Valuing Impact

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IMPACT giving thanks and r e c o g n i s i n g o u r c o n t r i b u to r s

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Being a Marymount girl is more than simply achieving good grades and offers from first choice universities. Our students personify the qualities of character, leadership, social consciousness and service. They accomplish these goals with the support of dedicated friends and family, as well as our amazing community.

The spirit of generosity is thriving in the Marymount community, and this is exemplified in so many ways. Whether it's helping our students form meaningful friendships, providing them opportunities to discover new passions and talents, or actively participating in our global community, Marymount reflects a rich history of giving. Your generosity is nurturing our students’ lifelong love of learning, and you are helping to establish a legacy of giving at Marymount.

Thanks to your support, we've grown as a School, meeting the educational, social and spiritual needs of all our young women. With your committed investment in the future, we'll continue to do so for generations to come.

THANKS FROM THE HEADMISTRESS

What an incredible year! Our girls have shown themselves to be resilient, kind, supportive, and courageous young women, ready to face every challenge life can pose. Their engagement with online learning has been exemplary and is reflected in their outstanding achievements both inside and outside the classroom.

As one of the newest members of the Marymount community, I have felt immediately at home in this warm and welcoming School. I can see why so many of our alumnae call Marymount their ‘home from home.’ I have been privileged to participate in the unique and joyous Marymount traditions of Graduation ceremonies, both in Middle School with our great Grade 8s and in High School with our Grade 12 students.

Marymount is a one-of-a-kind school; there is always a reason to celebrate!

I am so grateful to our faculty and staff, whose dedication to their students knows no bounds, and to you, our community, whose support is making a palpable difference in every corner of the school.

Throughout this first year, I have witnessed firsthand the commitment of the Marymount family to continue the mission of the Sisters and carry their legacy of love and service to others into the future. We cannot do this without you. Thank you for your support of this extraordinary community.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs. Margaret Giblin Headmistress

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IMPACTon campus Marymount has seen steady and sustained investment in its campus. We are proud to have created more spaces for learning and collaboration, socialisation, as well as artistic and sports-related pursuits. completed

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The Marymount community and Sunday community came together to support the renovation of the Chapel, which is now a serene, contemplative area for students, staff and visitors of all faiths to sit and reflect.

Support of the dining hall extension has transformed mealtimes at Marymount, brightening up the room so that the beauty of the space matches the delicious food!

IB learners were given more space for learning and collaboration in Main House thanks to the support of the RSHM Sisters. A new DP Lounge and several classrooms house our Grade 11 and 12 students in a uniquely beautiful setting.

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Donation Highlights

All the furniture in the STEAM Hub (worth £20,000) was donated by parents through the PA.

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£1 for every £3 spent

To encourage a problem-solving approach to the sciences, a field where women are traditionally underrepresented, the STEAM hub brings together Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics under one roof. STEAM days are held in the Middle School three times a year, with visiting speakers, challenges and competitions taking place during the school day.

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The purpose-built Dance Hub has sprung floors and dedicated equipment, allowing girls to enjoy more lessons for a growing number of enthusiastic young dancers.

Thanks to donations from the Marymount community, a new all-weather pitch is used for multiple sports including soccer, tennis and basketball. It will allow students to host more competitions on campus and give them greater room to move and grow in the Physical Education programme.

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on the all-weather pitch was donated.

Father Jean Gailhac

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New updates will include a transformed entrance, changing and support areas of the Sr. Ann Marie Hill Sports Hall. In September, the students will return to professional-looking changing areas, a light-filled, inspiring entrance and a warm and welcoming supporter area for families to cheer on our Marymount Aces!

What will the new Sports Hall look like? Follow this QR code to see what’s coming next.

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IMPACTin community As a Catholic school, we seek to live out the values of the Gospel and to love our neighbours as ourselves. Despite the challenges posed by restrictions on social interaction, the Marymount community pulled together to support and be of service to one another.

