Live, Love and Learn

in the Light of Christ

Live, Love and Learn

in the Light of Christ

Live, Love and Learn

in the Light of Christ

Live, Love and Learn

in the Light of Christ

Live, Love and Learn

in the Light of Christ

Live, Love and Learn

in the Light of Christ

Live, Love and Learn

in the Light of Christ

Live, Love and Learn

in the Light of Christ

Parent Newsletter 20 June 2025

Dear Parents/Carers,   Please find this week’s parent newsletter, alongside the letters below: Parent-newsletter-20-June-2025.pdf L3801-Y12-Silver-Qualifying-Expedition-2025.pdf We wish you and your family a nice weekend.   Yours faithfully,  St. Mary’s Catholic High School
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“Pupils’ conduct and attitudes towards one another, with adults and visitors are exceptional. They are welcoming and courteous while also industrious. Warm and trusting relationships are underpinned by a strong and inclusive ethos of care alongside high expectations at this popular school.”

Ofsted, 2024

“One parent captured the sentiments of the overwhelming majority of parents and carers who expressed an opinion when they said: ‘I feel lucky that I get to send my children here.”

Ofsted, 2024

“Pupils thrive at school both academically and socially, including in the sixth form. Classrooms are busy and purposeful learning spaces. Pupils receive consistently high-quality teaching that stimulates their interest and engagement in all subjects. They know that staff care about their success.”

Ofsted, 2024

“A unique aspect of the school’s provision is a first-class programme for pupils’ personal development. The elements of the school’s innovative ‘Inauro’ scheme ensure that pupils feel safe and well prepared for life in modern society.”

Ofsted, 2024

“Sixth-form students are well integrated into the life of the school. They are exceptionally positive role models for younger pupils.”

Ofsted, 2024

“Pupils benefit from being taught by specialist staff. Teachers’ subject knowledge is consistently strong. They use this to design lessons that ignite pupils’ curiosity about new ideas and concepts.”

Ofsted, 2024

“The school is uncompromising in its commitment to supporting pupils with SEND while also promoting their increasing independence and self-confidence. Many parents spoke of staff going ‘above and beyond’ to provide the help and support their children need, including in the sixth form.”

Ofsted, 2024

“The school takes pupils’ personal and character development seriously.”

Ofsted, 2024

“Pupils have a strong understanding of equality and moral issues. They embrace the school’s Catholic and British values in their conduct with others.”

Ofsted, 2024

“Students excel in leadership and community initiatives that enable them to be very well prepared for early adulthood. They receive expert guidance about their next steps towards higher education and non-university pathways.”

Ofsted, 2024

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St Mary’s Catholic High School / 20 Jun

As a part of our recent 'Gaudium et Spes Day', it was a privilege to present Ashgate Hospice with the cheque for the last year's fundraising, alongside a chair that the Year 7 woodworking club had made for the residents. We are so proud that the efforts of our students and parents throughout the year raised an incredible £14,895. As a part of the presentation, staff from Ashgate Hospice spoke of the important work they do for our Chesterfield community, and wanted to thank everyone who contributed. A reminder that we are still collecting sponsorship for this year's sponsored walk, https://www.justgiving.com/page/st-marys-catholic-high-school-5

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 19 Jun

We are very proud to announce our new School Council; Myles, Toby, Emma, Anna, May, Ethan, Rachel, Shanley Asvinth and Isobelle. Our new Head Girl is Felicity, and our Head Boy is Joel.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 16 Jun

Our Year 12 artists had a fantastic trip to London on Thursday and Friday. The students were absolutely fantastic; we visited galleries, rode the London Underground, had lunch in Covent Garden, had a great group evening meal and enjoyed Les Misérables at the West End. Staff were so impessed by the students' commitment to finding inspiration in the Tate Britain, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery and the Tate Modern.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 13 Jun

Members of the St. Mary's School Parliament, alongside Y12 Politics students, have spent an extraordinary day at 10 Downing Street. Our pupils received a guided tour of the state rooms, received a special politics lesson in the Prime Minister's Dining Room by Mr Thomson and were privileged to hold a mock cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room. Following lunch in the Rose Garden, pupils signed their names in the visitor's book before meeting one of Downing Street's most famous residents; Larry the Cat. Our pupils were exemplary throughout their visit, and received numerous compliments from Downing Street staff. We are extremely grateful for this unique opportunity and for the welcome we received. We also wish to thank our MP, Toby Perkins, for taking the time out of his day to welcome us to London.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 13 Jun

