Live, Love and Learn

in the Light of Christ

Live, Love and Learn

in the Light of Christ

Live, Love and Learn

in the Light of Christ

Live, Love and Learn

in the Light of Christ

Live, Love and Learn

in the Light of Christ

Live, Love and Learn

in the Light of Christ

Live, Love and Learn

in the Light of Christ

Live, Love and Learn

in the Light of Christ

Year 6 Open Evening - Wednesday 1st October 2025

Year 6 Open Evening will be held on Wednesday 1st October from 5pm till 7pm. 
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Parent Newsletter 11 July 2025

Dear Parents/Carers, Please find this week’s parent newsletter, alongside the letters below: Parent-Newsletter-11-July-2025.pdf We wish you and your family a nice weekend. Yours faithfully,  St. Mary’s Catholic High School
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“Pupils’ conduct and attitudes towards one another, with adults and visitors are exceptional. They are welcoming and courteous while also industrious. Warm and trusting relationships are underpinned by a strong and inclusive ethos of care alongside high expectations at this popular school.”

Ofsted, 2024

“One parent captured the sentiments of the overwhelming majority of parents and carers who expressed an opinion when they said: ‘I feel lucky that I get to send my children here.”

Ofsted, 2024

“Pupils thrive at school both academically and socially, including in the sixth form. Classrooms are busy and purposeful learning spaces. Pupils receive consistently high-quality teaching that stimulates their interest and engagement in all subjects. They know that staff care about their success.”

Ofsted, 2024

“A unique aspect of the school’s provision is a first-class programme for pupils’ personal development. The elements of the school’s innovative ‘Inauro’ scheme ensure that pupils feel safe and well prepared for life in modern society.”

Ofsted, 2024

“Sixth-form students are well integrated into the life of the school. They are exceptionally positive role models for younger pupils.”

Ofsted, 2024

“Pupils benefit from being taught by specialist staff. Teachers’ subject knowledge is consistently strong. They use this to design lessons that ignite pupils’ curiosity about new ideas and concepts.”

Ofsted, 2024

“The school is uncompromising in its commitment to supporting pupils with SEND while also promoting their increasing independence and self-confidence. Many parents spoke of staff going ‘above and beyond’ to provide the help and support their children need, including in the sixth form.”

Ofsted, 2024

“The school takes pupils’ personal and character development seriously.”

Ofsted, 2024

“Pupils have a strong understanding of equality and moral issues. They embrace the school’s Catholic and British values in their conduct with others.”

Ofsted, 2024

“Students excel in leadership and community initiatives that enable them to be very well prepared for early adulthood. They receive expert guidance about their next steps towards higher education and non-university pathways.”

Ofsted, 2024

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St Mary’s Catholic High School / 11 Jul

Kerry Ellis had a special message for our We Will Rock You cast before the performances this weekend

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 11 Jul

This week's newsletter has been emailed to parents/carers. A copy can be found on our school website. https://stmarysschool.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/document/Parent-Newsletter-11-July-2025.pdf?t=1752236114

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 11 Jul

Highlights from our beautiful concert during the Salzburg music tour. Pupils were exceptional in both their reverent behaviour and outstanding performances. It was a truly wonderful experience for all involved.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 10 Jul

We're very excited for our opening night of We Will Rock You. Due to the very warm weather, please wear comfortable clothing for the higher temperatures and be prepared with items to help with your comfort such as fans, bottled water etc. There will be refreshments available at the bar before the show and during the interval. We'll see you there, ready to rock!

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 8 Jul

The cast of We Will Rock You have been working hard all week to bring Queen’s legendary music to life! Don’t miss opening night this Thursday, 10th July – it’s going to be a show to remember! We Will Rock You- School Edition is presented through special arrangement, and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW).

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 7 Jul

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our pupils, families, and friends for their outstanding fundraising efforts in support of Ashgate Hospice during our recent Whole School Sponsored Walk. Your generosity and enthusiasm have make a significant impact to important work they do. If you still have any outstanding sponsorship contributions, these can be returned either: in cash to the Finance Office, or via our JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/st-marys-catholic-high-school-5 Thank you once again for your continued support.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 5 Jul

Our Salzburg Music Tour has arrived back to school safely after a tiring but fantastic trip. We’ve made some amazing memories! Next week on to the school production!

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 4 Jul

Last Remaining Tickets! Tickets for this year’s school production of We Will Rock You – School Edition are still available! Please note, Thursday and Saturday evening tickets have sold out. Performance Dates: • Thursday 10th July – 7:30 pm (SOLD OUT) • Friday 11th July – 4:00 pm & 7:30 pm • Saturday 12th July – 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm (SOLD OUT) Set in a future where music is banned, this high-energy musical follows a group of rebels as they fight to bring rock back to life—with the iconic hits of Queen! 👉 Book your tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-marys-catholic-high-school We Will Rock You – School Edition is presented through special arrangement, and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW).

