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🤍 International Day of Peace at St Mary’s 🤍
Today, our school community will come together dressed in white and united in support of CAFOD’s work in Gaza, with families invited to donate £1 as we mark International Day of Peace. 🕊️
Throughout the day, children will reflect on what brings them peace, share their thoughts with their classmates, and take part in activities that explore the importance of unity, one of our core school values. As part of our Jubilee Year journey as Pilgrims of Hope, pupils will also write their own peace pledges, identifying small acts of kindness, friendship and compassion that can make a difference to others.
At St Mary’s, we believe values are learned not just through words but through action. By encouraging children to reflect, listen, support others and work together, we help them develop empathy, respect and a deeper understanding of their role in creating a more peaceful world.
We look forward to spreading a message of peace throughout our school community and beyond. ✨
#InternationalDayOfPeace #ActNowForAPeacefulWorld #PilgrimsOfHope #CAFOD #CatholicEducation StMarysHarePark
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We are incredibly proud to announce that St Mary’s Hare Park has achieved Platinum status in the School Games Mark, the highest level of national recognition for school sport.
This award reflects our commitment to providing pupils with outstanding opportunities to be active, participate, compete and develop a lifelong love of sport. It also celebrates the enthusiasm, determination and sportsmanship shown by our pupils every day.
A huge thank you to our dedicated staff for supporting our sporting programme and helping to create so many opportunities for success. Most importantly, congratulations to our pupils, whose effort, commitment and pride in representing St Mary’s Hare Park have made this achievement possible.
A truly Platinum performance from the whole St Mary’s community! 💙🥇
#StMarysHarePark #SchoolGamesMark #PlatinumAward #SchoolSport #PrimarySchoolSport
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✨ Welcome back! ✨
As a new school year begins, we are delighted to welcome our pupils, families and staff back to St Mary’s Hare Park.
The first days of September are always special. Classrooms are prepared, friendships are renewed and exciting opportunities lie ahead. Most importantly, they remind us of the strength of our school community and the privilege of watching children learn, grow and flourish.
We wish all our families a wonderful start to the year and look forward to everything 2026-27 will bring.
If you are exploring schools for your child, we’d be delighted to welcome you for a visit and share what makes St Mary’s Hare Park such a special place to learn.
#WelcomeBack #NewSchoolYear #IndependentSchool #PrimaryEducation #CatholicSchool
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What a wonderful celebration of creativity! 🎨✨

Last week’s Art Gallery was a fantastic success, showcasing the incredible talent, imagination, and hard work of our pupils across every year group. It was wonderful to see so many parents, families, and children enjoying the exhibition together and celebrating the outstanding artwork on display.

We are so proud of the exceptional quality of work produced throughout our school, reflecting the creativity, confidence, and enthusiasm that our children bring to their learning every day.

Thank you to everyone who came along and helped make the event such a special occasion. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did #independentschool #SchoolArtGallery #CreativeLearning #ProudSchoolCommunity #arteducation
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Last few places remaining for September 2026 and January 2027. Don’t miss out.
A small school. A big heart.
Limited spaces in our nurturing EYFS — where every child is known, supported and given the best possible start.
📍 Book your visit now to secure a place.

www.stmarysharepark.co.uk. #independentschool #catholicschool #stmarysharepark #earlyyears #EYFS EarlyYears
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🎭 National Recognition at the ISA Drama Competition! 🌟
We are delighted to share that Livia and Grace received an Honourable Mention at the ISA Drama Competition for their duologue from Love and Information by Caryl Churchill. In addition, Grace was awarded the Junior Performer’s Award — a fantastic individual achievement.
Their performance was met with rave reviews from judges, directors, and fellow teachers, with one describing them as “a pair of exceptional actors,” which was thoroughly deserved.
We are immensely proud of both girls. Their dedication, commitment, and willingness to go above and beyond throughout rehearsals were exemplary, and it was wonderful to see their hard work recognised on a national stage. They represented the school with professionalism, creativity, and confidence.
Well done, Livia and Grace — you truly did us proud! 👏✨
#ISADrama #NationalSuccess #PerformingArts #ProudSchoolMoment #StudentAchievement
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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
#independenteducation
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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