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Spring 2019 Issue 5
2019/2020
Prefect Team Announced
As the Upper Sixth girls approach exam season and their last term at St
Mary’s, they hand the reins of responsibility for prefect duties to the Lower
Sixth girls. After a rigorous interview process, many congratulations go to the
enthusiastic 2019/20 team who are fully committed to leading the younger
years and working for the benefit of the school. Cassia Thackray has been
appointed Head Girl, along with two Deputies, Mima Baring (Academic)
and Olivia Annett (Pastoral). They are joined by Senior Prefects: Agnes
Perry-Robinson (Head of Harewell), Valeria Canedo Leal (Head of Newby),
Anastasia Compton (Head of York), Saskia Lyne (Head of Junior Girls), Ella
Potts and Olivia Wright (Sports), Pia Regensburger (Chaplaincy and Charity).
Subject Prefects have also been appointed to lead and support departments Anastasia Compton (Science). Núria Robert-Montaner has been appointed
throughout the school. These are: Ceci Oliver (Art), Summer Pang (Business House Captain, Mary Ward.
Studies and Maths), Tallulah Collis and Georgiana Forrester (Classics), Megan
Bale (Dance), Mandy Tan (Economics), Agnes Perry-Robinson (English), Saskia We would like to thank the 2018/19 team, headed by Cicely Willis, Olivia
Lyne (Library), Francesca Ramage Mangles (History and Library), Valeria Willis and Georgia Brand, for their hard work and commitment in leading
Canedo Leal (Modern Languages), Poppy Pender (Philosophy and RE) and the school during the past year.
‘Individually known, individually nurtured’ was who cajoled and directed their houses into
From the Headmistress
not the strapline that drew me to St Mary’s. producing some excellent choral performances.
After all, what school doesn’t claim to know As ever, there were several outstanding
and nurture their pupils. However, the more ensemble and solo performances, and it was
time I spend here, the more integrity I feel good to see house spirits running high.
this description has. Our individual approach
enables our girls to achieve well beyond their Our ‘Born to Write’ competition was a notable
expectations in so much that they do. success of the term, attracting record entries,
and it was lovely to have a home-grown
This term has seen so many examples of our winner selected by Razia Iqbal. In other creative
‘individually nurtured’ girls excelling, that it endeavours, several of our dancers were
is a challenge to pick out just a few of the involved in TLW’s dance show recently, and but we are also very proud of all our Upper
highlights. Artistic and creative endeavour one of our senior dance scholars has been Sixth girls, who have secured excellent offers
has been particularly in evidence, from the awarded a full scholarship to the prestigious at a range of prestigious universities. Whether
visual wonders and fine harmonies of the undergraduate Fine Arts at Fordham University busy on the netball courts, debating weighty
amazing production ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ and the Ailey School of Dance in New York. matters, getting involved in chaplaincy, singing
to the brilliance of the fine art, photography like angels, demonstrating against Climate
and textiles GCSE work and the many One of the things I value most in my job is Change or cooking up a storm in the Leiths
performances in various concerts ranging from the opportunity to spend time observing kitchen, St Mary’s girls are never idle.
confident first outings by our youngest players lessons, and the progress of our girls. I have
seen so many exemplary, inspiring and creative I wish you and your families a very Happy
to super-accomplished recitals by our senior
classes this term, and feel extremely proud Easter.
soloists. The choir have kept up an amazing
repertoire of pieces new and old, and go from of both our teachers and the way in which
strength to strength. I am especially impressed the girls participate. This is truly an exciting
by the speed at which they learn new music, environment for learning. Increasing numbers
and perform it with passion, commitment and are receiving Head’s Commendations for
a sense of beauty. outstanding grades and the girls really do
develop a strong work ethic during their time
The recent House Shout event was hotly here. The three Oxbridge offers at the start of
contested, and all credit is due to the girls term made us so proud of the girls concerned, Maria Young, Headmistress
NEWS ROUNDUP
BRITISH During the holidays, Mr Dalton led a Closer to home, there have been
a whole host of trips by academic
Two LVI Historians, Aggie P-R and
Talullah C, were accepted to take
ski trip to Austria while Mrs Blanco
SCIENCE WEEK took sixth form classicists and History
departments from a Sixth Form
trip to London to attend a series of
part in the Holocaust Education
Trust’s ‘Lessons from Auschwitz’
2 019 of Art students to the ancient ruins of
lectures on ‘The Great Gatsby’ and
Chaucer given by leading academics
programme and joined students from
other schools on a deeply thought-
British Science Week celebrations took place across and lecturers, to an MFL trip to provoking trip to Auschwitz.
