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Upcoming Events
Calendar 2011-12:/f/Calendar_2011-2012.pdf
Mon 6 - Tues 7 February - Nursery-R7 Parents’ Evenings, 4.00pm onwards (by appointment)
Tues 7 February - Senior Debaters compete in English Speaking Union Public Speaking Competition at Ysgol Glantaf, 4.30pm.
Thur 9 February - Junior Swimming Gala, Pentwyn Leisure Centre, 9.30am - 1.00pm
Fri 10 February - School CLOSED - Staff Training & assessment days
Fri 10 February - R16 GCSE Music Students Composing Day
Mon 13 Feb - Fri 17 Feb - HALF TERM school closed
Wed 29 February - R12 History Trip to Chepstow Castle
Tues 13 March - R13 'Science in the Workplace' Trip to Cadbury World
Thurs 15 March - R13 Civil War History Trip to Chepstow Castle
Thurs 22 March - R16 Trip to see a production based on their examination text A View from a Bridge
Sat 24 March - Sixth Form Trip to see Shakespeare’s King Lear
Wed 28 March - R16 Trip to see An Inspector Calls
Wed 4 April - A level / GCSE Easter Revision Lessons
Thurs 5 April - A level / GCSE Easter Revision Lessons
Wed 11 April - A level / GCSE Easter Revision Lessons
Thurs 12 April - A level / GCSE Easter Revision Lessons
Wed 16- Fri 18 May - R14 Trip to the battlefields of the Somme
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Weekly Sports Update: /f/week_5,_6_Feb_2012.pdf
Star of the Week / Seren yr Wythnos:
Seren 1: Jersey Sports Tour Girls Key Skills Fundraising (R14 & R15)
Seren 2: Greg J - Football Performance (R15)
Seren Bach: Katie W - Excellent Effort (R7)
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Extra-curricular Music: /f/Rehearsal_schedule_2011-12.pdf
Current Dining Room Schedule: /f/Dining_Room_Schedule_Jan_2012.pdf
Senior Debating:
‘Torturing terrorists is justified when thousands of lives are at stake’ (Thurs 9 Feb)
French Cinema Club - this week's film:
Bienvenue chez les ch'tis
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Latest News
February
• Senior Girls’ Netball & Hockey Tour, Jersey - Thur 2 February - Sun 5 February 2012.
• Intermediate Maths Challenge (R14, R15) - Thur 2 February 2012.
• Senior Debating Society: ‘Smoking should be banned’ - Thurs 2 February 2012.
It was excellent to see even more new faces at debating this week. In preparation for the English Speaking Union (ESU) Public Speaking Competition on Tuesday 7 February, this week's debating followed a slightly different format this week. Abhinaba Guha (R15) chaired the discussion while Aashika Luintel (R15) was the Questioner. Our Speaker, Karthik Kumar (R16), should be particularly commended for his impressive delivery of a convincing speech. We wish Abhinaba, Aashika and Karthik the very best of luck in Tuesday's heat at Ysgol Glantaf.
The next debate is on Thurs 9 February, led by an all-R13 team of speakers - Iolo Williams, Michael Lingham, Matthew Chung and William Langley: ‘Torturing terrorists is justified when thousands of lives are at stake’.
Mr J. Neville.
• R16 Music Students attend Composers' Symposium at Wales Millennium Centre - Wed 1 February 2012.
January
 • Junior Chess Team competes at Twyn Community Centre, Caerphilly - Mon 30 January 2012.
Congratulations to Nudhara and Praneet of R12, and Shahana, Edward and Mahek of the Junior School who gallantly competed against much older opponents. Particular mention should be made of Nudhara's impressive draw with Mr Robert Hurn who has a very high ranking of 1700.
• Senior Debating Society: ‘Advertisements do more harm than good’ - Thurs 26 January 2012.
It was excellent to see several new faces at debating this week. Abhinaba Guha chaired the debate and the Proposition was led by Ross Lisney-Wilson (R15) and Aashika Luintel (R15) vs Opposition speakers, Alastair Morgan (R15) and Namitha Michael (R15). Congratulations to the speakers on some astute arguments about the harmful affects of advertising on children and the important role of advertising in boosting sales and disseminating information. We also had some excellent observations from the audience members. The result of the vote was Proposition - 15, Opposition - 4 and 1 abstention. The next debate is on Thurs 2 February: 'Smoking should be banned'.
