End of Term Mass

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Thank you to everyone who helped make our end of term, and end of year Mass so special – If you were there, that means you!

Some numbers:

1 priest.

1 alumni sound engineer.

1.5 hours of pack down

2 exhausted caretakers (see above and below!).

4 hours of set up.

5 readers.

6 sacristans.

7 pupil ministers of Holy Communion.

10 choristers.

14 actors.

15 musicians (pupils and staff).

16 ministers of Holy Communion commissioned (pupils and staff).

22 stage block movers and gazebo builders (pupils and staff).

Around 60 pupils contributed to prepare and contribute to the Mass for a congregation of 1024 members including pupils and staff (approx.). A real team effort.

A special thank you to those listed above and everyone who continued to pray for the sunshine and kept the faith despite the presence of dark clouds all morning.

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Food Bank Trip

“It is good to help others as the ‘Golden Rule’ is the foundation of our religion which teaches the importance of helping others. The Trussell Trust is a nationwide food bank which is helping people who have met troubled times giving them emergency food for three days. In the parable of the sheep and goats it says ‘I was hungry and you gave me something to eat’. We at St Joan of Arc have actively supported Jesus’s teaching by supporting this charity and we are helping our local community and wish to continue doing so. We would like to say a huge thank you to both year 7 and 8 for their tremendous generosity as they have truly helped so many people in the community. No doubt year 9 will be as great.”

Year 10 A.R.C Peace and Justice Group.

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Year 13 Leavers Day

Just before half term we held our Year 13 Leavers’ Day which began with a final Mass which was held at Our Lady’s.  This was followed by an assembly and prize giving which celebrated their time in the Sixth Form.  Refreshments were kindly provided by the PFA.

These events mark the formal end of their time with us at St Joan’s although they will always be part of our community, wherever they go and whoever they become.

It has been a privilege to work and support these young people, most of whom have been with us for 7 years and some have joined us more recently, but I hope they all feel proud of their achievements, academically, socially and spiritually. They have been an inspiration to us all and we wish them every success in the future.

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St Joan’s Goes to the Polls!

On the day of the General Election pupils in years 7 to 11 had the opportunity to experience voting in an election. The sixth form common room became the polling station and the sixth formers performed the duties of electoral officials and returning officers. This was the culmination of two weeks of discussions and analysis in tutor time and Citizenship & PSHEE lessons. Pupils were challenged to consider a range of issues that election campaigning raises such as the role of the media, the use of statistics, the question of style over substance and the importance of considering what is best for the common good. Opportunities will be made for pupils to reflect on the results of the actual General Election and how they can continue they own understanding of our democratic system.

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Continuing Education and Careers Web Links

Below are a host of up to date and useful careers, continuing education and employment web links. Please explore these and save them to your own space as you find those which are especially helpful for you.

Job Search site

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Universal Job Match

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Gap Year Provider

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Gap Year Provider

Year in Industry

Year in Industry

Real Gap

Gap Year Provider

Uni Open Days

Uni Open Days

Camp America

Camp America

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Gap Year Provider

Gap Year Options

Gap Year Options

Gap Year Opportunities

Gap Year Opportunities

Student Finance

Student Finance

Study in the USA

Study in the USA

Harrow College

Harrow College

Uxbridge College

Uxbridge College

West Herts College

West Herts College

Apprenticeship Support

Apprenticeship Support

Personal Development

Personal Development

Search for Apprenticeships

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Uni Course Research

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Top 20 UK universities

Top 20 UK universities

Uni Course Explorer

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Research Universities

Research Universities

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careers e-mentoring

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comparing universities

UCAS search and apply

UCAS search and apply

Supporting Girls

Supporting Girls

Explore Careers

Explore Careers

Careers Facebook Page

Careers Facebook Page

National Careers Service

National Careers Service

Career information videos

Careers  videos

Short careers videos

Short careers videos

Careers in Science

Careers in Science

Careerscapeonline

A careers information store

Y7 Girls ESFA Finalists

On the 2nd March, Joan of Arc were invited to Derby Soccerdome for the National Finals of the ESFA Munich Trophies U12 5-a-side competition. Our school reserved the right to participate at these finals after our Year 7 Girls won both their local and regional tournaments to get there (A massive achievement in itself!).
We watched from the sidelines as the Girls battled against the best teams in the Country, showing amazing teamwork, determination and ability. We won 1 of our 3 games, unfortunately meaning we did not qualify past the group stages of the competition. We played a friendly at the end of the tournament and won 4-2: this helped ease the pain a little from their temporarily broken hearts!

St Joan of Arc are incredibly proud of our Girls being crowned overall 5th best in the country out of 1000 schools that entered!
What an unbelievable achievement. The most memorable and proudest day in my career and I hope a day that the students will remember and cherish forever.

Miss Beament

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Morrisby 2015

 “Discover your hidden talents and choose fulfilling A levels, degree courses and careers”

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This year we are again offering students in year 11 and 12 the opportunity to take the suite of Morrisby Psychometric Assessments in preparation for making A level, degree and career choices. The Morrisby Profile is enhanced careers guidance. Letters and application forms have been emailed home with the details. I would encourage you to think about this opportunity, the report and feedback will support your planing, offer fresh and original ideas or indeed challenge you current thinking. Morrisby can demonstrate your potential.  The event is taking place on the afternoon of 11th March. Please ask your parents to check their email and discuss the idea.