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Message to all parents - School Uniform
Students are allowed on Friday 3rd July to come to school wearing their PE kit, polo shirts only no vests. Please ensure boys wear their white kit only. Girls are requested to wear PE skirts rather than shorts. Trainers must be worn rather than plimsolls. Please send your child with a hat to wear at lunchtimes around the school site.
A Catholic community dedicated to achieving excellence for all
The aims of the school are:
• the formation of our young people according to Gospel values;
• the fulfilment of the potential of our pupils in all aspects of the curriculum;
• the personal, social and spiritual development of our pupils into responsible, generous and caring members of society;
• the achievement of all these within a culture of respect and appreciation for the worth and contribution of each member of our school and its wider community.
In 1896, five Sisters from the Belgian congregation of St Mary of Namur came to Bishop's Stortford and established a school with just 9 students. These pioneering Sisters were the first to provide Catholic education for the district, and the school rapidly became a success. Their legacy is St Mary’s Catholic School, and as we look to the future with high expectations for continued success, their vision continues to inspire us. This is expressed in our aspiration towards academic excellence founded on Gospel values. In practical terms this also means the best possible pastoral care and guidance and the challenge and support of a broad range of spiritual opportunities which permeate through all aspects of school life.
Updated Information:
Evening Classes for 2009 - Please see our News section for further details.
Lost Property -End Of School Term
Message for all parents - St Mary's would be grateful if you could remind your child to claim all lost property either from the PE department or from the red wheelie bin (located on the balcony behind the hall) by the end of term after which any remaining items will be disposed of.
