St Joan of Arc Virtual Christmas Concert 2021

Virtual Christmas Concert 2021

The Music Department has been working hard to record and produce a virtual Christmas concert. Although it’s a shame not to perform to a live audience, it has still been a fun experience. Each group has performed their own piece and the concert ends with many performing together in a fun festive finale.

Pour yourself a drink, get the mince pies ready and enjoy ‘a touch of Christmas’.

MFL Year 8 Video’s

During the last week of term while they were isolating at home, 8ab French made videos about their daily routine. Pets and teddy bears star in these amazing videos!

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LOCKDOWN BAKE OFF CHALLENGE

Over a period of 10 weeks (to the end of March) we have joined forces with our canteen who have devised a selection of recipes and areas of baking to focus on – very much “Great British Bake Off” style.

Each section runs for 2 weeks and it is simple base recipes which students, staff and parents may well want to use at home to develop new skills or simply have some fun in the kitchen.

Week 1 starts on Monday 25th January 2021 with Bread but you can join in when you wish.

We are asking students to send in photos to the School on the email cafe@joa.herts.sch.uk of their baking for that week.

The Winners of each round will be in with  a chance to win one of two prizes at the end of the Challenge.

The judges for our school are Phil – Head chef in the canteen and Mrs Walker – Head of Food Technology

 Students can use their own recipes, not just the ones sent in the pack.

Week one kicks off with bread and the details will be shared with pupils via the school website and form teachers.

Bread

Download (PDF, 3.79MB)

Pancakes

Download (PDF, 2.93MB)


Biscuits

Download (PDF, 2.89MB)

Cake

Download (PDF, 3.73MB)

Music & Art From Lockdown

A recording by the JoA Advanced Band during lockdown. Each student listened to a guide track with headphones and recorded their part which was then mixed together.
The students involved were:
Niamh Lloyd-White
Shauna Meehan
Becky Raymond
Ben Pomeroy
Euan Petrie
Catherine Pomeroy
Eve Colson
Santiago Liano
Holly Borlaise
A vocal recording by Niamh Lloyd-White, Carlita Rahaman, Ellie Creedon, Mrs Lloyd-White and Miss Marshall. Each part recorded individually during lockdown.
Artwork created by students to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day, accompanied by Tuxedo Junction from the Advanced Band.

Year 9 Watford District Premier League Final 2019/2020

After five gruelling games in the ultra-competitive world of District Premier League Football, the Year 9 Boys found themselves in joint top spot in the league, which earned them a place in the League Final. St Michaels were the opposition and having beaten them already in the league confidence was high. A slow and lacklustre start saw the Year 9’s under pressure early on but thankfully a breakaway Harrison Chick goal settled the team. St Michaels equalised almost immediately but the players responded well and took the lead again after a robust challenge on the goalkeeper By Arjen Gajar lead to the ball finding its way into the net. Again, St Michaels equalised almost immediately from a back-post header with the half finishing at 2-2.
Knowing that the half time team talk would be crucial, the experienced Mr Gallagher roused his players and made 3 tactical changes for the second half. St Joan’s started the second half on the front foot and were rewarded with an outstanding counter attacking goal. The ball was played out from the back to Travis McKenna on the left wing, who had the vision to spot the run of Harrison Chick charging through midfield. Harrison stormed through the defence and slotted the ball home. 3-2. With the end of the game fast approaching, St Michaels threw everything forward (including their goalkeeper and centre back) but the defence stood firm. With seconds left on the clock, Giacomo Viazanni found himself one on one with the last defender. He bullied the defender off the ball, got his head up and picked out the run of second half substitute Gabriel Neves. Gabriel duly rounded the goalkeeper and calmly slotted the ball into the net to spark jubilant celebrations. 4-2 winners and District Premier League Champions!
Well done to all of the Year 9 Boys involved, who have been a credit to the school through their effort, performance and attitude throughout the year. Roll on next season!