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At St Mary’s Hare Park, our Early Years children are given the best possible start to their school journey — in a nurturing environment where they are known, valued and encouraged every day.
🌱 Small class sizes
❤️ A small school with a big heart
✝️ A Catholic ethos rooted in love, respect and compassion
🌍 A diverse, welcoming community
👩‍🏫 Dedicated, experienced staff who truly know every child
Here, learning feels joyful, confidence grows naturally, and childhood is treasured.
Because the first years of school should feel safe, inspiring — and full of wonder.
#EarlyYears #EYFS #BestStart #CatholicSchool
#independentschool
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✨ Celebrating Success - Lamda Results ✨

We are absolutely delighted to share the fantastic results from this year’s LAMDA examinations, taken by our Year 2, 5 and 6 pupils. Every single child passed, with the majority achieving an incredible distinction grade! 🎭🌟

We couldn’t be prouder of their hard work, dedication and commitment throughout the year. It has been a particularly successful year, with some truly outstanding marks achieved.

Most importantly, it has been wonderful to see their confidence flourish and to watch them challenge themselves in their performances.

👏 A huge well done to all our pupils — you’ve done brilliantly!

#LAMDA #StudentSuccess #ProudMoment #ConfidenceThroughDrama #SchoolLife #Achievement
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🌟 BIG NEWS FOR ADMISSIONS SEPTEMBER 2026! 🌟

We’re thrilled to share something truly special… our Nursery and Preschool is growing! 🎉

From September 2026, we will be offering full-year provision for children aged 2–4, open 51 weeks a year from 7:30am – 6:00pm – giving you the flexibility, consistency, and care your family deserves.

At St Mary’s Hare Park, we pride ourselves on being the 'small school with a big heart' 💚 — where every child is known, nurtured, and inspired to thrive. Our extended provision means even more opportunities for your little ones to learn, play, and flourish in a safe, supportive environment.

✨ High-quality early years education
✨ Warm, nurturing setting
✨ Flexible childcare to fit busy family life

Spaces are limited and demand is expected to be high – get in touch today to find out more and secure your place!

📩 Contact us now
🌐 [www.stmarysharepark.co.uk]

#NurseryLife #Preschool #EarlyYears #Childcare #SchoolCommunity #BigHeartSmallSchool #Admissions2026
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Last month, seven of our talented pupils from Years 4 to 6 proudly represented our school for the very first time at a national football tournament held at St George’s Park – the home of the England football team ⚽🇬🇧

Competing against the top 28 independent schools in the country, this was no ordinary event. It was a truly prestigious and unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

From the moment they stepped onto the pitch, our team showed incredible confidence and pride. They embraced the occasion, rose to the challenge, and demonstrated remarkable maturity throughout, making it through to the final group stage.

Their enthusiasm, focus, and respect for the game shone brightly, making this an amazing experience not only for the players but for all who supported them.

We couldn’t be prouder 👏✨

#SchoolPride #Football #Teamwork #YoungAthletes #StGeorgesPark #isasport
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Big futures start here.

At St Mary’s Hare Park, strong academic results begin with the foundations we build in Nursery and Reception.

Our latest end-of-year outcomes show excellent attainment across the school. By Upper Prep, 100% of pupils are at the expected standard in Maths and Reading, with many working beyond expectations.

We are proud of our results — but even prouder of the confident, motivated children who achieve them.

Come and see how the journey begins.

📅 Open Morning – Friday 13th March 2026�⏰ 9.30–11.30am
Book your place via our website:�https://www.stmarysharepark.co.uk/

#StMarysHarePark #IndependentSchool #PrepSchool #EYFS #SchoolOpenMorning #PrivateSchoolUK #SmallClassSizes #FutureSuccess #CatholicSchool #PrepSchoolLife
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✨ Open Morning – Friday 13 March 2026 ✨

We are delighted to invite prospective families to our upcoming Open Morning on Friday 13 March 2026.

Come and visit St Mary’s Hare Park, explore our beautiful school, and meet the dedicated staff and wonderful children who make this such an inspiring and nurturing place to learn.

Discover what makes our community so special, see our classrooms in action, and experience the warmth and ambition that define our school.

To register your interest or find out more, please visit our website:
🌐 https://www.stmarysharepark.co.uk/

or contact the school office.

We look forward to welcoming you.

#OpenMorning #SchoolOpenDay #StMarysHarePark #InspiringYoungMinds #SchoolCommunity #PrimaryEducation #independentschool #independentschools
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🏆 What an achievement! 🏆
Huge congratulations to our U11 boys football team who finished runners-up in their first ever ISA regional competition on Monday 👏⚽️

An outstanding performance that has now earned them a place at the ISA National Event in March! We couldn’t be prouder of the boys and the whole team—an incredible achievement for them and for the school 💙

#Teamwork #ProudMoment #U11Football #ISAFootball #RunnersUp #OnToNationals #SchoolPride
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✨ **STEAM Week at SMHP!** ✨

This week, our pupils are getting hands-on with **creative, cross-curricular learning**, bringing Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths together in exciting and practical ways 🧠🎨🔧

Throughout the week, pupils will be designing, building and creating — from **constructing marble runs and designing self-sustaining terrariums** to **exploring materials, forces and ecosystems**, and even using everyday experiences like **food and recipes** to understand scientific change and problem-solving.

