Mary Jo Doherty Director of Art
Any free time Mary Jo and her husband, Steve, have is devoted to supporting their son Conor’s athletic dreams. Conor Kelly is an exceptionally talented 400m runner with a bright future ahead. In 2024, he earned a bronze medal at the European U18 Championships. This year, he became the Irish National Indoor Champion, setting an Irish U20 record with an outstanding time of 46.54 seconds. Most recently, Conor represented Ireland in the mixed 400m relays at the 2025 World Athletics event in China. His team finished second in their heat, qualifying for the upcoming 2025 World Championships. Over the half term just broke the Irish under 20 outdoor record in Brussels at the IFAM Outdoor Meeting clocking 46.18! Conor’s dedication and talent have earned him a full athletic scholarship to the University of Texas, where he will continue his academic and athletic journey. Mary Jo and Steve’s unwavering support is clearly helping Conor thrive on the world stage, and we are proud to celebrate his success within our community.
Jenny Stanley Assistant Head External, Ivyholme, Boarding Housemaster and Teacher of Physics Jenny has represented England in the Women’s Masters Hockey Team, winning Gold in the Home Nations and Bronze in the World Cup in New Zealand. Last half term, Jenny travelled to Valencia, Spain to play in the European Championships. Jenny has also become a trustee of SCEC (the Saturday School charity).
Marcos Lopez Deputy Head of Learning Support Marcos’ work has been shortlisted for the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, a significant recognition of his talent. He recently travelled to Mexico with his entire family, cherishing time spent with his extended relatives who still live there. Back in the UK, Marcos, his husband Alistair, and their dog Lulu have just purchased their first home in Beckenham, which they’ve lovingly redecorated throughout.
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