The College has been fortunate to source 145 desks, they arrived on Thursday morning during the play rehearsal. Students and staff were keen to lay claim on them. Although I suspect Mr O’Farrell is a little to big for the one he selected!

St Mary’s has always had a long tradition of individual wooden desks, both for storage and as a place of work for the students.But sadly many of the current desks are now showing signs of wear and tear and although some have a long and well ‘documented’ history they are no longer fit for purpose. Students continue to favour this style of desk and locker systems have often been rejected in discussion!

Last year I provided a little insight into the hard work that students, staff and parents put into the schools fantastic drama productions. With the February dates for this years performance of ‘Holes’ rapidly approaching  I hope once more to try and provide you with a little ‘behind the scenes’ view of the work that is undertaken to make the ’show go on’!

Excitement builds as Mrs Ingram makes adjustment to the costumes during the first fittings.

Pictured below: back stage crew ( Ansel and Matthew) start to construct the stage extension, while Mr Falvey employs the artistic talents of students to help paint the main back drop.

Regardless of what situation is presented to us, including a power cut -
the intrepid Parents Committee meeting continues unabated:

Please find attahed the minutes of the January Parents Association meeting:

January minutes