Arts for Change: Using the Arts to make a difference

8th December 2015Anthony Da-Silva

Arts for Change: Using the Arts to make a difference

How can the arts be used to explore a sensitive ‘non-arts’ issue? That’s the question which was asked of year eight students and teachers from St Joan of Arc School, St Clement Danes School and Queens’ School through the Arts for Change project which took place in July 2015.

Funded by Royal Opera House Bridge and working in partnership together and with Watford Palace Theatre, the three schools brought ninety able, gifted and talented students in Drama, Music and Visual Art together for three days to creatively explore stigma associated with mental health. The work of the students was insightful, challenging and creative throughout and culminated in a thought-provoking sharing of work event which was attended by arts, educational and health professionals alike.

This short film provides an overview of the project.

Y12 A.R.C. Senior Citizen Christmas Party

7th December 2015Anthony Da-Silva

I would like to congratulate the Year 12 A.R.C team for all their efforts put into running and organising this years senior citizen Christmas party. It was an excellent day and all of our guests were extremely impressed. You really have put the teachings of Christ into practice ‘I was a stranger and you invited me in’ Mt 25:35.

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Carol sing at M&S

By Mr D HODKINSON23rd November 2015

On Friday 20th November 2015, a selection of students from Year 7 and 8 were invited to carol sing at M&S, Rickmansworth.  These students have shown an interest in their carol singing projects this term. A selection of Sixth Form students also packed away customers’ shopping.  These activities helped raised funds for the PFA.  We received positive comments from lots of the public and great fun was had by all!

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Syrian refugee prayer vigil

By Mrs M PETRIE12th October 2015

 

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Year 11 ARC groups have been working hard this term putting their faith into action. One of our groups had focussed on the refugee crisis. They felt they wanted to do something to help and so looked to the advice of Cardinal Vincent Nichols. The Cardinal suggested that Catholics can above all else pray. So with this in mind one of our groups prepared an all day prayer vigil for Wednesday 7th October. They prepared TCT resources for tutor groups, they wrote letters to the Cardinal inviting him to join us. (unfortunately he is in Rome with the pope!)Students prepared a power point as a focus for groups in the chapel.Groups were brought down in their RE lessons for 20 minutes at a time to pray for refugees in crisis. The chapel remained a constant place of prayer all day with staff and students covering break and lunchtime. Everyone agreed it was a worthwhile undertaking. Well done year 11 ARC!

Year 13 A.R.C

By Miss T GAUGHAN5th October 2015

Year 13 A.R.C have been looking into the ‘Catholic Worker Farm’ which offers accommodation and support to 22 destitute female asylum seekers and their children. All of the women have been homeless and have been recommended to the Catholic worker Farm by refugee services. The Catholic Worker Farm gains no support from the government and strongly relies upon donations. This year, the 13 A.R.C group will be supporting this cause by collecting basic items which may seem little to many of us but is of great importance to the Farm. Already they have shown great generosity and I am sure that this will continue to be the case. Keep up the brilliant work!  “Jesus came to serve not to be served.”

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Best ever GCSE Results in 2015

By Mr P SWEENEY20th August 2015

Congratulations to all our pupils on a fantastic set of examinations results this year.

The overall pass rate at GCSE has risen for the fourth consecutive year to our best ever figure of 76% for pupils gaining 5 or more A*C grades including English and maths.

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The average points score has also risen significantly from 323 in 2014 to 382 this year and is a reflection of the hard work and dedication from our pupils and staff throughout KS4.

Pass rates for English (88% A*C) and Maths (88% A*C) have also seen a significant rise whilst the following students are a sample of the many who have gained excellent individual results, well done to everyone.

Callum Watson (9A*, 2As)
Abinmon Jain (8A*, 1A)
Aisling O’Connell (7A*, 4As)
Adam O’Malley (7A*, 3As)
Ryan Jayesinghe (7A*, 2As)
Rachel Murray-O’Shea (6A*, 3As)
Rebecca Smith (6A*, 3As)
Alice Goad (5A*, 5As)
Niamh Costello (5A*, 5As)
Tara Breslin (5A*, 5As)
Sarah Lawrence (5A*, 5As)
Edward maling (5A*, 4As)
Sarah Meehan (5A*, 4As)

STUDENT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & HEADS OF HOUSE – 2015-16

By Mr N BRIGGS16th July 2015

Senior Committee Members

Senior Committee Members

All roles have now been allocated and the Student Executive Committee for the 2015-16 academic year will be as follows:

President – Charley McInerney

Vice Presidents – Carrie Gandemer &  Rebecca Reilly

CLOTS and Charity Officer (Associate Senior Committee Member) – Hannah Roberts

 

Student Voice Rep (Al, Be, Ca, Cl) – Felise Martin

Student Voice Rep (Fr, Mo, Th, Wa) – Rebecca Miranda

Arts Representative – Harriet St. Ledger

Community and Environment Officer – Amy Gardner

Media and Communications Officer – Ryan Chamberlain

Sports and Activities Officer – Calum Goodchild
CLOTS and Charity Assistants (Associate Committee Members) – Hope Williams & Isabella Fuller

HEADS OF HOUSE

The following students have been duly elected as Heads of House for their respective form groups and will work closely with the two Student Voice Representative Members on the Student Executive Committee:

Alban: Matthew Cranny & Anna Ferrara

Bede: Imogen Moore & Abigail Wildman

Campion: Eleanor Barton & Harry McCarthy

Clare: Elle Brooker & Sean Smith

Frances: Chennel Fernandes-Todd & Olivia Spencer

More: Michael Evans & Niamh McGrath

Theresa: Declan O’Reilly & Nicola Rogers

Ward: Megan Higgins & Molly O’Regan

Form captains for each of the forms in next year’s 7, 8, 9 and 10 will be elected in September.

Congratulations to all elected members and a huge thank you to all that applied to be part of the Committee for the upcoming academic year.

Have a great summer!