and 9 scholars about space travel, Elon Musk, and women in engineering! It was out of this world! #Scholars... Read more
Huge thanks to pro golfer @AnnabelDimmock for the brilliant session with our Sports Scholars this morning. The students loved trying their hand at some putting and were so grateful to... Read more
Year 7 students practising iambic pentameters during their West End Workshop, using steps. Did you know all Shakespearean plays were written in this rhythm? ?
Year 7 practising iambic pentameters during their West End Workshop, using steps. Did you know all Shakespearean plays were written in this rhythm? ? https://t.co/TNajEyz2xp
Brilliantly fun Midsummer Night’s Dream related warm ups going on right now as the first Year 7 group embark on their West End Workshop ?
Brilliantly fun Midsummer Night’s Dream related warm ups going on right now as the first Year 7 group embark on their West End Workshop! ? https://t.co/xIVxwGHxNL
Year 8 had a brilliant day at Bletchley Park yesterday, they even did some code-breaking!
Early Years have been focussing on a book called ‘Handa’s Surprise’, and the country she lives in, Africa. They have been learning lots of amazing facts and then made their... Read more
A beautiful day for a Year 8 trip to Bletchley Park! ??
A beautiful day for a Year 8 trip to @bletchleypark ??
Year 10 Scientists have been modelling the concept of limiting factors in photosynthesis using smarties! Read all about how they did it in tomorrow's newsblog.
An enrichment session to round off a packed Sixth Form Taster Day for Year 11 - a brilliant opportunity to sample the wide range of subjects and small class sizes... Read more
In their CORI Food & Nutrition lessons, Years 1 and 2 have been learning about healthy eating. They designed and made their own mini fruit salads after taste-testing each fruit.... Read more
Year 11's Sixth Form Taster Day is off to a good start! Mr Plunkett's even taken his lesson outside!
Year 2 had a splendid day at the River and Rowing Museum in Henley today; a boat trip down the River Thames, stepping into the Wind in the Willows story... Read more
In Year 12's Psychology lesson today the students were working on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs with cups! @StMarysPsychDep
Miss Rose's phonics group went on a phonics safari; they had to find and then sort the words. Well done, girls! @StMarysGXPrep
Super effort from the Year 1 and 2 girls when they started their new CORI theme park project! Lots of resilience and teamwork shown to rebuild the theme park which... Read more
Huge congratulations to our girls who ALL qualified for the Modern Schools Biathlon Championships. We are so proud of all their hard work and resilience with training over Christmas and... Read more
Huge congratulations to our girls who ALL qualified for the @PentathlonGB Modern Schools Biathlon Championships. We are so proud of all their hard work and resilience with training over Christmas... Read more
Year 7 enjoying translating sentences on ‘Mon temps libre’ playing ‘one pen, one dice’. Excellent work, everyone!
A beautiful day today, perfect for the Senior girls to enjoy the grounds at lunchtime ???
In Science, Year 4 have been learning about the teeth and tooth decay. The girls learned how to brush their teeth properly and next week they will use disclosing tablets... Read more
Brilliant ? https://twitter.com/stmarysscienced/status/1481682317210968064
The first #Scholarship lunch of Lent term took place this week and the Sixth Form scholars were busy researching all things #STEM in preparation for their presentations which start next... Read more
The first Scholarship lunch of Lent term took place this week and the Sixth Form scholars were busy researching all things STEM in preparation for their presentations which start next... Read more
The Year 1 girls enjoyed going on a 3D shape hunt all around the Prep department. In their groups, they completed tallies to see how many of each shape they... Read more
Our first Badminton tournament of the year was a success! St Mary’s played against Amersham School. Amy and Leah in Year 7, Freya and Alice in Year 9 and Megan... Read more
Year 5 Scientists used sieves and colanders to separate a mixture of flour, rice and dried chickpeas. They drew diagrams to explain what they did & considered different applications of... Read more
Brilliant to see Year 8/9 Book Club back in action and eagerly discussing their Christmas reads!
Brilliant to see Year 8/9 Book Club back in action and eagerly discussing their Christmas reads! @StMaryGXLibrary
It was a very chilly Forest School for Early Years on Thursday so to keep warm they played some games which involved running, lots of running! The girls also went... Read more
Brilliant to see Lent term clubs starting again today; making mini visual dictionaries in Spanish Club, perfecting techniques in Gymnastics and working on their moves in Chess Club!
Students had an incredible day at the National Schools Biathlon Regional Qualifiers on Saturday and produced some amazing results- details in Friday’s news blog! Miss Bliss is extremely proud and... Read more
A group of students in Y8-11 have the opportunity to go on a school expedition to Cambodia in the summer of 2023 with World Challenge, and they are looking for... Read more
World Challenge Sponsors needed! We are really excited to inform you that a group of St Mary’s School students in Year 8 to 11 have the opportunity to go on... Read more
If you look very closely you might see the daffodil shoots beneath the cherry tree! Have a wonderful weekend and be sure to read Mrs Adams' Friday letter which also... Read more
The Nursery girls have been busy bees this morning, working on their letters and numbers! @StMarysGXPrep
Holroyd Howe presented an exciting challenge to Prep girls today; The Healthy Eating Tree. The girls heard about eating all the colours of the rainbow with their fruit & veg,... Read more
What a beautiful frosty morning to start our Lent Term. We even spied some blossom!
Lovely to see Year 11 back in today; good luck with your mocks!
We are pleased to share our forthcoming Open events for 2022. Senior (Year 7- Year 13) is on Friday 4th March and Prep (Nursery - Year 6) is on Thursday... Read more
A very Happy New Year from all of us here at St Mary's! Here's a teaser of what our Little St Mary's girls got up to last year...! Our next... Read more
Huge congratulations to Olivia who, following her recent competition in Leeds, has received confirmation of her selection for the England Diving Talent Programme, which is a 2 year programme. Well... Read more
Y3 have been exploring Fruits and Vegetables this term & produced colour studies using oil pastels, collaged foodscapes based on the work of Carl Warner, and fruit and vegetable faces... Read more
Before we broke up, the Art department had a surprise visit from Ceramicist, Sophie Bruen who delivered A level students' finished ceramic work straight from the kiln. The work looks... Read more
Some of our Year 10 RS students created revision videos to help the Year 11s with their revision for mocks, even giving them a quote to use in their exams!... Read more
In DT, Y4 have been 'Reusing Rubbish'! They investigated what happens to our rubbish and mindmapped different products which could be made using rubbish instead of throwing it away. They... Read more
Y10 artists have had an incredible term. They have been creating lino prints; lino printing is not easy, a type of block printing in which the recesses carved out leave... Read more
This term the Sewing and Enterprise CORI group created a business called Fashion Stars. They learned to confidently use a sewing machine, making their own scrunchies and turning an incredible... Read more
Prep girls have been working hard during CORI, planning and constructing circular rides, using gears and other theme park rides, such as rollercoasters and pendulum rides. They have shown excellent... Read more
Have a wonderful break!
Well done on the Christmas jumper efforts today, girls!
Our Final Assembly of the Michaelmas Term was a special affair; not least because we were all together! A sad goodbye to Miss Heath but plenty of joyful singing, 12... Read more
A brilliant and funny Sixth Form panto with a whodunnit theme... Who would ever suspect our very own...Mrs Dimmock!!! @smssixthform
Wonderful to celebrate the students' achievements this morning in Year group Mark Reading assemblies - so, so much to celebrate #SMSSpirit
These Prep girls are just so busy with festivities! Early Years welcomed their parents in for a special breakfast, and Year 6 learnt about Christingles in their RE lesson and... Read more
(3/3) Special thanks to Revd Matt Beeby for his entertaining but poignant Address. Well done to Mrs Phillips, Mr Martin and Mrs Bishop for making it such a special occasion... Read more
(2/3) Accompanied by the organ and Senior Orchestra, this was a wonderful evening to celebrate Christmas as a school community and we were all so grateful that it could go... Read more
(1/3) A Carol Service with a 'music from around-the-world' theme greeted parents, governors, staff and students tonight when all the choirs of St Mary's, including the Parents, Staff and Governor... Read more
Years 1 and 2 made some beautiful snowmen and wreaths today!
Fantastic fun in Prep this week with the SMA Christmas Parties - huge thanks to Mrs Hurst and the team, the girls had a wonderful time!
Every year almost 1.5 million older people feel more lonely at Christmas more than any other time of year; this is why we have chosen to support Age UK this... Read more
Every year almost 1.5 million older people feel more lonely at Christmas than any other time of year. Christmas is and should be a time of togetherness, but sadly, millions... Read more
Sounding beautiful ??
The deadline to apply for a Year 7 place for September 2022, or for a scholarship, at St Mary's School is tomorrow at noon. Please visit our website for a... Read more
A fantastically festive afternoon in Prep with a House sing-off, all Houses were amazing! ? ????? ? Check out our Instagram stories to hear them (search “stmarysgx”) Followed by a... Read more
Lots of Christmas crafts going on in Prep this morning!
Fabulous reindeer cupcakes made by Year 9 students; yum!
Year 8 girls delivering brownies to staff as a random act of kindness - what a way to start a Monday! #SMSSpirit ?
Scrunchie sale in Prep tomorrow! Don’t forget your money! ? As part of the Sewing and Enterprise CORI project the girls completed some market research and decided to make scrunchies.... Read more
Good luck to all our gymnasts competing in the BSGA Milano regional qualifiers today!
A brilliant way to end the day; The House Quiz! Competitive with an abundance of #SMSSpirit and the winners were… Butler! ??
A wonderfully festive lunchtime today! Christmas songs during “Open Mic” provided a lovely back drop to a delicious Christmas lunch complete with all the trimmings! (Visit our Instagram page “stmarysgx”... Read more
The Year 7 Drama Club members enthralled girls in Prep this morning with wonderful extracts from Matilda, Annie and The Wizard of Oz. Well done, girls! @StMarysExpArts
(2/2) Despite current restrictions, we were still able to communicate with the residents from outside through open doors & windows, & even sing for 2 of the homes. Our visits... Read more
(1/2) This week, 65 of our students from Prep and Senior School visited Austenwood, Buckingham House, Chiltern House and Swarthmore Care Homes to deliver an incredible 118 Christmas boxes for... Read more
This week, 65 of our students from Prep and Senior School visited Austenwood, Buckingham House, Chiltern House and Swarthmore Care Homes to deliver an incredible 118 Christmas boxes for residents... Read more
Delicious aromas have been permeating the halls this week as Food & Nutrition students get festive! Y10 GCSE students made impressive yule logs whilst Y8 girls turned their hands to... Read more
House Badminton with Year 10 is going well! @StMarysGXSports
House Badminton with Year 10 is going well!
Huge congratulations to Lotta, Year 8, who competed in the Super Dance League National finals recently with dance teams from all over the country; her 12 and under team won... Read more
Huge congratulations to Lotta, Y8, who competed in the Super Dance League National finals recently with dance teams from all over the country; her 12 and under team won their... Read more
Well done to our Year 7 Netball team for another great win! 12-4 against Beaconsfield High School. Well done to Rosie for getting player of the match and scoring some... Read more
Mrs Adams drew the winning raffle tickets today! Huge thanks to the class reps for these incredible hampers and to everyone who purchased tickets; an amazing £1070 was raised for... Read more
St Mary’s Sixth Form ventured out to Windsor today to enjoy some Ice Skating! It was a wonderful afternoon! It was so nice to see all the girls getting in... Read more
Stunning, confident performances and beautiful singing from Early Years with "Born in a Barn" and Years 1 and 2 with "The Angel who nearly missed it all" last night. Congratulations... Read more
Hooray it's Panto time! Nursery are also having a special treat of popcorn and Frozen!
Another huge congratulations to the Year 8 A Netball team who played Beaconsfield High School. St Mary’s won 18-1, and Emily G was awarded played of the match for her... Read more
Our House Badminton Competition is well underway; Year 7s kicked off the tournament yesterday with gusto, and there were celebratory shouts coming from Year 8 today!
Our #WorldChallenge2023 team will be holding a Christmas Fair after the Carol Service on Tuesday 14th December. There will be pick & mix, cakes, homemade Christmas items, games and more!... Read more
Don't forget beautiful high quality photos from Beauty & the Beast can be purchased via this link: https://www.ljseventservices.co.uk/stmarysbatb.html
Oh dear there's been a bit of a disaster in Little St Mary's courtesy of Patrick the Elf... The girls are NOT impressed! @StMarysGXPrep
Mrs Adams and teaching staff welcomed Year 12 pupils and their parents to our GCSE certificate presentation tea on Friday. We were delighted to welcome back Mrs Davison to present... Read more
On Friday Senior students were privileged to hear from 3 professionals from the medical field; we are extremely grateful to Clinical Psychiatrist Dr Abrar Hussain, Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician Mrs... Read more
Sunrise over Paddington ?? Photo credit Miss Connell!
Christmas has officially arrived at St Mary's! With thanks to Shanze and the Head Girl team for their excellent decorative skills!
Christmas has officially arrived at St Mary's! With thanks to Shanze and the Head Girl team for their excellent decorative skills! @smssixthform
Miss Brereton did a fantastic job hosting a #masterclass on ‘Depictions of Women in Ancient Greece.’ Everyone who attended said they found it valuable and informative.
The deadline to apply for a Year 7 Scholarship or for a Year 7 place for September 2022 at St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross, is noon on Wednesday 15th December.... Read more
So wonderful to see our Art Scholars Jasmine, Violet, Alice and Vienna all working in collaboration today!
Four girls from across the school performed their LAMDA exams pieces to an audience yesterday lunchtime, including Minnie who is in Year 3 but braved the Senior Drama Studio! All... Read more
Snowy St Mary’s ??
Brilliant to see Year 10 Sports Leaders with Year 4 this week, excellent Dodge Ball amongst other activities!
Pupils from @thorpehousesch visited St Mary's yesterday, working with our Year 11 students to revise for their upcoming Religious Studies GCSE examination. There were games, quizzes, and practice questions, not... Read more
Pupils from Thorpe House visited St Mary's yesterday, working with our Year 11 students to revise for their upcoming Religious Studies GCSE examination. There were games, quizzes, and practice questions,... Read more
Special delivery! Year 4 have a visitor for the next few weeks...!
One of the amazing things about social media is the ability to connect with people we otherwise wouldn't be able to. Mrs McNally, Head of English, was so impressed with... Read more
As part of the Drama A level, students perform 3 different extracts from 3 different plays. This performance was from the play ‘Pillowman’ by Martin McDonagh. The girls focused on... Read more
Huge congratulations to Jayna, Year 2, who won the @nunn_hayward Christmas card competition with her beautiful design! And to Nancy H, Year 5, and Nancy C, Year 1, who were... Read more
Huge congratulations to Jayna, Year 2, who won the Nunn Hayward Christmas card competition with her beautiful design! And to Nancy H, Year 5, and Nancy C, Year 1, who... Read more
A huge congratulations to @StMarysExpArts and all the girls on a fantastic production of Beauty & the Beast; please see our facebook album for lots more wonderful photos! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4963550247011218&type=3
What an absolutely stunning show - huge congratulations to the Expressive Arts Department and all the amazing, amazing girls; you were truly superb!
Stunning orchestral interlude at Beauty & the Beast ? ?
Fantastic week for Forest School this week! Nursery had great fun being forest explorers at Thorpe House; in the hammock and the den, walking across the rope and enjoying hot... Read more
After a stunning performance last night we are delighted to share this wonderful Beauty & the Beast trailer by Mrs Williams. If you’re going tonight you are in for such... Read more
Tonight is the night! Opening night of our much anticipated production of Beauty & the Beast. Everyone involved has worked incredibly hard on this production and we can't wait to... Read more
Warming up and ready to have some fun at the @ISAsportUK Sportshall Festival! @StMarysGXSports @StMarysGXPrep
The deadline to apply for a Year 7 place for September 2022 at St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross, is noon on Wednesday 15th December. Please visit our website for a... Read more
Fantastic to see our Year 10 Sports Leaders in action, using their leadership skills to deliver an exciting and innovative session to Year 3 students @StMarysGXSports @StMarysGXPrep
Y7 Food & Nutrition students have been making delicious rainbow pasta salads, carefully considering their ingredients in relation to the Eatwell Guide. This practical enabled the students to link the... Read more
Early Years recieved a mysterious package from the South Pole! They discovered a tiny baby penguin inside! ? https://t.co/qd4Zf9h2Rv
Early Years recieved a mysterious package from the South Pole! They discovered a tiny baby penguin inside! ?
If you are looking for a Nursery for your daughter please sign up to our Stay & Play on Saturday 15th January and explore our wonderful new Early Years setting... Read more
A fantastic win for St Mary’s Year 9A team Vs Dr Challoners High School. The final score was 25-1 to St Mary’s. Player of the match was awarded to Tienery... Read more
A fantastic win for St Mary’s Year 9A team Vs Dr Challoners High School. The final score was 25-1 to St Mary’s. Player of the match was awarded to Tierney... Read more
In Year 7 French the girls have been practising their speaking questions with "speed dating". Remember, when the bell rings, move one chair to the right!
You will be receiving your St Mary's Association raffle tickets tonight to sell - fabulous luxury themed baskets to be won! And don't forget you can still book tickets to... Read more
In Prep Art Club this term, the girls have been exploring the famous work of art by Hokusai called 'The Great wave of Kanagawa'. They have worked in different mediums... Read more
The Year 12 scholars did a fantastic job of lecturing the KS4 scholars today. They provided them with resources and tasks to help them learn about mythology around the world... Read more
A level Drama student, Saachi, recently performed her devised piece to her peers. Saachi explored the impact of COVID in India during 2020. The piece was multi-sensory, moving and thought... Read more
Good morning and a very happy Monday ?
The stage is transformed! With some high tech sound and lighting from @LJSEventSv
Hazer and low fog machines up and running for out tech rehearsal @LJSEventSv ? ? https://t.co/rhwEA3f3hV
Year 9 GCSE Media students took a mini break from their studies yesterday to help set up for today’s Beauty & The Beast rehearsal!
(2/2) Sixth Form Charity Prefects served up a delicious array of cakes in Senior House whilst the Prep Head Girl team manned the Prep cake stand. At lunch time the... Read more
(1/2) Students across the school had a brilliant day for #ChildreninNeed today! Girls came in mufti with a super-hero theme in Prep and as you can see they look amazing.... Read more
We officially opened the Multi-Use-Games-Area (MUGA) today with a fiercely competitive, very well supported Staff vs Sixth Formers netball match. The staff put up an amazing fight but the slick... Read more
Less than one week to go before Beauty & the Beast and we cannot wait! Here's a reel of some previous performances here at St Mary's to get you in... Read more
A brilliantly interactive lesson for Year 6 with a very special guest.... In Humanities, Year 6 have been learning about the church reformation and why Henry VIII made the decision... Read more
A brilliantly interactive Humanities lesson for Year 6; Henry VIII came and held court to hear Year 6's reasons for and against his motion for the church reformation and why... Read more
A fantastic day for some of our Prep girls yesterday who represented St Mary’s at the ISA North Swimming Gala. They all swam brilliantly in some very tough races! Annabelle... Read more
Y5 had a very active Science lesson this week, investigating air resistance. By walking and running around in the playground with different sized umbrellas they discovered that the amount of... Read more
Mr Gibb’s Masterclass on ‘How to grow a poem’ yesterday was a roaring success. It was a very busy session and the students thoroughly enjoyed it and gained some valuable... Read more
Girls in Prep had a very special visitor today ahead of #ChildreninNeed day on Friday. The girls found out how the money they help raise is spent, and how important... Read more
Staff and Sixth Formers are gearing up for the match of the year on Friday! Netball at the brand new MUGA...https://youtu.be/9aAmv-69ONY
It was too beautiful a morning to not take a photo of our beautiful school! Autumn is fading away but winter is looking magical already at St Mary's ???
Today was the first meeting of the year for our fully trained Youth Mental Health First Aiders, having completed the MHFA 2 day training course. Here they are sharing their... Read more
Today was the first meeting for our fully trained @MHFAEngland Youth Mental Health First Aiders, having completed the MHFA training course. They shared their 'superpowers' they might bring to the... Read more
It was fastest finger in the buzzer for the semi final of our general knowledge Big Quiz Bonanza in Prep on Friday. The Y3 & 4 Butler team will go... Read more
Amazing, Olivia! ? ? https://twitter.com/stmarysgxsports/status/1460129437698117632
Representing St Mary’s at today’s Remembrance Service in Gerrards Cross #RemembranceDay
Staff looking FIERCE (or trying to) as they practised today for the Staff v Sixth Formers netball match next Friday! Are you nervous Sixth Form...?
Staff looking FIERCE (or trying to) as they practised today for the Staff v Sixth Formers netball match next Friday! Are you nervous @smssixthform...?
Y2 are embarking on a new journey in English; Kenneth Garhame’s The Wind in the Willows. To start off they did some research using the internet & non-fiction texts on... Read more
We are delighted to now have full use of our new Multi-Use-Games-Area complete with floodlights & spectator area. The MUGA will hugely enhance the sporting provision here at St Mary’s.... Read more
Reception girls enjoyed a brilliant Forest School session at Thorpe House this morning! @StMarysGXPrep @thorpehousesch
A special Remembrance Assembly today; thank you to the Head Girl team for their contributions and to Shanze, Head Girl, for her poignant reading of In Flanders Fields #RemembranceDay2021 #WeWillRememberThem
Fantastic Art trip to the National Gallery today for Y11-13- more in this Friday’s news blog ?
Huge congratulations to Shedlia, Y13 who was selected as winner of ‘Most Sustainable Solution’ in the @TEDILondon Thinking Ahead Program. Shedlia's idea was a glass forest installation aimed at users... Read more
Huge congratulations to Shedlia, Year 13, who participated in the TEDI-London Thinking Ahead Program. The light up project challenged students into designing a prototype of a community structure by using... Read more
KS2 are very excited to be at the Everyman cinema to see Boss Baby 2 as part of the INTO Film festival! Enjoy, girls! ? ?
Year 2 girls picked up Green Eggs and Ham and started to independently read with Dumbledore the fish this morning. Amazing, girls! We think he likes Dr Seuss... @StMarysGXPrep
Year 2 girls picked up Green Eggs and Ham and started to independently read with Dumbledore the fish this morning. Amazing, girls! We think he likes Dr Seuss...
Fetch yourself a cup of tea and take a few minutes to watch this brilliant news report the CORI News Team have been working hard to put together! Amazing work,... Read more
Amazing 9P! https://twitter.com/StMarysSchoolG1/status/1458084108521910278
Years 3 to 6 have had an amazing morning doing a Media Masterclass with @MNAcademyLondon The girls perfected their acting, sound engineering, filming and directing skills and made their own... Read more
A fantastic win for the Y9 A & B Netball team today against Chesham Grammar? Freya (WD) was awarded player of the match for the A team and India (GK)... Read more
Today at lunchtime the Year 13 Scholars presented the Greek myth of Narcissus. This challenged the Year 7 and 9 Scholars to consider how the myth applies to modern day... Read more
Year 2 were very surprised this morning as a new class pet had arrived! Meet Dumbledore the Siamese fighting fish! The girls were very curious and asked some lovely questions... Read more
Year 6 have started using Tinkercad, a design web app, to understand 3D modelling in their Computing lessons. Some fabulous designs here, well done, girls! @StMarysGXPrep
Who is enjoying some fireworks tonight? Early Years made some of their own, aren't they fantastic! @StMarysGXPrep
Another beautiful Diwali photo! Kimaya, Year 7, and her twin brothers Krishan and Kayan. Happy Diwali Kimaya and family!
Just look at the atmosphere and support, not to mention the wonderful singing! ?
Just look at the atmosphere and support, not to mention the wonderful singing! ? https://t.co/S822KpX0YY
This lunchtime, students and staff bravely took to the stage outside the library to take part in an 'Open Mic' event. Surrounded by supportive friends, the Cedar Lawn echoed to... Read more
Thank you to Kaira's mummy for this lovely photo of Kaira celebrating Diwali whilst she is at her weekly Bollywood dance class!
Two A level SMS linguists have been honing their skills. Congratulations to Alicia B who was highly commended for her translation in the Stephen Spender Youth Prize and to Fleur... Read more
Two A level linguists have been honing their language skills. Congratulations to Alicia B, who studies both French and Spanish, who was highly commended for her translation of the French... Read more
The Year 1 girls thoroughly enjoyed making and decorating clay divas as they learnt about Diwali.
Year 12 and 13 Scholars are practising their Greek Mythology presentations. This half term the Sixth Form students will be hosting sessions for the younger Scholars that enhance their understanding... Read more
The Dining Room is looking fabulous today in celebration of Diwali. Also over in Year 2, Jayna very kindly brought in a lantern craft for all the girls to create... Read more
A very exciting start to the day for girls in years 2 - 6 as they are live with Treehouse Series author Andy Griffiths all the way from Australia, wow!
A very exciting start to the day for girls in years 2 - 6 as they are live with Treehouse Series author @AndyGbooks all the way from Australia, wow!
Our fabulous Y7 A netball team who won against Chesham Grammar yesterday 12-3. Congratulations girls and to player of the match Alayna!
Our fabulous Y7 A team who won against Chesham Grammar yesterday 12-3. Congratulations girls and to player of the match Alayna!
An exciting and informative visit from PC Sarah for the Pre-Prep girls today. PC Sarah shared the book PC Ben and asked the girls if they knew what number to... Read more
At the beginning of half term dancers from St Mary’s performed in the Lift Off Dance Show at South Hill Park in Bracknell. Thank you to Miss Lasocki, Teacher of... Read more
EYFS kicked off their autumn topic with a visit to Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital! They loved meeting some of the resident hedgehogs & learning about how animals are cared for. It... Read more
Y11 Drama students performed their Devised pieces on Monday; 'Healing Bruises', 'You Will Smile Again' & 'Marked'. The end products were mature, interesting & inspiring. The students were able to... Read more
Our next Prep Department Open Morning (Nursery to Year 6) will be on Thursday 18th November; come and see the School at Work. Registration via our website is essential: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/
At the beginning of half term six girls had a phenomenal day at The University of Bath. The girls competed at The National Schools Biathlon and they performed incredibly well... Read more
Years 1 to 6 had a brilliant time today taking part in a Diwali Dance Workshop exploring the story of The Ramayana through dance.
The closing date to apply for a Sixth Form Scholarship is Friday 12th November. Scholarships are available for academic excellence, expressive arts and sports. More information and how to apply... Read more
A beautiful sunny and blue start to the second half of Michaelmas Term; welcome back everyone! ???
Thank you for your fabulous and spooky Halloween photos! Finally to round off the day, a story from Early Years? A giant pumpkin appeared in the EYFS playground! The girls... Read more
Seriously spooky Salma and Mia! ? ? https://t.co/CQlryLTAdU
Seriously spooky Salma and Mia! ? ?
Happy Halloween from these spooky girls; Scarlett, Varonica & Anika ?
Anica’s found something very scary…! ? https://t.co/dge6eyEB8g
Anica’s found something very scary…! ?
More brilliant creations from Olivia K and Alessia D and family ?
Amazing and spooky creations from Ramneet, and @jen_geog and family ? ? ?
Amazing work Mrs Jobson and family! ? ?
Seriously spooky, Ramneet! ??? Send your Halloween pictures to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk ?
We’d love to share your pumpkin creations! Email photos to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk ?
Some Sunday #SMSSpirit for you with Year 6 ? @StMarysGXPrep https://t.co/ixKu7wUdzp
Some Sunday #SMSSpirit for you with Year 6 ?
During their final CORI k’nex session, the girls used their knowledge and understanding of different structures, including towers, ramps, bases and circular rides to create their own theme park rides.... Read more
It's a beautiful afternoon for our House Netball! The girls are displaying their true #smsspirit on the courts and the spectators are showing their support whilst enjoying the lovely October... Read more
Last night we welcomed parents to the Autumn Concert & needless to say, the girls performed wonderfully and Mrs Phillips was very proud of all of them. The Senior Choir,... Read more
AMAZING effort girls! True #smsspirit on display for 10km from school to Chalfont St Giles and back round; raising money for @BucksMind and the @BritishRedCross Well done St Mary's girls,... Read more
And they’re off! Harvest Walk 2021 ?
A fantastic and spooky Halloween theme in the dining room today!
We were delighted to welcome parents into school this morning to watch the Prep girls perform their Harvest Celebration. They sang and contributed enthusiastically and conveyed the harvest message beautifully.... Read more
The Autumn Concert is tonight! Year 8 band and all the other performers have been practising so much and are looking forward to sharing their music with you. Not to... Read more
Brilliant Sixth Form Information Evening tonight, thank you to everyone who came, the teachers for all their informative subject talks and special thanks to our three wonderful Old Girls for... Read more
Our Sixth Form Information Evening is tonight, we are looking forward to seeing Year 11 and parents! External students can still register via our website, we will get right back... Read more
Our Sixth Form Information Evening is tonight! External students can still register via our website, we will get right back to you https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/ Subject talks will be followed by presentations... Read more
Mrs Roche's CORI group have been working in groups to design and construct circular rides, thinking carefully about creating a strong and sturdy base, a rotating wheel and also trying... Read more
The St Mary's Cross Country Team took part in a ESAA fixture today competing in 2 categories. Congratulations to all who took part! Grace came 36th out of 80 for... Read more
The Enterprise & Sewing CORI group were learning how to use a sewing machine in their last session. Such concentration! @StMarysGXPrep
Girls in Prep have been practising really hard for their Harvest Celebration on Thursday and can't wait to share it with you!
Girls in Prep have been practising really hard for their Harvest Celebration on Thursday and can't wait to share it with you! @StMarysGXPrep
After last year's success in the @isaschools Poetry Competition with Fleur placing as runner up, we are delighted to be entering again. This year's competition comes with the title: 'My... Read more
After last year's success in the ISA Poetry Competition with Fleur placing as runner up, we are delighted to be entering again. This year's competition comes with the title: 'My... Read more
It was wonderful to see so many Prep parents at our Back to School evening. We hope you found the evening informative & that it gave you a greater understanding... Read more
Huge congratulations to our very own Miss Connell who is now Reserve National Champion after attending the British Riding Clubs Dressage to Music National Championships at Bury Farm last weekend.... Read more
This week, Year 4 created freeze-frames to explore the feelings of the characters in the Roman myth, Romulus and Remus. The girls had to think about the characters' thoughts and... Read more
Years 10, 12 & 13 Art & Textiles students had an amazing day at Kew Gardens yesterday. The students took photos to gather research for their projects including Natural Forms... Read more
Years 10, 12 & 13 had an amazing day @kewgardens yesterday. The students took photos to gather research for their projects including Natural Forms in Art. We can't wait to... Read more
Today we held our first Year 9 scholars lunch. This is a great opportunity for the girls to extend themselves and to pursue areas of interest that the curriculum may... Read more
Our Year 11 & 12 girls had a thoroughly enjoyable day at Sussex University. They visited various parts of the university campus, ate lunch with the students and picked up... Read more
Tickets are on Sale once more for our ‘Chairman’s Leaving Ball’ Saturday 7th May 2022 at The Crowne Plaza, Gerrards Cross. To buy online please click on this link https://forms.office.com/r/ZjigWLeTyu... Read more
Tickets are on Sale once more for our ‘Chairman’s Leaving Ball’ Saturday 7th May 2022 at The Crowne Plaza, Gerrards Cross. Join us for a wonderful evening also celebrating 150... Read more
After listening to Miss Agius read the story Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert, the Year 1 girls excitedly created their own leaf men. They enjoyed using acorns, small leaves and... Read more
Today, the Year 13’s ran their spooky themed Philosophy Club. The topic was: ‘Should we always tell the truth?’ It included delicious scary treats, lots of questioning discussion, and a... Read more
EYFS have loved learning about mini beasts with Zoolab this morning! Thankfully there were no escapees!
Our Year 7 girls are industriously creating ideas for a new ride at a theme park as part of their Enterprise Day! They are soon to pitch their ideas to... Read more
Tonight, Mr Gibb hosted a Poetry Masterclass for KS4 & 5 students. He shared the brilliant works of @KateClanchy1 to teach attendees how to create surreal & creative poems. The... Read more
Reception were enjoying their healthy snacks to give them plenty of brain power for their Maths lesson where they were brushing up on their counting skills.
Sixth Form biologists went to @college_lake on Friday to cover some of the Ecology components of their A level course. They toured the site, learning about conservation methods & carried... Read more
Year 2 are studying the Artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo and how he used food in his painting. They worked as collaborative artists to create 3D portraits using fruit and vegetables!
A fantastic and very busy Open Day today - thank you to all the lovely visitors who came to St Mary’s today!
Early Years have watched their caterpillars grow into beautiful butterflies. Today it was time to set them free, they flew off and then came back to see us. They even... Read more
Today marks the start of #BlackHistoryMonth2021 and Mrs Murray our Librarian has prepared a selection of books in the library for the students.
Today marks the start of #BlackHistoryMonth2021 and Mrs Murray our Librarian has prepared a selection of books in the library for the students @StMaryGXLibrary
Sixth Form Biologists and Psychologists enjoyed a fascinating Brain Day with Dr Guy Sutton, including a lively debate on free will vs biological determinism – do we really make decisions... Read more
Prep Running Club got off to a great start this morning. After a good warm up the girls worked on building up their speed and stamina. Such enthusiasm, girls!
Prep Running Club got off to a great start this morning. After a good warm up the girls worked on building up their speed and stamina. Such enthusiasm, girls! @StMarysGXPrep
Delicious Mexican themed lunch today!
Delicious Mexican themed lunch today! @HolroydHowe
Y2-6 loved their zoom with brilliant 17-year-old naturalist and author Dara McAnulty @NaturalistDara about his beautiful book Wild Child which encourages us all to get outside and explore the natural... Read more
It’s a very busy day today! Zooms with authors, Mexican themed food and Brain Day!
We are live now for the parents only webinar with Deano Puccio - “the best speaker I’ve ever heard at St Mary’s” as one student put it today! Tune in... Read more
Exciting times as our new Sixth Form video shoot is happening! Year 13 Media students helping out too!
Exciting times as our new Sixth Form video shoot is happening! Year 13 Media students helping out too @smssixthform
Important messages from an incredibly engaging speaker this afternoon. Huge thanks to Deana Puccio of The RAP Project – Awareness is Power.
Brilliant Year 3 swimming lesson today at @thorpehousesch! ? @StMarysGXSports @StMarysGXPrep
Year 3 girls learned to use a pipette to test the permeability of different rocks. Great experiment! @StMarysGXPrep
Our Sixth Form Information Evening is on Wednesday 13th October, registration for any non St Mary's students is essential, via our website: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/ During the evening individual subject talks will... Read more
Sixth Form Information Evening is on Wednesday 13th October, registration via our website is essential. https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/ Individual subject talks will be followed by presentations from the Headmistress, Head of Sixth... Read more
Delighted to be welcoming highly engaging speaker Deana Puccio of The RAP Project – Awareness is Power - to St Mary's tomorrow! Parents can sign up to the webinar via... Read more
Delighted to be welcoming highly engaging speaker @deana_puccio of The RAP Project – Awareness is Power - to St Mary's tomorrow! Parents can sign up to the webinar via the... Read more
The first of this term's Scholars' Lunches today! Year 7 students were introduced to their task; a book of thoughts, reviews and creations around podcasts and films.
It was a very wet start to the day wasn’t it! ?? But the Prep girls are pleased to be back outside and playing in the fresh air now ??
Our Prep Parent Teas/Drop-ins got off to a flying start on Friday. Year 1 and 2 girls were so excited to show their mums and dads their classrooms and their... Read more
The Prep Head Girl Team and the Year 13 Prep Prefects got together yesterday to plan some exciting things for Prep. We are looking forward to your assembly, girls!
The Prep Head Girl Team and the Year 13 Prep Prefects got together yesterday to plan some exciting things for Prep. We are looking for to your assembly, girls! @StMarysGXPrep... Read more
Exciting times in Year 7 Book Club, looking at the Bucks Book Award Longlist!
Exciting times in Year 7 Book Club, looking at the @bucksbookaward Longlist!
Y3&4 had a brilliant day at @Ufton_Court yesterday. Y3 took part in a Stone Age workshop & learned how to spin yarn and make fire! Y4 were busy being Romans!... Read more
Today Y11 took part in #mockinterviews. The girls chose an area they were interested in or even their dream job, and prepared for the interview accordingly; from lawyers to fashion... Read more
It was a great start for the new Y7 Book Club last week! The purpose of the first get-together was to have some fun and play a game where the... Read more
Early Years have been learning all about spiders. They enjoyed hunting cobwebs on the playground and made their very own spider in art! ?
Year 2 are learning about food poetry. Today the girls had to perform different poems using expression, rhythm and actions. Here are Varonica and Sienna performing “Did you really?” -... Read more
We are looking forward to welcoming Year 7 parents to St Mary’s tonight for the Information Evening at 6pm ?
Today the Diversity & Inclusion Team visited #LychettMinster School which hosted the #StandUpConference presented by @PRadfordSpeaker. It was an incredibly informative day which has left them with a lot of... Read more
In their CORI session Y1&2 were using their engineering skills to make an effective ramp for their home-made cars to roll down. They used numbered duplo blocks to measure how... Read more
We are delighted to be welcoming highly engaging speaker Deana Puccio of The RAP Project – Awareness is Power - to St Mary's next Wednesday. Parents can sign up to... Read more
Delighted to be welcoming highly engaging speaker @deana_puccio of The RAP Project – Awareness is Power - to St Mary's next Wednesday. Parents can sign up to the webinar via... Read more
In their CORI session on Friday some of the girls were working on Sewing & Enterprise. They have been choosing fabrics for their products and learning how to do running... Read more
In #PSHCE lessons Y8 have been learning about the effects of alcohol on their bodies. They started today’s lesson with a “speed dating” style task to discover the effects of... Read more
In their Computing lessons Year 4 have been learning about websites and webpages and the terminology for networks, all as part of the new Computing scheme of work introduced this... Read more
Lovely weather and lots of fun at the welcome picnic. Thank you to our wonderful SMA! ?
Year 7 listened and watched intently as their teacher demonstrated different sewing stitches in their Textiles lesson this afternoon. They were keen to get their needles threaded and have a... Read more
Live entertainment this lunchtime as our talented band members rehearse for this afternoon's SMA picnic - see you there!
In Science, Y6 were investigating how the length of a shadow changes as the distance between the light source and the object increases. Some of the girls had to try... Read more
Year 7 Geographers having lively discussions today! @StMarysSchoolG1
Ready for the show to begin at The Globe! ?
So Sixth Form girls @smssixthform and @Mrs_Cork ... how was paintballing yesterday?! (Head on over to https://www.facebook.com/smsgx for some not at all dramatic accounts of yesterday's war...)
Amazing to be on a school trip! Year 10-13 Drama students are enjoying a day of theatre at the Shakespeare’s Globe! First stop is a tour of the theatre. Have... Read more
Have a brilliant day, girls! https://twitter.com/StMarysExpArts/status/1438437002781863943
Amazing levels of concentration in 7P's Art lesson today as they were drawing from observation using smooth blending and gradual colour change.
Girls in Early Years are investigating repeating patterns today! @StMarysGXPrep
It was a very wet start to the day but the sun's out now and these girls are so happy to be back at Netball Club! @StMarysGXPrep @StMarysGXSports
It was a very wet start to the day but the sun's out now and these girls are so happy to be back at Netball Club!
Year 12 Psychology students are making neurons (from playdoh!) and labelling them in today's lesson with @Mrs_Cork @smssixthform
Prep girls were introduced to the CORI Programme last Friday. Activities ranged from Why gingerbread can’t swim across a river to engineering with K'nex. CORI encourages girls to see failure... Read more
We're thrilled that co-curricular clubs start today! We offer a range of clubs from sports to drama, music, languages, art, STEM & more! Tennis is very popular here and we... Read more
Advocate: A person who supports a particular cause/idea. A person who acts on someone else’s behalf. To publicly recommend or support. This was Mr Gibb's word in today's "Amazing Words"... Read more
The Early Years girls worked so hard on their phonics today! @StMarysGXPrep
The Sports Hall is absolutely buzzing this lunchtime as the students are signing up for the countless opportunities on offer to them at our Co-Curricular Fair!
Year 1 girls began the term painting self portraits - wonderful! @StMarysGXPrep
Fun, ice-breaking games for 7P in Drama today! The girls had to communicate with no words for tasks such as organising themselves into height order, and finding a common interest... Read more
Congratulations to Holly, Aofie and Megan who met the Tassomai Challenge over the summer holidays by completing their daily goal at least four times each week on average. Tassomai is... Read more
Congratulations to Holly, Aofie and Megan who met the @Tassomai Challenge over the summer holidays by completing their daily goal at least four times each week on average. Fantastic effort... Read more
For their first Geography lesson of the term, Yr 2 were asked to research facts from various non-fiction texts, including atlases, about one of the 7 continents. Then they had... Read more
Team building in @StMarysGXPrep - an excellent way to start the term! ?
Mrs Glenister was delighted to receive so many Languages projects from Y8 and 9; lovely sketches and descriptions of outfits for a fashion show, excellent research undertaken on various German... Read more
Mrs Glenister was delighted to receive so many interesting projects from Year 8 and Year 9 towards the end of last term. In Year 9 German, there were some lovely... Read more
In their Science lesson Year 5 made a fruit solar system in the Rose Garden to demonstrate the scale of the planets and their distances apart. Excellent work, Year 5!... Read more
In their Science lesson Year 5 made a fruit solar system in the Rose Garden to demonstrate the scale of the planets and their distances apart. Excellent work, Year 5!
We could all get used to these blue skies and sunny breaktimes! @StMarysGXPrep
Our Year 7s are settling in to life in Senior School and appreciating the sun on our lovely Cedar Lawn!
It was so wonderful to see the whole school community together this morning for our assembly! The sun streamed through the high windows to add to the warmth and happiness... Read more
A brilliant first day for our Reception girls! @StMarysGXPrep
Our Duke of Edinburgh girls have had an incredible summer. It wasn’t only our Olympians going for Gold! Check our facebook page for a full update! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx
? Welcome to Michaelmas Term! ?
? Welcome to Michaelmas Term! ? https://t.co/RgpG52J8a4
Incredibly we are celebrating 20 years service at St Mary’s for three wonderful members of staff! Congratulations Mrs Kingston, Mrs Kelly and Mrs Deadman ?2??0???
Registration for our Open Day is essential, please fill out the form here: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/ We look forward to welcoming families on Saturday 2nd October!
Staff and our wonderful new Year 7s wave goodbye to an amazing Welcome Week at St Mary's ?
Staff and our wonderful new Year 7s wave goodbye to an amazing Welcome Week at St Mary's ? https://t.co/gZb08OAjMf
Year 7 Welcome Week in action! ?
What an incredible day at The Nationals Schools Showjumping Championships at Hickstead Area where St Mary’s came 3rd in the 80cm. The girls rode beautifully and they all went clear.... Read more
Good luck to St Mary’s Equestrian Squad tomorrow as they compete in the National Schools Showjumping Championships. This event is being held at Hickstead Arena and the girls are against... Read more
A huge well done to Jayna, who is moving up to Year 2 in September, who has donated 7 inches of her hair to the The Princess Trust and has... Read more
The sun just about made an appearance and there were joyous smiles this morning as our Year 11 Class of 2021 received a superb set of GCSE results. Year 11... Read more
So many delighted, smiley faces this morning! Well done Year 13, we are so proud of all of you! #alevelresults2021 @isaschools @GSAUK
Looking forward to welcoming our lovely Year 13s back tomorrow for #alevelresults2021
Travelling to far flung places feels like a rather alien idea right now but six years ago eight girls and two teachers took an unforgettable trip to Peru ?? #ThrowbackThursday
Thank you to Year 12 and the wonderful Mrs Williams for these Senior House Sports Day highlights - enjoy! https://youtu.be/Eloakj8O_O4
Thank you to Year 12 and the wonderful Mrs Williams for these Senior House Sports Day highlights - enjoy! https://youtu.be/Eloakj8O_O4 A great way to end the year - St Mary's... Read more
It’s not only Olympians going for GOLD? - our walking Gold group have begun their Assessed expedition in the ??????? Brecon Beacons ? Good luck girls - we know you’ll... Read more
As we count down to our 150th birthday next year, here’s a photo from Speech Day- known then as Founders Day- from 1968!
Year 7 are you cooking for your families this summer? Here is one of the Year 7 groups with their delicious crunchy flans ?
Before the end of term Year 4 completed their DT projects. They created wonderful pop up books and made lovely hand sewn purses. Well done, girls! @StMarysGXPrep
Mrs Deadman tasked her Y7 group with creating a creative piece of work that reflected the views we promote in school and attitudes towards love and acceptance that they have... Read more
Before the end of term, Y6 held a Hatter's Tea Party as a finale to their Alice in Wonderland topic in English. The girls all designed their own 'mad' hats... Read more
St Mary’s summer camp is in full swing! Green Art, Drama and Netball, with plenty of fun!
Huge congratulations to Dasha who won a prize in the Digital Art category of the @ISAartsUK Film & Digital Art Competition 2021. This is held annually & is a fantastic... Read more
Huge congratulations to Dasha who was a winner in the Digital Art category of the ISA Film and Digital Art Competition 2021. The ISA Film & Digital Art Competition is... Read more
Lottie with her winning, framed, @SRTRC_England artwork and the amazing prizes she was sent! ?
Dare we say it? ???????
Dare we say it? ??????? https://t.co/H3iYiNPxaw
Remember you can view the stunning Art Exhibition via the link that was emailed out!
Running into summer...! Have a wonderful holiday from all of us at St Mary's ?
(1/2) Speech Day was again a virtual event this year but was nonetheless a joyous occasion. Girls received their prizes this morning during Mark Reading; well done all of you!... Read more
(2/2) It was wonderful to welcome the first ever female member of parliament to speak at St Mary’s Speech Day. Joy Morrissey spoke inspiringly about how she started her career... Read more
A little something from the amazing Prep teachers for Year 6... enjoy! @StMarysGXPrep https://youtu.be/04_OX2_b0Pg
A little something from the amazing Prep teachers for Year 6... enjoy! https://youtu.be/04_OX2_b0Pg Enjoy this musical treat from our Prep Teachers - they are stars!
With a bit of luck, our last ever "zoom" Final Assembly! Fond farewells, musical interludes and House cup was presented... ?
Cake and flowers everywhere this morning! ??
Amazing Year 1 - AKA The USA! ?? https://t.co/TUkv9TH85f
Amazing Year 1 - AKA The USA! ??
When Jamaica met the torch! ?
Olympics Day in Prep! Year 4 created aboriginal art as part of being Australia for Olympic Day, and Years 3 and 4 took part in wacky races for their Olympic... Read more
The House Drama Competition took place today with each house performing the play that they have rehearsed over the past 2 days. Kirk performed Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Butler,... Read more
From Tuesday's Concert: I want to break free! https://youtu.be/NhEGmSqU1_A
From Tuesday's Concert: I want to break free! https://youtu.be/NhEGmSqU1_A The wonderful St Mary's Year 9 band performing 'Break Free' at the Summer Concert on 6th June 2021
Tuesday's Midsummer Concert was an amazing evening of musical talent and our girls shone even when the sun refused to!! Congratulations to all soloists, band-members and singers. Incredible performances!
Incredibly inspiring talk from award-winning freelance documentary filmmaker, Helen Spooner, last night. Helen has worked on films for the likes of Netflix, the BBC and Channel 4 - in the... Read more
Much excitement in Prep as the Olympic Torch was paraded around by our very own Miss Trangmar! Each class represents a country that will be competing now they are preparing... Read more
The perfect end to a perfect day. Pizza party in the Rose Garden! ?
Rehearsals are under way in our Senior House Drama competition! Each House has a different play that they will be performing & each year group has a different responsibility to... Read more
Ahead of the start of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, @HolroydHowe have put on a spectacular Olympics themed lunch for us today! Let the Games begin!
Year 5 & 6 are ready to climb! ? @StMarysGXPrep
Please join us tomorrow for our next lecture! The next lecture in our Gwyneth Bebb Lecture Programme will be delivered by Helen Spooner this Wednesday at 7pm on Zoom. Helen... Read more
A very active Maths lesson on the Cedar Lawn this afternoon as Year 8 compete in teams for a Maths Relay- each time they get a question correct they run... Read more
Don't forget to order your photos from the Prep Sports Day! @Photoday_Group took some fabulous photos and captured wonderful memories. An email has just been sent to all Prep Parents... Read more
Don't forget to order your photos from the Prep Sports Day! PhotoDay (https://www.photodaygroup.com/) took some fabulous photos and captured wonderful memories. An email has just been sent to all Prep... Read more
Little treats for the 2021 Year 7 cohort ?
A wonderful Early Years Celebration this afternoon! The girls told us about their favourite memories from the year, what they love about being at school, and did some brilliant singing... Read more
Year 1 & 2 girls held a lovely celebration of memories, proud moments & wonderful things that they have achieved this year! It was fantastic to see the pride in... Read more
Senior House Sports Day continues this afternoon on the athletics track with vigor and enthusiasm! Long Jump, Hurdles and the 100m Sprint generated rapturous applause in support of the competitors... Read more
Year 3 & 4 are having a brilliant time at Lego Land! They’ve taken part in a stop animation workshop, and tested some rides for good measure! @StMarysGXPrep
To complete this morning's field events: high jump and javelin. A brilliantly competitive yet supportive morning for the Senior House girls!
Huge cheers from @smssixthform students as their friends take on discus!
A beautiful sunny day to kick off Senior House Sports Day! Shot put and discus have already started; the games have begun! Good luck, girls!
Our Year 3 girls brought cheer (and sunshine!) to the residents of Swarthmore House yesterday as they sang for them, including two songs from their musical showcase. Wonderful singing all... Read more
Early Years had a fantastic time today at Bekonscot! A mini bus ride, playing with historic toys and of course the model village! ?
This morning saw our new Head Girl team officially take over with our annual Flag Ceremony. It was a wonderful occasion which saw last year's Head Girl lowering the flag... Read more
Huge congratulations to Years 3 and 4 on your amazing showcase; such a huge range of talent and you all worked so hard! @StMarysGXPrep
This morning saw our new Head Girl team officially take over duties with our annual Flag Ceremony. It was a wonderful occasion which saw last year's Head Girl lowering the... Read more
Early Years are off on their first trip! ?
Early Years are off on their first trip!
Year 8 students and their finished Batik cushion covers - incredible work!
Good luck to our amazing Year 3 and 4 performers for your showcase today!
Many congratulations to the girls who took their ABRSM music exams on Saturday - the results came within a few days and everyone passed! Special congratulations to Lotta, our Music... Read more
St Mary’s Sports Leaders were in high spirits today despite the weather. They led their individual activities with confidence and a huge welcoming smile and the Prep girls loved it!... Read more
A brilliant Prep Sports Day rounded off with amazing teamwork for the relays, and plenty of cheering for the teachers' race!
Keep up the good work, girls!
And they're off! The girls are taking to the carousel of activities with gusto and trademark #smsspirit!
Years 3 to 6 are warmed up and ready to go! ????? https://t.co/3JAzmByOqG
Years 3 to 6 are warmed up and ready to go! ?????
So lovely to be able to safely welcome parents to watch our Pre-Prep Sports Day! The girls took part with enthusiasm, competitive SMS spirit and great team collaboration and our... Read more
And they're off....! Prep Sports Day is underway for Early Years, Year 1 & 2 and the energy is palpable as they warm up! More to come throughout the day...
Today @JaneMarshallpsi has been talking to our Year 12s about how to make successful applications to their chosen universities and offering interview advice. Her talk was engaging and informative; lots... Read more
Today we have been lucky enough to have Jane Marshall with us from Optimising Futures https://www.optimisingfutures.co.uk/. She has been talking to our Year 12s about how to make successful applications... Read more
Over in Early Years the girls have enjoyed a wonderful Teddy Bears Picnic prepared by @HolroydHowe Delicious!
Year 10 are having a great time experiencing life in the Sixth Form today. They are smartly dressed and attending taster lessons in subjects from Geography and Chemistry to Media... Read more
These girls are having such a wonderful time (and their teachers too!) @StMarysGXPrep
Year 1 and 2 are having a brilliant time! ? https://t.co/VFKOPZlsmq
Year 1 and 2 are having a brilliant time! ?
7R have been working brilliantly in editorial teams on their Current Affairs magazines in English. We can't wait to see the finished product!
Y1 made disgusting sandwiches to fend off those naughty seagulls who keep stealing the Lighthouse Keepers’s lunch! (Please note that no sandwiches were consumed by Year 1 and the seagulls... Read more
Silver and Bronze teams are all out and about. The sun has come out & everyone has gone off in the right direction! ? ???
A busy weekend ahead for the Duke of Edinburgh participants as they embark on their expeditions, and the music students who are sitting exams today! Good luck to all of... Read more
Don't miss out on a St Mary's Prep Summer Camp. Book your daughter's place now!
Don't miss out on a space for the St Mary's Prep Summer Camp. Book your daughter's place now!
Look at these girls go! Early Years have been practising for Sports Day! ??????
Y12s admiring Saachi's photography exhibition, 'Perceptions', created as part of her Extended Project Qualification. EPQs are are undertaken alongside A levels and give students the opportunity to produce an extended... Read more
Years 5 & 6 took to the stage this week in their end of year production 'The Jungle Book'. They wowed their audience with their spectacular acting, singing and dancing.... Read more
Huge congratulations to Arabella, Bilquis and Shanze who have achieved Silver Awards in the Intermediate Biology Olympiad, an online competition run by the Royal Society of Biology for students in... Read more
Huge congratulations to Arabella, Bilquis & Shanze who have achieved Silver Awards in the Intermediate Biology Olympiad. 8873 students from 449 schools worldwide took part in this year’s competition and... Read more
Year 3 & 4 showcase is looking brilliant!
Exciting new speaker for the Gwyneth Bebb Lecture Programme - An Evening with Helen Spooner, award-winning freelance documentary filmmaker. Wednesday 7th July 7pm. Click here to sign up! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hK-ipjFjlkugaHYuI9-ZUp6OG44FRpdJrYkkQmZKf1VUMUxSTDhJRDE3RUJXWDZDWlJYU0dOQ0MwMC4u
Mowgli's ready - are you?! Jungle Book opening night tonight - break a leg, girls!
Mowgli's ready - are you?! Jungle Book opening night tonight - break a leg, girls! @StMarysGXPrep
Y10 have been very busy today for their Futures Week! This afternoon they heard from four fascinating personnel from the Army who spoke about their roles, how they got there,... Read more
Thank you for the wonderful Sushi demonstration today @HolroydHowe - it really is an art as well as tasting absolutely delicious!
More brilliant shots of Year 7 & 8 at Paccar yesterday; pushing themselves out of their comfort zones, healthy competition and of course teamwork!
Brilliant live stream with the one and only #MichaelMorpurgo today!
Year 9 had a fabulous time at Thorpe Park!
Year 7 #teamwork ? https://t.co/E8Y9lAxofD
Year 7 #teamwork ?
Cheering on their friend in true St Mary’s style ?
Cheering on their friend in true St Mary’s style ? https://t.co/pPPYnnxAjL
Off to a brilliant start at Paccar!
Off to a brilliant start at Paccar! Videos coming up!
Y12 F&N students made incredible Baked Alaska last week. One with oreo, strawberry jam & chocolate sponge & another with intense vanilla ice cream, raspberry jam & chocolate sponge. Y12... Read more
In Year 8 Textiles this afternoon, the girls were trying out the new sewing machines as they started to collate their beautifully designed cushion covers which demonstrate their skills in... Read more
We are delighted to share a video by the talented Year 12 Media Team of the amazing House Dance Show. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/r9B1w7V22QU
We are delighted to share a video by the talented Year 12 Media Team of the amazing House Dance Show. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/r9B1w7V22QU Our talented elite dancers gave impressive performances at... Read more
Sneak peak at Jungle Book rehearsals! Exciting stuff!
Sneak peak at Jungle Book rehearsals! Exciting stuff! @StMarysGXPrep
Today Years 5 and 6 took to the stage to perform their Summer Sounds concert to their peers and also via Zoom to their parents. What a wonderful array of... Read more
Hooray it’s gingerbread man day! @HolroydHowe
Early Years made the most of the sunshine earlier this week in Forest School! Six farm animals hid in amongst the trees and bushes for the girls to find; each... Read more
The Prep production team worked late tonight to complete the set for the Year 5 & 6 production ‘The Jungle Book’! Fabulous work ladies…excitement is now mounting for the show!... Read more
The Prep production team worked late tonight to complete the set for the Year 5 & 6 production ‘The Jungle Book’! Fabulous work ladies…excitement is now mounting for the show!
Year 3 and 4 musicians treated us to a wonderful Summer Sounds concert this afternoon. Talent & confidence were evident at all times; what a wonderful opportunity for our younger... Read more
An 8 min timed challenge for Y12 this morning! Tutor groups were split into smaller teams & challenged to build the tallest structure from spaghetti & playdoh that will support... Read more
Our U13 & O13 Gymnastics Squads took part in a virtual set floor & vault competition on Sunday. It was great to be competing again & the girls put up... Read more
Incredible House Dance Competition last night - amazing levels of talent on show! We look forward to hearing the results...!
Congratulations to our new Prep Head Girl, Cayelin! Cayelin is joined by Deputies Darcey and Camille, and Games Captain Amy. The whole of Prep enjoyed a special socially distanced ceremony... Read more
It's finally here - the @CILIPCKG Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Awards Ceremony! The girls are ready and so are the cakes!
Lights, camera, action (dance!) The media crew are ready, the dancers are fitting in some last minute rehearsals, and then the House Dance Competition is a-go! ??
Year 8 are on the courts today for House Tennis! Lots of determination evident!
What a wonderful ambassador for golf & sport in general & a privilege to hear @AnnabelDimmock talk of her experience to our sports scholars. She described the attributes required to... Read more
Our sports scholars had the opportunity to hear from professional golfer, Annabel Dimmock this morning. She talked to them about the attributes required to be a successful athlete and inspired... Read more
We are delighted that the judging of the @SRTRC_England School Competition 2021 has taken place and the panel of independent judges selected Charlotte in Year 9 in the Year 7-9... Read more
We are delighted to announce that the judging session of the Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) School Competition 2021 has taken place and the panel of independent judges selected... Read more
On Saturday we were delighted to welcome lots of families to our Stay and Play sessions. Our visitors really enjoyed their visit to Little St Mary’s and we loved spending... Read more
House Tennis has started, with competitiveness and team spirit in abundance as Year 9 take to the courts!
Good luck to all the gymnasts competing today in their second virtual floor and vault competition of the year!
Today Year 11 have had a full day in and around Cedar House for their Sixth Form induction. The students took part in a variety of taster lessons, learned all... Read more
The scent of popcorn is wafting over Cedar Lawn as Year 5 talk managed risks and fire safety in Forest School, whilst waiting for their popcorn to cook!
In celebration of the (somewhat delayed!) start of the @EURO2020 championships today, @HolroydHowe kicked off with a specially themed lunch and baked some amazing cakes! Thank you!
We had to share some more of the masterpieces Early Years made in #ForestSchool, having foraged for their own materials and finding their inner artist. What superstars! @StMarysGXPrep
Year 7 Media Club were up bright and early this week to film the fight scene for their dystopian movie- complete with fake blood!
Year 11s have enjoyed 2 days of activities following the end of their GCSE courses. They have taken part in enrichment activities, sporting activities and chatted to Year 13s about... Read more
Early Years enjoyed creating beautiful artwork using paint made from mud! Another brilliant Forest School session.
Mr Haydn-Slater being the student this time as Katie K teaches him how to front-flip. 10/10, sir! https://t.co/LrRpufLhpe
Year 11 fun at Rush!
Year 11 girls are working up an appetite for their pizza lunch! Incredible ? https://t.co/LGqxApZQu0
Year 11 girls are working up an appetite for their pizza lunch! Incredible ?
Girls at St Mary’s are always encouraged to be as independent and creative as they can be. Amelia, Year 9, embodies these traits having taught herself the guitar and created... Read more
(2/2) Amelia entered this song into the @ISAartsUK National Composition Competition and came an incredible third place. We are very proud of Amelia’s achievements, having also come third in the... Read more
(1/2) Girls at St Mary’s are always encouraged to be as independent and creative as they can be. Amelia, Year 9, embodies these traits having taught herself the guitar and... Read more
Sack race practice! ?
Sack race practice! ? https://t.co/WzQ3lVCWSQ
Year 11 have had an afternoon of sports and games and their rounders match demonstrated brilliantly that St Mary's has helped to equip them with great team work skills, resilience... Read more
Our students finish Year 11 equipped to deal with much more than just school work! Year 11 have had a busy morning with some really important sessions on drugs awareness,... Read more
Students finish Y11 equipped to deal with much more than just school work! Y11 have had a busy morning with some very important sessions on drugs awareness, peer pressure, &... Read more
Having some fun at Performance Club. We don’t think you’re revolting at all, girls! ? ?
Having some fun at Performance Club @StMarysGXPrep We don't think you're revolting at all, girls! https://t.co/Pst38U6JhL
A beautiful sunny afternoon for our wonderful Year 13 and their Leavers' Tea, complete with delicious looking cakes!
Jungle Book rehearsals are in full swing over in Prep! @StMarysGXPrep
It's time to say farewell, not good-bye, to our Y13s! The Leavers' Assembly was an emotional affair, full of happy memories & tears! We wish every one of them good... Read more
Staff have joined our Year 13 girls for a quiz this afternoon hosted by our very own quizmaster Mr Cox! The joint brain power was clearly in evidence!
Wonderful memory from a former student who's a current parent! Thank you to Mrs Dadd, whose daughter is now also a St Mary’s student, for this wonderful photo; she is... Read more
The Common Room's been taken over by Power Rangers, and prisoners! #Year13Leavers
It's hard to believe we are now in the final stretch of Trinity term! Good luck to our Year 12s who start their exams this week, and may all of... Read more
In Forest School before half term, the Early Years girls were inspired by the story ‘Stickman’ They went looking for sticks to use, some used dolly pegs, then the best... Read more
Finally this week, for our co-curricular focus, is Year 5 and 6 Netball Club, which is an after-school club with Mrs Fox. Some excellent players here!
A group of enthusiastic Sixth Formers meets at lunchtime on a Wednesday to discuss the most newsworthy events of the past week, at Current Affairs Club. The students take it... Read more
Free Webinar on unlocking childhood anxiety: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-resilient-family-unlocking-childhood-anxiety-tickets-152474767133?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_term=The+Resilient+Family+-+Unlocking+Childhood+Anxiety&aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail
Free webinar on Unlocking Childhood Anxiety that may be of use. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-resilient-family-unlocking-childhood-anxiety-tickets-152474767133?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_term=The+Resilient+Family+-+Unlocking+Childhood+Anxiety&aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail
Today's co-curricular focus is Year 1 & 2 Science Explorers! Here they are looking at pond skaters; they then tried to design their own without allowing them to sink! The... Read more
Next in our co-curricular series - Media Club! This term, Y7s have been planning, making & editing a film based on the 'Divergent' novel series. They have learnt how to... Read more
Next up in our co-curricular series - Media Club! This term, Years 7s attending Media Club have been planning, making and editing a film based on the 'Divergent' novel series.... Read more
This week will we be sharing just a small selection of the many, many co-curricular opportunities on offer at St Mary's. First up - Early Years Gymnastics Club! Girls as... Read more
Have a wonderful half term!
Mrs Carney’s treat for a job well done during assessment week! ? ? Happy Friyay!
Mrs Carney’s treat for a job well done during assessment week! ? ? Happy Friyay! @StMarysGXPrep
RS Y12s started yesterday with a Philosophy Café. They brought in and made treats that linked to their A level topics-Plato’s Allegory of the Cave cake, Situation Ethics heart shaped... Read more
We round off a competitive sporting week with House Rounders. Year 9 are are in full swing!
Arriving at the cinema and the all important question - sweet or salted! @StMarysGXPrep https://t.co/tTXPDpeWyF
Early Years have been learning about Dinosaurs. To conclude their topic they are on a visit to the cinema watching The Land Before Time. Complete with tickets and popcorn. They... Read more
Arriving at the cinema and the all important question - sweet or salted!
Earlier in May, Alicia, Year 12, competed in her second track race of the season at Eton/Thames Valley athletics track, completing the 3000m in a time of 11:02.77. So far... Read more
Earlier in May, Alicia, Y12, competed in her second track race of the season, completing the 3000m in a time of 11:02.77. So far this year, she is ranked 39th... Read more
During exam week, Y7 participated in a practical activity for their F&N lesson. A welcome break from writing exams which helped the students to extend their practical skills and enjoy... Read more
Year 10 students hard at work in their Art exam. They are all producing their final outcomes for the Organic Forms project. Working large scale, producing vibrant, high impact pieces... Read more
Becky K, Year 13, did some exciting demos to celebrate the end of Year 13 Chemistry lessons last week! (Don’t try this at home!) ?
Becky K, Year 13, did some exciting demos to celebrate the end of Year 13 Chemistry lessons last week! (Don’t try this at home!) ? https://t.co/HquxkXZtYX
Year 6 had a ‘wake up warm up’ before skipping off to their French assessment. Bon chance, girls! ??
Can you guess who won Sixth Form vs Staff rounders? (Mr Dodd’s grin might be a clue...!) Played in great spirits, so much fun had!
Fun at Year 3 & 4 Spanish Club! The girls researched all the Spanish speaking countries of the world and created this wonderful paper chain to hang in the classroom!... Read more
Fun at Year 3&4 Spanish Club! The girls researched all the Spanish speaking countries of the world and created this wonderful paper chain to hang in the classroom! The girls... Read more
Things got very competitive on the Cedar Lawn this afternoon as our Year 12s took on the Staff in a game of Rounders! The staff were given a good run... Read more
Sun, and blue skies! Just in time for lunch!
Early Years, and Y1&2, have had fantastic #ForestSchool sessions! Early Years used branches from the Elder tree to make bespoke bracelets and necklaces and Y1&2 created new luxury rooms to... Read more
Year 3 and 4 Rounders Club was a lively affair this lunchtime! Perhaps staff and Sixth Formers should have been watching in preparation for the match of the year tomorrow...!... Read more
Throwback to last week and Year 8 friends making the most of the special cedar sofa, when we had... some sunshine!
Good luck to the Prep girls with their assessments this week ?
Good luck @StMarysGXPrep girls with your assessments this week ?
Good luck to all our gymnasts competing today in Prep and Senior House! A virtual competition is a first for us all!
Wonderful to welcome families to Little St Mary’s today for Stay & Plays! ?
Here’s Year 4 enjoying disco “Friyay”- dancing away to their favourite songs. They have this bubbly energetic start to the day to help them focus and to have some fun!
Find out what Year 6 got up to in Forest School in this afternoon's News Blog which is linked on Mrs Adams' Friday letter!
Girls in @smssixthform have been fortunate to have real life self-defence training from Wild Training Gym and Martial Arts Centre. They learned about asserting their own boundaries and discussed the... Read more
Congratulations to our newly elected House Captains and Deputies! Butler: House Captain Anna G with Arabella P-M Deputy House Captain Kirk: House Captain Harriet F with Saana B Deputy House... Read more
Congratulations to our newly elected House Captains and Deputies!
Wishing our Year 10s the best of luck in their exams which start today!
The Year 10 Sports Leaders have been coaching the Prep girls as they prepare for Sports Day! @StMarysGXPrep @StMarysGXSports
During the week Senior House girls can take part in a multitude of musical clubs, from Steel Pan Drums to A Capella, and even Swing Band! Here's our Year 8... Read more
Our Year 9 Band were in full swing at lunch time today rehearsing 'I Want to Break Free'. It sounded incredible - let's hope they can perform to a live... Read more
Years 5 & 6 enjoying their tennis, athletics and football early morning Sports Club run by our brilliant Year 12 girls! @StMarysGXPrep @StMarysGXSports @smssixthform
Year 8 listened to an interview with poet Raymond Antrobus and watched a video by Christine Sun Kim and thought about how writing captions becomes an art, through using intense... Read more
Y8 listened to an interview with poet #RaymondAntrobus and watched a video by @chrisunkim and thought about how writing captions becomes an art, through using intense imagery and synesthesia. A... Read more
The A level Art students enjoyed their final lesson with Miss Newton last week, helped along by a few snacks! Well done girls, some incredible work completed this year.
So Year 6, what do you think of #ForestSchool? ?? @StMarysGXPrep https://t.co/bNLFs92b7I
So Year 6, what do you think of Forest School? ??
Years 1 and 2 have done an amazing job this morning running 100 laps of the track for their #captaintom100challenge for Thames Valley Air Ambulance. Well done, girls! ?????
Good luck to our Year 13s as they begin their assessments this morning. Have confidence that all your hard work will pay off!
"All pupils have an excellent moral understanding; they are considerate of one another, understand right from wrong and accept responsibility for their behaviour." A quote to make you proud, from... Read more
We are ready to welcome our Senior House Open Day visitors! We can’t control the weather but we can still show you our wonderful school ? (brollies are on standby!)
Our Prep Open Morning is in full swing, it’s wonderful to be welcoming families for individual covid-safe tours ?
This lunchtime it's Year 9 and 10's turn to work out the density of solutions for the inter-House Science Competition! ?
Year 1 have been working on their factfiles of Queen Victoria. In History they have been learning about British monarchs, from King John all the way to our longest reigning... Read more
Good luck to all of Year 11 with your assessments, you’ve all worked so hard.
During their PSHCE lesson today Year 10 had a talk from two representatives from Thames Valley Police about drug awareness, equipping the girls with the knowledge to recognise the dangers,... Read more
During PSHCE today Y10 had a talk from @ThamesVP about drug awareness, equipping the girls with the knowledge to recognise the dangers, how to cope with peer pressure and what... Read more
The girls in Early Years and Year 3 have been continuing their fund raising efforts for Thames Valley Air Ambulance as part of the #CaptainTom100 challenge. They've smashed their target... Read more
Year 2 and Miss Heath are celebrating International Nurses Day by healing their patients??
Congratulations to our newly elected Head Girl for 2021-2022, Shanze, along with Deputy Head Girls Lucy and Laura, Games Captain, Riley and Deputy Games Captain, Alicia. We look forward to... Read more
Some visitors to the Prep playground today! Our Open Day isn’t until Friday, duckies! ??
Years 5 & 6 have had a very active day, starting with coaching from Year 12 students and ending by fundraising for the Captain Sir Tom Moore Challenge! They aim... Read more
The inter-House Science Competition is underway and Years 7 and 8 are working out the density of solutions ?
Prep girls are enthralled with @FloellaBenjamin ?
The girls in Prep are welcome to attend Busy Bees as part of our wrap-around care at St Mary's. Their craft project last week was making kites and I think... Read more
Senior House was alive with the sound of Music clubs this lunch time! Tutti Fluties practised with Mrs Phillips and the Year 10 Steel Pan Band with Mr Martin were... Read more
Y8 Textiles students have been working towards making a cushion cover embracing the theme of Abstract Expressionism. A range of skills have been practised including tie dye, batik, applique and... Read more
We have two upcoming Stay & Plays which will be held on Saturday 22nd May and Saturday 12th June. These sessions will be a great opportunity for parents to see... Read more
We have two upcoming Stay & Plays which will be held on Saturday 22nd May and Saturday 12th June at our brand new Early Years facility, Little St Mary's. To... Read more
Good luck to all the girls who are taking Acting and Speaking LAMDA public exams today!
Year 8 have been responding to two poems 'Sound Machine' and 'Jamaican British' in the collection #ThePerseverance by #RaymondAntrobus. Click on the link to see their amazing responses https://padlet.com/emcnally8/dq3uer33t64dk7o3 “The... Read more
(3/3) Year 8 also listened to this amazing podcast http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0005f14 with @MichaelRosenYes
(2/3) “The Perseverance” is a book about communication and connection, about cultural inheritance, about identity in a hearing world that takes everything for granted, about the dangers we may find—both... Read more
(1/3) Year 8 have been responding to two poems 'Sound Machine' and 'Jamaican British' in the collection #ThePerseverance by #RaymondAntrobus. Click on the link to see their amazing responses https://padlet.com/emcnally8/dq3uer33t64dk7o3
At St Mary's, senior girls take part in plenty of co-curricular clubs, from Badminton and Table Tennis to Current Affairs, Science Book Club and more! Today, year 12 girls made... Read more
At St Mary's, girls in the senior school have the opportunity to take part in plenty of co-curricular clubs, from Badminton and Table Tennis to Current Affairs, Science Book Club... Read more
This week sees the all-important elections for the new Head Girl and Games Captains! All the candidates from Y12 have created short videos for the students to watch. Students need... Read more
This week sees the all-important elections for the new Head Girl and Games Captains! All the candidates from Year 12 have created short videos for the students to watch. There... Read more
The 6C Clever Cookies outwit their opponents to claim victory in the Prep Big Quiz Bonanza! Congratulations Hans, Eliza, Vienna and Sofia. Super general knowledge, girls!
?Getting competitive over in Prep for the Y5&6 Big Quiz Bonanza final!?
?Getting competitive over in Prep for the Y5&6 Big Quiz Bonanza final!?@StMarysGXPrep https://t.co/JRq7eHaID9
Our psychology students are currently engrossed in a webinar hosted by the Freud Museum. I'm sure that some lively debate will ensue!
It's windy out but the beautiful blossom is holding on ?
Nine girls from across the school have sent entries in for the Royal Academy Young Artists' Summer Show. As you can see their work is absolutely stunning; well done, girls!... Read more
St Mary’s School has a small number of spaces remaining for our Nursery class in September, based in our brand new facility Little St Mary’s. Please contact our Registrar, Mrs... Read more
Tennis is up and running now at St Mary's in this Trinity term. We have lots to offer on the courts; lessons, clubs and an external tennis club too! Get... Read more
Incredible! @ISAsportUK https://twitter.com/StMarysGXSports/status/1388082863824855042
Inspired by poet #RaymondAntrobus and artist @chrisunkim, Year 8 are exploring how captioning sound through the use of synesthesia and intense imagery creates a beautiful poetic art form.
Harsimran, Y7, is a "Carnegie Shadower" along with the rest of Book Club, and she recently read @CILIPCKG nominated book Run, Rebel by @ManjeetMann "This book is truly a page-turner... Read more
Harsimran, Year 7, is a "Carnegie Shadower" along with the rest of Book Club, and she recently read nominated book Run, Rebel by Manjeet Mannhas. This is what she had... Read more
Well done to the Senior students who have taken part in a @UKMathsTrust individual competition this week; the competition attracts over 700,000 top mathematicians each year. The standard of performance... Read more
Well done to the Senior students who have taken part in a United Kingdom Maths Trust individual competition this week; the competition attracts over 700,000 top mathematicians each year. The... Read more
For our charity day, Temple West have chosen to support @SBSisters. To raise awareness and funds they have donated money to wear mufty and organised a photo competition - can... Read more
Round 1 of the Year 5 & 6 Big Quiz Bonanza has been completed! The triumphant Clever Cookies in 6C are looking forward to meeting Intelligenz from 6H and the... Read more
Thank you to @HolroydHowe for their informative nutritional talk and to the parents who attended last night's virtual event. Information regarding class representatives will be coming out shortly!
Thank you to parents who attended the Holroyd Howe nutritional evening last night. Information regarding class representatives will be coming out shortly!
Register for a Stay & Play at Little St Mary's here https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/
Mr Haydn-Slater, Head of RS, is delighted to be welcoming University of Reading Professor, Helen Parish, today to discuss all things magic, miracles and misogyny with Sixth Form students.
Year 5 Scientists counting the number of drops of water needed to dissolve 5g of candy floss!
The @StMarys_DofE training weekend was a total success! They now look forward to the Assessed expeditions at the end of June when hopefully they can camp and the weather will... Read more
Happy St George's Day #StGeorgesDay2021! The sun is shining and the Cherry Tree is almost in full bloom. Have a lovely weekend everyone and enjoy the signs of Spring all... Read more
Happy St George's Day! The sun is shining and the Cherry Tree is almost in full bloom. Have a lovely weekend everyone and enjoy the signs of Spring all around... Read more
Year 9 have been working hard on creating tonal studies of crushed coke cans, as part of their Pop Art project. Amazing!
Year 5 are very excited to be back in school after the Easter break and learning Spanish once again! This week we have revised our colours and numbers by playing... Read more
Our Year 12s are taking part (virtually) in the UCAS Discovery day today @ucas_online. A great opportunity for them to interact with universities, colleges and employers and get advice from... Read more
We are delighted to welcome the girls back to begin the Trinity term in the sunshine. Athletics tracks marked out and ready for action too!
St Mary’s School has a small number of spaces remaining for our Reception class in September, based in our brand new facility Little St Mary’s. Please contact our Registrar, Mrs... Read more
Girls in Year 1 to 6 can enter the ISA handwriting competition ?? You need to write on plain paper but can use a line guide! More details here https://www.isaschools.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ISA-Handwriting-Rules-and-guidelines-2021.pdf
The many looks of our beautiful and iconic cherry tree! Will it be in blossom by the time Trinity term starts? ?
What’s everyone reading at the moment? (Pictured two Year 7 Book Club members!) ?
Y4 were very excited to find out that their dragon egg has hatched! The girls were thrilled and have decided to name her Aqua because of her colour. They also... Read more
Year 4 were very excited to find out that their dragon egg has hatched! Mrs Burton took the egg home and came downstairs to find a baby dragon in her... Read more
Good luck to our St Mary’s Equestrian Team - Heather, Lilly and Taya, who are all competing over the Easter Holidays! ?
We are so excited to be taking part in Macmillan Children’s Books’ Virtually Together Festival with Baroness @FloellaBenjamin in just under a month - the countdown is on! @StMarysGXPrep
We are so excited to be taking part in Macmillan Children’s Books’ Virtually Together Festival with Baroness Floella Benjamin in our Prep Department, in just under a month. We'll be... Read more
As part of their North America topic, Year 6 took on an extension challenge to see if they could remember all 50 states of the USA. They were introduced to... Read more
Before Easter at Lego Club the girls had great fun building tree houses. They had to make sure their tree houses had more than one level!
Throwback Thursday to our Pets Reading Competition - we got some brilliant entries! ?
If you are supporting someone revising this Easter, take a look at these top tips from @LivUni https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/2021/01/22/knowhow-top-10-revision-tips-3/
A huge well done to Varonica, Year 1, who took these amazing photos today with a little help from her mummy! Amazing, Varonica!
How about testing your photography skills during the Easter holidays and taking some fabulous snaps like these winning entries for our House Photography Competition ? ?
We are delighted to share the highlights of our Scholars’ Recital ? https://youtu.be/RDJ7nb8KflU
We are delighted to share the highlights of our fantastic Scholars’ Recital ? https://youtu.be/RDJ7nb8KflU A taster of the wonderful evening provided by the talented St Mary's music, drama and dance... Read more
We hope you’ve all had a lovely Easter ??
Throwback Thursday to some Sixth Form football with Mr Dodd! ??
We couldn't be together for Final Assembly but it was still very special. The different year groups had their own individual celebrations too. Also a special mention to Poppy A... Read more
The @HolroydHowe team have come up trumps again with a delicious array of Easter Treats for the girls! Happy Easter everyone!
Edward Watson from mindset coaching company InnerDrive ran a workshop Y12 today. The Student Leadership workshop introduced students to the principles of leadership and was particularly useful to those who... Read more
Edward Watson from mindset coaching company InnerDrive ran a workshop at St Mary’s for our Year 12 girls this morning. InnerDrive draws from traditional areas of performance and sport psychology,... Read more
The Prep girls had such a brilliant time with Teach Rex. They had the opportunity to film their own movie using a green screen; here’s Year 1 as they explore... Read more
Did Mrs Carney manage to sneak past the dragon?!
