Entries by stmaryshigh

Year 12 Business trip to the Warner Bros. Studios

On Monday 27th November the Year 12 Business Students had a magical time at the Warner Bros Studios: The Making of Harry Potter. This trip allowed them to put some of their classroom theory into context, with one of the world’s biggest studios, and film franchises. The students took part in a workshop where they […]

Art & Photography

As exam preparation season begins for our year 11 and 13 artists, I wanted to turn the attention to the wonderful art work that is being created by our year 10 artists. Here is Milena Pisha’s interpretation of ‘The World Around Us’, focussing on perspective and painting.

Exploring the Magic Behind the Screen with Wonka

We are thrilled to share an exciting and enriching experience that our Year 12 and Year 13 Media Studies students recently had the privilege to be a part of—an exclusive online panel discussion for the highly anticipated film, Wonka, directed by the talented Paul King. The students were granted a unique opportunity to dive into […]

STEM Activities

In STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths club) we ended the term doing activities that had a Christmas theme. We produced what we call our Chemistree and students had great fun making it – it is currently on display in one of our science labs. In the previous week, our STEM ambassadors engaged in programming […]

Year 8 Girls’ Netball

Our year 8 girls played their first netball match on Tuesday 13th against Chauncy School. Understandably, the girls were very nervous to begin with and conceded 4 goals in the first quarter. However, after a quick pep talk and some movement around the court they found their rhythm. With some excellent shots from Shumaila and […]

“Festival of Carols”, Hoddesdon

On Wednesday 13th December the ‘Phoenix Singers’ performed at the annual “Festival of Carols” in Hoddesdon. We performed all the traditional carols as well as ‘Carol of the Bells’ to the Wednesday market traders and shoppers. We are always delighted to perform out and about in our lovely local community. Thank you to all the […]

St Mary’s Christmas Carol Service

As the holiday season unfolded, our school had the privilege of coming together for a truly enchanting Christmas Carol Service at St. Mary the Virgin Church. On an unusually warm evening, the historic church provided the perfect backdrop for a night filled with festive cheer, community spirit, and music. The ambiance of St. Mary the […]

Year 13 Mock interviews

The Year 13 students recently participated in a mock interview, a transformative experience that significantly enhanced their employability skills. This invaluable opportunity allowed our pupils to gain first-hand interview experience, a crucial step in preparing them for the competitive world of work. During the day, students not only faced the challenging questions but also received […]

Year 10 Hospitality and Catering course – A real-life experience

A group of Year 10 hospitality and catering students embarked on an exhilarating journey at the High Leigh Conference Centre, where they transformed into professional chefs for a day. Amidst the aromatic sizzles and tantalizing aromas, they skilfully crafted a diverse array of culinary delights, including succulent burgers, crispy southern fried chicken, delectable onion rings, […]