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 11 Jun

A huge well done to our amazing cast who gave up their weekend to rehearse for this year’s school production of We Will Rock You! It's shaping up to be another show-stopping performance packed with energy, talent and the iconic hits of Queen. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Join us for this high-energy musical, set in a future where music is banned and a group of rebels fight to bring rock back to life. Performance Dates: • Thursday 10th July – 7:30pm • Friday 11th July – 4:00pm & 7:30pm (nearly sold out) • Saturday 12th July – 2:00pm & 7:30pm (nearly sold out) Book now: 👉 https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-marys-catholic-high-school

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 9 Jun

On Thursday 26th June, we will be setting off on our Pilgrimage to Lourdes! This is the 42nd Hallam Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes and we are really excited to be a part of it. In The Grotto in Lourdes there is a petition box to put prayer intentions into. If you have any particular prayer intentions that you would like us to take with us, please put them in an envelope and send them into school by Wednesday 25th June c/o Mr Wass. Many of the events we are taking part in are going to be live streamed so that people at home can join in and take part in a ‘Virtual Pilgrimage’. You can follow what we are doing on Instagram by following @hallam_youth_lourdes. We will also be updating this Facebook page throughout the week.

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 9 Jun

Y10 Hospitality and Catering students completed a mock practical with a twist last week as they produced an afternoon tea lunch for staff. The students were exceptional from start to finish and produced an incredible variety of afternoon tea products all presented beautifully. Well done Y10, we're really proud of you all!

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 6 Jun

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 / 3 Jun

We are, once again, extremely proud of our pupils today. Children in Years 7-10 completed the 10km Sponsored Walk this afternoon, and their conduct and attitude was exemplary. We have received numerous compliments from members of the public, who were so impressed to see the manners and behaviour on display. We must also thank our Year 12 students for their essential role in supporting and marshaling the route. The next stage is for pupils to collect in their sponsor money. We are determined to raise as much as possible for our charity partner, Ashgate Hospice. A reminder that sponsors can be collected in cash (and returned to the finance office) or via our just giving link: https://www.justgiving.com/page/st-marys-catholic-high-school-5

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 3 Jun

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Tickets for this year’s school production of We Will Rock You – School Edition are now available! Performance Dates: • Thursday 10th July – 7:30 pm • Friday 11th July – 4:00 pm & 7:30 pm • Saturday 12th July – 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm Set in a future where music is banned, this high-energy musical follows a group of rebels as they fight to bring rock back to life—with the iconic hits of Queen! 👉 Book your tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-marys-catholic-high-school We Will Rock You – School Edition is presented through special arrangement, and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW).

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 2 Jun

On Tuesday 3rd June, as part of our Gaudium et Spes day, we will be completing a sponsored walk to raise money for our whole school charity; Ashgate Hospice. Please give generously to this very worthy cause via our Just Giving page -

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 23 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?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwQzlicXdvWkFWWnNkbEk5eAEeZL2rDuNhkHQTz2YrWUjR31f-J-94loUP0lzAjTOrk806oDrWVidVKt8aj7U_aem_vRM9VtujupUku-5qnHNGaQ

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 21 May

The Y10 Child Development students have been privileged to visit the beehive baby and toddler group over the last two weeks. The students were fantastic and enjoyed interacting with the preschool children as well as understanding more about play. Thank you, Beehive baby and toddler group, for letting us visit!

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 16 May

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 12 May

***Vacancy Alert - SEND Administrator***

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 9 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?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwQzlicXdvWkFWWnNkbEk5eAEeCLZxcspVCgD_yArAXYTXHdN7dhgY9lz5R6kruct2ParJIw_VQEvlSzhUlxA_aem_8RG1a3kBkpG1vqxt2qEUCw

St Mary’s Catholic High School / 8 May

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Live, Love and Learn

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Live, Love and Learn

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Live, Love and Learn

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Live, Love and Learn

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Live, Love and Learn

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