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Profiles of Old Marians - St Mary’s Catholic High School

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Profiles of Old Marians

Rob Boardman

Foreign Office

RB Alumni

Patrick Gannon

UK Army & New Zealand Defence Force

PG Alumni

Claire Thompson

Financial Services

CT Alumni

Gemma Willis

Youth & Community Publishing

GW Alumni

John Medvenics

Cyber Security

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Isabelle Rodgers

Digital Design

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Zoey Spendlove

Midwife

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Faye Thorley

Area Manager for Apple

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St Mary’s Catholic High School / 16 Apr

Early Bird Shine at Battle of the Bands! We are delighted to share some fantastic news from our school rock band, Early Bird, who recently took part in the Battle of the Bands at Belper School. Competing against five other schools, Early Bird delivered an outstanding performance, earning the Audience Award for Best Band. In addition, they were awarded second place unanimously by the judging panel - a superb achievement and a testament to their hard work and musicianship. The group is led by Shane, who has done an excellent job guiding and developing the ensemble. He was incredibly proud of their performance, and rightly so. The band features Matthew, Kerry, Harrison, Noah, Charlie, and Antoni. As runners-up, Early Bird may also be invited to host next year’s event - an exciting prospect for the future. Congratulations to all involved on a brilliant achievement.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 14 Apr

Exciting Opportunity to Meet a West End Star! https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/arts-and-culture/theatre-and-stage/former-chesterfield-student-plays-principal-role-in-touring-production-of-multi-award-winning-operation-mincemeat-6157150 We are delighted to welcome back former St Mary’s student, Holly Sumpton, who is currently starring in the multi-award-winning musical 'Operation Mincemeat' at the Sheffield Lyceum this week. After studying Drama at St Mary’s, Holly went on to train in Musical Theatre at the prestigious Central School of Speech and Drama. She has since built a successful professional career, performing for 10 years in the industry. This is a fantastic and rare opportunity for any students considering, or curious about, a future in Performing Arts. Holly will be joining us this Friday at lunchtime (1.00pm) in the Drama Studio, where she will share her journey, offer valuable insight into the industry, and answer your questions. If you are passionate about drama, theatre, or performance, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 13 Apr

We pray for the soul of John Phelan, who has passed away. John was a Design and Technology teacher at St Mary's from 1983 to 1991 and will be remembered with great fondness by both staff and pupils.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 12 Apr

We are looking forward to welcoming our pupils back to school tomorrow. Please see the reminders below: - Our gates open from 8am and all pupils should be in school by 8.40. -School buses will be operating as normal. -Pupils should continue to wear their winter uniform.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 30 Mar

Last 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-27-March-2026.pdf?t=1774619023 We wish you and your family a happy and holy Easter.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 27 Mar

On Thursday evening, St Mary’s annual Spring Concert, held at the Winding Wheel, was a truly spectacular evening that showcased an impressive breadth of musical talent. Throughout the evening, students demonstrated exceptional skill, creating a night that was memorable for all. The programme featured a wide variety of instrumental ensembles including Orchestra, String Group, Mini-Manflesh, Key Stage 3 Band, Rock Band, Flute Choir, Wind Band, Jazz Band and Saxophone Ensemble. These were complemented alongside the Lower School Choir, Manflesh, Festival Choir, Upper School Choir and the Staff and Sixth Form choir, each contributing immensely to the remarkable evening. We were also fortunate to enjoy a number of solo performances from Amy, Molly, Finley, Joshua, Glen and Freya. Each soloist captivated the audience whilst displaying their exceptional talent. We extend our sincere thanks to Mr Lloyd, Mrs Fletcher and Mrs Haywood for their unwavering dedication to bringing this spectacular evening together, as well as to Mr Cox for his role as Master of Ceremonies. We also wish to recognise the efforts of our Year 13 students, who have dedicated considerable time over the course of their St. Mary’s career to the musical life of the school. Finally, we must credit all of the pupils involved, from Year 7 though to Year 13, for delivering a truly memorable evening for all in attendance.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 26 Mar

On Wednesday, following a very early 3:30 a.m start, a group of students travelled to London to visit Parliament. The day started with a walking tour of Westminster, where students took in key landmarks including Downing Street and the UK Supreme Court, before continuing on to a full guided tour of Parliament. The early start proved particularly worthwhile, as students were afforded the rare opportunity to stand on the floors of both Houses of Parliament, following in the footsteps of leading politicians. As part of the visit, students took part in a workshop exploring how petitions can have a direct impact on the development of laws in the UK. They then created their own petitions, demonstrating a genuine interest in contemporary issues, including the impact of AI, and an impressive understanding of how British citizens can influence change. A particular highlight of the visit was the opportunity to meet Toby Perkins MP for Chesterfield, who generously gave his time to respond to a range of insightful and well-considered questions. It was a thoroughly enriching experience, and the students are to be commended for their enthusiasm and conduct.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 20 Mar

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-20-March-2026.pdf?t=1774016061 We wish you and your family a lovely weekend.