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  • International Day of Women and Girls in Science

    International Day of Women and Girls in Science


    Today at SJP we are celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Over the past 15 years, the global community has made a lot of effort in inspiring and engaging women and girls in science. Yet women and girls continue to be excluded from participating fully in science.

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  • Digital Explorers Workshop

    Digital Explorers Workshop


    The Digital Explorers Workshop engaged our students with a range of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STE(A)M) subject areas and  hands-on activities. The day was designed to excite and enlighten our students on how STE(A)M is fun, interesting, and results in a rewarding career.

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  • Catenian's public speaking competition

    Catenian's public speaking competition


    In the last week of term before the Christmas holidays, all of our Y13 students participated in their first Oracy Conference Day. Working in forms, they considered the topic of the NHS and debated whether or not it should be privatised.

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  • Year 10 Art

    Year 10 Art


    Our Yr10 GCSE Art pupils are developing their creative skills, drawing with card and developing surfaces from the shadows their card structures create.

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  • CELEBRATING DOFE SUCCESS

    CELEBRATING DOFE SUCCESS


    The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme at SJP enjoyed another wonderful celebration evening last week.  We were joined by special guests Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside, Alex Hay and Kevin Rogers, all of whom were impressed by achievements of our pupils.

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  • Ingestre Hall Trip

    Ingestre Hall Trip


    Forty kids, a four century year old house and lots of arts and crafts. What could possibly go wrong? Well, thanks to the fabulous staff and facilities of Ingestre Hall, Stafford, absolutely nothing as the students of both St. John Plessington and St. Mary’s Catholic College made full, creative use of the state-of-the-art facilities on offer for three days and two nights.

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  • Mandarin Culture Day

    Mandarin Culture Day


    We are delighted to welcome Jonathan Dugdale into SJP to share some of his expertise on Chinese culture and history with our Y7 students, including our MEP cohort. 

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  • Girls EFL Northwest Regional Finals

    Girls EFL Northwest Regional Finals


    On Thursday 10/01/2019 the Year 7 and 8 girls football team represented Tranmere Rovers FC at the EFL northwest regional finals girls cup at Stoke City FC.

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  • Girls in Maths

    Girls in Maths


    On the 9th of January a group Year 10 girls were invited to attend a Girls in Maths Day at the Department of Mathematical Sciences, Liverpool University.

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  • Sixth Form Christmas Celebrations

    Sixth Form Christmas Celebrations


    On Friday 14th December, Year 12 and 13 pupils came to school wearing their Christmas Jumpers, ready for a day of fun and festivities at our Christmas Fair that they had organised for our younger pupils.  Not only did everyone contribute £1 for the pleasure of wearing their jumpers to school, they also planned and organised several stalls which were run throughout lunch time for years 7-10.  There was a Chocolate Fountain, Pin the Nose on Rudolph, Mocktail Bar, Basketball Shoot Out, Cake and Sweet stalls.  One form also organised a photo booth, using our advanced media and green room equipment.

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  • The Great SJP Bake Off 2018

    The Great SJP Bake Off 2018


    18 pupils from various year groups brought to school their delicious and artistic creations for the Bake Off competition this year. The winter theme shone through the food department all day as staff and sixth formers judged each showstopper on taste, texture and appearance. It was overwhelming to see the efforts of so many of our talented pupils as each will receive a token for contributing to such a successful school event. Congratulations are sent to all our winners and their awards will be delivered during assemblies next week. 

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  • Buddy the Elf

    Buddy the Elf


    On Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th December, the St John Plessington production of ‘Buddy the Elf’ premiered to capacity audiences.

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