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 4 Jul

Our Salzburg Music Tour ended in grand style with our final performance yesterday at the Basilika St Michael in Mondsee. The pupils were outstanding, both in their performances and their impeccable and reverent behaviour in church. It really was a very special performance! We returned to the hotel for an evening meal, to pack and to take part in the final instalment of Mr Lloyd's entertainment (which included a 'Beat the Teachers' quiz). It has been a wonderful trip and we are very proud of our pupils' behaviour and willingness to get involved and try new experiences. We have now set off home a little earlier than scheduled so we will ask pupils to text an update of our arrival times when we have them confirmed.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 4 Jul

LOURDES UPDATE: We are expected to arrive at school between 10:45 and 11:00. Students have been asked to text parents/carers to let them know of this slightly earlier than expected arrival time.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 3 Jul

Today’s trip for the music tour was to the iconic centre of Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and made famous by the classic film The Sound of Music. Pupils had free time to soak up some sights, explore the shops and there was even a mini tour lead by Mrs Fletcher to the Mirabel Gardens, which began through a human archway in the main Salzburg square. Once at the gardens, some of the pupils (and staff) recreated famous poses from the Do Re Mi scene (see photos). It's been a fabulous day and the weather has been glorious once again. We're now on our way to our final concert in the beautiful Basilika St Michael, where the wedding scene from The Sound of Music was filmed. We're very much looking forward to performing in such a special venue.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 3 Jul

We have now departed the hotel in Lourdes, ready for the 24 hour journey home after a brilliant week. Yesterday we attended International Mass which was celebrated by a Cardinal. Then in the afternoon we made the water gesture in small groups before our Thanksgiving Liturgy. In the evening, the Hallam Youth visited the Grotto for the final time this week. Many of us lit candles and prayed for our loved ones back home. This morning was an early start as we had to vacate our rooms before breakfast. For the final time we went to Mass with our pilgrims and said an emotional farewell. After a quick lunch we boarded the coach ready to set off on time. We are aiming for the first ferry of the day at 4am on Friday. Students will be told to contact parents and carers in the morning once we have an updated estimated time of arrival. We are all very proud of how kind and caring our pupils have been this week, and we have been very impressed with those who have volunteered to take on a role in the variety of services. A special thank you must also go to Mr Wass, Mrs Wilkinson, Miss Charmak and Mr Bennett for their hard work this week - without them this pilgrimage would not have been possible.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 3 Jul

We’ve had another fantastic day on our music tour in Salzburg! It was a beautifully sunny day for our visit to St Gilgen, where pupils had some free time to explore the village and sample some delicious ice creams! The lake looked stunning in the sun and we enjoyed an hour long cruise with picturesque views. We got off the boat at Strobl to play our first concert at the Musikpavillon, a great venue right on the shore of the lake. The pupils performed brilliantly! Back to the hotel for another delicious dinner and Mr Lloyd's fantastic evening entertainment.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 2 Jul

Yesterday, in Lourdes, we had a later start than usual. We followed the Stations of the Cross in the Underground Basilica to escape the sun. Afterwards students had free time until lunch. In the afternoon, we attended Mass in the beautiful Rosary Basilica. Following this, many students chose to stay with their pilgrims to visit the Grotto and light a candle. In the evening, we hosted the social night in the hotel for the whole pilgrimage. After plenty of singing and dancing students eventually made their way to bed.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 1 Jul

After a good night’s sleep and a delicious breakfast at Hotel Josef, our music tour went sightseeing! We visited Berchtesgaden Salt Mine for a guided tour, which included a train ride, underground slides and a boat ride. We then took a trip to the Eagle’s Nest to take in some spectacular views of the mountain area. We’re now heading back to the hotel for some free time, rehearsals and our evening meal. The pupils will then take part in our evening entertainment. Last night’s involved building spaghetti and marshmallow towers so we’re looking forward to what Mr Lloyd has in store for us this evening!

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 30 Jun

In Lourdes today, we started with Mass at the Grotto. This is where St Bernadette saw the apparitions of the Virgin Mary. Bishop Ralph gave the Homily and some of our students had the privilege of being in the choir in the Grotto too. After returning to the hotel we set off to the Lake. Here we enjoyed a few hours of social time - including playing games, singing and having ice creams. After dinner tonight we had a short amount of time before Holy Hour. Fr Lee led Adoration which including beautiful music. We had a slightly earlier sign in time of 11pm tonight so hopefully we will all feel rested, ready for what is expected to be the hottest day of the week tomorrow.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 30 Jun

Mr C Smith, our outstanding Teaching Assistant, is retiring this summer. We want to thank Mr Smith for the 13 years of service that he has given our school community, as well as the years Mr Smith worked at St. Mary's Primary School. Over this time he has inspired, supported, guided and nurtured the pupils within his care. He will be missed by staff, students and parents, and we wish him well for the future.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 30 Jun

After a long journey across France and Germany, our Music Tour has finally arrived at our hotel 'Hotel Josef' in Salzburg, Austria. The site is beautiful with lots of open space and sport activities for the pupils to enjoy in their free time this afternoon. After a meal we'll be rehearsing ready for our upcoming concerts. Then we'll be heading to bed for a well earned rest ready for a full day of exciting sightseeing tomorrow.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 29 Jun

Day 3 in Lourdes has been very busy. We started with Mass at 10am which included the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Many found this a moving time where our young people placed their hands on the shoulders of their pilgrims. This was followed by the Hallam group photo on the steps of the Rosary Basilica. Students will be given the opportunity to purchase a print of the official photo later this week. After lunch, students had free time before the Diocesan candle was lit by Fr Lee. We then took part in the Blessed Sacrament Procession which took place in the Underground Basilica due to the heat. This is the time when many of the miracles in Lourdes are said to have occurred and it can be a powerful service for many of our pilgrims who are praying for their own miracle of healing here in Lourdes. We enjoyed a delicious meal before having more time to explore the shops or relax at the hotel. Then, tonight, most of the Hallam Youth walked down to the Grotto for a period of prayer and quiet reflection. We were reminded that even though our plans in life may change, finding our purpose is essential. Just after midnight we returned to our rooms ready for another busy day tomorrow. In the morning (Mon 30th June) we will have Mass in the Grotto at 10am (9am UK time) which can be watched on the livestream.

Live, Love and Learn

in the Light of Christ

Live, Love and Learn

in the Light of Christ

Live, Love and Learn

in the Light of Christ

Live, Love and Learn

in the Light of Christ

Live, Love and Learn

in the Light of Christ

Live, Love and Learn

in the Light of Christ

Live, Love and Learn

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