St Mary’s is a high performing Catholic school and God is at the centre of all that we do in our faith community. We strive to uphold the Gospel values and the standards we have set for ourselves and are committed to providing outstanding academic, pastoral and spiritual development for all of our pupils.
We are blessed with beautiful surroundings in which to work and learn and with talented teachers committed to helping our pupils realise their potential.
Stuart Wetson Headteacher
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The aim of this global campaign is to highlight the suffering experienced by Christians and also people of other faiths and beliefs, including Muslims, Jews, Buddhists and Hindus.
To mark Red Wednesday on the 22nd November, we are asking our students and staff to wear an item of red clothing to join in solidarity with all those persecuted for their faith throughout the world. Red Wednesday is an annual event organised by Aid to the Church in Need.
To mark Red Wednesday on the 22nd November, we are asking our students and staff to wear an item of red clothing to join in solidarity with all those persecuted for their faith throughout the world. Red Wednesday is an annual event organised by Aid to the Church in Need.
Our ETA back to St Mary’s is 21:25 Please do not park on the driveway. See you all soon #PickleInParis https://t.co/q7rfIkZGkO
Good morning all We are all packed and just leaving the accommodation. #PickleInParis
Last evening completed - boat trip down the Seine! Everyone back at the hostel ready for an early start tomorrow morning. #PickleInParis https://t.co/6vdoT02BjH
Cite des sciences and montpanarsse tower this afternoon! Views for days! #PickleInParis https://t.co/cTU8ZKPdnR
What a beautiful morning! On our way now to the Cite des Sciences #PickleInParis https://t.co/Dc6i3wXmn7
Finishing the day with a magical visit to see the Eiffel Tower! We made it in time to see the lights sparkle. #PickleInParis https://t.co/NfUlmMgtQz
Take a bow…… 7th at Nationals!!!! Inter Boys 4 x 50m Medley Team What a performance what a team!!!! Wow!!! We are all so proud of you!!!#teamstmarys https://t.co/ca2JVUlzhn
Nationals Swimming best results what a performance from the boys!!!! #teamstmarys https://t.co/MrgFZJjLnl
Wishing our Y10 Super star Swimmers all the best of luck for today at Nationals!!! You can watch live streaming https://t.co/WkSSGDQNa8 #tewmstmarys https://t.co/9cRGWn0857
Every year @StMarysRCHigh_ show such dedication to the @YourSchoolGames Mark. Last night at our ceremony, they received their gold award - a fantastic achievement! https://t.co/PWPPinFuH1
U15 County Netball Performance Tournament. A tough evening for the girls with the top schools in the county but they worked so hard!! Results were as follows Win against Lady Hawkins 4-1 Lost BHBS 5-0 Lost Lucton 9-3 Lost HCS 8-3 Lost Wigmore 5-2
So proud to receive our GOLD award this evening in recognition to our commitment to school PE and extra curricular sport. #teamstmarys https://t.co/vRbrQP8i9z
Our player of the tournament goes to Y10 GCSE PE student Mia. As voted by her team mates, coaches and the opposition. Outstanding saves and a phenomenal performance! #teamsymarys @herefordhockey https://t.co/MPfT3C9ept
We will be back! As a young squad we’ve learnt so much and grown as a team! Thank you @ccolsport for a fantastic first experience of regional hockey! #teamstmarys https://t.co/8xxT7eg2nH
The best performance against Plymouth College. The girls have been amazing and have grown in confidence as the day has progressed we are super proud of each and every one of them! #teamstmarys https://t.co/4ATp0Hb78k
Our choir have just enjoyed a fantastic rehearsal for our upcoming concert with @G4Official at Hereford Cathedral. The music is sounding lovely and we can't wait to sing with them! @EncoreHereford #stmarysmusic #teamstmarys #g4 #christmasmusic
Wow!! What a show! Fully immersive, interactions with the cast, close up views of the action, stunning dancing and singing - absolutely incredible!! Thoroughly enjoyed by all students. Thank you @_bridgetheatre #teamstmarys #stmarysmusic #guysanddolls #bridgetheatre https://t.co/qyLTOsfsq7
We are very excited to be on the way to London today with GCSE drama and music pupils, to see the immersive Guys & Dolls!! #teamstmarys #stmarysmusic https://t.co/w5QL4dkCaQ
Wow, what an Eisteddfod!! Some stunning performances today, and some very entertaining performances!! Here are the final scores. Senior winners: Thouret OVERALL: LABOURE https://t.co/YrVuLY3xjq
At lunchtime Laboure took the lead by 1 point! Some wonderful singing and dancing! https://t.co/o95OwVYL36
Wonderful dancing, piano playing and drama this morning. At break time Thouret are winning for the seniors! https://t.co/MLb2qmyUr7
It's senior day!! At the end of junior day Laboure are in the lead, will the seniors change the order?? https://t.co/Suc5ZFLJCY
Senior Cooking Technical Challenge: make 12 biscuits in 2 hours on the theme of 'out of this world' - some great looking biscuits! https://t.co/Rsv7WdzwtO
What a day!! Our musicians have been performing across since 9:30am this morning, finishing at 9:30pm with rock and Pop classes at The Loft. Some fantastic performances and brilliant successes. Well done everyone! @EncoreHereford #stmarysmusic https://t.co/DkS68eGBKs
We should be back at school at about 8.30. Please keep the roundabout and drive clear.
