Find out a little bit more about our amazing students at St Mary’s High.
Each month, we’ll be posting a couple more profiles, so check back regularly!
Mahdi
Year Group
Year 7
3 things that are great about St Mary’s
- The teachers
- Lessons
- The tokens
What do you want to do for a future career and why?
Banking, because I find it really interesting.
Interests outside of school
Swimming and playing games.
Who’s your biggest inspiration and why?
My parents as they push me to do the best and believe in me to try and never give up.
Favourite subject and why
Tech because I learn really cool stuff that I’ve never done so it’s like a new experience.
Yasmeen
Year Group
Year 8
3 things that are great about St Mary’s
Educational opportunities (Scholars’ Programme)
Trips
Food
What do you want to do for a future career and why?
Acting because I have done it since I was a child. I want to be able to inspire people to reach for their dreams.
Interests outside of school
Gymnastics, dance, theatre.
Who’s your biggest inspiration and why?
Zendaya Maree because she is an incredible actress and puts her heart into all of her acting roles which is why she inspires me.
Favourite subject and why
Science because I love to do the fun experiments as well as learning new things. Ii also love drama because I can be free and put my heart into my acting and not get judged for being weird or anything because it is acting.
Michelle
Year Group
Year 10
3 things that are great about St Mary’s
- Funny teachers
- It has a big library
- Great support from our year leader (Mr Donghi) and student manager (Miss Spencer)!
What do you want to do for a future career and why?
I want to be a paediatrician and a midwife because I want to help children get better!
Interests outside of school
Playing games, watching movies at home.
Who’s your biggest inspiration and why?
I have lots of inspiration from everyone.
Favourite subject and why
Health and Social Care and Food Tech because I get to make different kinds of food and eat it!
Senel
Year Group
Year 12
3 things that are great about St Mary’s
- The study rooms
- The library
- The staff
What do you want to do for a future career and why?
I would like to be a lawyer because I enjoy speaking up for those who do not have a voice .
Interests outside of school
I play football, I am a goalkeeper.
Who’s your biggest inspiration and why?
My mum is my biggest inspiration because she always faces challenges face on and works hard.
Favourite subject and why
Sociology because I enjoy learning why society is the way it is and the context and knowledge behind it.
Ellie
Year Group
Year 7
3 things that are great about St Mary’s
- Kind teachers.
- Great people.
- Great subjects.
What do you want to do for a future career and why?
Veterinary nurse, I love animals.
Interests outside of school
Swimming (competitively)
Who’s your biggest inspiration and why?
I don’t know yet…
Favourite subject and why:
PE I like sports.
Elouise
Year Group
Year 9
3 things that are great about St Mary’s
- The extracurricular activities
- Staff
- Accessibility to learning tools
What do you want to do for a future career and why?
A job in a Scientific or Medical Field because of interest in biology and chemistry
Interests outside of school
Sports such as badminton
Who’s your biggest inspiration and why?
My Parents are a big inspiration to me because they have persevered through a lot.
Favourite subject and why:
Science because I like the concept and the practical elements.
Jhaleek
Year Group
Year 9
3 things that are great about St Mary’s
- Singing
- Cooking
- Health Studies
What do you want to do for a future career and why?
Chef, psychologist or radiologist
Interests outside of school
Dancing and spending time with family and friends
Who’s your biggest inspiration and why?
I don’t know
Favourite subject and why:
PE. I love sports and improving my skills.
Chloe
Year Group
Year 8
3 things that are great about St Mary’s
- The support that is given in and out of lessons.
- The range of after school activities.
- They are always trying to improve.
What do you want to do for a future career and why?
I want to be an interior designer because I love to design different spaces and working with colours make me happy.
Interests outside of school
I like to dance.
Who’s your biggest inspiration and why?
My biggest inspiration is my dance teacher because she tries to benefit other people, not only her self, and when I’m older I want to have the same impact.
Favourite subject and why:
My favourite subject is science because I enjoy investigating into different parts of each topic we cover.
Stephanie
Year Group
Year 9
3 things that are great about St Mary’s
The teacher, the food, and the friends I’ve made.
What do you want to do for a future career and why?
A chef: to make food that no-one has ever tasted.
Interests outside of school
Football and cooking.
Who’s your biggest inspiration and why?
Gordon Ramsay.
Favourite subject and why:
Food Tech: I learn to make new food every lesson