Mr J. Neville.
 • Ashar Asif (L6th) starts Medical Blog for all GCSE / A level students interested in Science.
Please see: http://asharsmedblog.blogspot.com/
• New French Cinema Club (R14-R16) Tuesdays at 12.55pm.
Tuesdays 12.55-1.25pm
Madame Lhermitte's Room
Starting Tuesday 31 January for all French Speakers
Cinema première:
Bienvenue chez les ch'tis ... tres rigolo!
• Sam Wink wins 1st in Wales in 200m race at Welsh Athletics Championships - Sat 21 January 2012.
Congratulations to Sam Wink (R12) who competed in high jump, long jump, 60m and 200m this weekend achieving 1st in Wales in the 200m. He also came 3rd in the high jump, jumping a height of 1m 35cm and has subsequently been selected to compete in the high jump and 200m for Wales in the Celtic Cup next weekend. Well done, Sam!
• Junior Talent Show - Fri 20 January 2012.
Congratulations to Mako and Isabelle (both of R14) for arranging such an enjoyable talent competition for the Junior pupils as part of their fundraising for the forthcoming Netball trip to Jersey.
 • R13 English Trip to see Warhorse - Wed 18 January 2012.
On Wednesday 18th January R13 enjoyed an English trip to the cinema to see the newly released film 'Warhorse', based on the book by Michael Morpurgo and also adapted into an extraordinary stage play. This was part of an ongoing Key Stage Three initiative to promote wider reading and a love of literature, encouraging pupils to read widely, and not just focus on their class texts. The film was hugely enjoyed by all and also provided useful background information on the battlefields of World War One. The trip was very successful and, in particular, pupils were also praised for their polite and courteous behaviour by cinema staff! Well done R13!
 • R14 Art Group Trip to National Museum of Wales - Wed 18 January 2012.
On Wednesday the art group visited the National Museum for a morning of drawing insects in the
Clore Gallery. Pupils looked at insects under microscopes and developed fantastic A3 sheets in a variety of media. After a delicious lunch, pupils excitedly visited the dinosaurs before undertaking a tour of the galleries to study landscape paintings. Pupils focused on the mark making and anguished brush strokes in Van Gogh's Rain Auvers before viewing Millet's Gust of Wind and discussing the drama of the painting as the wind blows the tree from the ground. The group's final task was to choose their favourite landscape image and develop a sketch and notes in preparation for the next term's tasks and exam. The group should be commended on their behaviour and the work that they produced.
Well done everyone!
Mrs Crowley-Davies.
• Shahana Yusuf (R10) awarded Chess trophy at the Welsh Girls' Chess Championship held in Monmouth - Sun 15 January 2012.
Congratulations to Shahana (R10) on this outstanding achievement.
http://www.welshchessunion.org.uk/womans-and-girls/278-the-welsh-girls-championships-2012
 • Junior School Techniquest Visit - 'The Body Inside Out' - Fri 13 January 2012.
Each class in the Junior School took part in a Techniquest Workshop on Friday, 13th January. The topic was ‘The Body Inside Out’. It was a fascinating study aimed at an appropriate level for each class. The pupils worked in groups and were able to have a hands on approach to discoveries about the human body. An electronic microscope was used by each pupil as they took a closer look at their skin, nails and hair. Two skeletons were also set up in room 3.1 and pupils had to work out where particular bones might go. Pupils said how much they enjoyed the workshop and how much they had learned.
Mrs C. Loveland.
 • R11 / R12 Science Club - Wednesdays room 4.2, 3.50-4.45pm.
Pupils have been carrying out a range of exciting activities each week with the aim of enhancing their scientific knowledge.
Science club takes place on Wednesdays after school until 4.45pm in room 4.2.
Miss L. Sayce.
 • GCSE Astronomy takes place every Wednesday, 4-5pm.
Please see Dr Howells for more information.
 • The Awards Ceremony and Concert - Mon 9 January 2012.
Congratulations to R16 GCSE students, Lower Sixth, Upper Sixth & former Sixth Form students who received awards for academic, musical and sporting excellence, and to the many musicians whose outstanding performances enhanced the evening even further.
/f/Awards_Ceremony_Jan_2012.pdf
• Senior Debating Society: ‘This House would lower the legal driving age in the UK’ - Thurs 12 January 2012.
