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From the head’s desk: 15 July 2019
The winter half-term provides a much-needed rest after mid-year examinations and a break in routine during the winter months. The girls…
From the headmistress’ desk: 10 July 2019
Dear parents
Schools are singular places: it’s almost like you have to be in them, in the midst of whatever’s happening, preferably…
Message from the head of school - 2 November 2018
As we enter the final month of school for this year, our attention is on the examinations. It is a difficult time to settle into studying as…
Message from the head of school - 18 October 2018
The annual prizegiving held last Friday was a special evening that marked the individual achievements of the class of 2018. This gathering of…
Message from the head of school - 5 October 2018
St Mary’s School is a competitive environment, which often inspires the girls to achieve beyond their expectations. It is inspiring for the…
Message from the head of school - 21 September 2018
The end of another school year looms as we enter the fourth week of the Michaelmas Term. In an effort to ease some pressure on the demands of…
Message from the head of school - 3 August 2018
There have been a number of occasions in the past weeks where I have witnessed St Mary’s girls participating in activities and showcasing…
Message from the head of school - 20 July 2018
At this time of the year, the academic focus shifts to subject choice and careers counselling. We hosted subject choice information sessions…
Message from the head of school - 6 July 2018
Before half-term, I travelled to Accra, Ghana, to visit St Mary’s Senior High School to develop our exchange programme further with them…
Message from the head of school - 15 June 2018
There is currently worldwide focus on mental health and the increase in the percentage of those suffering from debilitating mental illnesses.…
Message from the head of school - 1 June 2018
The Patronal Festival was an inspirational celebration of St Mary’s School’s 130th birthday on Tuesday. The gathering of the whole school…
Message from the head of school - 18 May 2018
I enjoy engaging in conversations with the matrics at this time of the year about their experiences at school. Their feedback from a survey…
Message from the head of school - 11 April 2018
The first term has ended on a positive note after a successful St Mary’s Investec Hockey Festival. St Mary’s hosted players, coaches and…
Message from the head of school - 29 March 2018
I have had the privilege of being in the audience and watching the St Mary’s girls as they have participated and performed in a myriad of…