We develop individual excellence, embrace opportunities and build communities with the Gospel values at the heart
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A SENSE OF BELONGING
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.
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CATHOLIC LIFE
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.
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EXTRA CURRICULAR
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.
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LITERACY
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.
Work together; Succeed together
These core values have very much been created by all members of our school community. Respect, Courage and Pride came through as Values that staff feel are important to define us a community, Students overwhelmingly selected the term Determination and parents very much suggested Compassion as a core value.
Courage
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.
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Lots of snow on the mountain today! ❄️🏔️ Our students are doing amazingly out there, we couldn’t be prouder!
❄️ Day Three on the Slopes ❄️ What a difference three days makes! Confidence is soaring, turns are sharper, and our students are flying down the slopes with growing independence. ⛷️✨ The determination and teamwork continue to shine through, they’re challenging themselves and encouraging each other. So proud of the progress and positive attitude from every single group. 🌟👏
We were delighted to welcome God and the Big Bang into school this week! Our Year 10 students took part in an engaging and thought-provoking workshop exploring the relationship between science and faith, and considering how compatible the two really are.
The session encouraged open discussion, critical thinking and curiosity, challenging common misconceptions and showing that scientific discovery and religious belief can sit alongside one another.
A fantastic opportunity for our students to deepen their understanding, ask big questions, and engage respectfully with different perspectives. 🌍✨
❄️ Day Two on the Slopes ❄️
Amazing progress today! Every group is skiing with growing confidence and sharper skills, the improvement from day one has been incredible to see. ⛷️🌟
Hard work deserved a treat, so we wrapped up the day with a well-earned ice cream stop on the way back. Happy students, tired legs, and a brilliant day all round! 🍦👏
❄️ 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
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY...
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