We are shortlisted for the Independent School of the Year AwardsI
St Mary’s School, the girls’ school of Cambridge, were shortlisted out of thousands of nominations for the prestigious Independent School of the Year Awards in the category of 'Best Use of Education Technology'. This national recognition highlights the School’s innovative, student-centred approach to integrating technology into education, ensuring their girls are prepared to navigate the complex and ever-evolving digital landscape.
“Being shortlisted for this award is a testament to our commitment to leveraging technology to enhance learning and prepare our students for the future,” said Head of Marketing and Communications, Charlotte Duhaney. “As the only girls’ school in Cambridge, we are particularly proud of this recognition, which underscores our dedication to providing an exceptional educational experience.”
St Mary’s School’s approach to educational technology is deeply rooted in its High Performance Learning values, focusing on supporting and enriching the curriculum rather than overshadowing it. Innovation begins in the award-winning STEM Lab in the Junior School, where girls start learning Computer Science and coding from age 3. This early exposure has led to outstanding achievements, such as junior students excelling in the Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge, with some ranking in the top 10% nationally out of 115,000 participants and advancing to the Oxford University Computing Challenge 2024, where two students achieved ‘Distinctions’.
St Mary’s School also emphasises the development of future female leaders, particularly in tech, contributing to equalising future workforces and C-suites in influential sectors. Through initiatives like game development, national competitions, GoPro usage in sports for performance analysis, and international collaborations like the Computer Science International Outreach Day, the School equips students with essential skills and fosters intellectual curiosity.
“The School is committed to empowering girls to be tech creators, not just consumers,” added Charlotte Duhaney, Head of Marketing and Communications. “We are excited to develop the way we use educational technology to further prepare our girls for success beyond the classroom.”