Our School
Headteacher’s Welcome
I am delighted to welcome you to Welwyn St Mary’s C of E Primary School and am proud to be able to share with you all the wonderful things, which make our school such a special, fun and inspiring place to be and to learn. At Welwyn St Mary’s, we are committed to children being …
About us
Our school takes children from ages 4 to 11. It was originally built in 1940 as a secondary school, so we are very fortunate to have a spacious building and grounds. In addition to large classrooms, we have a gym, library, separate dining hall, main hall with stage and two music rooms. We have ramped …
Vision and Values
Our Vision – Believe and Achieve (Matthew 19) At Welwyn St Mary’s, we are committed to providing the best educational experiences for our pupils and to the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our life and work. We aim to provide a secure but challenging environment where all feel valued and develop a lifelong …
Admissions
Admissions – starting school at Welwyn St Mary’s Each year all parents with children approaching school age are asked to name the preferred school for their child. We warmly welcome parents who wish to visit Welwyn St Mary’s by appointment to see the school at work at any time. We also hold open mornings when …
Our team
Teaching staff Stuart Whiteland Headteacher/DSL/RE Emma Phillips Deputy Head/Year 6/Deputy DSL/English Samantha Branch Assistant Head/Year 6/SENDCo/Deputy DSL Emma Harrison Assistant Head/Year 6/ Deputy DSL/Music/Worship/Maths Wendy Mather Year 6/Dep. SENCO/Green Group Liz Thompson Year 6/Reception/PSHE/Diversity/Supply Richard Hawley Year 5/Deputy DSL/Science Julie Jameson Year 5/Maths Jess Tucker Year 5/PE/G & T/Thinking Club Nicola Crofts Year 4/Geography/School Council …
Governors
Our governors perform vital, legal functions and also do a lot more to help and support our school. The governing body is made up of parents, staff and representatives of the church, diocese and local authority. They make decisions about how the school is run in consultation with the headteacher; they have legal duties, powers …
Collective Worship
We meet together at a daily Collective Worship. These are centred on the Christian faith but other world religious traditions are recognised and accepted. We expect the children to develop sensitivity and understanding when exploring not just their own beliefs but those of others. Collective Worship is an opportunity to explore and share things we …
Nature reserve
Our PTFA have worked very hard to renovate our nature reserve area and install an outdoor classroom. The nature reserve project started at the end of 2009 and with the help of parents and staff, and the support of Sherrardswood woodwardens, we have created a fantastic outdoor learning space. This includes a pond, a pond …
History of Welwyn St Mary’s
With thanks to Isabelle Fautrero-Sayer The beginnings St Mary’s school was founded in 1749 by Dr Edwards Young, Rector of Welwyn Parish. Originally housed in what is known as Tudor Cottage (next to the Church) and adjacent cottages (now demolished), it had been donated for the poor of the Parish’s use. Before he came along, …