Rome.
the school, with a whole host of fun activities in Southampton University, a Latin trip
the Science Department. We welcomed some to London and many more.
fantastic external speakers, including St Mary’s
old girl, Bethan Mewett, who is studying Physics
MARY WARD DAY at Swansea and Peter Littlewood, Director of the
Young People’s Trust for the Environment
who gave an inspirational talk on
St Mary’s has its roots in the life of Mary Ward and her environmental issues facing our
vision inspires the girls to aim high and to become confident planet. Meanwhile, further afield,
compassionate young women who play a positive role in A level Biologists visited Bristol
society. Each year we celebrate Mary Ward Day, a long- University for a DNA
standing traditional day of celebration and reflection within molecular workshop
the community. This year the girls dressed up as ‘Inspirational along with students from
Women’ from across the centuries and enjoyed an all school Clayesmore and King’s
treasure hunt, followed by the long-awaited staff pantomime, Bruton.
Aladdin. Memories formed on Mary Ward Day remain
with the girls throughout the years. It is a day of reflection,
laughter and joy that brings the whole community together
and this year was no exception.
Stupendous St Mary’s Latinists scooped
every first place prize
Stories
available to them at this
year’s Salisbury Classical
Association Fifty-Fifth
There seems to have been a bit of a book theme Annual Reading Competition
running through this term, with the school book at Godolphin.
club winning the Wessex Amazing Book Award
event at Bryanston, followed by the talented Scarlett The whole community DIGITAL
C winning this year’s Born to Write competition
with her moving Holocaust story, ‘Space’. Scarlett’s
celebrated World Book
Day in inimitable St
AMBASSADORS
story was one of 230 entries from pupils across 17 Mary’s fashion. Pupils St Mary’s new team of Digital Ambassadors
schools. Judge, Razia Iqbal, joined us at the Awards and staff across all are passionate about technology, in particular
coding, and are keen to inspire other girls in
Ceremony along with highly commended pupils areas of the school
the school. They meet weekly and offer drop-in
from Hanford, Ludwell, Perrott Hill, Motcombe, paraded some truly information and help sessions for anything
Shaftesbury, Wardour, Gillingham, Archbishop spectacular book technology or e-safety related.
Wake, Castle Court, Knighton House, Broad Chalke, themed costumes –
Sandroyd, Port Regis, Farleigh, Bruton School probably the best we
for Girls, St George’s Warminster and St Mary’s. have ever seen.
Congratulations to Scarlett, whose story was
published in the Blackmore Vale Magazine.
SENIOR SCHOOL
PRODUCTION 2019
This term we stepped into Mr Mushnik’s Little Shop of Horrors for a spectacular
two hour Senior School musical production, packed with sensational singing,
impressive American accents and botanical world domination.
Sophia M acted out the role of Seymour’s father- The swinging sixties were revived in the foot-
like Mushnik, giving an excellent performance tapping rock and roll tunes sung by all the cast,
particularly during the song and dance duet with in particular, Chiffon (Fleur H), Ronnette (Alexa
Seymour (Olivia O), the downtrodden underdog G) and Crystal (Cassia T) along with Talia L as
who gets his life turned around by a suspiciously the flower seller. The chorus and supporting
“strange and interesting” giant alien plant, Audrey character roles were played by Paula L, Theodora
II (operated by Tabitha E and Helena L-B and C, Cecilia P and Anastasia C, who all sang
impressively voiced and sung by Alexa G). impressive harmonies. Whilst it is difficult to pick a
favourite song, Downtown, Feed Me and Suddenly
Audrey, played by Valeria CL, captivated the Seymour all stand out.
