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SJR NEWSLETTER – 22/05/26

Click here to view this week’s Newsletter! Check out our SJR Weekly Newsletter to stay up to date with everything happening around college! On our weekly Newsletter you’ll find the latest updates, key dates for the term, what’s going on across campus, details on recent and upcoming trips, student spotlights, sporting fixtures, and our careers and noticeboard. Plus, don’t miss exclusive discounts for local businesses too!

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SJR Newsletter – 15/05/26

Click here to view this week’s Newsletter! Check out our SJR Weekly Newsletter to stay up to date with everything happening around college! On our weekly Newsletter you’ll find the latest updates, key dates for the term, what’s going on across campus, details on recent and upcoming trips, student spotlights, sporting fixtures, and our careers and noticeboard. Plus, don’t miss exclusive discounts for local businesses too!

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SJR NEWSLETTER – 07/05/26

Click here to view the latest Newsletter Check out our SJR Weekly Newsletter to stay up to date with everything happening around college! On our weekly Newsletter you’ll find the latest updates, key dates for the term, what’s going on across campus, details on recent and upcoming trips, student spotlights, sporting fixtures, and our careers and noticeboard. Plus, don’t miss exclusive discounts for local businesses too!

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SJR NEWSLETTER – 27/04/26

Click here to view the Newsletter. Check out our SJR Weekly Newsletter to stay up to date with everything happening around college! On our weekly Newsletter you’ll find the latest updates, key dates for the term, what’s going on across campus, details on recent and upcoming trips, student spotlights, sporting fixtures, and our careers and noticeboard. Plus, don’t miss exclusive discounts for local businesses too!

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Rising demand for places at St John Rigby College as application deadline approaches

Orrell St John Rigby College is encouraging all prospective students to submit their applications by February 2, as the college continues to see exceptional demand for September entry. With a record attendance at recent course discussion evenings, and new appointments filling within hours, the college is experiencing one of its strongest years of interest to date. The college staff have enjoyed meeting the new wave of Year 11 students who hope to secure a place at the Gathurst Road sixth form this summer. A spokesperson said: “As a college proudly rooted in our community, we’re incredibly thankful for the increased

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St John Rigby College Hosts It’s Biggest Ever Awards Evening

St John Rigby College in Orrell proudly hosted its biggest ever Awards Evening, welcoming an exceptional turn-out of alumni, parents, friends, staff, and students for a memorable celebration of achievement and community. Held at The Edge in Wigan, the evening was expertly hosted by David Broadbent, whose warmth and professionalism helped ensure the evening ran seamlessly. Despite the frosty weather, the college had a fantastic attendance and vibrant atmosphere from the start to the end of the night. The ceremony celebrated the achievements of last year’s leavers, giving them the opportunity to reconnect with staff and peers, reflect on their journeys,

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Level 2 entry requirements

If you’re not quite ready to start on a Level 3 Technical course (T Levels) or a Vocational Level 3 course (BTEC) but want to begin on the path to your chosen career, the Transition Programme could be for you.  

Transition Programmes are tailored to prepare students to move onto Technical or Vocational Level 3 study. They will give you the opportunity to improve your English and Maths, your work readiness skills and introduce you to the technical skills and concepts that you will need for future study and employment. 

As part of the Transition Programme you will study a BTEC Level 2 Award in your chosen subject area as well as the BTEC Level 2 Extended Award in Work Skills. You will also have the opportunity to resit GCSE English and/or Maths if you have not yet achieved a grade 4. 

Entry criteria for Transition Programmes is four grade 3s including grade 3s in English Language and Maths GCSE.

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