January Update (11/01/2021)

Dear Parents / Carers, As you are aware, schools across Wales have now reverted to remote learning for the foreseeable future. The situation will be reviewed by Welsh Government on 29thJanuary (to align with their three weekly review), but it seems most likely that this situation may continue until February half-term (as per the announcement … Read more

Covid-19 End of Term Arrangements

Dear Parent/Carer I hope this letter finds you well. We are all aware that these are extremely difficult times for all members of our community across Wrexham and we know that Covid-19 has impacted on many aspects of our lives. The purpose of my letter is to inform you of the impact of Covid-19 on the … Read more

Winter PE Kit

A number of parents have asked for clarity regarding PE Kit during the winter months. During these exceptional times, and in order to continue to provide practical PE lessons, we are allowing pupil to wear PE clothing throughout the entire school day.As you are aware, the changing rooms are currently out of use – therefore … Read more

GCSEs Summer 2021

Yesterday, we received notification that our current Year 11 pupils will not be sitting GCSE examinations in the summer. The Education minister has taken the decision to replace formal external examinations with assessments that will take place inside the classroom. Her press release made it clear that these assessments will be set and marked by … Read more

Arrangements for Next Week – w/c 2nd Nov 2020

Dear all, I do hope that you / your child(ren) have had a good week and have kept yourselves safe and well! As you have no doubt seen on the news, secondary schools in Wales are operating differently from tomorrow.  School is open to Years 7 & 8 as normal and pupils in these year … Read more

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Case

Dear Parent / Guardian Re:Information regarding a confirmed case of coronavirus in St. Joseph’s Catholic & Anglican High School.     NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect has been informed of a confirmed case of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in a pupil who attends this school.   Mr Wilkinsonis working closely with Public Health Wales, the Local Authority … Read more

Covid-19 Cases

Last week the DailyPost ran a news article about Covid-19 pupil related absence. The article was based on a freedom of information request to Wrexham County Borough Council. The data the council provided for was for the 29th Septembmer – one day only! The figures listed for St. Joseph’s show 15 pupils being absent. It did … Read more

Return to school & Frequently Asked Questions

  Return to school & Frequently Asked Questions         Reminder – Opening Dates:     Thursday 3rd September 2020 – Year 7 Friday 4th September 2020 – Years 7 & 11 Monday 7th September 2020 – years 7, 11 & 10 Tuesday 8th September 2020 – Years 7, 11, 10 & 9 … Read more

GCSE Results 2020

Thankfully, we are able to gather together with our Year 11 students to celebrate the culmination of their time at St. Joseph’s. Their experience of Year 11 was prematurely brought to an end in March – yet, today is an opportunity to meet together and mark this important milestone in their lives. The pupils of … Read more

Parent Information & FAQs Re-Opening

The school app has been updated. You may not be able to zoom in on some devices. In order to zoom please click the arrow in the top corner (when on the image) this will then take you to the website version. Many thanks. Pupils should not be bringing anything into school. If there is … Read more