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Maths Week
Monday
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
Pancakes
Biscuits
Cake
Merry Christmas from JoA Music
Below are a range of resources to use in TCT with form groups.
The resources have been divided into the categories: WATCH & READ.
WATCH contains short video reflections. READ has similar resources but in a format to be read by a member of the class.
WATCH
Reflections – Thoughts on Scripture and the Saints
Prayers – Prayers from Catholic Tradition
MORE VIDEOS & PLAYLISTS AT YOUTUBE.COM/THECHAPLAINCY
LIVE STREAM LITURGIES & ASSEMBLIES AT YOUTUBE.COM/THECHAPLAINCY/LIVE
READ
OTHER RESOURCES
Meditation | The Examen
At the end of the day, a week, or a half term it is recommended to do an Examen. This is a prayerful reflection of the day, that helps us to grow in gratefulness and learn from the moments that challenge us. You can listen to a version of an Examen Prayer below:
EXAMEN 1 (9min) | EXAMEN 2 (9min)
Examen prayers are usually prayed at the end of the day. At other times, pupils should be guided to think back over the day before, the past week or another short period of time.
Other Prayers
Recommendations from other staff*
Praying Each Day – Daily Catholic prayers from De La Salle Brothers.
*Please note that if using other resources or a more spontaneous approach to prayer, the School Resource should still be read and a whole-school focus incorporated into the prayer time regularly.
Why we do what we do! Prayer & Worship Policy
Thank you for your support of the Catholic Life of the School
Angels
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.
Welcome to Maths Week 2020 9th – 13th March
Look out for a week full of mathematical fun and puzzles…
Ask you tutor for more details or find more information on our website
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, S
t 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!
GCSE D&T pupils visited Frogmore Papermill. They had the opportunity to make their own piece of handmade paper, understand printing processes and explore the oldest working papermill in the world with a very cold tour round the mill.