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

Important Information

Dear Parent/Carer  I would like to thank you for your continued support during this very difficult term. It has been extremely challenging and we appreciate the continued impact that this situation is having on all of our lives. Unfortunately, as we head into the Christmas break, the situation is rapidly changing. As you will have … 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

On-line payment system

IMOPORTANT INFORMATION The Civica online payment system (this is where parents upload money on to a pupil’s Lunch account) will be unavailable tomorrow –  Tuesday 22ndSeptember due to an essential upgrade. Parents will be unable to make payments online on this day.