audience with her sensational singing and
completely brought the vulnerable and ditzy The stage design used the breadth of the Hall,
character to life. The flamboyant role of the abusive enveloping the audience and delivering seamless
Orin (Megan K) as Audrey’s boyfriend, strutted
around the stage with an overt sleaziness and
transitions from the failing florist to the demonic
dentist. The combination of a talented cast, fantastic
The combination of a talented cast, fantastic
unpredictability, fully embracing the role of the
sadistic dentist.
choreography and sensational singing made this
a stand-out and truly memorable Senior School
choreography and sensational singing made this a stand-
performance.
out and truly memorable Senior School performance.
BOARDING Weekends
NEWS
The boarders have enjoyed busy weekends this term, with
a whole host of outings and social events. Highlights
were visiting Harry Potter Studios, Oxygen Freejumping,
Splashdown and year group ‘Dine Outs’.
Meanwhile at school, boarders enjoyed a Neon Disco, a fun ‘speed
chatting’ activity, ‘Boarders Got Talent’, Zumba, a fantastic Barn Dance
in the Main Hall and a frenetic and fun Easter Egg Hunt!
The International Food Fair was a great success and a wonderful
coming together of the whole boarding community with girls preparing
food and running stalls representing countries from all over the world.
Saturday morning Enrichment has included creative writing, bee
keeping and animal husbandry, cookery and cryptography to name but
a few.
Much to the delight of many, the snow fell earlier this term and a happy
few days was spent sledging and building snowmen in the grounds.
A few weeks later, the sun shone, temperatures soared and the girls
were outside making the most of our beautiful grounds.
Weekends at St Mary’s are a great mixture of fun and activity balanced
with down time and relaxation. We are looking forward to a sunny
Summer Term with lots of activities and trips planned.
Susannah Hill
Deputy Head (Pastoral)
& Head of Boarding
A Selection of
Visits and Trips University Offers
All Sixth-Formers attend a weekly General Studies lesson, where they have the
opportunity to listen to a wide range of external speakers. This term, we welcomed
lecturers from Bath University, including Dr Momna Hejmadi (Biochemistry, with Balliol College, Oxford
a focus on developing new cancer treatments), Dr Sophie Parsons (Mechanical English Language and Literature
Engineering, with a focus on sustainability, finding uses for plastic retrieved from
our oceans), Monika Halika & Meike Scheller (PhD students in Psychology, looking at Clare College, Cambridge
SIXTH
treatment of chronic pain and at brain development in blind children). Philosophy
Girton College, Cambridge
Girls have enjoyed several trips during the term, to support their academic studies.
LVI Philosophy & Theology pupils travelled to Bristol for a series of lectures, while Modern and Medieval Languages
FORM
English A Level pupils travelled to London for lectures on Chaucer and ‘The Great
Exeter
Gatsby’.
Politics & International Relations
Bristol
EPQs at St Mary’s
Biomedical Sciences
Leeds
Neurosciences
The LVI girls are busy working on their EPQs (Extended Project Qualifications)
Our Oxbridge students experienced great success which are widely encouraged for all Sixth-Formers at St Mary’s. An EPQ Warwick
consists of a 5000 word dissertation on a subject of choice and is an additional Linguistics with French
at the beginning of term, with three of our five
qualification taken alongside A Levels. The EPQ helps to develop research
candidates securing a place – a success rate well
skills, time management and a host of other skills that are useful for university. Exeter
above the average offer rate of 15-20%. All our A top grade in an EPQ is worth the equivalent of half an A Level or 28 UCAS Art History
Upper VI girls, whatever their planned destination, points, which can be invaluable when applying to universities.
Newcastle
deserve praise for putting together strong,
History
thoughtful applications which demonstrate huge
“The influence of the Vietnam War on
passion for their chosen subjects. UCL
American music in the 60s and 70s” Economics & Business
This term has also seen mock exams for Upper VI, giving them
Edinburgh
the encouragement they need to strive for their ambitious target “How can we use Neutrinos to study the Architecture
grades. Tutors have been on hand to help the girls produce detailed
action plans to keep on track. origin of the Universe?”
