Profiles of Old Marians

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 16 May

This week's newsletter has been emailed to parents/carers. A copy can be found on our school website. https://www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk/information-for-parents-and-carers/letters-home/parent-newsletter

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 12 May

***Vacancy Alert - SEND Administrator***

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 9 May

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St Mary’s Catholic High School / 8 May

Habemus Papam Pope Leo XIV

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 2 May

This week's newsletter has been emailed to parents/carers. A copy can be found on our school website. https://www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk/information-for-parents-and-carers/letters-home/parent-newsletter

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 2 May

*** Vacancy Alert - School Counsellor***

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 2 May

Honouring the Life and Legacy of Pope Francis This week, our pupils have been reflecting on the life, work, and enduring legacy of Pope Francis. During form time, students engaged in learning about his remarkable contributions to the Catholic Church and his profound influence on the global community. Daily prayers have centred on themes close to Pope Francis’s heart, including care for the most vulnerable, stewardship of the environment, and the pursuit of justice, mercy, and peace. On Tuesday, we came together to celebrate a voluntary Mass. Fr Adrian offered the Mass for Pope Francis and invited our school community to keep the College of Cardinals in their prayers as they prepare to enter conclave on Wednesday. Pupils were also given the opportunity to sign a school book of condolence, offering their personal reflections and prayers in memory of Pope Francis.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 29 Apr

***Vacancy Alert - Cleaner***

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 21 Apr

St Mary's Catholic High School's cover photo

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 21 Apr

Heavenly Father, With hearts full of sorrow and gratitude, we come before You today to remember Your faithful servant, Pope Francis. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God. Lord, in his passing, we feel the weight of loss, but we also rejoice in the hope of eternal life. Comfort all who mourn—especially the Church he led with courage and kindness. May his legacy of mercy, peace, and justice continue to inspire us in our daily lives. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 11 Apr

This week's newsletter has been emailed to parents/carers. A copy can be found on our school website. https://www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk/information-for-parents-and-carers/letters-home/parent-newsletter

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 11 Apr

We celebrated the retirement of Mrs Pam Wilson this week. Pam has worked as a cleaner at St. Mary's for over 40 years, and has cleaned our Ryan Block since it’s construction in 2000. Pam is a much valued colleague, and will be missed greatly. We thank her for her outstanding contribution to our school community and wish her every joy and happiness for the future.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 11 Apr

We are celebrating some of the current A level Art in Y12 with an Exhibition in the Library Venue in Attercliffe, Sheffield. Please see the poster attached for details and times.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 10 Apr

Over 180 pupils performed at our annual Winding Wheel concert yesterday. It was, quite simply, a superb evening with numerous stunning performances by our musicians. The evening featured instrumental ensembles including Orchestra, String Group, Flute Choir, Key Stage 3 Band, Wind Band, Jazz Band and Sax Ensemble, alongside Lower School Choir, Manflesh, Mini-Manflesh, Festival Choir and Upper School Choir. We were also privileged to witness multiple soloists perform throughout the concert. Musicians of all ages excelled themselves in order to give our audience a night to remember. We wish to thank Mr Lloyd, Mrs Fletcher, Mrs Haywood and Mr Breedon for their dedication to the musical development of our pupils, alongside Mr Cox, our Master of Ceremonies. Finally, we wish to recognise our outgoing Year 13 musicians, many of whom have been involved in the musical life of the school throughout their time with us, and have been an inspiration to younger pupils.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 10 Apr

***Vacancy Alert - Head Of English***

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 4 Apr

Chesterfield headteacher 'extremely proud' as school celebrates 'outstanding' rating

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 4 Apr

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St Mary’s Catholic High School / 4 Apr

This week's newsletter has been emailed to parents/carers. A copy can be found on our school website. https://www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk/information-for-parents-and-carers/letters-home/parent-newsletter

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 2 Apr

We welcomed Bentley Photographic to our school today, for our 'whole school photograph'. This was a mammoth undertaking, with all 1360 pupils plus 160 staff photographed. This is done every 5 years, to mark the history of our school. Our pupils' behaviour was, as always, outstanding and they received numerous compliments from the photographers. Parents will be sent the link to view and purchase the final photo during the coming week.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 2 Apr

This week, at St. Mary's we are celebrating our Lenten Acts of Worship. Throughout the week pupils are being given the opportunity to engage in worship by focussing on 'The Way of the Cross'. Each celebration is being led by pupils from every form group, in collaboration with their Form Teachers and Heads of Year. The Acts of Worship are an opportunity for students to reflect on the actions of those whom Jesus encountered during His final journey, whilst also considering how they can make meaningful connections to their own actions in today's world. The celebrations are further enriched by musical contributions from our 6th form singers, flute choir and by Olivia (Y11). We are grateful for the dedication and participation of all involved in making these Acts of Worship truly memorable experiences for our school community.

Rob Boardman

Patrick Gannon

Claire Thompson

Gemma Willis

John Medvenics

Isabelle Rodgers

Zoey Spendlove

Faye Thorley

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