Our Year 10 students had a fantastic opportunity to get a head start on their journey into the working world with their Wexability Day. It was a day packed with practical advice and hands-on activities to equip them for the challenges and opportunities ahead. First off, we had Kate Carter, Head of Apprenticeship Training at […]
Another eagerly anticipated visit from St. Mary’s beloved therapy dog, Godfrey, was orchestrated to coincide with ‘Feeling Good Week’, spanning from February 5th to 9th. Godfrey, a sprightly 6-year-old Border Collie, along with his devoted owner Pam, generously dedicate their time to volunteering with Therapy Dogs Nationwide. This esteemed national charity facilitates visits by trained […]
“Feeling Good Week”, a Hertfordshire-wide initiative, is dedicated to promoting the emotional well-being of young people by raising awareness of mental health and showcasing available support within the community. In celebration of this important event, St. Mary’s organised a series of engaging activities during students’ lunchtimes. Entitled ‘In Harmony with Nature,’ these activities were designed […]
We are thrilled to share with you the resounding success of our recent Humanities Festival of Learning, where we celebrated our local area through various humanities disciplines including History, Geography, Religious Studies, and Personal Development. The event was an opportunity for students from Bonneygrove Primary School to delve into the richness of our community’s heritage […]
The Year 10 boys team travelled to Robert Barclay for their next district league cup fixture. To progress in to the next round the, Year 10 boys needed a win against their opponents. The game started at a very intense pace and both teams struggled to maintain the ball in the early exchanges. Fouls in […]
Year 8 Girls football Well done to the Year 8 girls football team who came 3rd in the District 6-A-Side football tournament. There were lots of great performances, the team showed versatility having to play in a number of different positions, including Goalkeeper. Blustery winds and playing on astro turf made conditions quite difficult, but […]
We are proud to congratulate our latest cohort of Scholars on their graduation from the programme this year. As part of the programme they have received weekly seminars with a University Tutor and had to complete a final assignment. Twenty-eight students in Years 8 and Year 10 graduated this year, with many receiving the top […]
This half term, the Year 9 drama students have been working hard getting to grips with their theatre practitioner study, Bertolt Brecht. They’ve been discovering his unique style of theatre and applying some of Brecht’s techniques to their own work. Techniques including narration, third person narration, re-ordering the scenes sequence into non chronological order and […]
The flag for Antarctica designed by Poppy in Year 7 has made its way to the Rothera Research Station in Antarctica with British Antarctic Survey pilot Tim Below. We have been sent these beautiful photos of the flag on its travels and the geography team are please to share them with you. Congratulations to Poppy […]
On Thursday 1st February, the Year 8 netball team played their second fixture, against Simon Balle School. The girls started the game well, scoring a goal within the first 3 minutes. Simon Balle made a strong comeback, and despite some excellent defending from Myleene and Isabella, managed to score 2 goals before the end of […]