Edinburgh and King’s College London
Physics
As Upper VI are deciding which offers to accept, Lower VI are
“Are Men and Women Essentially Evil?”
beginning their journey towards a university application, or in some Durham
cases exploring a specialist course or a higher apprenticeship. After Visual Arts & Film
their trip to the UCAS Exhibition at the UWE campus, the girls “How relevant is the organ in
will be planning visits to open days and starting to narrow down Fordham University, New York
their possible options. By the end of next term, all Lower VI girls
contemporary times?”
Fine Arts (with a scholarship)
will have written a draft personal statement, and will spend the
This term, Hannah from UVI presented the findings of her EPQ on CRISPR-
summer holiday reading more widely or looking for additional work University of the Arts London
Cas9 and its efficiency in removing HIV from cells. Her impressive investigation
experience. Graphic Design
explored both the scientific and ethical implications of such gene therapy and
included a Skype interview with Professor Robert Winston, organised by Mrs Falmouth / Oxford Brookes
Finally, this term has seen the appointment process for new
Bowe. Hannah is planning to study Biomedical Sciences at university and has Fine Art
senior and subject prefects from Lower VI, who will take over
already received offers from some excellent universities including Bristol.
from the Upper VI team led by Cicely W at the beginning of the
Norwich / Coventry / Plymouth
Summer Term. Reading the letters of application and interviewing
the candidates are among the greatest pleasures of my role, and
Photography
ARTiculation
the candidates’ speeches to staff on topics such as “what I have
Bath Spa, Brighton, Chichester,
learned at St Mary’s” or “my greatest inspiration” moved some of
Royal Holloway, Winchester
the teachers to tears! This year’s prefect selection has truly been an
Film, Television
Olympic race – all the candidates, whether appointed to a senior Following her victory at the school heat of the ARTiculation competition, Helen C
and Digital Production
role or not, have shown exceptional qualities and we are very proud (UVI) competed against eight schools in the South West at the Salisbury Arts Centre.
of them. Helen flew the flag of academic excellence and independent thinking for St Mary’s Camberwell College of Arts
Dominic Simmons, Head of VI Form and spoke bravely and honestly about the subject of depression. Graphics
Charity
Community
&
CHAPLAINCY
Serving the community and supporting charities both Chaplaincy continues to be at the heart of the school, with three groups focused on active faith development
locally and further afield is an important part of our inspired by Gospel values and prayer. This term members of Mini Vinnies, Beatitudes, and the Chaplaincy
lives at St Mary’s. This term, Shutterbabes, the school’s team, have been busy putting social justice at the core of their activities. Led by Miss Connolly, these groups
photography enterprise group, visited Julia’s House, a have ensured that the Mary Ward Day celebrations were a fitting tribute to our founder.
local children’s hospice, and presented a cheque for £1000,
raised from the sale of calendars and cards at school.
They have also continued with the “Cookie for a pond to be filled with fish to feed
We have also been proactively disabilities, for which former Head Fairy”, an initiative which identifies pupils local families. A novel idea of raising money General RE talks
supporting Little Giants, a voluntary Girl, Laura Martin-Prud’homme, is who are in need of a little tender loving was to ‘sponge the teacher’, and a few
youth group in Shaftesbury which now the Development Officer. Laura care. The cookies, with Gospel verses, brave teachers put their names forward to Sixth-Formers have had a whole host of interesting
supports children and young people and fieldworker, Chris, inspired the are anonymously left for girls, to help put have wet sponges thrown at them. General RE lessons this term, to which many external
with a variety of special needs. The girls with a powerful and moving a smile back on their faces. Such a small speakers have come in to inspire the girls. In addition
club enables families to socialise and presentation about their work, so thing and yet it creates such delight! Chaplaincy links with the Order of Malta to Laura Martin-Prud’homme introducing the girls to
play together in a way they probably much so that the Sixth Form and are strong and there are plans for another L’Arche, members of the Household Cavalry came
could not do at other clubs. They Chaplaincy have decided to make Currently, the Chaplaincy team is raising visit to Lourdes this year. and talked about the Just War theory, we have had
are accepted whatever their special this charity one of their focuses. The money for Cafod, the Catholic aid agency speakers from Pax Christi and an interesting talk on
needs might be. Some parents have Charity Prefect decided that £500 which has campaigns running throughout Care of the Chapel and ensuring that the Social Media and Christianity.
