Maria Fidelis Roman Catholic Convent School
Maria Fidelis Roman Catholic Convent School
| Maria Fidelis FCJ Catholic School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
North Gower Street (Years 7-9) Phoenix Road (Years 10-13) Camden ,London ,NW1 1TA | |
| Coordinates | 51°31′40″N 0°08′16″W [5] |
| Information | |
| Type | Voluntary aided comprehensive |
| Motto | Growing together, through Christ, with courage, confidence and dignity |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1830 |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Department for Education URN | 100055 [6] Tables [7] |
| Ofsted | Reports [8] |
| Head teacher | Helen Gill |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Website | http://www.mariafidelis.camden.sch.uk [9] |
Maria Fidelis FCJ Catholic School is a Roman Catholic co-educational secondary school in the London Borough of Camden, England. Before 2013, it was an all-girls school.
| Maria Fidelis FCJ Catholic School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
North Gower Street (Years 7-9) Phoenix Road (Years 10-13) Camden ,London ,NW1 1TA | |
| Coordinates | 51°31′40″N 0°08′16″W [5] |
| Information | |
| Type | Voluntary aided comprehensive |
| Motto | Growing together, through Christ, with courage, confidence and dignity |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1830 |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Department for Education URN | 100055 [6] Tables [7] |
| Ofsted | Reports [8] |
| Head teacher | Helen Gill |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Website | http://www.mariafidelis.camden.sch.uk [9] |
History
The school was founded in 1830 by the Faithful Companions of Jesus, and was at first an industrial school financed by charitable appeals. The school then progressed to being a convent boarding school and then to a selective non-fee paying grammar school known as St. Aloysius.
The school became a comprehensive in 1974 with the merger of St. Aloysius with St. Vincent’s Schools which was run by the Sisters of Charity. The name Maria Fidelis was chosen by the Sisters meaning Mary Most Faithful and the school motto is Fidelity.
The school today stands on two sites at North Gower Street and Phoenix Road in the Somers Town area of Camden.
The school won BBC's 'School Choir Of The Year' and are known for their vocal arrangements under the direction of Karen Gibson. The choir performed for Pope Benedict XVI at The Big Assembly at St Mary's University College, Twickenham on 17 September 2010 during his visit to the UK.
Since September 2013, the school admits boys and is co-educational.
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Notable alumni
Kathy Burke (born 1964), actress and theatre director
Roisin Conaty (born 1979) Comedian and actress
Brooke Kinsella (born 1982), actress
Jane Wymark, actress, Midsomer Murders