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St Mary’s Catholic High School / 13 Feb

This week's newsletter has been linked below and a copy can be found on our school website. https://stmarysschool.reactfiles.co.uk/uploads/document/Parent-Newsletter-13-February-2026.pdf?t=1770991504 We wish you and your family a lovely half term break.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 13 Feb

We are delighted that the attendance of our pupils has, again, be recognised as among the highest in the country and are extremely proud of the resilience and determination showed by our pupils.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 11 Feb

***Vacancy Alert - Teacher of Law (Part-time)***

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 9 Feb

St. Mary's has received a letter from the Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, to congratulate the school on the excellent outcomes achieved by its disadvantaged pupils, which have placed it in the top 10% nationally. Bridget Phillipson has recognised the dedication shown by our staff, alongside the hard work of our pupils, that have formed the basis of this significant achievement.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 6 Feb

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-6-February-2026.pdf?t=1770381466 We wish you and your family a lovely weekend.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 5 Feb

***Vacancy Alert - Chef Manager***

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 5 Feb

Upcoming Whole School Production 2026 Come to see our wonderfully talented students in this highly entertaining production of 'Beauty and the Beast'. Ensure to clear your diaries; you will not want to miss it! Tickets will be available via Ticket Source soon. Performances: Thursday 16th July 2026 Friday 17th July 2026 Saturday 18th July 2026 This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 5 Feb

Less than 1 week to go until the Y7 Disco! Wednesday 11th February 3.35pm - 4.45pm Come and celebrate the halfway point of Year 7 while helping to raise funds for our school production. Tickets must be purchased via ParentPay by Monday 9th February.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 4 Feb

Don’t miss out — there is still time to secure your place at our upcoming event for parents and carers of Year 11 pupils: How to Support Your Child with Revision. The session, which will be held on Thursday 5th February between 6.00pm-6.45pm in the Drama Hall, will outline effective ways to support Year 11 pupils in undertaking revision at such a critical part of their educational journey. We are particularly excited to share new and bespoke revision resources, designed by individual departments, which will lead pupils through the specific content needed for each examination. We will demonstrate how to access and use these resources effectively, alongside sharing effective revision strategies and ideas on how to create an effective routine for revision at home. Please access the link below to book tickets: https://buytickets.at/stmaryscatholichighschool/2006997 We look forward to seeing you at the event.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 2 Feb

***Vacancy Alert - Teacher of Maths***

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 2 Feb

***Vacancy Alert - Teacher of English***

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 30 Jan

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-30-January-2026.pdf?t=1769771238 We wish you and your family a lovely weekend.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 30 Jan

Just a reminder that we are delighted to invite parents and carers of Year 11 pupils to join us on Thursday 5th February for a session exploring 'How to Support Your Child with Revision.' The session will be held between 6.00pm - 6.45pm in the Drama Hall. The session will outline effective ways to support Year 11 pupils in undertaking revision at such a critical part of their educational journey. We are particularly excited to share new and bespoke revision resources, designed by individual departments, which will lead pupils through the specific content needed for each examination. We will demonstrate how to access and use these resources effectively, alongside sharing effective revision strategies and ideas on how to create an effective routine for revision at home. Please access the link below to book tickets: https://buytickets.at/stmaryscatholichighschool/2006997 We look forward to seeing you at the event.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 27 Jan

Holocaust Memorial Day

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 27 Jan

Fundraising for Ashgate Hospice: Thank you so much for raising such a fantastic amount for Ashgate Hospice. £866.25 is an incredible amount, we are so very grateful for your ongoing support. With support like yours, we are able to continue to care for our patients and their loved ones across North Derbyshire. Wishing you all the best. Kind regards, Sarah (Community Fundraiser)

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 23 Jan

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-23-January-2026.pdf?t=1769170900 We wish you and your family a lovely weekend.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 20 Jan

We are delighted to invite parents and carers of Year 11 pupils to join us on Thursday 5th February for a session exploring 'How to Support Your Child with Revision.' The session will be held between 6.00pm - 6.45pm in the Drama Hall. The session will outline effective ways to support Year 11 pupils in undertaking revision at such a critical part of their educational journey. We are particularly excited to share new and bespoke revision resources, designed by individual departments, which will lead pupils through the specific content needed for each examination. We will demonstrate how to access and use these resources effectively, alongside sharing effective revision strategies and ideas on how to create an effective routine for revision at home. Please access the link below to book tickets: https://buytickets.at/stmaryscatholichighschool/2006997 We look forward to seeing you at the event.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 20 Jan

We pray for the soul of Janice Brunt, who has passed away. Janice was Head of Chemistry for around 20 years, from 1970 to 1990, and will be remembered with great fondness by both staff and pupils.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 16 Jan

***Vacancy Alert - Teaching Assistants***

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 16 Jan

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-16-January-2026.pdf?t=1768567326 We wish you and your family a lovely weekend.

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St Mary’s Catholic High School

Newbold Road Upper Newbold Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 8AG

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