Senior Debating started the year with a spirited debate about changing the legal driving age in the UK. R15 students, Aashika Luintel and Natasha Sturrock, led the Proposition convincingly, making pertinent comparisons with driving ages in other countries and alluding to the benefits of independence for young people. They were opposed by Jack Israel and Ali Jaffar (also of R15), who mounted a defence of the existing age limit, citing examples of irresponsible teenage drivers and the pollution created by additional cars on the road. Congratulations to the speakers and to the many pupils who made astute points of information once the debate was opened to the audience. The next debate on advertising will take place on Thursday 26 January.
Mr J. Neville.
• Tocynnau Iaith
A new initiative in the school has been the introduction of a tocyn iaith (language token) for each child who speaks Welsh in class or around the school. This has started brilliantly and the winners of the first term are R12T. 88 tokens since October 31st! Joint 2nd place goes to R12R and R10 (52 tokens) and third place goes to R13C. Da iawn chi! Please keep using your Welsh around the school in 2012.
Mrs Emms.
December
• Cathedral Choir Carol Service at the Metropolitan Cathedral, 7pm - Tues 20 December 2011.
• Cathedral Choir performs to sell-out audience at Christmas with the Stars with Wynne Evans for British Heart Foundation, Llandaff Cathedral, 7.30pm. - Fri 16 December 2011.
• Middle School Newsletter: /f/MS_Newsletter_Dec_2011.pdf
 • All round success for Chess Champion, Nudhara Y (R12) - Autumn 2011.
Nudhara has had an action packed few months, first travelling to Bulgaria for the European Youth Chess Championships in September and then winning several matches as the Welsh representative in Brazil in the World Youth Chess Championships in November. Nudhara is rated 1st in the Alec Baldwin Memorial Award for the highest progress in Grade awarded by East Glamorgan Chess Union and is over 120 points ahead of her closest rival. Nudhara has also gained a trophy for leading our very own senior school team - the Positrons - to being crowned league champions in 2010. Many congratulations, Nudhara!
 • Junior Christmas Trip - Bowling followed by lunch at Frankie & Benny’s - Thurs 15 December 2011.
This was a huge hit with our Junior pupils on the last day of term before our Christmas holiday. After two games of bowling, it was soon clear that the pupils were better at this than the teachers. Following a busy term, it was a lovely time to relax and wish each other a Happy Christmas.
• Nursery-R7 Visiting Father Christmas at Brecon Mountain Railway - Wed 14 December 2011.
• Nursery-R7 Christmas Production ‘Shine Star Shine’, School Hall, 7.00pm - Tue 13 December 2011.
 • Ella E (R7) wins 2nd place in the Cardiff Central Gymnastics Competition - Sat 10 December 2011.
Congratulations to Ella who has won 2nd place in the Cardiff Central Youth Club Age 7 Championships including vault, floor, bars, beam & conditioning test. Well done, Ella!
• R8 Parents' Assembly: The Pied Piper - Fri 9 December 2011.
R8 worked very hard to prepare for the assembly which included a performance of The Pied Piper. Lines were learnt well, songs rehearsed and sung beautifully and the acting was excellent. R8 were a credit to themselves and to their parents on the day of the performance. We all had a wonderful time and the audience enjoyed it too.
• Nursery & Infant Party - Fri 9 December 2011.
• AS Level DNA Photocopying Workshop - Wed 7 December 2011.
 During early December, the Lower sixth AS level students attended a DNA Workshop in Techniquest. The pupils extracted their own DNA from a mouthwash sample, and amplified the DNA using a technique called Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). They then used gel electrophoresis to display genotypes from the samples.
The workshop gave them an insight into working in a laboratory. The content covered complimented the AS level syllabus, thus helping to prepare them for their forthcoming external examinations in January.
Mrs Rogerson.
 • Sixth Form Close Harmony perform at Glamorgan University Carol Service at the Atrium - Tues 6 December 2011.
The Sixth Form Close Harmony Group were invited to sing at Glamorgan University's Carol Service in the grand surroundings of The Atrium, performing traditional carols such as Away in a Manger and In the Bleak Mid Winter to the students and staff at the University. On the lighter side, the Sixth Formers also performed arrangements of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and Paul Mcartney's Wonderful Christmastime.
