On Thursday 16th October, a small group of Year 9 pupils visited the University of Liverpool for a University 'taster day', to find out more about the fantastic opportunities available, and the support which can be offered to students as this fantastic University. At SJP we aspire for our pupils to have a 'choice-filled life', and it was pleasing to hear the pupils so positive about their University experience.
Eight year 12 physicists travelled to Liverpool University to take part in the annual Liverpool Physics Olympics on Saturday 13th October. The competition involved 32 North West schools and colleges who each had to complete five different physics-related challenges plus a Fermi quiz.
Year 13 psychology students recently delved deeper into the human brain and how it functions, by making models of the brain using play-doh, paper mâché, clay and even cake.
Year 8 have been exploring their creativity in design this week. Some of our very talented pupils have been looking at product design from the drawing stage to prototype stage. The results have been fantastic! From rocket shaped water bottles to Harry Potter lightning strike bottles, I'm sure you would agree, their efforts are truly commendable.
On Wednesday 3rd October we joined 6000 schools across the country to participate in the Communication Trust’s ‘No Pens Day’ event. As part of our commitment to developing Oracy skills, both teachers and pupils put their pens down for a whole day to allow lessons to be focused on speaking and listening tasks. These ranged from discussion and group work tasks to presentations and created a fantastic buzz of enthusiastic learning around the College.
Dear Parents and Carers Welcome back to a new academic year. I would like to welcome our Year 7 pupils and parents as well as those who have joined us in Year 12 or other year groups.
Last Friday 28th September 2018 members of Staff and our Sixth Form Students gathered in College Hall for our annual Macmillan Coffee Morning. We would like to say a huge ‘Thank you’ to everyone who contributed cakes or donated to this fantastic cause. Together we raised £430, without your help this wouldn't have been possible.
Next week, week commencing 24th September 2018, Students and Staff at SJP will be celebrating the Harvest by supporting the Wirral Foodbank in their mission of feeding those who find themselves in need in Birkenhead. We are asking that every member of our community (where possible) to donate one of the items listed below.
On Friday our Year 12 pupils took part in the Emmaus Walk up Moel Famau. This is one of many Sixth Form charity events, raising money for The Wirral Foodbank.
Congratulations to all learners who took their LAMDA Acting examinations in July. For the third year running, all SJP students passed with either a Merit or Distinction grade! LAMDA performance examinations are the Speech and Drama equivalent of Music Grades; candidates choose a level to study and then prepare up to three contrasting scenes.
Last week saw 20 of our pupils begin the final chapter of their DofE Award as they successfully completed their Gold practice expedition. It is wonderful to see the journey these pupils have made from completing Bronze in Year 9, Silver in Year 11 and now Gold in Year 13. It is a testament to their character and resilience as they completed a challenging four-day expedition.
The College is exceptionally pleased with the performance of our students this year who have once again achieved an excellent set of results despite significant changes at GCSE to the new 9-1 grades.