Year 10 girls attended their second gym session at Ignite in Cuffley, where students were put through their paces by a personal trainer who had them working in pairs, in a circuit style session, focussing on a whole body work out.
The girls worked really well, working hard as well as encouraging each other, and it was excellent preparation for their PPE’s over the following two weeks.
We look forward to some regular PE lessons at the gym in the coming weeks.
Celebrate the end of the school year with an evening of music, sunshine and community at St Mary’s CE High School Summer Concert!
Join us on Friday 10th July at 7:00pm in our beautiful outdoor courtyard for a wonderful showcase of the talent, dedication and creativity of our students. Accompanied by a live band, performers will present an exciting and varied programme featuring popular music, musical theatre favourites and instrumental performances.
This free event is the perfect opportunity to relax, enjoy a summer evening with family and friends, and celebrate another successful year at St Mary’s. Whether you are a fan of contemporary hits, show tunes or outstanding young musicians, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
Event Details
Please note that all students attending as audience members must be accompanied by an adult.
Come and finish the school year in the summer sunshine, surrounded by great music, talented students and the warm spirit of the St Mary’s community. We look forward to welcoming you for what promises to be a memorable evening.
Everyone is welcome!
Another Successful Silver DofE Expedition🎉
All students worked hard together, despite the hot weather conditions, and showed great resilience.
All students passed their expedition section and we are so proud of them.
We even had positive conversations about doing Gold next year!
Throughout this academic year, our Year 7 students have been enthusiastically participating in a variety of co-curricular activities, every Friday, including sport, drama, languages, logical games and more. In these sessions, students build confidence, teamwork, creativity, communication, and problem-solving skills while enjoying learning beyond the classroom.
We are also delighted to announce that St Mary’s has launched co-curricular clubs for Years 8 and 9.
We are excited to share that Herts Summer Parks is back for 2026. Funded by Hertfordshire County Council, the programme provides young people aged 12–16 with access to free activities and food throughout August.
Programme Overview:
You can find more details on our website here: Summer Parks
On Friday, 15th May 2026, the St Mary’s High School community once again came together in support of the Mental Health Foundation’s annual Wear It Green Day held during Mental Health Awareness Week from 11th–17th May. This year’s theme, ‘Action’ encouraged everyone to consider the small yet meaningful steps we can take to support one another and keep conversations about mental health open and ongoing.
The purpose of the day extended far beyond fundraising. It provided an important opportunity to continue normalising discussions surrounding mental health — a cause that becomes increasingly significant each year. The Mental Health Foundation’s mission of promoting “good mental health for all” strongly aligns with the values upheld at St Mary’s, particularly its emphasis on prevention and early support.
Students and staff were invited to take part by wearing a green accessory of their choice — from bold ties and colourful socks to quirky hats and scarves — in exchange for a £1 donation. For those without anything green to hand, green ribbon badges were available for a small contribution. During form time, students also enjoyed a fun quiz that tested their knowledge of mental health and, naturally, the colour green. The winning form proudly received a fitting prize: a vibrant green plant.
Thanks to the enthusiasm and generosity of our school community, an impressive £182 was raised, all of which will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation. This achievement reflects the compassion and collective spirit that make St Mary’s such a special place.
A heartfelt thank you goes to everyone who took part and helped make Wear It Green Day such a success. Your support not only raises awareness but also strengthens a culture of empathy, understanding, and positive action throughout our school community.
This week, in year 8 geography lessons, students have been working on their unit of study on coasts in preparation for their visit to Walton-on-the-Naze beach. They have been looking at the different geographical features and processes using cake to explore layers. The visit in a few weeks will enable the whole year group to see these features in reality and we are very much looking forward to exploring with them.
On Friday 15th May 2026, the St Mary’s High School community once again united in support of the Mental Health Foundation’s annual “Wear It Green Day”, held during Mental Health Awareness Week 11th–17th May. This year’s theme “Action” encouraged everyone to think about the small but meaningful steps we can take to support one another, and to keep conversations about mental health open and ongoing.
The purpose of the day went far beyond fundraising. It was an opportunity to continue normalising discussions around mental health — a cause that grows more important every year. The Mental Health Foundation’s mission of promoting “good mental health for all” aligns strongly with our values at St Mary’s, especially its focus on prevention and early support.
Students and staff were invited to join in by wearing a green accessory of their choice — from bold ties and colourful socks, to quirky hats and scarves — in exchange for a £1 donation. For anyone without something green to hand, green ribbon badges were available for a small contribution. A fun quiz also took place during Form time, challenging students on their knowledge of mental health and, of course, the colour green. The winning Form proudly took home a fitting prize, a vibrant green plant.
Thanks to the enthusiasm and generosity of our school community, we raised an impressive £182.00, all of which will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation. This achievement reflects the compassion and collective spirit that make St Mary’s such a special place.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part and helped make Wear It Green Day such a success. Your support not only raises awareness, but also strengthens a culture of empathy, understanding and positive action within our school.
Congratulations to Year 13 student Amy, who has helped Crystal Palace F.C. Women secure promotion to the Women’s Super League (WSL).
On 2nd May, Amy travelled to Sutton with the Crystal Palace squad to face Portsmouth F.C. Women in a crucial fixture. Crystal Palace produced an outstanding performance, winning 6–1 and officially securing promotion to the top tier of women’s football for next season.
This is a remarkable achievement for Amy, who has balanced the demands of first-team football alongside her A Level studies throughout the year. Her dedication, commitment and professionalism have been exceptional, and she continues to be an excellent role model for younger students across the school community.
Everyone at school is incredibly proud of Amy and all that she has achieved. We look forward to following her continued success in the Women’s Super League next season and wish her every success both on and off the pitch.
On Tuesday the 21st of April Sammy Angelou, a dynamic multi-talented singer making waves in the UK music scene delivered a performance which was focused on Mental Health, Healthy Relationships and Bullying.
Sammy Angelo is a 24-year-old up-and-coming artist from St Albans. Infatuated with music from a youthful age, he picked up the guitar at the age of 15. Following various tutorials on YouTube, the self-taught instrumentalist was determined to broaden his skills in the hopes of producing his own songs in the future. Enrolling on a creative musicianship course before developing his engineering skills as a producer the following year at University, the newcomer was able to develop performing techniques as well as his confidence in a room full of people. Sharing his debut single “Love Me No More” featuring former JLS member Oritsé Williams, Sammy Angelo then went on to collaborate with musicians such as Geko, Ayo Beatz, S1mba and A7s.
Sammy developed alopecia as a teenager, an experience that deeply affected his body image and mental health. What could have remained a lifelong struggle, however, became a turning point. Through resilience and self-acceptance, he transformed his journey into one of strength and positivity. Today, Sammy shares an uplifting story of facing adversity head-on and coming out the other side with confidence, optimism, and a desire to inspire others.
Sammy came to St Mary’s to discuss mental health, the causes of mental health problems (stress, relationships etc), a time when he has had his own mental health issues, who to turn to for help and the importance of speaking up. Sammy also spoke about managing school and how to deal with bullying if you come across it, relating to his own experiences at school and his personal story about developing alopecia.
Sammy’s talk involved personal stories regarding peer pressure and his journey at school. Sammy discussed the importance of healthy relationships and respect within all kinds of relationships, whether this be family, friendships or romantic relationships. Sammy also explored the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships highlighting the importance of respect and tolerance,why diversity should be celebrated between us all. The talk was very interactive, got the students involved, and the key messages were vital for our young people navigating their personal journeys through life.
