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Welcome to

St John Plessington
Catholic College

where you belong, where you are valued and where you are encouraged to grow, achieve and become the very best version of yourself.

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Year 7s
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To build an inclusive Catholic community founded on the Gospel Values

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CATHOLIC LIFE

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CATHOLIC LIFE

St John Plessington Catholic College welcomes all families who support our values. Our school is rooted in Catholic values which permeate all aspects of work and relationships. Our Chapel is at the heart of the school, placing Christ at the centre of everything that we do. St John Plessington Catholic College is a community of service guiding young people on a path to opportunity, aspiration and reward, founded on Catholic values.

YOUR SEVEN-YEAR JOURNEY

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YOUR SEVEN-YEAR JOURNEY

From the first day of Year 7 to the final steps of Year 13, SJP is a place where young people can grow, discover who they are and prepare for what comes next. Across seven years, students are supported through every important stage; settling into secondary school, discovering new interests, choosing GCSEs, celebrating their achievements and progressing into Sixth Form. Along the way, they build confidence, independence, friendships and ambitions that extend far beyond the classroom. By the time they leave us in Year 13, our aim is for every young person to be ready for their next chapter; whether that is university, an apprenticeship, employment or another exciting opportunity.

A SENSE OF BELONGING

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A SENSE OF BELONGING

At St John Plessington, we believe that a true sense of belonging is the foundation for success. Every student is valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. We foster a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone feels respected, safe, and empowered to contribute. Our shared values and strong relationships create an environment where students grow in confidence, develop lasting friendships, and take pride in being part of the SJP community.

 EXTRA CURRICULAR

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EXTRA CURRICULAR

We encourage all our students to enrich their learning with extra-curricular activities. We currently offer: Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bible Club, Boxing, Breakfast Club, Chess Club, Choir, Debate Team, Duke of Edinburgh, Fitness, Football, Homework Club, House Drama, Judo, Maths Club, Music Lessons, Netball, Rugby, Sixth Form Study, Spoken Word, STEM Group (Science), Table Tennis and Trampoline.

LITERACY

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LITERACY

St John Plessington Catholic College, Literacy is at the heart of everything we do. We therefore offer students a wide range of stimulating ways to develop their ability to speak, read and write effectively. From a well-stocked Library to a range of high-quality interventions and our very own School Poet, we strive to help our students to gain Literacy skills that will enable them to thrive throughout their lives.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Our new Homework Hub is now live for parents, carers and pupils.Everything you need to support homework from home is now available in one place.You can:View KS3 and KS4 homework timetables
Search homework information by subject
Check Week 1 and Week 2
Find after-school support sessions, including times and rooms
Access step-by-step guides for logging into our homework platforms
Get help accessing homework apps from home
Submit a password reset request if your child is having trouble logging inThe Hub includes support for platforms such as Tassomai, Sparx, Seneca and Google Classroom, helping make homework simpler to access and manage.Visit the Homework Hub:
https://stjohnplessington.com/curriculum/homework-at-sjp/
Today, Year 12 students embarked on the annual #EmmausWalk to climb Moel Famau in North Wales.
Shrek: The Musical AuditionsIt has been a very busy few weeks for our Performing Arts Department, with auditions taking place for this year’s production of Shrek: The Musical!Across two evenings, more than 80 students auditioned for a place in the cast, demonstrating fantastic talent, enthusiasm and commitment.Mr Payne, Mrs Ousey, Mrs Stevenson and Ms Farrell were incredibly impressed by the standard of the auditions and the confidence shown by everyone who took part.
With the cast now taking shape, excitement is already building ahead of rehearsals beginning next week.We cannot wait to see the production come to life!
National Teaching Assistants Day!Today is National Teaching Assistants Day, and we want to take the opportunity to celebrate and thank our incredible team of 33 Learning Assistants and HLTAs at SJP.Our Learning Assistants play such an important role in the life of our school. Every day, they go above and beyond to support our pupils, remove barriers to learning and help our young people to thrive. We are incredibly grateful for the care, dedication and commitment they show to our pupils and the wider school community.We are also especially proud that 10 members of our team are former SJP pupils themselves! It is wonderful to see members of our school community return to SJP and continue to make such a positive difference to the next generation of pupils.Today, we would also like to give a very special shout-out to Mrs Hughes, who is celebrating an incredible 20 years as a Learning Assistant at SJP!Thank you, Mrs Hughes, for two decades of dedication, hard work and commitment to our pupils and our school. You are truly an invaluable member of the SJP team, and we are so grateful for your continued support.Happy National Teaching Assistants Day to our fantastic team, your dedication makes a real difference every day!

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