Years 1 and 2 are having a brilliant session with Teach Rex - they're really holding their own with that big dragon!
The Oxbridge Prep Group meets weekly with Mrs Cork to support girls with the extra activities that an application to Oxford or Cambridge University entails. This year we have seven... Read more
Year 2 are getting excited about spreading some Easter cheer to Swarthmore House this afternoon!
Sixth Form netball club this lunchtime! Goal? Or not?!
Stunning range of talent at this week's Scholars' Recital. Video coming soon!
Stunning range of talent at this week's Scholars' Recital. Video coming soon! #Scholarships @ISAartsUK
Incredible standard of cakes for this year’s Bake Off in Senior House! Look out for lots more photos in Friday’s newsletter; results to be announced at the end of term!... Read more
Year 9 got into the Easter spirit this week and made these incredible creme egg chocolate brownie cupcakes! Yum!
The Senior girls have been busy this morning practising for tonight's first ever joint Scholars Recital; this is just a selection of the scholars! The recording of the recital will... Read more
The Senior girls have been busy this morning practising for tonight's first ever joint Music, Dance and Drama Scholars Recital; this is just a selection of the scholars! The recording... Read more
In Y6 D&T the girls designed a product to help make the MOVE from Prep School to Senior School SMOOTH! Click on the link to see some of the girls'... Read more
Here is Rosie's fabulous Smooth Move advert.
Here is Eden, Year 6's, "Smooth Move" advert - amazing!
In Design & Technology, the topic this term for Year 6 was the ‘Smooth Move’ project. The girls designed a PRODUCT to help make the MOVE from Prep School to... Read more
Our chefs have prepared a wonderfully colourful 'Spring' themed lunch today full of fresh vegetables alongside a delicious choice of lasagne, spaghetti, fajitas, jacket potatoes, soup and salads. It smells... Read more
Open Day Registrations are now live! Prep Open Morning (Nursery to Year 6) on Friday 14th May 10am Senior Open Day (Year 7 to 13) on Saturday 15th May 9am... Read more
Great to see Media Club back in business! The students are filming their own mockumentary on online school...! @GSAUK
Congratulations to winning Maths team Aoife C, Stella L and Isabelle N who took part in the @UKMathsTrust Year 10 Maths Feast! Teams of students tested their Maths skills with... Read more
Great to see Media Club back in business! The students are filming their own mockumentary on online school...!
Today we celebrate a rather big birthday; St Mary's is 149! We marked the occasion with a lovely school (Zoom) assembly and of course, lots of birthday cake! Happy Birthday... Read more
Mrs Adams had a real treat today when she was invited to sample the Year 12’s delicious three course meals they had prepared for their assessments.
Mrs Adams had a real treat today when she was invited to sample the Year 12’s delicious three course meals they had prepared for their assessment.
***We made it to Tokyo!*** Huge congratulations to all the students and staff who contributed to us “travelling” a huge 13828.04km over the past few weeks—just far enough to get... Read more
Thought-provoking assembly today from Millie and Roop for Kirk's Charity Day and some brilliant performances for the Masked Singer... but who's that behind the mask??
To celebrate #StPatricksDay our catering team have baked some beautiful cakes! As you can see they are being very much enjoyed!
For anyone interested in a career in #science there is virtual tour of the Lab of Molecular Biology in Cambridge: https://www3.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/sites/cambridgefestival/ on Saturday 27th March and as it is being... Read more
World Sleep Day is this Friday, 19th March, and you can find out more about helping your family get better sleep by signing up to this free webinar by Dr... Read more
Tomorrow is Kirk's Charity Day for @SRTRC_England Show Racism the Red Card! £1 to wear Sports Kit and/or something red. £2 for full mufti. Enter the Masked Singer competition to... Read more
Tomorrow is Kirk's Charity Day for Show Racism the Red Card! £1 to wear Sports Kit and/or something red. £2 for full mufti. Enter the Masked Singer competition to win... Read more
Year 11 GCSE Drama students have been rehearsing monologues in preparation for their Component 3 Drama exam, indoors and outdoors! Excellent work, Year 11.
Next week we celebrate 149 years of our wonderful school! Next Friday we will also celebrate our return to school, on the day that marks one whole year since we... Read more
Here's a treat for a Friday! Year 10 made shortbread in their lesson, reviewing their knowledge on Shortening and Dextrinisation. Delicious!
Mr Haydn-Slater’s Year 13 RS students and their special back-to-school care packs complete with philosophers painted on by Mr Haydn-Slater himself!
This week, Year 5 made the most of being back together and acted out The Tempest in the Prep Department playground during their English lesson. They created freeze frames for... Read more
?Good luck to all our Year 2 girls and external candidates sitting the Year 3 Scholarship assessment today. Lots of fun activities planned too, so it should be a good... Read more
Amazing, lucky Year 13! https://twitter.com/GeekTeacherUK/status/1369943231077748740
On Friday we had the pleasure of welcoming Lauren Williams to the St Mary's community, to deliver a speech to the Senior girls regarding her sporting career as a Team... Read more
Thank you so much to @laurenwills_99 for talking to our Senior girls on Friday, covering everything from your sporting career to studying at Uni, and even leading the students in... Read more
Big smiles today as these delicious cupcakes awaited the girls in the dining room! @HolroydHowe?
Huge congratulations to Amelia G, Year 9, who achieved third place in the KS3 section of the ISA's Musical Theatre Competition! There were over 200 entrants from around the country... Read more
Huge congratulations to Amelia G, Y9, who achieved third place in the KS3 section of the @ISAartsUK Musical Theatre Competition! Amelia sang a beautiful rendition of The Audition Song from... Read more
The Senior Hall is bustling today for Year 7's Enterprise Day! Mrs Barber has set the girls the task of coming up with an idea for Mother's Day; this can... Read more
Celebrating these little women, and all the girls and women at St Mary's, today and every day! #InternationalWomensDay
And we’re back! (Nearly!) So lovely to hear noise again around the school ?
Y2 had their last form time together from home today and decided it was time to bake and eat cake before 9:30. Lots of the cakes rose higher than the... Read more
A well oiled machine at school today for covid testing, amazing job!
Thank you for sending in your wonderful World Book Day photos! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/videos/234005001760887
Thank you for sending in all your wonderful photos!
Remember to upload your distances for Gerrards Cross to Tokyo- you’ve got until tomorrow afternoon!! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hK-ipjFjlkugaHYuI9-ZUk5miAgwBLVFohgnMo5dvexUNEw1WFlWTUU1SVlRQjhVVTZGVldONUQyTi4u
Maisie’s first (Year 3) and last (Year 13) World Book Day costumes - she has never missed one ?
There are some wonderful World Book Day costume photos coming in! Please send them to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk for sharing on social media and the newsletter. Here's Mog, Dorothy (and Toto) from... Read more
World Book Day celebrations in school today! ?
Happy #WorldBookDay from everyone at St Mary’s! @StMarysGXPrep
Happy #WorldBookDay from everyone at St Mary’s!
We can't wait to see the Prep girls' costumes for World Book Day tomorrow! Please send any photos you are happy for us to share on social media and in... Read more
We can't wait to see the girls' costumes for World Book Day tomorrow! Please send any photos you are happy for us to share on social media and in the... Read more
We are delighted to share our new aerial tour of the school - click here to explore St Mary's! https://tours.e4education.co.uk/st_marys_independent_school/
Out Virtual Open Day has started! Mrs Adams is currently making her speech, which is being recorded if you would like to catch up at another time.
Former St Mary’s Head Girl, Annicke, spoke to the MedSoc group about her experiences applying for medicine. Annicke also spoke the importance of balancing work and her interests at university.... Read more
Thank you so much, Annicke! Former Head Girl, Annicke, joined the MedSoc meeting to share her experiences about applying for Medicine. After reflecting on the application process and her time... Read more
Today, girls in Prep joined David Walliams' World Book Day assembly. He spoke about his books, his characters and how he copes with writer's block. David said he was inspired... Read more
For our Virtual Open Day tomorrow, Wednesday 3rd March, Mrs Adams, Headmistress, will be making a live speech at 9am. Click here to access the zoom link and find out... Read more
Virtual Open Day is tomorrow! There will be new content to see including an aerial tour of the school. If you've signed up for a live chat, look out for... Read more
Students! Try to challenge yourself to get involved in at least two of our suggested Co-Curricular activities each week. How about making a lockdown memory box as a reminder of... Read more
Students! Try to challenge yourself to get involved in at least two of our suggested Co-Curricular activities each week. Look on the Co-Curricular page on Firefly to see what you... Read more
Amy, Year 5, is getting ready for World Book Day with Mrs Brandano's dog, Piplino!
Good morning and hello to March! ? How about trying out this March Mindfulness Calendar this month?
Our Prep Harvest Fundraiser helped contribute to this wonderful cause! “With your help, we managed to raise an incredible £2.6 million for the Living with Wildlife appeal between January and... Read more
We are looking forward to celebrating #WorldBookDay with lots of exciting activities! Don't forget you can get a token for a £1 book! https://twitter.com/WorldBookDayUK/status/1364893257688375298
Look out in this Friday's newsletter to find out how Rebecca K in Year 13's flag design made it the whole way to Antarctica!
Rosie in Year 9 is making a beautiful flamingo themed ball-gown. This is the train of the dress which she has started, using machine embroidery to create an abstract flamingo... Read more
We've had some amazing "pets reading" photos in Senior House for the World Book Day competition, from staff too! Keep them coming and upload to the task page: https://stmarysgx.fireflycloud.net/set-tasks/16202
After researching British Cuisine, Year 9 chose a recipe to cook inspired by traditional British ingredients and dishes. Millie D rose brilliantly to the challenge creating this fantastic Afternoon Tea;... Read more
After researching British Cuisine, the Y9 chose a recipe to cook inspired by traditional British ingredients and dishes. Millie D rose brilliantly to the challenge creating this fantastic Afternoon Tea;... Read more
We are more than half way to the Tokyo Olympics! Please continue to update the form! As a collective group, we have travelled 4992km, so we are over half way.... Read more
We are more than half way to the Tokyo Olympics! Thank you to everyone who has sent in their distance travelled during half term, can you please continue to update... Read more
Rocky Deadman is ready to study Economics with his St Mary’s pencil!
Senior House World Book Day Competition - take a photo of your pet reading! Upload your photos here: https://stmarysgx.fireflycloud.net/set-tasks/16202
This free Webinar may be of interest to parents. The Resilient Family - Rayden Solicitors and Dr Kathy Weston discuss children's digital 'anxiety', screen safety and managing cyber security. Click... Read more
Year 1 have done some brilliant work on their favourite season! Some of the girls even did some extra research and found facts about their season that Miss Connell didn’t... Read more
We hope you’ve all had a lovely half term! Here is the wonderful compilation of all the amazing positivity posters you have sent in, made by the Year 7 Media... Read more
Salma and Mia’s amazing pancakes - yum! ?
Remember to email your pancake photos to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk today!
A message from the Prep teachers! Have a wonderful half term, everyone.
Teddy’s super horse, Amazon! ? ?
Mrs Deadman’s dogs kept the study group company last week! Shortly after, 6C enjoyed debating 'Should pets should be allowed in school' during their Form time. Some very convincing arguments... Read more
Mrs Williams has been keeping her Y7 and 9 English classes busy! Y9 had to take on the role of the Inspector and solve clues to find key props for... Read more
Herbert the Horse ? - the Crazy Creature created by some of the Prep teachers .....Come on girls, you can do better than this! All of Prep have the afternoon... Read more
Gorgeous biscuits for the staff who have been in school this term ?
Thank you to Miss Connell for sharing this wonderful link ? https://fb.watch/3u6TtUV9F_/
In Topic this term Year 1 have been learning about toys in the past. As a final lesson Miss Connell gave them the task of designing a new toy for... Read more
As part of Safer Internet day on Tuesday, Year 5 have been thinking about who they can trust when online, and who they can trust to talk to offline. They... Read more
Some Y10 students have taken part in maths enrichment activities during lockdown, from the Further Maths Support Programme. Stella & Aoife did the school proud by working out the algebraic... Read more
Some Year 10 students have taken part in two maths enrichment activities during lockdown, delivered by webinar by the FMSP - Further Maths Support Programme, to promote the study of... Read more
We hope our Prep girls are busy planning their Crazy Creatures for tomorrow’s House event. Here are some useful items to help you build your creature. Don’t forget to donate... Read more
The girls in Prep have been spreading happiness in the wider community by saying Thank You, Well Done, Keep on Going. This is the focus of our whole school PSHCE... Read more
Mrs Larkins’ Year 9 Drama students took the opportunity to take some time away from their screens to design campsite sets for their work on The Urban Girl’s Guide to... Read more
Our caterers care about sustainability and are keen for our students to understand it ? https://twitter.com/HolroydHowe/status/1356157086409715716
Vienna in Year 6 has created this brilliant video showing her progress as she does a beautiful drawing of a dog. Amazing work, Vienna! https://www.facebook.com/217598038273153/videos/199215945279328
Vienna in Year 6 has created this brilliant video showing her progress as she does a beautiful drawing of a dog. Amazing work, Vienna!
#SaferInternetDay This year's focus is on “an internet we trust” and this morning Mrs Kingston presented an assembly that focused on the unbelievable internet - i.e. lots of information, quick... Read more
"Safer Internet Day" This year's focus is on “an internet we trust” and this morning Mrs Kingston presented an assembly that focused on the unbelievable internet - i.e. lots of... Read more
It may have been bitterly cold outside this morning but that didn’t stop Harleen from getting a bit of fresh air and exercise! All ready to tackle the day ahead.... Read more
*Co-curricular idea* How about learning a new language on Duolingo or learning about your family history. A really important way of finding out about the past is through oral history... Read more
Please send your photos of spending time outdoors, getting some fresh air, like Lily here with Buddy in -1 weather! Email cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk
Sixth Form Enrichment this week got the students up and moving, whilst also learning valuable life skills. Sanjeev Mehta from Krav Maga Defence Tactics introduced the girls to simple but... Read more
Top tips for parents this #SaferInternetDay - listening to your child will give you the best possible idea of how to support them. Not sure where to begin? Have a... Read more
Here is Suhavi in Year 3 giving a weather report for Spain. She has been learning about the different climates of the world and she chose to report on a... Read more
Diya created this lovely poster remembering #CaptainTomMoore Well done, Diya!
Rebecca K, Sixth Form, has been rehearsing and performing for Dance during lockdown, including her A Level Dance exam practical work.. Stunning! https://www.facebook.com/217598038273153/videos/737808066876074
Rebecca K, Sixth Form, has been rehearsing and performing for Dance during lockdown, including her A Level Dance exam practical work.. Stunning! When this happens, it's usually because the owner... Read more
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Tomorrow is Safer Internet Day and this week, across the school, we will have lots of activities on. The campaign this yr focuses on how we can decide what to... Read more
Tomorrow is Safer Internet Day and this week, across the school, we will have lots of activities on. The campaign this year focuses on how we can decide what to... Read more
A great opportunity for those parents wishing to learn more about the different presentation of autism (often relevant in the case of girls) - the evening course starts today or... Read more
Here's Lily getting her daily exercise with Buddy! How will you get yours this week?
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
An absolutely brilliant book review from Jayna, Year 1, on a chapter book she has just read. Well done, Jayna! https://www.facebook.com/217598038273153/videos/720355725331868
An absolutely brilliant book review from Jayna, Year 1, on a chapter book she has just read. Well done, Jayna!
Nirvaiya had lots of fun at her first Sporty Superstar session with Miss Trangmar yesterday afternoon! For EYFS and Year 1-2, every Thursday at 1 pm on Zoom!
Thank you Nikita for your positive message ?
Don't forget to upload your photos to the SMS Challenges page - we are loving the doggy pictures!
Contemporary Dance Club is TODAY 4-5pm and is open to all students!
Mrs Brereton set Year 3 the challenge of making something from an eggbox. Egg-cellent creations, girls!
*Co-curricular* As we have been focusing on Mental Health this week, how about trying out Headspace. This is a great app which you can get on your phone to help... Read more
Try to challenge yourself to get involved in at least two of our suggested Co-Curricular activities each week. Look on the Co-Curricular page on Firefly to see what you can... Read more
Exercise is so important for mental health! This week for the weekly work out we are going to slow things down a little bit and focus more on Yoga poses... Read more
It's Inside Out Day! An awareness campaign that aims to enable young people to start talking about their mental health. How someone looks on the outside doesn’t necessarily reflect how... Read more
It's Inside Out Day today! Inside Out Day during Children’s Mental Health Week is an awareness campaign that aims to enable young people to start talking about their mental health.... Read more
Scarlett, Year 2, has been learning about Transparent and Opaque materials in Science! @StMarysScienceD
Scarlett, Year 2, has been learning about Transparent and Opaque materials in Science!
Free webinar by Author Sally Gardner exploring how we can create stories both with and without words. https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/events/free-webinar-just-because-you-cant-spell-doesnt-mean-you-dont-love-words Wednesday 3rd February 2021 7:00pm - 8:00pm
During National Children's Mental Health week the Senior students are taking part in the Great Exhibition started by Sir Antony Gormley, the theme being "express yourself" The whole family can... Read more
Y1 have continued learning about the seasons and this week was all about summer! In summer the sun shines so bright that it creates very strong shadows. Y1 made their... Read more
We love seeing your remote learning set ups! Here’s Imogen, Year 7, all set up for the school day.
Hop on over to our Old Girls' facebook page to see what some of our alumnae are up to now! A more recent "Where are you now?" this week as... Read more
Take care of your own mental health, too! Classes available for teachers and parents from local @BucksMind charity.
*Current Affairs Club is every Wednesday at 1.30pm* Last week, Laura W Y12 presented on the recent protests in Thailand, which began in early 2020. Laura was born in Thailand... Read more
Try to challenge yourself to get involved in at least two of our suggested Co-Curricular activities each week in Senior House - see the Firefly page for details! Don't forget... Read more
Getting outside is good for your mental health but paddling at this time of year is a bit of a killer says Mrs Deadman? just back from a 5 mile... Read more
Yoga Club starts on Monday after school at 4pm and is open to all students. Everyone is welcome, so please join in! The class will finish at 5pm, and don't... Read more
Yoga Club starts on Monday after school at 4pm and is open to all students. It is an excellent form of exercise for the mind and body and will be... Read more
Rosie M in Year 9 has been practising her Textiles skills at home and has found a real talent that she is enjoying and developing! Well done, Rosie!
Harleen's incredible creation for Funky Hair Friday today with Miss Sweeney and Year 4!
Early Years had a visit from Bob- the man on the moon in their form time today!
The Admin team gathered today to sing a very happy birthday to a very special Head’s PA! ?6??0???
To cheer themselves up this morning, Year 1 practised their biggest smiles and then had a game of musical bumps! Well done to Carmen our musical bumps champion! Year 1... Read more
Don't forget to join Latham's quiz at 1pm! Zoom link on student briefing!
Tomorrow is our first ever House Charity Fundraising Day, run by Latham’s Riya K, Y13, raising funds for the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust, now known as Blueprint for All. Please... Read more
Tomorrow is our first ever House Charity Fundraising Day, run by Latham’s Riya K, Year 13. This is an event raising funds for the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust, now known... Read more
Nirvaiya did a great job finding and measuring worms for her Forest School activity today!
There are so many co-curricular opportunities on offer in Senior House! Drama Club is taking place on Tuesdays 4-5pm in TEAMS, and they are working on "Our Day Out" as... Read more
Y4 wrote their own snow poems in English to celebrate the arrival of the snow last weekend! They thought carefully about how the snow looks, how it feels and how... Read more
Year 1 have been doing some amazing Peter Rabbit art. Well done, girls!
Scarlett, Year 2, with her Spurs snowman!
Snowmen, snow angels, and are those fox prints? At Snowy St Mary’s. ??
The girls in school have been making the most of the snow, too! ??
St Mary's Sunday Snow Spectacular - enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/217598038273153/videos/1127909270985006
?Send your photos by 9am tomorrow morning, we’ve had some amazing ones, thank you! ? ?? Send your snow pictures to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk for a special St Mary’s snow compilation! ??
?? Send your snow pictures to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk for a special St Mary’s snow compilation! ??
Last Friday, as part of their Enrichment Talks programme, our Sixth Formers were fortunate to hear Rachel Horne, newsreader for ‘The Chris Evans Breakfast Show’ on Virgin Radio. More in... Read more
This morning Mrs Webster and Oscar enjoyed reading some children's stories to Year 9. Each of which have strong and powerful messages for the girls to consider. Have a look... Read more
Miss Rose set the girls in EYFS a challenge to find our more about an element of space. Kaira has produced her own space news! I think we may have... Read more
Sandwiches to take to the moon made by the Early Years girls. Yum! ?
There are so many essay competitions open for Y12 students, and we have an enthusiastic group of students who are considering entering some of them! They spent a lunchtime receiving... Read more
Eden, Year 6, and Savannah, Year 8, have been busy in the kitchen! Eden made her family a delicious dessert, and for Savannah's F&N lesson she cooked fajitas! Yum, well... Read more
Nancy, Reception, loved making her sandwich to go the moon today in English! Whatever Next!
Today was Wacky Wednesday again in Year 5, and today we all sported our favourite crazy socks! We have also been sharing our 'Top Tips for organisation' this week- well... Read more
Year 9 are having a brilliant GCSE Options Day! They've listened to some inspiring careers talks on all manner of subjects including Dentistry and Design! Next up- subjects carousel!
Virtual Open Day - Getting to Know us Better Wednesday 3rd March 2021 This event will be for anyone looking from Nursery all the way up to Sixth Form. We... Read more
This event will be for anyone looking from Nursery all the way up to Sixth Form. We will be running live chats with teachers where you can ask questions and... Read more
Mia enjoyed Tangram Tuesday during Year 1 form time this morning!
Miss Connell read the story of Goldilocks and the 3 Bears to Y1 and then set them a task of making a video to Baby Bear. They had to think... Read more
Miss Connell read the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears to Year 1 and then set them a task of making a video to Baby Bear. They had to... Read more
A brilliant game of "higher or lower" for Early Years, with presenter...Mrs Smith!
Year 4 have been learning about tooth decay and cavities. They had to set up an investigation at home to find out about the effects of different drinks on their... Read more
Last Friday, as part of their Enrichment Talks programme, our Sixth Formers were fortunate to hear from Mrs Katie Yessen, Senior Manager, National Accounts Grocery for Coca Cola. In an... Read more
In Science, Y1 are learning about the seasons. The girls were given the task of creating snowflakes (as Miss Connell has been longing for some snow!) and Y1 were also... Read more
Who's having a go at the weekly workout this week? Bronze award: Complete workout once Silver award: Complete workout twice Gold award: Complete workout three times Let us know how... Read more
Good luck to all the Year 6 girls sitting their assessments remotely tomorrow!
Jessie, Year 8, made a delicious pasta bake in her F&N lesson! Jessie says - Thank you for the recipe it was yummy!
Year 4 celebrated the end of the week with "fancy dress Friyay", and a game of categories, whilst Year 5 did a mini muay Thai session this morning. Great start... Read more
Mr Gibb set his Year 13 class the task to teach a live lesson on a poem from their A level Modern Poetry Anthology and they were fantastic. Maisie, Dasha... Read more
Mr Gibb set his Y13 class the task to teach a live lesson on a poem from our A level Modern Poetry Anthology and they were fantastic. The students designed... Read more
Early Years were read the story of “Whatever Next”today. They were then challenged by Miss Rose to create their own rocket and retell the story. Amazing, girls, and Miss Rose!
Harleen, Y4, has been very busy and so engaged with her lessons. For her Science investigation Harleen found out how different drinks affect teeth. Then this morning she was super... Read more
For Forest School, the girls had to collect leaves and make a collage or a leaf crown. Nirvaiya collected many leaves and she made a leaf crown ???? What an... Read more
Poppy, Year 3, took her PE lesson outside today, and did some sprints in the garden, giving pup Beau some exercise too!
In Year 12 Food & Nutrition the students were focussing on extending their complex presentation techniques using fruit and vegetables, and chocolate (trying to achieve a balance!) We think you'll... Read more
Year 5 enjoyed Hectic Hair for Wacky Wednesday today! We went on a scavenger hunt around the house, the first stop being to look for something fluffy! It was lovely... Read more
You can still see everything our wonderful school has to offer by attending our Virtual Open Day. https://www.stmarysopenday.com/ St Mary’s School Virtual Open DayScroll to see more Welcome to our... Read more
Year 7 have been making some scrumptious fruit crumbles this week in Food & Nutrition with Mrs Martin, yum!
Having fun syncing routines in Sixth Form PE! https://t.co/i5BVVuvJ7j
Amazing monster making in KS1 Art Club today!
Can you guess what sound Nursery are learning this week? ?
Some Year 12 Focaccia Art for a Monday morning, delicious and beautiful!
And they’re off! Good luck on your assessed DofE expedition, girls!
The girls were very enthusiastic in supporting #MacmillanCoffeeMorning today! Who wouldn't be when faced with these delicious cakes?!
Making Marble Runs in Science Explorers Club! ? https://t.co/MQLXYUaaHh
Making Marble Runs in Science Explorers Club! ?
As part of their Enrichment Talks programme, our Sixth Formers were fortunate to hear from two employees of @cytiva a company improving access to life-changing therapies that transform human health.... Read more
As part of their Enrichment Talks programme, our Sixth Formers were fortunate to hear from two employees of Cytiva, a company improving access to life-changing therapies that transform human health.... Read more
Year 6 this week took part in a rap battle! They have been learning about the Magna Carta and then they wrote a rap from the point of view from... Read more
Early Years have been learning about their bodies this week. Today we have read "Funny Bones" and the girls are working hard on various activities!
Year 3 have been studying Stone Age cave art. They looked at a range of real examples and tried discovering what messages they got from the art work. They studied... Read more
Ball skills in Year 2 last week!
Stunning drone footage from Mrs Williams ?
Year 12 Media students took advantage of the fine weather today to take some practice shots for our Virtual Whole School Open Day!
Early Years working hard on their phonics this morning!
Year 6 have been making the most of the sunshine this morning! They have been acting out their own Macbeth play scripts, namely the scene where Macbeth and Banquo meet... Read more
The sun shone on St Mary's this morning for our inaugural Flag Ceremony. Last year's Head Girl, Dayna, passed over the badge, lowered the flag and it was raised again... Read more
Today we all went foraging in the woods, hunting for special things among the flora and fauna of our Forest School. We were lucky to spot some beautiful crocuses! We... Read more
Last Friday, as part of their Enrichment Talks programme, our Sixth Form students were given the opportunity to listen to Justine Ayto, Partner at the law firm Mishcon de Reya.... Read more
As part of their Enrichment Talks programme, our Sixth Form students were given the opportunity to listen to Justine Ayto, Partner at the law firm Mishcon de Reya. They learnt... Read more
This year our Open Day will take place virtually with videos, speeches and materials for you to engage with. This content will all be available to view from Saturday 10th... Read more
This year our Open Day will run a bit differently, owing to the current situation with coronavirus, with our priority being to keep all visitors, students and staff safe whilst... Read more
In RE Year 1 are learning to appreciate Creation. In this week's lesson they were allowed to create whatever they wanted using collage materials and we thought about how we... Read more
St Mary’s looking lovely in the September summer sunshine ?
Something fun and sweet for Year 11 RS students! They were recapping Islamic Festivals. Using strawberry laces, they mapped out different images and symbols that reflected their learning.
Our new Steel Pan Drum Club got off to a great start today! Within 20 minutes they'd mastered Bob Marley's 'Three Little Birds'! We can't wait to hear more!
Year 5 made a scale model of the Solar System in the Rose Garden using fruit!
Mrs Adams was pleased to present students with their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh certificates in assembly today, and to also talk to the girls about connecting and kindness.
Yesterday the Sixth Form enjoyed a team-building afternoon run by one of the British Army Outreach teams & took part in three problem-solving activities including building a wooden tank without... Read more
The Early Years girls have been having a great time with the outdoor space at Little St Mary’s!
Mrs Murray, our Senior House Librarian, is delighted to have welcomed so many enthusiastic Year 7 girls to the library! Three of them have even set up their own mini... Read more
Year 1 had a lovely time exploring outside as part of their R.E lesson yesterday. This term's topic is all about Creation so the girls took time to look at... Read more
The Nursery girls are settling in and working hard!
Year 8's PSHCE topic is Random Acts of Kindness and they are being challenged to complete as much of the September Kindness calendar as possible: https://www.actionforhappiness.org/self-care-september Perhaps our St Mary's... Read more
Year 7 English getting off to a studious start with their book reviews!
It's wonderful to see the Senior girls brightening up the Cedar Lawn again, and in and around the school this lunchtime!
The Reception girls are loving Little St Mary's!
We're so excited to welcome Nursery and Reception back soon and into our beautiful new building, Little St Mary's. Here's a sneak peek!
First of staff inset days today! It’s a beautiful day to be back and we can’t wait to start welcoming the girls back on Thursday ?
The sun shone as our Y11 girls collected their GCSE results this morning. 15% were at Grade 9, the very highest A*grade, 35% at Grade 9 and 8, 62% at... Read more
Some more gorgeous photos from A level results day! This cohort achieved 50% A*-A and 79% A*-B grades and we couldn’t be more proud!
Annie & Dayna!
In an examination year full of uncertainty, we are delighted that the majority of Y13 have achieved their desired place at university. Mrs Adams , Headmistress said, "I am incredibly... Read more
Lots of smiling faces this morning for A level results day, well done Year 13!
Can you help former Head Girl Emily and her siblings? See pictures for details.
Early Years watched their caterpillars turn into a chrysalis but sadly they didn’t hatch in time for the end of term. This morning Mrs Smith released the butterflies ? https://youtu.be/LH5xIeX65gA
?Lovely to see Year 13 for breakfast goodbyes this morning!?
Lovely to see Year 13 for breakfast goodbyes this morning!
Annie! Brilliant job, Year 6! ?
We hope you tuned into the virtual final assembly and found out who won the House cup...! ??
This year’s Speech Day took on a very different form to what we are all used to, but it was still very special! With speeches from Chair of Governors, Mr... Read more
Fantastic online Speech Day with Chair of Govs, Mr Wilson, Headmistress Mrs Adams, our outgoing Head Girl, Dayna, and brilliant guest speaker, @ella_podmore who spoke passionately to the girls about... Read more
If you fancy trying your hand at some baking this summer, Olivia W in Year 9 has made this fantastic video about how to make a Banoffee traybake. Amazing work!... Read more
EYFS and Year 1 both had busy days! EYFS harvested their crop of potatoes ? and cooked them in Forest School! Whilst Y1 had a great ocean themed arts and... Read more
?In Year 8 Media Club today, Maya B shared her fabulous dystopian film trailer animation with the club. This is her superb storyboard.?
In Year 8 Media Club today, Maya B shared her fabulous dystopian film trailer animation with the club. This is her superb storyboard.
6H have been designing a new Nike Blazer Trainer. Their designs were inspired by street art and graffiti. They all produced fantastic designs and then made prototypes of their trainers.... Read more
?7KK enjoying a socially-distanced game of football rounders and well-deserved ice lolly yesterday! So lovely to see our Year 7s in school ??
7KK enjoying a socially-distanced game of football rounders and well-deserved ice lolly yesterday! So lovely to see our Year 7s in school ?
Early Years are ready for their Teddy Bears picnic! Complete with home made bears this year!
In Science the Year 5 girls were challenged to build a variety of models from Lego Technic demonstrating the principles of first, second and third class levers, pulleys and gears.... Read more
To finish the Year 5 Science course, we re-visited the "Simple Mechanisms" topic from earlier this academic year. Year 5 girls were challenged to build a variety of models from... Read more
Y8 have been celebrating the culmination of all the amazing work they have achieved, exploring and learning about the dystopian genre, and the students have amalgamated all this learning into... Read more
EYFS had their own Sports Day today! Lots of sporting events and medals at the end! The girls were great competitors. Well done, Early Years! ??
Girls in Prep have been studying a composer each week and listening to a piece of their music. Nursery imagined looking at our planet from space, whilst listening to Zimmer's... Read more
?A socially distanced farewell for the amazing Mrs Roberts ??
A socially distanced farewell for the amazing Mrs Roberts ?
Year 7 have been learning about the weather this half term, and this week they were tasked with recording weather conditions in a diary over a week period. But to... Read more
In this week's Getting to Know You, find out which teacher once sent £3,000 worth of clothes to Victoria Beckham in a taxi...! Answer in Friday's newsletter!
Alicia B stormed ahead during Weekday Warrior and Friday was no exception! A total of 24km on Friday alone, wow! In Key stage 3, Megan was flying ahead, with Layla,... Read more
?This Global Digital History of Science Festival is a five-day online celebration run by the British Society for the History of Science featuring talks, discussions, workshops, performances, discussions, and more... Read more
This Global Digital History of Science Festival is a five-day online celebration run by the British Society for the History of Science featuring talks, discussions, workshops, performances, discussions, and more... Read more
Can you think of a better way to finish the week than with a Nursery v Reception Dance-Off? ?
So brilliant to have Year 5 back today, and they got straight back into their work! Well done, girls! ?
Year 12 have been filling in their UCAS applications today through a quest on Classcraft. Here's Olivia P with her team and Emma H with her team, The Banana Boys!
Year 4 we are so happy you are back at school! ?
Day 2 of weekday warrior was competitive! Amelia was up and out nice and early and she had completed 5k on her bike before 8am! Go Amelia!! There is no... Read more
Welcome back Year 5! ?
After seeing the devastating effects of Covid-19, Saana in Year 11 decided to make this brilliant video outlining what the virus is, and advice for limiting its spread. Amazing work,... Read more
Huge thanks to Lawrence Williams for creating this video of Year 7 students and their homemade instruments! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/videos/292263981892271/
Huge thanks to Lawrence Williams for creating this video of Year 7 students and their homemade instruments!
Year 8 have worked so hard today for Enterprise Day and the problem of water inequality.
Ella's brilliant, working water-filter! https://t.co/K5kDOJ1339
The amazing catering staff decided to join Year 1's wet break time dancing session today! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/videos/300739571062478/
The amazing catering staff decided to join Year 1's wet break time dancing session today!
It's Year 8 Enterprise Day! Their task today is to solve the problem of water inequality and design a suitable water filtration system to meet the needs of a certain... Read more
(2/2) Sarah prepared a video especially for the girls on their Enterprise Day. She spoke about her love for science and engineering and how she overcame doubt and discouragement from... Read more
(1/2) It's Y8 Enterprise Day! Their task today is to solve the problem of water inequality and design a suitable water filtration system to meet the needs of a certain... Read more
The Life After Covid Competition closes 10th July! The competition is open to students over the age of 14. Submit your entry as either a written article, short video or... Read more
The Life After Covid Competition closes 10th July! The competition is open to school, university and higher-education students over the age of 14. Submit your entry as either a written... Read more
The Early Years girls have been reading Goldilocks and the Three Bears. This morning they had a very messy welcome when they came to school! Baby bear had written a... Read more
A midweek treat for you. Smiles, by Minnie, Year 1 Smiles are precious, Smiles are sometimes sad, Smiles are sometimes happy, Smiles are free, Smiles are natural, Smiles are between... Read more
A great first day of weekday warriors in PE. Well done to the students who uploaded their distances on the form. It is great to hear of so many of... Read more
Absolutely amazing effort from the Senior girls, and teachers, yesterday for virtual Sports Day, well done! These are just some of the photos! https://www.facebook.com/pg/smsgx/photos/?tab=album&album_id=3416885658344359
Absolutely amazing effort from the Senior girls, and teachers, yesterday for virtual Sports Day, well done! These are just some of the photos! Absolutely amazing effort from the Senior girls,... Read more
Give our new RS Department @StMarysRS a follow!
Year 8 Media Club are continuing to plan their epic film for the ISA Film and Digital Art Competition! We can't wait to see what you come up with, girls!
The Nursery girls made s'mores in Forest School today!! They were SO yummy and thoroughly enjoyed by the girls... and their teachers!
Brilliant work, Scarlett! https://twitter.com/clive_david/status/1277663084702728199
Brilliant work from these Year 8 girls today for virtual Sports Day in Senior House! ?
Brilliant photos of Jessie taking part in Sports Day this afternoon!
Excitement! A fairy ring has appeared in the Year 1 area with gifts from fairyland! Miss Connell thinks the fairies were happy with their fairy doors and gardens! ?
Minne wrote this incredible poem, "Foggy Nights", completely independently - amazing job, Minnie! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/videos/687615761815441/
Minne wrote this incredible poem completely independently - amazing job, Minnie!
Good luck Senior girls, for Sports Day this afternoon! ?????
Mr Wilde and his Year 10 Maths class happy to be together today!
Our wonderful school has been shortlisted in the Girls’ School category for the Independent Schools of the Year 2020! https://www.independentschoolsoftheyear.co.uk/shortlist-2020/
Look closely around St Mary’s & you may find a fairy door! Y1 have been creating their very own fairy doors and gardens to entice the fairies, perhaps you will... Read more
Wonderful to have our Year 10 students back in school ?
Welcome back Year 4!
In their French lessons, Year 4 are learning about ‘la ville’. They created their own street and labelled the shops in French!
Year 7 Media Club entry for the Into Film "Nature in my Neighbourhood Competition" by Chloe P. Brilliant! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/videos/273718880402956/
Year 7 Media Club entry for the Into Film "Nature in my Neighbourhood Competition by Choe P. Brilliant!
Early Years have been making the most of the glorious weather today! ???
In Science Y1 are learning about inventors & learnt about an inventor who made a special sensory garden at the Eden Project. Y1 explored the school to find plants that... Read more
This was a fun warm-up in a Year 8 English lesson yesterday - in preparation of recording/writing their Movie trailer they explored Hollywood's 'what if?' high concept for a film.... Read more
?Wonderful to have Year 3 back and enjoying their lessons!?
Wonderful to have Year 3 back and enjoying their lessons!
This is the Year 8 Media Club entry for the Into Film "Nature in My Neighbourhood" competition, by Lily. Amazing work! https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2552796521701805
This is the Year 8 Media Club entry for the Into Film "Nature in My Neighbourhood" competition, by Lily. Amazing work!
Well done to Ramneet who learned how to ride her bike with no stabilisers at the weekend! ?
Year 1 made disgusting sandwiches like The Lighthouse Keeper, to try and deter the seagulls from eating them! The girls used jam, horseradish sauce, apple sauce, mustard, salt and pepper.... Read more
Oh yum! Well done, Zoya! https://twitter.com/shazia2o/status/1275070707446120448
EYFS had a special delivery of caterpillars this morning! They are very excited to watch their metamorphosis. ?
In their introductory lesson to The Nervous System topic, some Year 10 pupils made models of sensory, relay and motor neurones out of sweets. Yum! @StMarysScienceD
Mindful Monday! Monday comes around very quickly! The eighth Mindfulness task is available to view. A time to encourage your daughter to de-clutter and reduce stress. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z2dtHKHu1Q&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0N2HwIhHT2_1l1oAE14tP9GO35K3YWTa2kCJGwc-10j4xpgQcRzB5uk94
Mindful Monday! Monday comes around very quickly! The eighth Mindfulness task is available to view. A time to encourage your daughter to de-clutter and reduce stress.youtu.be/0z2dtHKHu1Q
After a brilliant week of activities the final results for Prep Virtual Sports Day are in! 4th: Latham: 240 3rd: Temple West 317 2nd: Butler 327 1st: Kirk 354! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/videos/3181064441959573/
After a brilliant week of activities, the final scores for Sports Day are...! 4th: Latham: 240 3rd: Temple West 317 2nd: Butler 327 1st: Kirk 354
Flash back to last year’s Prep Sports Day. It might be a little different this year, but staff are still excited to find out results!
This video is of Ramneet who worked hard learning to recognise coins and add money at home. In this video she has set up her own shop and is even... Read more
Another fabulous riding video, this time Amelia K in Year 8!
Another fabulous riding video, this time Amelia K in Year 8! https://t.co/Hvw4QuHdXI
Mrs Adams was delighted to welcome the new Head Girl team to school yesterday to receive their badges and have their first socially distanced meeting. Emma H- Head Girl Kat... Read more
Poppy in Year 5 has been having an active week this week- here she is in her horse riding lesson! Poppy was nervous at first but really enjoyed it by... Read more
Today was Under and Over for Virtual Prep Sports Day, well done, girls! And here we are, it's all to play for! Kirk 226 Temple West 214 Butler 205 Latham... Read more
Year 2 have returned and jumped straight back in to learning to tell the time and calculate time jumps. They were working on this at home and now they are... Read more
Year 2 have returned and jumped straight back in to learning to tell the time and calculate the time an activity started. They are working hard to show the times,... Read more
Head over to the facebook page to find out how parents and siblings can get involved with Prep virtual sports day today! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/?ref=settings
Today’s Prep virtual Sports Day challenge is the under and Over challenge! The girls have the links on their teams groups. Parents can now get involved!! Aim in the bucket... Read more
Day 3 for Prep Virtual Sports Day was throw & catch against a wall, and the results are in! Only one point between Butler and Temple West! Kirk: 178 Butler:... Read more
Here is a fascinating insight into how some of the virtual lessons work, with Mrs McNally talking to her Year 12 students whilst they complete a crossword - makes for... Read more
Cayelin has been keeping fit at home and also decorating donuts, yum!
Lovely Y7 Media Club this week, where the girls planned their entry to the Into Film Nature in your Neighbourhood Competition. Chloe's going to use her photo montage she made... Read more
Lovely Year 7 Media Club this week, where the girls planned Chloe and Amelie's entry to the Into Film Nature in your Neighbourhood Competition. Chloe's going to use her photo... Read more
After a brilliant day of long jump for virtual Sports Day in Prep, the results are in! Well done, girls! Kirk: 121 Temple West: 112 Butler: 112 Latham: 79
In her Year 8 English class, Mrs McNally shared the task with the girls by recording herself on a padlet, which the girls could then add to with their own... Read more
Whilst they were learning at home the Early Years girls enjoyed Tangram Tuesday. They have continued this tradition back at school and the girls are great at them! Early years... Read more
A brilliant selection of books being read in Mrs Williams's Year 8 English class today!
Can anyone guess who this week's "Getting to know you..." staff member in the newsletter might be?
Y1 have been learning about position and direction in Maths this week. Miss Connell built them a maze and gave them instructions such as “take a quarter turn to the... Read more
On the first day of Prep's first virtual Sports Day, the results are in! Today’s event was Speed Bounce and Kirk are leading with 44 points, followed by Butler on... Read more
Harleen's got off to a great start for Virtual Sports Day! Here she is completing her speed bounce. She managed to complete 15 in 30 seconds! Well done, Harleen!
Sadly, Y4's dragon had to leave Mrs Burton's. Before he left, he asked Mrs Burton to send a letter to each Y4 girl to say goodbye. The girls received their... Read more
Something lovely and calming for a Monday morning. Another great video for World Environment Day from Simran in Year 8. All the photos were taken by her when she was... Read more
Good luck to Prep this week for their virtual Sports Day (week!) ?????
Prep Sports Day information!
Monday marks the start of our Prep Virtual Sports Day! This will be a House competition for pupils in Nursery - Year 6, so the more girls that get involved,... Read more
Nursery are ready for their dance off with Reception!
Year 8 have been making videos to celebrate nature in their local environment, to celebrate World Environment Day which was on 5th June. This is Amrita's brilliant video! https://t.co/Wfc7LQe8Vi
Year 8 have been making videos to celebrate nature in their local environment, to celebrate World Environment Day which was on 5th June. This is Amrita's brilliant video!
More of Year 7's creative writing - Miss Walton's class. https://t.co/lagVfw55Dt
More of Year 7's creative writing - Mrs McNally's class. https://t.co/fgZe4StzER
In their recent assessment Y7 had the opportunity to demonstrate their amazing writing, using all the techniques they had been learning and using a picture of hot air balloons as... Read more
During Form Time this morning, Year 2 baked a cake in a mug. The girls followed a recipe and made some delicious cake. Luckily, nobody's exploded too much. Great fun... Read more
Year 7 have worked very hard this year in English, developing their creative writing skills. In their recent assessment, they had the opportunity to demonstrate their amazing writing, using all... Read more
Year 8 Media Club had to extend to an after-school meeting today to continue our great filming plans. But fun was had by all!
?Hot chocolate at Forest School! ??
Hot chocolate at Forest School! ?
Year 5 were learning about how to perform a monologue in Drama. Here is Eden performing her monologue where she is a princess who is complaining about having to dance... Read more
Mrs Brain's Year 8 class have become budding movie directors! They've channelled their inner Steven Spielberg and written a setting for the first scene of a dystopian movie...???
This week in Science, Year 3 have been investigating the role of the flower on a plant. The girls each dissected a tulip and identified the different parts. They also... Read more
?Reception enjoyed acting out the Story of ‘Mog the forgetful Cat’. Are they not the cutest Mogs you’ve ever seen! ??
Reception enjoyed acting out the Story of ‘Mog the forgetful Cat’. Are they not the cutest Mogs you’ve ever seen! ?
Think U Know have created videos to support parents during Covid-19 and the closure of schools to many children. You can find the videos here: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Support-tools/presentations-for-parents/
Think U Know have created videos to support parents during Covid-19 and the closure of schools to many children. You can find the videos here: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Support-tools/presentations-for-parents/ A guide to sharing... Read more
Look out in this Friday's newsletter for the story of how Maisie helped to save this little nuthatch's life when it flew right into the window of her house!
Megan has been incredibly creative and made hurdles in her garden! Such a great idea and certainly keeping herself busy at this time! @StMarysGXSports https://t.co/cOHnP0chaA
Megan has been incredibly creative and made hurdles in her garden! Such a great idea and certainly keeping herself busy at this time!
?Year 10 listened to Sky Sports and Talks Sports' Laura Woods today as part of their “Your Future” Week.?
Year 10 listened to Sky Sports and Talks Sports' Laura Woods today as part of their “Your Future” Week.
In Maths, Year 4 were learning about equivalent fractions, so they created fraction walls out of Lego to help them understand.
This morning the Early Years girls made beautiful butterfly wings to entice butterflies into our Forest School woodland. They also fluttered around the school to put smiles on everyone’s faces!... Read more
Year 7 Media Club, with Mrs Williams, is up and running! They planned a nature film to enter for the ISA Film Competition - as Year 7 had already made... Read more
As part of Year 10's "Your Future" week they've had a zoom meeting with Jo Wright of JWC Consultancy about how they project themselves and ‘Brand Me’. Year 10 will... Read more
Year 1 read the story of The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch. They looked very carefully at the setting of the story and recreated it using colouring pencils and sketching/blending techniques. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=703599280403796
Getting to know you… Mrs J Burton! Name: Mrs Burton Job title: Early Years TA/ Accredited Forest School Leader I started at SMS: in 2019 My favourite thing about SMS... Read more
Getting to know you…! We thought now might be a good time to get to know our staff better! Next up… Mrs J Burton! Name: Mrs Burton Job title: Early... Read more
Friday afternoon lollies after a brilliant first week back!
Riding with no stabilisers! Well done, Charlotte! ?? https://t.co/RevXlzyzh5
Riding with no stabilisers! Well done, Charlotte! ??
A brilliant Nursery and Reception dance-off! Fun for all involved and a great way to end a great week!?
Miss Sweeney set Year 3 a challenge to create a poster advertising their services as an embalmer after they learnt how the Egyptians mummified their bodies. Here is Lara’s bright... Read more
Thank you to Mrs Finn for this gorgeous photo and message. "Just wanted to share this happiness ?? Scarlett is so happy to be back with her friends and wonderful... Read more
This morning Year 2 had five minutes to put a fancy dress on and then went on a hunt to find something beginning with J, something older than them, something... Read more
#BlackLivesMatter
Here's Gabby, Year 2, reading her work on Collin McNaughton’s book Giant, aloud! https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1125601647810783
The Nursery girls practised throwing today in PE!
Year 8 have been exploring the idea of 'Mindful' baking during assessment week. They have looked at the ways that baking can improve mood and help reduce stress levels. Here... Read more
Whizzy Maths and fun with bubbles for Early Years! ?
Mrs Brereton set the Year 3 girls a challenge in their golden time: to make a picture only using things they could find in nature. Look at these wonderful creations!... Read more
Alessia, Year 6, enjoys Art- Patterns on canvas which she recently completed at home during lockdown. Amazing work!
Welcome back to Year 6! ?
Nursery had Forest School this morning! The fairies of the woodland used their magic dust to turn our baby pine cones into huge ones! The girls were astounded by the... Read more
There are some excellent breathing exercises in this week's student briefing, well worth a try for anyone who may be feeling in need of some calmness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9hvypQxAoY&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMZmC3eRWSo&feature=youtu.be
There are some excellent breathing exercises in this week's student briefing, well worth a try for anyone who may be feeling in need of some calmness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9hvypQxAoY&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMZmC3eRWSo&feature=youtu.be An effective... Read more
A great first day back for these girls! ?
Welcome back Year 1! ?
Welcome back, Early Years! ?
This positivity calendar is a lovely idea for June ? https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15874d_56dded12a0004920ad44d4e8d220efcb~mv2.png
It's a beautiful day for the start of the second half of Trinity term??Welcome back to the girls and staff who are in school today! Please continue to send your... Read more
It's a beautiful day for the start of the second half of Trinity term ?? Welcome back to the girls and staff who are in school today! Please continue to... Read more
As we come to the end of an unusual half term, please take a few minutes to read through these pictures. Have a wonderful half term break, from all at... Read more
Zara, Year 1, used vinegar and baking soda to make an erupting Volcano during Golden Time. Brilliant, Zara!
Fancy Dress Friday in 6C today... brilliant enthusiasm from these girls!
Fun Prep form times this morning! Year 3 sang happy birthday to Harleen who is celebrating her 8th birthday on Monday ???? and EYFS had wacky hair day!
Daisy, Year 6, is enjoying bring your pet to the computer day!
Poppy, Year 2, is enjoying wacky hair day this morning on form time!
Year 8 Media Club launched on Zoom today, when the team planned their video entries to the ISA Film & Digital Art Competition, along with an Into Film competition on... Read more
EYFS have been looking at letter writing this week. As we have not seen each other for so long each girl was allocated a friend to write to. Here is... Read more
Year 9s are exploring the techniques used to make a speech have impact in the lead up to the Spoken Language element of their GCSE. Who would have known the... Read more
Fabulous staff games night hosted today by Mrs Deadman - the items passed along the conveyor belt for the Generation Game round was a particular highlight. Great fun had by... Read more
On Thank a Teacher Day we wanted to share some of the lovely feedback we've had from parents ?
Over the weekend Chloe, Y7, completed this periodic table puzzle, and her aim by the end of lockdown is to have learnt the whole of the periodic table. She has... Read more
Who's had a go at Fitness Monopoly? And have you roped your families in...?!
Tomorrow is Thank a Teacher Day- follow the link to see how! https://thankateacher.co.uk
Year 11 and 13 spent their last Food and Nutrition lessons celebrating their amazing skills. The themes were baking during lockdown, ‘Fakeaway’ meals and meals for Uni. Amazing results, well... Read more
(2/2) A fun fact: In my community, I co-teach Punjabi to Year 1s at Sunday school. My daughter Ramneet, who also attends St Mary's is also one of my students!... Read more
(1/2) We thought now might be a good time to get to know our staff better! Next up… Mrs Chahal! Name: Harvi Chahal Job title: Office Manager I started at... Read more
We thought now might be a good time to get to know our staff better! Next up… Mrs Chahal! Name: Harvi Chahal Job title: Office Manager I started at SMS:... Read more
Year 1’s word of the week is “peculiar” so the girls had to come to form time dressed in something peculiar this morning! Brilliant job, girls! ? #smsspirit
Year 7 and 8! Mrs Williams’ Media Club is on! Y7 on Mondays at 1.30pm and Y8 on Thursdays at 1.30pm. Just click on the Media Club Firefly Page https://stmarysgx.fireflycloud.net/enrichment/sh-clubs/media-club.... Read more
Additional information has been added on the parents support page on firefly. There is a help tool for controlling screen time, and some resources to support anxiety and resilience alongside... Read more
Scarlett-Tom Kitten working on a word search! ?
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and we are asking students to perform Random Acts of Kindness throughout the week. Please share your Acts and tag us here or... Read more
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and we are raising awareness by asking students to perform Random Acts of Kindness throughout the week. Please share your Acts and tag... Read more
Good morning, please follow the link for Mindful Monday well being activities ? https://stmarysgx.fireflycloud.net/parental-guide-for-home-learning/supporting-wellbeing/wellbeing-activities
Lily, Year 5, planting strawberry seeds during golden time ???
Year 3 had bring a teddy to Form Time this morning! ??
Mrs Brereton set Year 3 another toilet roll challenge. Harleen made a fantastic attempt with her Hogwarts. She also made Hagrid’s hut and a small broomstick ? Last night Harleen... Read more
Year 4 had Fancy Dress Friday in form time today to celebrate the end of the week!
Here is Ramneet, Year 1, exploring her garden as Tom Kitten. Year 1 were asked to use their senses to describe their surroundings, just like Tom Kitten would have done... Read more
Nursery and Reception had a brief introduction to Florence Nightingale to celebrate her 200th birthday. They were then set some challenges and produced some amazing work! Look out in tomorrow’s... Read more
This morning Year 3 had a colour scavenger hunt in form time!
Lovely idea here about "sharing smiles" - details are in the pictures. You can post them or upload here: https://form.jotform.com/201302938865357 All messages must be received by 31 May 2020!
Nursery and Reception had a brief introduction to Florence Nightingale to celebrate her 200th birthday! They were then set some challenges, here is Nikita’s video! https://t.co/Rb848FWzmj
Nursery and Reception had a brief introduction to Florence Nightingale to celebrate her 200th birthday! They were then set some challenges, here is Nikita’s video!
Thank you to Mrs Smith for this photo. She’s been been watching it bloom over the weeks when she has been in school for the key worker rota. It’s so... Read more
6C wore their 'silly hats' to Form Time this morning before enjoying a scavanger hunt to wake them all up! A fun way to start the day!
Getting to know… Mrs Williams! Job title: Assistant Head of Sixth Form, Head of Media Studies, Teacher of English I started at SMS: September 2010 My favourite thing about SMS... Read more
We thought now might be a good time to get to know our staff better! Next up… Mrs Williams! Name: Helen Williams Job title: Assistant Head of Sixth Form, Head... Read more
A great opportunity here to see how live lessons look. Mrs McNally's Y8 students are writing their reponses to The Hunger Games, focussing on some of the conventions/features from 'The... Read more
A great opportunity here to see how live lessons look. Mrs McNally's Year 8 students are writing their reponses to The Hunger Games. This week they focussed on some of... Read more
The Year 1 girls had to make a flower in Art, they could use any medium they liked. Sophia combined her Art lesson with her Science lesson and explained things... Read more
This morning, Y6 were lucky enough to meet Dr Barnardo and Jim Jarvis in their English lesson, as they research the opening of The First Home for Boys in 1870... Read more
This morning, Year 6 were lucky enough to meet Dr Barnardo and Jim Jarvis in their English lesson. Year 6 are researching the opening of The First Home for Boys... Read more
Lilly baked two cakes for VE Day. She also surprised her neighbour that is isolating with a birthday cake for her 72nd Birthday ?
VE Day was also Marina's Nana's 81st birthday. Marina and her family really got into the spirit of thing and instead of pin the tail on the donkey, they had... Read more
Amazing, Mathilda! The neighbours also used the opportunity to raise money for Cancer Research and so far they have raised just under £4000 – https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/firsestate
On VE Day Mathilda, Reception, was part of the ‘Firs Estate’ (Socially distanced) marathon in Gerrards cross. 26 households completed 1 mile – to make up the 26 mile route... Read more
Year 1 are learning about plants in Science and one of their challenges was to find their favourite plant in their garden and tell Miss Connell all about it. Scarlett... Read more
Jessie, Year 7, made her family a delicious Fruit Salad today for her F&N lesson, she is becoming a brilliant help in the kitchen and specialises in Cookie Dough ?
These St Mary’s girls have been smashing their @StMarysGXSports PE Challenge- spelling out their names or even words like Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious using the alphabet given to them, ie: A = 40... Read more
These St Mary’s girls have been smashing their PE Challenge- spelling out their names or even words like Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious using the alphabet given to them, ie: A = 40 knee... Read more
Holly-Mae, Y9, has been busy! She enjoyed VE DAY celebrations at the weekend, and bike rides during Golden Time. She made masks that went to local hospitals. She also rescued... Read more
The Mindful Monday task today is Chair Sun Salutations.Use these to stretch muscles, mobilise joints and help with posture when sitting for longs times at a desk. https://stmarysgx.fireflycloud.net/parental-guide-for-home-learning/supporting-wellbeing/wellbeing-activities
These look delicious! ???? https://twitter.com/callkellrae/status/1259052486041784321
?Simran (Year 10) and Sofia (Year 7) organised a VE Day Afternoon Tea for their mum- it was so lovely! Cucumber sandwiches and fairy cakes made! ????
Simran (Year 10) and Sofia (Year 7) organised a VE Day Afternoon Tea for their mum- it was so lovely! Cucumber sandwiches and fairy cakes made! ???
Alessia, Year 6, celebrating VE Day in the sunshine with family and one of her cats Gizmo! ???
Varonica’s amazing VE Day cake! ???
Lily and Lucy in Year 5 have enjoyed VE Day! Lily had a delicious cream tea picnic, and Lucy made some brilliant bunting using some pictures of her Great Grandad... Read more
Harleen’s also made a Union Jack cake and decorated a plate ??? Brilliant work, Harleen!
Another brilliant cake by Aleksandra!
Nirvaiya and her St Mary’s bear enjoyed their picnic, and so did Jayna who had a great time at her picnic in the sunshine with cheese and cucumber sandwiches!
Gabby and Georgie had fun baking and decorating their VE day cake, and even more fun eating it! ??? That’s #smsspirit ?
Bo in Year 3 and Harper in Reception made bunting and decorated a cake for VE Day! ???
Senior House Quiz! Click the link for more info! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/videos/945543985901770/
The St Mary’s Senior House teachers are pleased to share their new quiz with you! It’s just for fun - have a go and let us know how you get... Read more
Another brilliant and tasty looking cake from Ava, Year 6!
Ava's brilliant VE Day poster!?
Well done everyone! ? We’ll meet again... ???? #smsspirit
Numbers are growing for the singalong! ????
Here is Marina with her cake which she has made for her Nana’s 81st birthday on the 8th May! It’s great as her Nana remembers the celebrations as a young... Read more
More incredible VE Day creations! Savannah in Year 7 made an amazing cake, and Zara in Year 6 made this brilliant biscuits! ?
More incredible VE Day creations! Jasmine in Year 7 made an amazing cake, and Zara in Year 6 made this brilliant biscuits! ?
Well done to Imogen has wholly embraced the activities this week; reciting a VE day poem, doing the Lindy Hop, a poster, bunting and this amazing cake! ?
Harleen's been doing lots of VE Day colouring, made a headband and some bunting. She even painted her nails red and blue to get into the spirit. Harleen's sharing a... Read more
Alessia’s brilliant VE Day bunting and cake! ???
Darcey, Year 6, made a VE celebration cake today in Golden Time! Yum! ???
In their Forest School session Mrs Smith asked the girls to play “123 where are you” with their parents. A game where you hide and use your voices to find... Read more
Year 5 and Miss Radburn enjoyed "hectic hair" today for their Wacky Wednesday Form Time!
Willow, Year 7, has been creative in the garden and in the kitchen! ??
St Mary’s staff are finding ways to keep busy too! Mrs Szczerbiak and her partner send each other song clues when they’re out for their separate walk- can you guess... Read more
Evie has been baking today. Here is her VE Day inspired cake! ???
Imogen, Year 6, doing her netball training after school in the garden!
Here is Zara, Year 1, designing and painting a mug for VE Day during her golden time yesterday! ???
Lily and her gorgeous pup enjoying some sunshine and fresh air this lunchtime!
Mrs Brain's Year 8 English class worked really hard this morning exploring all things dystopian! In the next few weeks they shall be utilising their knowledge into creating Dystopian Movie... Read more
Sofia in Year 7 made some fabulous bunting and delicious rock cakes for VE Day!
Meanwhile at St Mary's... Joe Wicks workout with Mrs Dimmock!
It's a beautiful day! Please send in your photos and videos of your St Mary's girls and whatever they're up to whether it's work or play, to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk #smsspirit ???
Mrs Williams' Year 12 A Level Media Studies class have been doing an online course in Adobe Photoshop. This was Roop’s amazing work last lesson.
Well done to Hannah, Year 8, who rows for Marlow Rowing Club and competed in a virtual regatta for the club on Sunday! @StMarysGXSports
Hooray here are all your brilliant Feel Good Friday videos in one! https://youtu.be/HpyPmzHYEwo
Hooray here are all your brilliant Feel Good Friday videos in one! https://youtu.be/HpyPmzHYEwo For this week of homelearning, St Mary's left their screens and got sporty!
Getting to know… Miss Sweeney! Job title: 4 Class Teacher, Prep Humanities Coordinator and Teacher in Charge of Prep Enrichment and Co-Curricular I started at SMS: 2015 My favourite thing... Read more
We thought now might be a good time to get to know our staff better! Next up… Miss Sweeney! Name: Miss Sweeney Job title: 4 Class Teacher, Prep Humanities Coordinator... Read more
Year 8 have been designing and making dresses using newspaper! The girls made sketches of their ideas and then constructed their dress, large or small, depending on the resources they... Read more
(2/2) Mrs Burton managed to take the egg home when school closed and, over the weekend, the egg finally hatched. Inside was this adorable and very friendly baby dragon! Y4... Read more
(1/2) Y4 were given some very exciting news this morning when Mrs Burton announced the arrival of their baby dragon! Year 4 discovered a dragon egg on the ground of... Read more
Mandala colouring for Mindful Monday today! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLInu15MnVs&feature=youtu.be
A lovely idea sent in by a student, try out this kindness calendar!
?This weeks Feel Good Friday challenge was to show us a video of your sports skills and link them with the rest of the school.? ?It's great to see people... Read more
This weeks Feel Good Friday challenge was to show us a video of your sports skills and link them with the rest of the school. It's great to see people... Read more
In Science with Mrs Brereton, Harleen has been learning about magnets ?. She made a magnetic maze for her bunny to get to the eggs. Brilliant work, Harleen! https://t.co/OkHGMqxXrO
In Science with Mrs Brereton, Harleen has been learning about magnets ?. She made a magnetic maze for her bunny to get to the eggs. Brilliant work, Harleen!
Thank you Mrs Barker for this brilliant photo ?? #smsspirit
Tabitha's brilliant French lesson with her daddy, what an accent! https://www.facebook.com/217598038273153/videos/3772173472824973/
Tabitha had a brilliantly fun French lesson with her daddy, what an amazing accent, Tabitha! Mrs Hounsell will be so proud!
Eden in Miss Radburn’s ‘furry friends Friday’! ??
For Feelgood Friday, Mrs Williams' Year 11 English class took part in a Disney Scavenger Hunt. They had to solve many riddles to find the items to pack into their... Read more
Check out these incredible entries for Miss Sweeney's toilet roll book character competition! https://www.facebook.com/217598038273153/videos/732351047302082/
Look at all these wonderful entries!
Year 9 PE scavenger hunt - lots of fun had!
?Eleanor in Reception has been writing instructions on how to make some of her favourite snacks! ???
Eleanor in Reception has been writing instructions on how to make some of her favourite snacks! ?? https://t.co/pxw3q8BbZu
Gabby in Year 2 has also done a science experiment, turning cooking oil into solid. She was very pleased to see that freezing the oil overnight turns it into solid.... Read more
In Science this week Year 3 have been investigating magnets and their properties. Lara created a game using a magnet, well done, Lara! https://t.co/3W7Bp5ePcr
In Science this week Year 3 have been investigating magnets and their properties. Lara created a game using a magnet, well done, Lara!
Getting to know... Mrs Jobson! Job: Geography Started at St Mary's Sept 2019 Favourite things - the sense of family and community in the school, it's such a lovely place... Read more
PSHCE activities for Year 8 this week have focused on the character strengths of creativity, kindness and love. Lots of the girls chose the creative activity of making paper flowers... Read more
Lucy took the keepy uppy challenge set as a PE task and got to 208! Wow, Lucy!
Y2 started their new book last week, 'Giant' by Colin McNaughton and thought this week about speech marks and identifying the spoken words. They had to think about what the... Read more
Year 2 started their new book last week in English called 'Giant' by Colin McNaughton and thought this week about speech marks and identifying the spoken words. They had to... Read more
Design your own super-bear with all proceeds going to the NHS! Click the link and scroll down for details ? https://www.johnlewis.com/content/your-partners-through-it-all/feel-good-friday
Design your own super-bear with all proceeds going to the NHS! Click the link and scroll down for more information ? https://www.johnlewis.com/content/your-partners-through-it-all/feel-good-friday
?Ramneet and Year 1 reading with Miss Connell??
Ramneet and Year 1 reading with Miss Connell?
Riya has been busy using her golden time to make something new out of items she has in the house. Here she has a watermelon pencil pot she made from... Read more
Here's Lily enjoying a stroll and finding rabbit holes in a field of bluebells!
Harleen’s been a busy bee making a birthday card for Captain Tom Moore ?. She has been really inspired by him. Such a lovely idea, Harleen!
Please keep sending in your wonderful photos and news to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk We love seeing what your girls are up to!
6C enjoyed showing each other their silly socks during form time today!
A great competition for all our linguists! https://twitter.com/StephenSpender/status/1255156223848169472
Our amazing Early Years parents got a movement together and donated items for care packages for the NHS staff at Wexham hospital (face creams hand creams etc - as PPE... Read more
You can see Minnie's whole brilliant Beatrix Potter presentation here! https://www.facebook.com/217598038273153/videos/548748519393048/
These Y1 girls are something else! This is Minnie completing her Beatrix Potter challenge and she is accompanied by her little sister Nancy who is in Nursery. Minnie quite rightly... Read more
These Year 1 girls are something else! This is Minnie completing her Beatrix Potter challenge and she is accompanied by her little sister Nancy who is in Nursery. Minnie quite... Read more
Sophia has drawn a great picture of the bog baby on this very rainy afternoon!
An interactive creative writing task on The Giant's Game for Year 7 with Mrs McNally today.
Harleen had a quick science lesson whilst making a pizza from scratch. She discussed how yeast is an organism and how it helps the dough rise. She also enjoyed choosing... Read more
Mia enjoying herself on the trampoline during PE! Apparently the Santa hat helps with flips! #smsspirit ? https://t.co/zJY7g5tSOd
Mia enjoying herself on the trampoline during PE! Apparently the Santa hat helps with flips! #smsspirit ?
Well done to Year 1 for all their hard work so far this week. Here's Scarlett who got 10/10 on her spellings yesterday using the 'or' and 'ore' phonics sounds,... Read more
Make a mug, make a difference campaign is a competition for young people to design a mug that celebrates the NHS. The winning mugs will then be produced by Royal... Read more
Make a mug, make a difference campaign This is a competition for young people to design a mug that celebrates the NHS. The winning mugs will then be produced by... Read more
Early years have been reading the story ‘Bog Baby’. Miss Rose was considering going to find her own pet ‘Bog Baby’ and asked the girls in EYFS if they thought... Read more
This looks amazing Sofia!! https://twitter.com/sukhysamani/status/1254818959104380929
We thought now might be a good time to get to know our staff better! Next up… Mrs Smith! Name: Mrs Smith Job title: Early Years TA and Forest School... Read more
Feel Good Friday has a sporting theme this week! Follow this link to the blog for information on what to include, and where to send your video this week. We... Read more
?A special birthday for Mrs Kelly today and an Admin happy birthday singalong ? ?
A special birthday for Mrs Kelly today and an Admin happy birthday singalong ?
Another brilliantly confident Beatrix Potter presentation from one of Miss Connell's Year 1 superstars! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/videos/227513525197954/
A brilliantly confident Beatrix Potter presentation from another of Miss Connell’s Year 1 superstars!
Mindful Monday has now been launched. For weekly videos of mindfulness tasks follow the link to this page https://stmarysgx.fireflycloud.net/parental-guide-for-home-learning/supporting-wellbeing/wellbeing-activities
Ruby, Year 8, takes her exercise in the form of trampolining, ballet dancing and taking 3 mile walks during PE lessons or lunch times with Daisy, the family greyhound. They... Read more
Thank you to Mrs Chahal for these lovely photos of our lovely school ??
At the end of a busy first week back it has been a delight to see all of the Greatest Golden Time challenges you have been completing to enjoy your... Read more
This is Lara, Y1. She has completed her English challenge and created a presentation and a video all about Beatrix Potter. She has presented her facts beautifully in a PowerPoint.... Read more
Mr Haydn-Slater and his form had an online fancy dress quiz after school today! Points were given for the best costume and the best background. Year 10 really enjoyed it!... Read more
This is Lara, Year 1. She has completed her English challenge and created a presentation and a video all about Beatrix Potter. Not only has she listened very carefully to... Read more
Successful scavenger hunt with Year 11! Well done to Faye who was the winner!
Thank you for your brilliant Feel Good Friday- Golden Time Challenge entries!
Here is Camille and Rosie recreating famous Disney scenes in their Drama lesson. Can you see the resemblance?
Tabitha is excited to post her amazing art work and to ‘mail a hug’ for her ‘nana and bumpy’ today ? What a brilliant idea, Tabitha!
Here is Vienna performing for a dance competition for her ballet school - The Susan Handy School of Dancing. Vienna learnt the steps in just three days; she had to... Read more
Maia (Y7) enjoying a spot of exercise and a breath of fresh evening air , after the first day of home schooling (yesterday) ?
?Abbie in Y11 is making us feel hungry with her cake pops!? ?
Abbie in Y11 is making us feel hungry with her cake pops! ?
Vienna has been enjoying drawing and painting outside, and during the holidays, Vienna enjoyed her Easter Egg Hunt in the garden ??
Well done to Harleen for keeping up with current affairs. She came across Earth Day yesterday and did this lovely painting.
Over in Year 5, Eden's had some help with her Science worksheet from her adorable new puppy, and Sofia worked really hard in her online PE lesson!
Don't forget Feel Good Friday challenge! https://stmarysgx.fireflycloud.net/pshce/feelgood-friday/the-challenge-is-set
In Music this term, Y9 are being introduced to BandLab which is a piece of Music software to create their own music. This video is of an MP3 of Year... Read more
In Music this term, Year 9 are being introduced to BandLab which is a piece of Music software to create their own music. At the moment they are following assignments... Read more
Zara made a robot during Golden time this week! She is now waiting for some empty toilet rolls to complete his body! Amazing work, Zara!
Ramneet started a fairy garden with real grass and here are the pictures of her maintaining her garden since the beginning of Easter, taking responsibility and looking after the grass... Read more
Beautiful rainbows by Harleen to show her support for the NHS ?
Here's Mia having fun with Miss Rose during her first online Maths lesson yesterday! #smsspirit
Lucia in Nursery is doing brilliantly with her homeschooling - well done, Lucia! #smsspirit
Well done Alvina, straight back into online learning! #smsspirit
Here's Kimaya having a well-earned break after her live online PE lesson yesterday!
Rebecca and Lucy made an NHS rainbow from the few chalks they had! Thank you NHS ?
EYFS have had a great first day of virtual remote learning. Lots of the girls have joined in Miss Rose’s maths lesson and completed their Tuesday Tangram challenge!
Ava, Year 7, has found passion for gardening! She made her own raised bed and is waiting for her seeds to grow! Brilliant, Ava! #smsspirit
"Pulling down the Clouds" - An effective breath and movement practice to encourage children to take some time out (and some deep breaths!) when things get tense, from children's emotional... Read more
?Rosie is enjoying learning from home and seeing her friends! #smsspirit ?
Rosie is enjoying learning from home and seeing her friends! #smsspirit
Miss Warburton's vicar challenged her to make an Easter garden, but as she doesn't have a garden she made one out of cake! Brilliant thinking outside the box, Miss Warburton... Read more
Today in their English Reading Lesson with Mrs Williams, Year 8 used Padlet to share their comments on their reading books ?
Please continue to send your wonderful news and photos to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk Thank you!
?Welcome to Trinity term! ? #smsspirit?
Welcome to Trinity term ? #smsspirit
Brilliant, girls! https://twitter.com/StMarysScienceD/status/1252199095206281216
Young Minds video - from a child's perspective, what their parents can do to hep them, well worth a watch! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/youngminds_we-asked-young-people-how-can-your-parents-activity-6656132471635214336-nNP0
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/youngminds_we-asked-young-people-how-can-your-parents-activity-6656132471635214336-nNP0 We asked young people: 'How can your parents or carers support you through this pandemic?' This is what they told us.... 10 comments on LinkedIn
Free touch-type read & write accounts for NHS workers https://www.readandspell.com/nhs
Brilliant for staff to see each other this morning in our zoom meeting to discuss Trinity term!
Well done to Lucy who completed a 5km run in the garden with her family. Amazing, Lucy! ?@StMarysGXPrep
Well done to Lucy who completed a 5km run in the garden with her family. Amazing, Lucy! ?
Please contact our Registrar, Mrs Szczerbiak on registrar@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk if you’d like to discuss a Reception place for your daughter for September 2020.
Congratulations to Ella F in Year 8 who has got through to the second round of judging in @BBCRadio2 500 word story competition. There were 135,000 entries and she’s through... Read more
?Children’s emotional well-being coach Jenni Honeyben has created a series of wonderful videos for children during this unsettling time. Here’s a brilliant one about growing your own tomatoes - so... Read more
Children’s emotional well-being coach Jenni Honeyben has created a series of wonderful videos for children during this unsettling time. Here’s a brilliant one about growing your own tomatoes - so... Read more
Happy Easter ?? https://t.co/EoJ0nRAlx1
Happy Easter ??
How lovely, Holly! https://twitter.com/callkellrae/status/1246842236391829507
Our amazing @StMarysGXPrep teachers ? @GSAUK @ISC_schools @FamiliesChilter @bucks_herald @bucksfreepress “We’re all in this together” ? http://youtu.be/vpfQ8hOdJDM
Did you guess Mrs Smith’s story from the clues? ? Still available to watch here! https://youtu.be/Z2ejH0WRqlI
A great way to end the term yesterday at St Mary's ?#forestschool #smsspirit
You'll want your hanky handy for this one... our amazing @StMarysGXPrep teachers ? https://youtu.be/vpfQ8hOdJDM
You'll want your hanky handy for this one... our amazing Prep teachers ? https://youtu.be/vpfQ8hOdJDM Having been challenged by one of my pupils, I called upon some friends to help deliver... Read more
Amazing trenches cake made by Olivia, Year 9, inspired by her work on life in the trenches. Amazing! #smsspirit
?Staff gathered on zoom at 1.30pm to sing the traditional St Mary’s dismissal song! Thank you Mrs Phillips and Mr Cox for organising and accompanying! ? #smsspirit ? ?
Staff gathered on zoom at 1.30pm to sing the traditional St Mary’s dismissal song! Thank you Mrs Phillips and Mr Cox for organising and accompanying! ? #smsspirit ?
Here is Leah with the cookies she baked for her Science experiment!
Sisters Eden, Year 5, and Savannah, Year 7, have been keeping busy this week! #smsspirit
Here’s Harleen with some Year 3 friends, logged on today to follow Mrs Hemsworth’s tutorial on firefly! Great work, girls! Harleen’s also making the most of the sunshine. She has... Read more
Vienna, Year 5, has been Kickboxing on Tuesdays Via online Zoom App, and cooking at home making cakes! Good work, Vienna! #smsspirit
Lily-May in Year 6 on her shared pony yesterday for PE after mucking out! #smsspirit
Harleen did a science experiment looking at germs and the importance of washing and keeping our hands clean. She was amazed with the results! Excellent work, Harleen! @StMarysScienceD #smsspirit
Getting to know you...!! It's Miss Snaith! Name: Heidi Snaith Job title: Director of ICT and Systems Management I started at SMS in: September 2010 Full answers here! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/
Getting to know you...!! It's Miss Snaith! Name: Heidi Snaith Job title: Director of ICT and Systems Management I started at SMS in: September 2010 My favourite thing about SMS... Read more
Zoya with her Y7 F&N homework . Homemade chicken goujons - ‘These are so yummy’ Yum! ? #smsspirit
Oh wow those look delicious, Zoya! ? https://twitter.com/shazia2o/status/1244653518172151809
Virtual meeting for the girls of Year 2. It was so nice for the girls to reconnect! #smsspirit
(2/2) Story time with Mrs Smith Here are some clues about the last story of the week: The main character is a badger He’s always hungry He finds an item... Read more
(1/2) Story time with Mrs Smith This week I will be recording three more stories so Keep a look out on my YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCefXhCZCC2B7HtzyFoYhDkg If there are any other... Read more
Story time with Mrs Smith This week I will be recording three more stories so Keep a look out on my YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCefXhCZCC2B7HtzyFoYhDkg If there are any other stories... Read more
Harleen, Y3, has been enjoying her time with her family, cooking/baking, arts & crafts, reading and enjoying the garden. Every night is movie night! Here she is today with Mrs... Read more
Getting to know you....! Head over to facebook for Miss Connell's full answers! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/ Name: Miss Connell Job title: Year 1 Teacher and Gymnastics Coach I started at SMS: at... Read more
Getting to know you....! Name: Miss Connell Job title: Year 1 Teacher and Gymnastics Coach I started at SMS: at Easter in 2014 My favourite thing about SMS is: the... Read more
Prep girls - look out for information from Miss Sweeney on an Easter Competition!
Here’s Scarlett enjoying story time with Mrs Smith on Friday! Please continue to send your wonderful photos and news this week to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk Thank you and have a wonderful week.
Here is Miss Heath on her evening run, taking inspiration from her Year 2 class. First week done and grateful to be safe. Thankful for all those doing everything to... Read more
Today in their Teams live lesson, Mrs Williams gave Year 12 Media students feedback on the blogs they have been working on for their coursework.
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Lessons with Mrs McNally today! @StMaryGXEnglish
This week, along with her studying, Alessia has had a Skype piano lesson, has done the Joe Wicks workout every morning, played badminton with her sister at break time and... Read more
Amber's enjoying painting this afternoon! #smsspirit
A message from Mrs Carney: Keeping connected in these very strange times is so vital to our health and wellbeing! With this in mind, I have recorded a short video... Read more
English done. Maths done. Golden time this afternoon. Time for Elodie to check out for the weekend! Amazing work this week, Elodie! #smsspirit
Georgia O'Keeffe inspired Art lesson for Marina this morning! ? #smsspirit
Thank you so much for all the amazing photos and videos you have sent in this week - please keep it up! And how better to start the day than... Read more
Mrs Phillips in Mission Control! ??
Mrs Phillips in Mission Control! ?? @StMarysExpArts
Fantastic moves from Amelie, Year 7, during her PE lesson at home! #smsspirit @StMarysGXSports https://t.co/5ldO2O9uPw
Élodie practising mindfulness in the garden! #smsspirit
Head over to our facebook page for an incredible Swing Band video with a timely message! @StMarysExpArts https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/
Incredible Swing Band and an important and timely message!
Ramneet’s off to a flying start this morning with her dad and Joe Wicks, a great way to start the day! #smsspirit
Well done Lucia that’s amazing! @StMarysGXPrep https://twitter.com/tarynscaravaca/status/1242931223938379778
?Chloe having a skype piano lesson with Mrs Wheeler ? #smsspirit ?