• Infant Department Tableau, St Cadoc’s Church - Tue 6 December 2011, 10.30am.
• Nursery & Infant Puppet Theatre - Fri 2 December 2011.
• Sixth Form Debaters compete in the Cambridge Union Schools Debating Competition - Fri 2 December 2011.
• Sixth Formers Sell their Products to the Public at IKEA - Thurs 1 December 2011.
 The Young Enterprise Companies - Horizon and Globo-Prestige, joined several other schools from the Cardiff and Vale area at a trade fair held at Ikea, Cardiff Bay.
At this fair they were able to promote their business ventures and trade with the public. Both companies were very successful at doing this and ended their trading in profit.
The students really enjoyed this opportunity to further develop their entrepreneurial skills. The companies are now planning and looking forward to their next ventures.
Miss Llewellyn.
November
• Early Years & Infants Newsletter: /f/IS_Newsletter_November_2011.pdf
 • Cathedral Choir Christmas Concert, St David's Hall - Tues 29 November 2011.
The girls, boys and gentlemen of the Cathedral Choir performed an outstanding concert of traditional and less-familiar Carols to an audience of around 750 people at St David's Hall, Cardiff. Many congratulations to the Choir, soloists and to Noa Gabay for her exquisite performances of works for solo harp by Glinka and Zipoli. Please click on the following link to view the concert programme:
/f/SDH_programme_Christmas_2011.pdf
• R11 Visit to Crucial Crew Safety Facility - Mon 28 November 2011.
• Nursery trip to collect a Christmas Tree - Mon 28 November 2011.
 • R15 Golfer, Hannah S, is crowned Junior Copper Winner 2011 - 28 November 2011.
Congratulations to Hannah (R15W) for this impressive Golfing achievement. The competition was held at St
Mellons Golf Club: Hannah’s Title is: Junior Copper Winner 2011. The Sport & PE Department are so
proud of you Hannah and are looking forward to her representing the school in golf next year.
 • Art & Design A level group visit the National Museum of Wales and the Martin Tinney Gallery Cardiff - Fri 25 November 2011.
The Art & Design A level group travelled to the National Museum of Wales and the Martin Tinney Gallery Cardiff. The students were able to see a range of contemporary Welsh artists as well as the fantastic historical, Impressionist and modern collections. As well as being a very enjoyable experience, the students were able to study a range of artworks and can now include evidence of this in their sketchbooks.
Mr Moody.
 • Primary Maths Challenge - Fri 25 November 2011.
Junior School pupils competed in the Primary Maths Challenge and achieved some outstanding results, with many pupils achieving Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.
 • School Council Buys New Litter Bins for Infant Playground - Fri 25 November 2011.
Matthew L and Katie W, the infant School Councillors, show off the new litter bins in the infant yard.
Many thanks to Mrs Isaac for assisting them in their campaign and to Dr Neville for agreeing to their purchase.
The next full School Council meeting is scheduled for January. Meanwhile the R16/6th Form sub-commitee are meeting Mr Moody next week with regard to benches possibly being installed in the yard. They are also conducting a pupil survey.
Mr Taylor.
• R10 Maths Challenge - Fri 25 November 2011.
• R9 History trip to Llancaiach Fawr - Fri 25 November 2011.
R9 visited Llancaiach Fawr living history museum. They travelled back to 1645 to be enthralled by the gruesome tales of the barber-surgeon, learning how to remove musket shot with no anaesthetics; Maddy was given just a wooden spoon to bite upon.
They met Colonel Pritchard’s servants and Tom was even offered a job in the kitchen, turning the spit for a halfpenny a week. The children made plague bags filled with herbs. Jasmine said, “It was amazing, I want to go there again.” All the children looked fantastic in their costumes, with Dylan dressed as a Tudor prince.
Mrs Firth.
 • R16 Maths Team Wins University of Glamorgan U17 Mathematics Pop Quiz - Thurs 24 November 2011.
Two teams from St John’s College, supported by Mr L Stewart and Mrs M Minton, joined 46 other teams of talented young mathematicians in this annual event at the University in Pontypridd. One team - Anna Jones, Richard Griffith, Matthew Edwards, Max Price and David Birley came a creditable 4th (just one point lower than third place) whilst the other team – Jonathan Tong, Morgan Foley, Joseph Evans, George Thomas and Karthik Kumar – won and were presented with the Gold Cup. This team is no stranger to success. Three years ago they won the Regional final of the UKMT Team Challenge, even though they were the youngest team at the competition. Well done, everyone!
