Notification of Yr 9 Options Evening Tues 21st March 2023
Dear Families
Notification of Yr 9 Options Evening Tues 21st March 2023
I hope you are keeping well.
All the latest news from SJP
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The Lion King Workshop
Read MoreThe drama department has had a very busy few weeks! Following on from the resounding success of 'Grease' we have jumped feet first into resuming our enrichment and theatre visit schedule.
National Careers Week
Read MoreThis week is National Careers Week (NCW) and schools across the country will be taking part. The aim is to provide a focus for careers guidance to our students. A wide range of labour market information will be provided highlighting information such as current growth sectors and jobs within our region. Our students will also have access to a range of online events and activities throughout the week.
National Careers Week
Read MoreDear Families
NATIONAL CAREERS WEEK (NCW) 2023
As part of our personal development programme for our pupils, we will be taking part in National Careers Week 2023, which runs from Monday 6 March for 1 week in all schools across the country.
Letter from the Head of School
Read MoreDear Families
I write to you following yet another busy half term here at SJP. We have ended this week with our amazing production of Grease and a visit from Chris Lubbe. Today our Eco club raised over £170 for the earthquake appeal through a breaktime cake sale.
Consenting for the Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio and Meningitis ACWY
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I am writing to inform you that the School Age Immunisation Service will be offering Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio and Meningitis ACWY vaccinations at your child’s school on Tuesday 7th March.Strike Information - 28th February
Read MoreDear Parents and Carers,
The NEU union has declared a further day of strike action. I write to give you notice that the next strike date will be on Tuesday 28th February 2023. The strike is happening because of a national dispute between the unions and the government over teachers’ pay and conditions and not because of any issues at our school.Due to the impact this will have on the number of staff who will be in school on this day, I am writing to inform you that SJP will be closed to all pupils in year groups 7- 10. Please do not send your child into school on this day. We will, however, remain open to all pupils in Key Stage 5 (Y12/13). Yr12 Option Block B trial exams also take place as scheduled.
Sixth Form Students Embark on Trip to London
Read MoreTuesday 7th Feb
After an enjoyable coach journey down to Watford, Media & Film students were welcomed to Leavesdon Studios by an impressive sight – an active film set! Huge cranes, lights, reflectors and green screens loomed over the fence where they were filming House of the Dragon Season 3! However, destination was set to Hogwarts so off they apparated to a Warner Bros. Studio Tour classroom for a workshop on Foley Sound...
Year 11 Trial Examinations – Thursday 16th February 2023 - Friday 10th March 2023
Read MoreDear Families
Year 11 Trial Examinations – Thursday 16th February 2023 - Friday 10th March 2023
I am writing to inform you that your daughter/son will be taking trial exams beginning Thursday 16th February 2023. These are part of our examination preparation after significant disruption to learning and routines during Key Stage 3 & 4.
Strike Action
Read More25 January 2023
Dear Parents and Carers,
You may be aware from media coverage that the NEU union have declared strike action, with the first of these taking place on Wednesday 1st February 2023. The strike is happening because of a national dispute between the unions and the government over teachers’ pay and conditions and not because of any issues at our school.
Oxford Workshop
Read MoreOn the 25th of January in a collaborative event, St Mary's hosted an Oxford workshop for selected students from St Mary's, St John Plessington and Weatherhead. Anna McMurtrie, who studied Geography at Oxford, covered a range of topics including the number of colleges available, the collegiate system, application deadlines and admission tests.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S BRONZE AWARD YEAR 10 REGISTRATION
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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Thank you for expressing interest in the Duke of Edinburgh Award.