Chloe having a skype piano lesson with Mrs Wheeler ? #smsspirit
Safa, Year 5, has had a busy day and is now having a ride in the garden to keep herself active and enjoy in the sunshine #smsspirit
Years 7, 11, 12 & 13 have been set a PSHCE task - a 10 minute daily Golden Time Challenge (details are accessible for all year groups in the Your... Read more
Y7, 11, 12 & 13 have been set a PSHCE task - a 10 min daily Golden Time Challenge (details are accessible for all year groups on Firefly) So Mrs... Read more
Mrs Smith is doing story time! After a full day of homeschooling, Elodie loved listening to a lovely story. Amazing idea Mrs Smith, keep it up! ?
Harleen had her first Skype piano lesson with Miss Stokes and it went really well. Miss Stokes’ delivery was brilliant! #smsspirt
Harleen had her first Skype piano lesson with Miss Stokes and it went really well. Miss Stokes’ delivery was brilliant! @StMarysExpArts #smsspirit
A moment in Mrs Williams's household today: Mr Haydn-Slater teaching an online lesson; Lawrence taking a break from uni work; Emma doing an online French lesson with her classmates; Chiara... Read more
A moment in Mrs Williams's household today: Mr Haydn-Slater teaching an online lesson; Lawrence taking a break from uni work; Emma doing an online French lesson with classmates; Chiara and... Read more
Miss Rose still going strong with her daily Joe Wicks PE lesson!
Yesterday Lucy worked hard on maths and Humanities and then it was time for a bit of cooking and swimming! Fabulous photos! #smsspirit
Here are some pictures of Sofia’s day! She was busy in the morning doing some school work. In the afternoon she enjoyed doing PE following the Joe Wicks youtube video,... Read more
Mrs Williams' household on a much appreciated breath of fresh air at the end of a day of learning online!
Fabulous picture of Cayelin enjoying some outside time with her dad and brother after a day of homeschooling and dad working from home. Mum says; If it wasn’t for lockdown,... Read more
Fab pic of Cayelin enjoying some outside time with her dad and brother after a day of homeschooling and dad working from home. Mum says; If it wasn’t for lockdown,... Read more
?Lily’s still not feeling to well, but managed a short walk for her PE lesson today ?? #smsspirit ?
Lily’s still not feeling to well, but managed a short walk for her PE lesson today ?? #smsspirit
Katherine enjoyed an hour long bike ride yesterday evening after her first day of remote learning! Well done, Katherine! #smsspirit
Year 7 and 8 were tasked with making miniature books today - look at these! #smsspirit
Diya made the most of the sunshine today and made an amazing solar-powered car! Here it is in action... #smsspirit https://t.co/Mte0mloq8T
Mrs Smith tried yoga for the first time today! She loved it and will definitely be adding it to her daily routine!
Diya made excellent use of the sun today and made solar powered car! Wow! Videos to follow... #smsspirit
Rounders proved less successful than rugby for her Cara and her teammates! #smsspirit @StMarysGXSports
Rounders proved less successful than rugby for her Cara and her teammates! #smsspirit
She couldn't get on Firefly but that didn't stop Darcey from doing her Science lesson - she classified all the animals she found in her back garden. Great fun in... Read more
Thank you for the amazing photos that have been sent today! Here's Leah enjoying some time doing light exercise on a family walk, with the beautiful tree she discovered. Stunning!
We thought now might be a good time to get to know our staff better! First up… Mr Dodd! Name: James Dodd Job title: Assistant Head I started at SMS... Read more
Name: James Dodd Job title: Assistant Head I started at SMS in: 2014 My favourite thing about SMS is: Seeing the students have fun on trips or playing sport A... Read more
We thought now might be a good time to get to know our staff better! First up… Mr Dodd!
?Mrs Williams had a reading lesson with Year 8 on Teams, and here are the books they were reading today!?
Mrs Williams had a reading lesson with Year 8 on Teams, and here are the books they were reading today!
Free audio stories from David Walliams!
?Miss Warburton’s not letting these strange times mess with her meat-free Mondays! Egg sandwich for lunch and a vegetable pasta for tea ???
Miss Warburton’s not letting these strange time mess with her meat-free Mondays! Egg sandwich for lunch and a vegetable pasta for tea ??
Day 1 of homeschooling for Marina and she was on sum dog at 7.45am- long may it continue! PE today was 30 minutes of gardening in the sunshine. Keep it... Read more
?Cara was playing rugby in her Y11 PE lesson today as per instruction, but her two team opponents didn’t understand fair play! ??? #smsspirit ?
Cara was playing rugby in her Y11 PE lesson today as per instruction, but her two team opponents didn’t understand fair play! ??? #smsspirit @StMarysGXSports
Hermione's enjoyed her first day of home-school with daddy! #smsspirit
Hermione's enjoying her first day of home-school with daddy! #smsspirit
Gabby and Georgie have had a very active first day of home-schooling! Here they are learning French using Linguascope, and doing PE in the sunshine to start the day! Brilliant,... Read more
GCSE PE for Maddi and she’s getting some netball practice in! @StMarysGXSports #smsspirit https://t.co/oSHOiZO1UI
Mrs Taylor and her son Tristan have been busy making rainbows and cards which they have been delivering to all of our neighbours (most of whom are elderly) - they... Read more
Teachers are sharing their days, too! Here’s what lunch break looks like for Mrs Williams and family!
Over the weekend Lilia had fun with some Lego constructing and made Harry Potter’s Hogwarts Express. This morning Lilia and Jasmine have been busy doing some English with St Mary’s... Read more
Elodie's started off the day with Joe Wicks and now onto French! You're an inspiration, Elodie! Don't forget to send your photos and activities to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk #smsspirit
Yes go girls! So important to keep moving! https://twitter.com/dinadonut/status/1242038937343975427
Jessie and Scarlett Finn having their PE lesson in the sunshine with Joe Wicks this morning #smsspirit
Jessie and Scarlett having their PE lesson in the sunshine with Joe Wicks this morning ?? #smsspirit
Brilliant idea, well done girls! https://twitter.com/dinadonut/status/1241783635717558274
A healthy mind in a healthy body! New 3k daily routine for Elodie. Amazing! @StMarysGXPrep #smsspirit
A healthy mind in a healthy body! New 3k daily routine for Elodie. Amazing! #smsspirit
Harleen’s been getting some exercise whilst riding her bike on this wonderful sunny day! Keep it up, Harleen! Huge thanks to mum for sharing #smsspirit ?
Free yoga until 1st April- brilliant for mind and body. Dear Down Dog Community, Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many people are avoiding gathering in large groups, including at yoga... Read more
(2/2) It might be your daughter in her onesie at her laptop, or maybe you’ve taken some learning into the garden “Forest School” style. Please tag the school, whether it’s... Read more
(1/2) St Mary’s the building may be closing, but St Mary’s School is carrying on in our true spirited style! We would absolutely love it if you could share your... Read more
St Mary’s the building may be closing, but St Mary’s School is carrying on in our true spirited style! We would absolutely love it if you could share your learning... Read more
This morning, at 8.50am, you could quite possibly hear across the whole of South Bucks... A Million Dreams..! Windows and doors were opened and music rang out across the school.... Read more
This morning, at 8.50am, you could quite possibly hear across the whole of South Bucks... A Million Dreams..! We didn't gather together of course, but the windows and doors were... Read more
Our amazing Prep girls have made beautiful cards with lovely messages for the Swarthmore House residents, to be delivered soon!
Our amazing @StMarysGXPrep girls have made beautiful cards with lovely messages for the Swarthmore House residents, to be delivered soon!
There has been joyous singing throughout the school this morning (more on that in a bit!) and Year 11 have taken the opportunity to sign each other's shirts ?
Year 1 and 2 went on an Egg Hunt this morning... even the rain couldn't dampen their spirits! Huge thanks to the SMA for providing all these eggs, something for... Read more
Year 11 are rapping and keeping spirits up! “We love you SMS - you really are the best!”
Year 11 are rapping and keeping spirits up! “We love you SMS - you really are the best!” https://t.co/IRJ2lRhO3I
Year 4 were due to give their class assembly all about Anglo Saxons this morning. They couldn’t perform it and due to absence, couldn’t film the script BUT they did... Read more
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As Year 7 Enterprise Day continues, the girls are now designing their own reusable water bottles.
The Year 7 Enterprise Day is well under way with ideas aplenty! The environment is featuring heavily with our young entrepreneurs with ideas to cut plastic use and #ReduceReuseRecycle
We are refusing to let #COVID19 dampen spirits this morning as the girls are singing in their forms in lieu of assembly. The uplifting sounds of 'Count on Me', 'You've... Read more
Despite the Spring Concert being cancelled, rehearsals are still continuing albeit with reduced numbers. All rehearsals this week are being recorded. Clarinet Choir have worked so hard and are making... Read more
Despite the Spring Concert being cancelled, rehearsals are still continuing albeit with reduced numbers. Rehearsals this week are being recorded. Clarinet Choir have worked so hard and are making a... Read more
What an exciting discovery for Year 4 today! They heard that a dragon had abandoned a dragon’s egg in the Prep playground. Year 4 took it in to care for... Read more
What beautiful spring flowers and a lovely sunny day! And our EYFS building is looking good too!
Absolutely brilliant! https://twitter.com/StMarysGXPrep/status/1239488056257904641
Congratulations to all the @StMarysGXPrep girls for their beautiful art work that was entered into the Chiltern Decorative and Fine Arts Society Competition. St Mary's was awarded two Highly Commended,... Read more
Congratulations to our U11 Tumblers who both qualify for Nationals!!??????? Amazing work!
And the U13 team came 3rd at BSGA Milano national Finals ???????
Huge congratulations to the U11 Gym Squad on gaining 5th place in the BSGA Milano National Finals ?????
And your ISA National Plate Champions are... St Mary’s!! A fantastic 10-8 victory. Amazing work, girls!
Incredible ? https://twitter.com/stmarysgxsports/status/1238498563597926405
Amazing!!! ?? https://twitter.com/stmarysgxsports/status/1238485118148382720
Year 12 still going! Well done girls!
?Look at this building! Incredible progress, it’s looking amazing. ?
Look at this building! Incredible progress, it’s looking amazing.
Keep cycling girls! #coasttocoast #SportRelief2020 https://t.co/U0yjEA5fL3
The @StMarysGXPrep girls have been hopping, skipping, running and jumping enthusiastically around the sports hall to cover a mile for Sport Relief! Mr Dodd was testing their catching skills too... Read more
Well done U13 netballers, a win against King Alfred School and they are through to the Bowl!
Keep cycling girls! #coasttocoast #sportrelief2020
Good luck to our U11 and U13 gymnasts competing at the Milano National Finals in Stoke on Trent today and tomorrow, and to the girls competing in the Regional Acrobatics... Read more
Senior Assembly was a very sporty affair this morning as we got behind #SportRelief2020. Various staff members were challenged to beat sporting records and year 12 got on their exercise... Read more
Scarisbrick School next! Go team!
This amazing team is at the ISA U13 Netball NATIONAL Finals at the Rugby School - good luck, girls!
Fruit kebabs with yummy sauces going down an absolute treat in Prep this breaktime! @StMarysGXPrep #sportrelief
As part of #scienceweek, the Senior girls are in Houses solving a series of problems in order to gain the correct code to unlock the padlock! Challenging stuff but swiftly... Read more
So much brilliant fun and learning yesterday for Prep's Science Day - lots more photos here! https://www.facebook.com/pg/smsgx/photos/?tab=album&album_id=3134265039939757
Brilliant fun and lots of learning during Science Day yesterday, in Prep! #scienceweek Brilliant fun and lots of learning during Science Day yesterday, in Prep! #scienceweek
It almost felt like Spring today! ??
The girls in Year 6 have been getting creative in their designs of diverse animals for #scienceweek! From elephant bees to a “gizeorn” (giraffe / zebra / unicorn in case... Read more
Year 12 are enjoying the Higher Education Exhibit at Brunel University, West London.
A busy morning for the Prep girls as they continue making bug hotels and bird feeders, taking part in a Sublime Science workshop and building towers out of marshmallows! #scienceweek
A stunning day for Year 9's trip to @kewgardens!
As #scienceweek continues Mr Hopkins shared with the senior girls that it is not just science week, science is with us every day and in everything that we do! Over... Read more
It's #scienceweek and the Senior girls are in Houses planning an escape by solving puzzles to unlock the key!
Year 10 and 11 Scholars are meeting for lunch to talk about their chosen topics they’ve been investigating.
Mr Hopkins got the @StMarysGXPrep girls thinking in assembly this morning about the fact that science is around us all the time, not just for Science Week! They discovered that... Read more
Mrs Brereton introduced the Prep theme for #scienceweek today - Our Diverse Planet, and showed the girls an experiment with water and a ball - have a go at home,... Read more
St Mary's is pleased to be hosting a PSHCE CPD day on 24th March for colleagues to network and discuss some of the key issues relating to PSHCE, especially considering... Read more
St Mary's is pleased to be hosting a PSHCE CPD day for colleagues to network and discuss some of the key issues relating to PSHCE, especially considering the statutory changes... Read more
What a beautiful day for roofing an EYFS building!
Prep Open Morning Nursery to Year 6 Friday 24th April 10.00-10.15 Welcome10.15-11.30 Tours of Prep11.30-12.00 Refreshments & Questions Register to attend: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/
It was a pleasure to welcome local author, Andy Huxtable, to talk to @StMarysGXPrep girls about his new book, The Cake, the first in a series about an ant called... Read more
And we're off...! To celebrate #worldbookday Y7 will undertake a literary journey by reading a section of the book Cloud Busting by @malorieblackman at the start of each lesson -... Read more
More incredible costumes across the school for World Book Day.
Some great costumes for World Book Day in Senior House! The judging has been done... winner to be revealed on Monday!
The Year 3 girls are being "revolting children" singing "revolting rhymes" in their Matilda @Perform4Schools workshop!
As part of Literary Week and #WorldBookDay, the Prep girls have been taking part in @Perform4Schools workshops. Year 4 have been testing their performance skills in this lively workshop –... Read more
Mrs McNally enthralled us all with her enlightening assembly this morning tying in poetry, science and religion. Did you all guess what her World Book Day character was? Poor Mr... Read more
Amazing!!! ? https://twitter.com/tarynscaravaca/status/1235488054367969281
Our budding Year 4 Mathematicians visited @GayhurstSchool on Monday for their Maths Challenge. The girls were busy solving maths puzzles, completing advanced maths calculations and having fun all in the... Read more
Huge congratulations to recent “Old Girl” Lizzy who has been voted President of the Student Union at @FalmouthUni Lizzy created this amazing campaign video to help her win votes, and... Read more
Huge congratulations to recent “Old Girl” Lizzy who has been voted President of the Student Union at Falmouth University. Lizzy created this amazing campaign video to help her win votes,... Read more
Concentration and energy were exuded in equal amounts as the girls put their literary knowledge to the test in the Prep House Book Quiz this afternoon!
In preparation for World Book Day, Year 8 made bookmarks for each other!
As part of Literary Week in Prep, each year group completed an activity based on “Meerkat Mail” and then shared it with the rest of Prep this afternoon. Great work,... Read more
We look forward to welcoming you to our School in Action Open Day tomorrow from 9.30am! https://www.facebook.com/events/169290174357459/
Excitement is mounting for the finalists of our House Poetry Competition; the two best performers will recite their poem to the whole of the Prep School on Friday!
It's Literary Week in Prep, and Year 5 have just introduced all the Prep girls to Meerkat Mail - which will be the focus of their activities this week, we... Read more
We look forward to welcoming you to our School in Action Open Day on Wednesday from 9.30am! https://www.facebook.com/events/169290174357459/
Prep Book Club are excited to read The Beast of Buckingham Palace by David Walliams during this half term!
Prep Book Club are excited to read The Beast of Buckingham Palace by @davidwalliams during this half term!
The SMA are really excited to welcome you to the ‘Chairman’s Leaving Ball’ All are welcome! Please follow the link on the parentmail to buy tickets or contact the school... Read more
Congratulations to.... Temple West for winning House Music!
Congratulations to.... Temple West for winning House Music! @StMarysExpArts
An active floor... what fun even for our Early Years teachers!! @StMarysGXPrep
Our Whole School in Action Day is next week - Wednesday 4th March, from 9.30am, all are welcome! Please register your interest in attending here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hK-ipjFjlkugaHYuI9-ZUlaSbWwKvKNHqlQmMsGTfqdUMUNCUDZFMDNUSkxNSlYyRzlYUlJRRTk5Qy4u
The Early Years girls are helping to try out some ideas for our new building - the interactive floor is proving popular!
If you were in the GX vicinity this lunchtime you probably heard the shouting and cheering from our Prep girls as they competed in pancake flipping and pancake relay races!
Get ready for some #pancakeday fun this lunchtime @StMarysGXPrep!
As we commence the A Level Art mock today, watch this space for extraordinary, ambitious outcomes being created by our talented girls.
Our Whole School in Action Day is Wednesday 4th March from 9.30am, all are welcome! Please register your interest in attending here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hK-ipjFjlkugaHYuI9-ZUlaSbWwKvKNHqlQmMsGTfqdUMUNCUDZFMDNUSkxNSlYyRzlYUlJRRTk5Qy4u
?What a sight (and site!) to come back to after half term - EYFS building looking amazing! ?
What a sight (and site!) to come back to after half term - EYFS building looking amazing!
It’s a bit rainy but if you look closely you can see a roof on our new EYFS building!
Following the success of our evening with author DJ Kelly, we are excited to announce that our next lecture in the Gwyneth Bebb programme will be delivered by Baroness Emma... Read more
The eco-team need your crisp packets! Collect them over half term (and don't fold them) and bring them back to school after half term for recycling! Details of the scheme... Read more
We need your crisp packets! The eco-team are launching a crisp packet recycling scheme after half term and would like to encourage girls to save their crisp packets up over... Read more
In RS, Y8 have been studying Judaism. These are artistic representations of what they considered the most important part of the story of Moses. They created an artistic piece along... Read more
In Religious Studies, Year 8 have been studying Judaism. These are artistic representations of what they considered the most important part of the story of Moses. The students created an... Read more
At our next Stay & Play on Thursday 21st May you will be able to meet our cute just-hatched ducklings! If you would be interested in attending please register your... Read more
Congratulations Year 10 on a fantastic Expressive Arts evening with amazing music, drama, art and food! @StMarysExpArts
A brilliant Thinking Skills morning with lots of local schools, here at St Mary's - we could hear those brains ticking! @StMarysGXPrep
Some of our Early Years girls feeling the love today! ?
It's been a busy morning in Prep! Year 1 have been making castles, and the Thinking Skills girls have been building bridges and working out tangrams! @StMarysGXPrep
***Year 10 Expressive Arts Celebration Evening is tonight!*** Year 10 have been working hard for this showcase which is 6 – 7.15pm in the Senior Hall. Parents and friends are... Read more
***Y10 Expressive Arts Celebration Evening is tonight!*** Y10 have been working hard for this evening's showcase - 6 – 7.15pm in the Senior Hall. Parents and friends are welcome, no... Read more
Thinking Skills morning is off to a great start!
What a difference two days (in the construction of a new Early Years building) makes...!
Thinking Skills morning is off to a great start! @StMarysGXPrep
An incredible performance from our Elite Dance Squad last Friday, as they performed at the Wycombe Swan as part of the 'One More Time' Showcase of Dance Talent within the... Read more
In Forest School the girls learnt about a few birds that live around the school: blue tits, long tailed coal tit, black birds, wren birds and many more! They then... Read more
***Y10 Expressive Arts Celebration Evening tomorrow!*** Thursday 13th February, 6 – 7.15pm in the Senior Hall. Parents and friends are welcome, no tickets needed. •Displays of artwork / sketchbooks and... Read more
***Year 10 Expressive Arts Celebration Evening tomorrow!*** Thursday 13th February, 6 – 7.15pm in the Senior Hall. Parents and friends are welcome, no tickets needed. Refreshments available. •Displays of artwork... Read more
Y6 had an excellent time at Sky Academy Studios on Monday. The girls went up to 4 studios and created an idea to help combat pollution in our oceans. As... Read more
Y7 put so much effort into their Medieval Theme Park projects this half term in History. Highlights included Rollercoasters that pelted visitors with rotten fruit, a restaurant that only sold... Read more
Our gymnasts performed brilliantly at the Floor & Vault Regionals Competition with the U13s winning second place, and our U11 team coming in first! Huge congratulations to both teams and... Read more
Our EYFS building nearly has a floor!
?Some stunning performances this morning at House music. ?
Some stunning performances this morning at House music.
The Prep girls were totally absorbed during our talk about sustainability from @HolroydHowe on Friday, and learnt lots of fascinating facts about the amount of food rubbish we create in... Read more
This Thursday is the Y10 Expressive Arts Celebration Evening 6 – 7.15pm in the Senior Hall. Parents and friends are welcome, no tickets needed. •Displays of artwork / sketchbooks and... Read more
This Thursday is... The Year 10 Expressive Arts Celebration Evening 6 – 7.15pm in the Senior Hall. Parents and friends are welcome, no tickets needed. Refreshments available. •Displays of artwork... Read more
On Friday, some Year 6 girls got to try on a World War 2 gas mask, as they tried to imagine what it would have been like during the war.
?A taste of what our dancers got up to on Friday! From the very talented Mrs Williams ? ?? ? ?https://youtu.be/MurX0e-Zzvo? ‘One More Time’ is a showcase of Dance Talent... Read more
A taste of what our dancers got up to on Friday! From the very talented Mrs Williams ? ?? https://youtu.be/MurX0e-Zzvo
Loads of energy at Young Voices! https://t.co/AByRMTa4t5
Loads of energy at Young Voices!
Our incredible elite dancers at #onemoretime2020
Our incredible elite dancers at #onemoretime2020 https://t.co/0Ngq1wmIE8
Warming up for Young Voices. Go St Mary’s!
Warming up for Young Voices- go St Mary’s!
Good luck to the U11 and U13 teams competing at the gymnastics Floor and Vault Regionals, here at St Mary's School this Sunday!
And they're off! Good luck for Young Voices, girls!
Maths meetings for Prep parents this afternoon to help them understand our scheme of work and how they can support their girls at home @StMarysGXPrep
A beautiful day for the Prep girls to enjoy the fabulous equipment on the playground, and good progress being made on our new EYFS building too!
Incredible cupcake decorating for the girls this lunchtime courtesy of @HolroydHowe ?
Delicious cookies and donuts to kick off Latham's fund-raising for the @MSAtrust at breaktime!
Our Prep girls had a brilliant afternoon yesterday participating in various sponsored events including being silent for 15 minutes and walking a mile!
Popcorn at the ready for the lunchtime film for Senior girls!
Lots of activities going on for Prep girls this lunchtime for Temple West’s money raising efforts! https://t.co/IMcjElpBYO
3/3 wins for this team! Amazing!
?incredible, girls! https://twitter.com/StMarysGXSports/status/1225027135754186752
Brilliant stuff - SMS girls looking very engaged! https://twitter.com/bucksbookaward/status/1225027318390972421
amazing! https://twitter.com/StMarysGXSports/status/1225014900017246208
Chicken nuggets and mozzarella dippers on offer from Temple West this break time as they raise money for @GOSHCharity ?
Biscuit decorating for our Prep girls this lunchtime, with Kirk!
Tuesday is off to a tasty start as Kirk sold pizza slices at breaktime in aid of @WWF_Australia for Charities Week!
We are excited to announce that our next lecture in the Gwyneth Bebb programme will be delivered by Baroness @EmmaPidding on 5th March- follow the link for more information and... Read more
Butler are continuing their efforts this lunchtime, raising money for @CR_UK, with activities including a film for the Prep girls, and hair braiding!
Whole School in Action Day - Wednesday 4th March. An Open Day where the school will be at work. 09.30-13.00 for Senior House 09.30-12.00 for Prep Department Register here: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/
Charity Week is off to a sweet start with Butler's cake sale in aid of @CR_UK
Charity Week is off to a sweet start with Butler's cake sale in aid of Cancer Research.
Another student inspired by her CORI project lessons. Emily has been out collecting litter in the local area in an attempt to care for the local environment. Well done!
An outstanding Soloists’ Concert last night, with performances of an exceptionally high standard - it was an honour to accompany you all. So many stars in the making! (Mrs Phillips)
Congratulations to all of our Year 2 girls and our visitors who sat the Year 3 Scholarship assessments this week. Working a year ahead, all of the girls did well... Read more
House Netball is in full swing!
Year 9 are busy today with Enterprise Day! The girls have been tasked with designing and pitching the concept for a new app, considering the four Ps of Marketing: Price,... Read more
Amazing spread today @HolroydHowe
Year 5 have been learning all about the wonderful world of William Shakespeare! The girls were set a homework task to research as many facts as they could about the... Read more
Y10 Artists are currently studying the work of Georgia O'Keeffe as part of their 'Organic Forms' project. It is wonderful to oversee the development of their technical skills using acrylic... Read more
Year 3 had a great day yesterday visiting the Roald Dahl Museum. They explored the gallery and they learned about editing skills before getting the opportunity to edit some of... Read more
Soloists Concert is this Thursday, 7pm-8.30pm with refreshments in between. The girls have been rehearsing hard and are sounding amazing! No tickets necessary, we look forward to seeing you on... Read more
2/2 ... then eagle-eyed Mrs Cobb spotted it! We can crown her chief tooth-finder! And Charlotte won't miss a visit from the tooth fairy. What a dramatic Toothsday in Prep!
1/2 Brace yourselves... there was a brush with disaster on the Prep playground today! Charlotte lost her very first tooth... then she actually lost it! Everyone was scouring the playground... Read more
A warm welcome to all the girls here today for scholarship assessments!
A huge thank you to Dominic Grieve who came in to talk to our Sixth Form today about his career, Brexit and life after being an MP!
Our tour guides are ready, and we are all set to welcome you to our Prep Open Morning today from 10.00-12.00!
Year 13 English group on the set of the Yard Players' Twelfth Night yesterday, at the Brockley Jack Theatre in London.
Prep Open Morning is tomorrow! We look forward to welcoming you from 10am, you can register here https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/
Amazing for our Year 7s to meet Lucy Hawking at @MaltmansGreen this afternoon! @StMaryGXLibrary
Multi-skills going well with @StMarysGXPrep @DairHouseSchool and @StHelens_Prep
As part of their Options Day today, Year 9 have enjoyed some interactive "speed dating" style activities where they find out information about various GCSE subjects.
Always so nice to welcome Old Girls back to St Mary's! Chaya popped by and told us about her English course at Bournemouth Uni, her hopes to go into publishing,... Read more
Looking forward to welcoming @DairHouseSchool and @StHelens_Prep this afternoon for Multi-Skills with Year 1 and 2!
?Next up for Year 9 Options Day, Policy Adviser, Ellie Szczerbiak, who advises on financial stability EU exit at HM Treasury- whose role is very diverse. Again lots more for... Read more
Next up for Year 9 Options Day, Policy Adviser, Ellie Szczerbiak, who advises on financial stability EU exit at HM Treasury- whose role is very diverse. Again lots more for... Read more
?Fascinating talk from Mr Sendall for Year 9 Options Day- Mr Sendall is a Barrister specialising in employment, and also a part time professional photographer! Very thought provoking for these... Read more
Fascinating talk from Mr Sendall for Year 9 Options Day- Mr Sendall is a Barrister specialising in employment, and also a part time professional photographer! Very thought provoking for these... Read more
Year 7 Geographers are busy making Bug Hotels this morning! The girls are aiming to use only biodegradable materials and hope to attract some bugs by camouflaging their structure with... Read more
?These lovely bears are looking forward to their new homes with Year 6, after the assessment day! ?
These lovely bears are looking forward to their new homes with Year 6, after the assessment day!
?Beautiful skies over St Mary’s this morning as we await the lovely Year 6 girls for Year 7 assessment day!?
Beautiful skies over St Mary’s this morning as we await the lovely Year 6 girls for Year 7 assessment day!
In Prep's CORI project session this term, they have been exploring what it is to be a good citizen. They are focusing their citizenship topic on their responsibility of looking... Read more
2/2 Leyla walks to school which helps to reduce her carbon footprint, but on her walk to school today, she decided to help pick up the litter she came across... Read more
1/2 Prep have been exploring what it is to be a good citizen. They heard of @GretaThunberg's story in their last session and after hearing Greta's concerns and how she... Read more
Another busy afternoon yesterday in Forest School! EYFS played team bonding games, made hand and face cream and built a den!
Year 5 scientists counting the number of drops of water needed to dissolve 2.1g candyfloss!
Enjoy your Taster Day, Year 11!
Enjoy your taster day, Year 11!
A warm welcome from our Sixth Form girls to Year 11 today!
Year 1 and Year 2 enjoyed a little birthday celebration for Miss Connell's 30th- with cake and lots of dancing!
This week, teachers in Senior House have been sharing their love of reading, and reading particular books or pieces that they love, to the girls. These have included local history,... Read more
Following the success of our evening with author D J Kelly, we are excited to announce that our next lecture in the Gwyneth Bebb programme will be delivered by Baroness... Read more
In Forest School EYFS created their own adventures using their imaginations, having read My Adventure Island, about a little boy who used his imagination to travel to different places. Did... Read more
In Forest School this week, Early Years created their own adventures using their imaginations, having read My Adventure Island, about a little boy who used his imagination to travel to... Read more
Y1 have started their new topic of ‘Materials’ in Science. The girls were given a tray of different objects and they had to link the objects together by looking at... Read more
Year 1 have started their new topic of ‘Materials’ in Science. The girls were given a tray of different objects and they had to link the objects together by looking... Read more
Year 7 and Mrs Jobson are making the most of the January sunshine and are busy investigating biodiversity around the school site today. They've found lots of insects and birds!... Read more
The Sixth Form trip to the Harry Potter tour at Warner Bros studio was a hit!
Fascinating trip for Year 8 to @bletchleypark today.
Such a worthy cause @BucksMind
A huge thank you to St Mary's School Gerrards Cross for their incredible fundraising achievements and donating £1808 to Buckinghamshire Mind!
Early Years girls are happy to be back and getting straight back into their learning!
A brilliant final few hours of Michaelmas term with the hilarious Sixth Form Panto, and lovely final assembly!
Classroom decorating contest was won by.... 7/8KK!
Congratulations, girls, on your Headmistress' commendations!
A truly stunning Carol Service tonight.
Random Act of Kindness passed onto the police! Yr 8 set up a kind act for EYFS, to get crafty in lessons and produce a thank you card for the... Read more
Prep mock election results are in! Green Party 44 Liberal Democrats 41 Conservatives 15 Labour 7 Brexit 2
We will be running a Stay & Play session for anyone interested in our Nursery or Reception classes on Friday 7th February from 10.30am – 11.30am. Please contact the Registrar... Read more
Year 8 girls have been spreading festive joy with random acts of kindness hampers!
The results of the Senior House mock election are in... it was a narrow Conservative win, closely followed by the Liberal Democrats!
Senior House ready for the last Christmas Quiz of the year!! But who won..... ?
Our incredible big card in Senior House for all the girls to write messages to each other, and donate to Crisis if they wish ?
Christmas singalong band ? https://t.co/DK0Aj9j9dM
Senior girls' turn for Christmas lunch!
Delicious!
The girls are in for such a treat this lunchtime! Amazing job @HolroydHowe ?
With the inevitable increase in device use over Christmas, parents may find these articles useful: https://parentinfo.org/article/seasonal-netiquette-5-new-parenting-rules?utm_source=Thinkuknow&utm_campaign=85b71ed798-TUK_GLOBAL_DECEMBER_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0b54505554-85b71ed798-55217785 https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/what-is-the-internet-of-things-iot/?utm_source=Thinkuknow&utm_campaign=85b71ed798-TUK_GLOBAL_DECEMBER_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0b54505554-85b71ed798-55217785
Mock Election time! In Senior House, Y10 have been leading the campaigns for the parties. In assembly the students read their speeches to Senior girls, with voting taking place at... Read more
The Year 7 Scholars are doing some incredible work on their scholarship projects!
Prep girls are ready for the Panto!
Hang on - she's not "behind you"...!! Enjoy, girls! https://twitter.com/StMarysGXPrep/status/1204348208119500801
Well done to all the girls who came to the GCSE Presentation Tea on Friday – we are very proud of all of you! A special thanks to Miss Hillier... Read more
Amazing work, girls - Senior House girls will be presenting their parties on Wednesday! https://twitter.com/StMarysGXPrep/status/1203997906321195008
Members of Senior Choir entertained the residents of Leonard Cheshire Home - so important for us to go out into the community to spread a little bit of 'Christmas Cheer'!... Read more
Thank you to the SMA for the wonderful Christmas party on Friday! https://twitter.com/StMarysGXPrep/status/1202991437987614720
The St Mary's entry for the Century 21 Chalfonts Competition needs your likes! They are now going into the second and final round of voting to determine the winner and... Read more
Huge congratulations to Evie who won the Nunn Hayward digital Christmas card competition! All of Nunn Hayward's clients will be sent the moving, musical digital card designed by Evie -... Read more
Huge congratulations to Evie who won the @nunn_hayward digital Christmas card competition! All of Nunn Hayward's clients will be sent the moving, musical digital card designed by Evie - who... Read more
A beautiful wreath by Mrs Barker at the St James Church wreath making last night ?
Amazing!! ? ? ? https://twitter.com/stmarysgxsports/status/1202620500557606912
Today’s menu at the Wild Mushroom Cafe was a delicious slice of pizza and hot chocolate! The girls also recapped some facts about pine trees and decorated their own pine... Read more
Sixth Form academic scholars enjoying lunch with Mr Gibb.
Sixth Form academic scholars lunch! @smssixthform
It's hard to believe a week has passed since the first showing of Legally Blonde! @StMarysExpArts #ThrowbackThursday
Congratulations to Pre-Prep on their wonderful production of Christmas with the Aliens!
Thank you Head Girl Team for a beautifully decorated tree! @smssixthform
Year 7 Geographers are taking advantage of the beautiful winter sun and investigating wildlife in the grounds of the school ??
Absolutely amazing production of Legally Blonde, congratulations to all involved @StMarysExpArts
***Prep Open Morning*** Come along and see the whole of Prep from Nursery to Year 6, have a tour and meet our teachers, on Friday 24th January 2020. Contact Registrar... Read more
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Break a leg tonight, girls! ?
The girls in Year 3 have been learning about different food groups and why each one is important. They sorted foods in to these different groups and noticed that some... Read more
Our Year 8 girls are on a mission - to spread random acts of kindness... Year 7 are in for a treat!
Look at these fabulous show-stoppers by Miss Rose and Miss Sweeney for the Prep staff Bake-Off! @StMarysGXPrep
Look at these fabulous show-stoppers by Miss Rose and Miss Sweeney for the Prep staff Bake-Off!
At St Mary's we offer the opportunity to apply for a Year 3 scholarship, for girls already at St Mary's and girls from other schools, who are considering entry to... Read more
A scholarly lunchtime discussion for these Year 10 and 11 students!
Legally Blonde week is finally here! These girls have been working SO hard on this production and although Friday night is a sell out, there are a handful of tickets... Read more
***The Frost Fair is tomorrow!*** Come along between 10.30am and 2pm and support the amazing work our SMA does, as well as getting a start on your Christmas shopping and... Read more
7P have been studying plastic waste in Geography and have created their own ‘plastic footprints’ for homework using waste plastic they collected over a week. They found an awful lot!... Read more
7P have been studying plastic waste with Mrs Jobson in Geography and have created their own ‘plastic footprints’ for homework, using waste plastic they collected over a week. They found... Read more
A surprise for the EY girls - our fire pit has been built! We started learning the important rules about respecting the fire circle. We also said hello and welcome... Read more
Year 10 Enterprise Team are VERY busy this lunch time!
These girls have been working SO hard on their production of Legally Blonde… coming to a Senior Hall near you on 28th and 29th November at 7pm! Please follow the... Read more
Year 12 and 13 students are having a newspaper study day at the British Film Institute!
Excellent news! We have been awarded the highest grade in both categories inspected by ISI. We are ‘excellent’ in quality of pupils’ achievements and quality of pupils’ personal development. We... Read more
Excellent news! St Mary's School has been awarded the highest grade in both categories inspected by ISI. We are ‘excellent’ in quality of pupils’ achievements and quality of pupils’ personal... Read more
#ChildrenInNeed2019 lunchtime fun! @StMarysGXPrep
We've had a brilliant assembly this morning, and cakes and nuggets at break! And look at these amazing costumes! All in aid of Children in Need #ChildrenInNeed2019
Absolutely - well done, girls! https://twitter.com/dinadonut/status/1195266423897108480
They look amazing! https://twitter.com/StMarysGXPrep/status/1195268901598302208
Wow! ?? https://twitter.com/stmarysgxsports/status/1195040444431949825
In their Science lessons this week, the Year 3 girls became Earth Scientists! They took samples of different soils from around the school grounds and they examined their composition carefully... Read more
Year 1 have been using part whole models to add and subtract numbers. They worked in pairs and had to find pairs of numbers that added together to make the... Read more
We are delighted to invite parents, and any local friends, to an exciting event at St Mary's on the evening of Wednesday 20th November- the first in a series of... Read more
We are delighted to invite parents and locals to an exciting event at St Mary's on the evening of Wednesday 20th November- the first in a series of Gwyneth Bebb... Read more
We will be running a Stay & Play session for anyone interested in our Nursery or Reception classes on Friday 15th November from 10.30am – 11.30am. Please contact the Registrar... Read more
The Senior and Prep Head Girl teams laid a wreath at the Gerrards Cross Remembrance Service today.
As part of the Yr 8 PSHCEE Wellbeing topic, students have been challenged to complete the November Action for Happiness calendar. If you would like to join in with the... Read more
As part of the Year 8 PSHCEE Wellbeing topic, students have been challenged to complete the November Action for Happiness calendar. If you would like to join in with the... Read more
We hope you have saved the date for our fabulous Frost Fair! Come along on Saturday 23rd November and support the amazing work our SMA does, as well as getting... Read more
St Mary's is pleased to be supporting the CAWC International Charity Christmas Bazaar – this Sunday, 10th November, at Crowne Plaza from 10am-4pm, Gerrards Cross- don't miss it! https://cawc.co.uk/bazaar/
St Mary's is pleased to be supporting the CAWC International Charity Christmas Bazaar – the event will benefit community first responders. The Bazaar is this Sunday, 10th November, at Crowne... Read more
Year 5 have just got back from the Everyman cinema in Gerrards Cross after watching 'A Dog's Way Home'. The film was linked to their PSHE work on working together... Read more
The Prep girls are very busy this morning! They've been helping Merlin the witch to travel to the castle, defeat the dragon and find the magic sword! @Perform4Schools @StMarysGXPrep
Some amazing EPQ presentations this evening - well done girls ??
Legally Blonde… coming to a Senior Hall near you on 28th and 29th November at 7pm! 65 students are involved in this epic production featuring Maisie, Year 12, as Elle... Read more
Tour of what once was the “Krakow Ghetto” with tour guide Nigel #learningfromhistory
It’s spooky this lunchtime...! ?
As we come to the end of the first half term at St Mary's, we are delighted with how well our new Year 7s from neighbouring schools have settled in... Read more
Mrs Glenister's Year 9 French group tried out a "speed-dating" style conversational task today! @StMarysLanguage
At St Mary's Sixth Form we offer considerable support with Oxbridge and competitive applications. To find out more and to meet our fantastic teachers, come along to our Open Evening... Read more
A wonderful Harvest celebration in Prep this morning! @StMarysGXPrep
At St Mary's Sixth Form we offer a wide choice of subjects with engaging tutorial-style lessons. To find out more about our subjects and to meet our fantastic teachers, come... Read more
Congratulations to Mrs Phillips, and all the girls involved, on a stunning Autumn Concert last night, with performances in Spanish and English! Such talent in our school! @StMarysExpArts
Join us tonight for a brilliant musical evening! No tickets are needed, just turn up in plenty of time and enjoy the concert. There will be refreshments available for parents,... Read more
Join us tonight for a musical evening provided by soloists and members of the Senior Choir, Chamber Choir, A Capella, Senior Orchestra, Chamber Ensemble, Swing Band and Flute Ensemble! No... Read more
Brilliant, buzzing Whole School Open Day on Saturday - it was great to meet so many prospective parents and their children. If you weren't able to make our Open Day... Read more
Did you know... In Sixth Form we offer Academic, Performing Arts and Sports Scholarships? Find out more at our Open Evening this Thursday, 17th October 7pm. Registration is not necessary... Read more
Sixth Form Open Evening - this Thursday, 17th October, starts at 7pm. Come along and find out all about St Mary's Sixth Form, no registration necessary.
We are ready for open day tomorrow! Looking forward to welcoming families from 10am!
Our Year 7 academic scholars enjoyed lunch with Mrs Adams and Mr Gibb today- they were starting their scholarship programme by talking about ‘big questions’, which they will then research... Read more
Kat Frei from Bucks Mind talking to parents about a strategy to promote 5 ways to wellbeing #WorldMentalHealthDay
The table is set for the #WorldMentalHealthDay parent support evening!
What’s this? ?????? #WorldMentalHealthDay has seen our first "mugging"! 2 teachers found these "Person Of the Week" mugs waiting for them on their desks, filled to the brim with lots... Read more
It’s a take-over! Join our Head Girl team over on Instagram as they take control of the St Mary’s account. Sixth Form Open Evening is next Thursday -17th October, 7pm... Read more
Brilliant new facilities in the @StMarysGXPrep playground - the girls love them!
Mrs Martin has been enjoying reading the wonderful Solar System projects completed by Year 5. What a high standard has been achieved this year! Well done, girls! @StMarysScienceD You can... Read more
It’s “make your own pizza” day! @HolroydHowe @StMarysGXPrep
If you would still like to sponsor your daughter for the Harvest Walk you can donate directly to the causes we are raising money for here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/smsgx?utm_term=W9qz6QZJw
So much fun to be had on the Prep playground! @StMarysGXPrep
Our previous Mental Health Coffee Morning was a tremendous success and we are delighted to invite parents to join us for another evening on how to develop positive mental health... Read more
Here are Year 6 on the Mary Poppins bridge after a wonderful tour at @PinewoodStudios. Thank you Mrs Lawrance for the wonderful opportunity!
Here are Year 6 on the Mary Poppins bridge after a wonderful tour at Pinewood Studios. Thank you Mrs Lawrance for the wonderful opportunity!
10km done! Well done, girls, and staff! #HarvestWalk
The Harvest Walkers are off to a great start!
They’re off! #HarvestWalk
(3/3) After his shower he found a magical horse and tried to ride it but he kept falling off! He decided never to ride a horse again and as he... Read more
(2/3) Once upon a woodland lived a Troll. He was reading a story when the wind blew his book away! The Troll was devastated so he travelled to the supermarket... Read more
(1/3) Today in Forest School the girls made their own story about a Troll, then created Trolls based on his character in the story. They decided that he was a... Read more
Our previous Mental Health Coffee Morning was a tremendous success and we are delighted to invite you to join us for another evening on how to develop positive mental health... Read more
Congratulations to our KS5 dancers who were awarded the Highly Commended Certificate for their fantastic performance at today's ISA National Dance Competition!
Congratulations to our KS5 dancers who were awarded the Highly Commended Certificate for their fantastic performance at today's @isaschools National Dance Competition!
Our Harvest Walk is this Friday! You can donate directly to the causes we are raising money for here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/smsgx?utm_term=W9qz6QZJw
Our Harvest Walk is this Friday! You can donate directly to the causes we are raising money for here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/smsgx?utm_term=W9qz6QZJw We?re raising money to Buckinghamshire Mind and Heads Together. Support... Read more
FIRST PLACE! Our KS3 Dance troop have won first place at the Independent Schools' Association National Dancing Competition! Congratulations, girls, amazing news!
FIRST PLACE! Our KS3 Dance troop have won first place at the @isaschools National Dancing Competition! Congratulations, girls, amazing news!
Open Day is coming up! All areas of the school from Nursery to Sixth Form will be open, and Mrs Adams will be speaking at 11am. Spread the word!
Brilliant, articulate debate final between Kirk & Latham this morning - the motion was "Autonomous vehicles will make driving safer" - Winner to be announced on Friday!
Y5 have been learning about the difference between two powerful Ancient Greek city states, Athens and Sparta. Here is Poppy A’s letter convincing Miss Sweeney to visit Sparta. She particularly... Read more
I spy... some Forest Explorers way over on the Cedar Lawn! @StMarysGXPrep
I spy... some Forest Explorers way over on the Cedar Lawn!
Twitter is a wonderful place for our girls to be able to engage with the authors of the books they are reading, via Mrs Murray, our Librarian!
Come rain or shine - and it's been a lot more of the former this week - the new @StMarysGXPrep playground facilities are being built!
Come rain or shine - and it's been a lot more of the former this week - the new Prep playground facilities are being built!
All Year 7 Parents are invited to attend an informative session, with speeches from The Headmistress and other teachers, this Thursday, 26th September from 6-7pm, in the Senior Hall. Also... Read more
All Year 7 Parents are invited to attend an informative session, with speeches from The Headmistress, and other teachers, this Thursday, 26th September from 6-7pm, in the Senior Hall. Also... Read more
In their assembly this afternoon the Prep girls learnt about International Day of Peace - which is tomorrow - and its timely focus on Climate Action. There are things we... Read more
The Early Years Forest Explorers went on a bug hunt! They found a millipede and recreated it using twigs and leaves. On their travels in the woodland they managed to... Read more
Girls STEM Day at Bletchley Park! This is an opportunity to explore hands on activities and the Museum, inspiring girls to look to consider STEM roles in the future https://g.co/kgs/8HALkM
Year 7 have been enjoying their music lessons!
Year 7 have been enjoying their music lessons! @StMarysExpArts
Year 7 Parents are invited to attend an informative session, with speeches from The Headmistress, Head of Maths and English on Thursday 26th September from 6-7pm, in the Senior Hall.... Read more
Y7 Parents are invited to attend an informative session, with speeches from The Headmistress, Head of Maths and English on Thursday 26th September from 6-7pm, in the Senior Hall. Also... Read more
Year 3 have getting a feel for what it was like to create cave drawings during the Stone Age. Once they had discovered the features of cave art, they created... Read more
Year 7 enjoying Drama Club! @StMarysExpArts
Early Years girls have been out in the sunshine practising some mindfulness techniques with Miss Rose - how relaxing!
We will be running a Stay & Play session for anyone interested in our Nursery or Reception classes on Friday 27th September from 10am – 11.30am. Please contact the Registrar... Read more
In Science, Y5 have started their 'Earth and Space' topic. After learning some introductory facts about each planet in our Solar System, they considered the scale of the Solar System.... Read more
A busy and bustling Co-curricular Fair today, the girls are really spoilt for choice!
Welcome back to all the girls, and a warm welcome to our new students and staff members!
A warm welcome to Year 7 and Year 12 today!
Congratulations to our Year 11 students who received their GCSE results today. There is much cause for celebration, with half of the cohort achieving the top grades in five or... Read more
Many congratulations to all of the students who received their A level results today. The results were again impressive this year, with 37% of all grades achieved, A*/ A, 60... Read more
Preparations for the St Mary’s #WomensWorldCup2019 are underway in Prep!
Whole School Open Day - Nursery to Sixth Form - Saturday 12th October 10am - 12.30pm
Congratulations! What an honour to have had the Children’s Laureate at St Mary’s only a few weeks ago! We can’t wait for the third instalment of Wizards of Once! ?... Read more
In Senior House serious prep is underway for House Drama! Butler appear to be involving dance and scooters in theirs...!
Some incredible hats in Prep today! #madhattersteaparty ?? https://t.co/tgYCIomZfT
Huge congratulations to Year 7 and the whole Expressive Arts Department on their fantastic production of The Lion King!
They did it! ????
They did it! ???? https://t.co/8jTPX7b0OD
Staff are on the back row and ready for this amazing production. Break a leg Year 7 ??? #LionKing
Good luck to our Prep girls at their Swimming Gala this afternoon!
Welcome to Gerrards Cross CofE school and @MaltmansGreen to our Year 7 production of The Lion King! ?
Congratulations to all the girls from Nursery to Sixth Form, and the Expressive Arts Department on a stunning Art Exhibition! See our facebook page for the photos: https://www.facebook.com/St-Marys-School-Gerrards-Cross-217598038273153/ … https://twitter.com/StMarysSchoolGX/status/1148194563191988224/photo/1
Congratulations to all the girls from Nursery to Sixth Form, and the Expressive Arts Department on a stunning Art Exhibition!
We were honoured to welcome Olympian athlete Georgie Twigg MBE to present our prizes today at Speech Day today, and to listen to her inspirational speech. Huge thanks, Georgie -... Read more
Speech Day is such a special event in our calendar, and we were delighted to welcome former Headmistresses, Miss Timberlake and Mrs Balcombe back to St Mary's.
We were honoured to welcome Olympian athlete @georgietwigg to present our prizes today, and to listen to her inspirational speech. Huge thanks, Georgie - our girls will never forget meeting... Read more
Our incredible Art Exhibition is Open TODAY from 3-5pm ??
Art Exhibition tomorrow between 3pm and 5pm in the Senior Hall. Other times to view the exhibition are on Saturday after Speech Day when refreshments will also be available in... Read more
All pupils will have a piece of art work displayed in our annual Art Exhibition, from Nursery through to A level pieces. All parents and girls are invited to attend... Read more
No accidents yet at Hazard Alley! @StMarysGXPrep
Anyone for a spot of Pictionary in the Library?
Last activity for Year 11- High ropes!
Zip lining!!
Zip lining!! https://t.co/X5cj2QsFGH
More fun activities for Year 11!
Year 11 on their first activity of the day at Paccar!
Sports Day 2019 Begins!! ????
Incredible high-jumping this morning! #sportsday @StMarysGXSports
Senior House Sports Day is off to an energetic start! @StMarysGXSports
Senior House Sports Day is off to an energetic start!
What an incredible production of Mary Poppins! Congratulations KS2, and all the staff. Practically perfect in every way!
?A heated game of Uno in Games Club today!?
A heated game of Uno in Games Club today!
Mrs Adams , Mrs Kingston, Mrs Carney and Mr Martin met with all of the members of the SMA for breakfast in the Space on a lovely sunny morning to... Read more
A brilliant swimming gala this afternoon, with the usual St Mary's team spirit in full force! Well done, girls!
Early Years "Forest Queens" have been doing some exploring in their very own forest crowns!
Go swimmers!
Go swimmers! https://t.co/Md93NNG6nm
Cheering squad at the ready! ????? https://t.co/OVW0CCSR8l
Good luck at the swimming gala this afternoon, girls!
What could this be spelling....?
Tom Sherrington @teacherhead explaining Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction.
What could this be spelling... https://t.co/4DI7EEKzoF
Brilliant to welcome delegates from @RMSforGirls @Queens_Gate @SandringhamSch1 @habsgirlsSchool @stcatsbramley @rgshw @LEHSchool @EastBarnetSch @stgeorgesascot and many others for our 21st Century Education meet- keynote speaker @teacherhead Tom Sherrington.
Brilliant to welcome so many Old Girls for our drinks & nibbles tonight!
Leyla and Isabel are our Wicked Young Writer finalists - and they're at the awards ceremony today!
4/4 They enjoyed watching their film on the big screen and, overall, it was a fantastic event and opportunity for them. Mrs Williams has created this fabulous video that really... Read more
3/4 The girls were honoured with tickets to this event because the video they created to depict one of the nominated books, was chosen as the winner, out of entries... Read more
2/4 The girls had the most amazing time, it was an unforgettable experience for them to be able to chat to so many incredibly talented authors - and get their... Read more
1/4 Yesterday, some of our Senior girls had the immense honour of being invited to the CILIP Carnegie Awards. These awards are the most prestigious children's book awards in the... Read more
Yesterday, some of our Senior girls had the immense honour of being invited to the CILIP Carnegie Awards. These awards are the most prestigious children's book awards in the world,... Read more
If you wonder round St Mary's on a typical lunch break you will find... girls learning martial arts, or getting sticky in Science Explorers, or painting bones for The Lion... Read more
The very talented Mrs Williams made a trailer about Year 7's trip to Warwick Castle! https://youtu.be/mW6fcJYz8qM Year 7 trip to Warwick Castle, June 2019
The very talented Mrs Williams made a trailer about Year 7's trip to @WarwickCastle! https://youtu.be/mW6fcJYz8qM
Exciting lunch time demo for our girls today! https://twitter.com/stevejarman7/status/1140574871530987520
Prep Sports Day was followed by the always brilliant SMA Fun Day- thank you to Mrs Hurst and the gang for a brilliant afternoon!
What a brilliant Prep Sports Day! Well done everyone!
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Ready and waiting...! ?
?The scene is set, the sun is just about shining! Let’s go Prep Sports Day! ????? ?
The scene is set, the sun is just about shining! Let’s go Prep Sports Day! ?????
?“School Angels”! As voted for by our Year 13 leavers. Who could think of two more worthy winners than Mrs Sylvester and Mrs Dimmock!? ?
“School Angels”! As voted for by our Year 13 leavers. Who could think of two more worthy winners than Mrs Sylvester and Mrs Dimmock!?
The rain hasn’t deterred our Walking Bus group! ? ??
A spot of break-time scrabble!
We would really appreciate raffle prizes for our Sports Awards Evening on 10th July, if any parents are able to donate anything! This evening is an opportunity to celebrate the... Read more
We would really appreciate raffle prizes for our Sports Awards Eve on 10th July, where we will be joined by Olympian Olivia Carnegie-Brown. If any parents are able to donate... Read more
Year 7 are hard at work for Enterprise Day!
?Have you had at least five-a-day today? ????? #healthyeatingweek ?
Have you had at least five-a-day today? ????? #healthyeatingweek
Well done, girls! https://twitter.com/stmarysgxprep/status/1138075945540210688
What a brilliant, magic morning with @CressidaCowell! @StMarysGXPrep
Absolutely thrilled to have author @CressidaCowell at St Mary’s today to talk to our girls, and children from local schools! @PatriciaDunn71
Year 3 started the day with a cooked breakfast! Then they went to the forest and learned how to make a fire and build mini shelters. They ended a fantastic... Read more
Time for a campfire, hot chocolate & marshmallows before bedtime! ??
Year 3 have put up the tents and are ready for tonight!
And Year 3 are off! They have planned their food, been to Tesco and bought it, had a quick ice cream pit stop, and then back to school to continue... Read more
Congratulations to all the girls who performed in the @StMarysExpArts Spotlights Drama Festival last night. The girls performed brilliantly and wowed their audience. Huge thanks to Mrs Kalinowski for organising... Read more
The dress rehearsals for tonight’s Drama Festival are in full swing!
Happy Birthday Poppy!
We will be running a Stay & Play session for anyone interested in our Nursery or Reception classes on Friday 21st June from 10am – 11.30am. Please contact the Registrar... Read more
Brilliant! https://twitter.com/StMarysGXPrep/status/1135905218359697408
Some of our Nursery forest explorers are out having a great time exploring the grounds this afternoon!
Wet but happy in France!
Have fun! We can't wait to hear all about it! https://twitter.com/StMaryGXLibrary/status/1135870050903240704
We have arrived!
Bon Voyage Years 5 and 6, have a wonderful trip! ??
Bon Voyage Years 5 and 6 - have a wonderful trip! https://t.co/TPF9yyVlHO
The Year 1 girls have been continuing their Peter Rabbit theme - they have written some incredibly descriptive sentences, and are sewing their own Peter Rabbits!
Former student, Lizzy, who is in her second year of her degree course in Creative Advertising at Falmouth University, has won a prestigious advertising award - the D&AD Pencil for... Read more
Former student, Lizzy, who is in her second year of her degree course in Creative Advertising has won a prestigious advertising award for her promotional campaign package for a programme... Read more
Congratulations to Yasmine in Year 5 for being Highly Commended in the @isaschools Essay Writing Competition!
Congratulations to Yasmine in Year 5 for being Highly Commended in the ISA Essay Writing Competition!
A huge well done to two girls who bravely took to the Speakers’ Corner stand, and addressed the whole of Prep in assembly! You can find out what Isabel and... Read more
Congratulations to Ella and Millie (Year 12) who have been shortlisted in the New College of Humanities national essay competition. Both have been invited to the final, held at the... Read more
Congratulations to Ella and Millie, Y12, who have been shortlisted in the New College of Humanities national essay competition, out of 3,600 entries. Both have been invited to the final,... Read more
Congratulations to Amelia, Year 8, who has read all eight Carnegie nominated books! There are so many she can't even hold them! Excellent reading, Amelia.
Congratulations to Amelia, Year 8, who has read all eight @CILIPCKG nominated books! There are so many she can't even hold them! Excellent reading, Amelia.
We wish our wonderful Year 13 girls well as they start their study leave!
A few more pictures of Year 4’s wonderful trip! The girls were really creative with green art and then this morning was filled with orienteering where they were busy using... Read more
Prep Open Morning is today! Come and see our Prep Department - Nursery to Year 6 - between 10am & 12pm, meet our teachers and take a tour!
What a busy 2 days so far at Flatford!The girls have been shelter building, singing songs at the camp fire, carrying out field work in the river Stour and now... Read more
A wonderful tea to say farewell to our equally wonderful Year 13s as they go off on study leave!
Prep Open Morning tomorrow! (Friday 17th May) 10am - 12pm. Come and see our Prep Department - Nursery to Year 6 - meet our teachers and take a tour!
Healthy, energy filled breakfast ideas with Mrs Roberts!
Practising a “yes” breath with parents at our Mental Wellbeing Coffee Morning - a technique girls (and adults!) can use to gain confidence #mentalhealthawarenessweek2019
Year 4 have arrived at Flatford Mill and the sun is shining!
Amazing writing by Leyla and Izzy has got them through to the finals of the Wicked Young Writer Awards, a national competition run by the theatre production Wicked. More on... Read more
Amazing writing by Leyla & Izzy has got them through to the finals of the Wicked Young Writers Award, a national competition run by the theatre production @WickedUK. More in... Read more
Some incredible results for our girls in the @isaschools Athletics event today - check out our Sports account @StMarysSchoolGX for all the details!
Last chance to purchase tickets for the SMA wine tasting this Friday, hosted by The Real Wine Company! Tickets available until the end of Wednesday!
Last Friday, Mrs Phillips took 22 girls from Y6-Y9 to a ‘Choral Celebration’ organised by @isaschools . After a warm up the girls learned a new song in three parts.... Read more
Last Friday, Mrs Phillips took 22 girls from Year 6 to Year 9 to a ‘Choral Celebration’ organised by the Independent Schools Association. After a warm up the girls learned... Read more
Prep Open Morning is this Friday 17th May, 10am - 12pm. Come and see our Prep Department - Nursery to Year 6 - meet our teachers and take a tour!
Top individual scores for our gymnasts at the ISA Nationals with Katya crowned U9 National Champion ? and Eden a close second ???? Amazing, girls!
It's Year 11's last day and they've enjoyed a special lunch, lots of signing of shirts, and next on to a game of rounders! All the best for your exams,... Read more
What a beautiful Music in May concert last night! Well done, girls!
Year 1 had a brilliant time on their trip to Chiltern Open Air Museum! Here they are listening to Mrs Tiggywinkle - in Mrs Tiggywinkle's home!
Year 1 had a brilliant time on their trip to @ChilternOAM Here they are listening to Mrs Tiggywinkle - in Mrs Tiggywinkle's home!
Year 7's work in progress for the Lion King production!
Book Club had a special treat last week when Saachi, Y10, gave a presentation on one of the Carnegie shortlisted books; "A Long Way Down" by @JasonReynolds83. Saachi researched the... Read more
Are you looking for a school that really is passionate about getting the academic best out of your 3-16 year old son? Then join staff and boys at @thorpehousesch in... Read more
The rain isn’t dampening these girls’ spirits as they’re off on their trip! ?? @StMarysGXPrep
The rain isn’t dampening these girls’ spirits as they’re off on their trip! ??
A beautiful, sunny May afternoon for our Flag Ceremony. Annicke and her Head Girl team handed over to Dayna, and her team, as did the current and new Heads of... Read more
Head Girl Annicke, pictured here at last week’s amazing Gym & Dance Show, will be ceremoniously handing over her Head Girl duties this afternoon at our Flag Ceremony. We thank... Read more
Yesterday saw the return of our annual, much enjoyed, Grandparents and Special Older Persons Tea. The guests were treated to a tour of Prep from their special St Mary’s person,... Read more
Year 1 made this beautiful tree in Science! The girls learnt about different plants and made the leaf shapes themselves based on the different leaf designs of different trees.
What a truly stunning Gym & Dance Show we were treated to last night! Look out in this afternoon's newsletter for more photos.
Dear Old Girls, does anyone remember girls by the names of Denise and Debbie Halsey, who would have been at St Mary's, around age 5/8 (younger and older sister) in... Read more
Incredible finished product from their Lego Town Planners Workshop! Mrs Adams was so impressed, girls! @StMarysGXPrep @PatriciaDunn71
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/21st-century-education-a-day-of-cutting-edge-cpd-tickets-60805534992
The Lego town planners are in! The girls are hard at work making additions, we can’t wait to see the final result!
Huge congratulations to Miss Wilkins for completing the London Marathon yesterday, having had very little time to train as she was a late charity entry. Miss Wilkins is raising money... Read more
Amazing Rock Challenge team who got to the final 12 out of 400 schools, and came away with these certificates. Incredible work, girls!
A hugely successful MUN for SMS! Awards to Ruby (Fox News), Kiera (Tunisia) Shedlia (Russia Today) and Shanze (USA), and a second place to Daisy (Libya). A massive congratulations to... Read more
A hugely successful MUN for SMS! 4 awards to Ruby (Fox News), Kiera (Tunisia) Shedlia (Russia Today) and Shanze (USA), and a second place to Daisy (Libya). A massive congratulations... Read more
Rock Challenge girls are just waiting for their rehearsal slot at 4pm and are on stage at 6.47pm.....results about 10pm! Good luck, girls!
?Rock Challenge girls are just waiting for their rehearsal slot at 4pm and are on stage at 6.47pm.....results about 10pm! Good luck, girls!?
Good luck to our Model UN team at Bucks MUN today - a long day of debate and negotiation ahead, hopefully we're all still smiling at the end! ???
Good luck to our amazing Rock Challenge team who are performing at the finals tomorrow! Check out the 12 schools performing at Southern Open Final B! It’s only one week... Read more
New look servery- everything looks amazing! @HolroydHowe
Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Gym & Dance Show on Thursday 2nd May! The girls are practising very hard!
Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Gym & Dance Show on Thursday 2nd May! The girls are practising very hard! https://t.co/PxPVqefQZs
Did you know we offer wraparound care from Nursery upwards? See the link for details: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/school-information/wraparound-care-provision/
Did you know we offer wraparound care from Nursery upwards? See the link for details: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/school-information/wraparound-care-provision/ We are pleased to offer wraparound care from Nursery upwards.
We will be holding an informal drinks evening for all our alumnae, we hope all our "Old Girls", recent and not so, can come! Please click on the link below... Read more
St Mary’s School has some final spaces for Reception in September 2019 available. Come and see our fabulous Early Years setting at our Open Morning on 17th May, or give... Read more
? Thank you to Mrs Szczerbiak for this photo of our lovely cherry tree - nearly in full blossom ?
Stunning! https://twitter.com/stmarysgxsports/status/1116356838394613761
Don't forget to get snapping over the holidays for the Inter-House photography competition!
Easter Playball camp at St Mary's.
Easter Playball Camp at St Mary's
Prep Open Morning! Friday 17th May, 10am - 12pm. Come and see our Prep Department - Nursery to Year 6 - meet our teachers and take a tour!
In the Easter holidays there are two local netball camps that your daughter may be interested in, see the posters for details and contacts.
?Staff badminton tournament is underway... Glad to see they’re not taking it too seriously ?? ?
Staff badminton tournament is underway... Glad to see they’re not taking it too seriously ??
The girls and their parents are having a lovely time at their Early Years Princess Party! @StMarysGXPrep
Huge congratulations to Marina, Year 5, who was awarded runner-up for a Young Carer award recently. Marina was nominated because, since the age of five, she has been a constant... Read more
We hope the Year 1 mums liked their adorable Mother's Day cards! The foot-painting was certainly an experience for Miss Connell! @StMarysGXPrep @FamiliesChilter
We hope the Year 1 mums liked their adorable Mother's Day cards! The foot-painting was certainly an experience for Miss Connell!
Exciting delivery from the SMA this morning ?
This week Y1 made sock puppets as part of their Materials topic in Science. They chose brightly coloured socks, cut out felt ears and noses, made hair out of wool... Read more
What a great Year 7 French Spelling Bee this week! All girls who took part did extremely well. Congratulations to all the girls who got through to the final -... Read more
Huge congratulations to Eliza, Year 4, who won Best Overall Speaker out of all 30 children at our Public Speaking event on Monday! The standard of speeches and delivery was... Read more
Years 4 and 5 had a brilliant trip to @ufton_court! The girls spent the day as vikings and tudors!
We are delighted to announce that Emily, Y10, won First Prize for a KS4 Learnt Monologue in a national @ISC_schools competition. One judge commented: “This one just blew me away.... Read more
We are delighted to announce that Emily, Year 10, won First Prize for a Key Stage 4 Learnt Monologue in a national Independent Schools Council competition. Emily had to film... Read more
Looks great, enjoy! https://twitter.com/StMaryGXLibrary/status/1110532550450135042
Selected girls from Senior House having an amazing time at Rock Challenge!
A warm welcome to @GayhurstSchool @thorpehousesch @CheshamPrep and @CSPA_Head, and to our judges, for our Prep Public Speaking event. St Mary's have kicked off proceedings and we look forward to... Read more
A very successful weekend at Haileybury Model UN for SMS Year 12. Day 3 of debate and still smiling! Isabelle is currently arguing for the necessity of gender quotas in... Read more
SMS delegations ready for an amazing Haileybury MUN 2019! #HMUN19 @HaileyburyMUN
SMS delegations ready for an amazing Haileybury MUN 2019! #HMUN19 @HaileyburyUK
Year 10 Ensemble are sounding absolutely amazing in rehearsals for tonight’s Spring Concert. 7pm in the Senior Hall, no tickets required! @StMarysExpArts
Good luck to our girls who are off to Kingsmead for a netball tournament and Pipers Corner for a swimming gala! It's all go!
Good luck to our girls who are off to Kingsmead for a netball tournament and @PipersCornerSch for a swimming gala! It's all go!
On Friday Year 5 recreated a volcanic eruption using, vinegar and baking powder. It was explosive!
Congratulations to three of our @StMarysGXPrep girls who attended the The Arts Society Chiltern's awards ceremony over the weekend. Maia and Connie, Y6, were awarded Highly Commended, and Yasmine, Y5,... Read more
U16 Team placed 9th at the BSGA Milano Team National Finals ???? against the top 26 teams representing the regions of Great Britain ? Well done, girls!
Congratulations U11 Team on your medals ? The team was placed 3rd region at the Milano Team National Finals ?? Amazing, girls!
Comic Relief fun at lunchtime!
Mmmm cakes! #comicrelief2019 #RedNoseDay2019 @FamiliesChilter
It's cake sale time! #comicrelief2019 #RedNoseDay2019 @FamiliesChilter
Good luck to our Under 11 gymnasts who are competing at the Milano national finals today! ????
Over in Senior House the girls are competing in Houses to build a bridge from only spaghetti and marshmallows! #ScienceWeek
This rocket ? mouse flew so high it’s not in the photo! #scienceday
Mix that slime, Miss Rose! @StMarysGXPrep https://t.co/02ZRi05LXG
Will the egg smash? ? #ScienceDay
Will the egg smash? #ScienceDay https://t.co/jEd4P2nPcm
Today our brilliant Year 10 netball team won 7 out of 8 games in the round robin to go into the top 4 knock out tournament. Finished 4th overall out... Read more
For #worldbookday the Prep girls and staff entered photographs of themselves reading in unusual places for our competition. Today the winners were announced in assembly. Well done, girls!
Young Enterprise team @BlissenceOils have had a successful sale this breaktime!
(2/2) Afterwards there was a 'speed networking' session- the opportunity to talk to women who work as mechanical engineers, microbiologists, aerospace systems engineers, nuclear physicists and biolanalytical scientists, to name... Read more
(1/2) Three Y10/11 students attended the STEM Roller Derby at Wycombe Leisure Centre. They watched an enthralling roller derby consisting of teams of players that all work in STEM careers.
GE Healthcare employees talked to our Y13 students this afternoon and gave a fascinating insight into work in science, technology, engineering and HR. They championed the work of women in... Read more
Look at these amazing doors that our Prep girls decorated as part of their World Book Day activities! View the whole set on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/St-Marys-School-Gerrards-Cross-217598038273153/
Commerical Airline pilot, Sarah Barry, gave an inspirational talk to girls from Prep and SH about being a woman in an industry dominated by men. Sarah promoted piloting as a... Read more
This year, Year 7 have learnt about the importance of women in religion and why we should spend more time talking about religious women #InternationalWomensDay
International Women's Day assembly with Mrs Davison and the Sixth Form girls.
It’s #InternationalWomensDay and we’ve got lots coming up today!
?It’s #InternationalWomensDay and we’ve got lots coming up today!?
Good luck to our Year 10 team; Daisy, Lucy and Orla, as they compete in the second round of the Rotary Youth Speaks Competition in Marlow this evening!
Good luck to our Year 10 team; Daisy, Lucy and Orla, as they compete in the second round of the Rotary Youth Speaks Competition in Marlow this evening! #YouthSpeaks
The girls in @StMarysGXPrep are busy making preparations to decorate a classroom door in the style of a book! We can't wait to see the results!
They really do! https://twitter.com/StMarysGXPrep/status/1103639741478719489
We have three winners of the costume competition! To be revealed in tomorrow's newsletter...!
Lunch room, and staff, looking absolutely amazing for #WorldBookDay @HolroydHowe
An amazing array of costumes today a St Mary's, and activities are in full swing - here are our Year 4 girls reading with Early Years girls #WorldBookDay #WBD19
Absolutely brilliant visit from author @Alex_T_Smith today, the children (and grown ups!) had so much fun, thank you!
School in Action Day - this Wednesday, 6th March. Come and see the school at work. Prep (Nursery to Year 6) 9.30am-12pm and Senior School (Year 7 to Year 13)... Read more
School in Action Day - This Wednesday, 6th March. Come and see the school at work. Prep (Nursery to Year 6) 9.30am-12pm and Senior School (Year 7 to Year 13)... Read more
Our Still Life Art competition winners enjoyed a special tea with Mrs Adams in her study today. Well done, girls!
Our Still Life Art competition winners enjoyed a special tea with Mrs Adams in her study today. Well done, girls! @PatriciaDunn71
12 girls at TEDx Warwick this morning - ready to be inspired! Architects of Tomorrow! #TEDxWarwick
12 girls at TEDx Warwick this morning - ready to be inspired! Architects of Tomorrow! #TEDxWarwick @TEDxWarwick
Congratulations to our Year 6 girls who took part in a debating workshop at Maltman's Green School today. Sofia and Serene argued for the motion: ‘Books are better than television’,... Read more
Did you know we take girls from three years old in our lovely Early Years department? On Friday 8th March we will be holding Taster Sessions for Early Years, with... Read more
Excellent teamwork as Year 1 & 2 make pancakes, yum!
Intriguing bush tucker trial at lunch today... @HolroydHowe
Congratulations to our Young Enterprise team for coming in second place for best product idea at The Chesham Market Showcase!
So exciting! #authorvisit https://twitter.com/StMaryGXLibrary/status/1100705796646715393
School in Action Day - Wednesday 6th March. Come and see the school at work. Prep (Nursery to Year 6) 9.30am-12pm and Senior School (Year 7 to Year 13) 9.30am-1pm.
The Year 7 and 8 Cross country enjoying the sunshine. All ready and raring to go!
Football in the sunshine for Year 11! @StMarysGXSports https://t.co/VnW7GOrBPx
Football in the sunshine for Year 11!
What a week the girls have had in EYFS with their new classmates, Milly and Rosie. The girls have taken on the responsibility of caring for animals and have completed... Read more
Our Prep Open Morning (Nursery to Y6) is tomorrow: Friday, 15th Feb 10am-12.30pm. Come along and meet our teachers and tour the school with our girls! If you can't make... Read more
The House Music Competition is underway and the talent on display is incredible!
In Year 5 Design and Technology the girls were given the choice of designing either a torch or light to give as a gift, which had to reflect the recipient’s... Read more
We were on tenterhooks today waiting for Mrs Adams to announce the winner of her Art competition! Whose painting will take pride of place on Mrs Adams' wall in her... Read more
Huge congratulations to former student and Head Girl, Lizzie, who was awarded her Gold Duke of Edinburgh at St James' Palace. Lizzie worked incredibly hard to gain this achievement completing... Read more
With Miss Reid and Year 12 student, Aneet, Year 5 & 6 girls are making e-safety posters- including all the important buzz words and advice #esafety
Year 6 are in their e-safety session with Mr Wild and Year 12 student, Joanna. The girls have watched a video and are now decorating a tree or a hand... Read more
Our Prep Open Morning (Nursery to Y6) is this Friday, 15th Feb 10am-12.30pm. Come along and meet our teachers and tour the school with our girls! If you can't make... Read more
Here is our St Mary's team with their lovely, sturdy chair that they made in this morning's #thinkingskills activity!
Here is our St Mary's team with their lovely, sturdy chair that they made in this morning's Thinking Skills activity!
Congratulations to all the schools who took part in a great #thinkingskills morning! Our winners were @MaltmansGreen, well done girls! With @thorpehousesch taking second place and GX C of E... Read more
The judges are in! #thinkingskills
Welcome to @MaltmansGreen @charlottehprep @thorpehousesch @HighMarchSchool @HeathertonSch @CSPA_Head GX C of E and St Joseph’s for Thinking Skills! The children, and adults, are working hard and having fun!
Internet Safety and Digital Wellbeing Meeting TONIGHT, with e-safety expert Karl Hopwood. Miss Snaith can be emailed directly on hsnaith@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk to reserve a space for what’s sure to be a... Read more
We’re not telling porkies, we really have got piglets in Early Years! ? Meet Milly & Rosie!
A very exciting arrival in Early Years... https://twitter.com/StMarysGXPrep/status/1094906043379912705
Looking for a vibrant nursery that gives your son an educational head-start whilst also offering wrap-a-round care? Head to the #ThorpeExplorers nursery & reception open this Wednesday @thorpehousesch in GX.... Read more
It's not too late to sign up for our Internet Safety and Digital Wellbeing Meeting TOMORROW, with e-safety expert Karl Hopwood. Miss Snaith can be emailed directly on hsnaith@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk to... Read more
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The Prep girls have had a brilliant lunchtime full of exciting activities run by our Sixth Formers in aid of #CharitiesWeek. The girls have participated in quizzes, drama, dance and... Read more
Year 6 Cookery Club celebrated Chinese New Year by making their own egg fried rice, yum!
Girls are in for a treat today as Temple West raise money for Centre Point, a charity for homelessness, by selling chicken nuggets, chips and mozzarella sticks! Yum! #CharitiesWeek
Thank you for having us, it was a great evening. https://twitter.com/maltmansgreen/status/1093423822416556032
As #CharitiesWeek continues, Latham put on a very interactive assembly today - with some very willing "volunteers"! Raising money for Beauty Banks, which collects, re-packages and distributes essential personal care... Read more
Our girls are getting on well at the ISA London North Regional Netball Competition. The U13 team just had an amazing 17-0 win! Wow, girls!
Wow! https://twitter.com/StMarysGXSports/status/1093113550774722560
A highly entertaining assembly for our Prep girls today, run by Year 12 students, but with an important message about the charity Windsor Baby Bank.
Looking for a vibrant nursery that gives your son an educational head-start whilst also offering wrap-a-round care? Head to the #ThorpeExplorers nursery & reception open morning on 13.02.19 @thorpehousesch in... Read more
Butler House have cakes a plenty and are ready to raise money for Child Bereavement UK #CharitiesWeek
?Our E-safety and Personal Awareness Parents’ evening is next Tuesday, 12th February 7pm. We are very lucky to have independent internet safety expert @khopwood Karl Hopwood attending to speak to... Read more
Our E-safety and Personal Awareness Parents’ evening is next Tuesday, 12th February 7pm. We are very lucky to have independent internet safety expert @khopwood Karl Hopwood attending to speak to... Read more
Tomorrow is #SaferInternetDay2019 and we're thinking about Snapchat...
Tomorrow is Safer Internet Day and we're thinking about Snapchat...
A very busy sale this morning - cookies and flavoured milk- as Kirk raise money for the Windsor Baby Bank on the first day of #charitiesweek
Good luck to all the Gymnasts who are competing in the BSGA Floor and Vault competition here today!
Some wonderful snow thoughts from our Prep girls ?
Some wonderful snow thoughts from our Prep girls.
***Swimming Club is cancelled today due to the weather, school remains open.***
***St Mary’s is open***
***School will remain open today*** There may be reduced teaching due to possible staff absence. All Girls should report to the senior school library on arrival and await further instruction.... Read more
Year 3 have been making Moving Monsters, using pneumatic systems, in DT. See Facebook for more photos of these fabulous monsters! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2331387266894209&id=217598038273153
Huge thanks to @AccentuateGame for talking to our Sixth Form girls in their weekly enrichment session about the importance of resilience and perseverance - very fitting as they look to... Read more
Looking great, girls! https://twitter.com/stmarysgxprep/status/1090658700195438594
Follow our new Maths Department Twitter! ????? https://twitter.com/stmarysmathsdep/status/1090220618308567040
Follow our new Languages Department Twitter! https://twitter.com/stmaryslanguage/status/1089990602375266304
St Mary's has two upcoming Open events: Prep Open Morning (Nursery to Year 6) Friday 15th Feb 10am-12.30pm. School in Action Day, Wednesday 6th March: Senior School (Year 7-Year 13)... Read more
St Mary's has two upcoming Open events: Prep Open Morning (Nursery to Y6) Friday 15th Feb 10am-12.30pm. School in Action Day, Wednesday 6th March: Senior School (Y7-Y13) 9.30am-1pm, Prep School... Read more
As we approach Safer Internet Day on 5th February, here are some helpful tips for setting up devices safely for children.
Question Time this morning! #politicsweek
If you look closely you can see spring peeking out beneath the cherry tree!