said that Little Giants is a lifeline for should be donated from the Tuesday Lent. This year, it is supporting projects needs of the liturgical ceremonies such as
them and their children. This term, LV fasting and there are plans for a in Bangladesh, which is suffering from Mass and Reconciliation are met, is down
and UV boarders volunteered at a much more hands-on approach going the after-effects of global warming and to the Chaplaincy team. It is also through
Little Giants’ disco to specifically raise forward. drought. The aim is to raise at least £200 them that we are able to have Adoration
money for a severely disabled boy and Stations of the Cross, which ensures
Further donations to Amnesty,
and his family. The event raised £475. that the religious life maintains its vibrancy
Home-Start, Pax Christi and the local
Thank you to everyone who supports within the school.
Alabare charity for the homeless,
this local group.
ensure that St Mary’s is reaching out,
Retreats are always the highlight of every
We have also been supporting not only on a global and national
year group and this term we have taken
L’Arche, a charity founded by Jean level, but also on local needs close to
the Upper IV on retreat to Salisbury. It
Vanier for people with learning home.
was so inspiring that several pupils have
requested another one!
Sports National Championships Badminton
Badminton has really taken off at St Mary’s
Huge congratulations to Alice DP in UIV who was selected to compete for Dorset
with the LIV team playing superbly in the
at the National Cross Country Championships in Leeds. Alice ran a superb race and
North Dorset tournament and finishing in
contributed to the County finishing 6th out of 44.
Roundup
second place. In the U16 Tournament, we
battled against some strong players and came
away victorious, becoming the North Dorset
champions. Later in the term, the team
competed in the County Tournament. Both the
LIV and the senior teams qualified; a fantastic
Netball achievement against some tough teams. It is
wonderful to see so many St Mary’s girls playing
this sport.
It has been a jam-packed season of Netball fixtures in this short Spring Term, with 84 matches played
by teams from U11 to the 1st team. The U11s developed their play by competing in the High 5 Tournament
early on in the term and moving into the 7-aside format with energy and enthusiasm.
The U12 and U13 teams have made huge progress throughout the determined. It represents the school with the true spirit of a St Mary’s
term, often playing against prep school teams who have played girl. As a celebration of their achievement, they were treated to a trip
together for a number of years. The progression of skill level and to the Superleague Match ‘Team Bath v Manchester Thunder’ at Bath
PE Trip to Bath University
passages of the ball down the court culminated in some strong wins University, which we hope inspires them to the next level. A group of girls from UIV and LV enjoyed a PE trip to Bath University, at which they
by the end of term. All teams from the U14s to the 1st team have carried out various physical tests to assess their sporting strengths. They explored sporting
played with determination and skill proving that as a small school we Finally, a special mention must go to the U15b technology and listened to interesting lectures on sports career paths and what is involved
punch well above our weight! in Sports Science degrees. The trip gave them a useful insight into the GCSE course.
team who, as I write, have the best winning
Well done to the U15a team who came second at the North Dorset statistic (80%) so far this term. Interhouse
Tournament and qualified for County. The team is cohesive, slick and
The Interhouse badminton and
netball competitions took place this
term in true St Mary’s house spirt.