Impact Through Collective Giving Both individually and through student groups, girls have shown their spirit of generosity by supporting their local communities. Their focus during the 2020-2021 year was combating loneliness and isolation, feelings enhanced by the health crisis.

Food Banks Students demonstrated their charitable nature by raising funds and collecting donations for our local food banks at Christmas, at Lent and during the summer term.

The Captain Tom 100 Challenge With IB Diploma exams cancelled this year, Grade 12 students used this time to create and distribute 100 hygiene packages to Chelsea Methodist Church, in support of individuals who are homeless or rough sleeping in Chelsea and the surrounding areas.

Girls travelled to Chelsea in May to learn about the organisation's mission, hand out their hygiene packs and prepare and serve lunches to vulnerable individuals.

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Kingston Care Home Grade 10 paired with Kingston Care Home to exchange letters and pictures with residents to help fight loneliness and create connections through the generations.

Project Linus UK Middle School students donated knitted squares to make new home-made Kingtston patchwork quilts and knitted blankets which are distributed to sick and traumatised children to provide a sense of security and comfort.

St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church Middle School Advisor groups donated six hampers to families and individuals in need at St. Ann’s church in Kingston.

Family Fundraising The Parents' Association organised an auction to support two worthy local causes. The Hardship Fund provides financial assistance to families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Christmas Day Dinner Richmond supports recent care leavers through homemade Christmas celebrations.

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Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God

Global Awareness and Citizenship This year saw a re-connection to St. Joseph’s School in Chivuna, a fellow RSHM and de-facto 'sister' school in Zambia. Under the guidance of Sister Deborah Jamali RSHM, who is facilitating the development of this partnership, students from the Student Goals and Implementation Committee (SGIC) communicated with girls in their equivalent group JPIC (Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation) in Zambia.

The girls spoke to each other about their different countries and their shared experiences. The girls from Zambia explained to our students that they have been working to raise money for their community, particularly a nearby orphanage. They are also raising awareness of women’s rights, the trafficking of women and children, identifying issues related to poverty in their communities and creating ways to care for the environment.

The St. Joseph’s girls asked incredibly poignant questions about the life of women in the UK and explained some of the challenges that girls and women face in their community and culture. This struck a chord with many of our Marymount students who felt passionately about helping them support their goals to achieve social justice, so they created a fundraiser selling pizzas and cookies, raising £130.

Clothes were donated by a Marymount parent for JPIC to sell in order to support their work in the community; laptops have also been acquired

by St. Joseph’s using funds the Parents’ Association and students have raised over the last two years.

Going forward, new ideas are being explored that will contribute to goals set by the girls at St. Joseph’s. Students and staff from both schools are currently working together on a peer mentoring scheme in English, Mathematics and Science. We are excited to be learning from one another, sharing cultural experiences and growing this friendship and partnership.

with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.

Matthew 22:37-40

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IMPACTfor life Now more than ever, students are learning the important lesson that being a source of strength and encouragement to those around them has a direct impact on their well-being. Marymount has taken steps to reinforce this idea through educational programs and partnerships that assist our students, families, faculty and staff.

Financial Assistance for Families In 2020, the Marymount Hardship Recovery Fund was established to support families who had suffered financially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This fund provides short- and mediumterm assistance to families whose daughters would not otherwise have been able to continue their studies at Marymount.

To date, donations totalling over £100,000 (including proceeds from the Christmas online auction), alongside support from the school, assisted 11 families in the academic year 2020-2021.

Sharing Learning Strategies Marymount’s Director of Specialist Learning Provision, Dr. Sandra Forrest, has been sharing her insight and expertise into how girls learn with parents as part of our Learning to Learn programme. Ms. Machado, the newest member of our Learning Resources department, and Dr. Forrest have presented different aspects of their Approaches To Learning programme through online seminars

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that provide practical, evidence-based solutions and strategies to aid learning. Shared with both parents and students, these workshops foster parental engagement with their daughter’s progress through the International Baccalaureate, Middle Years and Diploma programmes.

