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English Focus July 2024 Congratulations to Aidan Kane for being a Poetry by Heart finalist two years running! Aidan, and Head of English, Chris Chandler,
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English Focus July 2024 Congratulations to Aidan Kane for being a Poetry by Heart finalist two years running! Aidan, and Head of English, Chris Chandler,
This summer’s examination results have rounded off an ‘outstanding’ year at St John Rigby College. First and foremost, they are an indication of the hard
Here is the guide as to what to do if you have any queries with your results. Post Results SJR Procedure The exam board has
Open events for 2024 More information will be on social media and on our website. Links to book on will appear in September but so
Congratulations to our 2nd year Gold DofE students on completing their expedition in the Ulswater area of the Lake District in July. We look forward to
So proud of you Finn! So far this year we have over ten students who have been offered degree level apprenticeships. Some students have been
The future psychologists carried out a research project into an area that they chose. The completed a university level report to write up this research
To prepare our students for the next stages in their lives the support and pastoral team provide a wide variety of activities and trips. The
Y12 Sociology students went to the Manchester Art Gallery and the People’s History Museum, where they stepped back into the past and see how workers
Fantastic line up and fun and games at Rigfest this year. Although the British weather did haunt up a bit I think you can see
Our chemistry students this year have enjoyed trips and practical work to support their A Level studies. Many of our students use their chemistry knowledge
Geography students went to investigate sand dune at Formby beach this June. They were investigating the physical process of sand dune succession This included how
This academic year, a number of students visited the Monastery Of Our Lady Of Hyning in Carnforth. They spent the day in reflection and took part
Associations of College: North West College league winners Massive congratulations to our 1st football team, we are so proud of you all. CHAMPIONS 2023/2024 🏆
Congratulations to Bella, Charlotte, Jessica, Charlotte and Mia. They took part in the Dance Worlds competition in Florida and successfully made the final after competing
Our A Level biology students have been treated to some fantastic experience on site this year. Here are just a couple of them. DNA FINGERPRINTING
This year the mathematics and physics departments have excelled themselves as they have supported so many bright students. Student competed in the Pop Maths Quiz
Some action shots of SJR year 12 Golfer Aaron Lavelle, competing in the AoC North Golf competition today at Oulton Hall Golf Club. Aaron is
The last ASPIRE awards of the year gives us the chance to celebrate resilience. So many of our students have stayed the course and everyone
St John Rigby students get a very wide variety of visit experiences. Both History and Physics visited Jodrell bank because of its important role in
St John Rigby College are so proud of Hannah Smith for gaining a 4 for her re-sit GCSE English. This would not have been possible
St John Rigby College hosted the European Youth Parliament in March this year. Our students experience debating of current real political issues in a competition
On Wednesday 8th February the Geography department took students on a one day visit to the former Nazi concentration and death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland.
Law students at SJR had a tour of Parliament and a workshop on Law making.They then went to the Supreme Court and then this was
On Wednesday 13 March the college hosted its biggest ever Honours Academy launch. The venue was full to the rafters with over 450 SJR Applicants
So fabulous to see our students at the International Women’s Day Question Time event at Wigan & Leigh College. The panel were: ⚫Lisa Nandy –
More of our students are being offered degree level apprenticeships after lengthy and testing assessment centres. The early stages are quite often online and require
We are proud of our students being awarded the outstanding support and high engagement award of our student voice within the 2024 Member of Youth
Over the February half term, a cross-College trip took place to New York City with 20 students, and wow!What an opportunity! Students visited the Empire
Y10 Open Saturday on March 23rd. Looking forward to seeing you all. You can meet all the subject teachers to talk about possible careers and
In aid of Wigan & Leigh Hospice the Just Dance Lunchtime group challenged the staff to a dance off. Five members of staff competed but
St John Rigby’s Religious Studies students enjoyed an inspiring and uplifting trip to Rome at the beginning of February. The four-day pilgrimage included both historic
On the 29th of January, we departed for Heysham. We arrived and were introduced to Sarah and Molly, our tour guides. During the morning of
Business and Economics: Student Success story We are so proud of Mel and looking forward to her coming back to inspire the next generation of
Each month Amanda Taylor and our Future Entrepreneur alumni Oliver Marshall visit to mentor our students. The Future Entrepreneurs review their investments making changes
Apprentice Club were given the chance to practice their team, discussion and interview skills last Thursday as they were put their paces by a mock
Last week the Year 12 had the opportunity to listen to different local universities tell them about applications to Higher Education. Liverpool John Moores University,
The Future Medics, Dentists and Vets enjoyed a celebratory lunch to receive their Gold Crest awards for their Public Health Campaign project and presentations. The
At the end of November, St John Rigby College was visited by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate. The two day inspection resulted in an ‘outstanding’ judgement
Future Classicist student Jacob Owens recently met award winning classicist, writer and comedian Natalie Haynes at Liverpool World Museum. The event, hosted by the museum
Click on this link to see the students in the band, technical team and make up. Behind the scenes the tech and make up team
This years amazing production of The Addams Family was a massive hit. The hours put in by the students and staff rehearsing, directing and choreographing,
Our Law and Business students attended the final session of the Empower Mentoring Scheme on 6th December with our friends from Oldham College. We travelled
Last week, Sue and the Biologists attended the Biology in Action event in Manchester. They heard from guest speakers who are experts in their field.
Sociologists’ Energetic Experiment Year 12 Sociology students had a very informative and entertaining trip to Manchester. The first stop was to The People’s History Museum
Psychologists Make Time To Talk Click here to see more photos of the day. The Future Psychologists held a “Time to Talk Day” event which
SJR Cheerleaders Aim High We have recently introduced Cheerleading classes to SJR, which have been going from strength to strength. The sessions are led by
Health & Social Care Students Visit Edge Hill University Year 12 Health and Social Care students had the opportunity to visit the Faculty of Health
Social Sciences And Humanities Week SJR’s recent Social Sciences and Humanities week enabled students from subjects such as Sociology, Psychology and Law to be treated
Journalism Students Visit Salford University By Ryan Timmings and Abi Maiden (Future Journalists Elective students) Click here to see more images of the visit. Students
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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.