The staff and Governors of St. Mary's recognise that the school has a clear responsibility to both the local and wider communities in terms of Public Benefit. These are some of the ways in which St. Mary's school endeavours to fulfil that responsibility:

• We provide an excellent all-round education to boys and girls aged 3 - 13.
• We offer qualified support to children who have additional learning needs.
• We give open access to our facilities (buildings and grounds) to a number of organisations, both local and from further afield.
• We are currently in the process of applying to the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music to become an examination centre for the Scottish Borders. 
• We offer means tested Bursary awards (see Bursaries page) designed to encourage access to St. Mary's to children who otherwise would not be able to afford the school fees.
• Pupils are regularly engaged in charitable fundraising activities. 

Michaelmas Term 2008
Thursday 28 August -
Friday 12 December
Half Term:
Friday 10 October -
Monday 27 October

Lent Term 2009
Wednesday 7 January -
Friday 20 March (midday)
Half Term:
Friday 6 February -
Monday 16 February