Dear all, We are currently experiencing a large number of people who are needing to isolate as a result of positive cases. I am very grateful to parents / carers for the speedy way in which pupils were collected from school on Monday. I am hoping to update you soon with exact times for a … Read more

  Dear Parents / Carers Own Clothes Days / Non-Uniform Days  Normally, pupils at St. Joseph’s raise tens of thousands of pounds for charity each year. Unfortunately, we have been limited in our efforts during the pandemic. However, we will be holding an own clothes day tomorrow (18th June 2021), and on Friday 2nd July 2021. We … Read more

It has been wonderful to welcome pupils in Years 11 & 10 back to school last week. I have visited many lessons and have spoken with lots of pupils over the past few days – it’s great to see them back into school routines, focussed and learning! If you are a parent of a pupil … Read more

Dear Parents / Carers  You will soon be receiving an email letter from the Local Authority regarding the new Parent Pay.This will replace the old system for paying for school meals.From 15thMarch cash or cheques will no longer be taken for any catering.All balances from the old system have been transferred to the new system … Read more

Dear all,  I am pleased that the Welsh Government have reviewed the scientific and medical data, and that the position in Wales provides the ‘headroom’ for pupils to return to school. The operational guidance has now been updated, and you will find information on the main changes below.  Reopening and Reintegration of Pupils  School will … Read more

Flexible return to school – next steps On March 3rd 2021 Welsh Government released their latest guidance for pupils returning to school settings. With COVID-19 case rates falling across Wales we welcome the opportunity to allow education settings of secondary school aged pupils to start to open more fully from the 15th March. Initial Welsh … Read more

Dear Year 11, This morning we received this letter from Mr Philip Blaker (Chief Executive) from Qualification Wales, the organisation who regulate examinations in Wales. A few days ago we received information from them about individual GCSE subjects. Using a secure website, your teacher are accessing new information regularly. We are expecting final arrangements regarding … Read more

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

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