Mrs Regan.
• R11-R13 Kids' Lit Quiz - Wed 23 November 2011.
For the first time this year a combined Junior and Senior Team entered the South West (UK) heat of the international competition 'Kids' Lit Quiz'. This took place at Howells School, Llandaff. In the Quiz pupils were asked challenging questions on all sorts of books. Both our teams did well and enjoyed the experience. Twenty-five teams took part and we are proud that one of our teams came in eighth position, which is a great achievement for our first entry.
Congratulations to:
R11 Harini S., Olivia M., Rowan D. (reserve)
R12 Lily M., Alex P., Joel N. (reserve)
R13 Kai B., Georgi H., Olivia D, Ellis S.
We hope to build on this success next year. Please keep reading. Ask in school for recommended titles.
Mrs Loveland and Mrs Cooney.
• R11 Maths Challenge - Tue 22 November 2011.
 • Sixth Form Team Wins 1st place at Senior Team Maths Challenge at Cardiff University - Mon 21 November 2011.
The highly regarded UKMT Further Maths Competition tests mathematical, communication and team work skills. A team of 4 Further Maths students (2 from L6 and 2 from U6) competed against similar teams from other schools from this region in a 3 hour exam. Our team has now been invited to the National finals in London on 1 February 2012. Many congratulations to Jerry, Yuxia, Sandeep and Cynthia!
• Sam Rees (R13) Wins Silver Medal in the Welsh Gynmastics U14 Floor and Vault competiton in Swansea - Sat 19 November 2011.
 • R13 (Year 8) Quiz Team wins Crime Prevention 2011 Quiz organised by South Wales Police - Fri 18 November 2011.
Five pupils from R13, Georgi Hall, Charlie Williams, Keisha Megji, Tanya Chiganze and Isha Murugkar took part in the local round of the All Wales School Liaison Core Programme National Quiz 2011/2012 held at the Star Leisure Centre in Splott, Cardiff. The pupils were selected for the team based on their contributions in their Citizenship lesson on Thursday afternoons.
The quiz questions were based on topics such as drug and alcohol misuse, social behaviour and community and health. Each pupil had to study public information booklets in preparation for the quiz.
St John's College were up against 5 other schools in Cardiff including Fitzalan and Radyr Comprehensive. Our pupils emerged victorious by a margin of just 3 points from our closest challengers, Radyr, having led right the way through the six rounds.
Today's victory means the pupils have qualified for the Regional round due to held at Police Headquarters in Bridgend on Monday 5th December. If we win that round, we qualify for the National final which will be in Cardiff on 9th and 10th February 2012.
I would like to congratulate the pupils on this superb achievement and they did themselves and the school very proud with their conduct and behaviour.
Mr Taylor.
• R8 Visit to the National Museum of Wales - Fri 18 November 2011.
At the museum, the children looked at how birds have adapted to different environments. Ella made a sketch of Dylan Thomas and Oscar copied a portrait of a coalminer in the art gallery. We found meteors and a piece of the moon. During the workshop the children were able to select an artefact and create their own museum display. According to Ben, we saved the best part for last, with the dinosaurs and the woolly mammoth causing great excitement.
 • R9 Sponsored Silence raises £240 for Children in Need - Fri 18 November 2011.
R9T took part in a Sponsored Silence on Friday for Children in Need. They are normally a very sociable class however they were able to keep absolutely silent for the duration of the challenge using mini boards to communicate with each other. I was very impressed. They managed to raise £242.30. Thank you for the generosity of family and friends.
Congratulations, R9!
Mrs Thompson.
R12 - R16 Perform Outstandingly in Four Nations Maths Challenge - Thurs 17 - Fri 18 November 2011.
Pupils from R12 to R16 took part in The Four Nations Maths Challenge on the 17th and 18th November. This was an online Maths competition between pupils / schools in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Points were given for every correct answer to a variety of Maths questions. Pupils used this competition as part of their revision for the forthcoming exams. Joel Neelankavil (R12T) had the top score in the school – an amazing 14, 311 points. Well done, Joel!
 • Senior Debate on Capital Punishment - Thurs 17 November 2011.