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Year 1 and 2 gave an incredible performance last night - a modern twist on the classic nativity story that got the audience tapping their feet and laughing out loud!... Read more
Well, Nursery and Reception, you were amazing. What a performance!! Thank you to teachers for your hard work and parents for supporting us. Christmas has officially started! ?#SMSSpirit #confidence #performance... Read more
Here are our Gymnasts in action! #SMSSpirit #gymnastics #competition (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
It’s happening, thank you to our Sixth Form Student Leadership Team! ? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The world in which we operate changes and develops at a phenomenal rate and it’s important for us to keep abreast of it so that we can continue to educate... Read more
We welcomed a VIP this morning, thanks to the Rotary Club. #pudsey brought a smile to all our faces on this slightly dreary morning! He was raising awareness of the... Read more
Girls in Prep loved their Diwali dance workshop hosted by West End in Schools and we were super impressed with how quickly they learned their dances! #SMSSpirit #diwali2023 #embrace #opportunities... Read more
Introducing the new home of LEAPS our Individual Learning Department. Follow the spots to a bright, colourful space where additional support is provided based on each learner’s unique needs #smsspirit... Read more
?Upcoming Event? Embrace, Empower, Excel – Unleashing Girls’ Potential. A full day devoted to female leaders of the future. Saturday 25th November 10.00 - 15.30 for girls in Year 9... Read more
"Being an Art Scholar means to inspire others" - Emilia (Y8). Bring the school to life with Art, as the Art Scholar of 2024 - could it be you? Art... Read more
Year 7 2024 Registration Deadline is **this coming Friday**. Don't miss out! Complete and return the Registration Form here: stmarysschool.co.uk/registration-form/ What will your daughter's SMS Spirit look like? #opportunities #SecondarySchool... Read more
Our Sports Scholars want to be St Mary's Record Breakers - what record would you break? Applications for Year 7 Sports Scholarships are now open, deadline 27th October - https://stmarysschool.co.uk/school-information/scholarships-and-bursaries/... Read more
'Scholars are an integral part of the Drama Department' - Mrs Birkett, Director of Drama. Be the Drama Scholar of 2024 - apply here before 27th October: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/school-information/scholarships-and-bursaries/ #SMSSpirit #Scholarships... Read more
Are you the next Year 7 Music Scholar at St Mary's? In the words of Amelie (Y11) - "It is just such an amazing experience". The Scholarship Application deadline is... Read more
Our Prep Experience Morning is back! Girls currently in Year 2 - Year 5 are invited to our Space themed STEAM Experience Morning 09.30 - 12.45 on Saturday 18th November.... Read more
CORI #CommunityChampions aim to brighten the days of the people in our local community and spread a little #kindness #SMSSpirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 7 2024 deadlines are approaching - key dates are below. Register early to avoid disappointment! Don't forget to explore our Scholarships - find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/4msdbhma We would... Read more
Not deterred by the rain, #year6 and #seniorhouse have set off on their 10km sponsored harvest walk in aid of @BucksMind and @BritishRedCross. Well done girls, there will be hot... Read more
Harvest Festival was a lively treat this morning. The donations we received were wonderful and really captured one of our key values of #kindness. Thank you to our community for... Read more
??What’s your super strength? ?? Yesterday for #WorldMentalHealthDay2023 Ksenia, one of our Mental Health Peer Support students, spoke with girls at lunch about what their super strengths are. We had... Read more
Join us, at St Mary's, for a day dedicated to young female leaders of the future. On the 25th November 10.00 - 15.30, girls from St Mary's, and beyond will... Read more
Forest School - exploring the great outdoors, bringing imagination to life, and learning to take calculated risks #SMSSpirit #thegreatoutdoors #forestschool (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Today is #WorldTeachersDay. Please join us in thanking our wonderful teaching community for giving our students an exciting, stimulating and varied school experience every day! #thankyou #school #SMSpirit #WorldTeachersDay2023 ??... Read more
?Lights. Camera. Action. ?One of the girls' favourite CORI modules is News Reporters, where they write and film their own News piece about #currentaffairs #SMSSpirit #cocurricular (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
?? Year 7 Netball Tournament ?? Our new Year 7 Team had a fantastic time at the DCHS Netball tournament yesterday! All girls played a variety of matches and spent... Read more
#filmproduction #youngproducers #stagecombat #opportunities #SMSSpirit #enrichment (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Do you remember playing with KNex as a child?! Our Prep girls use it to build importance life skills as part of CORI... #SMSSpirit #enrichment #PrepSchool #engineering (Feed generated with... Read more
Year 6 Applications for 2024 - registrations now open - Key dates are below. Join our Open Morning to find out more: Have you considered your daughter joining us in... Read more
The Lego Robotics CORI Module - happening now in Prep!! The girls make moving robots using LEGO kits - this term is they're creating moving hands #SMSSpirit #Engineering #Robotics #girlsschool... Read more
Disco Friday really put the feel good in #FeelGoodFriday this morning in Year 5 with MC Miss Sweeney #disco #karaoke #SMSspirit ?? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
#trampolining #CocurricularActivities #prepschool #newskills #opportunities (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Whilst we were away over the summer, our wonderful Estates Team was hard at work. Here's what they got up to... #thankyou #estatesmanage #development #buildings #nosummerholiday (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The Year 7 Registration deadline is fast approaching - key dates for the application process are below. Send us a Facebook message if you have any question! #school #admissions #secondaryschool... Read more
As parents we want more than anything for our children to feel secure and happy, but how can we help them? St Mary's School Gerrards Cross – who won Highly... Read more
Welcome Year 7 and Year 12! #SMSSpirit #newschoolyear #secondaryschool #sixthform (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
This #ThrowbackThursday we are looking back at the incredible results we have celebrated this Summer with a special mention to Chloe who took her French GCSE a year early and... Read more
????Explore 'A year in Sixth Form at St Mary's' in the video below ???? If you are considering your options after #ResultsDay2023, get in touch. We have a small number... Read more
Wishing our GCSE students (and all those across the country) the very best of luck as you receive your results today. You’ve got this and we’re here with you every... Read more
Wishing our Year 13 the very best of luck with their exam results this morning. We’re here to celebrate with you and support you as you confirm your next steps.... Read more
Join our Whole School Open Morning to explore how your daughter will find her very own SMS Spirit whether she is joining us in Nursery, Reception, Year 7, Year 12... Read more
Team Cambodia are off on their 2 week expedition with World Challenge this morning. Have the best time ?? ?? ? #SMSSpirit #adventureawaits #Expedition #travel (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
?Prep Culture & Diversity day!? A fun filled morning where the girls dressed in outfits representing their own cultures and took part in fun activities including: ?Rangoli & Henna ?South... Read more
?Districts Athletics? St Mary’s headed to Hillingdon Athletics track with selected students from Y7-10 and there were some phenomenal results: Emily (Y9) came second in the High Jump and Hurdles... Read more
Looking for small class sizes with tailored learning experiences? Moving to the area? Not happy with your child's primary school allocation? ?Come and have a look around Little St Mary's.... Read more
?Year 7 District Rounders Tournament? Year 7 competed in the District Rounders Tournament on Monday. They played extremely well and got into the playoffs for The Plate. They were sadly... Read more
?CALLING ALL ALUMNAE? At the end of this academic year, we will be saying farewell to Mrs Jo Kingston, who has served an amazing 22 years at St Mary's School!... Read more
Thank you for having us today Chalfont St Peter Feast Day & Fun Night - we had a great day showcasing our songs from our upcoming show, Shrek #SMSSpirit #shrekthemusical... Read more
?Year 10’s Charity Initiative - SMS Give? On Thursday evening, the finalists of SMS Give presented to a judging panel about their charity, how they fundraiser and why their charity... Read more
? Join us at the Year 10 SMS Give Charity Event! ? Year 10 students are working incredibly hard to make a difference. Let's support their efforts by donating and... Read more
Take a look at what our girls got up to at their Prep Sports Day last week! Thank you to all of the parents who came and cheered them on!... Read more
Whole School Open Morning - Saturday 7th October. What will your daughter's #smsspirit look like? Come along to find out more - https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/ #opportunities #extracurricular #schooltrips #happiness #wellbeing #secondaryschool #primaryschool... Read more
A group of students from Y3-Y6 had a fantastic morning at the Athletics Festival on Wednesday! They turned their hand to a range of events from hurdles and track running????... Read more
Yesterday, our Year 8 Rounders team competed in the District Rounders tournament. The girls did amazing and won the shield! Well done girls?? #SMSSpirit #Rounders #District (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The results are in for the 2023 Biology Challenge, run by the Royal Society of Biology. The aim of the challenge is to stimulate curiosity for the natural world and... Read more
?’Introduction to Senior House’ Event? ??Wednesday 21st June 6:30-7:30pm If you would like to join us we ask that you, please, RSVP by completing this form: https://forms.office.com/e/hZB98UenGh no later than... Read more
@World Of David Walliams We loved our personal video message! Our librarians now have a question for you...?https://youtu.be/YT-zqzJsqJI #SMSSpirit #Reading #NewLibrary (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Yesterday, our Year 10 History students participated in a Medicine and Public Health tour of Southwark, which was followed up with a visit to the Science Museum. This trip has... Read more
We have waved off a very excited group of Year 5 and 6 students this morning. They’re off to PGL Schools and Groups (Official) in the #IsleofWight for the week... Read more
We have a bit of a different #ThrowbackThursday this week. Take a look at this old photograph from one of our most cherished rooms inside the school. Can you recognise... Read more
Our Year 13 leavers are looking forward to their next steps post A-Levels. Take a look at this video, filmed before they went on study leave, of the girls giving... Read more
#WalkToSchoolWeek day 2 and our girls have met in #gerrardscross for their walking bus in the sunshine ?? ? #SMSSpirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are delighted to have been awarded **Highly Commended** for Outstanding Pastoral Care in the Muddy Stilettos Schools Awards. At St Mary's we place great emphasis on a holistic approach... Read more
** Share Share Share ** Prep Open Morning - Tuesday 16 May. We welcome prospective families to visit Nursery, Reception, and Prep, explore our broad curriculum (which includes coding and... Read more
Last Friday, Year 1 and 2 enjoyed a wonderful day out at Beale Wildlife Park Check out the video below to see everything they got up to!?? #SMSSpirit #Wildlife #KS1... Read more
Thank you to Chiltern Music Academy for teaching our Prep girls a special song ? in honour of the King's Coronation?The girls thoroughly enjoyed their morning with you and it... Read more
?CALLING ALL CURRENT PARENTS? We want to hear from you if you have a ‘Shining Star’?If your daughter has achieved something particularly great in her outside-of-school activities, please do get... Read more
KS3 Cookery Club have been hard at work making some fantastic dishes. Last week they got to make sushi from scratch! Looks delicious?? #SMSSpirit #Cookery #KS3 (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Come to our Prep Open Morning on Tuesday 16th May and explore all the benefits of joining St Mary's in Reception - Year 6. Sign up here: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/ #PrepSchool #OpenDay... Read more
Next week, our senior girls will get the opportunity to attend a Masterclass with our brilliant English teacher, Mrs Williams, all about how to write a novel??? If your daughter... Read more
We were very excited to receive our own personal video message from David Walliams - with huge thanks to Rosabella (Year 5) for arranging it! The girls were incredibly excited... Read more
This week, our GCSE Music students have been using a platform called 'Logic Pro' to input their composition coursework, using a keyboard. They will then use the microphone to sing... Read more
Our World Challenge students are organising their final fundraising event before their trip to Cambodia in the summer - why not join them to celebrate the #kingscoronation. Everyone welcome -... Read more
Eid Mubarak! ? Wishing everybody celebrating a happy and blessed #EidUlFitr. (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Nursery and Reception Stay and Play - Thursday 27th April. Join us and experience Little St Mary's and all it has to offer: ?Placing your daughter’s happiness and well-being at... Read more
We hope you are all having a lovely Easter so far! Here is a throwback to some Science Week fun from last term!??? #ScienceWeek #SMSSpirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
?CORI - Prep's Innovative Enrichment Programme? Once a week, students work on 6 week outcome based projects as a Team. Girls develop skills beyond the classroom including resilience, determination, leadership... Read more
Our Sixth form has lots to offer including: ?Purpose built Sixth Form centre. ? Over 25 subjects to choose from. ? Small class sizes to benefit from individual support. Places... Read more
Last term, KS4/5 Art and Textiles students got the opportunity to take part in a Ceramics workshop. Over the 7 weeks girls got to develop new skills relating to three-dimensional... Read more
We hope that everyone has a fun-filled Easter Break! Let us know what you get up to by using #SMSSpirit ????? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We hope that everyone has a fun-filled Easter Break! Let us know what you get up to by using #SMSSpirit ????? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our Art Scholars latest joint project!?? #SMSSpirit #Art #Scholars (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
As part of their CORI project, these girls were given the task to work collaboratively to create keychains! They produced two different styles of keychains and sold them at lunch!... Read more
Did you used to come to school here? If so, check out our Facebook page where we have been posting #ThrowbackThursday pictures each week, some dating back to the 1940's!... Read more
In Prep, some girls have been taking part in the egg decorating competition based around the theme of Science??? Some very impressive decorating! Well done girls! #SMSSpirit #Prep #Easter (Feed... Read more
Minnie in Prep has been doing some amazing reporting in the local Families Chiltern Magazine . After being impressed by a sample review, the editor was delighted to invite Minnie... Read more
Minnie in Prep has been doing some amazing reporting in the local Families Chiltern Magazine . After being impressed by a sample review, the editor was delighted to invite Minnie... Read more
The grand finale…#Congratulations #SMSSpirit https://t.co/feeYX52plN(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The opening night is incredible!! #wewillrockyou https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1641157721104760846 https://t.co/6L0TpWHcKe(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Reception Girls have been getting messy and using their imaginations to make superhero potions. Their potion had to help a young superhero called Max Fly!???????? Looks like a lot of... Read more
Tonight is the opening night of #WeWillRockYou School Edition. Wishing the cast, band, crew, and technical Team the very best of luck - we can't wait to see you in... Read more
Our adventurers have arrived @The_Globe and are enjoying a tour before their Tempest and Macbeth workshops #Shakespeare #Macbeth #adventure #SMSSpirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Good morning from The Golden Hinde ??? it looks like a great night was had by all! #SMSSpirit #schooltrip #adventure (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
As Year 5 and 6 bed down for their night aboard the Golden Hinde, we thought we’d share a snapshot of their afternoon. They have learnt how to shoot a... Read more
Year 5 and 6 have arrived at the Golden Hinde for their overnight stay. We proudly introduce the new crew of the ship from the year 1577! #SMSSpirit #adventure #overnight... Read more
Spring has sprung at St Mary’s and the flowers are looking beautiful! ?????? #springhassprung (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
It is an absolute pleasure to welcome @humanutopia to speak with our Year 8 and 9 girls about body image and identity today. The day is titled ‘Who Am I’... Read more
It was fitting that our We Will Rock You Dress Rehearsal was on #worldtheatreday2023 - we are going to leave these here, from yesterday...#SMSSpirit #musicaltheatre #theatre #YoungStars #performance (Feed generated... Read more
We Will Rock You is set to be incredible. This is your only sneak peek…the rest will have to wait until Wednesday!! #SMSSpirit #WeWillRockYou #performance https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1640363779362881537 https://t.co/sfKsWKXoT6(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Y10 and 11 have enjoyed a fascinating morning with Green up your Act learning about sustainable vegetable and plant growth and planting their very own micro-greens which will be ready... Read more
We can't wait...!! Stay tuned for sneak peek photos later today (but not too many - we don't want to ruin the surprise!) ???? #WeWillRockYou #musicaltheatre #performance #SMSSpirit https://twitter.com/StMarysExpArts/status/1640287446632996865(Feed generated... Read more
??Year 7 Kingsmead Netball Tournament ?? Year 7 played extremely well in the Kingsmead tournament on Friday against some really tough schools. The Team got into the Plate Round and... Read more
?? Year 9A Netball Squad ?? Year 9A Netball squad went to Beaconsfield High School at the end of last week to play a Netball Match. They played extremely well... Read more
The Easter Holidays are coming up! Last chance to book for your child to be part of Camp Beaumont's Easter camp here at St Mary's.? Click the link below to... Read more
The Easter Holidays are coming up! Last chance to book for your child to be part of Camp Beaumont's Easter camp here at St Mary's.? Click the link below to... Read more
Well done to Year 5 and 6 for their brilliant entries for the @theartssociety painting competition! Many of our girls got Commended and Highly Commended certificates for their beautiful art!... Read more
Yesterday, as a year group bonding activity and a way to celebrate a brilliant start to their GCSE courses, Year 10 got to go bowling! Competition was fierce but they... Read more
Some of our Year 3 and 4 girls went to @ChallonersHigh yesterday to compete in the School Sports Partnership regional football tournament. It was rainy and muddy but the girls... Read more
Our Neurodiversi-tree?? Neurodiversity celebrates everyone as the individuals they are. In honour of Neurodiversity Week, we have created a fabulous new display. Our new Neurodiversi-tree is full of positive affirmations... Read more
Our Neurodiversi-tree? Neurodiversity celebrates everyone as the individuals they are. In honour of @NCWeek we have created our new Neurodiversi-tree, full of positive affirmations. It certainly inspired us today, and... Read more
In assembly this week there was a special performance by our very own rock band. They performed a song from our upcoming We Will Rock You production! It definitely put... Read more
Today marks the first day of Ramadan for our Muslim community?? The family of our students Safa, Yusra and Huda have kindly brought in dates for all students and staff... Read more
In Forest School last week, a few new things had been added, so the girls were sent to go and find them! They did lots of exploring, tickling the herbs,?making... Read more
What a lovely start to a Thursday morning! Year 5 performed brilliantly in their class assembly all about Henry VIII and his six wives.? #SMSSpirit #Year5 #Prep #Assembly https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1638831914034290691 https://t.co/gI71kPfpFs(Feed... Read more
Our Year 3-6 gymnasts are in Milton Keynes for the @YourSchoolGames Gymnastics Competition! Good luck girls!? #SMSSpirit #Prep #Gymnastics (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
This week, Year 2 have been making some multilink monsters. In partners, they had £2 each to spend on bricks to make their monsters. They had to calculate how much... Read more
Thank you to @ukelevate for delivering a hands on and engaging seminar to our Year 10 students this morning about exam skills. The practical tips, confidence building and opportunity for... Read more
ONLY 1 WEEK TO GO UNTIL OPENING NIGHT! #WeWillRockYou #WWRY #SMSSpirit #Musical (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Happy National Poetry Day! Enjoy this video of some of our Year 2 girls reciting a poem by Beatrix Potter? #NationalPoetryDay #Year2 #SMSSpirit #Poetry https://t.co/7aM6DcTRbq(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Yesterday, we held a Scholarship Mastermind competition! It covered a wide range of topics from birth stones, tigers, squirrels and Harry Potter! The girls revised for their topics and answered... Read more
Last week, Years 3-6 visited the Gurdwara in Southall. The girls really enjoyed learning about Sikhism and where Sikhs worship. They especially loved visiting the kitchen and tasting the delicious... Read more
In this weeks Scholarship Masterclass the girls learnt about General Aviation.???? They were introduced to the basics of metrology, flight planning, helicopter controls and airspace rules as part of a... Read more
*Class of 1985* On Friday, we welcomed a very special group of Alumnae who have gifted the school a beautiful Magnolia Tree to mark our 150th birthday, last year. The... Read more
Our lunchtime #scholarship #mastermind competition saw a huge range of subjects covered - everything from Tigers and Squirrels to Astronomy and Birth Stones. Well done girls!! #scholarships #scholars #competition https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1637821010484379651... Read more
Morning tuck of 456 cupcakes, with blue icing, can’t mean many things. Happy 151st Birthday to us! That’s 151 years of educating and inspiring the women of tomorrow. #happybirthday #womenempowerment... Read more
The news is out! Last Saturday, our U11 team did the school proud in Stoke on Trent at the National Gymnastics BSGA Milano Competition. They performed very well with two... Read more
Last week, Years 3-6 visited the Gurdwara in Southall. The girls really enjoyed learning about Sikhism and where Sikh’s worship. They especially loved visiting the kitchen and tasting the delicious... Read more
Happy Mother's Day to all of the amazing mums out there from all of us at St Mary's!?? #SMSSpirit #MothersDay #Mums #HappyMothersDay (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Happy Mother's Day to all of the amazing mum's out there from all of us at St Mary's!?? #SMSSpirit #MothersDay #Mums #happymothersday (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
?BRITISH SCIENCE WEEK 2023? This week has been filled with lots of fun Science themed activities in order to celebrate Science Week! Everything during the week had links to the... Read more
?BRITISH SCIENCE WEEK 2023? This week has been filled with lots of fun Science themed activities in order to celebrate Science Week! Everything during the week had links to the... Read more
Some of our Senior girls have been raising money for their @weareworldchall trip to Cambodia?! Today they sold bubble tea and sweets at lunch to go towards their travels and... Read more
Lots of fun Comic Relief activities this lunchtime including: mask making, a bake sale, basketball shooting and more!??? #ComicRelief #Activities #SMSSpirit #BakeSale #Games #Senior (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
??ISA Netball Nationals - 2nd place ??Year 8 Netball Squad headed to the ISA Netball Nationals this week! They played extremely well and got into the ‘Shield’ knockouts. They come... Read more
Our Mother’s Day Sale has been very popular this break time! The SMA are selling all sorts such as purses, key rings, pens and chocolates!? #SMSSpirit #MothersDay2023 #sale https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1636678837198004226 (Feed... Read more
To celebrate Comic Relief today, the girls got to watch Carpool Karaoke involving great performances by the staff and Sixth Form. Well done for the Sixth Form girls for arranging... Read more
KS5’s Science Week challenge involved stacking a Jenga tower as high as possible and a game of Operation! Which House will come out on top? ??? #ScienceWeek #SMSSpirit #Science #Scienceweek2023... Read more
We thought we would share some Easter cuteness from Early Years. Easter is just around the corner and we can't wait for the sunnier and warmer days!??? #Easter #Prep #SMSSpirit... Read more
Our ?Missions to Mars?STEAM Day was a success! They got up to all sorts today including a Space themed quiz, coding, designing and launching rockets and making cranes with K-nex.... Read more
It was Y9, 10 and 11's turn for their #ScienceWeek challenge this lunchtime! #SMSSpirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Y7 and Y8 #ScienceWeek activity provided very competitive yesterday when the girls had to work out a way to transport an egg and full cup of beaker without using their hands... Read more
Who doesn't love a film night!? #SMSSpirit #ExtraCurricular https://twitter.com/StMarysLanguage/status/1635768484918444034(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
?MISSION TO MARS - LAUNCHED? We are delighted to have students from @HighMarchSchool, @HeathertonSch, @GayhurstSchool, @thorpehousesch and @FCVSchools for our Space themed STEAM Day - we hope you manage to... Read more
Don't forget to book your place! #holidaycamp #easterholidays https://www.campbeaumont.co.uk/our-camps/st-marys-school https://twitter.com/CampBeaumont/status/1635623195364425728(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Happy #piDay2023 from Year 8 who are busy using sweets to measure circular food items as one of their activities for the day (with the added bonus of tasting the... Read more
Our House Debate final gave us a lively start to Tuesday. Well done to all the speakers and thank you to our judging panel. Latham won - they argued that... Read more
Year 10 kicked off #ScienceWeek, yesterday, with a hands on practical session about reflexes to reinforce what they had learnt - that reflexes are rapid, automatic, protective actions that do... Read more
Last week, a group of Media students and those interested in creative writing attended a Screen Writing workshop run by a Lecturer from @Bruneluni. The girls had a brilliant time... Read more
Don't forget to sign up and come along at Easter!! https://twitter.com/CampBeaumont/status/1634879554014650368(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
??Nationals Schools Biathlon Championships?? Well done to 4 students who went to The Abbey Stadium in Redditch to compete in the National rounds for the Biathlon series yesterday. The girls... Read more
??Year 8 Kingsmead Tournament ?? The squad played extremely well and won their round robin tournament and got through to the Cup Round. It was a tough round, but they... Read more
Breaking News…. This years End of Year Key Stage 2 Production has been announced! It is (drum roll please?) Shrek The Musical!?? (rehearsals will begin shortly) #SMSSpirit #Musical #KeyStage2 #Prep... Read more
Breaking News…. This years End of Year Key Stage 2 Production has been announced! It is (drum roll please?) Shrek The Musical!?? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
On Wednesday, Year 10 played extremely well in some very difficult weather conditions, and came out on top in the Plate Round at the annual Kingsmead Netball Tournament! Well done... Read more
Every week our Prep girls have the opportunity to achieve a #SMSSpirit Award. The girls get these certificates for many reasons such as, working really hard, being extra polite or... Read more
Year 11 played incredibly well on Monday in the District Netball League at Kingsmead Netball Centre! In their pool they came against some tough schools, and ended up going into... Read more
Thank you to everyone who came to see our School In Action today! It was lovely to welcome you and we hope you enjoyed your visit despite the weather??? If... Read more
We are looking forward to welcoming some of our prospective parents to our School In Action Event tomorrow! ?(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Last week, Year 13 participated in a hard-earned day of rest, relaxation and teamwork in our annual 'Well-Being Day'. Following a 10-day period of A level Mock Examinations, our girls... Read more
The second half of our spring concert certainly didn’t disappoint! With a preview of We Will Rock You which will be performed at the end of the month #SMSSpirit #musicians... Read more
We were incredibly privileged to welcome Mamta Saha as part of our #internationalwomensday celebrations. Mamta delivered a hands on workshop about Self Awareness with our Year 6 girls. They spoke... Read more
Spring Concert is fantastic so far! Such a variety of performances ???? #SMSSpirit #concert #music https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1633557670949953540 https://t.co/LFxYs3LlvZ(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
A lovely sushi demo by our fantastic catering team at lunch today! @HolroydHowe ?? #SMSSpirit #Sushi #Lunch #GirlsEducation https://t.co/kCObV6Xrjs(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Happy International Women’s Day 2023!? Here at St Mary’s we want to celebrate the young women of our community and beyond! We encourage young girls to embrace their individuality and... Read more
Thank you Year 1&2 dance club for a wonderful performance to the Matilda Medley. And this was after only 5 rehearsals together! #SMSSpirit #dance #ExtraCurricular #confidence #performance https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1633102204012752898 https://t.co/aRCOyfsbS0(Feed generated... Read more
Thank you to @NorthumbriaUni for hosting an engaging workshop for our Sixth Form English Literature and Sociology students about The Handmaid’s Tale this morning. The girls had some great conversation... Read more
??School In Action Event - Final Remaining Spaces!? Join our School in Action on the 10th March and experience the buzz of St Mary's. Book your timeslot - last remaining... Read more
Debating club is all about developing skills in public speaking and forming and presenting an argument. Our Y7-9 debaters are preparing for the @youthspeaks Competition in March. This event gives... Read more
Well done girls - fantastic performance! ? #SMSSpirit https://twitter.com/StMarysGXSports/status/1632868326484353024(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The Nursery girls got a lovely surprise when they got to Forest School last week...The firepit has now been installed! ?????The girls learnt all about fire safety. They were so... Read more
?SMS Cross Country Running Squad? St Mary’s XC Running Squad were in action at the @ISAsportUK XC London North round at Abbots Hill on Friday! The girls were amazing and... Read more
A huge well done to our Gymnasts for their performance yesterday at the BSGA Acrobatics competition. ? Darcey and Madison came 1st ? Sophia and Amelia came 7th ? Nancy... Read more
Our girls have had a busy weekend! Thank you to our Head Girl Team who represented St Mary's at the #GerrardsCross Civil Service yesterday. It was a wonderful occasion for... Read more
A huge well done to our Gymnasts for their performance yesterday. Darcey and Madison came 1st, Sophia and Amelia came 7th and Nancy and Liberty came 9th ???thank you, also,... Read more
This week Year 8 have been experimenting with tie dye as part of their Design Cushion cover project. They watched a demonstration of four different techniques and then had the... Read more
What a great way to end World Book Week!? The Prep girls were lucky enough to have fantastic Poet @ZohabZee in to give them a workshop about Poetry and creativity.... Read more
Congratulations to our Senior House Costume Competition winners! 1st Place - Elsa (Prince Harry)? 2nd Place - Kimaya (Cruella)? 3rd Place - Amelia (Gangsta Granny)? Check out our Facebook page... Read more
Year 7 are doing some fun World Book Day activities in English today! They are writing their own stories and doing a book baton where each girl will read a... Read more
The Prep girls doing a lap of honour to show off their World Book Day costumes!?? @WorldBookDayUK #WorldBookDay #WorldBookDay2023 #Books #costumes #SMSSpirit #GirlsEducation https://t.co/3pD8VeOStC(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Some fantastic reciting today in the Prep Verse and Prose final! The girls spoke with confidence and remembered all of the words! It’s going to be hard to pick a... Read more
In the library we have been doing a fun World Book Day activity! We have shredded a photocopy of a popular book and the girls have been pulling out one... Read more
This week in Achievement club?: ??Lucy discussed her castle she made with recycled goods which came second and how she made it. ?? Georgia discussed and showed off her Art... Read more
There were some fantastic arguments put forward in our House Debate competition this morning - the topic of the debate was ‘should humans eat meat’. A huge well done to... Read more
Prep had a busy morning with peer reading as part of Book Week - girls in years 4-6 read our younger girls a story of their choice #reading #booklovers #WorldBookDay2023... Read more
Did anyone see the #northernlights last night?! https://twitter.com/guardian/status/1630487720366845953(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
?More Slots added due to popular demand? Join our School in Action on the 10th March and experience the buzz of St Mary's. Book your timeslot - places are limited:... Read more
We have added more arrival slots for our School in Action event on the 10th March - come along and experience St Mary's for yourself! #SMSSpirit #OpenDay #School https://t.co/OPUfUFXpRK(Feed generated... Read more
Senior Library has been a hive of activity this morning as girls choose a book (or two!) at our Book Fayre to kick off Book Week - it's all re-stocked... Read more
Wow - what a weekend our Gymnastics squad had at the @isaschools @ISAsportUK National Gymnastics Competition! Both U9 and U11 were placed 2nd overall. And we saw individual successes for... Read more
On Monday we will be kicking off the World Book Day fun with a Book Fair in the Senior House Library? ?9am - 2:30pm The girls will be able to... Read more
On Monday we will be kicking off the World Book Day fun with a Book Fair in the Senior House Library? ?9am - 2:30pm The girls will be able to... Read more
Stop Motion Movie Making in CORI this Friday afternoon! Can’t wait to see the finished result!?? #CORI #SMSSpirit #MovieMaking #GirlsEducation #Prep (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 8 Friday afternoon P.E in the sunshine?? ???? #GirlsEducation #SMSSpirit #PE #PhysicalEducation #Frisbee #UltimateFrisbee #Friday https://t.co/bl9FcONI2y(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
In Science, Year 8 have been learning about the pressure in the Earth’s atmosphere. In this science experiment we can see how this atmospheric pressure can crush a can?? Check... Read more
In Science, Year 8 have been learning about the pressure in the Earth’s atmosphere. In this science experiment we can see how this atmospheric pressure can crush an everyday drinks... Read more
Today the Year 12’s are hosting a Bake Sale to raise money for @aktcharity which supports LGBTQ+ youth homelessness? #bakesale #SMSSpirit #Cakes #Charity #GirlsEducation (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Earlier this month, Academic Scholars in Year 9 -13 attended the @tedxlondon Women event at Sadler's Wells Theatre. ?TEDx London Women celebrates dynamic and diverse people who are to facing... Read more
Year 12 investigating how to make antibiotics in their A Level Biology lesson today!?????? #Biology #ALevels #ALevelBiology #Antibiotics #Year12 #SMSSpirit #GirlsEducation (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
In Science Explorers Club today?, Years 1 and 2 made volcanos using a bottle and newspaper. Next week they are going to paint them and make them explode using bicarbonate... Read more
Thanks for the mention Muddy Stilettos Schools!! Our School in Action places are filling up fast - book now to come and see us! stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days St Mary's School Gerrards Cross... Read more
We can't wait to welcome you, @CampBeaumont for the first time at Easter and maybe offer some Epic Weeks over the Summer! #holidaycamps #activitycamp ?? https://twitter.com/CampBeaumont/status/1628366672540082179(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The first chick has hatched!? #SMSSpirit #Nursery #Reception (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We can't wait for World Book Day next week! Here is a throwback with what we got up to last year. Will they be able to beat last years fabulous... Read more
This year, St Mary's School entered two choirs into the @GSAUK Choir of the Year competition. Both choirs did extremely well! Prep Choir were Commended for their performance and Chamber... Read more
This year, St Mary's School entered two choirs into the GSA Choir of the Year competition. The Year 5/6 Choir sang a medley of songs from 'Mary Poppins' and the... Read more
There was some great discussion around the recent news story of censorship of Roald Dahl books in Year 7 and 8 book club today. The girls were talking with passion... Read more
It’s pancake day and our girls are in for a treat thanks to Ricardo and his team from @HolroydHowe. Which will be the topping of choice though?! #SMSSpirit #PancakeDay ?... Read more
Nursery and Reception are nurturing an exciting delivery...watch this space for cute updates!! And in lessons they are learning about the lifecycle of an Egg #SMSSpirit #Science #egghatching #easterchicks ??... Read more
We are very excited to announce that we have teamed up with Camp Beaumont to offer holiday activity camps here at St Mary's. We can't wait to welcome lots of... Read more
We are very excited to announce that we have teamed up with @CampBeaumont to offer holiday activity camps here at St Mary's. We can't wait to welcome lots of members... Read more
Welcome back to what is set to be a super busy term. We have come back today, and the first signs of Spring have appeared! ?#SMSSpirit #springiscoming #newterm (Feed generated... Read more
Welcome back to the new term - it’s set to be a great one with so much going on. And, we have come back today and Spring has sprung!!! #SMSSpirit... Read more
#ThrowbackThursday Take a look at this whole school photo of St Mary's School in 1994! Can you spot yourself in this photo? Let us know if you can? (Feed generated... Read more
Open mic at lunch today!? #SMSSpirit #Music #GirlsEducation #Singing https://t.co/NkKv5qePn2(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Thank you Bo for your hard work with the ?@sals_shoes? collection - we hope you enjoyed your time handing over our donations yesterday #SMSSpirit #giving #charity #goodcause https://www.instagram.com/p/CoeMkXZs-xy/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=(Feed generated with... Read more
Year 3 have finished their PlayStrings project this week (they have all learnt to play an instrument) and showed off their new skills to their parents. They were joined by... Read more
Thank you to everyone who came to the Year 7 offer holders breakfast! The girls played some fun games and made origami rabbits? We hope to see you all again... Read more
Mexican themed lunch today! @HoweHolroyd ??? #SMSSpirit #Mexican #Lunch #Schooldinners #lunchtime (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
This week, to go towards their Sports Leader’s Award, a group of Year 10 girls organised and led Year 1 and 2 students from St Mary’s and @thorpehousesch in a... Read more
Year 9 Enterprise day complete? The girls were put into groups and given the task to create their own cosmetic brand. They then presented their pitches to the judging panel.... Read more
House Badminton is getting competitive this Lunchtime!?? #SMSpirit #Badminton #Sport #HouseEvents #GirlsEducation https://t.co/Un9X87A51O(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Take a look at some of the amazing talent from the Prep’s Got Talent Final this week!?? #SMSSpirit #GirlsEducation #Talent #TalentShow https://vimeo.com/796336836/8ebd8818f4(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
This week was Prep's Got Talent - The Final? The girls put on amazing performances and the results have been announced. Well done to Lara in Year 6 for winning... Read more
Year 9 Enterprise day has begun! They will be busy creating their own skincare brand. We can’t wait to see the final products!????? #Enterpriseday #Year9 #business #entreprenaur #DragonsDen #GirlsEducation #SMSSpirit... Read more
Well done to these Y7-Y9 students who have just completed their first lunchtime Piano Recital. With a large group of supporters, the atmosphere was supportive and welcoming! #SMSSpirit #pianosolo #music... Read more
Thank you to Mrs Francisco who hosted our second #scholarships #masterclass last week about Brutalist Architecture and the concept of a structure being 'willfully ugly' - the talk gave students... Read more
Thank you to Mrs Francisco who hosted our second #Scholarship #MASTERCLASS last week about Brutalist Architecture and the concept of a structure being 'willfully ugly' - the talk gave students... Read more
?Come to our School in Action Event on the 10th March? ?Meet our Inspiring Staff ?Experience the buzz ?See the St Mary's Spirit https://vimeo.com/794494386/d429136413 #SMSSpirit #Openday #SchoolInAction #Event #GirlsEducation #GirlsSchool(Feed... Read more
Our Berlin trip is boarding its flight home on a glorious evening! And the flight is running on time ? #SMSSpirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Prep’s got talent!! The final of Prep’s talent show was amazing! Well done to Lara, our winner, and Tabitha, Nirvaiya and Grace - you were fantastic - and what a... Read more
Last morning in Berlin and it’s snowing! At the East side Gallery. This evening’s flight looks to be on time ????? #SMSSpirit #schooltrip (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 8 have started the week energetic with a Battle of the Bands Assembly. Although it pushed some girls out of their comfort zone, they showed enthusiasm, energy, resilience and... Read more
The Berlin photos are still coming in - yesterday the girls had the chance to go inside the Reichstag, in the plenary chamber where Parliament sits #opportunities #Berlin #schooltrip #update... Read more
Final night quiz night in Berlin!! #schooltrip #updates #SMSSpirit #Berlin (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Berlin update - we have visited the Jewish Museum in Berlin. The largest Jewish museum in Europe. #SMSSpirit #schooltrip (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Trip to Berliner Fernsehturm (Berlin TV Tower). Seeing the sights of the city from the observation deck on the 21st floor #update #Berlin #opportunities #schooltrip (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Berlin update! The sun has stayed out and we’ve visited lots of sites #Berlin #schooltrip #SMSSpirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our Year 3 Space themed experience day has been a huge success - we’ve coded, made space rocks, created our own rockets and completed a cosmic treasure hunt!! And we... Read more
Good Morning from Berlin - we are up and out early to the Wall Memorial on Bernauerstrasse. A cold but sunny start to the day! (And pancakes for breakfast!) #SMSSpirit... Read more
Year 10-13 History and German students are safely on their flight to Berlin! Have a great time, girls. Check back for updates over the weekend #SMSSpirit #schooltrip (Feed generated with... Read more
?CORI is Prep's Innovative Enrichment Programme. Students work on 6 week outcome based projects as a Team to develop skills beyond the classroom including resilience, determination, leadership and confidence. Stop... Read more
The Prep girls were very lucky today to get an author visit from @Lillustrator? They had a great time drawing and creating characters as well as learning what it takes... Read more
#ThrowbackThursday Take a look at this whole school photo of St Mary's School in 2006! Can you spot yourself in this photo? Let us know if you can? (Feed generated... Read more
Orchestra club runs every Wednesday after school! Here are some of the girls practising a new piece??? https://t.co/rpeRx8HAMU(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Food Glorious Food!! Well done to Year 8 for these amazing cheesecakes. In Year 7, we asked what the girls wanted to do more of in Food and Nutrition, and... Read more
Year 7 have cooked a delicious bolognese sauce in their Food and Nutrition lesson today!? #SMSSpirit #Food #FoodandNutrition #GirlsEducation #Cooking (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
This lunchtime Senior Choir are singing ‘Someone Like You’ by Adele??#SMSSpirit #Choir #Music #Singing #CoCurricular #SeniorChoir #GirlsEducation https://t.co/XQpQOWz6Si(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
??Introducing our new look after school club - The Hub?? ?Homework Room so girls can complete their Homework, with teacher support ?Structured and fun activities to develop key skills ?Set... Read more
When #SMSSpirit shines through - well done girls! #netball https://twitter.com/StMarysGXSports/status/1620768020045139969(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Thank you for coming - we're looking forward to seeing you again soon! #gymnastics #Competition #Talented ???? https://twitter.com/GayhurstSport/status/974040829080883201(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
??Amazing news!!! Well done to Minnie - what a wonderful achievement and a lovely piece of writing??#SMSSpirit #WINNER #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers https://twitter.com/ISAartsUK/status/1620346264612212738(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 7 got into character brilliantly, last week, during their @WestEndinSchool Workshop based on 'A Midsomer Night's Dream' which they are currently studying in English. They had lots of fun... Read more
?They've done it again!! ? Our Gymnasts had another incredible weekend at the BSGA Competition. ?Our Under 11 squad took home 2nd place ?Our Under 19 squad took home 2nd... Read more
Well done to our Sixth Formers who have completed the Youth Mental Health Awareness Course as part of their enrichment programme. The girls are equipped to look out for their... Read more
Nursery and Reception have been reading #Space themed books and doing #Space activities including creating pictures of the moon using chalk, paint and foil, sequencing a story in literacy and... Read more
Amazing work girls!! We can't wait to celebrate with you in school today #SMSSpirit #gymnastics #Competition https://twitter.com/StMarysGXSports/status/1619741704118210560(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Well done to Prep who ran 14 laps of the MUGA this morning which equates to 1 mile! The sponsored run was organised by Bo and Harper to raise money... Read more
Well done to Prep who, with great energy and enthusiasm, ran 14 laps of the MUGA this morning which equates to 1 mile. The sponsored run was organised by Bo,... Read more
#ThrowbackThursday Take a look at this whole school photo of St Mary's School in 1956! Can you spot yourself in this photo? Let us know if you can? (Feed generated... Read more
?We really value our followers so are keen to know some more about you!? Why do you follow us?(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We really value our followers so would love to know some more about you! #SMSSpirit #followers #communityspirit #community (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We have had a super week with Netball so far!! Teams 7B, 10A, 9A and 9B have all played fixtures. 10A and 9B won and 7B and 9A put in... Read more
?Year 3 Experience Morning - Saturday 4th February? We are welcoming any Year 1 or Year 2 age girls who can bring their creative minds and send Zorb back to... Read more
?Year 3 Experience Morning - Saturday 4th February? We are welcoming any Year 1 and 2 age girls who can bring their creative minds and send Zorb home! ?Do you... Read more
The girls enjoying Trampolining club this afternoon! #clubs #trampolining #sports #girlseducation #SMSSpirit #cocurricular (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Prep Student Voice Breakfast this morning was a hive of conversation. Amongst the Hot Chocolate and Croissants, it was clear that our girl's views are heard and actioned - and... Read more
We are over the moon that Minnie (Year 4) has been shortlisted in the Junior Section of the @isaschools Poetry competition with her fabulous entry 'I Never Knew'. It is... Read more
Year 9 Options Day got off to an inspirational start!! Thank you @Anushka_Arora @haleymonaghan and @EastBarnetSch for telling us about the skills and determination needed to succeed in your chosen... Read more
#ChineseNewYear2023 #HappyNewYear #Reading #literacy https://twitter.com/Booktrust/status/1617479528825094146(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Wow - well done Roselyn for hosting the Prep School Assembly this morning and telling us all about #ChineseNewYear - your talent, confidence and spirit truly shone through ??? #ThankYou... Read more
?School in Action Event - Friday 10th March? We would love to show you around and for you to experience the buzz of St Mary's on a normal school day.... Read more
Wow Wow Wow!!! A third amazing story from the weekend - well done girls! #nationals #gymnastics #talent #prepschool #SMSSpirit https://twitter.com/StMarysGXSports/status/1617289720542756864(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Amazing work - what a weekend!! #Balance #winners #skill #talent #gymnastics https://twitter.com/StMarysGXSports/status/1617215035108900870(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our Year 8 A Netball Team played Chesham Grammar School this week. Both teams performed amazingly (despite the cold!). Chesham put up an amazing fight with St Mary’s 8 A... Read more
A lunchtime tasting table of the best kind today #SMSspirit #cakeoftheday #tastytreats Thank you HolroydHowe ??? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Thank you @HolroydHowe for our lunchtime tasting table of the most delicious kind!! #cake #fridaytreat #catering #SMSSpirit #yummy https://t.co/JjBtMcHYe7(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
?New club alert? The girls are having lots of fun in Boxing Club this lunchtime! #SMSSpirit #Boxing #Sports #GirlsEducation #cocurricular @StMarysGXSports (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
A super useful resource as #SaferInternetDay approaches #internetsafety https://twitter.com/natonlinesafety/status/1615702344876044294(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are super proud of our latest Muddy Stilettos Schools review - it captures the essence of St Mary's perfectly: https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/st-marys-gerrards-cross/ Muddy Stilettos Bucks & Oxon Let us know what... Read more
Year 5 and 6 had a great time at The National Space Centre yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed learning all about different planets and astronauts?? @spacecentre #SMSSpirit #NationalSpaceCentre #Year5 #year6 (Feed... Read more
??ASSEMBLY INTERJECTED?? Sixth Form flash mob went down a storm this morning! It was a great start to a cold Wednesday morning. A gentle reminder that Year 11 have until... Read more
??ASSEMBLY INTERJECTED?? Sixth Form flash mob went down a storm this morning! It was a great start to a cold Wednesday morning. A gentle reminder that Year 11 have until... Read more
Year 10 have arrived in London to see @Womaninblack_UK - we can't wait to hear what the thought of the performance when they're back in school tomorrow! #SMSSpirit #womaninblack #theatre... Read more
We have just heard that we will be welcoming @Lillustrator in a couple of weeks to talk to Prep about her new book series, Rainbow Grey! We can't wait to... Read more
In History, Year 7 have been exploring the Norman Conquest and how William the Conqueror gained control of England. Students have created their own motte and bailey castles, using any... Read more
???Year 3 Experience Day - join our Space Adventure! ??? ?Send Zorb back to his planet ?Make space food ?Create a news broadcast Sign up required: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/year-3-experience-day/ For Girls in... Read more
In English, Year 2 created a game for a little boy who lives by the seaside. They had to make their game out of shells, grass, sticks, marbles, buttons and... Read more
Nursery Ballet - a perfect start to a Monday!! With thanks to our Year 13 helper - a definite #inspiration to our younger girls ?? #SMSSpirit #ballerina #BalletDancer #movement #monday... Read more
We are super proud of our latest @muddystiletto review - it captures the essence of St Mary's perfectly: https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/st-marys-gerrards-cross/ #PastoralCare #WellbeingMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #SMSSpirit #achieve @muddybucksoxon @MuddySchools (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The reception girls had lots of fun at Forest School this week. Chinese New Year is coming up soon and it is the Year of the Rabbit so the girls... Read more
Sixth Form taster day is off to a great start with girls learning about the subjects we offer, such as: Drama, Chemistry and Business Studies #smsspirit #sixthform #year11 #girlseducation #girlsschool... Read more
Sixth Form taster day is off to a great start with girls learning about the subjects we offer, such as: Drama, Chemistry and Business Studies #smsspirit #sixthform #year11 ?Other benefits... Read more
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Year 11 have just finished their mocks so today is all about well-being. We are so lucky to have a guest speaker from @ukelevate here to give them some inspiration... Read more
Our Sixth Form are plotting…!! Watch this space…? #SMSSpirit #sixthform (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are really looking forward to getting our Masterclasses restarted again after the Christmas break. New dates are being added regularly so be sure to keep an eye out for... Read more
Our Nursery and Reception Girls go to Forest School whether it's ???????. We dress up warm and explore nature every week - it's amazing to see what different weathers do... Read more
Rehearsals for our Senior Production of #wewillrockyou are in full swing! Everything is coming together nicely - it's a true team effort ? #SMSSpirit #theatre #production #risingstars (Feed generated with... Read more
Our Nursery and Reception Girls go to Forest School whether it's ???????. We dress up warm and explore nature every week - it's amazing to see what different weathers do... Read more
Thank you @wbtourlondon for having us yesterday. Our #media students had a great day. The Butterbeer at the break was definitely a huge hit!! #SMSSpirit #schooltrip #girlseducation #girlsschool (Feed generated... Read more
When you catch a sweet moment of celebration by accident - this was during a French Lesson in Nursery earlier today #SMSSpirit #EYFS #learnfrench #languages #girlsschool ?? ??? https://t.co/tWUN0AFSGV(Feed generated... Read more
Last term Year 6 designed their own soft toys, practised their hand stitching and created a pattern. This week they were able to choose their fabric and start pinning and... Read more
????Tomorrow is the deadline to Register for St Mary's Sixth Form 2023???? Registrations should be submitted using this form: https://form.jotform.com/230022311423030 and all candidates will be welcomed to our Sixth Form... Read more
????Tomorrow is the deadline to Register for St Mary's Sixth Form 2023???? Registrations should be submitted using this form: https://form.jotform.com/230022311423030 and all candidates will be welcomed to our Sixth Form... Read more
CORI - our innovative Prep programme that equips girls with the skills they will need to exceed their potential. From coding, robotics, enterprise and presenting skills to how to take... Read more
CORI - our innovative Prep co-curricular programme which equips girls with the skills they will need through their lives to exceed their potential. By taking part in 6 week projects... Read more
Competition was tough at lunch today during Staff Vs Sixth Form Netball Match - who do you think won?! #SMSSpirit #netball #COMPETITION https://t.co/k5fWWbyGQ0(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
?We like to move it? Our #sixthform have had a visit from Viking Circle Training and were put through their paces during a taster circuit training class - they tried... Read more
Using @Lego_group to build new friendships! Year 8 have had to chat to everyone in their year to learn about their hobbies/interests/talents and then, in groups, build a Lego house... Read more
Just when we thought Christmas was over, @splaatphoto have just sent through some stunning photos of our festive performances #SMSSpirit #memories #talent (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Some of our talented musicians have been entered into the @isaschools Young Musician Competition. Congratulations to Grace, Amelie, Lottie, Cindy, Holly, Seony, Simran and Sena for their amazing videos. Watch... Read more
2023 - remember - there is a first time for everything. Using the late Vivienne Westwood, and how she taught herself to design and make clothes, as our inspiration we... Read more
Our first Whole School Assembly of 2023 was spent talking about there being a first time for everything. Using the late Vivienne Westwood, and how she taught herself to design... Read more
Welcome back! Whilst our students enjoy a final day of rest, through our January INSET today, we have delivered the MHFA England Youth Mental Health Awareness Course and trained over... Read more
Welcome back! Whilst our students enjoy a final day of rest, through our January INSET today, we have delivered the @MHFAEngland Youth Mental Health Awareness Course and trained over 70%... Read more
Happy Christmas everyone! Wishing you happiness and health over the festive season - https://youtu.be/-KjH43QnSRg #SMSSpirit #Christmas(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Merry Christmas Everyone! Wishing you happiness and health over the festive season. https://youtu.be/-KjH43QnSRg #SMSSpirit #christmasiscoming (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our mouths are watering! The festive treats that Year 7 - 9 have created over the last few days are amazing! Christmas Rocky Road, Reindeer Cupcakes and Stained Glass Biscuits... Read more
We would like to wish our whole community a healthy and happy festive season and are looking forward to 2023! We finished our Whole School assembly with our infamous 12... Read more
We would like to wish our whole community a healthy and happy festive season and are looking forward to 2023! We finished our Whole School assembly with our infamous 12... Read more
Our Traditional Sixth Form Panto was a hit, this morning, as always. Thank you to Year 13, and last minute staff help to cover for poorly students! https://t.co/vAOc0cKGn6(Feed generated with... Read more
With special thanks to our staff and parent choir, who gave up weekends and evenings to rehearse for the event - community is everything #SMSSpirit #communityspirit #choir #Christmas https://t.co/artOzCYwFd(Feed generated... Read more
What. An .Evening!! Thank you to everyone involved with our Carol Service last night - it was perfect #SMSspirit #holidaysarecoming #FestiveSeason (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
What. An .Evening!! Thank you to everyone involved with our Carol Service last night - it was perfect #SMSSpirit #HolidaysAreComing https://t.co/6y8IIrtoPh(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Masterclass Events - an opportunity to explore different subjects outside of the classroom. Our first event of this season 'An Introduction to Sign Language' was incredibly well attended. It is... Read more
Carol Service rehearsals are in full swing - watch out for snippets from the event tonight! ??#SMSSpirit #festiveseason #ChristmasCarol (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
It's Christmas Lunch Day!! #Christmas #christmaslunch #SMSSpirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Tomorrow is our Staff Vs Sixth Form netball match and the competitive spirit is coming out!! The Staff have been following a strict training schedule - take a look at... Read more
Tomorrow is our Staff Vs Sixth Form netball match and the competitive spirit is coming out!! The Staff have been following a strict training schedule - take a look at... Read more
There is something so serene about snowy mornings. Maybe it's the crunching sound underfoot, maybe the blanket white - who knows - but school is magical this morning! ?????? (Feed... Read more
A message to current parents and students - school is open as usual today. Please check your emails for more details. Please, take care and stay safe on your journey... Read more
A message to current parents and students - school is open as usual today. Please check your emails for more details. Please, take care and stay safe on your journey... Read more
Every year, our Year 5 and 6s enter the Young Arts Painting Competition. The theme for this year is ‘celebration’. They have been exploring ideas and sketching out their designs... Read more
Our GCSE PE Students have had a great time learning to Rock Climb as part of their course this term. The experience concluded with their moderation this week, which they... Read more
We have been overwhelmed with the gratitude of residents at local care homes this last week when we have visited to give them gifts from our Shoe Box Appeal. Girls... Read more
Thanks for having us at your #funrun @thorpehousesch - the girls have just about thawed out!! Great fun was had, and they just had to run a little faster to... Read more
Our Art Scholars have been busy creating a new mural during their weekly Scholar Lunches. They have worked as a team right from design and now into creating the piece... Read more
A huge thank you to our Head Girl Team who have hosted an Afternoon Tea for or Year 11 students, in the common room, this week to end their Experience... Read more
Christmas is coming and the festivities are in full swing! A huge well done goes to our Early Years and KS1 girls for their stunning performances this week! And thank... Read more
Our Sixth Form have been to @wndrcastle Christmas market this week! The girls really enjoyed the time out of school to make memories and build new friendships. They study so... Read more
Wishing our Senior House students taking their @LAMDAdrama exams today the very best of luck!???(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our Music Scholars loved The English Sinfonia concert last week @ElgivaTheatre Theatre in Chesham. Particular highlights were Peter and the Wolf and our singing of the descants in a carol... Read more
Our Music Scholars loved The English Sinfonia concert last week The Elgiva Theatre in Chesham. Particular highlights were Peter and the Wolf and our singing of the descants in a... Read more
Yesterday we had the absolute privilege of welcoming Mrs Timberlake, Headmistress of St Mary’s School 50 years ago, to watch our Early Years and KS1 dress rehearsal. It was truly... Read more
Christmas has arrived in Senior House!! #christmas2022 #HolidaysAreComing https://t.co/6fBo5BO5EX(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Thank you to the Head Girl Team for bringing Christmas to Senior House #feelingfestive (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Uh oh - it looks like Nursery have a naughty visitor for the rest of the term. Meet Patrick - if touched by a human, his magic disappears ? #elfontheshelf... Read more
We were very excited to welcome up and coming boy band Here At Last this morning. With a following of 2.5 million on TikTok and forming through the powers of... Read more
Year 12 have been using microscopes at a magnification of x40 to observe broad bean root tip cells at various stages of mitosis. In this image you can clearly see... Read more
Yesterday, Year 11 and 12 enjoyed a great hands on session with a visiting chef - they filleted fish and portioned a whole chicken #foodandnutrition #gcses #SMSSpirit (Feed generated with... Read more
Sixth Form - a time to focus on specialized subjects based on individual interests and future plans. Also a time to develop skills in everything from independent study to money... Read more
Sixth Form - a time for girls to focus on 3 or 4 specialized subjects based on their individual passions, interests and future plans. Those two years are also a... Read more
Forest School - come ? or ?? and everything in-between our girls get out in the great outdoors every week ??? They are loving exploring our new Forest School site... Read more
Thank you and well done to Simran, who delivered an assembly about 'Black Holes' to her fellow Sixth Form Students today. We love it when students interests and passions spill... Read more
The football is on in Cedar House - our #SixthForm girls are in on the action! #WorldCup2022 #England #winning #SMSSpirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The numbers are in. Last year, we raised an enormous £14,941 for worthy causes both local to us and further afield. Thank you to our Charity Prefects for their hard... Read more
The numbers are in!! Thanks to our charity prefects, and our staff, student and parent body, we raised an amazing £14,941 for charity last year. The money has gone to... Read more
Our SMA committee look forward to welcoming you all to our annual Frost Fair as we start to get into the Christmas spirit here at St Mary's on Saturday 26th... Read more
Our SMA committee look forward to welcoming you all to our annual Frost Fair as we start to get into the Christmas spirit here at St Mary's on Saturday 26th... Read more
Prep have gone yellow, and spotty, for @BBCCiN - well done to everyone for the money raised for such a worthy cause! #SMSSpirit #ChildrenInNeed2022 #charity (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
See what's coming up at St Mary's in the coming months. Please check back regularly, as this calendar is updated regularly.
It's wonderful to see our Year 9 students showing perseverance, determination and resilience in their quest to fundraise for their @weareworldchall trip to Cambodia in 2023. Pictured below during their... Read more
Smart Raspberry Cookery School come in every Monday afternoon for our Year 3-6 girls. This week they made salsa and prepared all the ingredients for fajitas, ready to be cooked... Read more
A VIP visitor greeted Prep in their assembly this to talk about the importance of the work of @BBCCiN ahead of our charity day on Friday #SMSSpirit #ChildrenInNeed #giving https://t.co/1rt1aIhBYX(Feed... Read more
Prep welcomed a VIP to assembly this morning to get them moving and talk about the importance of BBC Children in Need, and they work they do, ahead of the... Read more
Ever wondered what TikTok is? Current parents can log on to Tooled Up, tonight, to learn what it's all about! https://www.tooledupeducation.com/event/taking-a-closer-look-at-tiktok/ #SMSspirit #adviceforparents #onlinesafety In this webinar doctors Kathy Weston... Read more
11 November - we will remember them. Lest we forget #RemembranceDay #remembranceday2022 (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our Sixth Form History of Art students are in Paris for the day!! They are visiting a range of museums, as well as some key landmarks #SMSspirit #historyofart #paris #daytrip... Read more
Our Sixth Form History of Art students are in Paris for the day!! They are visiting a range of museums, as well as some key landmarks #SMSspirit #historyofart #paris #daytrip... Read more
St Mary's very own Lionesses in the making!! This week Years 4-6 played their first full football fixture and came away with a huge score of 8-0! Well done girls... Read more
We are looking forward to welcoming students, and their parents, from @thorpehousesch @GayhurstSchool and @HighMarchSchool for our Youth Speaks Event. A big thank you to our judges from the Rotary... Read more
Year 8 -10 book club is perfect for the book lovers in our community! Yesterday, students focused on the first book in the 'We are Liars' series in preparation to... Read more
Year 10 and 12 Art and Textiles students had a fantastic day out @kewgardens yesterday. They didn't let the rain dampen their spirits!! ?????? #art #SMSSpirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
New skills - to learn new skills you need resilience, determination, perseverance and an eagerness to learn and improve. This morning, our Sports Scholars learnt a tap dance in 25... Read more
What will you try? Our Sports Scholars are turning their hand to Tap Dancing this morning! #SMSSpirit #newskills #scholars #Scholarships https://twitter.com/actionhappiness/status/1589882143521804289(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 7 have made a classic pudding in their food and nutrition lesson today. The question is, though, served with custard or ice cream?! #SMSSpirit #cookery #curriculum https://t.co/ebfUu3ldIj(Feed generated with... Read more
Thank you Year 7 for your assembly about #charity and #giving as we approach the festive season and thinking about helping those less fortunate than us. Some important messages shared... Read more
Prep praise assembly - a wonderful celebration of this week’s achievements. As always, a lovely way to end the week???? #SMSSpirit #praise #celebration (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Today, we would like to say a huge thank you to our whole community. Last night @sloughfoodbank collected the enormous amount of donations we received from our Harvest events. The... Read more
Today, we would like to say a huge thank you to our whole community. Last night, the Slough Foodbank came to school and collected the enormous amount of donations we... Read more
Year 7 Enterprise Day - the challenge? To create and pitch a new skincare range for teenagers. So many ideas and creative minds all in one room! #SMSSpirit #entrepreneurs #enterprise... Read more
Very good luck to our girls heading off to compete in the @isaschools dance competition today. We caught up with them before they headed off this morning - they were... Read more
With over 90 Co-Curricular Opportunities on offer - what would you choose? ?? Learn new skills ?? Make new friends ??Join a team ?? Push yourself out of your comfort... Read more
With over 90 Co-Curricular Opportunities - what would you choose? ?? Learn new skills ?? Make new friends ??Join a team ?? Push yourself out of your comfort zone ??... Read more
**Don't miss out** The deadline to register for Year 7 2023 is on Monday 31 October. We will welcome our applicants on Saturday 12 November for their assessment - a... Read more
**Don't miss out** The deadline to register for Year 7 2023 is on Monday 31 October. We will welcome all of our applicants on Saturday 12 November for their assessment... Read more
Don't forget our Prep in Action Morning on Friday 4 November. We would love to meet you! Plus, our Stay and Play on Saturday 5 November for those registered for... Read more
Don't forget - our Prep in Action Morning on Friday 4 November - we would love to meet you ? Plus, our Stay and Play on Saturday 5 November for... Read more
#Thankyou to our Year 6 girls who headed out with enthusiasm to Swarthmore Care Home last week to sing to the residents. There are still some Covid measures in place,... Read more
Our Senior House students did a wonderful job at singing us into Half Term on Thursday night at the Autumn Concert - we are so proud of the talent and... Read more
Our Senior House students did a wonderful job at singing us into Half Term on Thursday night at the Autumn Concert - we are so proud of the talent and... Read more
Today our Prefect Team have organised a culture day for our community to come together to celebrate its diversity. Students have come to school in dress to represent their culture,... Read more
Year 3 took part in a Stone Age hunt today in Humanities. They had been training hard by studying and making their own Weapons, finding out about Pre-historic animals and... Read more
Harvest Festival, this morning, was a wonderful celebration. We were overwhelmed with the donations received for the Slough Foodbank and thank our community for their generosity. Thank you everyone! #harvestfestival... Read more
Our #harvest Assembly was a wonderful #celebration this morning. Our girls did brilliantly and we are overwhelmed with the #generosity of our community with their donations for @Sloughfoodbank - thank... Read more
Year 2 have come up with some important rules in their computing lesson this week! ?Never share your password ??Always ask before you take a photo of someone. ?Stop using... Read more
Our Sixth Form information evening is in full swing. There has been a wonderful buzz around school as we welcome current Year 10 and Year 11 students as well as... Read more
Prep in Action Open Morning - Friday 4 November - sign up here: http://shorturl.at/aps07 Where happy and confident girls learn and thrive ? Reception and Nursery 2023 Applications open ?Year... Read more
Prep in Action Open Morning - Friday 4 November - sign up here: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/prep-in-action-event/ ??Where happy and confident girls learn and thrive?? ? Reception and Nursery 2023 Applications now open... Read more
Prep have enjoy a morning with @LennyHenry as he talks about his new children's book - The Book of Legends. He had the whole school giggling! #Reading #childrensbook #literacy #SMSSpirit?... Read more
Today, we are saying #HelloYellow for #WorldMentalHealthDay. Here's a snapshot of our Sixth Form in their Yellow clothes - YoungMinds (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Today, we are saying #HellowYellow for #WorldMentalHealthDay. Here's a snapshot of our Sixth Form in their Yellow clothes - @YoungMindsUK (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are really looking forward to welcoming prospective students and their families to our Whole School Open Morning today! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Today was Temple West’s first charity day of the year - they did a cake sale for @macmillancancer. Total amount raised will be announced when it’s in, but they sold... Read more
Today was Temple West’s first charity day of the year - they did a cake sale for @macmillancancer. Total amount raised will be announced when it’s in, but they sold... Read more
Year 10 biologists have been testing geranium leaves for starch to demonstrate that photosynthesis has taken place. Science is always a favourite because it's so hands on and practical! ???... Read more
Year 10 biologists have been testing geranium leaves for starch to demonstrate that photosynthesis has taken place. Science is always a favourite because it's so hands on and practical! ???... Read more
Tonight was the first scholars masterclass of the year. Led by Miss Kelly, our scholars learnt from some exceptional young people what it takes to be amazing, and made a... Read more
Tonight was the first scholars masterclass of the year. Led by Miss Kelly, our scholars learnt from some exceptional young people what it takes to be amazing, and made a... Read more
Tonight was the first scholars masterclass of the year. Led by Miss Kelly, our scholars learnt from some exceptional young people what it takes to be amazing, and made a... Read more
Sneak Peek - auditions for next year's Whole School Production of We Will Rock You. We were certainly rocked by the level of talent and ability at the auditions! ?... Read more
Our Whole School Open Morning is nearly here!! Don't forget, to come and see all St Mary's has to offer, we ask that you register your interest: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/ We'd love... Read more
School Council in action - led by our Head Girl Team, School Council meets once a half term with Senior House form reps to hear student views, listen to any... Read more
Our Sixth Form have had a crash course in cooking on a budget and how to make fakeaways (a homemade takeaway!), during their co-curricular activities today, to prepare them for... Read more
A huge well done to Lily, Ellen, Emilia and Isla who volunteered to deliver Monday's Year 7 assembly all about Halloween and they even had some games at the end... Read more
Phew - We will be jumping into the weekend to rest up ahead of another busy week next week! Unlike Heather, in Year 12, who has been busy practicing to... Read more
What a week - there have been so many amazing things going on in school! We will be jumping into the weekend to rest up ahead of another busy week... Read more
Our sporty superstars have turned their hand to Zumba this week. Great fun, and perfect to burn some energy before some focused learning in the classroom! #SMSSpirit #energy #zumba https://t.co/V0nJpKTnqq(Feed... Read more
Our sporty superstars have turned their hand to Zumba this week. Great fun, and perfect to burn some energy before some focused learning in the classroom! #SMSspirit #zumba #energy (Feed... Read more
We were delighted to welcome Rev. Daf Meirion-Jones from St James Gerrards Cross with St James Fulmer, this morning, to lead our Senior Harvest Assembly #harvest #HarvestFestival #harvest2022 (Feed generated... Read more
Our Sixth Form have taken over our Instagram this week - head over there to see what a week in Cedar House is like! #SMSspirit #sixthform #chemistry (Feed generated with... Read more
Don't forget to sign up to our Open Morning on 8 October 2022. Come and explore St Mary's and all it has to offer - https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/. We can't wait to... Read more
We have some exciting opportunities to join the St Mary's community as a staff member - head to our vacancies page for more info #teaching #Teachers #jobopportunities #vacancies https://stmarysschool.co.uk/vacancies/(Feed generated... Read more
Join us at our Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning on Thursday 6 October - organised by our wonderful SMA. All welcome and for a great cause ??? #macmillancoffeemorningng #coffeeandcake (Feed... Read more
Join us at our Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning on Thursday 6 October - organised by our wonderful SMA. All welcome and for a great cause ??? #macmillancoffeemorningng #coffeeandcake (Feed... Read more
Year 12 Food and Nutrition students have taken on the ‘Tunnocks Teacake Challenge’: to present 6 Tunnocks teacakes in different ways showing a variety of techniques. The students made caramel... Read more
As part of their Art work this week, Year 2 have created portraits out of fruit, like the artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo - what wonderfully colourful creations! #Year2 #artontwitter #SMSSpirit (Feed... Read more
Thinking about your options after GCSEs? Join our Sixth Form Information Evening on Tuesday 11 October to see why St Mary's Sixth Form is right for you (or your daughter):... Read more
Thinking about options after GCSE's? Join our Sixth Form Information Evening on Tuesday 11 October ?Small Class Sizes for a tailored learning experience ?Independent Study Sessions to extend learning ?Unsurpassed... Read more
Some super useful resources for those negotiating the online world with children! https://twitter.com/safeinternetday/status/1572541533802438656(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
When Prep and Senior Head Girl Teams come together, big plans are made!! We can't wait to hear what their joint goals are for the year ahead...to be announced in... Read more
Annabelle, in Year 9, has read and beautifully annotated 'The Black Flamingo' by Dean Atta . It's wonderful to see our girls reading with such passion and enthusiasm and analysing... Read more
Annabelle, in Year 9, has read and beautifully annotated 'The Black Flamingo' by @DeanAtta . It's wonderful to see our girls reading with such passion and enthusiasm and analysing texts... Read more
A quick wander around Prep at lunchtime showed a hive of activity. In amongst the play, we found St Mary's Singers singing a Joseph number and Art Club making Peacocks!... Read more
And our St Mary's Singers in action... #singing #SMSspirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
A quick wander around Prep at lunchtime showed a hive of activity. In amongst the play, we found St Mary's Singers singing a Joseph number and Art Club making Peacocks!... Read more
Sixth Form Scholarship Applications are now open for 2023 entry. Join us at our Sixth Form Information Evening on 11 October to see why St Mary's is right for you... Read more
We, along with the rest of the United Kingdom, will spend today paying our respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and honouring her 70 years of service and dedication.(Feed... Read more
We, along with the rest of the United Kingdom, will spend today paying our respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and honouring her 70 years of service and dedication.... Read more
Our Whole School Open Morning is coming - 8 October 2022. Sign up to see all our school has to offer: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/ We can't wait to welcome you ? #SMSSpirit... Read more
Our Whole School Open Morning is coming - 8 October 2022 - spread the word! Sign up to see all our school has to offer: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/ We can't wait to... Read more
Staff and students have been signing our book of condolences this week, as our community remembers Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The book is in a quiet space in the... Read more
Staff and students have been signing our book of condolences this week, as our community remembers Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The book is in a quiet space in the... Read more
Our girls love coding as part of our CORI scheme! https://twitter.com/littleanklebite/status/1570004559543652353 (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are looking forward to welcoming some of your Year 6 families to our Open Morning ? @GayhurstSchool @MaltmansGreen @HighMarchSchool @HeathertonSch @DairHouseSchool @EtonEndSchool @GXSchool @CSPA_Head @SMASPrimary #SMSSpirit Register here: http://shorturl.at/CLNZ6... Read more
Welcome Hannah! ? We hope you are finding your #SMSSpirit https://twitter.com/GayhurstSchool/status/1567421060529770496(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our newly refurbished Science Lab is fully stocked and being enjoyed by Senior House. Year 13, below, were the first to use it for their Chemistry lessons #renovation #Science #alevelchemistry... Read more
First @DofE expedition completed this weekend ? And one of our adventurers even celebrated her birthday, so there was cake! ? #teambuilding #SMSspirit #challengeyourself Any guesses where they went, from... Read more
Yesterday our Senior students came along to the Co-Curricular Fair to choose what activitie(s) they would like to try out this year - they were spoilt for choice!! Many will... Read more
Our School community offers its deepest condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. We are deeply saddened to hear of her passing and take inspiration... Read more
The St Mary’s School community offers its deepest condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. We are deeply saddened to hear of her passing and... Read more
An exciting opportunity for Netball fanatics!! #netball #sport #opportunities Those interested in attending should sign up using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1w8j58I84y0pQhu2po8_hkkDZtuWrjk7NN2G96j_HQh0/edit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
An exciting opportunity for Netball fanatics!! #gerrardscross #netball #SMSspirit Those interested in attending should sign up using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1w8j58I84y0pQhu2po8_hkkDZtuWrjk7NN2G96j_HQh0/edit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
School has been a hive of activity this morning as we welcomed back our whole school community - there were so many smiling faces. A full school is a happy... Read more
Welcome Year 7! It's so good to have you with us. We can't wait to welcome the rest of our School community tomorrow Lots of moments caught on camera courtesy... Read more
What a fab day our Year 7s have had! They have made Salsa and Guacamole, turned their hand to trampolining, decorating t-shirts with Mexican themes and, most importantly, had fun... Read more
We are excited to have our new Year 7s with us for Welcome Week. They have a busy few days ahead, but first a quiz and warm up to break... Read more
Ksenia has achieved incredibly in the Arts, today. She will be staying with us for Sixth Form and studying Art, History of Art and Textiles and hopes to go and... Read more
Isabelle has achieved fantastic results today, all whilst combining her studies with a very successful swimming career!! ???? She celebrated with her parents at school this morning #inspirational #Committed #Swimming... Read more
It's so lovely to see families celebrate #results together. It is safe to say that exam season can be a stressful time for everyone, and so to see the relief... Read more
What a morning. Together, we have celebrated an incredible set of GCSE results. Well done, and congratulations, to a group of hard working and committed students - it is safe... Read more
Wishing all GCSE students receiving their results this morning the very best of luck ? #ResultsDay2022 #gcses2022 #gcseresults #SMSspirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Wishing all GCSE students receiving their results this morning the very best of luck? #resultsday2022 #resultsday #gcseresultsday2022 #GCSEResultsDay(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We still have a small number of places available for our Sixth Form in September 2022 - spread the word, and watch out for their results in two years time!!... Read more
Our headline A level results achieved by an inspiring and dedicated group of girls: ?? 53% A*-A ? 83% A*-C ? 100% A*-E A testament to their resilience and hard... Read more
In case you missed our headline results, following A level results day, this inspiring and dedicated group of girls achieved the following: ?? 53% A*-A ? 83% A*-C ? 100%... Read more
One final results celebration - a group of #inspirational young women who have been the voice of the school for the last year as they led us through 2021/2022 as... Read more
Finally, our Head Girl Team who have been #rolemodels for and the voice of our students over the last year have picked up some #inspirational results today! Shanze – 4... Read more
Magical moments caught on camera today. Here are a couple of our favourites: Alicia who secured her first place offer @warwickuni, celebrating with her Mum Faye who is off to... Read more
What a wonderful morning for a group of students who have had their education disrupted over the last two years, and have shown true SMS Spirit, resilience and determination to... Read more
Wishing all those waiting for A level results this morning, both at St Mary’s and across the country, the very best of luck ? #AlevelResultsDay2022 #smsspirit(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Wishing all those waiting for A level results this morning, both at St Mary’s and across the country, the very best of luck ? #alevels2022 #ResultsDay2022 #SMSspirit (Feed generated with... Read more
We know it's Summer, but the good news keeps coming! Two of our GCSE Media students have been recognised in the @ISAartsUK Film and Digital Art Competition - Congratulations both!... Read more
We know it's Summer, but the good news keeps coming! Two of our Media GCSE Students have been recognised in the ISA Film and Digital Art Competition in the Short... Read more
Watch our Sports Day 2022 highlights here: https://youtu.be/UoDziXGdgJg Thanks to our outgoing Head Girl Team for their presenting and Mrs Williams for helping to create the video?????? #SMSSpirit #sportsday(Feed generated... Read more
Watch our Sports Day 2022 highlights here: https://youtu.be/UoDziXGdgJg Thanks to our outgoing Head Girl Team for their presenting and Mrs Williams for helping to create the video ?????? #SMSspirit #sportsday... Read more
Wishing our whole community a wonderful Summer holiday. We can’t wait to see you in September refreshed and ready for the new year. Enjoy your break #SMSSpirit #summerholidays #adventures ??(Feed... Read more
Wishing our whole community a wonderful Summer holiday. We can’t wait to see you in September refreshed and ready for the new year. Enjoy your break #SMSSpirit #summerholidays #adventures ??... Read more
Happy Summer Year 6. You have been wonderful role models for your Prep peers this year and we can’t wait to welcome you back to Year 7 in Senior House... Read more
Happy Summer year 6. You have been wonderful role models for your Prep peers this year and we can’t wait to welcome most of you back to Year 7 in... Read more
Phoebe, our Head Girl next year, gave an expert helping hand last night in the face-painting for the Dance and Gym Show! #SMSSpirit #SixthForm #RoleModel (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
It was wonderful to welcome our new Year 7 students, joining us in September, for their induction day today. It is safe to say fun was had by all...with a... Read more
Speech Day 2022. It felt wonderful to have this event in person, once again. Thank you to everyone who made it such a special day - staff, students, parents, governors,... Read more
Over the Summer Holidays, we are encouraging our community to join @Actionhappiness's #JumpBackUpJuly initiative and find ways to respond constructively in difficult times. Why not use the image below to... Read more
Over the Summer Holidays, we are encouraging our community to join Action for Happiness's #JumpBackUpJuly initiative and find ways to respond constructively in difficult times. Why not use the image... Read more
Incredibly proud of our Music and Drama #scholars who showed off their incredible talent last night at their Recital Evening #SMSSpirit #proud #talent (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
It's Senior House Sports Day today. After a morning of Athletics in the sunshine, students are doing their running races this afternoon, with the all important Teacher's Relay to finish... Read more
Counting down to our Scholars' Recital Evening which is happening tonight from 7pm. A showcase of amazing talent and passion #SMSspirit #scholarship #talent (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are looking forward to our Scholars' Recital Evening which is happening tonight from 7pm. A showcase of amazing talent and passion #SMSspirit #scholarship #talent (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are looking forward to welcoming parents to our Art Exhibition at school today until 4.45pm and tomorrow morning (Saturday) after Speech Day. The artistic talent at St Mary's is... Read more
The photos from this week's AMAZING Prep performance of Madagscar have arrived. There are simply too many to choose from, but (hot off the press) here's a snippet of the... Read more
Prep Nurses Day - We cleaned up our Crimean War hospital this morning so now there are no rats lurking around. Mrs Tomblin has just come over and talked over... Read more
Year 12 have had a great day at the @RoyalHolloway #psychology competition today #BrightFutureForStudents #sixthform #opportunities (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
In our Prep celebration assembly this week, we announced the new Head Girl Team and Games Captain Team for Prep, for the next academic year. Congratulations, girls, we are looking... Read more
In our Prep celebration assembly this week, we announced the new Head Girl Team and Games Captain Team for Prep, for the next academic year. Congratulations, girls, we are looking... Read more
Our talented Artists are having an amazing day working with renowned artist Ian Murphy today. Watch this space for more! #art #artist #youngtalent #SMSspirit ? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
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We have just said a final thank you and farewell to our departing #HeadGirl Team who have done a wonderful job over the last year! They enjoyed #afternoontea with Mrs... Read more
Yeah 8 Rounders Tournament at Chesham Grammar School. Yeah 8 played extremely well and came 3rd in their round robin tournament. This then put them through into the Plate Final.... Read more
Year 12 are half way through their @ucas_online day - they have heard from a whole host of guest speakers, including someone who spoke about how to apply for #international... Read more
This picture has just been sent to us. A lovely moment at Prep Sports Day last weekend. Those ice creams look amazing!! ?#SMSspirit #Throwback #sportsday #FridayFeeling (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
This picture has just been sent to us. A lovely moment at Prep Sports Day last weekend. Those ice creams look amazing!! ?#SMSspirit #throwback #sportsday (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
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The woes of baking in the heat that only true bakers will appreciate!! We wonder if any of our #foodandnutrition students will struggle in the heat today?! #baking ????? https://twitter.com/BritishBakeOff/status/1539334890705010689(Feed... Read more
Fantastic sporting fun at the Prep Sport's Day and SMA Fun Day on Saturday! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
This morning we said a fond farewell, and a massive thank you, to Julie who has run our SMA (Parents' Association) for the last 15 years!! #community #parentsassociation #fundraising #SMSSpirit... Read more
This morning we said a fond farewell, and a massive thank you, to Julie who has run our SMA (Parents' Association) for the last 15 years!! We are always looking... Read more
Our Prep #sportsday on Saturday was a huge success, and the sun came out for us! More pictures in our #newsletter this week ??? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 5 and 6 have arrived safely at Liddington for their #Residential with @PGLholidays. They have an action packed 3 days ahead of them! #SMSspirit #independence (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 10 are busy pushing innovative boundaries with @8billionideas - they are using recycled goods to bring their product ideas to life! #SMSspirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our Year 10 Sixth Form Taster Day saw students experiencing subjects they don't normally get to including #media and #PsychologyALevel. They also had the chance to go into @Gerrards_cross during... Read more
#nextsteps #sixtform #opportunities #smsspirit https://twitter.com/SMSGXSixthForm/status/1537724925712207873(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 9 are out exploring the wonders of Windsor today, on a Maths Trail. Full write up in the newsletter this week, but here are some live action shots...???? #maths... Read more
Sneak Peek - Year 3 and 4 Summer Sounds Concert coming soon! Wonderful talent ??? #music#confidence#SMSspirit (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
our @CILIPCKG Shadowing event is in full swing. We have welcomed @PipersCornerSch @Becky_High @AGSFounded1598 and @SirHenryFloyd to share their views on the books, and there is some amazing #Discussion going... Read more
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Prep Sports Day practise is in full swing supported by our Year 10 Sports Leaders #sportsday #sports #studentleadership #opportunities?? https://t.co/qTFrwJrxCC(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Serious conversations in #housemeetings this morning - who will be doing what in Sports Day. Meetings led by our Prefect Team #studentleadership #prefectteam #LeadershipMatters #SMSSpirit ????? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
#BookReview number 5 for 'The Crossing' by @manjeet_k_mann. Our Year 7 girls said 'it was a beautiful story that connected two unhappy people and helped them both achieve happiness' @CILIPCKG... Read more
Book Review number 3 as part of our @CILIPCKG review series - Punching the Air by @ibizoboi. Our reviewers loved that the book covered current affairs and that the author... Read more
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We're very excited to be welcoming @8billionideas next week to run a workshop with our Year 10 students. we are collecting water bottles, cereal boxes and egg cartons and look... Read more
Day 3 and our @CILIPCKG book review is about Guard Your Heart by Sue Divin, @absolutelywrite. Our reviewers really enjoyed this book because 'it does a great job at discussing... Read more
Serious stuff from @BritishBakeOff today...!! What is your number of choice? #fridayfun #FridayFeeling https://twitter.com/BritishBakeOff/status/1534930822075015169(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
News just in. Our DofE students have completed a HUGE 871 hours of volunteering over the last year which amounts to £4,024 in social value. What an amazing impact they... Read more
News just in. Our DofE students have completed a HUGE 871 hours of volunteering over the last year which amounts to £4,024 in social value. What an amazing impact they... Read more
Day 2 and Review 2 @cilipckg - Everyone Dies Famous in a Small Town by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock. The girls said that "It was a great and original book that followed... Read more
Can you solve it?! #UKMT #ProblemOfTheWeek https://twitter.com/UKMathsTrust/status/1534085117836021760(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Review 1 @cilipckg - Tsunami Girl by @julianaurelius - "it had a lot of amazing descriptions and follows the difficulties of growing up from a young person's point of view"... Read more
Two of our Year 7 Book Club members have ready every book in the @CILIPSLG shortlist. Amazing effort! Over the next week, we will post their thoughts on each of... Read more
Live Crime Scene Investigation. Year 12 are solving a baffling murder mystery as part of their new Sociology module about Crime and Deviance - we particularly like their props! #Sociology... Read more
It was wonderful to have you with us - the girls had a fabulous morning!! @jrapepper https://twitter.com/jrapepper/status/1534271475661815808(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 2 have safely arrived at the ISA North London Multi-skills event today - we hope they have a great time! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 2 have safely arrived at the ISA North London Multi-skills event today - we hope they have a great time! @isaschools (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We hope you had a wonderful Jubilee Weekend full of celebrations and street parties. Here's a little throwback to when our very own Queen visited us on the last day... Read more
We welcomed a VERY special visitor for our Prep Jubilee Assembly today #royalty #jubilee #jubileecelebrations #assembly ?? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
A selection from our Prep Jubilee Baking competition - we are simply blown away by the effort!! Enjoy ???? #JubileeCelebration #baking #proud #amazed (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Can you guess what Early Years might be preparing for with their celery painting? ?? #PlatinumJubilee (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Nothing like an early morning swim - this was at 0815 this morning!! #SMSspirit #swimming #Wellbeing https://twitter.com/StMarysGXSports/status/1529743535527890946(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Today is #thankateacherday. Join us in thanking all of our Teaching and Support staff at St Mary's for making it such a wonderful school, and remind your daughter(s) that a... Read more
Today is #thankateacherday. Please join us in thanking all of our Teaching and Support staff at St Mary's for making it such a wonderful school, and remind your daughter(s) that... Read more
In a week of concentration and focus for exam week, Senior House students have been letting off steam with their House Football Competition ???#SMSspirit #girlsfootball #housecompetition (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The end is in sight!! What will your daughter(s) be doing to celebrate the end of exam season? #exams #FreedomDay #reward #hardworkpaysoff https://twitter.com/TooledUpTips/status/1529401386986835968(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Any takers for a little brain teaser in the last week of the half term? https://twitter.com/UKMathsTrust/status/1529006313241464835(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
What better way to pick ourselves up on a slightly grey Tuesday morning than with some pictures of our own little flowers in the Year 1 parent and pupil Assembly... Read more
We can't wait to welcome @TooledUpTips tonight with Dr Kathy Weston, @Parentengage, to talk to over 100 of our parents about building resilience and confidence in children #resilience #parenting #parentingtips... Read more
As our whole community starts Exam Week today, we wanted to remind you of the support on offer for those who might be suffering with exam related stress or anxiety.... Read more
Did you spot them? Nine of our Prep Team took part in the Gerrards Cross Fun Run yesterday, and were the winners of the Teachers Category! Thanks for a great... Read more
Did you spot them? Nine of our Prep Team took part in the Gerrards Cross Fun Run yesterday, and were the winners of the Teachers Category! Thanks for a great... Read more
It's great to see the opportunities our Sports Scholars have to nurture their talent, build their skill and broaden their experiences. This morning's masterclass was in Shot Put! #scholars #scholarships... Read more
Yesterday, we were honored to welcome @cerrieburnell to talk about her new book Wilder than Midnight. She delivered an engaging talk to Year 5 and Year 6 with lots of... Read more
Huge congratulations to Ms Bucknall who graduated yesterday and is now a Qualified Teacher. Ms Bucknall joined us as Senior House Art Technician a couple of years ago, and next... Read more
A great resource full of advice and top tips about keeping young children safe online #OnLineSafety #toptips https://twitter.com/safeinternetday/status/1527182632697614338(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Live action from the Year 9 House Rounders Competition today. The winning House is yet to be announced... #housecompetition #rounders https://t.co/VaOTKmcg79(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Live action from the Year 9 House Rounders Competition today. The winning House is yet to be announced... #housecompetition #rounders (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our new Prefect Team were spotted preparing for September earlier today.... #studentleadership #sixthform #opportunities #rolemodels (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our new Prefect Team were spotted preparing for September earlier today.... #studentleadership #sixthform #opportunities #rolemodels (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
A really interesting read from our Head of Sixth Form Katie Cork, on the topic of developing effective habits in students. Katie is delighted to have the opportunity to share... Read more
On Thursday 19th May, we are delighted to be welcoming author, actor, ambassador & former CBeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell to St Mary's to talk to our Year 5 & 6... Read more
As exam season starts, we wish all of our students the very best of luck over the coming weeks ? We know this time can prove challenging for a number... Read more
Today marks the official start of exam season. We wish all of our students the very best of luck over the coming weeks ? We know this time can prove... Read more
Year 3 are on a very special camping adventure at St Mary’s ! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 13 visited Bojangles Creative Cafe in Little Chalfont this morning to decorate a commemorative piece of pottery to take with them to their next stage of life before starting... Read more
Year 5 and 6 are having a fantastic and unique time inside Wellington Barracks today! They have watched the rehearsal parade and met Shamus, The Irish Guards Mascot! What a... Read more
This week in EYFS we began our new story ‘The Bog Baby’ by Jeanne Willis and Gwen Millward. The nursery girls enjoyed following instructions on how to make a Bog... Read more
We are looking forward to welcoming prospective families to our Prep Open Morning on this beautiful sunny morning! ?? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are looking forward to welcoming Dr Kathy Weston from Tooled Up Education to St Mary's to deliver a talk to parents on the topic of, Raising the Resilient Child... Read more
We are looking forward to welcoming Dr Kathy Weston from Tooled Up Education to St Mary's to deliver a talk to parents on the topic of, Raising the Resilient Child.... Read more
Congratulations to our new Prefect Team who received their badges in assembly today! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Congratulations to our new Prefect Team who received their badges in assembly today! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are looking forward to welcoming families and prospective students to our Prep Open Morning on Thursday! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are looking forward to welcoming families and prospective students to our Prep Open Morning on Thursday! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
This morning we had our traditional annual Flag Ceremony which sees our new Head Girl team officially taking over duties. We say a huge thank you to our outgoing team... Read more
Mental Health Awareness Week is happening between 9th to 15th May 2022. The official theme is ‘loneliness’ and, across the week, we encourage you to build meaningful connections with your... Read more
Well done to Olivia, Kitty, Raha, India and Willow who led a very successful Quiz night for Cambodia last night !! Thank you to all who attended and to Mrs... Read more
The CORI Community Champions are busy preparing for their next act of kindness! Watch this space. (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our Prep Open Morning is on Thursday 12th May! Come and see our wonderful school in action ! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our Prep Open Morning is on Thursday 12th May! Come and see our wonderful school in action ! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 6, as part of their transition programme towards Senior School, are at Hazard Alley in Milton Keynes today. Raising their awareness of how to respond or stay safe in... Read more
This week the Year 10 students studied and celebrated Eid. There was in depth discussion and research, food, and henna. Eid Mubarak from the RS department. (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
This week the Year 10 students studied and celebrated Eid. There was in depth discussion and research, food, and henna. Eid Mubarak from the RS department. (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Rehearsals are underway for the Composition Concert taking place at school this evening! The music is sounding wonderful! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Rehearsals are underway for the Composition Concert taking place at school this evening! The music is sounding wonderful! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Today in Year 7 Book Club we looked at Tsunami Girl by Julian Sedgwick - one of eight Carnegie Shortlisted Books 2022! The students watched a short video with the... Read more
Lots of fun at Paradise Wildlife Park for Year 1 and Year 2! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 1 and 2 went on a wonderful trip to Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire yesterday! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
This week our school will elect our student leaders in a vote which will take place on Wednesday. Hustings took place this morning - 6 of our Year 12 girls... Read more
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Forest School ? We started by re-telling the story of The Gruffalo, some of the girls even thought they were the Gruffalo, eek?! This was swiftly followed by some free... Read more
The Reception girls loved their first swimming lesson! Their teachers were blown away (and quite splashed) !???? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The Drama Department took KS4 and KS5 Drama students to see Life of Pi at The Wyndham’s Theatre. It was a stunning production with the most superb puppetry, lighting and... Read more
Prep Open Morning is coming soon! Make sure you have reserved your place via our website: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/ (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Prep Open Morning is coming soon! Make sure you have reserved your place via our website: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/ (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The girls are on their way home after what has been a really fantastic experience for them all at Flatford Mill. They have had an amazing couple of days and... Read more
Come and see St. Mary's in action - reserve your place now! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Come and see our school in action! Reserve your place now... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Another day of fun at Flatford Mill for Year 4 today! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Another day of fun at Flatford for Year 4 today! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Over Easter Year 2 worked really hard on a Great Fire of London project. Here are a glimpse of some of the girls' fantastic projects and their Great Fire of... Read more
Our Year 4 are having a fabulous time at Flatford Mill- shelter building, mammal trapping and measuring and studying rivers and streams! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
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Have you got your team together yet? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Have you got your team together yet? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Can you guess the topic at Little St Mary's this week? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Can you guess the topic at Little St Mary's this week ? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Trinity Term has got off to a great start here at St. Mary's. The running track is all set up and some of our students enjoyed their first tennis lessons... Read more
Happy Easter From St Mary’s! ? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Sweet Science ! Year 10 biologists used sweets to make models of the 3 main different types of neurons ( nerve cells). (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Lots of fun on the last day of term for our Year 7 at Paccar! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Stay & Plays at Little St Mary’s – Nursery & Reception Saturday 21st May Our new Early Years building ‘Little St Mary’s’ is – a stimulating and exciting learning environment... Read more
Some egg-xcellent maths going on using sweets and Easter eggs to calculate circumference, weight and volume! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
See the Prep School In Action Thursday 12th May Come and see how a normal day in the life of the Prep School at St Mary’s, Gerrard Cross. A chance... Read more
See the Prep School In Action Thursday 12th May Come and see how a normal day in the life of the Prep School at St Mary’s, Gerrard Cross. A chance... Read more
Our special 150th Birthday Spring Concert was wonderful celebratory evening with stunning musical performances from Years 5 -13 and very special to welcome back alumnae & friends #smsspirit ?? (Feed... Read more
We've had a real mix of snow showers and sunshine today! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The girls in Prep had great fun hunting for Easter Eggs in the playground this morning. Thanks to our great SMA for doing this for the girls. The squeals of... Read more
Rehearsals are under way for our special 150th Birthday Spring Concert this evening. The music is sounding amazing! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Rehearsals are under way for our special 150th Birthday Spring Concert this evening. The music is sounding amazing! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
After writing the recipe in English, the year 1 girls had a wonderful time making Easter egg nests! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Some of our students are having an amazing day at International House in London taking part in a one-day language programme aimed to enhance their skills in German using a... Read more
Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Some of our students learning German are having an amazing day at International House in London taking part in a one-day language programme aimed to enhance their... Read more
Congratulations to students in our sixth form who were awarded gold, silver, bronze and highly commended certificates in the British Biology Olympiad. This is an advanced problem solving competition run... Read more
Congratulations to students in our sixth form who were awarded gold, silver, bronze and highly commended certificates in the British Biology Olympiad. This is an advanced problem solving competition run... Read more
Our World Challenge Cambodia Team are hosting a quiz night on Friday 6th May - come join us for a fun evening of trivia! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our World Challenge Cambodia Team are hosting a quiz night on Friday 6th May - come join us for a fun evening of trivia! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are really looking forward to welcoming pupils, parents and staff, past and present, to our special 150th Birthday Spring Concert on Thursday! Our World Challenge team will be selling... Read more
Good luck to all our LAMDA students sitting their exams today! ?? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Good luck to all our LAMDA students sitting their exams today! ??(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are really looking forward to welcoming pupils, parents and staff, past and present, to our special 150th Birthday Spring Concert on Thursday! Our World Challenge team will be selling... Read more
Our Year 10 GCSE Drama students were awarded a very close 2nd place at the Watford Festival for their "chilling and professional" performance of an extract from 'Us/Them' by Carly... Read more
Our Year 10 GCSE Drama students were awarded a very close 2nd place at the Watford Festival for their "chilling and professional" performance of an extract from 'Us/Them' by Carly... Read more
Early Years are having a blast at Chessington! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Early Years are having a blast at Chessington! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
A fascinating and inspirational talk this morning from Paralympic gold medalist Tim Prendergast. He spoke to us about striving to be the best version of ourselves, focusing on what we... Read more
Pre-Prep really enjoyed their Critter Coding CORI The girls found out that their Unicorn and Dragon critters can perform magic spells. Equipped with a magic wand and a spell book,... Read more
Y10 French and KS3 French native speakers attended a French poetry workshop delivered by Durham university. They got the opportunity to discover calligrams through the work of Guillaume Apollinaire and... Read more
Lots of fun was had in Prep yesterday as they enjoyed lots of interesting science activities! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Prep Science Day started with a bang this morning! Mrs Brereton put a stick through a balloon without causing it to pop and she challenged some girls to do this... Read more
Prep Science Day started with a bang this morning! Mrs Brereton put a stick through a balloon without causing it to pop and she challenged some girls to do this... Read more
What a beautiful sunny lunchtime! ? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The ducklings from EYFS came for a visit to Year 1! ?? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
St Mary’s Year 8 Netball Squad took part in the Kingsmead Netball Tournament today. The girls played incredibly and made it to the Cup Semi-Final! St Mary’s sadly lost against... Read more
St Mary’s Year 7 Netball Squad took part in the Kingsmead Netball Tournament on Monday. The girls played incredibly taking them to the Cup Semi-Final! St Mary’s sadly lost against... Read more
Reception are enjoying the sunshine this morning! ?? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We are supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week at St Mary's. We recognise that no matter what our differences and challenges, everyone has their own strengths and talents. (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The Year 1 girls enjoyed exploring the concepts of floating and sinking in their science lesson. (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Year 10 are enjoying a fascinating session on 'memory and mnemonics' this morning as part of their revision study course with Elevate. (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
The KS3 Scholars met up to review their work for the year and discuss the next stage of the scholarship project: Getting curious. They are going to be researching and... Read more
The KS3 Scholars met up to review their work for the year and discuss the next stage of the scholarship project: Getting curious. They are going to be researching and... Read more
Today we are celebrating World Poetry Day and we want share with you this beautiful poem by Sophia Thakur. The power of her words will affect generations. (Feed generated with... Read more
Today we are celebrating World Poetry Day and we want share with you this beautiful poem by Sophia Thakur. The power of her words will affect generations. (Feed generated with... Read more
A brilliant lunchtime of Comic Relief activities. Over in Prep the girls took part in a range of fun activities including Beat the Goalie & Space Hopper racing, and Senior... Read more
Enjoying very special birthday cupcakes! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Happy 150th Birthday to St Mary's! We had a wonderful assembly this morning where Mrs Adams shared the fascinating history of the school & also revealed our stunning school painting.... Read more
Today our Charities team gave an assembly on the history of Comic Relief, along with exciting ways they plan to raise money tomorrow on Red Nose Day. This year's theme... Read more
Well done to all the girls who took part in the House Dance Competition. There was so much talent on display as well as lots of fun, support and #SMSSpirit!... Read more
Well done to all the girls who took part in the House Dance Competition. There was so much talent on display as well as lots of fun, support and #SMSspirit!... Read more
As Science and Engineering Week continues there were more House competitions today! KS3 had to make an animal out of plasticine and pipe-cleaners that would hold 200g in weight...but the... Read more
Our next Stay & Play is on Saturday 26th March, registration is essential! Suitable for age 2 and up https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/ (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our next Stay & Play is on Saturday 26th March, registration is essential! Suitable for age 2 and up https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/ (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
For Science and Engineering Week, today’s assembly was about how the growth of humanity has been so rapid we are depleting natural resources. The solution? Mr Hopkins encouraged the girls... Read more
St Mary’s Year 8 Netball Squad took part in the Kingsmead Netball Tournament yesterday. The girls played incredibly well and made it to the Cup Semi-Final! St Mary’s sadly lost... Read more
Science Week Challenge -building the lightest tower on a set of scales. It must be at least 80cm tall, stand by itself for 10 seconds and you may not move... Read more
Science Week Challenge - to build the lightest tower on a set of scales. It must be at least 80cm tall and stand by itself for 10 seconds. You may... Read more
India in Year 9 made this fantastic Pi Pie! Well done, India, who knew Maths could be so delicious!
