On Friday 29th September the year 11 geographers went to Epping Forest to carry out a day of physical fieldwork. The spent some time learning about the geology of the area and the impact this has on the water cycle. They then had the challenge of measuring key characteristics of the Loughton Brook. Despite the […]
The Art Department have decided to celebrate its St Mary’s artists by dedicating a monthly student profile article on one student a week. Our very first student profile is on the incredibly talented and creative Shanay. Shanay is a Year 11 GCSE art student who has always loved art and drawing from an early age. […]
Students in Years 10 and 11 were treated to a performance of their GCSE English Literature set text Romeo and Juliet. We were joined in school by performers from The Globe Players, the foremost Shakespeare and Children’s Theatre company in London and the South East, for a lively and informative adaptation of the play. Students […]
Personal Development: Self-Help Strategies In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of mental health is undeniable. To equip our young minds with valuable self-help tools, we have introduced meditation, guided imagery, and breathing exercises into the Personal Development curriculum. Personal Development is a crucial aspect of a student’s journey, as it goes beyond academic achievements to […]
Last night we welcomed hundreds of visitors to the school for our Secondary Transition Evening. Visitors were treated to some amazing performances by the talented students we have here, and a had chance to get a sense of what learning is like at St Mary’s across all subject areas. Tours were lead by our students, […]
In 2022/23 our Aspire Business and Enterprise Academy managed our Young Enterprise team where they achieved outstanding results; they were recognised for their fantastic teamwork and making over 800% increase to their individual initial investment for themselves they also raised £80 for Broxbourne Foodbank. The Young Enterprise programme is a competition that students can create […]
Young students from Dewhurst St Mary C of E Primary School visited as part of our Festival of Learning Programme. They continued their study of Van Gogh with a monoprint technique inspired by the wonderful painting ‘The Starry Night’. Across in the drama department they rehearsed a choral speaking piece leading to a fantastic performance. […]
On a beautiful, and unusually warm September morning, a selected group of Year 8 St Mary’s students walked to Cedar’s Park. St Mary’s is so fortunate to have this historic and award-winning Park in such close proximity. The students took part in a Wild Wellbeing trip organised by Mrs Buxton, the Mental Health and Wellbeing […]
Year 10 GCSE artists have made a fantastic start to their new course, revisiting the formal elements in art. Here are some beautiful examples from their portfolios.
45 students from year 8, 9 and 10 attended the Canoe Slalom World Championship on Friday 22nd September. The event was being held at the Lea Valley White Water centre, built for the 2012 Olympic Games. Students were nominated for the trip by their PE teachers following their hard work and commitment to the subject […]
