At this year’s annual GCSE and A Level Exhibition, we welcomed parents, students and the wider school community for a night of music and art. The theme this year was "Urban Visions", aiming to capture the cultural diversity of our student body. Each piece serves as a testament to the boundless imagination and skill nurtured within our school community.​

As you step into the gallery, you are immediately greeted by a monumental sculptural piece that explores identity and feminism. Another standout piece is a stunning mixed-media installation that captures the dynamic interplay of race and what it means to be a black female. The exhibition incorporates digital art, multimedia installations, and other media, showcasing the students' adaptability and proficiency with modern technologies, adding to the emotional depth and technical sophistication on display.​

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We were delighted to have our primary students across the Federation visit the Art exhibition in secondary. This enriching experience not only fostered a deeper appreciation for the Arts but sparked inspiration and excitement for their own creative journeys as the young learners envision their own potential as future artists.​

Congratulations to our young artists for their remarkable contributions, and a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated art staff and Ms Anderson the Art Lead, who made the event possible. This year's exhibition is a resounding success, promising a bright future for the Arts in our school.​

Ms Anderson kicked off the Easter celebrations at SMM by inviting students in secondary were to participate in an Interhouse Easter Egg design competition. The competition offered the chance to win some exciting prizes. We were delighted to have Reverend Dominic Hubbock visit us, who started the workshop with a prayer and provided students with some excellent inspiration by decorating his own egg.

On January 18th, 60 Year 10 pupils took part in the Jack Petchey Workshop. This was an amazing opportunity for the students as they were able to work on key skills for public speaking. The students enjoyed their day as it also enabled them to speak about topics which they were extremely passionate about. Towards the end of the workshop, students were selected to represent St Mary Magdalene for the regional competitions which took place on 22nd February 2024.

Students in Year 8 visited the Guildhall Art Gallery as part of the Jack Petchey Culturally Speaking Programme. This involved a guided tour of the gallery and an exploration of the stories, themes and issues behind various pieces of art. This was followed by a workshop where students took part in an oracy workshop to develop their public speaking skills by an expert trainer. Students wrote fantastic speeches on the issues they explored on their visit to the Guildhall Art Gallery on topics including colonialism, identity and love. Both events were highly enjoyable and all students represented our school excellently. They each received a certificate for this achievement.

We have designed the Faith, Family and Fellowship Federation Newsletter to showcase some of the initiatives and work from across our schools’ communities.

The Faith, Family and Fellowship Newsletter will be sent to all families across the Federation each term. 

We hope you enjoy reading our good news and stories. 

Faith, Family and Fellowship Federation Newsletters - 2023/2024

June 2024 Issue

February 2024 Issue

December 2023 Issue

October 2023 Issue

September Issue - Results Special

Faith, Family and Fellowship Federation Newsletters - 2022/2023 

July 2023 Issue

May 2023 Issue

March 2023 Issue

February 2023 Issue

December 2022 Issue

October 2022 Issue

We at St Mary Magdalene had a wonderful evening celebrating the end-of-year art exhibition of our talented year 11 and year 13 students. The celebration kicked off with a stunning violin performance by Cynthia (from 9SJS) and closing remarks from Ms Anderson, the Art Lead.

The temporary gallery space was filled with an amazing turnout of attendees. Witnessing our students' artworks in a professional setting was an impressive and inspiring experience. It was also heart-warming to see our students discussing their pieces with guests.

The exhibition was enjoyed by a diverse group of attendees, including students, parents, school governors, staff, and even primary school students who were visiting a secondary school for the first time. We would like to extend our gratitude to everyone who came to support the students' accomplishments. Once again, congratulations to our talented art students for their remarkable work!

As a part of the Library and reading enrichment program, we have hosted an event where pupils from SMM and other schools from Royal Baroque of Greenwich had a lifetime opportunity to meet a poet, educator, publisher, producer, a New York Times Bestselling author of 36 books Kwame Alexander. We were thrilled to have in our school an individual who engaged so well with pupils to show the importance of a resilient-oriented mindset and share such experience and valuable knowledge with our students. It empowered, motivated and inspired them.