India in Year 9 made this fantastic Pi Pie! Well done, India, who knew Maths could be so delicious!
Some Maths ding-batting going on in the morning sunshine!
Some Maths ding-batting going on in the morning sunshine!
The Early Years girls enjoyed drawing the ducklings today, with real life models!
Happy ? (pi) Day! Today the Maths Department ran a special Pi assembly, Year 7 drew Pi skylines, Year 10 used sweet treats in their lessons and there is an... Read more
An amazing result for our gymnasts this weekend. They placed 4th out of 21 schools and then, paired with Newlands for the South region, came first! Regional champions! Well done... Read more
An amazing result for our gymnasts this weekend. They placed 4th out of 21 schools and then, paired with Newlands for the South region, came first! Regional champions! Well done... Read more
In celebration of World Book Day last week, Year 7 made and wrote their own books. Having been inspired by great writers and storytellers such as Michael Rosen, Mara the... Read more
In celebration of World Book Day last week, Y7 made and wrote their own books. They thought carefully about the ingredients that make up a traditional fairy tale. The pleasure... Read more
Massive congratulations to our Chamber Choir who have just been placed second in the ISA A Capella competition - a huge achievement against some outstanding choirs. Well done, girls, you’re... Read more
Incredible news!! Well done, girls!! ? ? https://twitter.com/stmarysexparts/status/1502296794587406336
SAVE THE DATE! We will be hosting a Quiz Night to raise funds for our World Challenge trip to Cambodia in 2023 on Friday 25th March, 7pm. Information about tickets... Read more
SAVE THE DATE! We will be hosting a Quiz Night to raise funds for our World Challenge trip to Cambodia in 2023 on Friday 25th March, 7pm. Information about tickets... Read more
The daffodils are in full bloom and the ducklings are blossoming. Happy Friday ?
The daffodils are in full bloom and the ducklings are blossoming. Happy Friday ?
Good luck to Mrs Phillips and the students at the @ISAartsUK A Capella Competition today!! @StMarysExpArts
Fantastic MUN conference at Magdalen College School Oxford. The students debated many world issues including human trafficking in Russia & the human rights abuse of Uyghur Muslims in China. The... Read more
We have such a brilliant range of speakers for this Saturday's Empowering Futures event; you are in for a treat if you have booked a ticket!
We have such a brilliant range of speakers for this Saturday's Empowering Futures event; you are in for a treat if you have booked a ticket!
What a brilliant experience for the Year 8A squad at U14 @ISAsportUK Netball Nationals. There were schools from all over the UK competing and St Mary’s made it through to... Read more
How’s this for a daily dose of cuteness? ?
Our finalists spoke confidently today in the final of the Senior House Debate on the motion: Should we fear Artificial Intelligence ?
We would like to thank you and your families for your immediate support for our Ukrainian Humanitarian Crisis Appeal, it is testament to the desire that the school community has... Read more
In Y5&6 Book Club the girls played a treasure hunt game where they had to find certain books in the library by categories, eg "a book with a yellow cover",... Read more
In Year 5 and 6 Book Club this week the girls played a treasure hunt game where they had to find certain books in the library by categories, for example... Read more
Girls in Pre-Prep had a visitor from outer space! Mr Roche, children's author, visited school with his alien friend Niji. Mr Roche read the story of “Niji’s dream”, an emotional... Read more
Year 6 are having a brilliant time at Kidzania!
Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them. #InternationalWomensDay2022 ?
Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them. #InternationalWomensDay2022 ?
Literary Week in Prep was launched with an assembly led by Mrs Burton, who asked the girls what they would like to put into their very own Magic Book. The... Read more
During Literary Week in Prep the girls were asked what they would like to put into their very own Magic Book. They came up with some wonderful ideas that Mrs... Read more
A huge well done to Year 10 and 12 Drama students who performed at Watford Festival yesterday! Two students came away with a Bronze medal! Well done to all who... Read more
Last Half Term the RS department hosted an essay competition about the importance of representation in the media. There were some amazing entries, but three essays stood out and won... Read more
Last Half Term the RS department hosted an essay competition about the importance of representation in the media. There were some amazing entries, but three essays stood out and won... Read more
Today is Butler's Charity Day and students have been trying to Beat the Teacher at Basketball and Badminton and also doing an amazing job washing teachers' cars! Well done, Butler!
Our lovely students are ready to tour our visitors today for Open Day ?
Our lovely students are ready to tour our visitors today for Open Day ?
After completing exciting activities on their class book this morning, Prep girls had fun presenting their work to each other. Excellent work girls!
Who has purple prickles all over his back..? Book Quiz time in Prep!
Some amazing costumes in Senior House, too, for World Book Day. Special mention to Molly who used an entire can of hairspray to create her incredible look as Nagito, a... Read more
What a fantastic World Book Day we are having! Our Prep Department was absolutely delighted to welcome children's author @Hapfairy Sophie Cleverly for a creative workshop where they came up... Read more
What an absolutely incredible array of World Book Day costumes in Prep! Well done, everyone!
What an absolutely incredible array of World Book Day costumes in Prep! Well done, everyone!
Cedar House is alive with the sounds of African drumming this morning as Year 13 take part in a workshop as part of their Well-being Day. They’ve really got the... Read more
Cedar House is alive with the sounds of African drumming this morning as Year 13 take part in a workshop as part of their Well-being Day. They’ve really got the... Read more
Girls in Prep have been Bringing Books to Life today as part of Prep Literary Week! From Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to Alice in Wonderland, they've had a brilliant... Read more
Delighted to be @HighMarchSchool ready to meet parents looking for senior schools!
Mrs Brain is containing Cloud Busting with her Year 7 English class ? @malorieblackman
As we look forward to #worldbookday2022 tomorrow, Year 7 are experiencing a whole book in a day as it is passed, baton style, from form tutors to subject teachers to... Read more
Happy #PancakeDay! Early Years were treated to some delicious pancakes this morning, and in the Dining Room this lunchtime girls could choose a range of tasty toppings for theirs! Yum!... Read more
A lively first round in the Senior House debate this morning. The motion up for debate was 'Unhealthy Lifestyles are not the Government's problem'. What do you think? #schooldebating
St Mary’s starting the week right! A Year 7-9 Hockey Match took place today, against Dr Challoner’s High School. St Mary’s won 7-1. There were some fantastic goals by Amelia... Read more
Mrs Burton launched Prep Literary/Book Week this morning with an exciting Guess the Character quiz. The girls then worked in their Houses to compose a Magic Book poem based on... Read more
A huge congratulations to Taya in Year 10, for coming 5th whilst representing St Mary’s yesterday at Brooke Farm Equestrian Centre. This was her first ever Eventers’ Challenge! Noodles is... Read more
Prep girls had a brilliant morning with Clare from @Perform4Schools being Jungle Explorers ??
St Mary’s had a fixture against RMS on Tuesday. We took our Year 7A and Year 8A squad to play a friendly Netball match. Year 7A & Rosie was awarded... Read more
Can you believe our last World Book Day in school was in 2020! Can our teachers beat these amazing costumes next week?! Lots to look forward to for #worldbookday2022
Can you believe our last World Book Day in school was in 2020! Can our teachers beat these amazing costumes next week?! Lots to look forward to for #WorldBookDay2022
Our Senior House Open Day is next Friday, 4th March. Registration via our website is essential, spread the word! https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/
Our Senior House Open Day is next Friday, 4th March. Registration via our website is essential, spread the word! https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/
We are on the countdown to our 150th Birthday Concert and the Senior Choir are sounding amazing as they practise the Hallelujah Chorus ??
We are on the countdown to our 150th Birthday Concert and the Senior Choir are sounding amazing as they practice the Hallelujah Chorus.
In anticipation of #WorldBookDay2022 the English Department are running a competition where students guess which teacher the book-shelf belongs to...Who might have a classical art book...?
In anticipation of #WorldBookDay2022 the English Department are running a competition where students guess which teacher the book-shelf belongs to...Who might have a classical art book...?
Reception have been working hard to understand the composition of teen numbers this morning. Great work, girls!
Over Christmas 65 of our students from Prep and Senior School visited local carehomes to deliver an incredible 118 Christmas boxes for residents, and as a community raised a fantastic... Read more
Over Christmas 65 of our students from Prep and Senior School visited local carehomes to deliver an incredible 118 Christmas boxes for residents, and as a community raised a fantastic... Read more
Year 9 Biologists have been using a range of reagents to test for the presence of protein, starch, sugar and fat in samples of food stuffs. Excellent, practical work!
Before half term Year 7 Maths students got creative with practising fractions, with a game of Snakes and Ladders!
Recently St Mary’s hosted the BSGA Floor and Vault Regionals gymnastics competition. Unfortunately spectators were not allowed to attend but luckily Miss Connell has put together this video of highlights... Read more
Recently St Mary’s hosted the BSGA Floor and Vault Regionals gymnastics competition. Unfortunately spectators were not allowed to attend but luckily Miss Connell has put together this video of highlights... Read more
Y3 trained to be ancient Egyptian embalmers! After understanding the process of mummification, they worked in groups to mummify their own paper bodies. They used slime to represent body parts,... Read more
Year 10 biologists have been investigating the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis in pondweed ?
In their CORI sessions some of the Prep girls came up with a concept and plan on how to make a game using only natural materials, even visiting Thorpe Wood... Read more
Last week, Mrs Qureshi hosted her Masterclass on The Golden Ratio. We learned about how it can be found in famous architecture and even in our own faces. The room... Read more
Last week, Mrs Qureshi hosted her Masterclass on The Golden Ratio. We learned about how it can be found in famous architecture and even in our own faces. The room... Read more
What better way to round off the half term than some fierce competition in the Staff vs Sixth Form football match on our new MUGA! It was an extremely close... Read more
Kirk House's Valentine themed bake sale for @BuDs_UK was a great success, and all the students in Senior House have come to school in yellows, browns and golds to show... Read more
Kirk House's Valentine themed bake sale for @BuDs_UK was a great success, and all the students in Senior House have come to school in yellows, browns and golds to show... Read more
Our Sports Scholars were fortunate enough to try curling this week with the help of Mrs Taylor!
Y10 Sports Leaders led Years 1 and 2 in a Badminton Festival. The Year 10s led activities in small groups and the girls moved around this in a carousel format.... Read more
2022 marks 150 years of our wonderful school and we would love to invite any friends of the school whether you are parents, old girls, former staff, to join our... Read more
2022 marks 150 years of our wonderful school and we would love to invite any friends of the school whether you are parents, old girls, former staff, to join our... Read more
Prep enjoyed a WW1 masterclass today from @TimeTravelEdu, handling real artefacts and using state of the art VR to experience life in the trenches! Like a real life time machine,... Read more
To raise awareness on #SaferInternetDay some girls in Year 6 delivered an informative assembly on how to stay safe online and how to demonstrate respect when on the internet. Well done,... Read more
Year 2 learnt a new song for #SaferInternetDay along with Buddy the Dog!
Year 2 learnt a new song for #SaferInternetDay along with Buddy the Dog! https://t.co/IE1SJUGWmR
We are delighted to share a video courtesy of Mr Evans, of our recent Senior House Swimming Gala. Feel the #SMSSpirit! https://youtu.be/CVHJLWrObRk
We are delighted to share a video courtesy of Mr Evans, of our recent Senior House Swimming Gala. Feel the #SMSSpirit! https://youtu.be/CVHJLWrObRk
Today is Safer Internet Day and students in Senior House have been exploring this year's theme which is Exploring Respect and Relationships online. You may find the below link helpful: https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2022/advice-for-parents-and-carers
Today is Safer Internet Day and students in Senior House have been exploring this year's theme which is Exploring Respect and Relationships online. You may find the below link helpful:... Read more
We had the pleasure of having Mr Haydn-Slater speak in assembly today about LGBTQ+ History month. With the help of the Sixth Form Diversity Leader, he shared the importance of... Read more
Year 2 have been learning about money and calculating change in Maths. Each pair was given an allowance of £5 to buy coloured cubes. They had to work together to... Read more
This week 18 students from Years 9-12 took part in a National Youth Theatre audition process which included a 3 hour workshop, and a 1:1 audition with the NYT associate.... Read more
Our new Early Years building ‘Little St Mary’s’ is now open – a stimulating and exciting learning environment we think all children should experience. Register for our next Stay &... Read more
Our new Early Years building ‘Little St Mary’s’ is now open – a stimulating and exciting learning environment we think all children should experience. Register for our next Stay &... Read more
Number Day fun over at Little St Mary’s today! 1??2??3????
Miss Newton's Year 10 artists were pushed out of their comfort zone this week, while learning about the work of Georgia O'Keeffe. After a fascinating History of Art session with... Read more
Y10 artists were pushed out of their comfort zone this week, while learning about the work of Georgia O'Keeffe. After a fascinating History of Art session the girls had just... Read more
Prep Spelling Bee kicked off yesterday with Pre-Prep. The girls were amazing & all the finalists impressed, spelling words such as excercise & because. Y1&2 went to a penalty shoot... Read more
The Prep Spelling Bee ? kicked off yesterday with Pre-Prep. The girls were amazing and all the finalists impressed, spelling words such as excercise and because. Year 1 and 2... Read more
Thank you to our Registrar, Mrs Szczerbiak, for this beautiful picture ??
Thank you to our Registrar, Mrs Szczerbiak, for this beautiful picture ??
Year 7 mathematicians consolidating their work on Order of Operations. Good work, girls!
We are at @MaltmansGreen and looking forward to meeting prospective parents! Thank you to our hosts for the wonderful hospitality.
Delicious Chinese New Year theme at lunch today @HolroydHowe #chinesenewyear
Delicious Chinese New Year theme at lunch today #chinesenewyear
Forest School for Early Years has been all about ‘Hansel and Gretel’! The girls sat under the tree to listen to the story again to help them “story step” it... Read more
As it is Chinese New Year’s Eve, Roselyn and her family prepared a fabulous presentation all about how and why they celebrate. Roselyn is in her lucky outfit today too!... Read more
As it is Chinese New Year’s Eve, Roselyn and her family prepared a fabulous presentation all about how and why they celebrate. Roselyn is in her lucky outfit today too!... Read more
A stunning morning of music, and such incredible talent on display! Results of the House Music Festival to be announced soon!
A stunning morning of music, and such incredible talent on display! Results of the House Music Festival to be announced soon! @StMarysExpArts
A stunning morning of music, and such incredible talent on display! Results of the House Music Festival to be announced soon!
This morning's House Music Festival is off to a great start with Senior students performing confidently; well done, girls!
This morning's House Music Festival is off to a great start with Senior students performing confidently; well done, girls!
Thank you to Ruby P, Year 13, for our Senior House Swimming Gala photos; looks like fun! Results next week, watch this space...
Temple West held their Charity Day today, with Heads of House hosting a fun assembly, a lucky dip and sweet sale. Temple West are raising funds for The London and... Read more
Reception had a real treat this morning when Year 1 came and read them their information booklets all about parts of plants. Wonderful!
A fantastic, spirited Swimming Gala for Senior House this morning! More on this tomorrow!
A fantastic, spirited Swimming Gala for Senior House this morning! More on this tomorrow!
Sixth Form scholars taught our Year 8s all about Heddy Lamarr, and her contributions to science and technology. She was a talented Hollywood actress and inventor. Without her contributions we... Read more
Keen readers from Years 5 and 6 visit Mrs Murray in the Senior House library on a Monday lunchtime. Mrs Murray guides the girls to what she considers to be... Read more
Keen readers from Years 5 and 6 visit Mrs Murray in the Senior House library on a Monday lunchtime. Mrs Murray guides the girls to what she considers to be... Read more
A brilliant Stop Motion video by Year 13 Biologists Arabella and Emma, "Transcription of a Target." #STEM #stemeducation @StMarysScienceD https://t.co/hLfHSlFkT6
A brilliant Stop Motion video by Year 13 Biologists Arabella and Emma, "Transcription of a Target." #STEM #stemeducation
Year 5 scientists have been enjoying learning about the difference between dissolving and melting. They used a pipette to add water to 1g candyfloss, one drop at a time, counting... Read more
As Year 9 Options Day continues at a busy pace, Miss Lasocki talked to the students about their futures and building their profiles, and now they are all at a... Read more
Year 9 GCSE Options Day is off to a great start. The students have heard some really interesting talks from career professionals, and are currently in "taster lessons" for Media,... Read more
A cracking start to the week for St Mary’s Year 10 Netball Team! SMS played against Chiltern Hills Academy and won 24-2! Heather was awarded player of the match for... Read more
Yr7 enjoyed an amazing workshop on Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', hosted by @WestEndinSchool They explored the way in which intonation, emphasis & rhythm changes the meanings of words &... Read more
Girls in Year 1 had a wonderful time creating abstract Picasso-style portraits by sticking on facial features and using oil pastels. Amazing work, Year 1!
Wonderful to welcome Year 6 girls today for a day of assessments but lots of fun too! ?
Wonderful to welcome Year 6 girls today for a day of assessments but lots of fun too! ?
Every Friday this term we have Spotlight’s masterclasses. Tonight was puppetry inspired by Gyre and Gimble! Amazing what you can do with some brown paper! Next week is a session... Read more
This week, the Sixth Form scholars presented to the Year 7 and 9 scholars about space travel, Elon Musk, and women in engineering! It was out of this world! #Scholars... Read more
Huge thanks to pro golfer @AnnabelDimmock for the brilliant session with our Sports Scholars this morning. The students loved trying their hand at some putting and were so grateful to... Read more
Year 7 students practising iambic pentameters during their West End Workshop, using steps. Did you know all Shakespearean plays were written in this rhythm? ?
Year 7 practising iambic pentameters during their West End Workshop, using steps. Did you know all Shakespearean plays were written in this rhythm? ? https://t.co/TNajEyz2xp
Brilliantly fun Midsummer Night’s Dream related warm ups going on right now as the first Year 7 group embark on their West End Workshop ?
Brilliantly fun Midsummer Night’s Dream related warm ups going on right now as the first Year 7 group embark on their West End Workshop! ? https://t.co/xIVxwGHxNL
Year 8 had a brilliant day at Bletchley Park yesterday, they even did some code-breaking!
Early Years have been focussing on a book called ‘Handa’s Surprise’, and the country she lives in, Africa. They have been learning lots of amazing facts and then made their... Read more
A beautiful day for a Year 8 trip to Bletchley Park! ??
A beautiful day for a Year 8 trip to @bletchleypark ??
Year 10 Scientists have been modelling the concept of limiting factors in photosynthesis using smarties! Read all about how they did it in tomorrow's newsblog.
An enrichment session to round off a packed Sixth Form Taster Day for Year 11 - a brilliant opportunity to sample the wide range of subjects and small class sizes... Read more
In their CORI Food & Nutrition lessons, Years 1 and 2 have been learning about healthy eating. They designed and made their own mini fruit salads after taste-testing each fruit.... Read more
In their CORI Food & Nutrition lessons, Years 1 and 2 have been learning about healthy eating. They designed and made their own mini fruit salads after taste-testing each fruit.... Read more
Year 11's Sixth Form Taster Day is off to a good start! Mr Plunkett's even taken his lesson outside!
Year 11's Sixth Form Taster Day is off to a good start! Mr Plunkett's even taken his lesson outside!
Year 2 had a splendid day at the River and Rowing Museum in Henley today; a boat trip down the River Thames, stepping into the Wind in the Willows story... Read more
In Year 12's Psychology lesson today the students were working on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs with cups! @StMarysPsychDep
Miss Rose's phonics group went on a phonics safari; they had to find and then sort the words. Well done, girls! @StMarysGXPrep
Super effort from the Year 1 and 2 girls when they started their new CORI theme park project! Lots of resilience and teamwork shown to rebuild the theme park which... Read more
Huge congratulations to our girls who ALL qualified for the Modern Schools Biathlon Championships. We are so proud of all their hard work and resilience with training over Christmas and... Read more
Huge congratulations to our girls who ALL qualified for the @PentathlonGB Modern Schools Biathlon Championships. We are so proud of all their hard work and resilience with training over Christmas... Read more
Year 7 enjoying translating sentences on ‘Mon temps libre’ playing ‘one pen, one dice’. Excellent work, everyone!
A beautiful day today, perfect for the Senior girls to enjoy the grounds at lunchtime ???
In Science, Year 4 have been learning about the teeth and tooth decay. The girls learned how to brush their teeth properly and next week they will use disclosing tablets... Read more
In Science, Year 4 have been learning about the teeth and tooth decay. The girls learned how to brush their teeth properly and next week they will use disclosing tablets... Read more
Brilliant ? https://twitter.com/stmarysscienced/status/1481682317210968064
The first #Scholarship lunch of Lent term took place this week and the Sixth Form scholars were busy researching all things #STEM in preparation for their presentations which start next... Read more
The first Scholarship lunch of Lent term took place this week and the Sixth Form scholars were busy researching all things STEM in preparation for their presentations which start next... Read more
The Year 1 girls enjoyed going on a 3D shape hunt all around the Prep department. In their groups, they completed tallies to see how many of each shape they... Read more
Our first Badminton tournament of the year was a success! St Mary’s played against Amersham School. Amy and Leah in Year 7, Freya and Alice in Year 9 and Megan... Read more
Our first Badminton tournament of the year was a success! St Mary’s played against Amersham School. Amy and Leah in Year 7, Freya and Alice in Year 9 and Megan... Read more
Year 5 Scientists used sieves and colanders to separate a mixture of flour, rice and dried chickpeas. They drew diagrams to explain what they did & considered different applications of... Read more
Brilliant to see Year 8/9 Book Club back in action and eagerly discussing their Christmas reads!
Brilliant to see Year 8/9 Book Club back in action and eagerly discussing their Christmas reads! @StMaryGXLibrary
It was a very chilly Forest School for Early Years on Thursday so to keep warm they played some games which involved running, lots of running! The girls also went... Read more
Brilliant to see Lent term clubs starting again today; making mini visual dictionaries in Spanish Club, perfecting techniques in Gymnastics and working on their moves in Chess Club!
Students had an incredible day at the National Schools Biathlon Regional Qualifiers on Saturday and produced some amazing results- details in Friday’s news blog! Miss Bliss is extremely proud and... Read more
A group of students in Y8-11 have the opportunity to go on a school expedition to Cambodia in the summer of 2023 with World Challenge, and they are looking for... Read more
World Challenge Sponsors needed! We are really excited to inform you that a group of St Mary’s School students in Year 8 to 11 have the opportunity to go on... Read more
If you look very closely you might see the daffodil shoots beneath the cherry tree! Have a wonderful weekend and be sure to read Mrs Adams' Friday letter which also... Read more
If you look very closely you might see the daffodil shoots beneath the cherry tree! Have a wonderful weekend and be sure to read Mrs Adams' Friday letter which also... Read more
The Nursery girls have been busy bees this morning, working on their letters and numbers! @StMarysGXPrep
Holroyd Howe presented an exciting challenge to Prep girls today; The Healthy Eating Tree. The girls heard about eating all the colours of the rainbow with their fruit & veg,... Read more
What a beautiful frosty morning to start our Lent Term. We even spied some blossom!
Lovely to see Year 11 back in today; good luck with your mocks!
Lovely to see Year 11 back in today; good luck with your mocks!
We are pleased to share our forthcoming Open events for 2022. Senior (Year 7- Year 13) is on Friday 4th March and Prep (Nursery - Year 6) is on Thursday... Read more
We are pleased to share our forthcoming Open events for 2022. Senior (Year 7- Year 13) is on Friday 4th March and Prep (Nursery - Year 6) is on Thursday... Read more
A very Happy New Year from all of us here at St Mary's! Here's a teaser of what our Little St Mary's girls got up to last year...! Our next... Read more
A very Happy New Year from all of us here at St Mary's! Here's a teaser of what our Little St Mary's girls got up to last year...! Our next... Read more
Huge congratulations to Olivia who, following her recent competition in Leeds, has received confirmation of her selection for the England Diving Talent Programme, which is a 2 year programme. Well... Read more
Huge congratulations to Olivia who, following her recent competition in Leeds, has received confirmation of her selection for the England Diving Talent Programme, which is a 2 year programme. Well... Read more
Y3 have been exploring Fruits and Vegetables this term & produced colour studies using oil pastels, collaged foodscapes based on the work of Carl Warner, and fruit and vegetable faces... Read more
Before we broke up, the Art department had a surprise visit from Ceramicist, Sophie Bruen who delivered A level students' finished ceramic work straight from the kiln. The work looks... Read more
Some of our Year 10 RS students created revision videos to help the Year 11s with their revision for mocks, even giving them a quote to use in their exams!... Read more
In DT, Y4 have been 'Reusing Rubbish'! They investigated what happens to our rubbish and mindmapped different products which could be made using rubbish instead of throwing it away. They... Read more
Y10 artists have had an incredible term. They have been creating lino prints; lino printing is not easy, a type of block printing in which the recesses carved out leave... Read more
This term the Sewing and Enterprise CORI group created a business called Fashion Stars. They learned to confidently use a sewing machine, making their own scrunchies and turning an incredible... Read more
Prep girls have been working hard during CORI, planning and constructing circular rides, using gears and other theme park rides, such as rollercoasters and pendulum rides. They have shown excellent... Read more
Have a wonderful break!
Have a wonderful break!
Well done on the Christmas jumper efforts today, girls!
Well done on the Christmas jumper efforts today, girls!
Our Final Assembly of the Michaelmas Term was a special affair; not least because we were all together! A sad goodbye to Miss Heath but plenty of joyful singing, 12... Read more
A brilliant and funny Sixth Form panto with a whodunnit theme... Who would ever suspect our very own...Mrs Dimmock!!! @smssixthform
Wonderful to celebrate the students' achievements this morning in Year group Mark Reading assemblies - so, so much to celebrate #SMSSpirit
Wonderful to celebrate the students' achievements this morning in Year group Mark Reading assemblies - so, so much to celebrate #SMSSpirit
These Prep girls are just so busy with festivities! Early Years welcomed their parents in for a special breakfast, and Year 6 learnt about Christingles in their RE lesson and... Read more
(3/3) Special thanks to Revd Matt Beeby for his entertaining but poignant Address. Well done to Mrs Phillips, Mr Martin and Mrs Bishop for making it such a special occasion... Read more
(2/3) Accompanied by the organ and Senior Orchestra, this was a wonderful evening to celebrate Christmas as a school community and we were all so grateful that it could go... Read more
(1/3) A Carol Service with a 'music from around-the-world' theme greeted parents, governors, staff and students tonight when all the choirs of St Mary's, including the Parents, Staff and Governor... Read more
Years 1 and 2 made some beautiful snowmen and wreaths today!
Fantastic fun in Prep this week with the SMA Christmas Parties - huge thanks to Mrs Hurst and the team, the girls had a wonderful time!
Every year almost 1.5 million older people feel more lonely at Christmas more than any other time of year; this is why we have chosen to support Age UK this... Read more
Every year almost 1.5 million older people feel more lonely at Christmas than any other time of year. Christmas is and should be a time of togetherness, but sadly, millions... Read more
Sounding beautiful ??
Sounding beautiful ??
The deadline to apply for a Year 7 place for September 2022, or for a scholarship, at St Mary's School is tomorrow at noon. Please visit our website for a... Read more
The deadline to apply for a Year 7 place for September 2022, or for a scholarship, at St Mary's School is tomorrow at noon. Please visit our website for a... Read more
A fantastically festive afternoon in Prep with a House sing-off, all Houses were amazing! ? ????? ? Check out our Instagram stories to hear them (search “stmarysgx”) Followed by a... Read more
Lots of Christmas crafts going on in Prep this morning!
Fabulous reindeer cupcakes made by Year 9 students; yum!
Fabulous reindeer cupcakes made by Year 9 students; yum!
Year 8 girls delivering brownies to staff as a random act of kindness - what a way to start a Monday! #SMSSpirit ?
Scrunchie sale in Prep tomorrow! Don’t forget your money! ? As part of the Sewing and Enterprise CORI project the girls completed some market research and decided to make scrunchies.... Read more
Good luck to all our gymnasts competing in the BSGA Milano regional qualifiers today!
A brilliant way to end the day; The House Quiz! Competitive with an abundance of #SMSSpirit and the winners were… Butler! ??
A wonderfully festive lunchtime today! Christmas songs during “Open Mic” provided a lovely back drop to a delicious Christmas lunch complete with all the trimmings! (Visit our Instagram page “stmarysgx”... Read more
The Year 7 Drama Club members enthralled girls in Prep this morning with wonderful extracts from Matilda, Annie and The Wizard of Oz. Well done, girls! @StMarysExpArts
(2/2) Despite current restrictions, we were still able to communicate with the residents from outside through open doors & windows, & even sing for 2 of the homes. Our visits... Read more
(1/2) This week, 65 of our students from Prep and Senior School visited Austenwood, Buckingham House, Chiltern House and Swarthmore Care Homes to deliver an incredible 118 Christmas boxes for... Read more
This week, 65 of our students from Prep and Senior School visited Austenwood, Buckingham House, Chiltern House and Swarthmore Care Homes to deliver an incredible 118 Christmas boxes for residents... Read more
Delicious aromas have been permeating the halls this week as Food & Nutrition students get festive! Y10 GCSE students made impressive yule logs whilst Y8 girls turned their hands to... Read more
House Badminton with Year 10 is going well! @StMarysGXSports
House Badminton with Year 10 is going well!
Huge congratulations to Lotta, Year 8, who competed in the Super Dance League National finals recently with dance teams from all over the country; her 12 and under team won... Read more
Huge congratulations to Lotta, Y8, who competed in the Super Dance League National finals recently with dance teams from all over the country; her 12 and under team won their... Read more
Well done to our Year 7 Netball team for another great win! 12-4 against Beaconsfield High School. Well done to Rosie for getting player of the match and scoring some... Read more
Mrs Adams drew the winning raffle tickets today! Huge thanks to the class reps for these incredible hampers and to everyone who purchased tickets; an amazing £1070 was raised for... Read more
St Mary’s Sixth Form ventured out to Windsor today to enjoy some Ice Skating! It was a wonderful afternoon! It was so nice to see all the girls getting in... Read more
Stunning, confident performances and beautiful singing from Early Years with "Born in a Barn" and Years 1 and 2 with "The Angel who nearly missed it all" last night. Congratulations... Read more
Hooray it's Panto time! Nursery are also having a special treat of popcorn and Frozen!
Another huge congratulations to the Year 8 A Netball team who played Beaconsfield High School. St Mary’s won 18-1, and Emily G was awarded played of the match for her... Read more
Another huge congratulations to the Year 8 A Netball team who played Beaconsfield High School. St Mary’s won 18-1, and Emily G was awarded played of the match for her... Read more
Our House Badminton Competition is well underway; Year 7s kicked off the tournament yesterday with gusto, and there were celebratory shouts coming from Year 8 today!
Our #WorldChallenge2023 team will be holding a Christmas Fair after the Carol Service on Tuesday 14th December. There will be pick & mix, cakes, homemade Christmas items, games and more!... Read more
Our #WorldChallenge2023 team will be holding a Christmas Fair after the Carol Service on Tuesday 14th December. There will be pick & mix, cakes, homemade Christmas items, games and more!... Read more
Don't forget beautiful high quality photos from Beauty & the Beast can be purchased via this link: https://www.ljseventservices.co.uk/stmarysbatb.html
Don't forget beautiful high quality photos from Beauty & the Beast can be purchased via this link: https://www.ljseventservices.co.uk/stmarysbatb.html
Oh dear there's been a bit of a disaster in Little St Mary's courtesy of Patrick the Elf... The girls are NOT impressed! @StMarysGXPrep
Mrs Adams and teaching staff welcomed Year 12 pupils and their parents to our GCSE certificate presentation tea on Friday. We were delighted to welcome back Mrs Davison to present... Read more
On Friday Senior students were privileged to hear from 3 professionals from the medical field; we are extremely grateful to Clinical Psychiatrist Dr Abrar Hussain, Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician Mrs... Read more
Sunrise over Paddington ?? Photo credit Miss Connell!
Christmas has officially arrived at St Mary's! With thanks to Shanze and the Head Girl team for their excellent decorative skills!
Christmas has officially arrived at St Mary's! With thanks to Shanze and the Head Girl team for their excellent decorative skills! @smssixthform
Miss Brereton did a fantastic job hosting a #masterclass on ‘Depictions of Women in Ancient Greece.’ Everyone who attended said they found it valuable and informative.
The deadline to apply for a Year 7 Scholarship or for a Year 7 place for September 2022 at St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross, is noon on Wednesday 15th December.... Read more
The deadline to apply for a Year 7 Scholarship or for a Year 7 place for September 2022 at St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross, is noon on Wednesday 15th December.... Read more
So wonderful to see our Art Scholars Jasmine, Violet, Alice and Vienna all working in collaboration today!
Four girls from across the school performed their LAMDA exams pieces to an audience yesterday lunchtime, including Minnie who is in Year 3 but braved the Senior Drama Studio! All... Read more
Snowy St Mary’s ??
Snowy St Mary’s ??
Brilliant to see Year 10 Sports Leaders with Year 4 this week, excellent Dodge Ball amongst other activities!
Pupils from @thorpehousesch visited St Mary's yesterday, working with our Year 11 students to revise for their upcoming Religious Studies GCSE examination. There were games, quizzes, and practice questions, not... Read more
Pupils from Thorpe House visited St Mary's yesterday, working with our Year 11 students to revise for their upcoming Religious Studies GCSE examination. There were games, quizzes, and practice questions,... Read more
Special delivery! Year 4 have a visitor for the next few weeks...!
Special delivery! Year 4 have a visitor for the next few weeks...!
One of the amazing things about social media is the ability to connect with people we otherwise wouldn't be able to. Mrs McNally, Head of English, was so impressed with... Read more
As part of the Drama A level, students perform 3 different extracts from 3 different plays. This performance was from the play ‘Pillowman’ by Martin McDonagh. The girls focused on... Read more
Huge congratulations to Jayna, Year 2, who won the @nunn_hayward Christmas card competition with her beautiful design! And to Nancy H, Year 5, and Nancy C, Year 1, who were... Read more
Huge congratulations to Jayna, Year 2, who won the Nunn Hayward Christmas card competition with her beautiful design! And to Nancy H, Year 5, and Nancy C, Year 1, who... Read more
A huge congratulations to @StMarysExpArts and all the girls on a fantastic production of Beauty & the Beast; please see our facebook album for lots more wonderful photos! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4963550247011218&type=3
What an absolutely stunning show - huge congratulations to the Expressive Arts Department and all the amazing, amazing girls; you were truly superb!
What an absolutely stunning show - huge congratulations to the Expressive Arts Department and all the amazing, amazing girls; you were truly superb!
Stunning orchestral interlude at Beauty & the Beast ? ?
Stunning orchestral interlude at Beauty & the Beast ? ?
Fantastic week for Forest School this week! Nursery had great fun being forest explorers at Thorpe House; in the hammock and the den, walking across the rope and enjoying hot... Read more
After a stunning performance last night we are delighted to share this wonderful Beauty & the Beast trailer by Mrs Williams. If you’re going tonight you are in for such... Read more
After a stunning performance last night we are delighted to share this wonderful Beauty & the Beast trailer by Mrs Williams. If you’re going tonight you are in for such... Read more
Tonight is the night! Opening night of our much anticipated production of Beauty & the Beast. Everyone involved has worked incredibly hard on this production and we can't wait to... Read more
Tonight is the night! Opening night of our much anticipated production of Beauty & the Beast. Everyone involved has worked incredibly hard on this production and we can't wait to... Read more
Warming up and ready to have some fun at the @ISAsportUK Sportshall Festival! @StMarysGXSports @StMarysGXPrep
The deadline to apply for a Year 7 place for September 2022 at St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross, is noon on Wednesday 15th December. Please visit our website for a... Read more
Fantastic to see our Year 10 Sports Leaders in action, using their leadership skills to deliver an exciting and innovative session to Year 3 students @StMarysGXSports @StMarysGXPrep
Y7 Food & Nutrition students have been making delicious rainbow pasta salads, carefully considering their ingredients in relation to the Eatwell Guide. This practical enabled the students to link the... Read more
Early Years recieved a mysterious package from the South Pole! They discovered a tiny baby penguin inside! ? https://t.co/qd4Zf9h2Rv
Early Years recieved a mysterious package from the South Pole! They discovered a tiny baby penguin inside! ?
If you are looking for a Nursery for your daughter please sign up to our Stay & Play on Saturday 15th January and explore our wonderful new Early Years setting... Read more
If you are looking for a Nursery for your daughter please sign up to our Stay & Play on Saturday 15th January and explore our wonderful new Early Years setting... Read more
A fantastic win for St Mary’s Year 9A team Vs Dr Challoners High School. The final score was 25-1 to St Mary’s. Player of the match was awarded to Tienery... Read more
A fantastic win for St Mary’s Year 9A team Vs Dr Challoners High School. The final score was 25-1 to St Mary’s. Player of the match was awarded to Tierney... Read more
In Year 7 French the girls have been practising their speaking questions with "speed dating". Remember, when the bell rings, move one chair to the right!
You will be receiving your St Mary's Association raffle tickets tonight to sell - fabulous luxury themed baskets to be won! And don't forget you can still book tickets to... Read more
In Prep Art Club this term, the girls have been exploring the famous work of art by Hokusai called 'The Great wave of Kanagawa'. They have worked in different mediums... Read more
The Year 12 scholars did a fantastic job of lecturing the KS4 scholars today. They provided them with resources and tasks to help them learn about mythology around the world... Read more
A level Drama student, Saachi, recently performed her devised piece to her peers. Saachi explored the impact of COVID in India during 2020. The piece was multi-sensory, moving and thought... Read more
Good morning and a very happy Monday ?
Good morning and a very happy Monday ?
The stage is transformed! With some high tech sound and lighting from @LJSEventSv
Hazer and low fog machines up and running for out tech rehearsal @LJSEventSv ? ? https://t.co/rhwEA3f3hV
Year 9 GCSE Media students took a mini break from their studies yesterday to help set up for today’s Beauty & The Beast rehearsal!
(2/2) Sixth Form Charity Prefects served up a delicious array of cakes in Senior House whilst the Prep Head Girl team manned the Prep cake stand. At lunch time the... Read more
(1/2) Students across the school had a brilliant day for #ChildreninNeed today! Girls came in mufti with a super-hero theme in Prep and as you can see they look amazing.... Read more
We officially opened the Multi-Use-Games-Area (MUGA) today with a fiercely competitive, very well supported Staff vs Sixth Formers netball match. The staff put up an amazing fight but the slick... Read more
Less than one week to go before Beauty & the Beast and we cannot wait! Here's a reel of some previous performances here at St Mary's to get you in... Read more
Less than one week to go before Beauty & the Beast and we cannot wait! Here's a reel of some previous performances here at St Mary's to get you in... Read more
A brilliantly interactive lesson for Year 6 with a very special guest.... In Humanities, Year 6 have been learning about the church reformation and why Henry VIII made the decision... Read more
A brilliantly interactive Humanities lesson for Year 6; Henry VIII came and held court to hear Year 6's reasons for and against his motion for the church reformation and why... Read more
A fantastic day for some of our Prep girls yesterday who represented St Mary’s at the ISA North Swimming Gala. They all swam brilliantly in some very tough races! Annabelle... Read more
Y5 had a very active Science lesson this week, investigating air resistance. By walking and running around in the playground with different sized umbrellas they discovered that the amount of... Read more
Mr Gibb’s Masterclass on ‘How to grow a poem’ yesterday was a roaring success. It was a very busy session and the students thoroughly enjoyed it and gained some valuable... Read more
Girls in Prep had a very special visitor today ahead of #ChildreninNeed day on Friday. The girls found out how the money they help raise is spent, and how important... Read more
Staff and Sixth Formers are gearing up for the match of the year on Friday! Netball at the brand new MUGA...https://youtu.be/9aAmv-69ONY
It was too beautiful a morning to not take a photo of our beautiful school! Autumn is fading away but winter is looking magical already at St Mary's ???
Today was the first meeting of the year for our fully trained Youth Mental Health First Aiders, having completed the MHFA 2 day training course. Here they are sharing their... Read more
Today was the first meeting for our fully trained @MHFAEngland Youth Mental Health First Aiders, having completed the MHFA training course. They shared their 'superpowers' they might bring to the... Read more
It was fastest finger in the buzzer for the semi final of our general knowledge Big Quiz Bonanza in Prep on Friday. The Y3 & 4 Butler team will go... Read more
Amazing, Olivia! ? ? https://twitter.com/stmarysgxsports/status/1460129437698117632
Representing St Mary’s at today’s Remembrance Service in Gerrards Cross #RemembranceDay
Representing St Mary’s at today’s Remembrance Service in Gerrards Cross #RemembranceDay
Staff looking FIERCE (or trying to) as they practised today for the Staff v Sixth Formers netball match next Friday! Are you nervous Sixth Form...?
Staff looking FIERCE (or trying to) as they practised today for the Staff v Sixth Formers netball match next Friday! Are you nervous @smssixthform...?
Y2 are embarking on a new journey in English; Kenneth Garhame’s The Wind in the Willows. To start off they did some research using the internet & non-fiction texts on... Read more
We are delighted to now have full use of our new Multi-Use-Games-Area complete with floodlights & spectator area. The MUGA will hugely enhance the sporting provision here at St Mary’s.... Read more
Reception girls enjoyed a brilliant Forest School session at Thorpe House this morning! @StMarysGXPrep @thorpehousesch
A special Remembrance Assembly today; thank you to the Head Girl team for their contributions and to Shanze, Head Girl, for her poignant reading of In Flanders Fields #RemembranceDay2021 #WeWillRememberThem
A special Remembrance Assembly today; thank you to the Head Girl team for their contributions and to Shanze, Head Girl, for her poignant reading of In Flanders Fields #RemembranceDay2021 #WeWillRememberThem
Fantastic Art trip to the National Gallery today for Y11-13- more in this Friday’s news blog ?
Huge congratulations to Shedlia, Y13 who was selected as winner of ‘Most Sustainable Solution’ in the @TEDILondon Thinking Ahead Program. Shedlia's idea was a glass forest installation aimed at users... Read more
Huge congratulations to Shedlia, Year 13, who participated in the TEDI-London Thinking Ahead Program. The light up project challenged students into designing a prototype of a community structure by using... Read more
KS2 are very excited to be at the Everyman cinema to see Boss Baby 2 as part of the INTO Film festival! Enjoy, girls! ? ?
KS2 are very excited to be at the Everyman cinema to see Boss Baby 2 as part of the INTO Film festival! Enjoy, girls! ? ?
Year 2 girls picked up Green Eggs and Ham and started to independently read with Dumbledore the fish this morning. Amazing, girls! We think he likes Dr Seuss... @StMarysGXPrep
Year 2 girls picked up Green Eggs and Ham and started to independently read with Dumbledore the fish this morning. Amazing, girls! We think he likes Dr Seuss...
Fetch yourself a cup of tea and take a few minutes to watch this brilliant news report the CORI News Team have been working hard to put together! Amazing work,... Read more
Fetch yourself a cup of tea and take a few minutes to watch this brilliant news report the CORI News Team have been working hard to put together! Amazing work,... Read more
Amazing 9P! https://twitter.com/StMarysSchoolG1/status/1458084108521910278
Years 3 to 6 have had an amazing morning doing a Media Masterclass with @MNAcademyLondon The girls perfected their acting, sound engineering, filming and directing skills and made their own... Read more
A fantastic win for the Y9 A & B Netball team today against Chesham Grammar? Freya (WD) was awarded player of the match for the A team and India (GK)... Read more
Today at lunchtime the Year 13 Scholars presented the Greek myth of Narcissus. This challenged the Year 7 and 9 Scholars to consider how the myth applies to modern day... Read more
Today at lunchtime the Year 13 Scholars presented the Greek myth of Narcissus. This challenged the Year 7 and 9 Scholars to consider how the myth applies to modern day... Read more
Year 2 were very surprised this morning as a new class pet had arrived! Meet Dumbledore the Siamese fighting fish! The girls were very curious and asked some lovely questions... Read more
Year 6 have started using Tinkercad, a design web app, to understand 3D modelling in their Computing lessons. Some fabulous designs here, well done, girls! @StMarysGXPrep
Who is enjoying some fireworks tonight? Early Years made some of their own, aren't they fantastic! @StMarysGXPrep
Another beautiful Diwali photo! Kimaya, Year 7, and her twin brothers Krishan and Kayan. Happy Diwali Kimaya and family!
Another beautiful Diwali photo! Kimaya, Year 7, and her twin brothers Krishan and Kayan. Happy Diwali Kimaya and family!
Just look at the atmosphere and support, not to mention the wonderful singing! ?
Just look at the atmosphere and support, not to mention the wonderful singing! ? https://t.co/S822KpX0YY
This lunchtime, students and staff bravely took to the stage outside the library to take part in an 'Open Mic' event. Surrounded by supportive friends, the Cedar Lawn echoed to... Read more
Thank you to Kaira's mummy for this lovely photo of Kaira celebrating Diwali whilst she is at her weekly Bollywood dance class!
Two A level SMS linguists have been honing their skills. Congratulations to Alicia B who was highly commended for her translation in the Stephen Spender Youth Prize and to Fleur... Read more
Two A level linguists have been honing their language skills. Congratulations to Alicia B, who studies both French and Spanish, who was highly commended for her translation of the French... Read more
The Year 1 girls thoroughly enjoyed making and decorating clay divas as they learnt about Diwali.
Year 12 and 13 Scholars are practising their Greek Mythology presentations. This half term the Sixth Form students will be hosting sessions for the younger Scholars that enhance their understanding... Read more
Year 12 and 13 Scholars are practising their Greek Mythology presentations. This half term the Sixth Form students will be hosting sessions for the younger Scholars that enhance their understanding... Read more
The Dining Room is looking fabulous today in celebration of Diwali. Also over in Year 2, Jayna very kindly brought in a lantern craft for all the girls to create... Read more
A very exciting start to the day for girls in years 2 - 6 as they are live with Treehouse Series author Andy Griffiths all the way from Australia, wow!
A very exciting start to the day for girls in years 2 - 6 as they are live with Treehouse Series author @AndyGbooks all the way from Australia, wow!
Our fabulous Y7 A netball team who won against Chesham Grammar yesterday 12-3. Congratulations girls and to player of the match Alayna!
Our fabulous Y7 A team who won against Chesham Grammar yesterday 12-3. Congratulations girls and to player of the match Alayna!
An exciting and informative visit from PC Sarah for the Pre-Prep girls today. PC Sarah shared the book PC Ben and asked the girls if they knew what number to... Read more
At the beginning of half term dancers from St Mary’s performed in the Lift Off Dance Show at South Hill Park in Bracknell. Thank you to Miss Lasocki, Teacher of... Read more
EYFS kicked off their autumn topic with a visit to Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital! They loved meeting some of the resident hedgehogs & learning about how animals are cared for. It... Read more
Y11 Drama students performed their Devised pieces on Monday; 'Healing Bruises', 'You Will Smile Again' & 'Marked'. The end products were mature, interesting & inspiring. The students were able to... Read more
Our next Prep Department Open Morning (Nursery to Year 6) will be on Thursday 18th November; come and see the School at Work. Registration via our website is essential: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/
Our next Prep Department Open Morning (Nursery to Year 6) will be on Thursday 18th November; come and see the School at Work. Registration via our website is essential: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/
At the beginning of half term six girls had a phenomenal day at The University of Bath. The girls competed at The National Schools Biathlon and they performed incredibly well... Read more
Years 1 to 6 had a brilliant time today taking part in a Diwali Dance Workshop exploring the story of The Ramayana through dance.
The closing date to apply for a Sixth Form Scholarship is Friday 12th November. Scholarships are available for academic excellence, expressive arts and sports. More information and how to apply... Read more
The closing date to apply for a Sixth Form Scholarship is Friday 12th November. Scholarships are available for academic excellence, expressive arts and sports. More information and how to apply... Read more
A beautiful sunny and blue start to the second half of Michaelmas Term; welcome back everyone! ???
A beautiful sunny and blue start to the second half of Michaelmas Term; welcome back everyone! ???
Thank you for your fabulous and spooky Halloween photos! Finally to round off the day, a story from Early Years? A giant pumpkin appeared in the EYFS playground! The girls... Read more
Seriously spooky Salma and Mia! ? ? https://t.co/CQlryLTAdU
Seriously spooky Salma and Mia! ? ?
Happy Halloween from these spooky girls; Scarlett, Varonica & Anika ?
Anica’s found something very scary…! ? https://t.co/dge6eyEB8g
Anica’s found something very scary…! ?
More brilliant creations from Olivia K and Alessia D and family ?
Amazing and spooky creations from Ramneet, and @jen_geog and family ? ? ?
Amazing work Mrs Jobson and family! ? ?
Seriously spooky, Ramneet! ??? Send your Halloween pictures to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk ?
We’d love to share your pumpkin creations! Email photos to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk ?
Some Sunday #SMSSpirit for you with Year 6 ? @StMarysGXPrep https://t.co/ixKu7wUdzp
Some Sunday #SMSSpirit for you with Year 6 ?
During their final CORI k’nex session, the girls used their knowledge and understanding of different structures, including towers, ramps, bases and circular rides to create their own theme park rides.... Read more
It's a beautiful afternoon for our House Netball! The girls are displaying their true #smsspirit on the courts and the spectators are showing their support whilst enjoying the lovely October... Read more
Last night we welcomed parents to the Autumn Concert & needless to say, the girls performed wonderfully and Mrs Phillips was very proud of all of them. The Senior Choir,... Read more
AMAZING effort girls! True #smsspirit on display for 10km from school to Chalfont St Giles and back round; raising money for @BucksMind and the @BritishRedCross Well done St Mary's girls,... Read more
And they’re off! Harvest Walk 2021 ?
A fantastic and spooky Halloween theme in the dining room today!
A fantastic and spooky Halloween theme in the dining room today!
We were delighted to welcome parents into school this morning to watch the Prep girls perform their Harvest Celebration. They sang and contributed enthusiastically and conveyed the harvest message beautifully.... Read more
We were delighted to welcome parents into school this morning to watch the Prep girls perform their Harvest Celebration. They sang and contributed enthusiastically and conveyed the harvest message beautifully.... Read more
The Autumn Concert is tonight! Year 8 band and all the other performers have been practising so much and are looking forward to sharing their music with you. Not to... Read more
The Autumn Concert is tonight! Year 8 band and all the other performers have been practising so much and are looking forward to sharing their music with you. Not to... Read more
Brilliant Sixth Form Information Evening tonight, thank you to everyone who came, the teachers for all their informative subject talks and special thanks to our three wonderful Old Girls for... Read more
Our Sixth Form Information Evening is tonight, we are looking forward to seeing Year 11 and parents! External students can still register via our website, we will get right back... Read more
Our Sixth Form Information Evening is tonight! External students can still register via our website, we will get right back to you https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/ Subject talks will be followed by presentations... Read more
Mrs Roche's CORI group have been working in groups to design and construct circular rides, thinking carefully about creating a strong and sturdy base, a rotating wheel and also trying... Read more
Mrs Roche's CORI group have been working in groups to design and construct circular rides, thinking carefully about creating a strong and sturdy base, a rotating wheel and also trying... Read more
The St Mary's Cross Country Team took part in a ESAA fixture today competing in 2 categories. Congratulations to all who took part! Grace came 36th out of 80 for... Read more
The Enterprise & Sewing CORI group were learning how to use a sewing machine in their last session. Such concentration! @StMarysGXPrep
Girls in Prep have been practising really hard for their Harvest Celebration on Thursday and can't wait to share it with you!
Girls in Prep have been practising really hard for their Harvest Celebration on Thursday and can't wait to share it with you! @StMarysGXPrep
After last year's success in the @isaschools Poetry Competition with Fleur placing as runner up, we are delighted to be entering again. This year's competition comes with the title: 'My... Read more
After last year's success in the ISA Poetry Competition with Fleur placing as runner up, we are delighted to be entering again. This year's competition comes with the title: 'My... Read more
It was wonderful to see so many Prep parents at our Back to School evening. We hope you found the evening informative & that it gave you a greater understanding... Read more
Huge congratulations to our very own Miss Connell who is now Reserve National Champion after attending the British Riding Clubs Dressage to Music National Championships at Bury Farm last weekend.... Read more
This week, Year 4 created freeze-frames to explore the feelings of the characters in the Roman myth, Romulus and Remus. The girls had to think about the characters' thoughts and... Read more
Years 10, 12 & 13 Art & Textiles students had an amazing day at Kew Gardens yesterday. The students took photos to gather research for their projects including Natural Forms... Read more
Years 10, 12 & 13 had an amazing day @kewgardens yesterday. The students took photos to gather research for their projects including Natural Forms in Art. We can't wait to... Read more
Today we held our first Year 9 scholars lunch. This is a great opportunity for the girls to extend themselves and to pursue areas of interest that the curriculum may... Read more
Our Year 11 & 12 girls had a thoroughly enjoyable day at Sussex University. They visited various parts of the university campus, ate lunch with the students and picked up... Read more
Our Year 11 & 12 girls had a thoroughly enjoyable day at Sussex University. They visited various parts of the university campus, ate lunch with the students and picked up... Read more
Tickets are on Sale once more for our ‘Chairman’s Leaving Ball’ Saturday 7th May 2022 at The Crowne Plaza, Gerrards Cross. To buy online please click on this link https://forms.office.com/r/ZjigWLeTyu... Read more
Tickets are on Sale once more for our ‘Chairman’s Leaving Ball’ Saturday 7th May 2022 at The Crowne Plaza, Gerrards Cross. Join us for a wonderful evening also celebrating 150... Read more
After listening to Miss Agius read the story Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert, the Year 1 girls excitedly created their own leaf men. They enjoyed using acorns, small leaves and... Read more
Today, the Year 13’s ran their spooky themed Philosophy Club. The topic was: ‘Should we always tell the truth?’ It included delicious scary treats, lots of questioning discussion, and a... Read more
EYFS have loved learning about mini beasts with Zoolab this morning! Thankfully there were no escapees!
Our Year 7 girls are industriously creating ideas for a new ride at a theme park as part of their Enterprise Day! They are soon to pitch their ideas to... Read more
Tonight, Mr Gibb hosted a Poetry Masterclass for KS4 & 5 students. He shared the brilliant works of @KateClanchy1 to teach attendees how to create surreal & creative poems. The... Read more
Reception were enjoying their healthy snacks to give them plenty of brain power for their Maths lesson where they were brushing up on their counting skills.
Sixth Form biologists went to @college_lake on Friday to cover some of the Ecology components of their A level course. They toured the site, learning about conservation methods & carried... Read more
Year 2 are studying the Artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo and how he used food in his painting. They worked as collaborative artists to create 3D portraits using fruit and vegetables!
A fantastic and very busy Open Day today - thank you to all the lovely visitors who came to St Mary’s today!
Early Years have watched their caterpillars grow into beautiful butterflies. Today it was time to set them free, they flew off and then came back to see us. They even... Read more
Today marks the start of #BlackHistoryMonth2021 and Mrs Murray our Librarian has prepared a selection of books in the library for the students.
Today marks the start of #BlackHistoryMonth2021 and Mrs Murray our Librarian has prepared a selection of books in the library for the students @StMaryGXLibrary
Sixth Form Biologists and Psychologists enjoyed a fascinating Brain Day with Dr Guy Sutton, including a lively debate on free will vs biological determinism – do we really make decisions... Read more
Prep Running Club got off to a great start this morning. After a good warm up the girls worked on building up their speed and stamina. Such enthusiasm, girls!
Prep Running Club got off to a great start this morning. After a good warm up the girls worked on building up their speed and stamina. Such enthusiasm, girls! @StMarysGXPrep
Delicious Mexican themed lunch today!
Delicious Mexican themed lunch today! @HolroydHowe
Y2-6 loved their zoom with brilliant 17-year-old naturalist and author Dara McAnulty @NaturalistDara about his beautiful book Wild Child which encourages us all to get outside and explore the natural... Read more
It’s a very busy day today! Zooms with authors, Mexican themed food and Brain Day!
It’s a very busy day today! Zooms with authors, Mexican themed food and Brain Day!
We are live now for the parents only webinar with Deano Puccio - “the best speaker I’ve ever heard at St Mary’s” as one student put it today! Tune in... Read more
We are live now for the parents only webinar with Deano Puccio - “the best speaker I’ve ever heard at St Mary’s” as one student put it today! Tune in... Read more
Exciting times as our new Sixth Form video shoot is happening! Year 13 Media students helping out too!
Exciting times as our new Sixth Form video shoot is happening! Year 13 Media students helping out too @smssixthform
Important messages from an incredibly engaging speaker this afternoon. Huge thanks to Deana Puccio of The RAP Project – Awareness is Power.
Brilliant Year 3 swimming lesson today at @thorpehousesch! ? @StMarysGXSports @StMarysGXPrep
Year 3 girls learned to use a pipette to test the permeability of different rocks. Great experiment! @StMarysGXPrep
Our Sixth Form Information Evening is on Wednesday 13th October, registration for any non St Mary's students is essential, via our website: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/ During the evening individual subject talks will... Read more
Sixth Form Information Evening is on Wednesday 13th October, registration via our website is essential. https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/ Individual subject talks will be followed by presentations from the Headmistress, Head of Sixth... Read more
Delighted to be welcoming highly engaging speaker Deana Puccio of The RAP Project – Awareness is Power - to St Mary's tomorrow! Parents can sign up to the webinar via... Read more
Delighted to be welcoming highly engaging speaker @deana_puccio of The RAP Project – Awareness is Power - to St Mary's tomorrow! Parents can sign up to the webinar via the... Read more
The first of this term's Scholars' Lunches today! Year 7 students were introduced to their task; a book of thoughts, reviews and creations around podcasts and films.
The first of this term's Scholars' Lunches today! Year 7 students were introduced to their task; a book of thoughts, reviews and creations around podcasts and films.
It was a very wet start to the day wasn’t it! ?? But the Prep girls are pleased to be back outside and playing in the fresh air now ??
Our Prep Parent Teas/Drop-ins got off to a flying start on Friday. Year 1 and 2 girls were so excited to show their mums and dads their classrooms and their... Read more
Our Prep Parent Teas/Drop-ins got off to a flying start on Friday. Year 1 and 2 girls were so excited to show their mums and dads their classrooms and their... Read more
The Prep Head Girl Team and the Year 13 Prep Prefects got together yesterday to plan some exciting things for Prep. We are looking forward to your assembly, girls!
The Prep Head Girl Team and the Year 13 Prep Prefects got together yesterday to plan some exciting things for Prep. We are looking for to your assembly, girls! @StMarysGXPrep... Read more
Exciting times in Year 7 Book Club, looking at the Bucks Book Award Longlist!
Exciting times in Year 7 Book Club, looking at the @bucksbookaward Longlist!
Y3&4 had a brilliant day at @Ufton_Court yesterday. Y3 took part in a Stone Age workshop & learned how to spin yarn and make fire! Y4 were busy being Romans!... Read more
Today Y11 took part in #mockinterviews. The girls chose an area they were interested in or even their dream job, and prepared for the interview accordingly; from lawyers to fashion... Read more
It was a great start for the new Y7 Book Club last week! The purpose of the first get-together was to have some fun and play a game where the... Read more
Early Years have been learning all about spiders. They enjoyed hunting cobwebs on the playground and made their very own spider in art! ?
Year 2 are learning about food poetry. Today the girls had to perform different poems using expression, rhythm and actions. Here are Varonica and Sienna performing “Did you really?” -... Read more
Year 2 are learning about food poetry. Today the girls had to perform different poems using expression, rhythm and actions. Here are Varonica and Sienna performing “Did you really?” -... Read more
We are looking forward to welcoming Year 7 parents to St Mary’s tonight for the Information Evening at 6pm ?
We are looking forward to welcoming Year 7 parents to St Mary’s tonight for the Information Evening at 6pm ?
Today the Diversity & Inclusion Team visited #LychettMinster School which hosted the #StandUpConference presented by @PRadfordSpeaker. It was an incredibly informative day which has left them with a lot of... Read more
In their CORI session Y1&2 were using their engineering skills to make an effective ramp for their home-made cars to roll down. They used numbered duplo blocks to measure how... Read more
We are delighted to be welcoming highly engaging speaker Deana Puccio of The RAP Project – Awareness is Power - to St Mary's next Wednesday. Parents can sign up to... Read more
Delighted to be welcoming highly engaging speaker @deana_puccio of The RAP Project – Awareness is Power - to St Mary's next Wednesday. Parents can sign up to the webinar via... Read more
In their CORI session on Friday some of the girls were working on Sewing & Enterprise. They have been choosing fabrics for their products and learning how to do running... Read more
In #PSHCE lessons Y8 have been learning about the effects of alcohol on their bodies. They started today’s lesson with a “speed dating” style task to discover the effects of... Read more
In their Computing lessons Year 4 have been learning about websites and webpages and the terminology for networks, all as part of the new Computing scheme of work introduced this... Read more
Lovely weather and lots of fun at the welcome picnic. Thank you to our wonderful SMA! ?
Year 7 listened and watched intently as their teacher demonstrated different sewing stitches in their Textiles lesson this afternoon. They were keen to get their needles threaded and have a... Read more
Live entertainment this lunchtime as our talented band members rehearse for this afternoon's SMA picnic - see you there!
Live entertainment this lunchtime as our talented band members rehearse for this afternoon's SMA picnic - see you there!
In Science, Y6 were investigating how the length of a shadow changes as the distance between the light source and the object increases. Some of the girls had to try... Read more
Year 7 Geographers having lively discussions today! @StMarysSchoolG1
Ready for the show to begin at The Globe! ?
Ready for the show to begin at The Globe! ?
So Sixth Form girls @smssixthform and @Mrs_Cork ... how was paintballing yesterday?! (Head on over to https://www.facebook.com/smsgx for some not at all dramatic accounts of yesterday's war...)
Amazing to be on a school trip! Year 10-13 Drama students are enjoying a day of theatre at the Shakespeare’s Globe! First stop is a tour of the theatre. Have... Read more
Have a brilliant day, girls! https://twitter.com/StMarysExpArts/status/1438437002781863943
Amazing levels of concentration in 7P's Art lesson today as they were drawing from observation using smooth blending and gradual colour change.
