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5th December 2023

'Wear it Red' Day

A huge thank you for all who supported Aid to the Church in Need, it is imperative that we raise awareness of injustices that are taking place in our world as in the words of Pope Francis this is ‘our common home’. We all have a duty to challenge persecution, this is why it was so moving to see so many of our pupils join in and ‘wear it red’. We cannot thank you enough for your incredible donations particularly in such difficult times. £610 was raised and will be donated to Aid to the Church in Need.
14th November 2023

Spanish Trip to the BFI Southbank

Today, we, Spanish A-level pupils went on a journey to the British Film Institute in Waterloo, London to learn about the film we are studying for our A-level Exam.  The movie is ‘Volver’ by Pedro Almodóvar. The trip was organised by our Spanish teachers, Miss Torrini and Miss Agostini. The day consisted of a presentation in Spanish of Pedro Almodóvar’s works, hosted by Dr Miguel Garcia and Prof. Sarah Wright, followed by a screening of the film ‘Volver’. It was an educational and eye widening experience for all. We really enjoyed it! Barbara Da Silva Esteves & Tiago Miranda Ferreira
13th September 2023

Roald Dahl Storytelling Event

In honour of Roald Dahl Day on the 13th September, this week all of Year 7 enjoyed a workshop event with Andy Copps, a Roald Dahl storyteller, based on Dahl’s story ‘Billy and the Minpins’. A fantastic time was had by students and staff, with Andy really bringing the magic of the story to life. Miss O’Hagan – Curriculum Leader of English     Pupil Voice: “I enjoyed the Roald Dahl storytelling event of ‘Billy & the Minpins’ because I found it creative, interesting and imaginative. I also liked that it was funny and the audience had a chance to interact in the story and join in with the storytelling. I liked that the story wasn’t a scary story, unlike most stories, and it had a happy ending.” Sophia-Honeysuckle C, 7JW “The Roald Dahl storytelling event was very fun. Everyone got a chance to participate. The storyteller was telling us about ‘Billy and the Minpins’ and he acted it out very well and it was very enjoyable.” Erzsebet F, 7JW “The Roald Dahl storyteller was absolutely brilliant! He told the story of ‘Billy and the Minpins’ by Roald Dahl. It was a great story and everyone enjoyed it thoroughly.” Lily W, 7JW
13th June 2023

Foundation Governor Vacancies

The All Saints Catholic Academy Trust (ASCAT) is currently seeking to recruit Foundation Governors for a number of our Schools local Governing Boards, across the Trust, to ensure  high standards of achievement for all children and young people in the school by setting the school’s vision, ethos and strategic direction; holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils; and overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.    This is an exciting opportunity to play a role in a vibrant and collaborative Trust that is in the process of expansion and development. The role of Foundation Governor is a rewarding one and offers various opportunities for professional and personal development. To be eligible for appointment, you must be a practising and committed Catholic, in communion with the Church.   If you are interested in the opportunity to apply to become a Foundation Governor please contact Christina Reffold, Director of Governance & Compliance, via email governance@ascat.co.uk    ​Role description
5th June 2023

Year 8 Drama

All of our Year 8 students have been working on practical preparation for their written assessment. They learn how to write about being a performer, designer and director by taking on those roles in class, and they’ve been doing an incredible job as well as having lots of fun learning a range of theatre-maker roles. Mrs Wilcher – Drama Department   Pupil Voice: I loved performing “The Black-hearted Villain” - it was so much fun! I was a director so it was up to me to make decisions for the group. We used a backdrop, sound and lighting - this added an exciting mood, for example when one of the main characters jump off the cliff, most groups used a red gel lighting which gave it a sense of alarm and urgency! We also used blocks as set for the cliff and hiding spots for the villains. The sound effects we used made the scene more real. We had crashing waves and screaming seagulls to go with the backdrops. All these decisions made the role of director great fun because we had the choice for all the key elements in the play. All the groups put on amazing performances but they wouldn’t have been complete without the light, sounds and backdrop! Lilia B 8BP

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Our A Level Geography students are ready for a busy few days in Iceland…#joarickmansworth pic.twitter.com/FpGnLCBP8Z
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This half term 9 of our Sixth Formers will be heading to Calcutta, India to visit Udayan. Udayan is a home, school and medical centre for over 300 children affected by leprosy. pic.twitter.com/pG5g6vacd4
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Our PFA will be hosting a Quiz & Pizza night on Saturday 2nd March. Please join us for an evening of fun & entertainment.⚜️✨Tickets will be available to purchase from 1st February at https://t.co/qOENeROp4D pic.twitter.com/3feqMBSNal
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We have a number of Part-Time, administrative positions available at St Joan of Arc. If you or someone you know wishes to apply, please visit the “Vacancies” section of our website to learn more. ⚜️#joarickmansworth pic.twitter.com/8VMK4lRjYi
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Applications to our Sixth Form are now open. Please visit the “how to apply” page on the Sixth Form area of our website to apply. ⚜️
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Wishing all of our School community a wonderful Christmas & New Year.We look forward to welcoming you back on Monday 8th January. ⚜️🎄 pic.twitter.com/f3q09zjCXQ
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This 8 minute short video excellently explains all the basics about apprenticships at all levels, it is very clear and very informative.
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This 8 minute short video excellently explains all the basics about apprenticships at all levels, it is very clear and very informative.
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Some of our Sixth formers are organising a 'Santa's swap shop' this year and are asking for your support.If you have any unwanted gifts that would be willing to donate please send them to the RE office where they can be exchanged for a token.#joarickmansworth pic.twitter.com/228bJM51bV