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17:18 PM - 2 Oct 2024

We are extremely proud to announce that our school’s Head Student, Dylan, has been awarded a prize from the Innovation Awards. He will attend the Senedd in December to be presented with his prize. What a wonderful achievement. Well done Dylan🌟 pic.twitter.com/vgtWuAJbeV— D&T () October 2, 2024

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16:43 PM - 1 Oct 2024

First month of the academic year done! First Textiles Designers of the Month are up. Well done everyone 🤩 pic.twitter.com/57BObV8Tv8— D&T () October 1, 2024

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07:43 AM - 1 Oct 2024

After an exciting first day at the Book Fair, we're ready for another! A huge thank you to our Literacy Ambassadors who supported students in choosing books. Open again every day this week outside the 6th Form Bistro. pic.twitter.com/9Xc46z2tzE— SJB Literacy and Numeracy () October 1, 2024

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17:50 PM - 30 Sep 2024

We visited the Innovation Awards today and our school’s Head Student, Dylan, was part of it. Our department is extremely proud of him as it is highly competitive and only a small number of projects are chosen every year. Well done!🌟 pic.twitter.com/BzZ28AQ1CE— D&T () September 30, 2024

07:53 AM - 30 Sep 2024

Today is the day! We're so looking forward to welcoming the Book Fair this week. This is a 'cashless' fair, so payments can be made online or via a contactless machine. Please follow the quoted thread here for more details https://t.co/Pi1riPTXH4— SJB Literacy and Numeracy () September 30, 2024

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16:20 PM - 27 Sep 2024

We were extremely pleased to receive a visit from past pupil Nicole, runner up on this year's Love Island. Thanks for visiting! pic.twitter.com/gdMqfRUW4u— StJohnsAberdare () September 27, 2024

21:09 PM - 26 Sep 2024

Thank you to prospective Year 5 and 6 families who came to our Open Evening. We were delighted to welcome you and hope you had a great experience. A massive thanks to the many pupils who supported the event, along with our staff and Friends Association 👏🏻— StJohnsAberdare () September 26, 2024

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17:00 PM - 24 Sep 2024

We are recruiting for a Curriculum Leader: Mathematics to join us in January 2025. Please follow the link for more details https://t.co/miYzeMf3bH pic.twitter.com/5DKgEhW0HH— StJohnsAberdare () September 24, 2024

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15:49 PM - 19 Sep 2024

🎶 so proud of you all 🎶 pic.twitter.com/vTlbF6FYUQ— SJB Music Dept () September 19, 2024

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15:45 PM - 19 Sep 2024

Llongyfarchiadau a Da Iawn, boys!! What a brilliant morning watching the boys being creative and singing with Only Boys Aloud! (diolch ) A fantastic experience for you all! (and you sounded lush!🎶😎) pic.twitter.com/WwB1lyjtmw— SJB Music Dept () September 19, 2024

Careers and Work Based Education

St John's offers a careers information, advice and guidance service for 11- 18 year olds. This means that all pupils in years 8-13 can get information, guidance and advice to help them make important decisions and choices.

Support for pupils includes

  • One-2-One Guidance appointments;
  • University visits and Aim Higher Events;
  • Industry Days and Careers Support;
  • Parents' evenings, option evenings and HE evening;
  • Group work sessions;
  • Support for Oxbridge University applicants; and
  • Mock Interview Evenings for all Sixth Form students with local businesses.

Work Experience
All pupils in Year 10 are provided with a worthwhile opportunity to undertake work experience. This is for a 5-day placement in July. This enables pupils to develop a broad set of skills in a field of their choice, while also experiencing the 'real' world of life beyond St John's. Should you have any questions about work experience, then please contact
Mrs Ison by email

Careers Wales
The school works with Careers Wales to help students to receive support on courses and qualifications, employment, apprenticeships and training, higher education, careers, leisure time and more. Pupils can use the comprehensive search facility to find information on a huge range of careers, and what you need to get into those careers, including the latest labour market intelligence on wages, job opportunities and employment trends.

There are numerous videos and case studies which feature articles on specific roles. Pupils in Year 13 can receive comprehensive advice and information on attending university or taking a gap year. For those ready for the world of work, students can search for information on job trends so you get an idea of what jobs and skills are in demand.

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www.ucasprogress.com                                                                                                   
www.how2become.com/     
www.apprenticeships.org.uk
www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx

"The structured careers programme of taster days, careers fayres, visits, open evenings and interviews provides helpful advice to pupils and parents on potential career choices, apprenticeships, further and higher education. This enables pupils to make well informed decisions about their learning pathways" (Estyn)