Spiritual Life

At St Mary’s School, we follow the ‘Ten Ten’ programme for Religious Education. We work on common themes throughout the school. As a result, the children experience a programme which enables and supports their faith development and spiritual life.

All children participate in a variety of acts of worship, such as Assemblies, Mass, Gospel Services and Praying Together activities. The school also celebrates the Holy Days of Obligation together.

Father Chris Connor is the School Chaplain. He guides us spiritually in our everyday work and provides wonderful pastoral support and care for the whole school community. All of our Masses and liturgies take place in our own school chapel, which are led by Fr Chris.

Children are prepared for the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confession with the close involvement of parents and staff. Pupils are encouraged to be compassionate to others and to live out the Gospel values of loving one another by involving themselves in charitable work in the local community and supporting various charities around the world.

Mass

We celebrate Mass in our beautiful chapel at least once every half-term. The Chapel is the spiritual heart of our school It is also where we hold any religious services as well as our weekly Praying Together Services. Whole school Masses are celebrated at the start and end of the term and on Holy Days. Children, staff and parents use the chapel at many other times during the school day; it is a wonderful resource and all are welcome there.

Chapel Choir

The Year 6 girls form the beautiful Chapel Choir. They sing regularly at Masses and other occasions, such as our annual Carol Concert and celebrations at school. The Chapel Choir hand over their robes to the Year 5s at their Leavers’ Mass which is always a poignant but joyful event.

Welcome to St Mary’s School, Hampstead

Our school strives to nurture an active partnership between home, school, parish, and the wider North London community. Situated in one of London’s most affluent and scenic areas, our school is an excellent choice for families in North London who want their daughters to receive a premier education in a safe, nurturing, and inspiring locale.

“Our St Mary’s Way is the spirit by which we live: to treat other people as you would like to be treated, to do your best to be your best, to be honest and truthful, to listen to each other, to be kind and helpful, to forgive, and to share.”

Charlotte Owen, Headmistress