St Mary's School Colchester

We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of two talented pupils in the equestrian world. Scarlett in Year 8 was selected to represent the Essex Farmers Pony Club Area Showjumping Team in Norfolk and, following an outstanding performance, helped her team qualify for the Regional Finals this August.

Meanwhile, Arya in Year 7 competed in the International Horse Show Qualifiers at the Kent County Show, securing an impressive 4th place against strong competition.

These fantastic accomplishments are a testament to both pupils’ hard work, dedication and talent. Congratulations to them both on their success!

We are delighted to share that Do You Know What It’s Like?, starring Eleni in Year 9, has won Best Short Film about Women at the Paris Lady MovieMaker Festival.

The film, produced by Girls on Board, features Eleni as the sole performer in a powerful monologue about the heartbreak of losing a close friendship. Her moving performance has helped bring an important message about empathy, friendship and wellbeing to audiences around the world.

Here is Eleni receiving her award from Dr Collier, Subject Lead for Drama at our Senior School end of term celebration assembly We are incredibly proud of Eleni on this fantastic achievement and congratulate everyone involved in the film on this well-deserved international recognition.

Our Year 11 Leavers’ Prom was a truly special evening, as pupils gathered in the beautiful marquee on the Lower School grounds to celebrate the end of their St Mary’s journey.

Filled with laughter, friendship and plenty of memorable moments, the evening was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on all they have achieved together and to mark this important milestone before the next stage of their education.

We are incredibly proud of this remarkable group of young women and all they have accomplished during their time at St Mary’s. We wish them every success and happiness for the future as they embark on exciting new adventures.

After weeks of preparation, our Year 5 girls took part in the Live Dance for Rights event, hosted by the Royal Ballet and Opera at the end of term. Joining thousands of pupils across the country, they participated in a live mass dance experience led by professional artists.

Through dance, the girls explored important themes including fairness, community and the rights of every child, building confidence, empathy and understanding along the way. We are so proud of their enthusiasm and engagement in this inspiring national event.

We were delighted to celebrate our Year 11 pupils last night, recognising achievements in academics, sport and St Mary’s values. A highlight of the celebration event was welcoming back former pupil Charlotte from Morgan Sindall Construction, who shared an inspiring speech and helped present the awards.

Thank you also to our Head Girls, Misan and Naomie, for their wonderful opening and closing speeches. Congratulations to all our award winners!

Year 3 enjoyed a fantastic day at Highwoods Country Park as part of their Science topic on plants. From nature walks and forest crafts to learning how to make fire with flint and toasting marshmallows, there was plenty to discover! The highlight of the day was pond dipping and spotting lots of baby newts. What a wonderful outdoor learning experience!