After ten weeks of rehearsal, the cast of Matilda Jr took to the stage on the 6th and 7th July.

Our first school production post-covid, the cast performed to a sell-out audience on both nights and did a truly fabulous job! Eve, Koneil, and Shanay gave standout performances as Matilda, Agatha Trunchball and Miss Honey with some real showstopping musical moments. The Wormwoods (Isaac and Amirah) brought lots of laughs with their stellar comic timing and the entire cast brought so much joy with their musical numbers! There was a real sense of enjoyment on the faces of those onstage and in the audience and we look forward to the next show!

The Head Teacher, Mr Simms, along with many other staff, parents/carers, governors and friends, thoroughly enjoyed the show. He said “The students gave brilliant performances in the lead roles and in the chorus, and they managed to switch between the tragedy and comedy of the story with an ease that made for a marvellous evening’s entertainment. I am so proud to be their Head Teacher. Of course, the students are the stars of the show (and this includes Sam in Y8 who was supporting back-stage) but this would not have been possible without the hard work of Mrs Bonfante, Mrs Crawford, Ms King, Mr Crosby and especially Mrs Mathews who directed the whole performance. A big THANK YOU to all concerned for a wonderful show”.

Click this link for more photos: Matilda 2023

We are excited to share that we will be relaunching The Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award programme next academic year, which will be available for students in both Year 9 and 10 next year.

The Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award Is a fantastic opportunity for your child to gain and develop skills working through outside practical fun team-built activities, along with gaining the confidence that they use throughout their educational journey, preparing them further education and work.

The programme consists of four units: physical, skill, volunteering and an expedition. Students will be expected to attend a 1-hour session on Friday after school to work on their DofE online Portals.

If you are a Year8 or Year 9 parent/carer, look out for this letter next week and we will be writing to you again in September with further details, including how to pay for enrollment and trips. If you require further information about this programme, please do not hesitate to email me on DofE@st-maryshigh.herts.sch.uk

Please click this link for more information on the Duke of Edinburgh award: Do DofE – The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award