Girls in Early Years are investigating repeating patterns today! @StMarysGXPrep
It was a very wet start to the day but the sun's out now and these girls are so happy to be back at Netball Club! @StMarysGXPrep @StMarysGXSports
It was a very wet start to the day but the sun's out now and these girls are so happy to be back at Netball Club!
Year 12 Psychology students are making neurons (from playdoh!) and labelling them in today's lesson with @Mrs_Cork @smssixthform
Prep girls were introduced to the CORI Programme last Friday. Activities ranged from Why gingerbread can’t swim across a river to engineering with K'nex. CORI encourages girls to see failure... Read more
We're thrilled that co-curricular clubs start today! We offer a range of clubs from sports to drama, music, languages, art, STEM & more! Tennis is very popular here and we... Read more
Advocate: A person who supports a particular cause/idea. A person who acts on someone else’s behalf. To publicly recommend or support. This was Mr Gibb's word in today's "Amazing Words"... Read more
The Early Years girls worked so hard on their phonics today! @StMarysGXPrep
The Sports Hall is absolutely buzzing this lunchtime as the students are signing up for the countless opportunities on offer to them at our Co-Curricular Fair!
Year 1 girls began the term painting self portraits - wonderful! @StMarysGXPrep
Fun, ice-breaking games for 7P in Drama today! The girls had to communicate with no words for tasks such as organising themselves into height order, and finding a common interest... Read more
Congratulations to Holly, Aofie and Megan who met the Tassomai Challenge over the summer holidays by completing their daily goal at least four times each week on average. Tassomai is... Read more
Congratulations to Holly, Aofie and Megan who met the @Tassomai Challenge over the summer holidays by completing their daily goal at least four times each week on average. Fantastic effort... Read more
For their first Geography lesson of the term, Yr 2 were asked to research facts from various non-fiction texts, including atlases, about one of the 7 continents. Then they had... Read more
Team building in @StMarysGXPrep - an excellent way to start the term! ?
Mrs Glenister was delighted to receive so many Languages projects from Y8 and 9; lovely sketches and descriptions of outfits for a fashion show, excellent research undertaken on various German... Read more
Mrs Glenister was delighted to receive so many interesting projects from Year 8 and Year 9 towards the end of last term. In Year 9 German, there were some lovely... Read more
In their Science lesson Year 5 made a fruit solar system in the Rose Garden to demonstrate the scale of the planets and their distances apart. Excellent work, Year 5!... Read more
In their Science lesson Year 5 made a fruit solar system in the Rose Garden to demonstrate the scale of the planets and their distances apart. Excellent work, Year 5!
We could all get used to these blue skies and sunny breaktimes! @StMarysGXPrep
Our Year 7s are settling in to life in Senior School and appreciating the sun on our lovely Cedar Lawn!
It was so wonderful to see the whole school community together this morning for our assembly! The sun streamed through the high windows to add to the warmth and happiness... Read more
A brilliant first day for our Reception girls! @StMarysGXPrep
Our Duke of Edinburgh girls have had an incredible summer. It wasn’t only our Olympians going for Gold! Check our facebook page for a full update! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx
? Welcome to Michaelmas Term! ?
? Welcome to Michaelmas Term! ? https://t.co/RgpG52J8a4
Incredibly we are celebrating 20 years service at St Mary’s for three wonderful members of staff! Congratulations Mrs Kingston, Mrs Kelly and Mrs Deadman ?2??0???
Incredibly we are celebrating 20 years service at St Mary’s for three wonderful members of staff! Congratulations Mrs Kingston, Mrs Kelly and Mrs Deadman ?2??0???
Registration for our Open Day is essential, please fill out the form here: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/ We look forward to welcoming families on Saturday 2nd October!
Registration for our Open Day is essential, please fill out the form here: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/ We look forward to welcoming families on Saturday 2nd October!
Staff and our wonderful new Year 7s wave goodbye to an amazing Welcome Week at St Mary's ?
Staff and our wonderful new Year 7s wave goodbye to an amazing Welcome Week at St Mary's ? https://t.co/gZb08OAjMf
Year 7 Welcome Week in action! ?
Year 7 Welcome Week in action! ?
What an incredible day at The Nationals Schools Showjumping Championships at Hickstead Area where St Mary’s came 3rd in the 80cm. The girls rode beautifully and they all went clear.... Read more
Good luck to St Mary’s Equestrian Squad tomorrow as they compete in the National Schools Showjumping Championships. This event is being held at Hickstead Arena and the girls are against... Read more
Good luck to St Mary’s Equestrian Squad tomorrow as they compete in the National Schools Showjumping Championships. This event is being held at Hickstead Arena and the girls are against... Read more
A huge well done to Jayna, who is moving up to Year 2 in September, who has donated 7 inches of her hair to the The Princess Trust and has... Read more
The sun just about made an appearance and there were joyous smiles this morning as our Year 11 Class of 2021 received a superb set of GCSE results. Year 11... Read more
So many delighted, smiley faces this morning! Well done Year 13, we are so proud of all of you! #alevelresults2021 @isaschools @GSAUK
Looking forward to welcoming our lovely Year 13s back tomorrow for #alevelresults2021
Looking forward to welcoming our lovely Year 13s back tomorrow for #alevelresults2021
Travelling to far flung places feels like a rather alien idea right now but six years ago eight girls and two teachers took an unforgettable trip to Peru ?? #ThrowbackThursday
Travelling to far flung places feels like a rather alien idea right now but six years ago eight girls and two teachers took an unforgettable trip to Peru ?? #ThrowbackThursday
Thank you to Year 12 and the wonderful Mrs Williams for these Senior House Sports Day highlights - enjoy! https://youtu.be/Eloakj8O_O4
Thank you to Year 12 and the wonderful Mrs Williams for these Senior House Sports Day highlights - enjoy! https://youtu.be/Eloakj8O_O4 A great way to end the year - St Mary's... Read more
It’s not only Olympians going for GOLD? - our walking Gold group have begun their Assessed expedition in the ??????? Brecon Beacons ? Good luck girls - we know you’ll... Read more
As we count down to our 150th birthday next year, here’s a photo from Speech Day- known then as Founders Day- from 1968!
As we count down to our 150th birthday next year, here’s a photo from Speech Day- known then as Founders Day- from 1968!
Year 7 are you cooking for your families this summer? Here is one of the Year 7 groups with their delicious crunchy flans ?
Year 7 are you cooking for your families this summer? Here is one of the Year 7 groups with their delicious crunchy flans ?
Before the end of term Year 4 completed their DT projects. They created wonderful pop up books and made lovely hand sewn purses. Well done, girls! @StMarysGXPrep
Mrs Deadman tasked her Y7 group with creating a creative piece of work that reflected the views we promote in school and attitudes towards love and acceptance that they have... Read more
Before the end of term, Y6 held a Hatter's Tea Party as a finale to their Alice in Wonderland topic in English. The girls all designed their own 'mad' hats... Read more
St Mary’s summer camp is in full swing! Green Art, Drama and Netball, with plenty of fun!
Huge congratulations to Dasha who won a prize in the Digital Art category of the @ISAartsUK Film & Digital Art Competition 2021. This is held annually & is a fantastic... Read more
Huge congratulations to Dasha who was a winner in the Digital Art category of the ISA Film and Digital Art Competition 2021. The ISA Film & Digital Art Competition is... Read more
Lottie with her winning, framed, @SRTRC_England artwork and the amazing prizes she was sent! ?
Dare we say it? ???????
Dare we say it? ??????? https://t.co/H3iYiNPxaw
Remember you can view the stunning Art Exhibition via the link that was emailed out!
Running into summer...! Have a wonderful holiday from all of us at St Mary's ?
Running into summer...! Have a wonderful holiday from all of us at St Mary's ?
(1/2) Speech Day was again a virtual event this year but was nonetheless a joyous occasion. Girls received their prizes this morning during Mark Reading; well done all of you!... Read more
(2/2) It was wonderful to welcome the first ever female member of parliament to speak at St Mary’s Speech Day. Joy Morrissey spoke inspiringly about how she started her career... Read more
A little something from the amazing Prep teachers for Year 6... enjoy! @StMarysGXPrep https://youtu.be/04_OX2_b0Pg
A little something from the amazing Prep teachers for Year 6... enjoy! https://youtu.be/04_OX2_b0Pg Enjoy this musical treat from our Prep Teachers - they are stars!
With a bit of luck, our last ever "zoom" Final Assembly! Fond farewells, musical interludes and House cup was presented... ?
With a bit of luck, our last ever "zoom" Final Assembly! Fond farewells, musical interludes and House cup was presented... ?
Cake and flowers everywhere this morning! ??
Cake and flowers everywhere this morning! ??
Amazing Year 1 - AKA The USA! ?? https://t.co/TUkv9TH85f
Amazing Year 1 - AKA The USA! ??
When Jamaica met the torch! ?
Olympics Day in Prep! Year 4 created aboriginal art as part of being Australia for Olympic Day, and Years 3 and 4 took part in wacky races for their Olympic... Read more
The House Drama Competition took place today with each house performing the play that they have rehearsed over the past 2 days. Kirk performed Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Butler,... Read more
From Tuesday's Concert: I want to break free! https://youtu.be/NhEGmSqU1_A
From Tuesday's Concert: I want to break free! https://youtu.be/NhEGmSqU1_A The wonderful St Mary's Year 9 band performing 'Break Free' at the Summer Concert on 6th June 2021
Tuesday's Midsummer Concert was an amazing evening of musical talent and our girls shone even when the sun refused to!! Congratulations to all soloists, band-members and singers. Incredible performances!
Incredibly inspiring talk from award-winning freelance documentary filmmaker, Helen Spooner, last night. Helen has worked on films for the likes of Netflix, the BBC and Channel 4 - in the... Read more
Much excitement in Prep as the Olympic Torch was paraded around by our very own Miss Trangmar! Each class represents a country that will be competing now they are preparing... Read more
The perfect end to a perfect day. Pizza party in the Rose Garden! ?
The perfect end to a perfect day. Pizza party in the Rose Garden! ?
Rehearsals are under way in our Senior House Drama competition! Each House has a different play that they will be performing & each year group has a different responsibility to... Read more
Ahead of the start of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, @HolroydHowe have put on a spectacular Olympics themed lunch for us today! Let the Games begin!
Year 5 & 6 are ready to climb! ? @StMarysGXPrep
Please join us tomorrow for our next lecture! The next lecture in our Gwyneth Bebb Lecture Programme will be delivered by Helen Spooner this Wednesday at 7pm on Zoom. Helen... Read more
A very active Maths lesson on the Cedar Lawn this afternoon as Year 8 compete in teams for a Maths Relay- each time they get a question correct they run... Read more
Don't forget to order your photos from the Prep Sports Day! @Photoday_Group took some fabulous photos and captured wonderful memories. An email has just been sent to all Prep Parents... Read more
Don't forget to order your photos from the Prep Sports Day! PhotoDay (https://www.photodaygroup.com/) took some fabulous photos and captured wonderful memories. An email has just been sent to all Prep... Read more
Little treats for the 2021 Year 7 cohort ?
Little treats for the 2021 Year 7 cohort ?
A wonderful Early Years Celebration this afternoon! The girls told us about their favourite memories from the year, what they love about being at school, and did some brilliant singing... Read more
Year 1 & 2 girls held a lovely celebration of memories, proud moments & wonderful things that they have achieved this year! It was fantastic to see the pride in... Read more
Senior House Sports Day continues this afternoon on the athletics track with vigor and enthusiasm! Long Jump, Hurdles and the 100m Sprint generated rapturous applause in support of the competitors... Read more
Year 3 & 4 are having a brilliant time at Lego Land! They’ve taken part in a stop animation workshop, and tested some rides for good measure! @StMarysGXPrep
To complete this morning's field events: high jump and javelin. A brilliantly competitive yet supportive morning for the Senior House girls!
Huge cheers from @smssixthform students as their friends take on discus!
A beautiful sunny day to kick off Senior House Sports Day! Shot put and discus have already started; the games have begun! Good luck, girls!
Our Year 3 girls brought cheer (and sunshine!) to the residents of Swarthmore House yesterday as they sang for them, including two songs from their musical showcase. Wonderful singing all... Read more
Early Years had a fantastic time today at Bekonscot! A mini bus ride, playing with historic toys and of course the model village! ?
This morning saw our new Head Girl team officially take over with our annual Flag Ceremony. It was a wonderful occasion which saw last year's Head Girl lowering the flag... Read more
Huge congratulations to Years 3 and 4 on your amazing showcase; such a huge range of talent and you all worked so hard! @StMarysGXPrep
This morning saw our new Head Girl team officially take over duties with our annual Flag Ceremony. It was a wonderful occasion which saw last year's Head Girl lowering the... Read more
Early Years are off on their first trip! ?
Early Years are off on their first trip!
Year 8 students and their finished Batik cushion covers - incredible work!
Year 8 students and their finished Batik cushion covers - incredible work!
Good luck to our amazing Year 3 and 4 performers for your showcase today!
Good luck to our amazing Year 3 and 4 performers for your showcase today!
Many congratulations to the girls who took their ABRSM music exams on Saturday - the results came within a few days and everyone passed! Special congratulations to Lotta, our Music... Read more
Many congratulations to the girls who took their ABRSM music exams on Saturday - the results came within a few days and everyone passed! Special congratulations to Lotta, our Music... Read more
St Mary’s Sports Leaders were in high spirits today despite the weather. They led their individual activities with confidence and a huge welcoming smile and the Prep girls loved it!... Read more
A brilliant Prep Sports Day rounded off with amazing teamwork for the relays, and plenty of cheering for the teachers' race!
Keep up the good work, girls!
And they're off! The girls are taking to the carousel of activities with gusto and trademark #smsspirit!
Years 3 to 6 are warmed up and ready to go! ????? https://t.co/3JAzmByOqG
Years 3 to 6 are warmed up and ready to go! ?????
So lovely to be able to safely welcome parents to watch our Pre-Prep Sports Day! The girls took part with enthusiasm, competitive SMS spirit and great team collaboration and our... Read more
And they're off....! Prep Sports Day is underway for Early Years, Year 1 & 2 and the energy is palpable as they warm up! More to come throughout the day...
Today @JaneMarshallpsi has been talking to our Year 12s about how to make successful applications to their chosen universities and offering interview advice. Her talk was engaging and informative; lots... Read more
Today we have been lucky enough to have Jane Marshall with us from Optimising Futures https://www.optimisingfutures.co.uk/. She has been talking to our Year 12s about how to make successful applications... Read more
Over in Early Years the girls have enjoyed a wonderful Teddy Bears Picnic prepared by @HolroydHowe Delicious!
Year 10 are having a great time experiencing life in the Sixth Form today. They are smartly dressed and attending taster lessons in subjects from Geography and Chemistry to Media... Read more
These girls are having such a wonderful time (and their teachers too!) @StMarysGXPrep
Year 1 and 2 are having a brilliant time! ? https://t.co/VFKOPZlsmq
Year 1 and 2 are having a brilliant time! ?
7R have been working brilliantly in editorial teams on their Current Affairs magazines in English. We can't wait to see the finished product!
Y1 made disgusting sandwiches to fend off those naughty seagulls who keep stealing the Lighthouse Keepers’s lunch! (Please note that no sandwiches were consumed by Year 1 and the seagulls... Read more
Silver and Bronze teams are all out and about. The sun has come out & everyone has gone off in the right direction! ? ???
A busy weekend ahead for the Duke of Edinburgh participants as they embark on their expeditions, and the music students who are sitting exams today! Good luck to all of... Read more
A busy weekend ahead for the Duke of Edinburgh participants as they embark on their expeditions, and the music students who are sitting exams today! Good luck to all of... Read more
Don't miss out on a St Mary's Prep Summer Camp. Book your daughter's place now!
Don't miss out on a space for the St Mary's Prep Summer Camp. Book your daughter's place now!
Look at these girls go! Early Years have been practising for Sports Day! ??????
Y12s admiring Saachi's photography exhibition, 'Perceptions', created as part of her Extended Project Qualification. EPQs are are undertaken alongside A levels and give students the opportunity to produce an extended... Read more
Years 5 & 6 took to the stage this week in their end of year production 'The Jungle Book'. They wowed their audience with their spectacular acting, singing and dancing.... Read more
Huge congratulations to Arabella, Bilquis and Shanze who have achieved Silver Awards in the Intermediate Biology Olympiad, an online competition run by the Royal Society of Biology for students in... Read more
Huge congratulations to Arabella, Bilquis & Shanze who have achieved Silver Awards in the Intermediate Biology Olympiad. 8873 students from 449 schools worldwide took part in this year’s competition and... Read more
Year 3 & 4 showcase is looking brilliant!
Year 3 & 4 showcase is looking brilliant!
Exciting new speaker for the Gwyneth Bebb Lecture Programme - An Evening with Helen Spooner, award-winning freelance documentary filmmaker. Wednesday 7th July 7pm. Click here to sign up! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hK-ipjFjlkugaHYuI9-ZUp6OG44FRpdJrYkkQmZKf1VUMUxSTDhJRDE3RUJXWDZDWlJYU0dOQ0MwMC4u
Mowgli's ready - are you?! Jungle Book opening night tonight - break a leg, girls!
Mowgli's ready - are you?! Jungle Book opening night tonight - break a leg, girls! @StMarysGXPrep
Y10 have been very busy today for their Futures Week! This afternoon they heard from four fascinating personnel from the Army who spoke about their roles, how they got there,... Read more
Thank you for the wonderful Sushi demonstration today @HolroydHowe - it really is an art as well as tasting absolutely delicious!
More brilliant shots of Year 7 & 8 at Paccar yesterday; pushing themselves out of their comfort zones, healthy competition and of course teamwork!
Brilliant live stream with the one and only #MichaelMorpurgo today!
Year 9 had a fabulous time at Thorpe Park!
Year 9 had a fabulous time at Thorpe Park!
Year 7 #teamwork ? https://t.co/E8Y9lAxofD
Year 7 #teamwork ?
Cheering on their friend in true St Mary’s style ?
Cheering on their friend in true St Mary’s style ? https://t.co/pPPYnnxAjL
Off to a brilliant start at Paccar!
Off to a brilliant start at Paccar! Videos coming up!
Y12 F&N students made incredible Baked Alaska last week. One with oreo, strawberry jam & chocolate sponge & another with intense vanilla ice cream, raspberry jam & chocolate sponge. Y12... Read more
In Year 8 Textiles this afternoon, the girls were trying out the new sewing machines as they started to collate their beautifully designed cushion covers which demonstrate their skills in... Read more
We are delighted to share a video by the talented Year 12 Media Team of the amazing House Dance Show. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/r9B1w7V22QU
We are delighted to share a video by the talented Year 12 Media Team of the amazing House Dance Show. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/r9B1w7V22QU Our talented elite dancers gave impressive performances at... Read more
Sneak peak at Jungle Book rehearsals! Exciting stuff!
Sneak peak at Jungle Book rehearsals! Exciting stuff! @StMarysGXPrep
Today Years 5 and 6 took to the stage to perform their Summer Sounds concert to their peers and also via Zoom to their parents. What a wonderful array of... Read more
Hooray it’s gingerbread man day! @HolroydHowe
Early Years made the most of the sunshine earlier this week in Forest School! Six farm animals hid in amongst the trees and bushes for the girls to find; each... Read more
The Prep production team worked late tonight to complete the set for the Year 5 & 6 production ‘The Jungle Book’! Fabulous work ladies…excitement is now mounting for the show!... Read more
The Prep production team worked late tonight to complete the set for the Year 5 & 6 production ‘The Jungle Book’! Fabulous work ladies…excitement is now mounting for the show!
Year 3 and 4 musicians treated us to a wonderful Summer Sounds concert this afternoon. Talent & confidence were evident at all times; what a wonderful opportunity for our younger... Read more
An 8 min timed challenge for Y12 this morning! Tutor groups were split into smaller teams & challenged to build the tallest structure from spaghetti & playdoh that will support... Read more
Our U13 & O13 Gymnastics Squads took part in a virtual set floor & vault competition on Sunday. It was great to be competing again & the girls put up... Read more
Incredible House Dance Competition last night - amazing levels of talent on show! We look forward to hearing the results...!
Congratulations to our new Prep Head Girl, Cayelin! Cayelin is joined by Deputies Darcey and Camille, and Games Captain Amy. The whole of Prep enjoyed a special socially distanced ceremony... Read more
It's finally here - the @CILIPCKG Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Awards Ceremony! The girls are ready and so are the cakes!
Lights, camera, action (dance!) The media crew are ready, the dancers are fitting in some last minute rehearsals, and then the House Dance Competition is a-go! ??
Year 8 are on the courts today for House Tennis! Lots of determination evident!
Year 8 are on the courts today for House Tennis! Lots of determination evident!
What a wonderful ambassador for golf & sport in general & a privilege to hear @AnnabelDimmock talk of her experience to our sports scholars. She described the attributes required to... Read more
Our sports scholars had the opportunity to hear from professional golfer, Annabel Dimmock this morning. She talked to them about the attributes required to be a successful athlete and inspired... Read more
We are delighted that the judging of the @SRTRC_England School Competition 2021 has taken place and the panel of independent judges selected Charlotte in Year 9 in the Year 7-9... Read more
We are delighted to announce that the judging session of the Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) School Competition 2021 has taken place and the panel of independent judges selected... Read more
On Saturday we were delighted to welcome lots of families to our Stay and Play sessions. Our visitors really enjoyed their visit to Little St Mary’s and we loved spending... Read more
On Saturday we were delighted to welcome lots of families to our Stay and Play sessions. Our visitors really enjoyed their visit to Little St Mary’s and we loved spending... Read more
House Tennis has started, with competitiveness and team spirit in abundance as Year 9 take to the courts!
House Tennis has started, with competitiveness and team spirit in abundance as Year 9 take to the courts!
Good luck to all the gymnasts competing today in their second virtual floor and vault competition of the year!
Good luck to all the gymnasts competing today in their second virtual floor and vault competition of the year!
Today Year 11 have had a full day in and around Cedar House for their Sixth Form induction. The students took part in a variety of taster lessons, learned all... Read more
The scent of popcorn is wafting over Cedar Lawn as Year 5 talk managed risks and fire safety in Forest School, whilst waiting for their popcorn to cook!
In celebration of the (somewhat delayed!) start of the @EURO2020 championships today, @HolroydHowe kicked off with a specially themed lunch and baked some amazing cakes! Thank you!
We had to share some more of the masterpieces Early Years made in #ForestSchool, having foraged for their own materials and finding their inner artist. What superstars! @StMarysGXPrep
Year 7 Media Club were up bright and early this week to film the fight scene for their dystopian movie- complete with fake blood!
Year 11s have enjoyed 2 days of activities following the end of their GCSE courses. They have taken part in enrichment activities, sporting activities and chatted to Year 13s about... Read more
Early Years enjoyed creating beautiful artwork using paint made from mud! Another brilliant Forest School session.
Mr Haydn-Slater being the student this time as Katie K teaches him how to front-flip. 10/10, sir! https://t.co/LrRpufLhpe
Year 11 fun at Rush!
Year 11 girls are working up an appetite for their pizza lunch! Incredible ? https://t.co/LGqxApZQu0
Year 11 girls are working up an appetite for their pizza lunch! Incredible ?
Girls at St Mary’s are always encouraged to be as independent and creative as they can be. Amelia, Year 9, embodies these traits having taught herself the guitar and created... Read more
(2/2) Amelia entered this song into the @ISAartsUK National Composition Competition and came an incredible third place. We are very proud of Amelia’s achievements, having also come third in the... Read more
(1/2) Girls at St Mary’s are always encouraged to be as independent and creative as they can be. Amelia, Year 9, embodies these traits having taught herself the guitar and... Read more
Sack race practice! ?
Sack race practice! ? https://t.co/WzQ3lVCWSQ
Year 11 have had an afternoon of sports and games and their rounders match demonstrated brilliantly that St Mary's has helped to equip them with great team work skills, resilience... Read more
Year 11 have had an afternoon of sports and games and their rounders match demonstrated brilliantly that St Mary's has helped to equip them with great team work skills, resilience... Read more
Our students finish Year 11 equipped to deal with much more than just school work! Year 11 have had a busy morning with some really important sessions on drugs awareness,... Read more
Students finish Y11 equipped to deal with much more than just school work! Y11 have had a busy morning with some very important sessions on drugs awareness, peer pressure, &... Read more
Having some fun at Performance Club. We don’t think you’re revolting at all, girls! ? ?
Having some fun at Performance Club @StMarysGXPrep We don't think you're revolting at all, girls! https://t.co/Pst38U6JhL
A beautiful sunny afternoon for our wonderful Year 13 and their Leavers' Tea, complete with delicious looking cakes!
Jungle Book rehearsals are in full swing over in Prep! @StMarysGXPrep
It's time to say farewell, not good-bye, to our Y13s! The Leavers' Assembly was an emotional affair, full of happy memories & tears! We wish every one of them good... Read more
Staff have joined our Year 13 girls for a quiz this afternoon hosted by our very own quizmaster Mr Cox! The joint brain power was clearly in evidence!
Wonderful memory from a former student who's a current parent! Thank you to Mrs Dadd, whose daughter is now also a St Mary’s student, for this wonderful photo; she is... Read more
The Common Room's been taken over by Power Rangers, and prisoners! #Year13Leavers
It's hard to believe we are now in the final stretch of Trinity term! Good luck to our Year 12s who start their exams this week, and may all of... Read more
It's hard to believe we are now in the final stretch of Trinity term! Good luck to our Year 12s who start their exams this week, and may all of... Read more
In Forest School before half term, the Early Years girls were inspired by the story ‘Stickman’ They went looking for sticks to use, some used dolly pegs, then the best... Read more
Finally this week, for our co-curricular focus, is Year 5 and 6 Netball Club, which is an after-school club with Mrs Fox. Some excellent players here!
A group of enthusiastic Sixth Formers meets at lunchtime on a Wednesday to discuss the most newsworthy events of the past week, at Current Affairs Club. The students take it... Read more
A group of enthusiastic Sixth Formers meets at lunchtime on a Wednesday to discuss the most newsworthy events of the past week, at Current Affairs Club. The students take it... Read more
Free Webinar on unlocking childhood anxiety: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-resilient-family-unlocking-childhood-anxiety-tickets-152474767133?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_term=The+Resilient+Family+-+Unlocking+Childhood+Anxiety&aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail
Free webinar on Unlocking Childhood Anxiety that may be of use. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-resilient-family-unlocking-childhood-anxiety-tickets-152474767133?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_term=The+Resilient+Family+-+Unlocking+Childhood+Anxiety&aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail
Today's co-curricular focus is Year 1 & 2 Science Explorers! Here they are looking at pond skaters; they then tried to design their own without allowing them to sink! The... Read more
Next in our co-curricular series - Media Club! This term, Y7s have been planning, making & editing a film based on the 'Divergent' novel series. They have learnt how to... Read more
Next up in our co-curricular series - Media Club! This term, Years 7s attending Media Club have been planning, making and editing a film based on the 'Divergent' novel series.... Read more
This week will we be sharing just a small selection of the many, many co-curricular opportunities on offer at St Mary's. First up - Early Years Gymnastics Club! Girls as... Read more
Have a wonderful half term!
Have a wonderful half term!
Mrs Carney’s treat for a job well done during assessment week! ? ? Happy Friyay!
Mrs Carney’s treat for a job well done during assessment week! ? ? Happy Friyay! @StMarysGXPrep
RS Y12s started yesterday with a Philosophy Café. They brought in and made treats that linked to their A level topics-Plato’s Allegory of the Cave cake, Situation Ethics heart shaped... Read more
We round off a competitive sporting week with House Rounders. Year 9 are are in full swing!
Arriving at the cinema and the all important question - sweet or salted! @StMarysGXPrep https://t.co/tTXPDpeWyF
Early Years have been learning about Dinosaurs. To conclude their topic they are on a visit to the cinema watching The Land Before Time. Complete with tickets and popcorn. They... Read more
Arriving at the cinema and the all important question - sweet or salted!
Earlier in May, Alicia, Year 12, competed in her second track race of the season at Eton/Thames Valley athletics track, completing the 3000m in a time of 11:02.77. So far... Read more
Earlier in May, Alicia, Y12, competed in her second track race of the season, completing the 3000m in a time of 11:02.77. So far this year, she is ranked 39th... Read more
During exam week, Y7 participated in a practical activity for their F&N lesson. A welcome break from writing exams which helped the students to extend their practical skills and enjoy... Read more
Year 10 students hard at work in their Art exam. They are all producing their final outcomes for the Organic Forms project. Working large scale, producing vibrant, high impact pieces... Read more
Year 10 students hard at work in their Art exam. They are all producing their final outcomes for the Organic Forms project. Working large scale, producing vibrant, high impact pieces... Read more
Becky K, Year 13, did some exciting demos to celebrate the end of Year 13 Chemistry lessons last week! (Don’t try this at home!) ?
Becky K, Year 13, did some exciting demos to celebrate the end of Year 13 Chemistry lessons last week! (Don’t try this at home!) ? https://t.co/HquxkXZtYX
Year 6 had a ‘wake up warm up’ before skipping off to their French assessment. Bon chance, girls! ??
Can you guess who won Sixth Form vs Staff rounders? (Mr Dodd’s grin might be a clue...!) Played in great spirits, so much fun had!
Can you guess who won Sixth Form vs Staff rounders? (Mr Dodd’s grin might be a clue...!) Played in great spirits, so much fun had!
Fun at Year 3 & 4 Spanish Club! The girls researched all the Spanish speaking countries of the world and created this wonderful paper chain to hang in the classroom!... Read more
Fun at Year 3&4 Spanish Club! The girls researched all the Spanish speaking countries of the world and created this wonderful paper chain to hang in the classroom! The girls... Read more
Things got very competitive on the Cedar Lawn this afternoon as our Year 12s took on the Staff in a game of Rounders! The staff were given a good run... Read more
Sun, and blue skies! Just in time for lunch!
Sun, and blue skies! Just in time for lunch!
Early Years, and Y1&2, have had fantastic #ForestSchool sessions! Early Years used branches from the Elder tree to make bespoke bracelets and necklaces and Y1&2 created new luxury rooms to... Read more
Year 3 and 4 Rounders Club was a lively affair this lunchtime! Perhaps staff and Sixth Formers should have been watching in preparation for the match of the year tomorrow...!... Read more
Throwback to last week and Year 8 friends making the most of the special cedar sofa, when we had... some sunshine!
Throwback to last week and Year 8 friends making the most of the special cedar sofa, when we had... some sunshine!
Good luck to the Prep girls with their assessments this week ?
Good luck @StMarysGXPrep girls with your assessments this week ?
Good luck to all our gymnasts competing today in Prep and Senior House! A virtual competition is a first for us all!
Good luck to all our gymnasts competing today in Prep and Senior House! A virtual competition is a first for us all!
Wonderful to welcome families to Little St Mary’s today for Stay & Plays! ?
Wonderful to welcome families to Little St Mary’s today for Stay & Plays! ?
Here’s Year 4 enjoying disco “Friyay”- dancing away to their favourite songs. They have this bubbly energetic start to the day to help them focus and to have some fun!
Find out what Year 6 got up to in Forest School in this afternoon's News Blog which is linked on Mrs Adams' Friday letter!
Girls in @smssixthform have been fortunate to have real life self-defence training from Wild Training Gym and Martial Arts Centre. They learned about asserting their own boundaries and discussed the... Read more
Congratulations to our newly elected House Captains and Deputies! Butler: House Captain Anna G with Arabella P-M Deputy House Captain Kirk: House Captain Harriet F with Saana B Deputy House... Read more
Congratulations to our newly elected House Captains and Deputies!
Wishing our Year 10s the best of luck in their exams which start today!
Wishing our Year 10s the best of luck in their exams which start today!
The Year 10 Sports Leaders have been coaching the Prep girls as they prepare for Sports Day! @StMarysGXPrep @StMarysGXSports
During the week Senior House girls can take part in a multitude of musical clubs, from Steel Pan Drums to A Capella, and even Swing Band! Here's our Year 8... Read more
During the week Senior House girls can take part in a multitude of musical clubs, from Steel Pan Drums to A Capella, and even Swing Band! Here's our Year 8... Read more
Our Year 9 Band were in full swing at lunch time today rehearsing 'I Want to Break Free'. It sounded incredible - let's hope they can perform to a live... Read more
Years 5 & 6 enjoying their tennis, athletics and football early morning Sports Club run by our brilliant Year 12 girls! @StMarysGXPrep @StMarysGXSports @smssixthform
Year 8 listened to an interview with poet Raymond Antrobus and watched a video by Christine Sun Kim and thought about how writing captions becomes an art, through using intense... Read more
Y8 listened to an interview with poet #RaymondAntrobus and watched a video by @chrisunkim and thought about how writing captions becomes an art, through using intense imagery and synesthesia. A... Read more
The A level Art students enjoyed their final lesson with Miss Newton last week, helped along by a few snacks! Well done girls, some incredible work completed this year.
So Year 6, what do you think of #ForestSchool? ?? @StMarysGXPrep https://t.co/bNLFs92b7I
So Year 6, what do you think of Forest School? ??
Years 1 and 2 have done an amazing job this morning running 100 laps of the track for their #captaintom100challenge for Thames Valley Air Ambulance. Well done, girls! ?????
Years 1 and 2 have done an amazing job this morning running 100 laps of the track for their #captaintom100challenge for Thames Valley Air Ambulance. Well done, girls! ?????
Good luck to our Year 13s as they begin their assessments this morning. Have confidence that all your hard work will pay off!
Good luck to our Year 13s as they begin their assessments this morning. Have confidence that all your hard work will pay off!
"All pupils have an excellent moral understanding; they are considerate of one another, understand right from wrong and accept responsibility for their behaviour." A quote to make you proud, from... Read more
"All pupils have an excellent moral understanding; they are considerate of one another, understand right from wrong and accept responsibility for their behaviour." A quote to make you proud, from... Read more
We are ready to welcome our Senior House Open Day visitors! We can’t control the weather but we can still show you our wonderful school ? (brollies are on standby!)
We are ready to welcome our Senior House Open Day visitors! We can’t control the weather but we can still show you our wonderful school ? (brollies are on standby!)
Our Prep Open Morning is in full swing, it’s wonderful to be welcoming families for individual covid-safe tours ?
This lunchtime it's Year 9 and 10's turn to work out the density of solutions for the inter-House Science Competition! ?
This lunchtime it's Year 9 and 10's turn to work out the density of solutions for the inter-House Science Competition! ?
Year 1 have been working on their factfiles of Queen Victoria. In History they have been learning about British monarchs, from King John all the way to our longest reigning... Read more
Good luck to all of Year 11 with your assessments, you’ve all worked so hard.
Good luck to all of Year 11 with your assessments, you’ve all worked so hard.
During their PSHCE lesson today Year 10 had a talk from two representatives from Thames Valley Police about drug awareness, equipping the girls with the knowledge to recognise the dangers,... Read more
During PSHCE today Y10 had a talk from @ThamesVP about drug awareness, equipping the girls with the knowledge to recognise the dangers, how to cope with peer pressure and what... Read more
The girls in Early Years and Year 3 have been continuing their fund raising efforts for Thames Valley Air Ambulance as part of the #CaptainTom100 challenge. They've smashed their target... Read more
Year 2 and Miss Heath are celebrating International Nurses Day by healing their patients??
Congratulations to our newly elected Head Girl for 2021-2022, Shanze, along with Deputy Head Girls Lucy and Laura, Games Captain, Riley and Deputy Games Captain, Alicia. We look forward to... Read more
Some visitors to the Prep playground today! Our Open Day isn’t until Friday, duckies! ??
Years 5 & 6 have had a very active day, starting with coaching from Year 12 students and ending by fundraising for the Captain Sir Tom Moore Challenge! They aim... Read more
The inter-House Science Competition is underway and Years 7 and 8 are working out the density of solutions ?
The inter-House Science Competition is underway and Years 7 and 8 are working out the density of solutions ?
Prep girls are enthralled with @FloellaBenjamin ?
The girls in Prep are welcome to attend Busy Bees as part of our wrap-around care at St Mary's. Their craft project last week was making kites and I think... Read more
The girls in Prep are welcome to attend Busy Bees as part of our wrap-around care at St Mary's. Their craft project last week was making kites and I think... Read more
Senior House was alive with the sound of Music clubs this lunch time! Tutti Fluties practised with Mrs Phillips and the Year 10 Steel Pan Band with Mr Martin were... Read more
Y8 Textiles students have been working towards making a cushion cover embracing the theme of Abstract Expressionism. A range of skills have been practised including tie dye, batik, applique and... Read more
We have two upcoming Stay & Plays which will be held on Saturday 22nd May and Saturday 12th June. These sessions will be a great opportunity for parents to see... Read more
We have two upcoming Stay & Plays which will be held on Saturday 22nd May and Saturday 12th June at our brand new Early Years facility, Little St Mary's. To... Read more
Good luck to all the girls who are taking Acting and Speaking LAMDA public exams today!
Good luck to all the girls who are taking Acting and Speaking LAMDA public exams today!
Year 8 have been responding to two poems 'Sound Machine' and 'Jamaican British' in the collection #ThePerseverance by #RaymondAntrobus. Click on the link to see their amazing responses https://padlet.com/emcnally8/dq3uer33t64dk7o3 “The... Read more
(3/3) Year 8 also listened to this amazing podcast http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0005f14 with @MichaelRosenYes
(2/3) “The Perseverance” is a book about communication and connection, about cultural inheritance, about identity in a hearing world that takes everything for granted, about the dangers we may find—both... Read more
(1/3) Year 8 have been responding to two poems 'Sound Machine' and 'Jamaican British' in the collection #ThePerseverance by #RaymondAntrobus. Click on the link to see their amazing responses https://padlet.com/emcnally8/dq3uer33t64dk7o3
At St Mary's, senior girls take part in plenty of co-curricular clubs, from Badminton and Table Tennis to Current Affairs, Science Book Club and more! Today, year 12 girls made... Read more
At St Mary's, girls in the senior school have the opportunity to take part in plenty of co-curricular clubs, from Badminton and Table Tennis to Current Affairs, Science Book Club... Read more
This week sees the all-important elections for the new Head Girl and Games Captains! All the candidates from Y12 have created short videos for the students to watch. Students need... Read more
This week sees the all-important elections for the new Head Girl and Games Captains! All the candidates from Year 12 have created short videos for the students to watch. There... Read more
The 6C Clever Cookies outwit their opponents to claim victory in the Prep Big Quiz Bonanza! Congratulations Hans, Eliza, Vienna and Sofia. Super general knowledge, girls!
?Getting competitive over in Prep for the Y5&6 Big Quiz Bonanza final!?
?Getting competitive over in Prep for the Y5&6 Big Quiz Bonanza final!?@StMarysGXPrep https://t.co/JRq7eHaID9
Our psychology students are currently engrossed in a webinar hosted by the Freud Museum. I'm sure that some lively debate will ensue!
Our psychology students are currently engrossed in a webinar hosted by the Freud Museum. I'm sure that some lively debate will ensue!
It's windy out but the beautiful blossom is holding on ?
It's windy out but the beautiful blossom is holding on ?
Nine girls from across the school have sent entries in for the Royal Academy Young Artists' Summer Show. As you can see their work is absolutely stunning; well done, girls!... Read more
St Mary’s School has a small number of spaces remaining for our Nursery class in September, based in our brand new facility Little St Mary’s. Please contact our Registrar, Mrs... Read more
St Mary’s School has a small number of spaces remaining for our Nursery class in September, based in our brand new facility Little St Mary’s. Please contact our Registrar, Mrs... Read more
Tennis is up and running now at St Mary's in this Trinity term. We have lots to offer on the courts; lessons, clubs and an external tennis club too! Get... Read more
Incredible! @ISAsportUK https://twitter.com/StMarysGXSports/status/1388082863824855042
Inspired by poet #RaymondAntrobus and artist @chrisunkim, Year 8 are exploring how captioning sound through the use of synesthesia and intense imagery creates a beautiful poetic art form.
Harsimran, Y7, is a "Carnegie Shadower" along with the rest of Book Club, and she recently read @CILIPCKG nominated book Run, Rebel by @ManjeetMann "This book is truly a page-turner... Read more
Harsimran, Year 7, is a "Carnegie Shadower" along with the rest of Book Club, and she recently read nominated book Run, Rebel by Manjeet Mannhas. This is what she had... Read more
Well done to the Senior students who have taken part in a @UKMathsTrust individual competition this week; the competition attracts over 700,000 top mathematicians each year. The standard of performance... Read more
Well done to the Senior students who have taken part in a United Kingdom Maths Trust individual competition this week; the competition attracts over 700,000 top mathematicians each year. The... Read more
For our charity day, Temple West have chosen to support @SBSisters. To raise awareness and funds they have donated money to wear mufty and organised a photo competition - can... Read more
Round 1 of the Year 5 & 6 Big Quiz Bonanza has been completed! The triumphant Clever Cookies in 6C are looking forward to meeting Intelligenz from 6H and the... Read more
Thank you to @HolroydHowe for their informative nutritional talk and to the parents who attended last night's virtual event. Information regarding class representatives will be coming out shortly!
Thank you to parents who attended the Holroyd Howe nutritional evening last night. Information regarding class representatives will be coming out shortly!
Register for a Stay & Play at Little St Mary's here https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/
Register for a Stay & Play at Little St Mary's here https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/
Mr Haydn-Slater, Head of RS, is delighted to be welcoming University of Reading Professor, Helen Parish, today to discuss all things magic, miracles and misogyny with Sixth Form students.
Year 5 Scientists counting the number of drops of water needed to dissolve 5g of candy floss!
The @StMarys_DofE training weekend was a total success! They now look forward to the Assessed expeditions at the end of June when hopefully they can camp and the weather will... Read more
Happy St George's Day #StGeorgesDay2021! The sun is shining and the Cherry Tree is almost in full bloom. Have a lovely weekend everyone and enjoy the signs of Spring all... Read more
Happy St George's Day! The sun is shining and the Cherry Tree is almost in full bloom. Have a lovely weekend everyone and enjoy the signs of Spring all around... Read more
Year 9 have been working hard on creating tonal studies of crushed coke cans, as part of their Pop Art project. Amazing!
Year 5 are very excited to be back in school after the Easter break and learning Spanish once again! This week we have revised our colours and numbers by playing... Read more
Year 5 are very excited to be back in school after the Easter break and learning Spanish once again! This week we have revised our colours and numbers by playing... Read more
Our Year 12s are taking part (virtually) in the UCAS Discovery day today @ucas_online. A great opportunity for them to interact with universities, colleges and employers and get advice from... Read more
We are delighted to welcome the girls back to begin the Trinity term in the sunshine. Athletics tracks marked out and ready for action too!
St Mary’s School has a small number of spaces remaining for our Reception class in September, based in our brand new facility Little St Mary’s. Please contact our Registrar, Mrs... Read more
St Mary’s School has a small number of spaces remaining for our Reception class in September, based in our brand new facility Little St Mary’s. Please contact our Registrar, Mrs... Read more
Girls in Year 1 to 6 can enter the ISA handwriting competition ?? You need to write on plain paper but can use a line guide! More details here https://www.isaschools.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ISA-Handwriting-Rules-and-guidelines-2021.pdf
Girls in Year 1 to 6 can enter the ISA handwriting competition ?? You need to write on plain paper but can use a line guide! More details here https://www.isaschools.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ISA-Handwriting-Rules-and-guidelines-2021.pdf
Girls in Year 1 to 6 can enter the ISA handwriting competition ?? You need to write on plain paper but can use a line guide! More details here https://www.isaschools.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ISA-Handwriting-Rules-and-guidelines-2021.pdf
The many looks of our beautiful and iconic cherry tree! Will it be in blossom by the time Trinity term starts? ?
The many looks of our beautiful and iconic cherry tree! Will it be in blossom by the time Trinity term starts? ?
What’s everyone reading at the moment? (Pictured two Year 7 Book Club members!) ?
What’s everyone reading at the moment? (Pictured two Year 7 Book Club members!) ?
Y4 were very excited to find out that their dragon egg has hatched! The girls were thrilled and have decided to name her Aqua because of her colour. They also... Read more
Year 4 were very excited to find out that their dragon egg has hatched! Mrs Burton took the egg home and came downstairs to find a baby dragon in her... Read more
Good luck to our St Mary’s Equestrian Team - Heather, Lilly and Taya, who are all competing over the Easter Holidays! ?
Good luck to our St Mary’s Equestrian Team - Heather, Lilly and Taya, who are all competing over the Easter Holidays! ?
We are so excited to be taking part in Macmillan Children’s Books’ Virtually Together Festival with Baroness @FloellaBenjamin in just under a month - the countdown is on! @StMarysGXPrep
We are so excited to be taking part in Macmillan Children’s Books’ Virtually Together Festival with Baroness Floella Benjamin in our Prep Department, in just under a month. We'll be... Read more
As part of their North America topic, Year 6 took on an extension challenge to see if they could remember all 50 states of the USA. They were introduced to... Read more
Before Easter at Lego Club the girls had great fun building tree houses. They had to make sure their tree houses had more than one level!
Throwback Thursday to our Pets Reading Competition - we got some brilliant entries! ?
If you are supporting someone revising this Easter, take a look at these top tips from @LivUni https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/2021/01/22/knowhow-top-10-revision-tips-3/
If you are supporting someone revising this Easter, take a look at these top tips from @LivUni https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/2021/01/22/knowhow-top-10-revision-tips-3/
A huge well done to Varonica, Year 1, who took these amazing photos today with a little help from her mummy! Amazing, Varonica!
How about testing your photography skills during the Easter holidays and taking some fabulous snaps like these winning entries for our House Photography Competition ? ?
We are delighted to share the highlights of our Scholars’ Recital ? https://youtu.be/RDJ7nb8KflU
We are delighted to share the highlights of our fantastic Scholars’ Recital ? https://youtu.be/RDJ7nb8KflU A taster of the wonderful evening provided by the talented St Mary's music, drama and dance... Read more
We hope you’ve all had a lovely Easter ??
We hope you’ve all had a lovely Easter ??
Throwback Thursday to some Sixth Form football with Mr Dodd! ??
Throwback Thursday to some Sixth Form football with Mr Dodd! ??
We couldn't be together for Final Assembly but it was still very special. The different year groups had their own individual celebrations too. Also a special mention to Poppy A... Read more
The @HolroydHowe team have come up trumps again with a delicious array of Easter Treats for the girls! Happy Easter everyone!
Edward Watson from mindset coaching company InnerDrive ran a workshop Y12 today. The Student Leadership workshop introduced students to the principles of leadership and was particularly useful to those who... Read more
Edward Watson from mindset coaching company InnerDrive ran a workshop at St Mary’s for our Year 12 girls this morning. InnerDrive draws from traditional areas of performance and sport psychology,... Read more
The Prep girls had such a brilliant time with Teach Rex. They had the opportunity to film their own movie using a green screen; here’s Year 1 as they explore... Read more
Did Mrs Carney manage to sneak past the dragon?!
Years 1 and 2 are having a brilliant session with Teach Rex - they're really holding their own with that big dragon!
The Oxbridge Prep Group meets weekly with Mrs Cork to support girls with the extra activities that an application to Oxford or Cambridge University entails. This year we have seven... Read more
The Oxbridge Prep Group meets weekly with Mrs Cork to support girls with the extra activities that an application to Oxford or Cambridge University entails. This year we have seven... Read more
Year 2 are getting excited about spreading some Easter cheer to Swarthmore House this afternoon!
Sixth Form netball club this lunchtime! Goal? Or not?!
Sixth Form netball club this lunchtime! Goal? Or not?!
Stunning range of talent at this week's Scholars' Recital. Video coming soon!
Stunning range of talent at this week's Scholars' Recital. Video coming soon! #Scholarships @ISAartsUK
Incredible standard of cakes for this year’s Bake Off in Senior House! Look out for lots more photos in Friday’s newsletter; results to be announced at the end of term!... Read more
Incredible standard of cakes for this year’s Bake Off in Senior House! Look out for lots more photos in Friday’s newsletter; results to be announced at the end of term!... Read more
Year 9 got into the Easter spirit this week and made these incredible creme egg chocolate brownie cupcakes! Yum!
Year 9 got into the Easter spirit this week and made these incredible creme egg chocolate brownie cupcakes! Yum!
The Senior girls have been busy this morning practising for tonight's first ever joint Scholars Recital; this is just a selection of the scholars! The recording of the recital will... Read more
The Senior girls have been busy this morning practising for tonight's first ever joint Music, Dance and Drama Scholars Recital; this is just a selection of the scholars! The recording... Read more
In Y6 D&T the girls designed a product to help make the MOVE from Prep School to Senior School SMOOTH! Click on the link to see some of the girls'... Read more
Here is Rosie's fabulous Smooth Move advert.
Here is Eden, Year 6's, "Smooth Move" advert - amazing!
In Design & Technology, the topic this term for Year 6 was the ‘Smooth Move’ project. The girls designed a PRODUCT to help make the MOVE from Prep School to... Read more
Our chefs have prepared a wonderfully colourful 'Spring' themed lunch today full of fresh vegetables alongside a delicious choice of lasagne, spaghetti, fajitas, jacket potatoes, soup and salads. It smells... Read more
Open Day Registrations are now live! Prep Open Morning (Nursery to Year 6) on Friday 14th May 10am Senior Open Day (Year 7 to 13) on Saturday 15th May 9am... Read more
Open Day Registrations are now live! Prep Open Morning (Nursery to Year 6) on Friday 14th May 10am Senior Open Day (Year 7 to 13) on Saturday 15th May 9am... Read more
Great to see Media Club back in business! The students are filming their own mockumentary on online school...! @GSAUK
Congratulations to winning Maths team Aoife C, Stella L and Isabelle N who took part in the @UKMathsTrust Year 10 Maths Feast! Teams of students tested their Maths skills with... Read more
Great to see Media Club back in business! The students are filming their own mockumentary on online school...!
Today we celebrate a rather big birthday; St Mary's is 149! We marked the occasion with a lovely school (Zoom) assembly and of course, lots of birthday cake! Happy Birthday... Read more
Mrs Adams had a real treat today when she was invited to sample the Year 12’s delicious three course meals they had prepared for their assessments.
Mrs Adams had a real treat today when she was invited to sample the Year 12’s delicious three course meals they had prepared for their assessment.
***We made it to Tokyo!*** Huge congratulations to all the students and staff who contributed to us “travelling” a huge 13828.04km over the past few weeks—just far enough to get... Read more
***We made it to Tokyo!*** Huge congratulations to all the students and staff who contributed to us “travelling” a huge 13828.04km over the past few weeks—just far enough to get... Read more
Thought-provoking assembly today from Millie and Roop for Kirk's Charity Day and some brilliant performances for the Masked Singer... but who's that behind the mask??
To celebrate #StPatricksDay our catering team have baked some beautiful cakes! As you can see they are being very much enjoyed!
For anyone interested in a career in #science there is virtual tour of the Lab of Molecular Biology in Cambridge: https://www3.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/sites/cambridgefestival/ on Saturday 27th March and as it is being... Read more
For anyone interested in a career in #science there is virtual tour of the Lab of Molecular Biology in Cambridge: https://www3.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/sites/cambridgefestival/ on Saturday 27th March and as it is being... Read more
World Sleep Day is this Friday, 19th March, and you can find out more about helping your family get better sleep by signing up to this free webinar by Dr... Read more
World Sleep Day is this Friday, 19th March, and you can find out more about helping your family get better sleep by signing up to this free webinar by Dr... Read more
Tomorrow is Kirk's Charity Day for @SRTRC_England Show Racism the Red Card! £1 to wear Sports Kit and/or something red. £2 for full mufti. Enter the Masked Singer competition to... Read more
Tomorrow is Kirk's Charity Day for Show Racism the Red Card! £1 to wear Sports Kit and/or something red. £2 for full mufti. Enter the Masked Singer competition to win... Read more
Year 11 GCSE Drama students have been rehearsing monologues in preparation for their Component 3 Drama exam, indoors and outdoors! Excellent work, Year 11.
Next week we celebrate 149 years of our wonderful school! Next Friday we will also celebrate our return to school, on the day that marks one whole year since we... Read more
Next week we celebrate 149 years of our wonderful school! Next Friday we will also celebrate our return to school, on the day that marks one whole year since we... Read more
Here's a treat for a Friday! Year 10 made shortbread in their lesson, reviewing their knowledge on Shortening and Dextrinisation. Delicious!
Here's a treat for a Friday! Year 10 made shortbread in their lesson, reviewing their knowledge on Shortening and Dextrinisation. Delicious!
Mr Haydn-Slater’s Year 13 RS students and their special back-to-school care packs complete with philosophers painted on by Mr Haydn-Slater himself!
Mr Haydn-Slater’s Year 13 RS students and their special back-to-school care packs complete with philosophers painted on by Mr Haydn-Slater himself!
This week, Year 5 made the most of being back together and acted out The Tempest in the Prep Department playground during their English lesson. They created freeze frames for... Read more
?Good luck to all our Year 2 girls and external candidates sitting the Year 3 Scholarship assessment today. Lots of fun activities planned too, so it should be a good... Read more
Amazing, lucky Year 13! https://twitter.com/GeekTeacherUK/status/1369943231077748740
?Good luck to all our Year 2 girls and external candidates sitting the Year 3 Scholarship assessment today. Lots of fun activities planned too, so it should be a good... Read more
On Friday we had the pleasure of welcoming Lauren Williams to the St Mary's community, to deliver a speech to the Senior girls regarding her sporting career as a Team... Read more
Thank you so much to @laurenwills_99 for talking to our Senior girls on Friday, covering everything from your sporting career to studying at Uni, and even leading the students in... Read more
Big smiles today as these delicious cupcakes awaited the girls in the dining room! @HolroydHowe?
Huge congratulations to Amelia G, Year 9, who achieved third place in the KS3 section of the ISA's Musical Theatre Competition! There were over 200 entrants from around the country... Read more
Huge congratulations to Amelia G, Y9, who achieved third place in the KS3 section of the @ISAartsUK Musical Theatre Competition! Amelia sang a beautiful rendition of The Audition Song from... Read more
Huge congratulations to Amelia G, Y9, who achieved third place in the KS3 section of the @ISAartsUK Musical Theatre Competition! Amelia sang a beautiful rendition of The Audition Song from... Read more
The Senior Hall is bustling today for Year 7's Enterprise Day! Mrs Barber has set the girls the task of coming up with an idea for Mother's Day; this can... Read more
The Senior Hall is bustling today for Year 7's Enterprise Day! Mrs Barber has set the girls the task of coming up with an idea for Mother's Day; this can... Read more
Celebrating these little women, and all the girls and women at St Mary's, today and every day! #InternationalWomensDay
And we’re back! (Nearly!) So lovely to hear noise again around the school ?
Y2 had their last form time together from home today and decided it was time to bake and eat cake before 9:30. Lots of the cakes rose higher than the... Read more
A well oiled machine at school today for covid testing, amazing job!
Thank you for sending in your wonderful World Book Day photos! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/videos/234005001760887
Thank you for sending in all your wonderful photos!
Remember to upload your distances for Gerrards Cross to Tokyo- you’ve got until tomorrow afternoon!! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hK-ipjFjlkugaHYuI9-ZUk5miAgwBLVFohgnMo5dvexUNEw1WFlWTUU1SVlRQjhVVTZGVldONUQyTi4u
Maisie’s first (Year 3) and last (Year 13) World Book Day costumes - she has never missed one ?
There are some wonderful World Book Day costume photos coming in! Please send them to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk for sharing on social media and the newsletter. Here's Mog, Dorothy (and Toto) from... Read more
World Book Day celebrations in school today! ?
Happy #WorldBookDay from everyone at St Mary’s! @StMarysGXPrep
Happy #WorldBookDay from everyone at St Mary’s!
We can't wait to see the Prep girls' costumes for World Book Day tomorrow! Please send any photos you are happy for us to share on social media and in... Read more
We can't wait to see the girls' costumes for World Book Day tomorrow! Please send any photos you are happy for us to share on social media and in the... Read more
We are delighted to share our new aerial tour of the school - click here to explore St Mary's! https://tours.e4education.co.uk/st_marys_independent_school/
We are delighted to share our new aerial tour of the school - click here to explore St Mary's! https://tours.e4education.co.uk/st_marys_independent_school/
Out Virtual Open Day has started! Mrs Adams is currently making her speech, which is being recorded if you would like to catch up at another time.
Out Virtual Open Day has started! Mrs Adams is currently making her speech, which is being recorded if you would like to catch up at another time.
Former St Mary’s Head Girl, Annicke, spoke to the MedSoc group about her experiences applying for medicine. Annicke also spoke the importance of balancing work and her interests at university.... Read more
Thank you so much, Annicke! Former Head Girl, Annicke, joined the MedSoc meeting to share her experiences about applying for Medicine. After reflecting on the application process and her time... Read more
Today, girls in Prep joined David Walliams' World Book Day assembly. He spoke about his books, his characters and how he copes with writer's block. David said he was inspired... Read more
For our Virtual Open Day tomorrow, Wednesday 3rd March, Mrs Adams, Headmistress, will be making a live speech at 9am. Click here to access the zoom link and find out... Read more
For our Virtual Open Day tomorrow, Wednesday 3rd March, Mrs Adams, Headmistress, will be making a live speech at 9am. Click here to access the zoom link and find out... Read more
Virtual Open Day is tomorrow! There will be new content to see including an aerial tour of the school. If you've signed up for a live chat, look out for... Read more
Students! Try to challenge yourself to get involved in at least two of our suggested Co-Curricular activities each week. How about making a lockdown memory box as a reminder of... Read more
Students! Try to challenge yourself to get involved in at least two of our suggested Co-Curricular activities each week. Look on the Co-Curricular page on Firefly to see what you... Read more
Amy, Year 5, is getting ready for World Book Day with Mrs Brandano's dog, Piplino!
Good morning and hello to March! ? How about trying out this March Mindfulness Calendar this month?
Good morning and hello to March! ? How about trying out this March Mindfulness Calendar this month?
Our Prep Harvest Fundraiser helped contribute to this wonderful cause! “With your help, we managed to raise an incredible £2.6 million for the Living with Wildlife appeal between January and... Read more
We are looking forward to celebrating #WorldBookDay with lots of exciting activities! Don't forget you can get a token for a £1 book! https://twitter.com/WorldBookDayUK/status/1364893257688375298
Look out in this Friday's newsletter to find out how Rebecca K in Year 13's flag design made it the whole way to Antarctica!
Look out in this Friday's newsletter to find out how Rebecca K in Year 13's flag design made it the whole way to Antarctica!
Rosie in Year 9 is making a beautiful flamingo themed ball-gown. This is the train of the dress which she has started, using machine embroidery to create an abstract flamingo... Read more
Rosie in Year 9 is making a beautiful flamingo themed ball-gown. This is the train of the dress which she has started, using machine embroidery to create an abstract flamingo... Read more
We've had some amazing "pets reading" photos in Senior House for the World Book Day competition, from staff too! Keep them coming and upload to the task page: https://stmarysgx.fireflycloud.net/set-tasks/16202
After researching British Cuisine, Year 9 chose a recipe to cook inspired by traditional British ingredients and dishes. Millie D rose brilliantly to the challenge creating this fantastic Afternoon Tea;... Read more
After researching British Cuisine, the Y9 chose a recipe to cook inspired by traditional British ingredients and dishes. Millie D rose brilliantly to the challenge creating this fantastic Afternoon Tea;... Read more
We are more than half way to the Tokyo Olympics! Please continue to update the form! As a collective group, we have travelled 4992km, so we are over half way.... Read more
We are more than half way to the Tokyo Olympics! Thank you to everyone who has sent in their distance travelled during half term, can you please continue to update... Read more
Rocky Deadman is ready to study Economics with his St Mary’s pencil!
Senior House World Book Day Competition - take a photo of your pet reading! Upload your photos here: https://stmarysgx.fireflycloud.net/set-tasks/16202
Senior House World Book Day Competition - take a photo of your pet reading! Upload your photos here: https://stmarysgx.fireflycloud.net/set-tasks/16202
This free Webinar may be of interest to parents. The Resilient Family - Rayden Solicitors and Dr Kathy Weston discuss children's digital 'anxiety', screen safety and managing cyber security. Click... Read more
Year 1 have done some brilliant work on their favourite season! Some of the girls even did some extra research and found facts about their season that Miss Connell didn’t... Read more
We hope you’ve all had a lovely half term! Here is the wonderful compilation of all the amazing positivity posters you have sent in, made by the Year 7 Media... Read more
We hope you’ve all had a lovely half term! Here is the wonderful compilation of all the amazing positivity posters you have sent in, made by the Year 7 Media... Read more
Salma and Mia’s amazing pancakes - yum! ?
Remember to email your pancake photos to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk today!
Remember to email your pancake photos to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk today!
A message from the Prep teachers! Have a wonderful half term, everyone.
Teddy’s super horse, Amazon! ? ?
Mrs Deadman’s dogs kept the study group company last week! Shortly after, 6C enjoyed debating 'Should pets should be allowed in school' during their Form time. Some very convincing arguments... Read more
Mrs Williams has been keeping her Y7 and 9 English classes busy! Y9 had to take on the role of the Inspector and solve clues to find key props for... Read more
Herbert the Horse ? - the Crazy Creature created by some of the Prep teachers .....Come on girls, you can do better than this! All of Prep have the afternoon... Read more
Gorgeous biscuits for the staff who have been in school this term ?
Thank you to Miss Connell for sharing this wonderful link ? https://fb.watch/3u6TtUV9F_/
In Topic this term Year 1 have been learning about toys in the past. As a final lesson Miss Connell gave them the task of designing a new toy for... Read more
As part of Safer Internet day on Tuesday, Year 5 have been thinking about who they can trust when online, and who they can trust to talk to offline. They... Read more
Some Y10 students have taken part in maths enrichment activities during lockdown, from the Further Maths Support Programme. Stella & Aoife did the school proud by working out the algebraic... Read more
Some Year 10 students have taken part in two maths enrichment activities during lockdown, delivered by webinar by the FMSP - Further Maths Support Programme, to promote the study of... Read more
We hope our Prep girls are busy planning their Crazy Creatures for tomorrow’s House event. Here are some useful items to help you build your creature. Don’t forget to donate... Read more
The girls in Prep have been spreading happiness in the wider community by saying Thank You, Well Done, Keep on Going. This is the focus of our whole school PSHCE... Read more
The girls in Prep have been spreading happiness in the wider community by saying Thank You, Well Done, Keep on Going. This is the focus of our whole school PSHCE... Read more
Mrs Larkins’ Year 9 Drama students took the opportunity to take some time away from their screens to design campsite sets for their work on The Urban Girl’s Guide to... Read more
Our caterers care about sustainability and are keen for our students to understand it ? https://twitter.com/HolroydHowe/status/1356157086409715716
Vienna in Year 6 has created this brilliant video showing her progress as she does a beautiful drawing of a dog. Amazing work, Vienna! https://www.facebook.com/217598038273153/videos/199215945279328
Vienna in Year 6 has created this brilliant video showing her progress as she does a beautiful drawing of a dog. Amazing work, Vienna!
#SaferInternetDay This year's focus is on “an internet we trust” and this morning Mrs Kingston presented an assembly that focused on the unbelievable internet - i.e. lots of information, quick... Read more
"Safer Internet Day" This year's focus is on “an internet we trust” and this morning Mrs Kingston presented an assembly that focused on the unbelievable internet - i.e. lots of... Read more
It may have been bitterly cold outside this morning but that didn’t stop Harleen from getting a bit of fresh air and exercise! All ready to tackle the day ahead.... Read more
It may have been bitterly cold outside this morning but that didn’t stop Harleen from getting a bit of fresh air and exercise! All ready to tackle the day ahead.... Read more
*Co-curricular idea* How about learning a new language on Duolingo or learning about your family history. A really important way of finding out about the past is through oral history... Read more
*Co-curricular idea* How about learning a new language on Duolingo or learning about your family history. A really important way of finding out about the past is through oral history... Read more
Please send your photos of spending time outdoors, getting some fresh air, like Lily here with Buddy in -1 weather! Email cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk
Sixth Form Enrichment this week got the students up and moving, whilst also learning valuable life skills. Sanjeev Mehta from Krav Maga Defence Tactics introduced the girls to simple but... Read more
Sixth Form Enrichment this week got the students up and moving, whilst also learning valuable life skills. Sanjeev Mehta from Krav Maga Defence Tactics introduced the girls to simple but... Read more
Top tips for parents this #SaferInternetDay - listening to your child will give you the best possible idea of how to support them. Not sure where to begin? Have a... Read more
Top tips for parents this #SaferInternetDay - listening to your child will give you the best possible idea of how to support them. Not sure where to begin? Have a... Read more
Here is Suhavi in Year 3 giving a weather report for Spain. She has been learning about the different climates of the world and she chose to report on a... Read more
Diya created this lovely poster remembering #CaptainTomMoore Well done, Diya!
Rebecca K, Sixth Form, has been rehearsing and performing for Dance during lockdown, including her A Level Dance exam practical work.. Stunning! https://www.facebook.com/217598038273153/videos/737808066876074
Rebecca K, Sixth Form, has been rehearsing and performing for Dance during lockdown, including her A Level Dance exam practical work.. Stunning! When this happens, it's usually because the owner... Read more
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/st-mary-s-school?utm_source=Sharethis&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=st-mary-s-school&utm_campaign=pfp-email&utm_term=e7ec8d0a993741dc9b0ecc35601f9e29.
Tomorrow is Safer Internet Day and this week, across the school, we will have lots of activities on. The campaign this yr focuses on how we can decide what to... Read more
Tomorrow is Safer Internet Day and this week, across the school, we will have lots of activities on. The campaign this year focuses on how we can decide what to... Read more
A great opportunity for those parents wishing to learn more about the different presentation of autism (often relevant in the case of girls) - the evening course starts today or... Read more
Here's Lily getting her daily exercise with Buddy! How will you get yours this week?
Here's Lily getting her daily exercise with Buddy! How will you get yours this week?
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
An absolutely brilliant book review from Jayna, Year 1, on a chapter book she has just read. Well done, Jayna! https://www.facebook.com/217598038273153/videos/720355725331868
An absolutely brilliant book review from Jayna, Year 1, on a chapter book she has just read. Well done, Jayna!
Nirvaiya had lots of fun at her first Sporty Superstar session with Miss Trangmar yesterday afternoon! For EYFS and Year 1-2, every Thursday at 1 pm on Zoom!
Nirvaiya had lots of fun at her first Sporty Superstar session with Miss Trangmar yesterday afternoon! For EYFS and Year 1-2, every Thursday at 1 pm on Zoom!
Thank you Nikita for your positive message ?
Don't forget to upload your photos to the SMS Challenges page - we are loving the doggy pictures!
Contemporary Dance Club is TODAY 4-5pm and is open to all students!
Contemporary Dance Club is TODAY 4-5pm and is open to all students!
Mrs Brereton set Year 3 the challenge of making something from an eggbox. Egg-cellent creations, girls!
*Co-curricular* As we have been focusing on Mental Health this week, how about trying out Headspace. This is a great app which you can get on your phone to help... Read more
Try to challenge yourself to get involved in at least two of our suggested Co-Curricular activities each week. Look on the Co-Curricular page on Firefly to see what you can... Read more
Exercise is so important for mental health! This week for the weekly work out we are going to slow things down a little bit and focus more on Yoga poses... Read more
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
It's Inside Out Day! An awareness campaign that aims to enable young people to start talking about their mental health. How someone looks on the outside doesn’t necessarily reflect how... Read more
It's Inside Out Day today! Inside Out Day during Children’s Mental Health Week is an awareness campaign that aims to enable young people to start talking about their mental health.... Read more
Scarlett, Year 2, has been learning about Transparent and Opaque materials in Science! @StMarysScienceD
Scarlett, Year 2, has been learning about Transparent and Opaque materials in Science!
Free webinar by Author Sally Gardner exploring how we can create stories both with and without words. https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/events/free-webinar-just-because-you-cant-spell-doesnt-mean-you-dont-love-words Wednesday 3rd February 2021 7:00pm - 8:00pm
During National Children's Mental Health week the Senior students are taking part in the Great Exhibition started by Sir Antony Gormley, the theme being "express yourself" The whole family can... Read more
Y1 have continued learning about the seasons and this week was all about summer! In summer the sun shines so bright that it creates very strong shadows. Y1 made their... Read more
We love seeing your remote learning set ups! Here’s Imogen, Year 7, all set up for the school day.
We love seeing your remote learning set ups! Here’s Imogen, Year 7, all set up for the school day.
Hop on over to our Old Girls' facebook page to see what some of our alumnae are up to now! A more recent "Where are you now?" this week as... Read more
Take care of your own mental health, too! Classes available for teachers and parents from local @BucksMind charity.
*Current Affairs Club is every Wednesday at 1.30pm* Last week, Laura W Y12 presented on the recent protests in Thailand, which began in early 2020. Laura was born in Thailand... Read more
*Current Affairs Club is every Wednesday at 1.30pm* Last week, Laura W Y12 presented on the recent protests in Thailand, which began in early 2020. Laura was born in Thailand... Read more
Try to challenge yourself to get involved in at least two of our suggested Co-Curricular activities each week in Senior House - see the Firefly page for details! Don't forget... Read more
Try to challenge yourself to get involved in at least two of our suggested Co-Curricular activities each week in Senior House - see the Firefly page for details! Don't forget... Read more
Getting outside is good for your mental health but paddling at this time of year is a bit of a killer says Mrs Deadman? just back from a 5 mile... Read more
Getting outside is good for your mental health but paddling at this time of year is a bit of a killer says Mrs Deadman? just back from a 5 mile... Read more
Yoga Club starts on Monday after school at 4pm and is open to all students. Everyone is welcome, so please join in! The class will finish at 5pm, and don't... Read more
Yoga Club starts on Monday after school at 4pm and is open to all students. It is an excellent form of exercise for the mind and body and will be... Read more
Rosie M in Year 9 has been practising her Textiles skills at home and has found a real talent that she is enjoying and developing! Well done, Rosie!
Rosie M in Year 9 has been practising her Textiles skills at home and has found a real talent that she is enjoying and developing! Well done, Rosie!
Harleen's incredible creation for Funky Hair Friday today with Miss Sweeney and Year 4!
Harleen's incredible creation for Funky Hair Friday today with Miss Sweeney and Year 4!
Early Years had a visit from Bob- the man on the moon in their form time today!
The Admin team gathered today to sing a very happy birthday to a very special Head’s PA! ?6??0???
The Admin team gathered today to sing a very happy birthday to a very special Head’s PA! ?6??0???
To cheer themselves up this morning, Year 1 practised their biggest smiles and then had a game of musical bumps! Well done to Carmen our musical bumps champion! Year 1... Read more
To cheer themselves up this morning, Year 1 practised their biggest smiles and then had a game of musical bumps! Well done to Carmen our musical bumps champion! Year 1... Read more
Don't forget to join Latham's quiz at 1pm! Zoom link on student briefing!
Tomorrow is our first ever House Charity Fundraising Day, run by Latham’s Riya K, Y13, raising funds for the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust, now known as Blueprint for All. Please... Read more
Tomorrow is our first ever House Charity Fundraising Day, run by Latham’s Riya K, Year 13. This is an event raising funds for the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust, now known... Read more
Nirvaiya did a great job finding and measuring worms for her Forest School activity today!
There are so many co-curricular opportunities on offer in Senior House! Drama Club is taking place on Tuesdays 4-5pm in TEAMS, and they are working on "Our Day Out" as... Read more
There are so many co-curricular opportunities on offer in Senior House! Drama Club is taking place on Tuesdays 4-5pm in TEAMS, and they are working on "Our Day Out" as... Read more
Y4 wrote their own snow poems in English to celebrate the arrival of the snow last weekend! They thought carefully about how the snow looks, how it feels and how... Read more
Year 1 have been doing some amazing Peter Rabbit art. Well done, girls!
Scarlett, Year 2, with her Spurs snowman!
Snowmen, snow angels, and are those fox prints? At Snowy St Mary’s. ??
The girls in school have been making the most of the snow, too! ??
St Mary's Sunday Snow Spectacular - enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/217598038273153/videos/1127909270985006
?Send your photos by 9am tomorrow morning, we’ve had some amazing ones, thank you! ? ?? Send your snow pictures to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk for a special St Mary’s snow compilation! ??
?Send your photos by 9am tomorrow morning, we’ve had some amazing ones, thank you! ? ?? Send your snow pictures to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk for a special St Mary’s snow compilation! ??
?? Send your snow pictures to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk for a special St Mary’s snow compilation! ??
?? Send your snow pictures to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk for a special St Mary’s snow compilation! ??
Last Friday, as part of their Enrichment Talks programme, our Sixth Formers were fortunate to hear Rachel Horne, newsreader for ‘The Chris Evans Breakfast Show’ on Virgin Radio. More in... Read more
Last Friday, as part of their Enrichment Talks programme, our Sixth Formers were fortunate to hear Rachel Horne, newsreader for ‘The Chris Evans Breakfast Show’ on Virgin Radio. More in... Read more
This morning Mrs Webster and Oscar enjoyed reading some children's stories to Year 9. Each of which have strong and powerful messages for the girls to consider. Have a look... Read more
Miss Rose set the girls in EYFS a challenge to find our more about an element of space. Kaira has produced her own space news! I think we may have... Read more
Miss Rose set the girls in EYFS a challenge to find our more about an element of space. Kaira has produced her own space news! I think we may have... Read more
Sandwiches to take to the moon made by the Early Years girls. Yum! ?
There are so many essay competitions open for Y12 students, and we have an enthusiastic group of students who are considering entering some of them! They spent a lunchtime receiving... Read more
There are so many essay competitions open for Y12 students, and we have an enthusiastic group of students who are considering entering some of them! They spent a lunchtime receiving... Read more
Eden, Year 6, and Savannah, Year 8, have been busy in the kitchen! Eden made her family a delicious dessert, and for Savannah's F&N lesson she cooked fajitas! Yum, well... Read more
Nancy, Reception, loved making her sandwich to go the moon today in English! Whatever Next!
Nancy, Reception, loved making her sandwich to go the moon today in English! Whatever Next!
Today was Wacky Wednesday again in Year 5, and today we all sported our favourite crazy socks! We have also been sharing our 'Top Tips for organisation' this week- well... Read more
Today was Wacky Wednesday again in Year 5, and today we all sported our favourite crazy socks! We have also been sharing our 'Top Tips for organisation' this week- well... Read more
Year 9 are having a brilliant GCSE Options Day! They've listened to some inspiring careers talks on all manner of subjects including Dentistry and Design! Next up- subjects carousel!
Virtual Open Day - Getting to Know us Better Wednesday 3rd March 2021 This event will be for anyone looking from Nursery all the way up to Sixth Form. We... Read more
This event will be for anyone looking from Nursery all the way up to Sixth Form. We will be running live chats with teachers where you can ask questions and... Read more
Mia enjoyed Tangram Tuesday during Year 1 form time this morning!
Mia enjoyed Tangram Tuesday during Year 1 form time this morning!
Miss Connell read the story of Goldilocks and the 3 Bears to Y1 and then set them a task of making a video to Baby Bear. They had to think... Read more
Miss Connell read the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears to Year 1 and then set them a task of making a video to Baby Bear. They had to... Read more
A brilliant game of "higher or lower" for Early Years, with presenter...Mrs Smith!
A brilliant game of "higher or lower" for Early Years, with presenter...Mrs Smith!
Year 4 have been learning about tooth decay and cavities. They had to set up an investigation at home to find out about the effects of different drinks on their... Read more
Last Friday, as part of their Enrichment Talks programme, our Sixth Formers were fortunate to hear from Mrs Katie Yessen, Senior Manager, National Accounts Grocery for Coca Cola. In an... Read more
Last Friday, as part of their Enrichment Talks programme, our Sixth Formers were fortunate to hear from Mrs Katie Yessen, Senior Manager, National Accounts Grocery for Coca Cola. In an... Read more
In Science, Y1 are learning about the seasons. The girls were given the task of creating snowflakes (as Miss Connell has been longing for some snow!) and Y1 were also... Read more
Who's having a go at the weekly workout this week? Bronze award: Complete workout once Silver award: Complete workout twice Gold award: Complete workout three times Let us know how... Read more
Who's having a go at the weekly workout this week? Bronze award: Complete workout once Silver award: Complete workout twice Gold award: Complete workout three times Let us know how... Read more
Good luck to all the Year 6 girls sitting their assessments remotely tomorrow!
Good luck to all the Year 6 girls sitting their assessments remotely tomorrow!
Jessie, Year 8, made a delicious pasta bake in her F&N lesson! Jessie says - Thank you for the recipe it was yummy!
Jessie, Year 8, made a delicious pasta bake in her F&N lesson! Jessie says - Thank you for the recipe it was yummy!
Year 4 celebrated the end of the week with "fancy dress Friyay", and a game of categories, whilst Year 5 did a mini muay Thai session this morning. Great start... Read more
Mr Gibb set his Year 13 class the task to teach a live lesson on a poem from their A level Modern Poetry Anthology and they were fantastic. Maisie, Dasha... Read more
Mr Gibb set his Y13 class the task to teach a live lesson on a poem from our A level Modern Poetry Anthology and they were fantastic. The students designed... Read more
Early Years were read the story of “Whatever Next”today. They were then challenged by Miss Rose to create their own rocket and retell the story. Amazing, girls, and Miss Rose!
Harleen, Y4, has been very busy and so engaged with her lessons. For her Science investigation Harleen found out how different drinks affect teeth. Then this morning she was super... Read more
For Forest School, the girls had to collect leaves and make a collage or a leaf crown. Nirvaiya collected many leaves and she made a leaf crown ???? What an... Read more
Poppy, Year 3, took her PE lesson outside today, and did some sprints in the garden, giving pup Beau some exercise too!
Poppy, Year 3, took her PE lesson outside today, and did some sprints in the garden, giving pup Beau some exercise too!
In Year 12 Food & Nutrition the students were focussing on extending their complex presentation techniques using fruit and vegetables, and chocolate (trying to achieve a balance!) We think you'll... Read more
Year 5 enjoyed Hectic Hair for Wacky Wednesday today! We went on a scavenger hunt around the house, the first stop being to look for something fluffy! It was lovely... Read more
Year 5 enjoyed Hectic Hair for Wacky Wednesday today! We went on a scavenger hunt around the house, the first stop being to look for something fluffy! It was lovely... Read more
You can still see everything our wonderful school has to offer by attending our Virtual Open Day. https://www.stmarysopenday.com/ St Mary’s School Virtual Open DayScroll to see more Welcome to our... Read more
Year 7 have been making some scrumptious fruit crumbles this week in Food & Nutrition with Mrs Martin, yum!
Having fun syncing routines in Sixth Form PE! https://t.co/i5BVVuvJ7j
Amazing monster making in KS1 Art Club today!
Can you guess what sound Nursery are learning this week? ?
Can you guess what sound Nursery are learning this week? ?
Some Year 12 Focaccia Art for a Monday morning, delicious and beautiful!
And they’re off! Good luck on your assessed DofE expedition, girls!
The girls were very enthusiastic in supporting #MacmillanCoffeeMorning today! Who wouldn't be when faced with these delicious cakes?!
Making Marble Runs in Science Explorers Club! ? https://t.co/MQLXYUaaHh
Making Marble Runs in Science Explorers Club! ?
As part of their Enrichment Talks programme, our Sixth Formers were fortunate to hear from two employees of @cytiva a company improving access to life-changing therapies that transform human health.... Read more
As part of their Enrichment Talks programme, our Sixth Formers were fortunate to hear from two employees of Cytiva, a company improving access to life-changing therapies that transform human health.... Read more
Year 6 this week took part in a rap battle! They have been learning about the Magna Carta and then they wrote a rap from the point of view from... Read more
Year 6 this week took part in a rap battle! They have been learning about the Magna Carta and then they wrote a rap from the point of view from... Read more
Early Years have been learning about their bodies this week. Today we have read "Funny Bones" and the girls are working hard on various activities!
