Sporting star is VIP guest at St Mary’s ceremony

A former student who has enjoyed sporting success was the VIP guest when St Mary’s College celebrated the achievements of pupils at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral for its annual prizegiving ceremony.

Ruth Mwandumba was the special guest and she is the current English target shooting champion and British record holder in the Olympic sport.

She took part in activities while at St Mary’s, including the Combined Cadet Force where she discovered her talent and interest for shooting.

Ruth delivered a speech to students, saying: “Every single one of you has something that you’re good at, and every single one of you has something to offer[…] That’s the opportunity that an education at St Mary’s can provide.”

Principal Mike Kennedy rounded up the highlights of the last year at St Mary’s to guests.

He reported that St Marys’ had enjoyed another successful summer in terms of public examinations.

There was plenty of sports successes to report on too. He also highlighted the wide range of extracurricular activities available at the school.

Mr Kennedy also mentioned something which had cast a long shadow over the school in recent months – the sudden death of year 11 pupil, Euan McNamara.

He commented: “It is a testament to Euan as a person and to his character that so many members of our community were so deeply moved by his death, and feel his absence so greatly.

“We will miss him, and not forget his contribution to St Mary’s. May he rest in peace.”