We celebrated World Mental Health Day (Thursday 10 October) with a movie night in the Old Gym, featuring Inside Out 2. The film, highlighting emotions like anxiety, resonated with students and underscored the importance of building strong, supportive friendships.

The Dorset and Wiltshire County Lacrosse Tournament brought thrilling competition for our U18A-D, U15 and U14A teams, showcasing determination and skill across all matches. Here's how each team fared on an action-packed day of lacrosse.

Bristol Aerospace Museum recently played host to an inspiring trip for the LIV and MIV students as a part of their of their Academic Enrichment Week activities which have been focussed on 'The Planets'. During the trip students enjoyed an opportunity to discover how aviation has been influenced through the ages and even into exploring space.

On Tuesday 15 October, we had a very interesting lecture from entrepreneur Kathryn Burn, Founder of Pyjamilly and former candidate on the TV show, 'The Apprentice'. 

This year’s Grosstête Company Supper was on Thursday 11 October and was nothing short of spectacular! The theme was ‘Country & Western' which the Grosstête community embraced it with incredible enthusiasm. 

St Mary’s Sixth Form students were excited to continue the tradition of the termly Thinking Supper with Radley College, this time with Radley hosting, with a philosophy-themed evening of discussion.

Music Scholars and Music Department staff were thrilled to perform at the Festival @ Lunch series at Marden House, part of the 2024 Calne Music and Arts Festival celebrating its 50th anniversary. This concert marked the first public performance of the academic year and, for some, their debut as St Mary’s Music Scholars. 

On Wednesday, the U14A, U14B, and U16A teams competed in the Area Netball tournaments in Chippenham, with both A teams advancing to the County round at Marlborough College. A fantastic start to the season - well done to all the players!

The 4th Calne Guide and Ranger Unit has enjoyed a fantastic term, exploring new skills and forming friendships across year groups. The highlight of the term was the opportunity for the girls to participate in their Promise Ceremony, officially becoming enrolled members of Girlguiding.

As part of their Maths studies on money, the LIV had a chance to apply their skills in a real-world setting - the School Shop!