Parents' Association (PA) The Parents' Association creates opportunities for parents and guardians of Marymount students to meet one another and become involved with the school. All parents and guardians of Marymount students are automatically members of the PA and are welcome to every meeting and event.

Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, PA reps and the Executive Team brought parents together via local walks, Zoom discussions, and the very first Great Marymount International Day Quiz.

We look forward to hosting on-campus events again in the near future.

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Student Engagement and Networking Every year, Marymount invites dozens of speakers to share their experiences with students, helping them make better-informed choices for their future. Students relish the possibility of speaking to those ‘in the field’ with tangible experience to impart, and these external speakers are often cited as amongst the most memorable moments in students’ year.

In 2020-2021 Alumnae took part in the Grade 12 “Think Big, Think Beyond” series, where big issues were discussed including sexism in the workplace, and the importance of job experience. In December the Careers Fair welcomed speakers from 10 different professions chosen by its High School participants.

Professional Development for Faculty and Staff The School supports its commitment to lifelong learning by providing a rich variety of opportunities for faculty and staff to pursue ongoing professional development.

These opportunities range from practical First Aid qualifications to virtual workshops that explore instructional philosophies and subjectspecific areas. We are proud that not only does our staff participate in their own continued education, but also play a role in sharing our own best practices with teaching professionals all around the world. Three members of staff sit on the Board of Governors for local schools, sharing the Marymount experience and best practices with fellow educational establishments.

Alongside professional development, members of staff and faculty also participate in a wide range of volunteer activities, including Saturday School, Zambia initiatives and Creativity, Activity and Service activities with the students.

Donation Highlights Over 25 volunteers offered their time and expertise at careers fairs, talks and seminars

1,000+ hours spent on professional development opportunities

£2 for every £3 spent from the Hardship Fund was donated

3,000 total hours from PA volunteers dedicated every year to supporting the Marymount community.

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A key RSHM goal is to awaken a consciousness of social justice in each of our students.

Their commitment

How to Make an Impact In a community as privileged and blessed as ours, Marymount London seeks to provide ample opportunity for giving – whether it be offering goods or service, sharing time and talent or making a financial donation. All contributions are welcome and valued.

to this goal makes Marymount students, parents and faculty, past and present, generous contributors to School life.

There are many ways the community can get involved at Marymount.

Immediate Impact and Lasting Legacy As a registered UK charity, Marymount London ensures that all the income we receive is re-invested in the School and its mission.

Regular giving enables the School and Governing Board to make more concrete long-term plans for the future through an ongoing stream of philanthropic income. These planned gifts strengthen our foundation and enhance the student experience over time.

Gifts of any size make a significant difference to what can be offered on campus, and one-off donations have an immediate and direct impact in the daily life of our students.

Often the most significant individual gift someone can make in their lifetime is in the form of a legacy gift through his or her Will. These transformative gifts support our long-established mission far into the future, building an endowment that supports our fundamental vision.

We encourage you to discuss with a solicitor the different types of legacies available.

Find out more The easiest way to make a gift is through an online donation (ongoing or single contribution). Visit our website for the appropriate forms.

Call or email today to discuss making a tranformational gift or leaving a legacy for future generations: Miss Adriana Williams Director of Development and Alumnae Relations Marymount International School George Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 7PE, United Kingdom Email: devdirector@marymountlondon.com Tel: +44 (0)20 8949 0571

www.marymountlondon.com/give-now

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Campus illustration by Aurélie Baudry: aurelie@homedrawn.co.uk Marymount is a responsible charity: the School subscribes to the Code of Fundraising Practice and we are registered with the Fundraising Regulator, the independent regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Marymount Makes an Impact Marymount builds connections between students and teachers, creating a love of learning, while nurturing an interconnectedness and generosity of spirit with the broader global community.

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Marymount London, George Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7PE United Kingdom +44 (0)20 8949 0571  www.marymountlondon.com Marymount International School is a UK registered charity number 1117768.