Year 3 have been studying Stone Age cave art. They looked at a range of real examples and tried discovering what messages they got from the art work. They studied... Read more
Ball skills in Year 2 last week!
Stunning drone footage from Mrs Williams ?
Year 12 Media students took advantage of the fine weather today to take some practice shots for our Virtual Whole School Open Day!
Early Years working hard on their phonics this morning!
Year 6 have been making the most of the sunshine this morning! They have been acting out their own Macbeth play scripts, namely the scene where Macbeth and Banquo meet... Read more
Year 6 have been making the most of the sunshine this morning! They have been acting out their own Macbeth play scripts, namely the scene where Macbeth and Banquo meet... Read more
The sun shone on St Mary's this morning for our inaugural Flag Ceremony. Last year's Head Girl, Dayna, passed over the badge, lowered the flag and it was raised again... Read more
Today we all went foraging in the woods, hunting for special things among the flora and fauna of our Forest School. We were lucky to spot some beautiful crocuses! We... Read more
Today we all went foraging in the woods, hunting for special things among the flora and fauna of our Forest School. We were lucky to spot some beautiful crocuses! We... Read more
Last Friday, as part of their Enrichment Talks programme, our Sixth Form students were given the opportunity to listen to Justine Ayto, Partner at the law firm Mishcon de Reya.... Read more
As part of their Enrichment Talks programme, our Sixth Form students were given the opportunity to listen to Justine Ayto, Partner at the law firm Mishcon de Reya. They learnt... Read more
This year our Open Day will take place virtually with videos, speeches and materials for you to engage with. This content will all be available to view from Saturday 10th... Read more
This year our Open Day will run a bit differently, owing to the current situation with coronavirus, with our priority being to keep all visitors, students and staff safe whilst... Read more
In RE Year 1 are learning to appreciate Creation. In this week's lesson they were allowed to create whatever they wanted using collage materials and we thought about how we... Read more
In RE Year 1 are learning to appreciate Creation. In this week's lesson they were allowed to create whatever they wanted using collage materials and we thought about how we... Read more
St Mary’s looking lovely in the September summer sunshine ?
St Mary’s looking lovely in the September summer sunshine ?
Something fun and sweet for Year 11 RS students! They were recapping Islamic Festivals. Using strawberry laces, they mapped out different images and symbols that reflected their learning.
Our new Steel Pan Drum Club got off to a great start today! Within 20 minutes they'd mastered Bob Marley's 'Three Little Birds'! We can't wait to hear more!
Year 5 made a scale model of the Solar System in the Rose Garden using fruit!
Year 5 made a scale model of the Solar System in the Rose Garden using fruit!
Mrs Adams was pleased to present students with their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh certificates in assembly today, and to also talk to the girls about connecting and kindness.
Yesterday the Sixth Form enjoyed a team-building afternoon run by one of the British Army Outreach teams & took part in three problem-solving activities including building a wooden tank without... Read more
The Early Years girls have been having a great time with the outdoor space at Little St Mary’s!
Mrs Murray, our Senior House Librarian, is delighted to have welcomed so many enthusiastic Year 7 girls to the library! Three of them have even set up their own mini... Read more
Year 1 had a lovely time exploring outside as part of their R.E lesson yesterday. This term's topic is all about Creation so the girls took time to look at... Read more
Year 1 had a lovely time exploring outside as part of their R.E lesson yesterday. This term's topic is all about Creation so the girls took time to look at... Read more
The Nursery girls are settling in and working hard!
Year 8's PSHCE topic is Random Acts of Kindness and they are being challenged to complete as much of the September Kindness calendar as possible: https://www.actionforhappiness.org/self-care-september Perhaps our St Mary's... Read more
Year 8's PSHCE topic is Random Acts of Kindness and they are being challenged to complete as much of the September Kindness calendar as possible: https://www.actionforhappiness.org/self-care-september Perhaps our St Mary's... Read more
Year 7 English getting off to a studious start with their book reviews!
Year 7 English getting off to a studious start with their book reviews!
It's wonderful to see the Senior girls brightening up the Cedar Lawn again, and in and around the school this lunchtime!
The Reception girls are loving Little St Mary's!
We're so excited to welcome Nursery and Reception back soon and into our beautiful new building, Little St Mary's. Here's a sneak peek!
First of staff inset days today! It’s a beautiful day to be back and we can’t wait to start welcoming the girls back on Thursday ?
First of staff inset days today! It’s a beautiful day to be back and we can’t wait to start welcoming the girls back on Thursday ?
The sun shone as our Y11 girls collected their GCSE results this morning. 15% were at Grade 9, the very highest A*grade, 35% at Grade 9 and 8, 62% at... Read more
Some more gorgeous photos from A level results day! This cohort achieved 50% A*-A and 79% A*-B grades and we couldn’t be more proud!
Annie & Dayna!
In an examination year full of uncertainty, we are delighted that the majority of Y13 have achieved their desired place at university. Mrs Adams , Headmistress said, "I am incredibly... Read more
Lots of smiling faces this morning for A level results day, well done Year 13!
Can you help former Head Girl Emily and her siblings? See pictures for details.
Early Years watched their caterpillars turn into a chrysalis but sadly they didn’t hatch in time for the end of term. This morning Mrs Smith released the butterflies ? https://youtu.be/LH5xIeX65gA
Early Years watched their caterpillars turn into a chrysalis but sadly they didn’t hatch in time for the end of term. This morning Mrs Smith released the butterflies ? https://youtu.be/LH5xIeX65gA
?Lovely to see Year 13 for breakfast goodbyes this morning!?
Lovely to see Year 13 for breakfast goodbyes this morning!
Annie! Brilliant job, Year 6! ?
We hope you tuned into the virtual final assembly and found out who won the House cup...! ??
We hope you tuned into the virtual final assembly and found out who won the House cup...! ??
This year’s Speech Day took on a very different form to what we are all used to, but it was still very special! With speeches from Chair of Governors, Mr... Read more
Fantastic online Speech Day with Chair of Govs, Mr Wilson, Headmistress Mrs Adams, our outgoing Head Girl, Dayna, and brilliant guest speaker, @ella_podmore who spoke passionately to the girls about... Read more
If you fancy trying your hand at some baking this summer, Olivia W in Year 9 has made this fantastic video about how to make a Banoffee traybake. Amazing work!... Read more
If you fancy trying your hand at some baking this summer, Olivia W in Year 9 has made this fantastic video about how to make a Banoffee traybake. Amazing work!... Read more
EYFS and Year 1 both had busy days! EYFS harvested their crop of potatoes ? and cooked them in Forest School! Whilst Y1 had a great ocean themed arts and... Read more
?In Year 8 Media Club today, Maya B shared her fabulous dystopian film trailer animation with the club. This is her superb storyboard.?
In Year 8 Media Club today, Maya B shared her fabulous dystopian film trailer animation with the club. This is her superb storyboard.
6H have been designing a new Nike Blazer Trainer. Their designs were inspired by street art and graffiti. They all produced fantastic designs and then made prototypes of their trainers.... Read more
6H have been designing a new Nike Blazer Trainer. Their designs were inspired by street art and graffiti. They all produced fantastic designs and then made prototypes of their trainers.... Read more
?7KK enjoying a socially-distanced game of football rounders and well-deserved ice lolly yesterday! So lovely to see our Year 7s in school ??
7KK enjoying a socially-distanced game of football rounders and well-deserved ice lolly yesterday! So lovely to see our Year 7s in school ?
Early Years are ready for their Teddy Bears picnic! Complete with home made bears this year!
In Science the Year 5 girls were challenged to build a variety of models from Lego Technic demonstrating the principles of first, second and third class levers, pulleys and gears.... Read more
To finish the Year 5 Science course, we re-visited the "Simple Mechanisms" topic from earlier this academic year. Year 5 girls were challenged to build a variety of models from... Read more
Y8 have been celebrating the culmination of all the amazing work they have achieved, exploring and learning about the dystopian genre, and the students have amalgamated all this learning into... Read more
EYFS had their own Sports Day today! Lots of sporting events and medals at the end! The girls were great competitors. Well done, Early Years! ??
Girls in Prep have been studying a composer each week and listening to a piece of their music. Nursery imagined looking at our planet from space, whilst listening to Zimmer's... Read more
Girls in Prep have been studying a composer each week and listening to a piece of their music. Nursery imagined looking at our planet from space, whilst listening to Zimmer's... Read more
?A socially distanced farewell for the amazing Mrs Roberts ??
A socially distanced farewell for the amazing Mrs Roberts ?
Year 7 have been learning about the weather this half term, and this week they were tasked with recording weather conditions in a diary over a week period. But to... Read more
In this week's Getting to Know You, find out which teacher once sent £3,000 worth of clothes to Victoria Beckham in a taxi...! Answer in Friday's newsletter!
In this week's Getting to Know You, find out which teacher once sent £3,000 worth of clothes to Victoria Beckham in a taxi...! Answer in Friday's newsletter!
Alicia B stormed ahead during Weekday Warrior and Friday was no exception! A total of 24km on Friday alone, wow! In Key stage 3, Megan was flying ahead, with Layla,... Read more
?This Global Digital History of Science Festival is a five-day online celebration run by the British Society for the History of Science featuring talks, discussions, workshops, performances, discussions, and more... Read more
This Global Digital History of Science Festival is a five-day online celebration run by the British Society for the History of Science featuring talks, discussions, workshops, performances, discussions, and more... Read more
Can you think of a better way to finish the week than with a Nursery v Reception Dance-Off? ?
Can you think of a better way to finish the week than with a Nursery v Reception Dance-Off? ?
So brilliant to have Year 5 back today, and they got straight back into their work! Well done, girls! ?
Year 12 have been filling in their UCAS applications today through a quest on Classcraft. Here's Olivia P with her team and Emma H with her team, The Banana Boys!
Year 4 we are so happy you are back at school! ?
Year 4 we are so happy you are back at school! ?
Day 2 of weekday warrior was competitive! Amelia was up and out nice and early and she had completed 5k on her bike before 8am! Go Amelia!! There is no... Read more
Welcome back Year 5! ?
After seeing the devastating effects of Covid-19, Saana in Year 11 decided to make this brilliant video outlining what the virus is, and advice for limiting its spread. Amazing work,... Read more
After seeing the devastating effects of Covid-19, Saana in Year 11 decided to make this brilliant video outlining what the virus is, and advice for limiting its spread. Amazing work,... Read more
Huge thanks to Lawrence Williams for creating this video of Year 7 students and their homemade instruments! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/videos/292263981892271/
Huge thanks to Lawrence Williams for creating this video of Year 7 students and their homemade instruments!
Year 8 have worked so hard today for Enterprise Day and the problem of water inequality.
Ella's brilliant, working water-filter! https://t.co/K5kDOJ1339
The amazing catering staff decided to join Year 1's wet break time dancing session today! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/videos/300739571062478/
The amazing catering staff decided to join Year 1's wet break time dancing session today!
It's Year 8 Enterprise Day! Their task today is to solve the problem of water inequality and design a suitable water filtration system to meet the needs of a certain... Read more
(2/2) Sarah prepared a video especially for the girls on their Enterprise Day. She spoke about her love for science and engineering and how she overcame doubt and discouragement from... Read more
(1/2) It's Y8 Enterprise Day! Their task today is to solve the problem of water inequality and design a suitable water filtration system to meet the needs of a certain... Read more
The Life After Covid Competition closes 10th July! The competition is open to students over the age of 14. Submit your entry as either a written article, short video or... Read more
The Life After Covid Competition closes 10th July! The competition is open to school, university and higher-education students over the age of 14. Submit your entry as either a written... Read more
The Early Years girls have been reading Goldilocks and the Three Bears. This morning they had a very messy welcome when they came to school! Baby bear had written a... Read more
The Early Years girls have been reading Goldilocks and the Three Bears. This morning they had a very messy welcome when they came to school! Baby bear had written a... Read more
A midweek treat for you. Smiles, by Minnie, Year 1 Smiles are precious, Smiles are sometimes sad, Smiles are sometimes happy, Smiles are free, Smiles are natural, Smiles are between... Read more
A midweek treat for you. Smiles, by Minnie, Year 1 Smiles are precious, Smiles are sometimes sad, Smiles are sometimes happy, Smiles are free, Smiles are natural, Smiles are between... Read more
A great first day of weekday warriors in PE. Well done to the students who uploaded their distances on the form. It is great to hear of so many of... Read more
Absolutely amazing effort from the Senior girls, and teachers, yesterday for virtual Sports Day, well done! These are just some of the photos! https://www.facebook.com/pg/smsgx/photos/?tab=album&album_id=3416885658344359
Absolutely amazing effort from the Senior girls, and teachers, yesterday for virtual Sports Day, well done! These are just some of the photos! Absolutely amazing effort from the Senior girls,... Read more
Give our new RS Department @StMarysRS a follow!
Year 8 Media Club are continuing to plan their epic film for the ISA Film and Digital Art Competition! We can't wait to see what you come up with, girls!
The Nursery girls made s'mores in Forest School today!! They were SO yummy and thoroughly enjoyed by the girls... and their teachers!
Brilliant work, Scarlett! https://twitter.com/clive_david/status/1277663084702728199
Brilliant work from these Year 8 girls today for virtual Sports Day in Senior House! ?
Brilliant photos of Jessie taking part in Sports Day this afternoon!
Brilliant photos of Jessie taking part in Sports Day this afternoon!
Excitement! A fairy ring has appeared in the Year 1 area with gifts from fairyland! Miss Connell thinks the fairies were happy with their fairy doors and gardens! ?
Excitement! A fairy ring has appeared in the Year 1 area with gifts from fairyland! Miss Connell thinks the fairies were happy with their fairy doors and gardens! ?
Minne wrote this incredible poem, "Foggy Nights", completely independently - amazing job, Minnie! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/videos/687615761815441/
Minne wrote this incredible poem completely independently - amazing job, Minnie!
Good luck Senior girls, for Sports Day this afternoon! ?????
Good luck Senior girls, for Sports Day this afternoon! ?????
Mr Wilde and his Year 10 Maths class happy to be together today!
Our wonderful school has been shortlisted in the Girls’ School category for the Independent Schools of the Year 2020! https://www.independentschoolsoftheyear.co.uk/shortlist-2020/
Our wonderful school has been shortlisted in the Girls’ School category for the Independent Schools of the Year 2020! https://www.independentschoolsoftheyear.co.uk/shortlist-2020/
Look closely around St Mary’s & you may find a fairy door! Y1 have been creating their very own fairy doors and gardens to entice the fairies, perhaps you will... Read more
Wonderful to have our Year 10 students back in school ?
Welcome back Year 4!
Welcome back Year 4!
In their French lessons, Year 4 are learning about ‘la ville’. They created their own street and labelled the shops in French!
Year 7 Media Club entry for the Into Film "Nature in my Neighbourhood Competition" by Chloe P. Brilliant! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/videos/273718880402956/
Year 7 Media Club entry for the Into Film "Nature in my Neighbourhood Competition by Choe P. Brilliant!
Early Years have been making the most of the glorious weather today! ???
In Science Y1 are learning about inventors & learnt about an inventor who made a special sensory garden at the Eden Project. Y1 explored the school to find plants that... Read more
This was a fun warm-up in a Year 8 English lesson yesterday - in preparation of recording/writing their Movie trailer they explored Hollywood's 'what if?' high concept for a film.... Read more
This was a fun warm-up in a Year 8 English lesson yesterday - in preparation of recording/writing their Movie trailer they explored Hollywood's 'what if?' high concept for a film.... Read more
?Wonderful to have Year 3 back and enjoying their lessons!?
Wonderful to have Year 3 back and enjoying their lessons!
This is the Year 8 Media Club entry for the Into Film "Nature in My Neighbourhood" competition, by Lily. Amazing work! https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2552796521701805
This is the Year 8 Media Club entry for the Into Film "Nature in My Neighbourhood" competition, by Lily. Amazing work!
Well done to Ramneet who learned how to ride her bike with no stabilisers at the weekend! ?
Year 1 made disgusting sandwiches like The Lighthouse Keeper, to try and deter the seagulls from eating them! The girls used jam, horseradish sauce, apple sauce, mustard, salt and pepper.... Read more
Year 1 made disgusting sandwiches like The Lighthouse Keeper, to try and deter the seagulls from eating them! The girls used jam, horseradish sauce, apple sauce, mustard, salt and pepper.... Read more
Oh yum! Well done, Zoya! https://twitter.com/shazia2o/status/1275070707446120448
EYFS had a special delivery of caterpillars this morning! They are very excited to watch their metamorphosis. ?
In their introductory lesson to The Nervous System topic, some Year 10 pupils made models of sensory, relay and motor neurones out of sweets. Yum! @StMarysScienceD
Mindful Monday! Monday comes around very quickly! The eighth Mindfulness task is available to view. A time to encourage your daughter to de-clutter and reduce stress. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z2dtHKHu1Q&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0N2HwIhHT2_1l1oAE14tP9GO35K3YWTa2kCJGwc-10j4xpgQcRzB5uk94
Mindful Monday! Monday comes around very quickly! The eighth Mindfulness task is available to view. A time to encourage your daughter to de-clutter and reduce stress.youtu.be/0z2dtHKHu1Q
After a brilliant week of activities the final results for Prep Virtual Sports Day are in! 4th: Latham: 240 3rd: Temple West 317 2nd: Butler 327 1st: Kirk 354! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/videos/3181064441959573/
After a brilliant week of activities, the final scores for Sports Day are...! 4th: Latham: 240 3rd: Temple West 317 2nd: Butler 327 1st: Kirk 354
Flash back to last year’s Prep Sports Day. It might be a little different this year, but staff are still excited to find out results!
Flash back to last year’s Prep Sports Day. It might be a little different this year, but staff are still excited to find out results!
This video is of Ramneet who worked hard learning to recognise coins and add money at home. In this video she has set up her own shop and is even... Read more
This video is of Ramneet who worked hard learning to recognise coins and add money at home. In this video she has set up her own shop and is even... Read more
Another fabulous riding video, this time Amelia K in Year 8!
Another fabulous riding video, this time Amelia K in Year 8! https://t.co/Hvw4QuHdXI
Mrs Adams was delighted to welcome the new Head Girl team to school yesterday to receive their badges and have their first socially distanced meeting. Emma H- Head Girl Kat... Read more
Mrs Adams was delighted to welcome the new Head Girl team to school yesterday to receive their badges and have their first socially distanced meeting. Emma H- Head Girl Kat... Read more
Poppy in Year 5 has been having an active week this week- here she is in her horse riding lesson! Poppy was nervous at first but really enjoyed it by... Read more
Poppy in Year 5 has been having an active week this week- here she is in her horse riding lesson! Poppy was nervous at first but really enjoyed it by... Read more
Today was Under and Over for Virtual Prep Sports Day, well done, girls! And here we are, it's all to play for! Kirk 226 Temple West 214 Butler 205 Latham... Read more
Year 2 have returned and jumped straight back in to learning to tell the time and calculate time jumps. They were working on this at home and now they are... Read more
Year 2 have returned and jumped straight back in to learning to tell the time and calculate the time an activity started. They are working hard to show the times,... Read more
Head over to the facebook page to find out how parents and siblings can get involved with Prep virtual sports day today! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/?ref=settings
Today’s Prep virtual Sports Day challenge is the under and Over challenge! The girls have the links on their teams groups. Parents can now get involved!! Aim in the bucket... Read more
Day 3 for Prep Virtual Sports Day was throw & catch against a wall, and the results are in! Only one point between Butler and Temple West! Kirk: 178 Butler:... Read more
Here is a fascinating insight into how some of the virtual lessons work, with Mrs McNally talking to her Year 12 students whilst they complete a crossword - makes for... Read more
Here is a fascinating insight into how some of the virtual lessons work, with Mrs McNally talking to her Year 12 students whilst they complete a crossword - makes for... Read more
Cayelin has been keeping fit at home and also decorating donuts, yum!
Lovely Y7 Media Club this week, where the girls planned their entry to the Into Film Nature in your Neighbourhood Competition. Chloe's going to use her photo montage she made... Read more
Lovely Year 7 Media Club this week, where the girls planned Chloe and Amelie's entry to the Into Film Nature in your Neighbourhood Competition. Chloe's going to use her photo... Read more
After a brilliant day of long jump for virtual Sports Day in Prep, the results are in! Well done, girls! Kirk: 121 Temple West: 112 Butler: 112 Latham: 79
In her Year 8 English class, Mrs McNally shared the task with the girls by recording herself on a padlet, which the girls could then add to with their own... Read more
Whilst they were learning at home the Early Years girls enjoyed Tangram Tuesday. They have continued this tradition back at school and the girls are great at them! Early years... Read more
A brilliant selection of books being read in Mrs Williams's Year 8 English class today!
A brilliant selection of books being read in Mrs Williams's Year 8 English class today!
Can anyone guess who this week's "Getting to know you..." staff member in the newsletter might be?
Can anyone guess who this week's "Getting to know you..." staff member in the newsletter might be?
Y1 have been learning about position and direction in Maths this week. Miss Connell built them a maze and gave them instructions such as “take a quarter turn to the... Read more
On the first day of Prep's first virtual Sports Day, the results are in! Today’s event was Speed Bounce and Kirk are leading with 44 points, followed by Butler on... Read more
Harleen's got off to a great start for Virtual Sports Day! Here she is completing her speed bounce. She managed to complete 15 in 30 seconds! Well done, Harleen!
Sadly, Y4's dragon had to leave Mrs Burton's. Before he left, he asked Mrs Burton to send a letter to each Y4 girl to say goodbye. The girls received their... Read more
Something lovely and calming for a Monday morning. Another great video for World Environment Day from Simran in Year 8. All the photos were taken by her when she was... Read more
Something lovely and calming for a Monday morning. Another great video for World Environment Day from Simran in Year 8. All the photos were taken by her when she was... Read more
Good luck to Prep this week for their virtual Sports Day (week!) ?????
Good luck to Prep this week for their virtual Sports Day (week!) ?????
Good luck to Prep this week for their virtual Sports Day (week!) ?????
Prep Sports Day information!
Monday marks the start of our Prep Virtual Sports Day! This will be a House competition for pupils in Nursery - Year 6, so the more girls that get involved,... Read more
Nursery are ready for their dance off with Reception!
Nursery are ready for their dance off with Reception!
Year 8 have been making videos to celebrate nature in their local environment, to celebrate World Environment Day which was on 5th June. This is Amrita's brilliant video! https://t.co/Wfc7LQe8Vi
Year 8 have been making videos to celebrate nature in their local environment, to celebrate World Environment Day which was on 5th June. This is Amrita's brilliant video!
More of Year 7's creative writing - Miss Walton's class. https://t.co/lagVfw55Dt
More of Year 7's creative writing - Mrs McNally's class. https://t.co/fgZe4StzER
In their recent assessment Y7 had the opportunity to demonstrate their amazing writing, using all the techniques they had been learning and using a picture of hot air balloons as... Read more
During Form Time this morning, Year 2 baked a cake in a mug. The girls followed a recipe and made some delicious cake. Luckily, nobody's exploded too much. Great fun... Read more
Year 7 have worked very hard this year in English, developing their creative writing skills. In their recent assessment, they had the opportunity to demonstrate their amazing writing, using all... Read more
Year 8 Media Club had to extend to an after-school meeting today to continue our great filming plans. But fun was had by all!
Year 8 Media Club had to extend to an after-school meeting today to continue our great filming plans. But fun was had by all!
?Hot chocolate at Forest School! ??
?Hot chocolate at Forest School! ??
Hot chocolate at Forest School! ?
Year 5 were learning about how to perform a monologue in Drama. Here is Eden performing her monologue where she is a princess who is complaining about having to dance... Read more
Year 5 were learning about how to perform a monologue in Drama. Here is Eden performing her monologue where she is a princess who is complaining about having to dance... Read more
Mrs Brain's Year 8 class have become budding movie directors! They've channelled their inner Steven Spielberg and written a setting for the first scene of a dystopian movie...???
Mrs Brain's Year 8 class have become budding movie directors! They've channelled their inner Steven Spielberg and written a setting for the first scene of a dystopian movie...???
Mrs Brain's Year 8 class have become budding movie directors! They've channelled their inner Steven Spielberg and written a setting for the first scene of a dystopian movie...???
This week in Science, Year 3 have been investigating the role of the flower on a plant. The girls each dissected a tulip and identified the different parts. They also... Read more
?Reception enjoyed acting out the Story of ‘Mog the forgetful Cat’. Are they not the cutest Mogs you’ve ever seen! ??
Reception enjoyed acting out the Story of ‘Mog the forgetful Cat’. Are they not the cutest Mogs you’ve ever seen! ?
Think U Know have created videos to support parents during Covid-19 and the closure of schools to many children. You can find the videos here: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Support-tools/presentations-for-parents/
Think U Know have created videos to support parents during Covid-19 and the closure of schools to many children. You can find the videos here: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Support-tools/presentations-for-parents/ A guide to sharing... Read more
Look out in this Friday's newsletter for the story of how Maisie helped to save this little nuthatch's life when it flew right into the window of her house!
Look out in this Friday's newsletter for the story of how Maisie helped to save this little nuthatch's life when it flew right into the window of her house!
Megan has been incredibly creative and made hurdles in her garden! Such a great idea and certainly keeping herself busy at this time! @StMarysGXSports https://t.co/cOHnP0chaA
Megan has been incredibly creative and made hurdles in her garden! Such a great idea and certainly keeping herself busy at this time!
?Year 10 listened to Sky Sports and Talks Sports' Laura Woods today as part of their “Your Future” Week.?
Year 10 listened to Sky Sports and Talks Sports' Laura Woods today as part of their “Your Future” Week.
In Maths, Year 4 were learning about equivalent fractions, so they created fraction walls out of Lego to help them understand.
In Maths, Year 4 were learning about equivalent fractions, so they created fraction walls out of Lego to help them understand.
This morning the Early Years girls made beautiful butterfly wings to entice butterflies into our Forest School woodland. They also fluttered around the school to put smiles on everyone’s faces!... Read more
Year 7 Media Club, with Mrs Williams, is up and running! They planned a nature film to enter for the ISA Film Competition - as Year 7 had already made... Read more
Year 7 Media Club, with Mrs Williams, is up and running! They planned a nature film to enter for the ISA Film Competition - as Year 7 had already made... Read more
As part of Year 10's "Your Future" week they've had a zoom meeting with Jo Wright of JWC Consultancy about how they project themselves and ‘Brand Me’. Year 10 will... Read more
Year 1 read the story of The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch. They looked very carefully at the setting of the story and recreated it using colouring pencils and sketching/blending techniques. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=703599280403796
Getting to know you… Mrs J Burton! Name: Mrs Burton Job title: Early Years TA/ Accredited Forest School Leader I started at SMS: in 2019 My favourite thing about SMS... Read more
Getting to know you…! We thought now might be a good time to get to know our staff better! Next up… Mrs J Burton! Name: Mrs Burton Job title: Early... Read more
Friday afternoon lollies after a brilliant first week back!
Riding with no stabilisers! Well done, Charlotte! ?? https://t.co/RevXlzyzh5
Riding with no stabilisers! Well done, Charlotte! ??
A brilliant Nursery and Reception dance-off! Fun for all involved and a great way to end a great week!?
A brilliant Nursery and Reception dance-off! Fun for all involved and a great way to end a great week!?
Miss Sweeney set Year 3 a challenge to create a poster advertising their services as an embalmer after they learnt how the Egyptians mummified their bodies. Here is Lara’s bright... Read more
Miss Sweeney set Year 3 a challenge to create a poster advertising their services as an embalmer after they learnt how the Egyptians mummified their bodies. Here is Lara’s bright... Read more
Thank you to Mrs Finn for this gorgeous photo and message. "Just wanted to share this happiness ?? Scarlett is so happy to be back with her friends and wonderful... Read more
Thank you to Mrs Finn for this gorgeous photo and message. "Just wanted to share this happiness ?? Scarlett is so happy to be back with her friends and wonderful... Read more
This morning Year 2 had five minutes to put a fancy dress on and then went on a hunt to find something beginning with J, something older than them, something... Read more
This morning Year 2 had five minutes to put a fancy dress on and then went on a hunt to find something beginning with J, something older than them, something... Read more
#BlackLivesMatter
Here's Gabby, Year 2, reading her work on Collin McNaughton’s book Giant, aloud! https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1125601647810783
The Nursery girls practised throwing today in PE!
Year 8 have been exploring the idea of 'Mindful' baking during assessment week. They have looked at the ways that baking can improve mood and help reduce stress levels. Here... Read more
Year 8 have been exploring the idea of 'Mindful' baking during assessment week. They have looked at the ways that baking can improve mood and help reduce stress levels. Here... Read more
Whizzy Maths and fun with bubbles for Early Years! ?
Mrs Brereton set the Year 3 girls a challenge in their golden time: to make a picture only using things they could find in nature. Look at these wonderful creations!... Read more
Alessia, Year 6, enjoys Art- Patterns on canvas which she recently completed at home during lockdown. Amazing work!
Alessia, Year 6, enjoys Art- Patterns on canvas which she recently completed at home during lockdown. Amazing work!
Welcome back to Year 6! ?
Nursery had Forest School this morning! The fairies of the woodland used their magic dust to turn our baby pine cones into huge ones! The girls were astounded by the... Read more
There are some excellent breathing exercises in this week's student briefing, well worth a try for anyone who may be feeling in need of some calmness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9hvypQxAoY&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMZmC3eRWSo&feature=youtu.be
There are some excellent breathing exercises in this week's student briefing, well worth a try for anyone who may be feeling in need of some calmness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9hvypQxAoY&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMZmC3eRWSo&feature=youtu.be An effective... Read more
A great first day back for these girls! ?
Welcome back Year 1! ?
Welcome back, Early Years! ?
This positivity calendar is a lovely idea for June ? https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15874d_56dded12a0004920ad44d4e8d220efcb~mv2.png
This positivity calendar is a lovely idea for June ? https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15874d_56dded12a0004920ad44d4e8d220efcb~mv2.png
It's a beautiful day for the start of the second half of Trinity term??Welcome back to the girls and staff who are in school today! Please continue to send your... Read more
It's a beautiful day for the start of the second half of Trinity term ?? Welcome back to the girls and staff who are in school today! Please continue to... Read more
As we come to the end of an unusual half term, please take a few minutes to read through these pictures. Have a wonderful half term break, from all at... Read more
Zara, Year 1, used vinegar and baking soda to make an erupting Volcano during Golden Time. Brilliant, Zara!
Zara, Year 1, used vinegar and baking soda to make an erupting Volcano during Golden Time. Brilliant, Zara!
Fancy Dress Friday in 6C today... brilliant enthusiasm from these girls!
Fun Prep form times this morning! Year 3 sang happy birthday to Harleen who is celebrating her 8th birthday on Monday ???? and EYFS had wacky hair day!
Daisy, Year 6, is enjoying bring your pet to the computer day!
Daisy, Year 6, is enjoying bring your pet to the computer day!
Poppy, Year 2, is enjoying wacky hair day this morning on form time!
Poppy, Year 2, is enjoying wacky hair day this morning on form time!
Year 8 Media Club launched on Zoom today, when the team planned their video entries to the ISA Film & Digital Art Competition, along with an Into Film competition on... Read more
Year 8 Media Club launched on Zoom today, when the team planned their video entries to the ISA Film & Digital Art Competition, along with an Into Film competition on... Read more
EYFS have been looking at letter writing this week. As we have not seen each other for so long each girl was allocated a friend to write to. Here is... Read more
EYFS have been looking at letter writing this week. As we have not seen each other for so long each girl was allocated a friend to write to. Here is... Read more
Year 9s are exploring the techniques used to make a speech have impact in the lead up to the Spoken Language element of their GCSE. Who would have known the... Read more
Year 9s are exploring the techniques used to make a speech have impact in the lead up to the Spoken Language element of their GCSE. Who would have known the... Read more
Fabulous staff games night hosted today by Mrs Deadman - the items passed along the conveyor belt for the Generation Game round was a particular highlight. Great fun had by... Read more
Fabulous staff games night hosted today by Mrs Deadman - the items passed along the conveyor belt for the Generation Game round was a particular highlight. Great fun had by... Read more
On Thank a Teacher Day we wanted to share some of the lovely feedback we've had from parents ?
On Thank a Teacher Day we wanted to share some of the lovely feedback we've had from parents ?
Over the weekend Chloe, Y7, completed this periodic table puzzle, and her aim by the end of lockdown is to have learnt the whole of the periodic table. She has... Read more
Over the weekend Chloe, Y7, completed this periodic table puzzle, and her aim by the end of lockdown is to have learnt the whole of the periodic table. She has... Read more
Who's had a go at Fitness Monopoly? And have you roped your families in...?!
Who's had a go at Fitness Monopoly? And have you roped your families in...?!
Tomorrow is Thank a Teacher Day- follow the link to see how! https://thankateacher.co.uk
Tomorrow is Thank a Teacher Day- follow the link to see how! https://thankateacher.co.uk
Year 11 and 13 spent their last Food and Nutrition lessons celebrating their amazing skills. The themes were baking during lockdown, ‘Fakeaway’ meals and meals for Uni. Amazing results, well... Read more
Year 11 and 13 spent their last Food and Nutrition lessons celebrating their amazing skills. The themes were baking during lockdown, ‘Fakeaway’ meals and meals for Uni. Amazing results, well... Read more
(2/2) A fun fact: In my community, I co-teach Punjabi to Year 1s at Sunday school. My daughter Ramneet, who also attends St Mary's is also one of my students!... Read more
(1/2) We thought now might be a good time to get to know our staff better! Next up… Mrs Chahal! Name: Harvi Chahal Job title: Office Manager I started at... Read more
We thought now might be a good time to get to know our staff better! Next up… Mrs Chahal! Name: Harvi Chahal Job title: Office Manager I started at SMS:... Read more
Year 1’s word of the week is “peculiar” so the girls had to come to form time dressed in something peculiar this morning! Brilliant job, girls! ? #smsspirit
Year 1’s word of the week is “peculiar” so the girls had to come to form time dressed in something peculiar this morning! Brilliant job, girls! ? #smsspirit
Year 7 and 8! Mrs Williams’ Media Club is on! Y7 on Mondays at 1.30pm and Y8 on Thursdays at 1.30pm. Just click on the Media Club Firefly Page https://stmarysgx.fireflycloud.net/enrichment/sh-clubs/media-club.... Read more
Year 7 and 8! Mrs Williams’ Media Club is on! Y7 on Mondays at 1.30pm and Y8 on Thursdays at 1.30pm. Just click on the Media Club Firefly Page https://stmarysgx.fireflycloud.net/enrichment/sh-clubs/media-club.... Read more
Additional information has been added on the parents support page on firefly. There is a help tool for controlling screen time, and some resources to support anxiety and resilience alongside... Read more
Scarlett-Tom Kitten working on a word search! ?
Scarlett-Tom Kitten working on a word search! ?
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and we are asking students to perform Random Acts of Kindness throughout the week. Please share your Acts and tag us here or... Read more
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and we are raising awareness by asking students to perform Random Acts of Kindness throughout the week. Please share your Acts and tag... Read more
Good morning, please follow the link for Mindful Monday well being activities ? https://stmarysgx.fireflycloud.net/parental-guide-for-home-learning/supporting-wellbeing/wellbeing-activities
Lily, Year 5, planting strawberry seeds during golden time ???
Year 3 had bring a teddy to Form Time this morning! ??
Year 3 had bring a teddy to Form Time this morning! ??
Mrs Brereton set Year 3 another toilet roll challenge. Harleen made a fantastic attempt with her Hogwarts. She also made Hagrid’s hut and a small broomstick ? Last night Harleen... Read more
Year 4 had Fancy Dress Friday in form time today to celebrate the end of the week!
Year 4 had Fancy Dress Friday in form time today to celebrate the end of the week!
Here is Ramneet, Year 1, exploring her garden as Tom Kitten. Year 1 were asked to use their senses to describe their surroundings, just like Tom Kitten would have done... Read more
Here is Ramneet, Year 1, exploring her garden as Tom Kitten. Year 1 were asked to use their senses to describe their surroundings, just like Tom Kitten would have done... Read more
Nursery and Reception had a brief introduction to Florence Nightingale to celebrate her 200th birthday. They were then set some challenges and produced some amazing work! Look out in tomorrow’s... Read more
This morning Year 3 had a colour scavenger hunt in form time!
Lovely idea here about "sharing smiles" - details are in the pictures. You can post them or upload here: https://form.jotform.com/201302938865357 All messages must be received by 31 May 2020!
Nursery and Reception had a brief introduction to Florence Nightingale to celebrate her 200th birthday! They were then set some challenges, here is Nikita’s video! https://t.co/Rb848FWzmj
Nursery and Reception had a brief introduction to Florence Nightingale to celebrate her 200th birthday! They were then set some challenges, here is Nikita’s video!
Thank you to Mrs Smith for this photo. She’s been been watching it bloom over the weeks when she has been in school for the key worker rota. It’s so... Read more
Thank you to Mrs Smith for this photo. She’s been been watching it bloom over the weeks when she has been in school for the key worker rota. It’s so... Read more
6C wore their 'silly hats' to Form Time this morning before enjoying a scavanger hunt to wake them all up! A fun way to start the day!
6C wore their 'silly hats' to Form Time this morning before enjoying a scavanger hunt to wake them all up! A fun way to start the day!
Getting to know… Mrs Williams! Job title: Assistant Head of Sixth Form, Head of Media Studies, Teacher of English I started at SMS: September 2010 My favourite thing about SMS... Read more
We thought now might be a good time to get to know our staff better! Next up… Mrs Williams! Name: Helen Williams Job title: Assistant Head of Sixth Form, Head... Read more
A great opportunity here to see how live lessons look. Mrs McNally's Y8 students are writing their reponses to The Hunger Games, focussing on some of the conventions/features from 'The... Read more
A great opportunity here to see how live lessons look. Mrs McNally's Year 8 students are writing their reponses to The Hunger Games. This week they focussed on some of... Read more
The Year 1 girls had to make a flower in Art, they could use any medium they liked. Sophia combined her Art lesson with her Science lesson and explained things... Read more
The Year 1 girls had to make a flower in Art, they could use any medium they liked. Sophia combined her Art lesson with her Science lesson and explained things... Read more
This morning, Y6 were lucky enough to meet Dr Barnardo and Jim Jarvis in their English lesson, as they research the opening of The First Home for Boys in 1870... Read more
This morning, Year 6 were lucky enough to meet Dr Barnardo and Jim Jarvis in their English lesson. Year 6 are researching the opening of The First Home for Boys... Read more
Lilly baked two cakes for VE Day. She also surprised her neighbour that is isolating with a birthday cake for her 72nd Birthday ?
Lilly baked two cakes for VE Day. She also surprised her neighbour that is isolating with a birthday cake for her 72nd Birthday ?
VE Day was also Marina's Nana's 81st birthday. Marina and her family really got into the spirit of thing and instead of pin the tail on the donkey, they had... Read more
Amazing, Mathilda! The neighbours also used the opportunity to raise money for Cancer Research and so far they have raised just under £4000 – https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/firsestate
On VE Day Mathilda, Reception, was part of the ‘Firs Estate’ (Socially distanced) marathon in Gerrards cross. 26 households completed 1 mile – to make up the 26 mile route... Read more
Year 1 are learning about plants in Science and one of their challenges was to find their favourite plant in their garden and tell Miss Connell all about it. Scarlett... Read more
Year 1 are learning about plants in Science and one of their challenges was to find their favourite plant in their garden and tell Miss Connell all about it. Scarlett... Read more
Jessie, Year 7, made her family a delicious Fruit Salad today for her F&N lesson, she is becoming a brilliant help in the kitchen and specialises in Cookie Dough ?
Jessie, Year 7, made her family a delicious Fruit Salad today for her F&N lesson, she is becoming a brilliant help in the kitchen and specialises in Cookie Dough ?
These St Mary’s girls have been smashing their @StMarysGXSports PE Challenge- spelling out their names or even words like Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious using the alphabet given to them, ie: A = 40... Read more
These St Mary’s girls have been smashing their PE Challenge- spelling out their names or even words like Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious using the alphabet given to them, ie: A = 40 knee... Read more
Holly-Mae, Y9, has been busy! She enjoyed VE DAY celebrations at the weekend, and bike rides during Golden Time. She made masks that went to local hospitals. She also rescued... Read more
The Mindful Monday task today is Chair Sun Salutations.Use these to stretch muscles, mobilise joints and help with posture when sitting for longs times at a desk. https://stmarysgx.fireflycloud.net/parental-guide-for-home-learning/supporting-wellbeing/wellbeing-activities
These look delicious! ???? https://twitter.com/callkellrae/status/1259052486041784321
?Simran (Year 10) and Sofia (Year 7) organised a VE Day Afternoon Tea for their mum- it was so lovely! Cucumber sandwiches and fairy cakes made! ????
Simran (Year 10) and Sofia (Year 7) organised a VE Day Afternoon Tea for their mum- it was so lovely! Cucumber sandwiches and fairy cakes made! ???
Alessia, Year 6, celebrating VE Day in the sunshine with family and one of her cats Gizmo! ???
Alessia, Year 6, celebrating VE Day in the sunshine with family and one of her cats Gizmo! ???
Varonica’s amazing VE Day cake! ???
Varonica’s amazing VE Day cake! ???
Lily and Lucy in Year 5 have enjoyed VE Day! Lily had a delicious cream tea picnic, and Lucy made some brilliant bunting using some pictures of her Great Grandad... Read more
Harleen’s also made a Union Jack cake and decorated a plate ??? Brilliant work, Harleen!
Another brilliant cake by Aleksandra!
Nirvaiya and her St Mary’s bear enjoyed their picnic, and so did Jayna who had a great time at her picnic in the sunshine with cheese and cucumber sandwiches!
Gabby and Georgie had fun baking and decorating their VE day cake, and even more fun eating it! ??? That’s #smsspirit ?
Bo in Year 3 and Harper in Reception made bunting and decorated a cake for VE Day! ???
Senior House Quiz! Click the link for more info! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/videos/945543985901770/
The St Mary’s Senior House teachers are pleased to share their new quiz with you! It’s just for fun - have a go and let us know how you get... Read more
Another brilliant and tasty looking cake from Ava, Year 6!
Ava's brilliant VE Day poster!?
Well done everyone! ? We’ll meet again... ???? #smsspirit
Well done everyone! ? We’ll meet again... ???? #smsspirit
Numbers are growing for the singalong! ????
Numbers are growing for the singalong! ????
Here is Marina with her cake which she has made for her Nana’s 81st birthday on the 8th May! It’s great as her Nana remembers the celebrations as a young... Read more
More incredible VE Day creations! Savannah in Year 7 made an amazing cake, and Zara in Year 6 made this brilliant biscuits! ?
More incredible VE Day creations! Jasmine in Year 7 made an amazing cake, and Zara in Year 6 made this brilliant biscuits! ?
Well done to Imogen has wholly embraced the activities this week; reciting a VE day poem, doing the Lindy Hop, a poster, bunting and this amazing cake! ?
Well done to Imogen has wholly embraced the activities this week; reciting a VE day poem, doing the Lindy Hop, a poster, bunting and this amazing cake! ?
Harleen's been doing lots of VE Day colouring, made a headband and some bunting. She even painted her nails red and blue to get into the spirit. Harleen's sharing a... Read more
Alessia’s brilliant VE Day bunting and cake! ???
Alessia’s brilliant VE Day bunting and cake! ???
Darcey, Year 6, made a VE celebration cake today in Golden Time! Yum! ???
In their Forest School session Mrs Smith asked the girls to play “123 where are you” with their parents. A game where you hide and use your voices to find... Read more
In their Forest School session Mrs Smith asked the girls to play “123 where are you” with their parents. A game where you hide and use your voices to find... Read more
Year 5 and Miss Radburn enjoyed "hectic hair" today for their Wacky Wednesday Form Time!
Year 5 and Miss Radburn enjoyed "hectic hair" today for their Wacky Wednesday Form Time!
Willow, Year 7, has been creative in the garden and in the kitchen! ??
St Mary’s staff are finding ways to keep busy too! Mrs Szczerbiak and her partner send each other song clues when they’re out for their separate walk- can you guess... Read more
Evie has been baking today. Here is her VE Day inspired cake! ???
Evie has been baking today. Here is her VE Day inspired cake! ???
Imogen, Year 6, doing her netball training after school in the garden!
Here is Zara, Year 1, designing and painting a mug for VE Day during her golden time yesterday! ???
Lily and her gorgeous pup enjoying some sunshine and fresh air this lunchtime!
Lily and her gorgeous pup enjoying some sunshine and fresh air this lunchtime!
Mrs Brain's Year 8 English class worked really hard this morning exploring all things dystopian! In the next few weeks they shall be utilising their knowledge into creating Dystopian Movie... Read more
Mrs Brain's Year 8 English class worked really hard this morning exploring all things dystopian! In the next few weeks they shall be utilising their knowledge into creating Dystopian Movie... Read more
Sofia in Year 7 made some fabulous bunting and delicious rock cakes for VE Day!
Sofia in Year 7 made some fabulous bunting and delicious rock cakes for VE Day!
Meanwhile at St Mary's... Joe Wicks workout with Mrs Dimmock!
Meanwhile at St Mary's... Joe Wicks workout with Mrs Dimmock!
It's a beautiful day! Please send in your photos and videos of your St Mary's girls and whatever they're up to whether it's work or play, to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk #smsspirit ???
It's a beautiful day! Please send in your photos and videos of your St Mary's girls and whatever they're up to whether it's work or play, to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk #smsspirit ???
Mrs Williams' Year 12 A Level Media Studies class have been doing an online course in Adobe Photoshop. This was Roop’s amazing work last lesson.
Mrs Williams' Year 12 A Level Media Studies class have been doing an online course in Adobe Photoshop. This was Roop’s amazing work last lesson.
Well done to Hannah, Year 8, who rows for Marlow Rowing Club and competed in a virtual regatta for the club on Sunday! @StMarysGXSports
Hooray here are all your brilliant Feel Good Friday videos in one! https://youtu.be/HpyPmzHYEwo
Hooray here are all your brilliant Feel Good Friday videos in one! https://youtu.be/HpyPmzHYEwo For this week of homelearning, St Mary's left their screens and got sporty!
Getting to know… Miss Sweeney! Job title: 4 Class Teacher, Prep Humanities Coordinator and Teacher in Charge of Prep Enrichment and Co-Curricular I started at SMS: 2015 My favourite thing... Read more
We thought now might be a good time to get to know our staff better! Next up… Miss Sweeney! Name: Miss Sweeney Job title: 4 Class Teacher, Prep Humanities Coordinator... Read more
Year 8 have been designing and making dresses using newspaper! The girls made sketches of their ideas and then constructed their dress, large or small, depending on the resources they... Read more
Year 8 have been designing and making dresses using newspaper! The girls made sketches of their ideas and then constructed their dress, large or small, depending on the resources they... Read more
(2/2) Mrs Burton managed to take the egg home when school closed and, over the weekend, the egg finally hatched. Inside was this adorable and very friendly baby dragon! Y4... Read more
(1/2) Y4 were given some very exciting news this morning when Mrs Burton announced the arrival of their baby dragon! Year 4 discovered a dragon egg on the ground of... Read more
Mandala colouring for Mindful Monday today! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLInu15MnVs&feature=youtu.be
Mandala colouring for Mindful Monday today! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLInu15MnVs&feature=youtu.be
A lovely idea sent in by a student, try out this kindness calendar!
A lovely idea sent in by a student, try out this kindness calendar!
?This weeks Feel Good Friday challenge was to show us a video of your sports skills and link them with the rest of the school.? ?It's great to see people... Read more
This weeks Feel Good Friday challenge was to show us a video of your sports skills and link them with the rest of the school. It's great to see people... Read more
In Science with Mrs Brereton, Harleen has been learning about magnets ?. She made a magnetic maze for her bunny to get to the eggs. Brilliant work, Harleen! https://t.co/OkHGMqxXrO
In Science with Mrs Brereton, Harleen has been learning about magnets ?. She made a magnetic maze for her bunny to get to the eggs. Brilliant work, Harleen!
Thank you Mrs Barker for this brilliant photo ?? #smsspirit
Tabitha's brilliant French lesson with her daddy, what an accent! https://www.facebook.com/217598038273153/videos/3772173472824973/
Tabitha had a brilliantly fun French lesson with her daddy, what an amazing accent, Tabitha! Mrs Hounsell will be so proud!
Eden in Miss Radburn’s ‘furry friends Friday’! ??
Eden in Miss Radburn’s ‘furry friends Friday’! ??
For Feelgood Friday, Mrs Williams' Year 11 English class took part in a Disney Scavenger Hunt. They had to solve many riddles to find the items to pack into their... Read more
Check out these incredible entries for Miss Sweeney's toilet roll book character competition! https://www.facebook.com/217598038273153/videos/732351047302082/
Look at all these wonderful entries!
Year 9 PE scavenger hunt - lots of fun had!
Year 9 PE scavenger hunt - lots of fun had!
?Eleanor in Reception has been writing instructions on how to make some of her favourite snacks! ???
Eleanor in Reception has been writing instructions on how to make some of her favourite snacks! ?? https://t.co/pxw3q8BbZu
Gabby in Year 2 has also done a science experiment, turning cooking oil into solid. She was very pleased to see that freezing the oil overnight turns it into solid.... Read more
In Science this week Year 3 have been investigating magnets and their properties. Lara created a game using a magnet, well done, Lara! https://t.co/3W7Bp5ePcr
In Science this week Year 3 have been investigating magnets and their properties. Lara created a game using a magnet, well done, Lara!
Getting to know... Mrs Jobson! Job: Geography Started at St Mary's Sept 2019 Favourite things - the sense of family and community in the school, it's such a lovely place... Read more
PSHCE activities for Year 8 this week have focused on the character strengths of creativity, kindness and love. Lots of the girls chose the creative activity of making paper flowers... Read more
Lucy took the keepy uppy challenge set as a PE task and got to 208! Wow, Lucy!
Lucy took the keepy uppy challenge set as a PE task and got to 208! Wow, Lucy!
Y2 started their new book last week, 'Giant' by Colin McNaughton and thought this week about speech marks and identifying the spoken words. They had to think about what the... Read more
Year 2 started their new book last week in English called 'Giant' by Colin McNaughton and thought this week about speech marks and identifying the spoken words. They had to... Read more
Design your own super-bear with all proceeds going to the NHS! Click the link and scroll down for details ? https://www.johnlewis.com/content/your-partners-through-it-all/feel-good-friday
Design your own super-bear with all proceeds going to the NHS! Click the link and scroll down for more information ? https://www.johnlewis.com/content/your-partners-through-it-all/feel-good-friday
?Ramneet and Year 1 reading with Miss Connell??
Ramneet and Year 1 reading with Miss Connell?
Riya has been busy using her golden time to make something new out of items she has in the house. Here she has a watermelon pencil pot she made from... Read more
Riya has been busy using her golden time to make something new out of items she has in the house. Here she has a watermelon pencil pot she made from... Read more
Here's Lily enjoying a stroll and finding rabbit holes in a field of bluebells!
Harleen’s been a busy bee making a birthday card for Captain Tom Moore ?. She has been really inspired by him. Such a lovely idea, Harleen!
Please keep sending in your wonderful photos and news to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk We love seeing what your girls are up to!
Please keep sending in your wonderful photos and news to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk We love seeing what your girls are up to!
6C enjoyed showing each other their silly socks during form time today!
6C enjoyed showing each other their silly socks during form time today!
A great competition for all our linguists! https://twitter.com/StephenSpender/status/1255156223848169472
Our amazing Early Years parents got a movement together and donated items for care packages for the NHS staff at Wexham hospital (face creams hand creams etc - as PPE... Read more
You can see Minnie's whole brilliant Beatrix Potter presentation here! https://www.facebook.com/217598038273153/videos/548748519393048/
These Y1 girls are something else! This is Minnie completing her Beatrix Potter challenge and she is accompanied by her little sister Nancy who is in Nursery. Minnie quite rightly... Read more
These Year 1 girls are something else! This is Minnie completing her Beatrix Potter challenge and she is accompanied by her little sister Nancy who is in Nursery. Minnie quite... Read more
Sophia has drawn a great picture of the bog baby on this very rainy afternoon!
Sophia has drawn a great picture of the bog baby on this very rainy afternoon!
An interactive creative writing task on The Giant's Game for Year 7 with Mrs McNally today.
Harleen had a quick science lesson whilst making a pizza from scratch. She discussed how yeast is an organism and how it helps the dough rise. She also enjoyed choosing... Read more
Mia enjoying herself on the trampoline during PE! Apparently the Santa hat helps with flips! #smsspirit ? https://t.co/zJY7g5tSOd
Mia enjoying herself on the trampoline during PE! Apparently the Santa hat helps with flips! #smsspirit ?
Well done to Year 1 for all their hard work so far this week. Here's Scarlett who got 10/10 on her spellings yesterday using the 'or' and 'ore' phonics sounds,... Read more
Make a mug, make a difference campaign is a competition for young people to design a mug that celebrates the NHS. The winning mugs will then be produced by Royal... Read more
Make a mug, make a difference campaign This is a competition for young people to design a mug that celebrates the NHS. The winning mugs will then be produced by... Read more
Early years have been reading the story ‘Bog Baby’. Miss Rose was considering going to find her own pet ‘Bog Baby’ and asked the girls in EYFS if they thought... Read more
Early years have been reading the story ‘Bog Baby’. Miss Rose was considering going to find her own pet ‘Bog Baby’ and asked the girls in EYFS if they thought... Read more
This looks amazing Sofia!! https://twitter.com/sukhysamani/status/1254818959104380929
We thought now might be a good time to get to know our staff better! Next up… Mrs Smith! Name: Mrs Smith Job title: Early Years TA and Forest School... Read more
We thought now might be a good time to get to know our staff better! Next up… Mrs Smith! Name: Mrs Smith Job title: Early Years TA and Forest School... Read more
Feel Good Friday has a sporting theme this week! Follow this link to the blog for information on what to include, and where to send your video this week. We... Read more
?A special birthday for Mrs Kelly today and an Admin happy birthday singalong ? ?
A special birthday for Mrs Kelly today and an Admin happy birthday singalong ?
Another brilliantly confident Beatrix Potter presentation from one of Miss Connell's Year 1 superstars! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/videos/227513525197954/
A brilliantly confident Beatrix Potter presentation from another of Miss Connell’s Year 1 superstars!
Mindful Monday has now been launched. For weekly videos of mindfulness tasks follow the link to this page https://stmarysgx.fireflycloud.net/parental-guide-for-home-learning/supporting-wellbeing/wellbeing-activities
Mindful Monday has now been launched. For weekly videos of mindfulness tasks follow the link to this page https://stmarysgx.fireflycloud.net/parental-guide-for-home-learning/supporting-wellbeing/wellbeing-activities
Ruby, Year 8, takes her exercise in the form of trampolining, ballet dancing and taking 3 mile walks during PE lessons or lunch times with Daisy, the family greyhound. They... Read more
Thank you to Mrs Chahal for these lovely photos of our lovely school ??
At the end of a busy first week back it has been a delight to see all of the Greatest Golden Time challenges you have been completing to enjoy your... Read more
This is Lara, Y1. She has completed her English challenge and created a presentation and a video all about Beatrix Potter. She has presented her facts beautifully in a PowerPoint.... Read more
Mr Haydn-Slater and his form had an online fancy dress quiz after school today! Points were given for the best costume and the best background. Year 10 really enjoyed it!... Read more
This is Lara, Year 1. She has completed her English challenge and created a presentation and a video all about Beatrix Potter. Not only has she listened very carefully to... Read more
Successful scavenger hunt with Year 11! Well done to Faye who was the winner!
Thank you for your brilliant Feel Good Friday- Golden Time Challenge entries!
Here is Camille and Rosie recreating famous Disney scenes in their Drama lesson. Can you see the resemblance?
Here is Camille and Rosie recreating famous Disney scenes in their Drama lesson. Can you see the resemblance?
Tabitha is excited to post her amazing art work and to ‘mail a hug’ for her ‘nana and bumpy’ today ? What a brilliant idea, Tabitha!
Here is Vienna performing for a dance competition for her ballet school - The Susan Handy School of Dancing. Vienna learnt the steps in just three days; she had to... Read more
Maia (Y7) enjoying a spot of exercise and a breath of fresh evening air , after the first day of home schooling (yesterday) ?
Maia (Y7) enjoying a spot of exercise and a breath of fresh evening air , after the first day of home schooling (yesterday) ?
?Abbie in Y11 is making us feel hungry with her cake pops!? ?
Abbie in Y11 is making us feel hungry with her cake pops! ?
Vienna has been enjoying drawing and painting outside, and during the holidays, Vienna enjoyed her Easter Egg Hunt in the garden ??
Well done to Harleen for keeping up with current affairs. She came across Earth Day yesterday and did this lovely painting.
Well done to Harleen for keeping up with current affairs. She came across Earth Day yesterday and did this lovely painting.
Over in Year 5, Eden's had some help with her Science worksheet from her adorable new puppy, and Sofia worked really hard in her online PE lesson!
Don't forget Feel Good Friday challenge! https://stmarysgx.fireflycloud.net/pshce/feelgood-friday/the-challenge-is-set
Don't forget Feel Good Friday challenge! https://stmarysgx.fireflycloud.net/pshce/feelgood-friday/the-challenge-is-set
In Music this term, Y9 are being introduced to BandLab which is a piece of Music software to create their own music. This video is of an MP3 of Year... Read more
In Music this term, Year 9 are being introduced to BandLab which is a piece of Music software to create their own music. At the moment they are following assignments... Read more
Zara made a robot during Golden time this week! She is now waiting for some empty toilet rolls to complete his body! Amazing work, Zara!
Ramneet started a fairy garden with real grass and here are the pictures of her maintaining her garden since the beginning of Easter, taking responsibility and looking after the grass... Read more
Beautiful rainbows by Harleen to show her support for the NHS ?
Beautiful rainbows by Harleen to show her support for the NHS ?
Here's Mia having fun with Miss Rose during her first online Maths lesson yesterday! #smsspirit
Here's Mia having fun with Miss Rose during her first online Maths lesson yesterday! #smsspirit
Lucia in Nursery is doing brilliantly with her homeschooling - well done, Lucia! #smsspirit
Well done Alvina, straight back into online learning! #smsspirit
Well done Alvina, straight back into online learning! #smsspirit
Here's Kimaya having a well-earned break after her live online PE lesson yesterday!
Here's Kimaya having a well-earned break after her live online PE lesson yesterday!
Rebecca and Lucy made an NHS rainbow from the few chalks they had! Thank you NHS ?
Rebecca and Lucy made an NHS rainbow from the few chalks they had! Thank you NHS ?
EYFS have had a great first day of virtual remote learning. Lots of the girls have joined in Miss Rose’s maths lesson and completed their Tuesday Tangram challenge!
Ava, Year 7, has found passion for gardening! She made her own raised bed and is waiting for her seeds to grow! Brilliant, Ava! #smsspirit
"Pulling down the Clouds" - An effective breath and movement practice to encourage children to take some time out (and some deep breaths!) when things get tense, from children's emotional... Read more
"Pulling down the Clouds" - An effective breath and movement practice to encourage children to take some time out (and some deep breaths!) when things get tense, from children's emotional... Read more
?Rosie is enjoying learning from home and seeing her friends! #smsspirit ?
Rosie is enjoying learning from home and seeing her friends! #smsspirit
Miss Warburton's vicar challenged her to make an Easter garden, but as she doesn't have a garden she made one out of cake! Brilliant thinking outside the box, Miss Warburton... Read more
Miss Warburton's vicar challenged her to make an Easter garden, but as she doesn't have a garden she made one out of cake! Brilliant thinking outside the box, Miss Warburton... Read more
Today in their English Reading Lesson with Mrs Williams, Year 8 used Padlet to share their comments on their reading books ?
Today in their English Reading Lesson with Mrs Williams, Year 8 used Padlet to share their comments on their reading books ?
Please continue to send your wonderful news and photos to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk Thank you!
Please continue to send your wonderful news and photos to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk Thank you!
?Welcome to Trinity term! ? #smsspirit?
Welcome to Trinity term ? #smsspirit
Brilliant, girls! https://twitter.com/StMarysScienceD/status/1252199095206281216
Young Minds video - from a child's perspective, what their parents can do to hep them, well worth a watch! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/youngminds_we-asked-young-people-how-can-your-parents-activity-6656132471635214336-nNP0
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/youngminds_we-asked-young-people-how-can-your-parents-activity-6656132471635214336-nNP0 We asked young people: 'How can your parents or carers support you through this pandemic?' This is what they told us.... 10 comments on LinkedIn
Free touch-type read & write accounts for NHS workers https://www.readandspell.com/nhs
Brilliant for staff to see each other this morning in our zoom meeting to discuss Trinity term!
Brilliant for staff to see each other this morning in our zoom meeting to discuss Trinity term!
Well done to Lucy who completed a 5km run in the garden with her family. Amazing, Lucy! ?@StMarysGXPrep
Well done to Lucy who completed a 5km run in the garden with her family. Amazing, Lucy! ?
Please contact our Registrar, Mrs Szczerbiak on registrar@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk if you’d like to discuss a Reception place for your daughter for September 2020.
Please contact our Registrar, Mrs Szczerbiak on registrar@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk if you’d like to discuss a Reception place for your daughter for September 2020.
Congratulations to Ella F in Year 8 who has got through to the second round of judging in @BBCRadio2 500 word story competition. There were 135,000 entries and she’s through... Read more
?Children’s emotional well-being coach Jenni Honeyben has created a series of wonderful videos for children during this unsettling time. Here’s a brilliant one about growing your own tomatoes - so... Read more
Children’s emotional well-being coach Jenni Honeyben has created a series of wonderful videos for children during this unsettling time. Here’s a brilliant one about growing your own tomatoes - so... Read more
Happy Easter ?? https://t.co/EoJ0nRAlx1
Happy Easter ??
How lovely, Holly! https://twitter.com/callkellrae/status/1246842236391829507
Our amazing @StMarysGXPrep teachers ? @GSAUK @ISC_schools @FamiliesChilter @bucks_herald @bucksfreepress “We’re all in this together” ? http://youtu.be/vpfQ8hOdJDM
Did you guess Mrs Smith’s story from the clues? ? Still available to watch here! https://youtu.be/Z2ejH0WRqlI
Did you guess Mrs Smith’s story from the clues? ? Still available to watch here! https://youtu.be/Z2ejH0WRqlI
A great way to end the term yesterday at St Mary's ?#forestschool #smsspirit
A great way to end the term yesterday at St Mary's ?#forestschool #smsspirit
You'll want your hanky handy for this one... our amazing @StMarysGXPrep teachers ? https://youtu.be/vpfQ8hOdJDM
You'll want your hanky handy for this one... our amazing Prep teachers ? https://youtu.be/vpfQ8hOdJDM Having been challenged by one of my pupils, I called upon some friends to help deliver... Read more
Amazing trenches cake made by Olivia, Year 9, inspired by her work on life in the trenches. Amazing! #smsspirit
Amazing trenches cake made by Olivia, Year 9, inspired by her work on life in the trenches. Amazing! #smsspirit
?Staff gathered on zoom at 1.30pm to sing the traditional St Mary’s dismissal song! Thank you Mrs Phillips and Mr Cox for organising and accompanying! ? #smsspirit ? ?
Staff gathered on zoom at 1.30pm to sing the traditional St Mary’s dismissal song! Thank you Mrs Phillips and Mr Cox for organising and accompanying! ? #smsspirit ?
Here is Leah with the cookies she baked for her Science experiment!
Sisters Eden, Year 5, and Savannah, Year 7, have been keeping busy this week! #smsspirit
Here’s Harleen with some Year 3 friends, logged on today to follow Mrs Hemsworth’s tutorial on firefly! Great work, girls! Harleen’s also making the most of the sunshine. She has... Read more
Vienna, Year 5, has been Kickboxing on Tuesdays Via online Zoom App, and cooking at home making cakes! Good work, Vienna! #smsspirit
Lily-May in Year 6 on her shared pony yesterday for PE after mucking out! #smsspirit
Lily-May in Year 6 on her shared pony yesterday for PE after mucking out! #smsspirit
Harleen did a science experiment looking at germs and the importance of washing and keeping our hands clean. She was amazed with the results! Excellent work, Harleen! @StMarysScienceD #smsspirit
Getting to know you...!! It's Miss Snaith! Name: Heidi Snaith Job title: Director of ICT and Systems Management I started at SMS in: September 2010 Full answers here! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/
Getting to know you...!! It's Miss Snaith! Name: Heidi Snaith Job title: Director of ICT and Systems Management I started at SMS in: September 2010 My favourite thing about SMS... Read more
Zoya with her Y7 F&N homework . Homemade chicken goujons - ‘These are so yummy’ Yum! ? #smsspirit
Oh wow those look delicious, Zoya! ? https://twitter.com/shazia2o/status/1244653518172151809
Virtual meeting for the girls of Year 2. It was so nice for the girls to reconnect! #smsspirit
Virtual meeting for the girls of Year 2. It was so nice for the girls to reconnect! #smsspirit
(2/2) Story time with Mrs Smith Here are some clues about the last story of the week: The main character is a badger He’s always hungry He finds an item... Read more
(1/2) Story time with Mrs Smith This week I will be recording three more stories so Keep a look out on my YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCefXhCZCC2B7HtzyFoYhDkg If there are any other... Read more
Story time with Mrs Smith This week I will be recording three more stories so Keep a look out on my YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCefXhCZCC2B7HtzyFoYhDkg If there are any other stories... Read more
Harleen, Y3, has been enjoying her time with her family, cooking/baking, arts & crafts, reading and enjoying the garden. Every night is movie night! Here she is today with Mrs... Read more
Harleen, Y3, has been enjoying her time with her family, cooking/baking, arts & crafts, reading and enjoying the garden. Every night is movie night! Here she is today with Mrs... Read more
Getting to know you....! Head over to facebook for Miss Connell's full answers! https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/ Name: Miss Connell Job title: Year 1 Teacher and Gymnastics Coach I started at SMS: at... Read more
Getting to know you....! Name: Miss Connell Job title: Year 1 Teacher and Gymnastics Coach I started at SMS: at Easter in 2014 My favourite thing about SMS is: the... Read more
Prep girls - look out for information from Miss Sweeney on an Easter Competition!
Here’s Scarlett enjoying story time with Mrs Smith on Friday! Please continue to send your wonderful photos and news this week to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk Thank you and have a wonderful week.
Here’s Scarlett enjoying story time with Mrs Smith on Friday! Please continue to send your wonderful photos and news this week to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk Thank you and have a wonderful week.
Here is Miss Heath on her evening run, taking inspiration from her Year 2 class. First week done and grateful to be safe. Thankful for all those doing everything to... Read more
Today in their Teams live lesson, Mrs Williams gave Year 12 Media students feedback on the blogs they have been working on for their coursework.
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Lessons with Mrs McNally today! @StMaryGXEnglish
This week, along with her studying, Alessia has had a Skype piano lesson, has done the Joe Wicks workout every morning, played badminton with her sister at break time and... Read more
Amber's enjoying painting this afternoon! #smsspirit
Amber's enjoying painting this afternoon! #smsspirit
A message from Mrs Carney: Keeping connected in these very strange times is so vital to our health and wellbeing! With this in mind, I have recorded a short video... Read more
A message from Mrs Carney: Keeping connected in these very strange times is so vital to our health and wellbeing! With this in mind, I have recorded a short video... Read more
English done. Maths done. Golden time this afternoon. Time for Elodie to check out for the weekend! Amazing work this week, Elodie! #smsspirit
Georgia O'Keeffe inspired Art lesson for Marina this morning! ? #smsspirit
Georgia O'Keeffe inspired Art lesson for Marina this morning! ? #smsspirit
Thank you so much for all the amazing photos and videos you have sent in this week - please keep it up! And how better to start the day than... Read more
Thank you so much for all the amazing photos and videos you have sent in this week - please keep it up! And how better to start the day than... Read more
Mrs Phillips in Mission Control! ??
Mrs Phillips in Mission Control! ?? @StMarysExpArts
Fantastic moves from Amelie, Year 7, during her PE lesson at home! #smsspirit @StMarysGXSports https://t.co/5ldO2O9uPw
Élodie practising mindfulness in the garden! #smsspirit
Élodie practising mindfulness in the garden! #smsspirit
Head over to our facebook page for an incredible Swing Band video with a timely message! @StMarysExpArts https://www.facebook.com/smsgx/
Incredible Swing Band and an important and timely message!
Ramneet’s off to a flying start this morning with her dad and Joe Wicks, a great way to start the day! #smsspirit
Ramneet’s off to a flying start this morning with her dad and Joe Wicks, a great way to start the day! #smsspirit
Well done Lucia that’s amazing! @StMarysGXPrep https://twitter.com/tarynscaravaca/status/1242931223938379778
?Chloe having a skype piano lesson with Mrs Wheeler ? #smsspirit ?
Chloe having a skype piano lesson with Mrs Wheeler ? #smsspirit
Safa, Year 5, has had a busy day and is now having a ride in the garden to keep herself active and enjoy in the sunshine #smsspirit
Safa, Year 5, has had a busy day and is now having a ride in the garden to keep herself active and enjoy in the sunshine #smsspirit
Years 7, 11, 12 & 13 have been set a PSHCE task - a 10 minute daily Golden Time Challenge (details are accessible for all year groups in the Your... Read more
Y7, 11, 12 & 13 have been set a PSHCE task - a 10 min daily Golden Time Challenge (details are accessible for all year groups on Firefly) So Mrs... Read more
Mrs Smith is doing story time! After a full day of homeschooling, Elodie loved listening to a lovely story. Amazing idea Mrs Smith, keep it up! ?
Harleen had her first Skype piano lesson with Miss Stokes and it went really well. Miss Stokes’ delivery was brilliant! #smsspirt
Harleen had her first Skype piano lesson with Miss Stokes and it went really well. Miss Stokes’ delivery was brilliant! @StMarysExpArts #smsspirit
A moment in Mrs Williams's household today: Mr Haydn-Slater teaching an online lesson; Lawrence taking a break from uni work; Emma doing an online French lesson with her classmates; Chiara... Read more
A moment in Mrs Williams's household today: Mr Haydn-Slater teaching an online lesson; Lawrence taking a break from uni work; Emma doing an online French lesson with classmates; Chiara and... Read more
Miss Rose still going strong with her daily Joe Wicks PE lesson!
Miss Rose still going strong with her daily Joe Wicks PE lesson!
Yesterday Lucy worked hard on maths and Humanities and then it was time for a bit of cooking and swimming! Fabulous photos! #smsspirit
Here are some pictures of Sofia’s day! She was busy in the morning doing some school work. In the afternoon she enjoyed doing PE following the Joe Wicks youtube video,... Read more
Mrs Williams' household on a much appreciated breath of fresh air at the end of a day of learning online!
Mrs Williams' household on a much appreciated breath of fresh air at the end of a day of learning online!
Fabulous picture of Cayelin enjoying some outside time with her dad and brother after a day of homeschooling and dad working from home. Mum says; If it wasn’t for lockdown,... Read more
Fab pic of Cayelin enjoying some outside time with her dad and brother after a day of homeschooling and dad working from home. Mum says; If it wasn’t for lockdown,... Read more
?Lily’s still not feeling to well, but managed a short walk for her PE lesson today ?? #smsspirit ?
Lily’s still not feeling to well, but managed a short walk for her PE lesson today ?? #smsspirit
Katherine enjoyed an hour long bike ride yesterday evening after her first day of remote learning! Well done, Katherine! #smsspirit
Katherine enjoyed an hour long bike ride yesterday evening after her first day of remote learning! Well done, Katherine! #smsspirit
Year 7 and 8 were tasked with making miniature books today - look at these! #smsspirit
Diya made the most of the sunshine today and made an amazing solar-powered car! Here it is in action... #smsspirit https://t.co/Mte0mloq8T
Mrs Smith tried yoga for the first time today! She loved it and will definitely be adding it to her daily routine!
Diya made excellent use of the sun today and made solar powered car! Wow! Videos to follow... #smsspirit
Rounders proved less successful than rugby for her Cara and her teammates! #smsspirit @StMarysGXSports
Rounders proved less successful than rugby for her Cara and her teammates! #smsspirit
She couldn't get on Firefly but that didn't stop Darcey from doing her Science lesson - she classified all the animals she found in her back garden. Great fun in... Read more
Thank you for the amazing photos that have been sent today! Here's Leah enjoying some time doing light exercise on a family walk, with the beautiful tree she discovered. Stunning!
Thank you for the amazing photos that have been sent today! Here's Leah enjoying some time doing light exercise on a family walk, with the beautiful tree she discovered. Stunning!
We thought now might be a good time to get to know our staff better! First up… Mr Dodd! Name: James Dodd Job title: Assistant Head I started at SMS... Read more
Name: James Dodd Job title: Assistant Head I started at SMS in: 2014 My favourite thing about SMS is: Seeing the students have fun on trips or playing sport A... Read more
We thought now might be a good time to get to know our staff better! First up… Mr Dodd!
?Mrs Williams had a reading lesson with Year 8 on Teams, and here are the books they were reading today!?
Mrs Williams had a reading lesson with Year 8 on Teams, and here are the books they were reading today!
Free audio stories from David Walliams!
Free audio stories from David Walliams!
?Miss Warburton’s not letting these strange times mess with her meat-free Mondays! Egg sandwich for lunch and a vegetable pasta for tea ???
Miss Warburton’s not letting these strange time mess with her meat-free Mondays! Egg sandwich for lunch and a vegetable pasta for tea ??
Day 1 of homeschooling for Marina and she was on sum dog at 7.45am- long may it continue! PE today was 30 minutes of gardening in the sunshine. Keep it... Read more
Day 1 of homeschooling for Marina and she was on sum dog at 7.45am- long may it continue! PE today was 30 minutes of gardening in the sunshine. Keep it... Read more
?Cara was playing rugby in her Y11 PE lesson today as per instruction, but her two team opponents didn’t understand fair play! ??? #smsspirit ?
Cara was playing rugby in her Y11 PE lesson today as per instruction, but her two team opponents didn’t understand fair play! ??? #smsspirit @StMarysGXSports
Hermione's enjoyed her first day of home-school with daddy! #smsspirit
Hermione's enjoying her first day of home-school with daddy! #smsspirit
Gabby and Georgie have had a very active first day of home-schooling! Here they are learning French using Linguascope, and doing PE in the sunshine to start the day! Brilliant,... Read more
GCSE PE for Maddi and she’s getting some netball practice in! @StMarysGXSports #smsspirit https://t.co/oSHOiZO1UI
Mrs Taylor and her son Tristan have been busy making rainbows and cards which they have been delivering to all of our neighbours (most of whom are elderly) - they... Read more
Teachers are sharing their days, too! Here’s what lunch break looks like for Mrs Williams and family!
Over the weekend Lilia had fun with some Lego constructing and made Harry Potter’s Hogwarts Express. This morning Lilia and Jasmine have been busy doing some English with St Mary’s... Read more
Elodie's started off the day with Joe Wicks and now onto French! You're an inspiration, Elodie! Don't forget to send your photos and activities to cpanayiotou@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk #smsspirit
Yes go girls! So important to keep moving! https://twitter.com/dinadonut/status/1242038937343975427
Jessie and Scarlett Finn having their PE lesson in the sunshine with Joe Wicks this morning #smsspirit
Jessie and Scarlett having their PE lesson in the sunshine with Joe Wicks this morning ?? #smsspirit
Brilliant idea, well done girls! https://twitter.com/dinadonut/status/1241783635717558274
A healthy mind in a healthy body! New 3k daily routine for Elodie. Amazing! @StMarysGXPrep #smsspirit
A healthy mind in a healthy body! New 3k daily routine for Elodie. Amazing! #smsspirit
Harleen’s been getting some exercise whilst riding her bike on this wonderful sunny day! Keep it up, Harleen! Huge thanks to mum for sharing #smsspirit ?
Harleen’s been getting some exercise whilst riding her bike on this wonderful sunny day! Keep it up, Harleen! Huge thanks to mum for sharing #smsspirit ?
Free yoga until 1st April- brilliant for mind and body. Dear Down Dog Community, Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many people are avoiding gathering in large groups, including at yoga... Read more
(2/2) It might be your daughter in her onesie at her laptop, or maybe you’ve taken some learning into the garden “Forest School” style. Please tag the school, whether it’s... Read more
(1/2) St Mary’s the building may be closing, but St Mary’s School is carrying on in our true spirited style! We would absolutely love it if you could share your... Read more
St Mary’s the building may be closing, but St Mary’s School is carrying on in our true spirited style! We would absolutely love it if you could share your learning... Read more
This morning, at 8.50am, you could quite possibly hear across the whole of South Bucks... A Million Dreams..! Windows and doors were opened and music rang out across the school.... Read more
This morning, at 8.50am, you could quite possibly hear across the whole of South Bucks... A Million Dreams..! We didn't gather together of course, but the windows and doors were... Read more
Our amazing Prep girls have made beautiful cards with lovely messages for the Swarthmore House residents, to be delivered soon!
Our amazing @StMarysGXPrep girls have made beautiful cards with lovely messages for the Swarthmore House residents, to be delivered soon!
There has been joyous singing throughout the school this morning (more on that in a bit!) and Year 11 have taken the opportunity to sign each other's shirts ?
Year 1 and 2 went on an Egg Hunt this morning... even the rain couldn't dampen their spirits! Huge thanks to the SMA for providing all these eggs, something for... Read more
Year 11 are rapping and keeping spirits up! “We love you SMS - you really are the best!”
Year 11 are rapping and keeping spirits up! “We love you SMS - you really are the best!” https://t.co/IRJ2lRhO3I
Year 4 were due to give their class assembly all about Anglo Saxons this morning. They couldn’t perform it and due to absence, couldn’t film the script BUT they did... Read more
Year 4 were due to give their class assembly all about Anglo Saxons this morning. They couldn’t perform it and due to absence, couldn’t film the script BUT they did... Read more
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As Year 7 Enterprise Day continues, the girls are now designing their own reusable water bottles.
As Year 7 Enterprise Day continues, the girls are now designing their own reusable water bottles.
The Year 7 Enterprise Day is well under way with ideas aplenty! The environment is featuring heavily with our young entrepreneurs with ideas to cut plastic use and #ReduceReuseRecycle
We are refusing to let #COVID19 dampen spirits this morning as the girls are singing in their forms in lieu of assembly. The uplifting sounds of 'Count on Me', 'You've... Read more
Despite the Spring Concert being cancelled, rehearsals are still continuing albeit with reduced numbers. All rehearsals this week are being recorded. Clarinet Choir have worked so hard and are making... Read more
Despite the Spring Concert being cancelled, rehearsals are still continuing albeit with reduced numbers. Rehearsals this week are being recorded. Clarinet Choir have worked so hard and are making a... Read more
What an exciting discovery for Year 4 today! They heard that a dragon had abandoned a dragon’s egg in the Prep playground. Year 4 took it in to care for... Read more
What an exciting discovery for Year 4 today! They heard that a dragon had abandoned a dragon’s egg in the Prep playground. Year 4 took it in to care for... Read more
What beautiful spring flowers and a lovely sunny day! And our EYFS building is looking good too!
Absolutely brilliant! https://twitter.com/StMarysGXPrep/status/1239488056257904641
Congratulations to all the @StMarysGXPrep girls for their beautiful art work that was entered into the Chiltern Decorative and Fine Arts Society Competition. St Mary's was awarded two Highly Commended,... Read more
Congratulations to our U11 Tumblers who both qualify for Nationals!!??????? Amazing work!