Motion: 'This House Would Reintroduce The Death Penalty For Murder'
The Proposition's case was ably led by Virajit Pahari (R15) and Aditya Joshi (R12) who both focused their agruments on the potential deterrent of capital punishment. However, Opposition Speakers Matthew Lingham (R16) and Tanya Chiganze (R13) gained a convincing victory with a strong argument in favour of rehabilitation.
Mr J. Neville.
 • Hannah Blyth (U6th) Nominated for Young Star Award in Women of the Year Ceremony chaired by HRH The Princess Royal - Wed 16 November 2011.
Following international recognition for her discovery of two asteroids this summer and co-discovering a fragmenting comet during a summer work experience placement, Hannah Blyth (U6th) attended the Women of the Year awards in London on Wednesday. Hannah was shortlisted for the Young Star category. She said: 'Being in the running for a Women of the Future Award has come as a huge surprise, I come from a small town in Wales and didn’t think something like this would happen to me!'
'It’s given my confidence a huge boost and I’m now more driven than ever to persevere with my chosen career path in science. I’ve chosen to go on to study biology and biochemistry at university, followed by going into astrobiology as a research field.” Hannah will now receive specialist career guidance with the support of worldwide networking company, Cisco. Many congratulations to Hannah!
• R11 Victorian School Day - Mon 14 November 2011.
• Top Performing School in Wales in The Sunday Times 'Parent Power 2011' - Sun 13 November 2011.
Please click on the following link:
/f/Parent_Power_The_Times.pdf
• Remembrance Day Service, School Hall, 11am - Fri 11 November 2011.
 • Senior Trip to Remembrance Gardens at Cardiff Castle - Wed 9 November 2011. See 'Senior School' page for pupils' reflections on the ceremony.
Senior pupils represented St John's College at a very moving Remembrance Service at Cardiff Castle on Wednesday.
• 8 Sixth Formers Win Gold at UKMT Senior Maths Challenge - Tues 8 November 2011.
An impressive 8 Sixth Form students have been awarded Gold certificates, 9 Silver and 6 Bronze. Also, one student was an automatic qualifier for British Mathematical Olympiad Round 1 (BMO1) and 6 students for Senior Kangaroo. They will be competing in the highly demanding and competitive BMO1 and Senior Kangaroo on 2 December 2011.
• R9 Geography Trip to Newport Wastesavers - Tues 8 November 2011.
• R9 Visit to Newport Waste Savers - Tues 8 November 2011.
• Georgia Wink (R10) Competes for Wales at the British Age Group Championships - Sun 6 November 2011.
Many congratulations to Georgia who gained 2nd place overall in Great Britain. British Gymnastics combines the scores of the British voluntary competition with the British Compulsory competition which Georgia competed in earlier on in the year to give an overall British ranking. Georgia is placed 11th in Great Britain - an exceptional achievment. Well done, Georgia!
 R15 Biology Trip to National Botanical Gardens of Wales, Carmarthen - Wed 2 November 2011. See 'Senior School' page for more details.
R15 had a busy educational visit to the National Botanical Gardens of Wales in Carmarthen which gave them practical experience of ‘How Science Works’. They made many observations of natural pollution indicators, performed scientific measurements and collected much data for future scientific analysis.
This whole experience will enhance the Controlled Assessment (CA) aspect of their Science GCSE’s. This will in turn greatly assist them during the new ‘Quality of Written Communication’ (QWC) sector of their examination papers. An enjoyable trip was had by all. We even managed to escape the rain and boarded the bus just before the storm arrived.
Mrs Thomas.
• Senior Debate on Animal Testing - Thurs 3 November 2011.
Motion: 'This House Would Ban Experiments on Animals For Human Benefit'
Another exciting debate this week saw some accomplished debating from Proposition Speakers Eleanor Spencer-Evans (R14) and Ashley Randall (R15) vs. Opposition Speakers Ali Jaffar (R15) and Ben Rawi (R12). Congratulations to the Opposition who gained a convincing victory. Particular mention should be made of Ben Rawi's outstanding performance, especially as the youngest of the four speakers.
Mr J. Neville.
• Updated Extra-curricular Sports Timetable:
 • Archdiocesan Festival of Music: A Year of Catholic Education - St David’s Hall, Cardiff: 7pm - Thurs 3 November 2011. See 'Music & Performance' page for more details.
