Activities & enrichment

Learning doesn’t only take place in the classroom at St Mary’s. Pupils take part in a huge number of visits, clubs and activities. They are all designed to increase their understanding of the world and introduce them to new skills and interests.

Clubs

We already have a huge variety of clubs on offer at the Lower School, from orchestra and book club to various sports clubs, taking place before, during and after school. These include a number of free clubs as well as clubs run by specialist external providers, covering a wide variety of themes to cater for the different interests and passions of the girls.

St Mary’s Activities in School Holidays (SMASH)

Our hugely popular holiday club, SMASH, runs during school holidays for St Mary’s Lower School pupils. Activities on offer range from creative arts and music, to STEM Lego and Forest School. Following parent feedback, from September, brothers of St Mary’s pupils will also be able to attend our holiday club.

Educational visits

Each year group benefits from a vast range of inspiring and educational visits. These range from theatre excursions to field trips, linked to the curriculum. Pupils learn about their local area with a focus on the rich history of Colchester as well as its geography and people.

Pupils also travel further afield to sites of relevance to their learning. Residential trips in Year 4, Year 5 and 6 are a highlight with friendships cemented and memories made!

increased confidence

Research indicates that girls from all-girls' schools are generally more confident and emotionally in control

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freedom from stereotypes

The environments created by all-girls’ schools can mean girls are less likely to be influenced by negative gender stereotypes

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higher aspirations

Research suggests girls in all-girls schools have higher aspirations, greater motivation and are challenged to achieve more

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Open Days and Tours

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Enrichment activities provide rich learning opportunities and memorable moments National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE)

[School leaders, including governance] have created an ethos of high expectations and are passionate about seeking out and celebrating all children’s achievements and strengths including those of the more able and talented National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE)

Life in Prep

This section will give you an overview of life in the St Mary’s prep school Colchester

Welcome

Welcome to St Mary's Lower School

Curriculum

Find out more about the outstanding academic provision