And the U13 team came 3rd at BSGA Milano national Finals ???????
Huge congratulations to the U11 Gym Squad on gaining 5th place in the BSGA Milano National Finals ?????
And your ISA National Plate Champions are... St Mary’s!! A fantastic 10-8 victory. Amazing work, girls!
Incredible ? https://twitter.com/stmarysgxsports/status/1238498563597926405
Amazing!!! ?? https://twitter.com/stmarysgxsports/status/1238485118148382720
Year 12 still going! Well done girls!
Year 12 still going! Well done girls!
?Look at this building! Incredible progress, it’s looking amazing. ?
Look at this building! Incredible progress, it’s looking amazing.
Keep cycling girls! #coasttocoast #SportRelief2020 https://t.co/U0yjEA5fL3
The @StMarysGXPrep girls have been hopping, skipping, running and jumping enthusiastically around the sports hall to cover a mile for Sport Relief! Mr Dodd was testing their catching skills too... Read more
Well done U13 netballers, a win against King Alfred School and they are through to the Bowl!
Keep cycling girls! #coasttocoast #sportrelief2020
Good luck to our U11 and U13 gymnasts competing at the Milano National Finals in Stoke on Trent today and tomorrow, and to the girls competing in the Regional Acrobatics... Read more
Good luck to our U11 and U13 gymnasts competing at the Milano National Finals in Stoke on Trent today and tomorrow, and to the girls competing in the Regional Acrobatics... Read more
Senior Assembly was a very sporty affair this morning as we got behind #SportRelief2020. Various staff members were challenged to beat sporting records and year 12 got on their exercise... Read more
Scarisbrick School next! Go team!
This amazing team is at the ISA U13 Netball NATIONAL Finals at the Rugby School - good luck, girls!
This amazing team is at the ISA U13 Netball NATIONAL Finals at the Rugby School - good luck, girls!
Fruit kebabs with yummy sauces going down an absolute treat in Prep this breaktime! @StMarysGXPrep #sportrelief
As part of #scienceweek, the Senior girls are in Houses solving a series of problems in order to gain the correct code to unlock the padlock! Challenging stuff but swiftly... Read more
As part of #scienceweek, the Senior girls are in Houses solving a series of problems in order to gain the correct code to unlock the padlock! Challenging stuff but swiftly... Read more
So much brilliant fun and learning yesterday for Prep's Science Day - lots more photos here! https://www.facebook.com/pg/smsgx/photos/?tab=album&album_id=3134265039939757
Brilliant fun and lots of learning during Science Day yesterday, in Prep! #scienceweek Brilliant fun and lots of learning during Science Day yesterday, in Prep! #scienceweek
It almost felt like Spring today! ??
The girls in Year 6 have been getting creative in their designs of diverse animals for #scienceweek! From elephant bees to a “gizeorn” (giraffe / zebra / unicorn in case... Read more
The girls in Year 6 have been getting creative in their designs of diverse animals for #scienceweek! From elephant bees to a “gizeorn” (giraffe / zebra / unicorn in case... Read more
Year 12 are enjoying the Higher Education Exhibit at Brunel University, West London.
A busy morning for the Prep girls as they continue making bug hotels and bird feeders, taking part in a Sublime Science workshop and building towers out of marshmallows! #scienceweek
A stunning day for Year 9's trip to @kewgardens!
As #scienceweek continues Mr Hopkins shared with the senior girls that it is not just science week, science is with us every day and in everything that we do! Over... Read more
It's #scienceweek and the Senior girls are in Houses planning an escape by solving puzzles to unlock the key!
It's #scienceweek and the Senior girls are in Houses planning an escape by solving puzzles to unlock the key!
Year 10 and 11 Scholars are meeting for lunch to talk about their chosen topics they’ve been investigating.
Year 10 and 11 Scholars are meeting for lunch to talk about their chosen topics they’ve been investigating.
Mr Hopkins got the @StMarysGXPrep girls thinking in assembly this morning about the fact that science is around us all the time, not just for Science Week! They discovered that... Read more
Mrs Brereton introduced the Prep theme for #scienceweek today - Our Diverse Planet, and showed the girls an experiment with water and a ball - have a go at home,... Read more
St Mary's is pleased to be hosting a PSHCE CPD day on 24th March for colleagues to network and discuss some of the key issues relating to PSHCE, especially considering... Read more
St Mary's is pleased to be hosting a PSHCE CPD day for colleagues to network and discuss some of the key issues relating to PSHCE, especially considering the statutory changes... Read more
What a beautiful day for roofing an EYFS building!
Prep Open Morning Nursery to Year 6 Friday 24th April 10.00-10.15 Welcome10.15-11.30 Tours of Prep11.30-12.00 Refreshments & Questions Register to attend: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/
It was a pleasure to welcome local author, Andy Huxtable, to talk to @StMarysGXPrep girls about his new book, The Cake, the first in a series about an ant called... Read more
And we're off...! To celebrate #worldbookday Y7 will undertake a literary journey by reading a section of the book Cloud Busting by @malorieblackman at the start of each lesson -... Read more
More incredible costumes across the school for World Book Day.
Some great costumes for World Book Day in Senior House! The judging has been done... winner to be revealed on Monday!
The Year 3 girls are being "revolting children" singing "revolting rhymes" in their Matilda @Perform4Schools workshop!
As part of Literary Week and #WorldBookDay, the Prep girls have been taking part in @Perform4Schools workshops. Year 4 have been testing their performance skills in this lively workshop –... Read more
Mrs McNally enthralled us all with her enlightening assembly this morning tying in poetry, science and religion. Did you all guess what her World Book Day character was? Poor Mr... Read more
Amazing!!! ? https://twitter.com/tarynscaravaca/status/1235488054367969281
Our budding Year 4 Mathematicians visited @GayhurstSchool on Monday for their Maths Challenge. The girls were busy solving maths puzzles, completing advanced maths calculations and having fun all in the... Read more
Huge congratulations to recent “Old Girl” Lizzy who has been voted President of the Student Union at @FalmouthUni Lizzy created this amazing campaign video to help her win votes, and... Read more
Huge congratulations to recent “Old Girl” Lizzy who has been voted President of the Student Union at Falmouth University. Lizzy created this amazing campaign video to help her win votes,... Read more
Concentration and energy were exuded in equal amounts as the girls put their literary knowledge to the test in the Prep House Book Quiz this afternoon!
In preparation for World Book Day, Year 8 made bookmarks for each other!
As part of Literary Week in Prep, each year group completed an activity based on “Meerkat Mail” and then shared it with the rest of Prep this afternoon. Great work,... Read more
We look forward to welcoming you to our School in Action Open Day tomorrow from 9.30am! https://www.facebook.com/events/169290174357459/
Excitement is mounting for the finalists of our House Poetry Competition; the two best performers will recite their poem to the whole of the Prep School on Friday!
Excitement is mounting for the finalists of our House Poetry Competition; the two best performers will recite their poem to the whole of the Prep School on Friday!
It's Literary Week in Prep, and Year 5 have just introduced all the Prep girls to Meerkat Mail - which will be the focus of their activities this week, we... Read more
We look forward to welcoming you to our School in Action Open Day on Wednesday from 9.30am! https://www.facebook.com/events/169290174357459/
Prep Book Club are excited to read The Beast of Buckingham Palace by David Walliams during this half term!
Prep Book Club are excited to read The Beast of Buckingham Palace by @davidwalliams during this half term!
The SMA are really excited to welcome you to the ‘Chairman’s Leaving Ball’ All are welcome! Please follow the link on the parentmail to buy tickets or contact the school... Read more
The SMA are really excited to welcome you to the ‘Chairman’s Leaving Ball’ All are welcome! Please follow the link on the parentmail to buy tickets or contact the school... Read more
Congratulations to.... Temple West for winning House Music!
Congratulations to.... Temple West for winning House Music! @StMarysExpArts
An active floor... what fun even for our Early Years teachers!! @StMarysGXPrep
Our Whole School in Action Day is next week - Wednesday 4th March, from 9.30am, all are welcome! Please register your interest in attending here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hK-ipjFjlkugaHYuI9-ZUlaSbWwKvKNHqlQmMsGTfqdUMUNCUDZFMDNUSkxNSlYyRzlYUlJRRTk5Qy4u
The Early Years girls are helping to try out some ideas for our new building - the interactive floor is proving popular!
The Early Years girls are helping to try out some ideas for our new building - the interactive floor is proving popular!
If you were in the GX vicinity this lunchtime you probably heard the shouting and cheering from our Prep girls as they competed in pancake flipping and pancake relay races!
Get ready for some #pancakeday fun this lunchtime @StMarysGXPrep!
As we commence the A Level Art mock today, watch this space for extraordinary, ambitious outcomes being created by our talented girls.
As we commence the A Level Art mock today, watch this space for extraordinary, ambitious outcomes being created by our talented girls.
Our Whole School in Action Day is Wednesday 4th March from 9.30am, all are welcome! Please register your interest in attending here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hK-ipjFjlkugaHYuI9-ZUlaSbWwKvKNHqlQmMsGTfqdUMUNCUDZFMDNUSkxNSlYyRzlYUlJRRTk5Qy4u
?What a sight (and site!) to come back to after half term - EYFS building looking amazing! ?
What a sight (and site!) to come back to after half term - EYFS building looking amazing!
It’s a bit rainy but if you look closely you can see a roof on our new EYFS building!
Following the success of our evening with author DJ Kelly, we are excited to announce that our next lecture in the Gwyneth Bebb programme will be delivered by Baroness Emma... Read more
The eco-team need your crisp packets! Collect them over half term (and don't fold them) and bring them back to school after half term for recycling! Details of the scheme... Read more
We need your crisp packets! The eco-team are launching a crisp packet recycling scheme after half term and would like to encourage girls to save their crisp packets up over... Read more
In RS, Y8 have been studying Judaism. These are artistic representations of what they considered the most important part of the story of Moses. They created an artistic piece along... Read more
In Religious Studies, Year 8 have been studying Judaism. These are artistic representations of what they considered the most important part of the story of Moses. The students created an... Read more
At our next Stay & Play on Thursday 21st May you will be able to meet our cute just-hatched ducklings! If you would be interested in attending please register your... Read more
Congratulations Year 10 on a fantastic Expressive Arts evening with amazing music, drama, art and food! @StMarysExpArts
A brilliant Thinking Skills morning with lots of local schools, here at St Mary's - we could hear those brains ticking! @StMarysGXPrep
Some of our Early Years girls feeling the love today! ?
It's been a busy morning in Prep! Year 1 have been making castles, and the Thinking Skills girls have been building bridges and working out tangrams! @StMarysGXPrep
***Year 10 Expressive Arts Celebration Evening is tonight!*** Year 10 have been working hard for this showcase which is 6 – 7.15pm in the Senior Hall. Parents and friends are... Read more
***Y10 Expressive Arts Celebration Evening is tonight!*** Y10 have been working hard for this evening's showcase - 6 – 7.15pm in the Senior Hall. Parents and friends are welcome, no... Read more
Thinking Skills morning is off to a great start!
What a difference two days (in the construction of a new Early Years building) makes...!
Thinking Skills morning is off to a great start! @StMarysGXPrep
An incredible performance from our Elite Dance Squad last Friday, as they performed at the Wycombe Swan as part of the 'One More Time' Showcase of Dance Talent within the... Read more
In Forest School the girls learnt about a few birds that live around the school: blue tits, long tailed coal tit, black birds, wren birds and many more! They then... Read more
***Y10 Expressive Arts Celebration Evening tomorrow!*** Thursday 13th February, 6 – 7.15pm in the Senior Hall. Parents and friends are welcome, no tickets needed. •Displays of artwork / sketchbooks and... Read more
***Year 10 Expressive Arts Celebration Evening tomorrow!*** Thursday 13th February, 6 – 7.15pm in the Senior Hall. Parents and friends are welcome, no tickets needed. Refreshments available. •Displays of artwork... Read more
Y6 had an excellent time at Sky Academy Studios on Monday. The girls went up to 4 studios and created an idea to help combat pollution in our oceans. As... Read more
Y7 put so much effort into their Medieval Theme Park projects this half term in History. Highlights included Rollercoasters that pelted visitors with rotten fruit, a restaurant that only sold... Read more
Y7 put so much effort into their Medieval Theme Park projects this half term in History. Highlights included Rollercoasters that pelted visitors with rotten fruit, a restaurant that only sold... Read more
Our gymnasts performed brilliantly at the Floor & Vault Regionals Competition with the U13s winning second place, and our U11 team coming in first! Huge congratulations to both teams and... Read more
Our EYFS building nearly has a floor!
?Some stunning performances this morning at House music. ?
Some stunning performances this morning at House music.
The Prep girls were totally absorbed during our talk about sustainability from @HolroydHowe on Friday, and learnt lots of fascinating facts about the amount of food rubbish we create in... Read more
This Thursday is the Y10 Expressive Arts Celebration Evening 6 – 7.15pm in the Senior Hall. Parents and friends are welcome, no tickets needed. •Displays of artwork / sketchbooks and... Read more
This Thursday is... The Year 10 Expressive Arts Celebration Evening 6 – 7.15pm in the Senior Hall. Parents and friends are welcome, no tickets needed. Refreshments available. •Displays of artwork... Read more
On Friday, some Year 6 girls got to try on a World War 2 gas mask, as they tried to imagine what it would have been like during the war.
?A taste of what our dancers got up to on Friday! From the very talented Mrs Williams ? ?? ? ?https://youtu.be/MurX0e-Zzvo? ‘One More Time’ is a showcase of Dance Talent... Read more
A taste of what our dancers got up to on Friday! From the very talented Mrs Williams ? ?? https://youtu.be/MurX0e-Zzvo
Loads of energy at Young Voices! https://t.co/AByRMTa4t5
Loads of energy at Young Voices!
Our incredible elite dancers at #onemoretime2020
Our incredible elite dancers at #onemoretime2020 https://t.co/0Ngq1wmIE8
Warming up for Young Voices. Go St Mary’s!
Warming up for Young Voices- go St Mary’s!
Good luck to the U11 and U13 teams competing at the gymnastics Floor and Vault Regionals, here at St Mary's School this Sunday!
Good luck to the U11 and U13 teams competing at the gymnastics Floor and Vault Regionals, here at St Mary's School this Sunday!
And they're off! Good luck for Young Voices, girls!
And they're off! Good luck for Young Voices, girls!
Maths meetings for Prep parents this afternoon to help them understand our scheme of work and how they can support their girls at home @StMarysGXPrep
A beautiful day for the Prep girls to enjoy the fabulous equipment on the playground, and good progress being made on our new EYFS building too!
Incredible cupcake decorating for the girls this lunchtime courtesy of @HolroydHowe ?
Delicious cookies and donuts to kick off Latham's fund-raising for the @MSAtrust at breaktime!
Our Prep girls had a brilliant afternoon yesterday participating in various sponsored events including being silent for 15 minutes and walking a mile!
Popcorn at the ready for the lunchtime film for Senior girls!
Lots of activities going on for Prep girls this lunchtime for Temple West’s money raising efforts! https://t.co/IMcjElpBYO
3/3 wins for this team! Amazing!
?incredible, girls! https://twitter.com/StMarysGXSports/status/1225027135754186752
Brilliant stuff - SMS girls looking very engaged! https://twitter.com/bucksbookaward/status/1225027318390972421
amazing! https://twitter.com/StMarysGXSports/status/1225014900017246208
Chicken nuggets and mozzarella dippers on offer from Temple West this break time as they raise money for @GOSHCharity ?
Biscuit decorating for our Prep girls this lunchtime, with Kirk!
Tuesday is off to a tasty start as Kirk sold pizza slices at breaktime in aid of @WWF_Australia for Charities Week!
We are excited to announce that our next lecture in the Gwyneth Bebb programme will be delivered by Baroness @EmmaPidding on 5th March- follow the link for more information and... Read more
Butler are continuing their efforts this lunchtime, raising money for @CR_UK, with activities including a film for the Prep girls, and hair braiding!
Whole School in Action Day - Wednesday 4th March. An Open Day where the school will be at work. 09.30-13.00 for Senior House 09.30-12.00 for Prep Department Register here: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/
Charity Week is off to a sweet start with Butler's cake sale in aid of @CR_UK
Charity Week is off to a sweet start with Butler's cake sale in aid of Cancer Research.
Another student inspired by her CORI project lessons. Emily has been out collecting litter in the local area in an attempt to care for the local environment. Well done!
Another student inspired by her CORI project lessons. Emily has been out collecting litter in the local area in an attempt to care for the local environment. Well done!
An outstanding Soloists’ Concert last night, with performances of an exceptionally high standard - it was an honour to accompany you all. So many stars in the making! (Mrs Phillips)
Congratulations to all of our Year 2 girls and our visitors who sat the Year 3 Scholarship assessments this week. Working a year ahead, all of the girls did well... Read more
Congratulations to all of our Year 2 girls and our visitors who sat the Year 3 Scholarship assessments this week. Working a year ahead, all of the girls did well... Read more
House Netball is in full swing!
Year 9 are busy today with Enterprise Day! The girls have been tasked with designing and pitching the concept for a new app, considering the four Ps of Marketing: Price,... Read more
Amazing spread today @HolroydHowe
Year 5 have been learning all about the wonderful world of William Shakespeare! The girls were set a homework task to research as many facts as they could about the... Read more
Y10 Artists are currently studying the work of Georgia O'Keeffe as part of their 'Organic Forms' project. It is wonderful to oversee the development of their technical skills using acrylic... Read more
Year 3 had a great day yesterday visiting the Roald Dahl Museum. They explored the gallery and they learned about editing skills before getting the opportunity to edit some of... Read more
Soloists Concert is this Thursday, 7pm-8.30pm with refreshments in between. The girls have been rehearsing hard and are sounding amazing! No tickets necessary, we look forward to seeing you on... Read more
2/2 ... then eagle-eyed Mrs Cobb spotted it! We can crown her chief tooth-finder! And Charlotte won't miss a visit from the tooth fairy. What a dramatic Toothsday in Prep!
1/2 Brace yourselves... there was a brush with disaster on the Prep playground today! Charlotte lost her very first tooth... then she actually lost it! Everyone was scouring the playground... Read more
A warm welcome to all the girls here today for scholarship assessments!
A warm welcome to all the girls here today for scholarship assessments!
A huge thank you to Dominic Grieve who came in to talk to our Sixth Form today about his career, Brexit and life after being an MP!
Our tour guides are ready, and we are all set to welcome you to our Prep Open Morning today from 10.00-12.00!
Year 13 English group on the set of the Yard Players' Twelfth Night yesterday, at the Brockley Jack Theatre in London.
Prep Open Morning is tomorrow! We look forward to welcoming you from 10am, you can register here https://stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/
Amazing for our Year 7s to meet Lucy Hawking at @MaltmansGreen this afternoon! @StMaryGXLibrary
Multi-skills going well with @StMarysGXPrep @DairHouseSchool and @StHelens_Prep
As part of their Options Day today, Year 9 have enjoyed some interactive "speed dating" style activities where they find out information about various GCSE subjects.
Always so nice to welcome Old Girls back to St Mary's! Chaya popped by and told us about her English course at Bournemouth Uni, her hopes to go into publishing,... Read more
Always so nice to welcome Old Girls back to St Mary's! Chaya popped by and told us about her English course at Bournemouth Uni, her hopes to go into publishing,... Read more
Looking forward to welcoming @DairHouseSchool and @StHelens_Prep this afternoon for Multi-Skills with Year 1 and 2!
?Next up for Year 9 Options Day, Policy Adviser, Ellie Szczerbiak, who advises on financial stability EU exit at HM Treasury- whose role is very diverse. Again lots more for... Read more
Next up for Year 9 Options Day, Policy Adviser, Ellie Szczerbiak, who advises on financial stability EU exit at HM Treasury- whose role is very diverse. Again lots more for... Read more
?Fascinating talk from Mr Sendall for Year 9 Options Day- Mr Sendall is a Barrister specialising in employment, and also a part time professional photographer! Very thought provoking for these... Read more
Fascinating talk from Mr Sendall for Year 9 Options Day- Mr Sendall is a Barrister specialising in employment, and also a part time professional photographer! Very thought provoking for these... Read more
Year 7 Geographers are busy making Bug Hotels this morning! The girls are aiming to use only biodegradable materials and hope to attract some bugs by camouflaging their structure with... Read more
?These lovely bears are looking forward to their new homes with Year 6, after the assessment day! ?
These lovely bears are looking forward to their new homes with Year 6, after the assessment day!
?Beautiful skies over St Mary’s this morning as we await the lovely Year 6 girls for Year 7 assessment day!?
Beautiful skies over St Mary’s this morning as we await the lovely Year 6 girls for Year 7 assessment day!
In Prep's CORI project session this term, they have been exploring what it is to be a good citizen. They are focusing their citizenship topic on their responsibility of looking... Read more
2/2 Leyla walks to school which helps to reduce her carbon footprint, but on her walk to school today, she decided to help pick up the litter she came across... Read more
1/2 Prep have been exploring what it is to be a good citizen. They heard of @GretaThunberg's story in their last session and after hearing Greta's concerns and how she... Read more
Another busy afternoon yesterday in Forest School! EYFS played team bonding games, made hand and face cream and built a den!
Year 5 scientists counting the number of drops of water needed to dissolve 2.1g candyfloss!
Enjoy your Taster Day, Year 11!
Enjoy your taster day, Year 11!
A warm welcome from our Sixth Form girls to Year 11 today!
Year 1 and Year 2 enjoyed a little birthday celebration for Miss Connell's 30th- with cake and lots of dancing!
Year 1 and Year 2 enjoyed a little birthday celebration for Miss Connell's 30th- with cake and lots of dancing!
This week, teachers in Senior House have been sharing their love of reading, and reading particular books or pieces that they love, to the girls. These have included local history,... Read more
Following the success of our evening with author D J Kelly, we are excited to announce that our next lecture in the Gwyneth Bebb programme will be delivered by Baroness... Read more
Following the success of our evening with author D J Kelly, we are excited to announce that our next lecture in the Gwyneth Bebb programme will be delivered by Baroness... Read more
In Forest School EYFS created their own adventures using their imaginations, having read My Adventure Island, about a little boy who used his imagination to travel to different places. Did... Read more
In Forest School this week, Early Years created their own adventures using their imaginations, having read My Adventure Island, about a little boy who used his imagination to travel to... Read more
Y1 have started their new topic of ‘Materials’ in Science. The girls were given a tray of different objects and they had to link the objects together by looking at... Read more
Year 1 have started their new topic of ‘Materials’ in Science. The girls were given a tray of different objects and they had to link the objects together by looking... Read more
Year 7 and Mrs Jobson are making the most of the January sunshine and are busy investigating biodiversity around the school site today. They've found lots of insects and birds!... Read more
The Sixth Form trip to the Harry Potter tour at Warner Bros studio was a hit!
The Sixth Form trip to the Harry Potter tour at Warner Bros studio was a hit!
Fascinating trip for Year 8 to @bletchleypark today.
Such a worthy cause @BucksMind
A huge thank you to St Mary's School Gerrards Cross for their incredible fundraising achievements and donating £1808 to Buckinghamshire Mind!
Early Years girls are happy to be back and getting straight back into their learning!
A brilliant final few hours of Michaelmas term with the hilarious Sixth Form Panto, and lovely final assembly!
Classroom decorating contest was won by.... 7/8KK!
Classroom decorating contest was won by.... 7/8KK!
Congratulations, girls, on your Headmistress' commendations!
Congratulations, girls, on your Headmistress' commendations!
A truly stunning Carol Service tonight.
Random Act of Kindness passed onto the police! Yr 8 set up a kind act for EYFS, to get crafty in lessons and produce a thank you card for the... Read more
Prep mock election results are in! Green Party 44 Liberal Democrats 41 Conservatives 15 Labour 7 Brexit 2
Prep mock election results are in! Green Party 44 Liberal Democrats 41 Conservatives 15 Labour 7 Brexit 2
We will be running a Stay & Play session for anyone interested in our Nursery or Reception classes on Friday 7th February from 10.30am – 11.30am. Please contact the Registrar... Read more
Year 8 girls have been spreading festive joy with random acts of kindness hampers!
The results of the Senior House mock election are in... it was a narrow Conservative win, closely followed by the Liberal Democrats!
The results of the Senior House mock election are in... it was a narrow Conservative win, closely followed by the Liberal Democrats!
Senior House ready for the last Christmas Quiz of the year!! But who won..... ?
Our incredible big card in Senior House for all the girls to write messages to each other, and donate to Crisis if they wish ?
Christmas singalong band ? https://t.co/DK0Aj9j9dM
Senior girls' turn for Christmas lunch!
Delicious!
Delicious!
The girls are in for such a treat this lunchtime! Amazing job @HolroydHowe ?
With the inevitable increase in device use over Christmas, parents may find these articles useful: https://parentinfo.org/article/seasonal-netiquette-5-new-parenting-rules?utm_source=Thinkuknow&utm_campaign=85b71ed798-TUK_GLOBAL_DECEMBER_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0b54505554-85b71ed798-55217785 https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/what-is-the-internet-of-things-iot/?utm_source=Thinkuknow&utm_campaign=85b71ed798-TUK_GLOBAL_DECEMBER_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0b54505554-85b71ed798-55217785
Mock Election time! In Senior House, Y10 have been leading the campaigns for the parties. In assembly the students read their speeches to Senior girls, with voting taking place at... Read more
The Year 7 Scholars are doing some incredible work on their scholarship projects!
The Year 7 Scholars are doing some incredible work on their scholarship projects!
Prep girls are ready for the Panto!
Hang on - she's not "behind you"...!! Enjoy, girls! https://twitter.com/StMarysGXPrep/status/1204348208119500801
Well done to all the girls who came to the GCSE Presentation Tea on Friday – we are very proud of all of you! A special thanks to Miss Hillier... Read more
Amazing work, girls - Senior House girls will be presenting their parties on Wednesday! https://twitter.com/StMarysGXPrep/status/1203997906321195008
Members of Senior Choir entertained the residents of Leonard Cheshire Home - so important for us to go out into the community to spread a little bit of 'Christmas Cheer'!... Read more
Members of Senior Choir entertained the residents of Leonard Cheshire Home - so important for us to go out into the community to spread a little bit of 'Christmas Cheer'!... Read more
Thank you to the SMA for the wonderful Christmas party on Friday! https://twitter.com/StMarysGXPrep/status/1202991437987614720
The St Mary's entry for the Century 21 Chalfonts Competition needs your likes! They are now going into the second and final round of voting to determine the winner and... Read more
Huge congratulations to Evie who won the Nunn Hayward digital Christmas card competition! All of Nunn Hayward's clients will be sent the moving, musical digital card designed by Evie -... Read more
Huge congratulations to Evie who won the @nunn_hayward digital Christmas card competition! All of Nunn Hayward's clients will be sent the moving, musical digital card designed by Evie - who... Read more
A beautiful wreath by Mrs Barker at the St James Church wreath making last night ?
Amazing!! ? ? ? https://twitter.com/stmarysgxsports/status/1202620500557606912
Today’s menu at the Wild Mushroom Cafe was a delicious slice of pizza and hot chocolate! The girls also recapped some facts about pine trees and decorated their own pine... Read more
Sixth Form academic scholars enjoying lunch with Mr Gibb.
Sixth Form academic scholars lunch! @smssixthform
It's hard to believe a week has passed since the first showing of Legally Blonde! @StMarysExpArts #ThrowbackThursday
Congratulations to Pre-Prep on their wonderful production of Christmas with the Aliens!
Thank you Head Girl Team for a beautifully decorated tree! @smssixthform
Year 7 Geographers are taking advantage of the beautiful winter sun and investigating wildlife in the grounds of the school ??
Absolutely amazing production of Legally Blonde, congratulations to all involved @StMarysExpArts
***Prep Open Morning*** Come along and see the whole of Prep from Nursery to Year 6, have a tour and meet our teachers, on Friday 24th January 2020. Contact Registrar... Read more
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Break a leg tonight, girls! ?
Break a leg tonight, girls! ?
The girls in Year 3 have been learning about different food groups and why each one is important. They sorted foods in to these different groups and noticed that some... Read more
Our Year 8 girls are on a mission - to spread random acts of kindness... Year 7 are in for a treat!
Look at these fabulous show-stoppers by Miss Rose and Miss Sweeney for the Prep staff Bake-Off! @StMarysGXPrep
Look at these fabulous show-stoppers by Miss Rose and Miss Sweeney for the Prep staff Bake-Off!
At St Mary's we offer the opportunity to apply for a Year 3 scholarship, for girls already at St Mary's and girls from other schools, who are considering entry to... Read more
At St Mary's we offer the opportunity to apply for a Year 3 scholarship, for girls already at St Mary's and girls from other schools, who are considering entry to... Read more
A scholarly lunchtime discussion for these Year 10 and 11 students!
A scholarly lunchtime discussion for these Year 10 and 11 students!
Legally Blonde week is finally here! These girls have been working SO hard on this production and although Friday night is a sell out, there are a handful of tickets... Read more
Legally Blonde week is finally here! These girls have been working SO hard on this production and although Friday night is a sell out, there are a handful of tickets... Read more
***The Frost Fair is tomorrow!*** Come along between 10.30am and 2pm and support the amazing work our SMA does, as well as getting a start on your Christmas shopping and... Read more
***The Frost Fair is tomorrow!*** Come along between 10.30am and 2pm and support the amazing work our SMA does, as well as getting a start on your Christmas shopping and... Read more
7P have been studying plastic waste in Geography and have created their own ‘plastic footprints’ for homework using waste plastic they collected over a week. They found an awful lot!... Read more
7P have been studying plastic waste with Mrs Jobson in Geography and have created their own ‘plastic footprints’ for homework, using waste plastic they collected over a week. They found... Read more
A surprise for the EY girls - our fire pit has been built! We started learning the important rules about respecting the fire circle. We also said hello and welcome... Read more
Year 10 Enterprise Team are VERY busy this lunch time!
These girls have been working SO hard on their production of Legally Blonde… coming to a Senior Hall near you on 28th and 29th November at 7pm! Please follow the... Read more
Year 12 and 13 students are having a newspaper study day at the British Film Institute!
Excellent news! We have been awarded the highest grade in both categories inspected by ISI. We are ‘excellent’ in quality of pupils’ achievements and quality of pupils’ personal development. We... Read more
Excellent news! St Mary's School has been awarded the highest grade in both categories inspected by ISI. We are ‘excellent’ in quality of pupils’ achievements and quality of pupils’ personal... Read more
#ChildrenInNeed2019 lunchtime fun! @StMarysGXPrep
We've had a brilliant assembly this morning, and cakes and nuggets at break! And look at these amazing costumes! All in aid of Children in Need #ChildrenInNeed2019
Absolutely - well done, girls! https://twitter.com/dinadonut/status/1195266423897108480
They look amazing! https://twitter.com/StMarysGXPrep/status/1195268901598302208
Wow! ?? https://twitter.com/stmarysgxsports/status/1195040444431949825
In their Science lessons this week, the Year 3 girls became Earth Scientists! They took samples of different soils from around the school grounds and they examined their composition carefully... Read more
Year 1 have been using part whole models to add and subtract numbers. They worked in pairs and had to find pairs of numbers that added together to make the... Read more
We are delighted to invite parents, and any local friends, to an exciting event at St Mary's on the evening of Wednesday 20th November- the first in a series of... Read more
We are delighted to invite parents and locals to an exciting event at St Mary's on the evening of Wednesday 20th November- the first in a series of Gwyneth Bebb... Read more
We will be running a Stay & Play session for anyone interested in our Nursery or Reception classes on Friday 15th November from 10.30am – 11.30am. Please contact the Registrar... Read more
The Senior and Prep Head Girl teams laid a wreath at the Gerrards Cross Remembrance Service today.
As part of the Yr 8 PSHCEE Wellbeing topic, students have been challenged to complete the November Action for Happiness calendar. If you would like to join in with the... Read more
As part of the Year 8 PSHCEE Wellbeing topic, students have been challenged to complete the November Action for Happiness calendar. If you would like to join in with the... Read more
We hope you have saved the date for our fabulous Frost Fair! Come along on Saturday 23rd November and support the amazing work our SMA does, as well as getting... Read more
We hope you have saved the date for our fabulous Frost Fair! Come along on Saturday 23rd November and support the amazing work our SMA does, as well as getting... Read more
St Mary's is pleased to be supporting the CAWC International Charity Christmas Bazaar – this Sunday, 10th November, at Crowne Plaza from 10am-4pm, Gerrards Cross- don't miss it! https://cawc.co.uk/bazaar/
St Mary's is pleased to be supporting the CAWC International Charity Christmas Bazaar – the event will benefit community first responders. The Bazaar is this Sunday, 10th November, at Crowne... Read more
Year 5 have just got back from the Everyman cinema in Gerrards Cross after watching 'A Dog's Way Home'. The film was linked to their PSHE work on working together... Read more
Year 5 have just got back from the Everyman cinema in Gerrards Cross after watching 'A Dog's Way Home'. The film was linked to their PSHE work on working together... Read more
The Prep girls are very busy this morning! They've been helping Merlin the witch to travel to the castle, defeat the dragon and find the magic sword! @Perform4Schools @StMarysGXPrep
Some amazing EPQ presentations this evening - well done girls ??
Legally Blonde… coming to a Senior Hall near you on 28th and 29th November at 7pm! 65 students are involved in this epic production featuring Maisie, Year 12, as Elle... Read more
We will be running a Stay & Play session for anyone interested in our Nursery or Reception classes on Friday 15th November from 10.30am – 11.30am. Please contact the Registrar... Read more
Tour of what once was the “Krakow Ghetto” with tour guide Nigel #learningfromhistory
It’s spooky this lunchtime...! ?
As we come to the end of the first half term at St Mary's, we are delighted with how well our new Year 7s from neighbouring schools have settled in... Read more
Mrs Glenister's Year 9 French group tried out a "speed-dating" style conversational task today! @StMarysLanguage
At St Mary's Sixth Form we offer considerable support with Oxbridge and competitive applications. To find out more and to meet our fantastic teachers, come along to our Open Evening... Read more
At St Mary's Sixth Form we offer considerable support with Oxbridge and competitive applications. To find out more and to meet our fantastic teachers, come along to our Open Evening... Read more
A wonderful Harvest celebration in Prep this morning! @StMarysGXPrep
At St Mary's Sixth Form we offer a wide choice of subjects with engaging tutorial-style lessons. To find out more about our subjects and to meet our fantastic teachers, come... Read more
At St Mary's Sixth Form we offer a wide choice of subjects with engaging tutorial-style lessons. To find out more about our subjects and to meet our fantastic teachers, come... Read more
Congratulations to Mrs Phillips, and all the girls involved, on a stunning Autumn Concert last night, with performances in Spanish and English! Such talent in our school! @StMarysExpArts
Join us tonight for a brilliant musical evening! No tickets are needed, just turn up in plenty of time and enjoy the concert. There will be refreshments available for parents,... Read more
Join us tonight for a musical evening provided by soloists and members of the Senior Choir, Chamber Choir, A Capella, Senior Orchestra, Chamber Ensemble, Swing Band and Flute Ensemble! No... Read more
Brilliant, buzzing Whole School Open Day on Saturday - it was great to meet so many prospective parents and their children. If you weren't able to make our Open Day... Read more
Did you know... In Sixth Form we offer Academic, Performing Arts and Sports Scholarships? Find out more at our Open Evening this Thursday, 17th October 7pm. Registration is not necessary... Read more
Did you know... In Sixth Form we offer Academic, Performing Arts and Sports Scholarships? Find out more at our Open Evening this Thursday, 17th October 7pm. Registration is not necessary... Read more
Sixth Form Open Evening - this Thursday, 17th October, starts at 7pm. Come along and find out all about St Mary's Sixth Form, no registration necessary.
Sixth Form Open Evening - this Thursday, 17th October, starts at 7pm. Come along and find out all about St Mary's Sixth Form, no registration necessary.
We are ready for open day tomorrow! Looking forward to welcoming families from 10am!
Our Year 7 academic scholars enjoyed lunch with Mrs Adams and Mr Gibb today- they were starting their scholarship programme by talking about ‘big questions’, which they will then research... Read more
Kat Frei from Bucks Mind talking to parents about a strategy to promote 5 ways to wellbeing #WorldMentalHealthDay
The table is set for the #WorldMentalHealthDay parent support evening!
What’s this? ?????? #WorldMentalHealthDay has seen our first "mugging"! 2 teachers found these "Person Of the Week" mugs waiting for them on their desks, filled to the brim with lots... Read more
It’s a take-over! Join our Head Girl team over on Instagram as they take control of the St Mary’s account. Sixth Form Open Evening is next Thursday -17th October, 7pm... Read more
Brilliant new facilities in the @StMarysGXPrep playground - the girls love them!
Mrs Martin has been enjoying reading the wonderful Solar System projects completed by Year 5. What a high standard has been achieved this year! Well done, girls! @StMarysScienceD You can... Read more
It’s “make your own pizza” day! @HolroydHowe @StMarysGXPrep
If you would still like to sponsor your daughter for the Harvest Walk you can donate directly to the causes we are raising money for here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/smsgx?utm_term=W9qz6QZJw
So much fun to be had on the Prep playground! @StMarysGXPrep
Our previous Mental Health Coffee Morning was a tremendous success and we are delighted to invite parents to join us for another evening on how to develop positive mental health... Read more
Our previous Mental Health Coffee Morning was a tremendous success and we are delighted to invite parents to join us for another evening on how to develop positive mental health... Read more
Here are Year 6 on the Mary Poppins bridge after a wonderful tour at @PinewoodStudios. Thank you Mrs Lawrance for the wonderful opportunity!
Here are Year 6 on the Mary Poppins bridge after a wonderful tour at Pinewood Studios. Thank you Mrs Lawrance for the wonderful opportunity!
10km done! Well done, girls, and staff! #HarvestWalk
The Harvest Walkers are off to a great start!
They’re off! #HarvestWalk
(3/3) After his shower he found a magical horse and tried to ride it but he kept falling off! He decided never to ride a horse again and as he... Read more
(2/3) Once upon a woodland lived a Troll. He was reading a story when the wind blew his book away! The Troll was devastated so he travelled to the supermarket... Read more
(1/3) Today in Forest School the girls made their own story about a Troll, then created Trolls based on his character in the story. They decided that he was a... Read more
Our previous Mental Health Coffee Morning was a tremendous success and we are delighted to invite you to join us for another evening on how to develop positive mental health... Read more
Our previous Mental Health Coffee Morning was a tremendous success and we are delighted to invite you to join us for another evening on how to develop positive mental health... Read more
Congratulations to our KS5 dancers who were awarded the Highly Commended Certificate for their fantastic performance at today's ISA National Dance Competition!
Congratulations to our KS5 dancers who were awarded the Highly Commended Certificate for their fantastic performance at today's @isaschools National Dance Competition!
Our Harvest Walk is this Friday! You can donate directly to the causes we are raising money for here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/smsgx?utm_term=W9qz6QZJw
Our Harvest Walk is this Friday! You can donate directly to the causes we are raising money for here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/smsgx?utm_term=W9qz6QZJw We?re raising money to Buckinghamshire Mind and Heads Together. Support... Read more
FIRST PLACE! Our KS3 Dance troop have won first place at the Independent Schools' Association National Dancing Competition! Congratulations, girls, amazing news!
FIRST PLACE! Our KS3 Dance troop have won first place at the @isaschools National Dancing Competition! Congratulations, girls, amazing news!
Open Day is coming up! All areas of the school from Nursery to Sixth Form will be open, and Mrs Adams will be speaking at 11am. Spread the word!
Open Day is coming up! All areas of the school from Nursery to Sixth Form will be open, and Mrs Adams will be speaking at 11am. Spread the word!
Brilliant, articulate debate final between Kirk & Latham this morning - the motion was "Autonomous vehicles will make driving safer" - Winner to be announced on Friday!
Brilliant, articulate debate final between Kirk & Latham this morning - the motion was "Autonomous vehicles will make driving safer" - Winner to be announced on Friday!
Y5 have been learning about the difference between two powerful Ancient Greek city states, Athens and Sparta. Here is Poppy A’s letter convincing Miss Sweeney to visit Sparta. She particularly... Read more
I spy... some Forest Explorers way over on the Cedar Lawn! @StMarysGXPrep
I spy... some Forest Explorers way over on the Cedar Lawn!
Twitter is a wonderful place for our girls to be able to engage with the authors of the books they are reading, via Mrs Murray, our Librarian!
Twitter is a wonderful place for our girls to be able to engage with the authors of the books they are reading, via Mrs Murray, our Librarian!
Come rain or shine - and it's been a lot more of the former this week - the new @StMarysGXPrep playground facilities are being built!
Come rain or shine - and it's been a lot more of the former this week - the new Prep playground facilities are being built!
All Year 7 Parents are invited to attend an informative session, with speeches from The Headmistress and other teachers, this Thursday, 26th September from 6-7pm, in the Senior Hall. Also... Read more
All Year 7 Parents are invited to attend an informative session, with speeches from The Headmistress, and other teachers, this Thursday, 26th September from 6-7pm, in the Senior Hall. Also... Read more
In their assembly this afternoon the Prep girls learnt about International Day of Peace - which is tomorrow - and its timely focus on Climate Action. There are things we... Read more
The Early Years Forest Explorers went on a bug hunt! They found a millipede and recreated it using twigs and leaves. On their travels in the woodland they managed to... Read more
Girls STEM Day at Bletchley Park! This is an opportunity to explore hands on activities and the Museum, inspiring girls to look to consider STEM roles in the future https://g.co/kgs/8HALkM
Year 7 have been enjoying their music lessons!
Year 7 have been enjoying their music lessons! @StMarysExpArts
Year 7 Parents are invited to attend an informative session, with speeches from The Headmistress, Head of Maths and English on Thursday 26th September from 6-7pm, in the Senior Hall.... Read more
Y7 Parents are invited to attend an informative session, with speeches from The Headmistress, Head of Maths and English on Thursday 26th September from 6-7pm, in the Senior Hall. Also... Read more
Year 3 have getting a feel for what it was like to create cave drawings during the Stone Age. Once they had discovered the features of cave art, they created... Read more
Year 7 enjoying Drama Club! @StMarysExpArts
Early Years girls have been out in the sunshine practising some mindfulness techniques with Miss Rose - how relaxing!
We will be running a Stay & Play session for anyone interested in our Nursery or Reception classes on Friday 27th September from 10am – 11.30am. Please contact the Registrar... Read more
In Science, Y5 have started their 'Earth and Space' topic. After learning some introductory facts about each planet in our Solar System, they considered the scale of the Solar System.... Read more
A busy and bustling Co-curricular Fair today, the girls are really spoilt for choice!
Welcome back to all the girls, and a warm welcome to our new students and staff members!
Welcome back to all the girls, and a warm welcome to our new students and staff members!
A warm welcome to Year 7 and Year 12 today!
A warm welcome to Year 7 and Year 12 today!
Congratulations to our Year 11 students who received their GCSE results today. There is much cause for celebration, with half of the cohort achieving the top grades in five or... Read more
Many congratulations to all of the students who received their A level results today. The results were again impressive this year, with 37% of all grades achieved, A*/ A, 60... Read more
Preparations for the St Mary’s #WomensWorldCup2019 are underway in Prep!
Whole School Open Day - Nursery to Sixth Form - Saturday 12th October 10am - 12.30pm
Congratulations! What an honour to have had the Children’s Laureate at St Mary’s only a few weeks ago! We can’t wait for the third instalment of Wizards of Once! ?... Read more
In Senior House serious prep is underway for House Drama! Butler appear to be involving dance and scooters in theirs...!
Some incredible hats in Prep today! #madhattersteaparty ?? https://t.co/tgYCIomZfT
Huge congratulations to Year 7 and the whole Expressive Arts Department on their fantastic production of The Lion King!
They did it! ????
They did it! ???? https://t.co/8jTPX7b0OD
Staff are on the back row and ready for this amazing production. Break a leg Year 7 ??? #LionKing
Good luck to our Prep girls at their Swimming Gala this afternoon!
Good luck to our Prep girls at their Swimming Gala this afternoon!
Welcome to Gerrards Cross CofE school and @MaltmansGreen to our Year 7 production of The Lion King! ?
Congratulations to all the girls from Nursery to Sixth Form, and the Expressive Arts Department on a stunning Art Exhibition! See our facebook page for the photos: https://www.facebook.com/St-Marys-School-Gerrards-Cross-217598038273153/ … https://twitter.com/StMarysSchoolGX/status/1148194563191988224/photo/1
Congratulations to all the girls from Nursery to Sixth Form, and the Expressive Arts Department on a stunning Art Exhibition!
We were honoured to welcome Olympian athlete Georgie Twigg MBE to present our prizes today at Speech Day today, and to listen to her inspirational speech. Huge thanks, Georgie -... Read more
Speech Day is such a special event in our calendar, and we were delighted to welcome former Headmistresses, Miss Timberlake and Mrs Balcombe back to St Mary's.
We were honoured to welcome Olympian athlete @georgietwigg to present our prizes today, and to listen to her inspirational speech. Huge thanks, Georgie - our girls will never forget meeting... Read more
Our incredible Art Exhibition is Open TODAY from 3-5pm ??
Our incredible Art Exhibition is Open TODAY from 3-5pm ??
Art Exhibition tomorrow between 3pm and 5pm in the Senior Hall. Other times to view the exhibition are on Saturday after Speech Day when refreshments will also be available in... Read more
All pupils will have a piece of art work displayed in our annual Art Exhibition, from Nursery through to A level pieces. All parents and girls are invited to attend... Read more
No accidents yet at Hazard Alley! @StMarysGXPrep
Anyone for a spot of Pictionary in the Library?
Anyone for a spot of Pictionary in the Library?
Last activity for Year 11- High ropes!
Zip lining!!
Zip lining!! https://t.co/X5cj2QsFGH
More fun activities for Year 11!
More fun activities for Year 11!
Year 11 on their first activity of the day at Paccar!
Year 11 on their first activity of the day at Paccar!
Sports Day 2019 Begins!! ????
Sports Day 2019 Begins!! ????
Incredible high-jumping this morning! #sportsday @StMarysGXSports
Senior House Sports Day is off to an energetic start! @StMarysGXSports
Senior House Sports Day is off to an energetic start!
What an incredible production of Mary Poppins! Congratulations KS2, and all the staff. Practically perfect in every way!
What an incredible production of Mary Poppins! Congratulations KS2, and all the staff. Practically perfect in every way!
?A heated game of Uno in Games Club today!?
A heated game of Uno in Games Club today!
Mrs Adams , Mrs Kingston, Mrs Carney and Mr Martin met with all of the members of the SMA for breakfast in the Space on a lovely sunny morning to... Read more
Mrs Adams , Mrs Kingston, Mrs Carney and Mr Martin met with all of the members of the SMA for breakfast in the Space on a lovely sunny morning to... Read more
A brilliant swimming gala this afternoon, with the usual St Mary's team spirit in full force! Well done, girls!
Early Years "Forest Queens" have been doing some exploring in their very own forest crowns!
Go swimmers!
Go swimmers! https://t.co/Md93NNG6nm
Cheering squad at the ready! ????? https://t.co/OVW0CCSR8l
Good luck at the swimming gala this afternoon, girls!
Good luck at the swimming gala this afternoon, girls!
What could this be spelling....?
Tom Sherrington @teacherhead explaining Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction.
What could this be spelling... https://t.co/4DI7EEKzoF
Brilliant to welcome delegates from @RMSforGirls @Queens_Gate @SandringhamSch1 @habsgirlsSchool @stcatsbramley @rgshw @LEHSchool @EastBarnetSch @stgeorgesascot and many others for our 21st Century Education meet- keynote speaker @teacherhead Tom Sherrington.
Brilliant to welcome so many Old Girls for our drinks & nibbles tonight!
Leyla and Isabel are our Wicked Young Writer finalists - and they're at the awards ceremony today!
Leyla and Isabel are our Wicked Young Writer finalists - and they're at the awards ceremony today!
4/4 They enjoyed watching their film on the big screen and, overall, it was a fantastic event and opportunity for them. Mrs Williams has created this fabulous video that really... Read more
3/4 The girls were honoured with tickets to this event because the video they created to depict one of the nominated books, was chosen as the winner, out of entries... Read more
2/4 The girls had the most amazing time, it was an unforgettable experience for them to be able to chat to so many incredibly talented authors - and get their... Read more
1/4 Yesterday, some of our Senior girls had the immense honour of being invited to the CILIP Carnegie Awards. These awards are the most prestigious children's book awards in the... Read more
Yesterday, some of our Senior girls had the immense honour of being invited to the CILIP Carnegie Awards. These awards are the most prestigious children's book awards in the world,... Read more
If you wonder round St Mary's on a typical lunch break you will find... girls learning martial arts, or getting sticky in Science Explorers, or painting bones for The Lion... Read more
The very talented Mrs Williams made a trailer about Year 7's trip to Warwick Castle! https://youtu.be/mW6fcJYz8qM Year 7 trip to Warwick Castle, June 2019
The very talented Mrs Williams made a trailer about Year 7's trip to @WarwickCastle! https://youtu.be/mW6fcJYz8qM
Exciting lunch time demo for our girls today! https://twitter.com/stevejarman7/status/1140574871530987520
Prep Sports Day was followed by the always brilliant SMA Fun Day- thank you to Mrs Hurst and the gang for a brilliant afternoon!
What a brilliant Prep Sports Day! Well done everyone!
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Ready and waiting...! ?
Ready and waiting...! ?
?The scene is set, the sun is just about shining! Let’s go Prep Sports Day! ????? ?
The scene is set, the sun is just about shining! Let’s go Prep Sports Day! ?????
?“School Angels”! As voted for by our Year 13 leavers. Who could think of two more worthy winners than Mrs Sylvester and Mrs Dimmock!? ?
“School Angels”! As voted for by our Year 13 leavers. Who could think of two more worthy winners than Mrs Sylvester and Mrs Dimmock!?
The rain hasn’t deterred our Walking Bus group! ? ??
A spot of break-time scrabble!
We would really appreciate raffle prizes for our Sports Awards Evening on 10th July, if any parents are able to donate anything! This evening is an opportunity to celebrate the... Read more
We would really appreciate raffle prizes for our Sports Awards Eve on 10th July, where we will be joined by Olympian Olivia Carnegie-Brown. If any parents are able to donate... Read more
Year 7 are hard at work for Enterprise Day!
?Have you had at least five-a-day today? ????? #healthyeatingweek ?
Have you had at least five-a-day today? ????? #healthyeatingweek
Well done, girls! https://twitter.com/stmarysgxprep/status/1138075945540210688
What a brilliant, magic morning with @CressidaCowell! @StMarysGXPrep
Absolutely thrilled to have author @CressidaCowell at St Mary’s today to talk to our girls, and children from local schools! @PatriciaDunn71
Year 3 started the day with a cooked breakfast! Then they went to the forest and learned how to make a fire and build mini shelters. They ended a fantastic... Read more
Time for a campfire, hot chocolate & marshmallows before bedtime! ??
Year 3 have put up the tents and are ready for tonight!
And Year 3 are off! They have planned their food, been to Tesco and bought it, had a quick ice cream pit stop, and then back to school to continue... Read more
Congratulations to all the girls who performed in the @StMarysExpArts Spotlights Drama Festival last night. The girls performed brilliantly and wowed their audience. Huge thanks to Mrs Kalinowski for organising... Read more
The dress rehearsals for tonight’s Drama Festival are in full swing!
The dress rehearsals for tonight’s Drama Festival are in full swing!
Happy Birthday Poppy!
We will be running a Stay & Play session for anyone interested in our Nursery or Reception classes on Friday 21st June from 10am – 11.30am. Please contact the Registrar... Read more
Brilliant! https://twitter.com/StMarysGXPrep/status/1135905218359697408
Some of our Nursery forest explorers are out having a great time exploring the grounds this afternoon!
Wet but happy in France!
Have fun! We can't wait to hear all about it! https://twitter.com/StMaryGXLibrary/status/1135870050903240704
We have arrived!
We have arrived!
Bon Voyage Years 5 and 6, have a wonderful trip! ??
Bon Voyage Years 5 and 6 - have a wonderful trip! https://t.co/TPF9yyVlHO
The Year 1 girls have been continuing their Peter Rabbit theme - they have written some incredibly descriptive sentences, and are sewing their own Peter Rabbits!
Former student, Lizzy, who is in her second year of her degree course in Creative Advertising at Falmouth University, has won a prestigious advertising award - the D&AD Pencil for... Read more
Former student, Lizzy, who is in her second year of her degree course in Creative Advertising has won a prestigious advertising award for her promotional campaign package for a programme... Read more
Congratulations to Yasmine in Year 5 for being Highly Commended in the @isaschools Essay Writing Competition!
Congratulations to Yasmine in Year 5 for being Highly Commended in the ISA Essay Writing Competition!
A huge well done to two girls who bravely took to the Speakers’ Corner stand, and addressed the whole of Prep in assembly! You can find out what Isabel and... Read more
Congratulations to Ella and Millie (Year 12) who have been shortlisted in the New College of Humanities national essay competition. Both have been invited to the final, held at the... Read more
Congratulations to Ella and Millie, Y12, who have been shortlisted in the New College of Humanities national essay competition, out of 3,600 entries. Both have been invited to the final,... Read more
Congratulations to Amelia, Year 8, who has read all eight Carnegie nominated books! There are so many she can't even hold them! Excellent reading, Amelia.
Congratulations to Amelia, Year 8, who has read all eight @CILIPCKG nominated books! There are so many she can't even hold them! Excellent reading, Amelia.
We wish our wonderful Year 13 girls well as they start their study leave!
We wish our wonderful Year 13 girls well as they start their study leave!
A few more pictures of Year 4’s wonderful trip! The girls were really creative with green art and then this morning was filled with orienteering where they were busy using... Read more
Prep Open Morning is today! Come and see our Prep Department - Nursery to Year 6 - between 10am & 12pm, meet our teachers and take a tour!
What a busy 2 days so far at Flatford!The girls have been shelter building, singing songs at the camp fire, carrying out field work in the river Stour and now... Read more
A wonderful tea to say farewell to our equally wonderful Year 13s as they go off on study leave!
Prep Open Morning tomorrow! (Friday 17th May) 10am - 12pm. Come and see our Prep Department - Nursery to Year 6 - meet our teachers and take a tour!
Prep Open Morning tomorrow! (Friday 17th May) 10am - 12pm. Come and see our Prep Department - Nursery to Year 6 - meet our teachers and take a tour!
Healthy, energy filled breakfast ideas with Mrs Roberts!
Practising a “yes” breath with parents at our Mental Wellbeing Coffee Morning - a technique girls (and adults!) can use to gain confidence #mentalhealthawarenessweek2019
Practising a “yes” breath with parents at our Mental Wellbeing Coffee Morning - a technique girls (and adults!) can use to gain confidence #mentalhealthawarenessweek2019
Year 4 have arrived at Flatford Mill and the sun is shining!
Year 4 have arrived at Flatford Mill and the sun is shining!
Amazing writing by Leyla and Izzy has got them through to the finals of the Wicked Young Writer Awards, a national competition run by the theatre production Wicked. More on... Read more
Amazing writing by Leyla & Izzy has got them through to the finals of the Wicked Young Writers Award, a national competition run by the theatre production @WickedUK. More in... Read more
Some incredible results for our girls in the @isaschools Athletics event today - check out our Sports account @StMarysSchoolGX for all the details!
Last chance to purchase tickets for the SMA wine tasting this Friday, hosted by The Real Wine Company! Tickets available until the end of Wednesday!
Last chance to purchase tickets for the SMA wine tasting this Friday, hosted by The Real Wine Company! Tickets available until the end of Wednesday!
Last Friday, Mrs Phillips took 22 girls from Y6-Y9 to a ‘Choral Celebration’ organised by @isaschools . After a warm up the girls learned a new song in three parts.... Read more
Last Friday, Mrs Phillips took 22 girls from Year 6 to Year 9 to a ‘Choral Celebration’ organised by the Independent Schools Association. After a warm up the girls learned... Read more
Prep Open Morning is this Friday 17th May, 10am - 12pm. Come and see our Prep Department - Nursery to Year 6 - meet our teachers and take a tour!
Top individual scores for our gymnasts at the ISA Nationals with Katya crowned U9 National Champion ? and Eden a close second ???? Amazing, girls!
It's Year 11's last day and they've enjoyed a special lunch, lots of signing of shirts, and next on to a game of rounders! All the best for your exams,... Read more
What a beautiful Music in May concert last night! Well done, girls!
Year 1 had a brilliant time on their trip to Chiltern Open Air Museum! Here they are listening to Mrs Tiggywinkle - in Mrs Tiggywinkle's home!
Year 1 had a brilliant time on their trip to @ChilternOAM Here they are listening to Mrs Tiggywinkle - in Mrs Tiggywinkle's home!
Year 7's work in progress for the Lion King production!
Book Club had a special treat last week when Saachi, Y10, gave a presentation on one of the Carnegie shortlisted books; "A Long Way Down" by @JasonReynolds83. Saachi researched the... Read more
Are you looking for a school that really is passionate about getting the academic best out of your 3-16 year old son? Then join staff and boys at @thorpehousesch in... Read more
The rain isn’t dampening these girls’ spirits as they’re off on their trip! ?? @StMarysGXPrep
The rain isn’t dampening these girls’ spirits as they’re off on their trip! ??
A beautiful, sunny May afternoon for our Flag Ceremony. Annicke and her Head Girl team handed over to Dayna, and her team, as did the current and new Heads of... Read more
Head Girl Annicke, pictured here at last week’s amazing Gym & Dance Show, will be ceremoniously handing over her Head Girl duties this afternoon at our Flag Ceremony. We thank... Read more
Head Girl Annicke, pictured here at last week’s amazing Gym & Dance Show, will be ceremoniously handing over her Head Girl duties this afternoon at our Flag Ceremony. We thank... Read more
Yesterday saw the return of our annual, much enjoyed, Grandparents and Special Older Persons Tea. The guests were treated to a tour of Prep from their special St Mary’s person,... Read more
Year 1 made this beautiful tree in Science! The girls learnt about different plants and made the leaf shapes themselves based on the different leaf designs of different trees.
Year 1 made this beautiful tree in Science! The girls learnt about different plants and made the leaf shapes themselves based on the different leaf designs of different trees.
What a truly stunning Gym & Dance Show we were treated to last night! Look out in this afternoon's newsletter for more photos.
Dear Old Girls, does anyone remember girls by the names of Denise and Debbie Halsey, who would have been at St Mary's, around age 5/8 (younger and older sister) in... Read more
Are you looking for a school that really is passionate about getting the academic best out of your 3-16 year old son? Then join staff and boys at @thorpehousesch in... Read more
Incredible finished product from their Lego Town Planners Workshop! Mrs Adams was so impressed, girls! @StMarysGXPrep @PatriciaDunn71
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/21st-century-education-a-day-of-cutting-edge-cpd-tickets-60805534992
The Lego town planners are in! The girls are hard at work making additions, we can’t wait to see the final result!
Huge congratulations to Miss Wilkins for completing the London Marathon yesterday, having had very little time to train as she was a late charity entry. Miss Wilkins is raising money... Read more
Huge congratulations to Miss Wilkins for completing the London Marathon yesterday, having had very little time to train as she was a late charity entry. Miss Wilkins is raising money... Read more
Amazing Rock Challenge team who got to the final 12 out of 400 schools, and came away with these certificates. Incredible work, girls!
A hugely successful MUN for SMS! Awards to Ruby (Fox News), Kiera (Tunisia) Shedlia (Russia Today) and Shanze (USA), and a second place to Daisy (Libya). A massive congratulations to... Read more
A hugely successful MUN for SMS! 4 awards to Ruby (Fox News), Kiera (Tunisia) Shedlia (Russia Today) and Shanze (USA), and a second place to Daisy (Libya). A massive congratulations... Read more
Rock Challenge girls are just waiting for their rehearsal slot at 4pm and are on stage at 6.47pm.....results about 10pm! Good luck, girls!
?Rock Challenge girls are just waiting for their rehearsal slot at 4pm and are on stage at 6.47pm.....results about 10pm! Good luck, girls!?
Good luck to our Model UN team at Bucks MUN today - a long day of debate and negotiation ahead, hopefully we're all still smiling at the end! ???
Good luck to our Model UN team at Bucks MUN today - a long day of debate and negotiation ahead, hopefully we're all still smiling at the end! ???
Good luck to our amazing Rock Challenge team who are performing at the finals tomorrow! Check out the 12 schools performing at Southern Open Final B! It’s only one week... Read more
New look servery- everything looks amazing! @HolroydHowe
Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Gym & Dance Show on Thursday 2nd May! The girls are practising very hard!
Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Gym & Dance Show on Thursday 2nd May! The girls are practising very hard! https://t.co/PxPVqefQZs
Did you know we offer wraparound care from Nursery upwards? See the link for details: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/school-information/wraparound-care-provision/
Did you know we offer wraparound care from Nursery upwards? See the link for details: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/school-information/wraparound-care-provision/ We are pleased to offer wraparound care from Nursery upwards.
We will be holding an informal drinks evening for all our alumnae, we hope all our "Old Girls", recent and not so, can come! Please click on the link below... Read more
St Mary’s School has some final spaces for Reception in September 2019 available. Come and see our fabulous Early Years setting at our Open Morning on 17th May, or give... Read more
? Thank you to Mrs Szczerbiak for this photo of our lovely cherry tree - nearly in full blossom ?
? Thank you to Mrs Szczerbiak for this photo of our lovely cherry tree - nearly in full blossom ?
Stunning! https://twitter.com/stmarysgxsports/status/1116356838394613761
Don't forget to get snapping over the holidays for the Inter-House photography competition!
Don't forget to get snapping over the holidays for the Inter-House photography competition!
Easter Playball camp at St Mary's.
Easter Playball Camp at St Mary's
Prep Open Morning! Friday 17th May, 10am - 12pm. Come and see our Prep Department - Nursery to Year 6 - meet our teachers and take a tour!
In the Easter holidays there are two local netball camps that your daughter may be interested in, see the posters for details and contacts.
?Staff badminton tournament is underway... Glad to see they’re not taking it too seriously ?? ?
Staff badminton tournament is underway... Glad to see they’re not taking it too seriously ??
The girls and their parents are having a lovely time at their Early Years Princess Party! @StMarysGXPrep
Huge congratulations to Marina, Year 5, who was awarded runner-up for a Young Carer award recently. Marina was nominated because, since the age of five, she has been a constant... Read more
We hope the Year 1 mums liked their adorable Mother's Day cards! The foot-painting was certainly an experience for Miss Connell! @StMarysGXPrep @FamiliesChilter
We hope the Year 1 mums liked their adorable Mother's Day cards! The foot-painting was certainly an experience for Miss Connell!
Exciting delivery from the SMA this morning ?
Exciting delivery from the SMA this morning ?
This week Y1 made sock puppets as part of their Materials topic in Science. They chose brightly coloured socks, cut out felt ears and noses, made hair out of wool... Read more
What a great Year 7 French Spelling Bee this week! All girls who took part did extremely well. Congratulations to all the girls who got through to the final -... Read more
Huge congratulations to Eliza, Year 4, who won Best Overall Speaker out of all 30 children at our Public Speaking event on Monday! The standard of speeches and delivery was... Read more
Huge congratulations to Eliza, Year 4, who won Best Overall Speaker out of all 30 children at our Public Speaking event on Monday! The standard of speeches and delivery was... Read more
Years 4 and 5 had a brilliant trip to @ufton_court! The girls spent the day as vikings and tudors!
We are delighted to announce that Emily, Y10, won First Prize for a KS4 Learnt Monologue in a national @ISC_schools competition. One judge commented: “This one just blew me away.... Read more
We are delighted to announce that Emily, Year 10, won First Prize for a Key Stage 4 Learnt Monologue in a national Independent Schools Council competition. Emily had to film... Read more
Looks great, enjoy! https://twitter.com/StMaryGXLibrary/status/1110532550450135042
Selected girls from Senior House having an amazing time at Rock Challenge!
A warm welcome to @GayhurstSchool @thorpehousesch @CheshamPrep and @CSPA_Head, and to our judges, for our Prep Public Speaking event. St Mary's have kicked off proceedings and we look forward to... Read more
A very successful weekend at Haileybury Model UN for SMS Year 12. Day 3 of debate and still smiling! Isabelle is currently arguing for the necessity of gender quotas in... Read more
SMS delegations ready for an amazing Haileybury MUN 2019! #HMUN19 @HaileyburyMUN
SMS delegations ready for an amazing Haileybury MUN 2019! #HMUN19 @HaileyburyUK
Year 10 Ensemble are sounding absolutely amazing in rehearsals for tonight’s Spring Concert. 7pm in the Senior Hall, no tickets required! @StMarysExpArts
Good luck to our girls who are off to Kingsmead for a netball tournament and Pipers Corner for a swimming gala! It's all go!
Good luck to our girls who are off to Kingsmead for a netball tournament and @PipersCornerSch for a swimming gala! It's all go!
On Friday Year 5 recreated a volcanic eruption using, vinegar and baking powder. It was explosive!
Congratulations to three of our @StMarysGXPrep girls who attended the The Arts Society Chiltern's awards ceremony over the weekend. Maia and Connie, Y6, were awarded Highly Commended, and Yasmine, Y5,... Read more
U16 Team placed 9th at the BSGA Milano Team National Finals ???? against the top 26 teams representing the regions of Great Britain ? Well done, girls!
Congratulations U11 Team on your medals ? The team was placed 3rd region at the Milano Team National Finals ?? Amazing, girls!
Comic Relief fun at lunchtime!
Mmmm cakes! #comicrelief2019 #RedNoseDay2019 @FamiliesChilter
It's cake sale time! #comicrelief2019 #RedNoseDay2019 @FamiliesChilter
Good luck to our Under 11 gymnasts who are competing at the Milano national finals today! ????
Good luck to our Under 11 gymnasts who are competing at the Milano national finals today! ????
Over in Senior House the girls are competing in Houses to build a bridge from only spaghetti and marshmallows! #ScienceWeek
Over in Senior House the girls are competing in Houses to build a bridge from only spaghetti and marshmallows! #ScienceWeek
This rocket ? mouse flew so high it’s not in the photo! #scienceday
Mix that slime, Miss Rose! @StMarysGXPrep https://t.co/02ZRi05LXG
Will the egg smash? ? #ScienceDay
Will the egg smash? #ScienceDay https://t.co/jEd4P2nPcm
Today our brilliant Year 10 netball team won 7 out of 8 games in the round robin to go into the top 4 knock out tournament. Finished 4th overall out... Read more
For #worldbookday the Prep girls and staff entered photographs of themselves reading in unusual places for our competition. Today the winners were announced in assembly. Well done, girls!
Young Enterprise team @BlissenceOils have had a successful sale this breaktime!
(2/2) Afterwards there was a 'speed networking' session- the opportunity to talk to women who work as mechanical engineers, microbiologists, aerospace systems engineers, nuclear physicists and biolanalytical scientists, to name... Read more
(1/2) Three Y10/11 students attended the STEM Roller Derby at Wycombe Leisure Centre. They watched an enthralling roller derby consisting of teams of players that all work in STEM careers.
GE Healthcare employees talked to our Y13 students this afternoon and gave a fascinating insight into work in science, technology, engineering and HR. They championed the work of women in... Read more
Look at these amazing doors that our Prep girls decorated as part of their World Book Day activities! View the whole set on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/St-Marys-School-Gerrards-Cross-217598038273153/
Commerical Airline pilot, Sarah Barry, gave an inspirational talk to girls from Prep and SH about being a woman in an industry dominated by men. Sarah promoted piloting as a... Read more
This year, Year 7 have learnt about the importance of women in religion and why we should spend more time talking about religious women #InternationalWomensDay
International Women's Day assembly with Mrs Davison and the Sixth Form girls.
International Women's Day assembly with Mrs Davison and the Sixth Form girls.
It’s #InternationalWomensDay and we’ve got lots coming up today!
?It’s #InternationalWomensDay and we’ve got lots coming up today!?
Good luck to our Year 10 team; Daisy, Lucy and Orla, as they compete in the second round of the Rotary Youth Speaks Competition in Marlow this evening!
Good luck to our Year 10 team; Daisy, Lucy and Orla, as they compete in the second round of the Rotary Youth Speaks Competition in Marlow this evening! #YouthSpeaks
The girls in @StMarysGXPrep are busy making preparations to decorate a classroom door in the style of a book! We can't wait to see the results!
They really do! https://twitter.com/StMarysGXPrep/status/1103639741478719489
We have three winners of the costume competition! To be revealed in tomorrow's newsletter...!
We have three winners of the costume competition! To be revealed in tomorrow's newsletter...!
Lunch room, and staff, looking absolutely amazing for #WorldBookDay @HolroydHowe
An amazing array of costumes today a St Mary's, and activities are in full swing - here are our Year 4 girls reading with Early Years girls #WorldBookDay #WBD19
Absolutely brilliant visit from author @Alex_T_Smith today, the children (and grown ups!) had so much fun, thank you!
School in Action Day - this Wednesday, 6th March. Come and see the school at work. Prep (Nursery to Year 6) 9.30am-12pm and Senior School (Year 7 to Year 13)... Read more
School in Action Day - This Wednesday, 6th March. Come and see the school at work. Prep (Nursery to Year 6) 9.30am-12pm and Senior School (Year 7 to Year 13)... Read more
Are you looking for a school that really is passionate about getting the academic best out of your 3-16 year old son? Then join staff and boys at @thorpehousesch in... Read more
Our Still Life Art competition winners enjoyed a special tea with Mrs Adams in her study today. Well done, girls!
Our Still Life Art competition winners enjoyed a special tea with Mrs Adams in her study today. Well done, girls! @PatriciaDunn71
12 girls at TEDx Warwick this morning - ready to be inspired! Architects of Tomorrow! #TEDxWarwick
12 girls at TEDx Warwick this morning - ready to be inspired! Architects of Tomorrow! #TEDxWarwick @TEDxWarwick
Congratulations to our Year 6 girls who took part in a debating workshop at Maltman's Green School today. Sofia and Serene argued for the motion: ‘Books are better than television’,... Read more
Did you know we take girls from three years old in our lovely Early Years department? On Friday 8th March we will be holding Taster Sessions for Early Years, with... Read more
Did you know we take girls from three years old in our lovely Early Years department? On Friday 8th March we will be holding Taster Sessions for Early Years, with... Read more
Excellent teamwork as Year 1 & 2 make pancakes, yum!
Intriguing bush tucker trial at lunch today... @HolroydHowe
Congratulations to our Young Enterprise team for coming in second place for best product idea at The Chesham Market Showcase!
Congratulations to our Young Enterprise team for coming in second place for best product idea at The Chesham Market Showcase!
So exciting! #authorvisit https://twitter.com/StMaryGXLibrary/status/1100705796646715393
School in Action Day - Wednesday 6th March. Come and see the school at work. Prep (Nursery to Year 6) 9.30am-12pm and Senior School (Year 7 to Year 13) 9.30am-1pm.
Are you looking for a school that really is passionate about getting the academic best out of your 3-16 year old son? Then join staff and boys at @thorpehousesch in... Read more
The Year 7 and 8 Cross country enjoying the sunshine. All ready and raring to go!
School in Action Day - Wednesday 6th March. Come and see the school at work. Prep (Nursery to Year 6) 9.30am-12pm and Senior School (Year 7 to Year 13) 9.30am-1pm.
School in Action Day - Wednesday 6th March. Come and see the school at work. Prep (Nursery to Year 6) 9.30am-12pm and Senior School (Year 7 to Year 13) 9.30am-1pm.
Are you looking for a school that really is passionate about getting the academic best out of your 3-16 year old son? Then join staff and boys at @thorpehousesch in... Read more
Football in the sunshine for Year 11! @StMarysGXSports https://t.co/VnW7GOrBPx
Football in the sunshine for Year 11!
What a week the girls have had in EYFS with their new classmates, Milly and Rosie. The girls have taken on the responsibility of caring for animals and have completed... Read more
What a week the girls have had in EYFS with their new classmates, Milly and Rosie. The girls have taken on the responsibility of caring for animals and have completed... Read more
Our Prep Open Morning (Nursery to Y6) is tomorrow: Friday, 15th Feb 10am-12.30pm. Come along and meet our teachers and tour the school with our girls! If you can't make... Read more
The House Music Competition is underway and the talent on display is incredible!
In Year 5 Design and Technology the girls were given the choice of designing either a torch or light to give as a gift, which had to reflect the recipient’s... Read more
We were on tenterhooks today waiting for Mrs Adams to announce the winner of her Art competition! Whose painting will take pride of place on Mrs Adams' wall in her... Read more
We were on tenterhooks today waiting for Mrs Adams to announce the winner of her Art competition! Whose painting will take pride of place on Mrs Adams' wall in her... Read more
Huge congratulations to former student and Head Girl, Lizzie, who was awarded her Gold Duke of Edinburgh at St James' Palace. Lizzie worked incredibly hard to gain this achievement completing... Read more
With Miss Reid and Year 12 student, Aneet, Year 5 & 6 girls are making e-safety posters- including all the important buzz words and advice #esafety
Year 6 are in their e-safety session with Mr Wild and Year 12 student, Joanna. The girls have watched a video and are now decorating a tree or a hand... Read more
Our Prep Open Morning (Nursery to Y6) is this Friday, 15th Feb 10am-12.30pm. Come along and meet our teachers and tour the school with our girls! If you can't make... Read more
Here is our St Mary's team with their lovely, sturdy chair that they made in this morning's #thinkingskills activity!
Here is our St Mary's team with their lovely, sturdy chair that they made in this morning's Thinking Skills activity!
Congratulations to all the schools who took part in a great #thinkingskills morning! Our winners were @MaltmansGreen, well done girls! With @thorpehousesch taking second place and GX C of E... Read more
The judges are in! #thinkingskills
Welcome to @MaltmansGreen @charlottehprep @thorpehousesch @HighMarchSchool @HeathertonSch @CSPA_Head GX C of E and St Joseph’s for Thinking Skills! The children, and adults, are working hard and having fun!
Internet Safety and Digital Wellbeing Meeting TONIGHT, with e-safety expert Karl Hopwood. Miss Snaith can be emailed directly on hsnaith@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk to reserve a space for what’s sure to be a... Read more
Internet Safety and Digital Wellbeing Meeting TONIGHT, with e-safety expert Karl Hopwood. Miss Snaith can be emailed directly on hsnaith@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk to reserve a space for what’s sure to be a... Read more
We’re not telling porkies, we really have got piglets in Early Years! ? Meet Milly & Rosie!
A very exciting arrival in Early Years... https://twitter.com/StMarysGXPrep/status/1094906043379912705
Looking for a vibrant nursery that gives your son an educational head-start whilst also offering wrap-a-round care? Head to the #ThorpeExplorers nursery & reception open this Wednesday @thorpehousesch in GX.... Read more
It's not too late to sign up for our Internet Safety and Digital Wellbeing Meeting TOMORROW, with e-safety expert Karl Hopwood. Miss Snaith can be emailed directly on hsnaith@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk to... Read more
It's not too late to sign up for our Internet Safety and Digital Wellbeing Meeting TOMORROW, with e-safety expert Karl Hopwood. Miss Snaith can be emailed directly on hsnaith@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk to... Read more
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The Prep girls have had a brilliant lunchtime full of exciting activities run by our Sixth Formers in aid of #CharitiesWeek. The girls have participated in quizzes, drama, dance and... Read more
Year 6 Cookery Club celebrated Chinese New Year by making their own egg fried rice, yum!
Year 6 Cookery Club celebrated Chinese New Year by making their own egg fried rice, yum!
Girls are in for a treat today as Temple West raise money for Centre Point, a charity for homelessness, by selling chicken nuggets, chips and mozzarella sticks! Yum! #CharitiesWeek
Thank you for having us, it was a great evening. https://twitter.com/maltmansgreen/status/1093423822416556032
As #CharitiesWeek continues, Latham put on a very interactive assembly today - with some very willing "volunteers"! Raising money for Beauty Banks, which collects, re-packages and distributes essential personal care... Read more
Our girls are getting on well at the ISA London North Regional Netball Competition. The U13 team just had an amazing 17-0 win! Wow, girls!
Wow! https://twitter.com/StMarysGXSports/status/1093113550774722560
A highly entertaining assembly for our Prep girls today, run by Year 12 students, but with an important message about the charity Windsor Baby Bank.
Looking for a vibrant nursery that gives your son an educational head-start whilst also offering wrap-a-round care? Head to the #ThorpeExplorers nursery & reception open morning on 13.02.19 @thorpehousesch in... Read more
Butler House have cakes a plenty and are ready to raise money for Child Bereavement UK #CharitiesWeek
Butler House have cakes a plenty and are ready to raise money for Child Bereavement UK #CharitiesWeek
?Our E-safety and Personal Awareness Parents’ evening is next Tuesday, 12th February 7pm. We are very lucky to have independent internet safety expert @khopwood Karl Hopwood attending to speak to... Read more
Our E-safety and Personal Awareness Parents’ evening is next Tuesday, 12th February 7pm. We are very lucky to have independent internet safety expert @khopwood Karl Hopwood attending to speak to... Read more
Tomorrow is #SaferInternetDay2019 and we're thinking about Snapchat...
Tomorrow is Safer Internet Day and we're thinking about Snapchat...
A very busy sale this morning - cookies and flavoured milk- as Kirk raise money for the Windsor Baby Bank on the first day of #charitiesweek
Good luck to all the Gymnasts who are competing in the BSGA Floor and Vault competition here today!
Some wonderful snow thoughts from our Prep girls ?
Some wonderful snow thoughts from our Prep girls.
***Swimming Club is cancelled today due to the weather, school remains open.***
***Swimming Club is cancelled today due to the weather, school remains open.***
***St Mary’s is open***
***School will remain open today*** There may be reduced teaching due to possible staff absence. All Girls should report to the senior school library on arrival and await further instruction.... Read more
Year 3 have been making Moving Monsters, using pneumatic systems, in DT. See Facebook for more photos of these fabulous monsters! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2331387266894209&id=217598038273153
Huge thanks to @AccentuateGame for talking to our Sixth Form girls in their weekly enrichment session about the importance of resilience and perseverance - very fitting as they look to... Read more
Looking great, girls! https://twitter.com/stmarysgxprep/status/1090658700195438594
Looking for a vibrant nursery that gives your son an educational head-start whilst also offering wrap-a-round care? Head to the #ThorpeExplorers nursery & reception open morning on 13.02.19 @thorpehousesch in... Read more
Follow our new Maths Department Twitter! ????? https://twitter.com/stmarysmathsdep/status/1090220618308567040
Follow our new Languages Department Twitter! https://twitter.com/stmaryslanguage/status/1089990602375266304
St Mary's has two upcoming Open events: Prep Open Morning (Nursery to Year 6) Friday 15th Feb 10am-12.30pm. School in Action Day, Wednesday 6th March: Senior School (Year 7-Year 13)... Read more
St Mary's has two upcoming Open events: Prep Open Morning (Nursery to Y6) Friday 15th Feb 10am-12.30pm. School in Action Day, Wednesday 6th March: Senior School (Y7-Y13) 9.30am-1pm, Prep School... Read more
As we approach Safer Internet Day on 5th February, here are some helpful tips for setting up devices safely for children.
As we approach Safer Internet Day on 5th February, here are some helpful tips for setting up devices safely for children.
Question Time this morning! #politicsweek
If you look closely you can see spring peeking out beneath the cherry tree!
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