Work together; Succeed together
At St Mary’s, we believe that a true sense of belonging is the foundation for success. Every student is valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. We foster a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone feels respected, safe, and empowered to contribute. Our shared values and strong relationships create an environment where students grow in confidence, develop lasting friendships, and take pride in being part of the St Mary’s family.
St Mary's Catholic College welcomes all families who support our values. Our school is rooted in Catholic values which permeate all aspects of work and relationships. Our Chapel is at the heart of the school, placing Christ at the centre of everything that we do. St Mary's Catholic College is a community of service guiding young people on a path to opportunity, aspiration and reward, founded on Catholic values.
We encourage all our students to enrich their learning with extra-curricular activities. We currently offer: Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bible Club, Boxing, Breakfast Club, Chess Club, Choir, Debate Team, Duke of Edinburgh, Fitness, Football, Homework Club, House Drama, Judo, Maths Club, Music Lessons, Netball, Rugby, Sixth Form Study, Spoken Word, STEM Group (Science), Table Tennis and Trampoline.
St Mary's Catholic College, Literacy is at the heart of everything we do. We therefore offer students a wide range of stimulating ways to develop their ability to speak, read and write effectively. From a well-stocked Library to a range of high-quality interventions and our very own School Poet, we strive to help our students to gain Literacy skills that will enable them to thrive throughout their lives.
Courage is about stepping out of our comfort zones and facing challenges with confidence. It means speaking up for what is right, taking risks in our learning, and being resilient when faced with setbacks.
❄️ First Day on the Slopes ❄️ Our students smashed their very first day of skiing! From nerves and tumbles to confidence and smiles, they showed real resilience, determination, and teamwork throughout the day. So proud of how they kept going and supported each other. ⛷️💪
We’ve arrived safely in Italy and jumped straight into ski-fit to get everyone prepped for the slopes. Students refuelled with some delicious pasta for lunch 🍝 and even managed a quick supermarket visit 🛒.
Now it’s time to freshen up and get ready for our evening meal before a well-earned rest. Skis on tomorrow… excitement is building! ⛷️❄️
After a breakfast stop, we’re on the road again and only a few hours away from arriving in Pila for our school skiing trip ⛷️⛰️
All aboard! 🛳️ Our students are on the ferry to Italy, ready for an unforgettable school ski trip! ❄️⛷️
🎓✨ Careers Fair Highlights ✨🎓
On Wednesday our students had the opportunity to explore a wide range of career pathways, speak directly with employers, and gain real insight into future opportunities. A huge thank you to all the professionals who gave their time to inspire and support our young people. 👏 #CareersFair #FutureReady #RaisingAspirations
🚗🎈 Science Club in action! 🎈🚗
This week, our scientists put their engineering skills to the test by designing balloon-powered cars! Using air pressure, problem-solving, and a lot of teamwork, students experimented with speed, stability, and design tweaks to see whose car could travel the furthest. Lots of trial and error, plenty of excited races, and even more scientific thinking 💡
Learning physics has never been this much fun!
👏 Huge well done to everyone who took part, future engineers in the making! #ScienceClub #STEMinAction
Today, high-quality teaching and learning continued as our Year 10 PE students were introduced to a brand-new sport: goalball 👀⚽️
Through the lesson, students developed their communication and active listening skills — essential qualities that will directly support their Sports Coaching coursework. A brilliant example of learning that builds both skills and understanding 👏
#Year10PE #Goalball #HighQualityTeaching #SportsCoaching #SkillsForLife
Theme of the week: We Are Blessed. This week’s theme reminds us that blessing isn’t about wealth, success, or popularity. In the Gospel, Jesus teaches the Beatitudes, showing us that we are truly blessed when we live with kindness, mercy, peace, and courage. Jesus tells us that God is close to those who struggle, who care deeply for others, and who choose love even when it’s hard.
As we reflect on We Are Blessed, we’re invited to notice the blessings already present in our lives and to remember that we are blessed when we try to live as Jesus teaches — trusting that God walks with us in every part of our journey. #WeAreBlessed #Beatitudes #FaithInAction #ChooseLove #GospelReflection
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