Sports Leadership
The Interhouse Netball saw the whole school out
Leadership courses move from strength to in force, despite “Storm Gareth” making its mark
strength at St Mary’s as we offer the Sports with ferocious winds. The teams played superbly
Leaders Level 2 qualification. We are planning and it was lovely to see everyone supporting
to begin the Level 3 in September 2019 which each other. In the Seniors, York took 1st place,
includes NPLQ qualifications, netball umpiring followed by Newby 2nd and Harewell 3rd. In
qualifications and the opportunity to apply to Hewarth, Harewell was crowned the winners,
join the Dorset Coaching Academy. We are followed by Newby 2nd and York in 3rd place.
delighted that seven of our girls have been
accepted and are now attending workshops In Interhouse Badminton, the winners were
throughout the year with elite athlete mentors Harewell with York coming 2nd and Newby 3rd.
and GB coaching staff. This will enable them to
follow coaching and leading pathways in their
specific sports.
This term we hosted the Dorset Winter Games
with over 60 St Mary’s girls involved in leading,
organising and presenting at the event. Over
450 pupils from 50 schools attended along with
Archery
sporting heroes, Aaron Phipps (GB Wheelchair This term St Mary’s hosted its first ever the individual competition. The Archery
rugby), Liz Johnson (Paralympic swimmer), Kate Archery competition against Gillingham Club is run by Miss Rees, former GB Field
Grey (Olympic swimmer) and Thinus Delport School. We secured the ‘team event’ win Archer and Level 2 coach and her father,
(ex-Rugby union player). We are very proud and congratulations go to Oliva O who Andrew Rees, former GB Field Archer and
to have hosted this fantastic event for young came 3rd and Valentina A who came 5th in Level 3 coach.
people across Dorset and our girls benefited
from the experience.
We look forward to tennis, athletics and cricket next term.
Creative Artist of the Month
ARTS We were delighted to welcome Gayle Hadaway
to St Mary’s this term, as Head of Creative Arts,
We have recently begun
nominating an artist of the month.
The chosen piece of art is then
displayed in the main Reception
working alongside Mr Taylor, Ms Banneel and hall at the entrance to the school.
Mrs Hodge. The Art Department continues
to support many talented girls across a range
of creative arts towards GCSEs, A Levels and
university and art school applications.
Rosanna W, UV
My Vision for Creative Arts at St Mary’s
The Arts is about creativity and expression. At St Mary’s, within our creative arts HUB, we develop
individuality by exploring authentic ideas, providing girls with the skills to transform them into a reality for
all to see, hear and experience. We want to excite them to think, create and inspire them to want to learn.
We work together through collaboration a creative printing studio space alongside the Our staff are talented, professional,
to discuss and share skills and processes, artists in residence space which we will hire supportive, dedicated, passionate,
bringing in designers and artists to provide out to other working designers and printers. experienced and inspirational in all areas
Georgia F Louisa H
cross-curricular perspectives and sharing of art & design. We are interested in new
insights. We hope to create further links Everyone has the potential to be creative, ideas and getting the girls to look beyond
with the local community to showcase or at least gain pleasure from the Arts. All themselves, to explore new platforms of
our creative talents. This year we will be pupils can succeed, learning is ongoing and expression, ideas and risk-taking, as well as
introducing an artist in residence within the essential for individual social development promoting self-discovery. I am very excited
department to pull in new skills to work and understanding. With this in mind, we are about inspiring our future generation of
with the pupils at different levels alongside very excited to be delivering a new A Level creative thinkers at St Mary’s.
showcasing their work in our amazing Textile course from September 2019.
grounds. We are also planning on setting up
Gayle Hadaway
Willow P-P , UVI
Photography
The Sixth Form photography students travelled to
London to gather inspiration and ideas from galleries and
museums. They visited the V&A, Design Museum, the
National Portrait Gallery and the Photographers’ Gallery.
Every week, the Art department nominate a ‘photograph
Katie H of the week’, showcasing the talented photographers in
the school.