Our orchestra and choir led a chorus of 200 secondary pupils and 100 instrumentalists from Catholic High Schools in Wales and Herefordshire, in a magnificent celebration at one of the UK's premier concert venues: St David's Hall. Alongside a remarkably impressive performance of Handel's Passacaglia in G minor by our harpist Noa Gabay in R14, we heard wonderful performances of Walton's Crown Imperial, Parry's I was glad (orchestrated by Joseph Evans in R16), Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, Rutter's Gaelic Blessing, and two hymns including For all the Saints (arranged by Jerry Zhou in Upper Sixth), all led superbly by Kathryn Prior in Lower Sixth.
With thanks to everybody, all choristers, instrumentalists and colleagues for all the help, support and musicianship that helped make the occasion such a special and memorable one.
 • Sixth form debaters compete in Debating Matters Competition - Tues 1 November 2011.
Congratuations to the young ladies and gentlemen of the Sixth Form who competed for St John's College on Tuesday evening at Bishop of Llandaff High School. For many of the Lower 6th speakers, it was their first competitive debate. Our students are now preparing for their next competition - the Cambridge Union Schools Debating Competition at Howells School on Friday 2 December, followed by The Oxford Union Schools Debating Competition at the end of January 2012.
Mrs Higgins.
• New Urdd Club meets every Wednesday at 12.55pm.
All R12-R16 pupils are warmly encouraged to come along. Please see Mrs Emms for more details.
October
 • R13 Enterprise Activity - Fri 14 October 2011. See 'Senior School' page for more details.
Doug Corp came in to deliver the enterprise activity with R13 on Friday, 14 October. Congratulations to Ahmed, Charlie, Keisha, Olis and Andrea for coming 1st in the blue groups and also James, Olivia, Isha, Ahmed and Charlie from the yellow groups.
Daisy Thompson (R13W):
'I thought that the enterprise activity was very educational and enjoyable. It also really helped us work on our key skills'.
Jessica Hill (R13W):
'Today I thought the enterprise activity morning was really fun but it also taught our year how to communicate and work as a team. It was a really good morning and a good experience. We can't wait to do it again!'
Mrs Emms.
 • R11 Enterprise Week and Trade Fair - Mon 10 - Fri 14 October 2011.
R11 pupils excelled themselves at running their own companies this week. After an informative day with Doug as to how to set up, run and be successful in business, pupils were given a team building challenge. The pupils' ideas and enthusiasm set the tone for a very successful week. After getting to grips with their different roles of Managing Director, Quality Control, Advertising and Logistics, the hard work began in the 'factory' (their classroom). The children's creativity, care and dedication were very impressive. All this hard work, Maths, English, I.T. and advertising skills, culminated in a highly popular Trade Fair. This was a huge success and enjoyed by our youngest and oldest pupils, as well as teachers and parents. The week raised an impressive £488.
Thank you to everyone for supporting this year's Enterprise week and congratulations to R11.
 • Senior Debate on Nuclear Power - Thurs 13 October 2011.
This Week's Motion: 'This House Believes There Is No Future In Nuclear Power'.
This week's Senior Debating Society saw many new faces for a debate on Nuclear Power. Following some excellent speeches from the Proposition Aashika Luintel (R15) and Aimee Howell (R15) and the Opposition Shaun Malloy (R15) and Michael Lingham (R13), the result was 18 For, 9 Against and 2 Abstentions.
Mr J. Neville.
• Harvest Festival: School Hall, 2.15pm - Thurs 13 October 2011.
 • Nudhara Yusuf (R12) leads race for Alec Baldwin Memorial Chess Trophy - Wed 5 October.
Nudhara played an outstanding chess game for the SJC Positrons against Barry Gambits - gaining her 27.6 points. Nudhara has also beaten Karthik Kumar in a marathon SJC Club Championship Match last week. With a solid draw against Brian Ross who plays for Abergavenny in the Gwent League at Malpas, Nudhara is leading all the chess players in South Wales for the Alec Baldwin Memorial Trophy with 177 points!
Nudhara is soon to be awarded a trophy for best Junior Player for the SJC Positrons team last year. The SJC Positrons have since been promoted to Division 3.
Dr Howells.
• Sixth Form Maths Pop Quiz, Glamorgan University - Wed 12 October.
