Back in November the winning flags designed by Year 7 students were sent on a journey to Antarctica to celebrate Antarctica Day. They have now reach their destination and have had quite a journey. One of our flags was taken to Rothera Research station by Pati Glaz, a marine biologist with the British Antarctic Survey. […]
Art Teacher would suit ECT or experienced. This post is to start September 2025. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Art Teacher who is able to provide a good quality of classroom teaching that will inspire students to achieve their best. The successful candidate would be part of the Performing Arts Teaching and Learning […]
A group of students recently lived every footballer’s dream — stepping on to the hallowed turf of Watford FC’s Vicarage Road Stadium for a once-in-a-lifetime match. Invited by the Herts Sport Partnership to represent the borough of Broxbourne, our boys faced off against Hertswood Academy in a thrilling encounter full of passion, pride and unforgettable […]
Representatives from St Mary’s were delighted to attend and take part in the Licensing Service for our new Team Vicar, Reverend Elizabeth Fellows. The service was led by the Bishop of Hertford, the Rt Revd Dr Jane Mainwaring, and attended by the Archdeacon of Hertford, the Venerable Janet Mackenzie who is a member of the […]
Founders Day 2025 – A Celebration to Remember Founders Day 2025 was a special occasion at St Mary’s CE High School, offering a moment to honour the vision and commitment of our founder, Robert Dewhurst. Students, staff, and guests from St Mary’s, Dewhurst St Mary CE Primary School and Holy Trinity CE Primary School gathered […]
A group of our Year 10 Health and Social Care students recently visited the University of Hertfordshire to attend the Hertfordshire and West Essex NHS Careers Expo — and what an inspiring day it was! The trip began with an immersive role-play scenario where students stepped into the shoes of NHS staff. They followed the […]
We are happy to share some great news from the Hertfordshire Maths Challenge! Our team did an amazing job and finished in 6th place in their heat, which is a fantastic achievement! The Maths Challenge tests students on their problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively. Competing against other schools in Hertfordshire, our students showed […]
This April, St Mary’s CE High School participated in Stress Awareness Month, an annual initiative observed every April since 1992. This month-long event is dedicated to raising awareness about the causes and solutions to stress. Its mission is to encourage individuals and organisations to recognise and reduce stress, promoting a happier, healthier, and more resilient […]
To wrap our World Book Day celebrations, we were lucky enough to secure a visit from author, Steve Skidmore, on Thursday 3 April. Steve, along with his writing partner, Steve Barlow, has written over 270 books for children covering all kinds of adventures. Their newest venture is with graphic novels on Shakespeare plays. Some of […]
We are delighted to congratulate Eliseo in Year 8, who competed in the English Karate Championship in Sheffield on 12 April and won the under 14 years -45kg category, winning all 5 of his fights. Eliseo has been fighting at a National and international level since the age of 7, competing in several different countries […]