They’ll be:
🛠️ Planning, testing and improving their ideas
💻 Using digital tools to research and design
🎨 Combining creativity with functionality
➗ Applying maths through measuring, estimating and reasoning

STEAM Week is all about curiosity, collaboration and confidence — empowering pupils to think deeply, work creatively and see how learning connects to the real world 🌍🚀

#STEAMWeek #HandsOnLearning #CreativeEducation #ProblemSolvers #FutureInnovators
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Wishing all of our students, parents, and staff a very Happy New Year 2026! ✨
May this year inspire us to live by our motto — Facta Non Verba — actions, not words — as we learn, grow, and lead together. #happynewyear #HappyNewYear
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🌍💛 World Kindness Day 💛🌍

Today at SMHP we’re celebrating the power of kindness — the small acts that make a big difference. 💬✨

As part of our Anti-Bullying Week, we’re reminding everyone that kindness isn’t just for one day — it’s something we can show every day through our words, actions, and how we treat each other. 💕

Let’s choose respect, empathy, and positivity — because together, we can build a community where everyone feels safe and valued. 💫

#WorldKindnessDay #AntiBullyingWeek #ChooseKindness #BeTheChange #SchoolSpirit #SpreadKindness
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🌊💙 Friday 7th November – WEAR BLUE DAY! 💙🌊

This year we are combining our ongoing support for Just One Tree with Plastic Clever Schools to protect our oceans and raise awareness of plastic waste.

The ocean is the cornerstone of Earth’s life support system. It shapes climate and weather and holds the key to our future. 🌍

Kelp is in decline because it struggles to grow in warmer waters, so simply planting more isn’t tackling the real issue. That’s why Just One Tree is focusing on helping nature regenerate kelp forests — supporting lasting change beneath the waves. 🌿🪸

At SMHP, we’ll be taking part in activities to learn how to protect our oceans and make sensible choices about plastic use.

💙 All children and staff will be dressed in blue this Friday to mark the occasion and show our support for a cleaner, healthier planet! 💙

#WearBlueDay #JustOneTree #PlasticCleverSchools #OceanAwareness #KelpRestoration #BlueForThePlanet #SMHP #TogetherForOurPlanet #EcoSchools
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💚 World Mental Health Day 💚
Today, we stand together to raise awareness and support mental well-being for all. At St Mary’s Hare Park we’re embracing this day by encouraging open conversations, kindness, and self-care throughout our community.

Let’s continue to look out for one another — today and every day. 💬🌿
#WorldMentalHealthDay #EndTheStigma #mentalhealthmatters
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We’re delighted to share some exciting news — St Mary’s Hare Park School has been recognised as one of the elite Planet Hero Schools! 🦸‍♂️🌏

This award celebrates our commitment to caring for the environment and tackling climate change for future generations. We’ve proudly received our official Planet Hero School certificate and logo, which you’ll soon see displayed around the school and on our communications.
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Thank you to our whole school community for supporting our environmental initiatives — together, we are making a difference! #planetheroschool #justonetree #ecoschool
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At St Mary’s Hare Park, our small Catholic independent school combines strong academic results with a caring environment rooted in Catholic teaching and values. With small class sizes, specialist teachers, and a balance of tradition and innovation, every child is supported to flourish in a community that celebrates faith, diversity, and belonging. 🌟

One parent told us: “There is nothing more heartwarming than seeing your children go to school happy and smiling every day, and hearing how full of enthusiasm and optimism they are when collecting them at the end of the school day.” 💙

📅 Join us for our Open Morning on Friday 17th October – come and see the difference for yourself!

👉 Register via our website www.stmarysharepark.co.uk or call 01708 761220. We can’t wait to welcome you!

#CatholicSchool #IndependentSchool #OpenMorning #SmallClassSizes #FaithInEducation #FutureReady #DiversityAndInclusion
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📚✨ Welcome Back! 🎒
We’re excited to begin another year of learning, friendship, and growth together. Rooted in our Catholic values, we continue to strive to create a community where every student feels supported, inspired, and encouraged to reach their full potential. 🌟 wishing all our pupils and staff a great first day back

#BackToSchool #CatholicEducation #Community
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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟
Our playground just got a whole lot more adventurous! 🎉💪

We’re thrilled to unveil our brand new Trim Trail – a fun and challenging obstacle course designed to get kids moving, climbing, balancing, and smiling! 🤸‍♂️🌈

Perfect for boosting confidence, building strength, and encouraging teamwork – all while having lots of fun outdoors! 🧗‍♀️🙌

It’s all ready and waiting to welcome the children back after the summer break – let the adventure begin! 🚀

#TrimTrail #ActivePlay #OutdoorFun #SchoolLife #StrongerEveryDay #PlaygroundAdventure #HealthyKids #NewAtSchool #schoolplaygroundspecialists
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🎓✨ Class of 2025 – Year 6 Graduates! ✨🎓

In just one week, our amazing Year 6 students will be graduating, and we couldn't be prouder! 💙📚 From learning to lead, laughing with friends, and growing into incredible young people — your journey has been nothing short of inspiring.

You've worked hard, shown kindness, and created memories that will last a lifetime. As you prepare to take the next big step to secondary school, know that you’ll always be a special part of the SMHP family. 🌟

Let’s make this final week one to remember! 🎉
#Year6Graduation #ClassOf2025 #ProudTeachers #MovingOnUp #ForeverInOurHearts

📸 Stay tuned for highlights from our celebration next week!