50th Anniversary Celebrations 2014–15
We celebrated our 50th Anniversary during the entire Academic Year 2014–15.
St. Mary's Menston first opened its doors to pupils in November 1964 and was officially blessed and opened by the Rt. Rev. Mgr. George Patrick Dwyer, Bishop of Leeds on 3 July 1965.
It was a very special and enjoyable year!
50th Anniversary news stories
Mr Craig Teague, parent and bespoke joiner, was commissioned to design and make the chair which was blessed during our 50th Anniversary Mass.
100+ competitors in Football. Netball and Multi Sport Events
Read a transcript of Mrs Sayers' speech celebrating 50 years of Catholic Education at St. Mary's Menston.
We welcomed Bishop Marcus Stock to St. Mary’s on Tuesday 30 June 2015 to concelebrate our 50th Anniversary Mass.
We welcome Bishop Marcus Stock to St. Mary’s on Tuesday 30 June 2015 to concelebrate our 50th Anniversary Mass.
A fantastic success involving parents, former students and staff
Our beautiful chapel has never been furnished with a Presidential Chair which is the Priest’s chair. To mark the 50th Anniversary of St. Mary’s, a bespoke joiner, who is one of our parents and carers, has been commissioned to design and make a chair in keeping with our chapel and fit for a Bishop.
Details of the event taking place on 4 July 2015
The first of the school’s 50th Anniversary Celebration events took place on Saturday 4 October, 2014
Mrs Barnes and Year 9 pupils have worked tirelessly and very creatively to produce 50th Anniversary Bunting for under our Canopy and throughout Pupil Reception.
A historic project is ongoing to collect old school photos and memories to add to the school's own collection. There is a display outside our Main Hall (room M1).
In honour of St. Mary's 50th Anniversary, we are challenging students across all Key Stages to a small but perfectly formed mini-tales in 50 words. No More No Less.
On Sunday 14 September, Staff and Students of St. Mary's Menston got the 50th Anniversary celebrations off to a flying start with the first ever Staff vs Students golf competition at Northcliffe Golf Club, Shipley.
Photos and Memories
A historic project is ongoing to collect old school photos and memories to add to the school's own collection.
27,000 photos are available to view online at flickr.com
If you would like to contribute your own photos or memories, please contact us. We would be delighted.
Media coverage of our 50th Anniversary Celebrations
St. Mary's Menston to Celebrate 50 Years of Catholic Education [DIOCESEOFLEEDS.ORG.UK]
St. Mary’s 50th Anniversary Golf Competition [DIOCESEOFLEEDS.ORG.UK]
Menston school celebrates its 50 year winning streak with sports day [WHARFEDALE OBSERVER]
The group school photograph which was taken on Thursday 30 April 2015 to celebrate our school's 50th Anniversary is now available for viewing in high resolution.