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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

University Guidance

The decision of which university to apply to is one of the most exciting and important decisions in a sixth form student’s life. SJB Sixth Form tutors are on hand to support students and, in the summer term of Year 12, the formal registration process begins. This support is for all individuals, tailored to each student’s needs. 

A few useful websites to support students are included below. This is designed to assist with the planning and preparation prior to formal application

  • UCAS - UCAS is the university admissions site where students can search through courses that you may like to study at university;  
  • University Open Days - Here students will find a list of all the up and coming open days. These tend to take place during the summer term of Year 12 and the autumn term of Year 13. Follow the link to find out when visits to the universities are available;  
  • Russell Group Universities  - These are the top 24 universities in the UK. St John's has an strong track record in helping students obtain places to study at them. Students wishing to study at a Russell Group University should read the document 'Informed Choice' to support applications;  
  • Oxford or Cambridge - These universities have extremely high admissions requirements and are very selective. Applications have to be received by mid-October in Year 13 and students are expected to research colleges and courses well beforehand. GCSE performance must contain a considerable number of A*/A grades and students are expected to have the potential to achieve three A grades or better at A Level. Students wishing to apply to Oxbridge are supported by their Personal Tutor or with the Head of Sixth Form, early in Year 12. Visits to the universities and the individual colleges are highly recommended;  
  • Medicine - Students thinking of applying for Medicine should visit the link which provides some useful information about the application process; 
  • Student Finance Wales - University can be expensive and it is important students and families establish how much the experience is likely to cost. The following link provides useful guidance to families and students about financing courses, as well as grants and student loans available;  
  • Centigrade  - This software package provides a unique, bespoke set of possible university and career choices based on information shared by students. It is among the most advanced and well-regarded pieces of research software of its type in the world. There is a charge for this service (approx £20); and
  • Unistat - This site is designed to help students make an informed choice when deciding which UK university or college to apply to. It includes the results of the latest National Student Survey and ranks universities on the basis of student well-being and course satisfaction.