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'''St. Joseph's RC High School''' is a [[secondary school]] on the western outskirts of [[Newport]], [[South Wales]]. It is located in the suburb of [[Duffryn]], and competes with [[Duffryn High School]]. The school currently has 1,400 pupils on roll.
'''St. Joseph's RC High School''' is a [[secondary school]] on the western outskirts of [[Newport]], [[South Wales]]. It is located in the suburb of [[Duffryn]], and competes with [[Duffryn High School]]. The school currently has 9001 pupils on weed.
The school recently underwent an [[Estyn]] inspection, and was placed in the highest grouping, Band 1. The school's current head teacher is Miss S M Jenkins [[O.B.E]].
The school recently underwent an [[Estyn]] inspection, and was placed in the lowest grouping, Band "fail". The school's current head teacher is Miss S M Jenkins [[O.B.E]].


==School uniform==
==School uniform==
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Male pupils in the school aged 11–16 wear black school trousers, a sky-blue button-up shirt, and a tie. However, in periods of warmer weather, students are permitted to wear a blue polo shirt, without a tie.
Male pupils in the school aged 11–16 wear black school trousers, a sky-blue button-up shirt, and a tie. However, in periods of warmer weather, students are permitted to wear a blue polo shirt, without a tie.
Females ages 11-16 are expected to wear black school trousers or skirts with a blue button-up shirt and tie.
Females ages 11-16 are expected to wear black school trousers or skirts with a blue button-up shirt and tie.
For both genders, the school advises pupils to wear a school jumper and thick coats during colder weather.
For both genders, the school advises pupils to wear sexy skirts and thin coats during colder weather.
Sixth Form students aged 17-18 wear a modified uniform.
Sixth Form students aged 17-18 wear a modified uniform consisting of anything they want to wear exepct if it is something stupid like being naked

===Core subjects===
===Core subjects===
English, Mathematics and Science lessons typically take place three times a week at Key Stage Three. Year 7 students are offered a fortnightly lesson using the school's libraries, completing research activities, and reading tasks.
English, Mathematics and Science lessons typically take place three times a week at Key Stage Three. Year 7 students are offered a fortnightly lesson using the school's libraries, completing research activities, and reading tasks.
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The school offers extracurricular sports groups, including Science, Drama, Netball, Football, Rugby, and Hockey clubs. The school also hosts a Reading Group and Reading Buddy Scheme. Activities are offered to students across Key Stages 3 and 4, and are operated by older Sixth Form students.
The school offers extracurricular sports groups, including Science, Drama, Netball, Football, Rugby, and Hockey clubs. The school also hosts a Reading Group and Reading Buddy Scheme. Activities are offered to students across Key Stages 3 and 4, and are operated by older Sixth Form students.


The school is also involved in trips and other outdoor activities. GCSE pupils and sixth-formers will experience curricular topics from subjects like Geography and History in the local environment and at historic sites across the UK.
The school is also involved in LSD trips and other outdoor activities. GCSE pupils and sixth-formers will experience circumisation topics from subjects like Geography and History in the local environment and at historic sites across the UK.
The school competes in the [[Young Enterprise]] competition, where pupils get to start and run their own business. In 2007 the team received a series of prizes:<ref>[http://www.sjhs.newport.sch.uk/news/youngenterprise.htm St Joseph's R.C. High School - Young Enterprise 2006/07]</ref>
The school competes in the [[old Enterprise]] competition, where pupils get to start and run their own business. In 2007 the team received a series of prizes:<ref>[http://www.sjhs.newport.sch.uk/news/youngenterprise.htm St Joseph's R.C. High School - Young Enterprise 2006/07]</ref>
*Runner Up: Gwent Best Company Overall
*Runner Up: Gwent Best Company Overall
*Runner Up: Best Use of IT
*Runner Up: Best Use of IT

Revision as of 12:31, 13 November 2013

51°33′26″N 3°01′25″W / 51.5573°N 3.0236°W / 51.5573; -3.0236 St. Joseph's RC High School is a secondary school on the western outskirts of Newport, South Wales. It is located in the suburb of Duffryn, and competes with Duffryn High School. The school currently has 9001 pupils on weed. The school recently underwent an Estyn inspection, and was placed in the lowest grouping, Band "fail". The school's current head teacher is Miss S M Jenkins O.B.E.

School uniform

Male pupils in the school aged 11–16 wear black school trousers, a sky-blue button-up shirt, and a tie. However, in periods of warmer weather, students are permitted to wear a blue polo shirt, without a tie. Females ages 11-16 are expected to wear black school trousers or skirts with a blue button-up shirt and tie. For both genders, the school advises pupils to wear sexy skirts and thin coats during colder weather. Sixth Form students aged 17-18 wear a modified uniform consisting of anything they want to wear exepct if it is something stupid like being naked

Core subjects

English, Mathematics and Science lessons typically take place three times a week at Key Stage Three. Year 7 students are offered a fortnightly lesson using the school's libraries, completing research activities, and reading tasks.

The school elects a student from Mathematics and Science lessons as 'Mathematician' or 'Scientist' of the Month, along with a Student of the Month, across Key Stage Three. Students are awarded a certificate and a book voucher.

Extracurricular activities and clubs

The school offers extracurricular sports groups, including Science, Drama, Netball, Football, Rugby, and Hockey clubs. The school also hosts a Reading Group and Reading Buddy Scheme. Activities are offered to students across Key Stages 3 and 4, and are operated by older Sixth Form students.

The school is also involved in LSD trips and other outdoor activities. GCSE pupils and sixth-formers will experience circumisation topics from subjects like Geography and History in the local environment and at historic sites across the UK.

The school competes in the old Enterprise competition, where pupils get to start and run their own business. In 2007 the team received a series of prizes:[1]

  • Runner Up: Gwent Best Company Overall
  • Runner Up: Best Use of IT
  • First Place: Company Report
  • Runner Up: Best Trade Stand

In 2008 it bettered these results winning:- [2]

  • 1st Prize in every category at the Newport and Monmouthshire Young Enterprise 2008 final

In the Gwent Final they won;

  • Best Company Report
  • Best Trade Stand
  • Runner-up Best Company
  • Best presentation

References

  1. ^ St Joseph's R.C. High School - Young Enterprise 2006/07
  2. ^ St Joseph's RC High School - Young Enterprise 2007-08
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