Sixtine D L
MUSIC
Roundup
House Shout
The Music School has been The houses presented their chosen It was a very close run result with
busy with groups of girls vying programmes in turn and the York announced as the overall
performances ranged from a Chopin winners. Congratulations to the
for rehearsal space over the
Mazurka to ‘Stairway to Heaven’. house prefect teams for providing
past couple of weeks as they Disney was theme this year for the us with a great afternoon of
prepared for the hotly contested house song: Newby chose ‘Breaking entertainment and all of the
House Shout. The whole school
gathered in the Hall, abuzz with
Free’, York sang ‘Just Can’t Wait to
be King’ and Harewell presented
performers for such a show of
musical camaraderie. Thanks must
Hewarth Concert
anticipation, as each house perhaps the most apposite choice, also go to local composer, Karen Hewarth presented a joint concert of music and speech & drama, to
‘We’re All in This Together’. Every Wimhurst, who was this year’s an appreciative audience of family and friends. Hewarth Ensemble
presented a programme of two
performance was brimming with adjudicator. got things off to a foot tapping start with Paddling Pool Polka and
solo items, an instrumental
energy, commitment and the Just Jumpin’ by Sarah Watts. The soloists and acting duos gave us an
ensemble and a house song. sense of enjoyment in performing array of styles, from musical theatre and comedy to Angelika’s piano
together was palpable. composition and traditional songs.
The evening was rounded of with the Hewarth Choir, under the
direction of Mrs Langton-Gilks, singing ‘The Lamb’, a prelude to
the uplifting ‘A Million Dreams’ from The Greatest Showman. Well
done to all for a thoroughly enjoyable evening, full of musical and
dramatic achievement.
LUNCHTIME CONCERT PIANO RECITAL
The Music Department presented a lunchtime Tina X and Heidi H gave a wonderful tea time piano recital, in
concert of piano and vocal music with many of the preparation for their forthcoming ARSM exams, a post Grade
performers presenting pieces in preparation for 8 qualification which assesses the art of musical communication
ABRSM or Trinity music exams at the end of this through a 30-minute programme. An appreciative audience of
term. The variety of music ranged from Purcell staff and girls enjoyed their assured interpretations of repertoire
‘Music for a While’ to ‘Good Morning Baltimore’ by Haydn, Mozart, Chopin, Skriabin and Bartok. Both girls gained
from Hairspray. Congratulations to the girls for their valuable experience and confidence performing in front of an
poised performances. audience.
Head’s ‘SOGA’ MASS OF
CELEBRATION IN LONDON
Commendations
This term we celebrated our first Alumnae Mass
in the beautiful surroundings of St Mary’s Cadogan
Street. Around 100 alumnae from SOGA (St Mary’s
Sophia Green Old Girl Association) and their families travelled
from all over the UK and overseas to reunite for a
Esme Williams wonderful evening service. It was particularly nice
to welcome some who were from the first intake of
Alice Haworth 1945. Amongst the attendees was former staff and
alumna, Sister Lizzie, as well as several generations
Valentina Aeillo from some families. Life-long friendships are formed
at St Mary’s and these reunions offer wonderful
Alice de Pelet opportunities for Old Girls of all ages to meet up
and exchange anecdotes.
Angela Amuna
Katie Lavis
WELCOME TO:
Ella Norton This term we welcomed several new staff to St Mary’s:
Mrs Gayle Hadaway, Head of Creative Arts
Julissa del Aguila Mrs Elizabeth Berriman, Maths Teacher
Jacqui Sims, Senior School Nurse
Linda Lin
We also welcomed our two Gap students,
Tabitha Elwell Erin from Australia and
Niamh from New Zealand.
Saskia Lyne
Megan Feltham
OPEN MORNING WELCOME MORNING FOR NEW GIRLS
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Friday 3rd May at 10.30am Tuesday 18th June 2019 at 10am
FRIENDS OF ST MARY’S CREAM TEA LIV & UIV PRODUCTION: PONY CLUB
Friday 3rd May at 3pm Friday 28th June at 7pm
Saturday 29th June at 7pm
CONFIRMATION & FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Saturday 11th May at 11am INTERHOUSE ATHLETICS
Wednesday 3rd July at 10.30am
MAY CONCERT
Friday 17th May at 7.30pm PARENTS’ DAY
Saturday 6th July at 10am
HALF TERM
Friday 24th May at 10am BEAUFOY BALL
Saturday 6th July at 7pm
PARENT/DAUGHTER TENNIS
Sunday 9th June at 11am Summer calendars, with weekend activities,
will be posted to parents.
St Mary’s School, Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 9LP
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