ICT
As with all educational establishments, St Mary's prides itself in keeping up with all the trends in modern technology. The ICT network at St Mary's is managed by the Head of ICT Services, Mr James Pearce, ably assisted by Mr Clive Norman (IT Systems Manager), Ross Alexander (ICT Technician) and Alex Hann (ICT Technician).
Academic studies
We recognise that Information and Communications Technology is an important tool in both the society we live in and in the process of teaching and learning. Pupils use ICT tools to find, explore, analyse, exchange and present information responsibly, creatively and with discrimination. They learn how to employ ICT to enable rapid access to ideas and experiences from a wide range of sources.
Our vision is for all learners in our school to become confident users of ICT so that they can develop the skills, knowledge and understanding which enable them to use appropriate ICT resources effectively as powerful tools for learning.
ICT in the Lower School 
For the Key Stage 3 course we have developed a scheme of work that provide pupils with opportunities to develop their ICT capabilities in all areas of the curriculum with a stong emphasis on digital media such as the production of movies, stop-frame animation, podcasting and digital manipulation in Photoshop.
e-type 
We now offer this flexible and fun web based touch typing course which is designed to help computer users of all levels to improve their typing skills. Many employers now require a recognised qualification in typing. e-type is the modern equivalent of the old RSA certificates, and teaches both speed and accuracy. It also makes an invaluable addition to a student’s CV.
European Computer Driving Licence
We have are an approved testing centre for the ECDL, ecdl.co.uk.This course is the internationally recognized qualification and from September 2008 we have been offering our girls, in upper IV and above, the opportunity to gain the ECDL. This course is designed specifically to help develop practical computing skills and will have both immediate application to their studies and will help them enhance their career prospects.Each of the modules must be passed (online testing) before an ECDL certificate is awarded. They may be taken in any order and over any period of time up to three years from the date of their first test, so students can continue the courses at University if they wish.
The modules from the ECDL that we currently offer:
Module 3. Word
Module 4. Spreadsheets
Module 5. Database
Module 6. Presentation
