London Trip
The London Trip was both highly informative and fun. We got to see the inside of the Palace of Westminster and both iconic chambers within.
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The London Trip was both highly informative and fun. We got to see the inside of the Palace of Westminster and both iconic chambers within.
The future medics and dentists have visited Chorley hospital for a careers event. They were given demonstrations on surgical equipment, practiced basic life saving skills,
St John Rigby College had the pleasure of welcoming Josh Simons MP, the newly elected member of parliament for the Makerfield constituency. Josh met with
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the UK Senior Maths Challenge. Forty one of our best maths students took part in this challenge and as
On Weds 6th November 17 of our Y12 future medics, dentists and vets attended a medicine taster day at Edge Hill. The students attended workshops on
On Wednesday 18th September, French and Spanish A level students went to Manchester to take part in the MMU languages workshop. They had the opportunity
On the 6th of November, as part of the Gifted Student programme, 30 St John Rigby College students attended an excellent visit to Lancaster University.
Psychology students visited London to visit the sights on a ghost bus tour. They had a talk from an expert who delivers a programme for
The History department recently visited RAF Cosford, the home of the National Cold War Exhibition. The visit included dramatic displays of aircraft from World War
Just before our October Half Term, some of our Performing Arts department visited the Hagg Farm Outdoor Education Centre located in the Peak District. 30
So lovely to see all our Leavers in August 2024 enjoying results day. Have a look on our Facebook and Instagram posts to see more
The students enjoyed a day of sharing their food, dress and treasured items from their culture and heritage. The students had a fantastic day and
Our T Level Childcare students are getting ready for their placements. They are picture here in the uniforms. They look so smart.
Huge congratulations to SJR Sports & Exercise Science Alumni, Junior Nsemba who has been awarded the ‘Betfred Super League Young Player of the Year’ Award.
Thank you so much for everyone that stood for the student governor post and all those who voted. Below are the candidates. Here are the
Thank you so much to everyone who supported Mac Millan Cancer Support today. We are so proud of our two “Brave the Shave” students. An
So proud of you Maisie for securing an apprenticeship with Nuvia. Maisie starts this week on her Project Management Degree Apprenticeship. The extra work she
Future Classicist and Latin students had a fantastic time working with professional archaeologists at Burscough Roman Fort last term, where they were able to apply
Congratulations to Melissa Poyntz for securing her place to the University of Oxford to study experimental psychology. Melissa results were: Psychology A Level Grade A*
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
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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.