One final bit of beurocracy to get through in Morocco ...we're in passport control and will soon be 'airside'.
FYI we are heading back on BA2669 tomorrow (Sunday) ....flights leaves 1140, so we will be back later that originally informed. Students will keep you posted once we've landed.
We did it, got to the pass, 2532 metres. Why don't British mountains have drinks vendors at the top? https://t.co/85nrDCsrSW
First trek done. Blue dot is the hotel viewed from our route. Only 7 km walked, but has got everyone (?) in the mood for something longer in the morning... https://t.co/lUFMx0uUr0
We've moved up into the hills of the High Atlas. Students very happy in the pool..freshening up before their 'trek'. https://t.co/c7Fmtom8W9
How many children are deprived of the fundamental right to life and to physical and mental integrity due to conflicts? How many children are forced to take part, directly or indirectly, in fighting, and bear the scars? No war is worth the tears of children.
Let us continue to pray for tormented Ukraine, and for the populations of Palestine and Israel. Peace is possible. Let us not resign ourselves to war! And let us not forget that war is always, always, always a defeat: the only ones to gain are arms manufacturers.
I reiterate my closeness to the dear people of Myanmar, who unfortunately continue to suffer from violence and abuse. I pray that they are not discouraged and trust always in the help of the Lord.
On this #WorldDayofthePoor the parable of the talents is a summons to examine the spirit with which we confront the journey of our lives. We have received from the Lord the gift of his love and we are called to become a gift for others.
Poverty is a scandal. When the Lord returns, he will settle accounts with us. Let us #PrayTogether that each of us, according to the gift we received and the mission entrusted to us, may strive “to make charity bear fruit” and draw near to some poor person.
How meaningful it would be if, on the Day of the Poor, we were to invite someone in need to share our Sunday dinner! If around the altar of the Lord we are aware that we are all brothers and sisters, how much more visible would our fraternity be!
Faith teaches us that every poor person is a child of God and that Christ is present in them. “Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me” (Mt 25:40).
War is the "mother of all poverty," especially affecting civilians and families. Let us keep every effort alive so that #Peace may prevail as a gift of God and the result of our commitment to justice and dialogue.
Everyone is our neighbour, regardless of the colour of their skin, their social standing, where they come from. We are called to encounter every poor person and every form of poverty, abandoning our indifference and the banal excuses we make to protect our illusory well-being.
Let us #PrayTogether for #Peace, especially for martyred Ukraine and for the Holy Land, in Palestine and Israel. May we not forget Sudan, which suffers greatly. We should take a moment each day to pray for peace. We desire peace!
In today’s confused environment, we may find ourselves living our faith with a subtle sense of renunciation,believing that the Gospel is no longer heard. Instead, this is precisely the time to return to the Gospel to discover that Christ is the constant source of newness.
As young people, you are the joyful hope of the Church and of a humanity always on the move. I would like to take you by the hand and walk with you on the path of hope. #WYD @LaityFamilyLife https://t.co/aO6Uo2yPWX
The Gospel’s compassionate outlook leads us to serve those who are poor, excluded, outcast, discarded, frail, and defenceless – those most beloved of God, who made Himself poor for us (2 Cor 8:9). They are the Church’s true treasure. They are God’s “favourites”!
Leaders and staff in all roles are collectively committed to the welfare of each individual pupil
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Pupils are extremely well prepared for a future productive and happy life in modern
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Pupils make outstanding progress during their time at school
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Very positive relationships between teachers and pupils lead to a culture of mutual respect. All share the aspiration that every pupil should excel
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The curriculum has an ambitious intent and is academically rigorous’
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The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding
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Pupils are extremely smart and wear their uniform with pride
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