MFL Photo-description Competition 2018

Richard Kelly

This year, the Languages (MFL) Department launched its first ever photo-description competition – the first of its kind, so far as we know. Students in Year 9, 10 and 11 were asked to submit a photograph based on one of the many themes studied for the language GCSE, along with a description of the photo … Continued

St Joan of Arc School South Africa Sports Tour 2018

Richard Kelly

Over the Easter break, 4 staff and 35 students from year 8 & 9 embarked on the trip of a lifetime to South Africa to immerse themselves in the sport and culture of the Western Cape. Cape Town was the first stop, with the excited students taking in Table Mountain, Cape Point, Chapman’s Peak, Seal … Continued

Holocaust Memorial Day 2018

Richard Kelly

For Holocaust Memorial Day 2018, 25 year 9 students were chosen after their great attitudes in History this year to take part in a live feed from a survivor. The students listened to Janine Webber who gave her talk to hundreds of schools across the country with students being able to submit questions to be … Continued

UDAYAN CONNECT PROJECT

Mr L LYNCH

As part of our new Udayan Connect Project, each form class will be connected to a child at Udayan. During a pupil’s time at JOA, they will connect with these children through correspondence and support. We hope that this project will help our own children grow in gratitude for the lives that they have (their material wealth, … Continued

Wear it Red

Miss T GAUGHAN

On Wednesday the 22nd of November  Aid to the Church in need organised a day to wear red to raise awareness of the persecution which is experienced by thousands of people around the world for simply wanting to practice a faith. It was great to see so many of our pupils support the cause and … Continued

Rome Pilgrimage 2017

Miss T GAUGHAN

It was a great privileged to be part of the Rome Pilgrimage this year. It was wonderful to see our pupils taking such pride whilst celebrating their faith. It was a brilliant opportunity to allow our pupils to engage further with their own spiritual development and was lovely to see how excited they were when … Continued

Parliament Week

Richard Kelly

The cabinet minister the Rt. Hon. David Gauke visited St Joan of Arc to help mark UK  Parliament week with Year 12 & 13 Students Government and Politic’s students. We thank him for his time.  

#RedWednesday 22nd November

Mr L LYNCH

Red is the Christian colour of martyrdom. Christians are the most persecuted faith group in today’s world and #RedWednesday will honour all Christians who suffer and die for their faithfulness to Christ’s message of peace and love. #RedWednesday will shine a light on Christian persecution but also highlight the injustices perpetrated against other faith groups. … Continued

Degree Apprenticeships – Exciting opportunities within Higher Education

Mr D RITCHIE

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THE GREAT JOA BAKE OFF COMPETITION

Mrs H WALKER