 • R14 Enterprise Activity - Wed 12 October 2011. See 'Senior School' page for more details.
The task for R14 was to create, produce and market chocolates for their own company - quite similar tasks to the BBC's The Apprentice! Pupils were in mixed gender groups and had to work together to create a successful brand. Congratulations to Daniel Cullen, Eve, Ryan, Dominie, Mahima, Kiaran, Daniel Jones, Sam, Joe, Sarah, Kudzai and Chloe for achieving 1st and 2nd positions.
Mrs Emms.
• Lower Sixth Brecon Flood Management Study Day - Mon 10 October.
 • R12 Enterprise Activity - Fri 7 October, 8.50-10.40am. See 'Senior School' page for more details.
The R12's had a wonderful time in their enterprise activity. They worked together designing outfits for one female model and also one male model. All pupils developed their team-working, communicating and problem solving skills tremendously. A huge congratulations to David Griffith, Rachel Evans, Dylan Rees, Nicholas Daly and Nudhara Yusuf for coming 1st! Excellent effort all round R12.
Here is what some of the R12's thought about the activity:
Gaurav Menon - 'An exciting team-building experience, it helped us work together and get to know one another further in R12.'
David Griffith - 'There were so many resources to use.'
Anthony Smith - 'It really helped us develop our communication skills.'
Samuel Wink - 'It was really well organised.'
Aditya Joshi and Lily Morris - 'We had to be creative and imaginative.'
Mrs Emms.
 • Senior Debate on Welsh Independence - Thurs 6 October 2011.
This Week's Motion: 'This House Would Support Welsh Independence'.
This week our Senior Debating Society witnessed some outstanding speeches from two of our youngest debaters, Jack Browne (Opposition) & Praneet Bolusani (Proposition) of R12 on the question of Welsh independence. They were supported by Rick Banerjee (R16) and Ross Lisney-Wilson (R15). The debating result was 13 Against, 9 For and 2 Abstentions.
Next Week's Motion: 'This House Believes There Is No Future In Nuclear Power'
Next week, Proposition Speakers are Aashika Luintel (R15) and Aimee Howell (R15) vs. Opposition Speakers Shaun Malloy (R15) and Michael Lingham (R13).
Mr J. Neville.
 • R14 Biology Field Trip to the National Botanical Gardens of Wales - Tues 4 October 2011. See 'Senior School' page for more details.
R14 enjoyed an interesting field trip to the National Botanical Gardens of Wales in Carmarthenshire. The aim of the Educational Visit was to collect data from natural sources of the pollution in the area. The pupils used natural indicators such as lichen and pond species to determine the air and water quality.
Pupils found many varied species in the ponds such as Bloodworms, Caddis Fly larvae and Efts (baby newts!). They also became experts on crusty, shrubby and leafy lichen as air pollution indicators. Much data was collected regarding the water quality in the Gardens. Pupils measured the temperature, dissolved solids, acidity, and oxygen availability of the water.
Following a very busy and productive day, pupils returned to Cardiff with enough data for many hours of analysis. Well done, R14.
Mrs Thomas.
• R9 Cardiff Library Visit - Tues 4 October.
September
 • Kane Teear Bourge (R13) Football Success!
Lisboa Cup 2011 - Portugal.
Kane Teear Bourge (R13) was selected by Bristol City to represent the Under 13 squad to play in the Lisboa cup in Portugal. The tournament was attended by over 25 different countries with teams travelling from as far as Brazil.
Novesia Cup 2011 - Germany.
(Above) Kane in action this September representing Bristol City Under 13. Kane was selected to represent Bristol City to play in the Novesia Cup 2011. This is a top-flight tournament for the top European teams by invitation only.
Cardiff & Vale Schools 2011.
Kane has made an outstanding start for Cardiff & Vale Schools with two ‘man of the match’ awards out of three games played so far.
Welsh Trial - Oct 2011.
Kane has been selected to attend the forthcoming Welsh trial.
 • Lower Sixth Formers Create New Brands at Young Enterprise Launch Event - Wed 28 September.
Students from Lower 6th form Young Enterprise Companies ('Horizon' and 'Globo Prestige') attended a Launch Event for the Young Enterprise Company Programme. This event gave them some helpful advice on running their Young Enterprise companies and how to create a brand identity for themselves. As part of the event the students were asked, in their teams, to create a new brand identity for a bottle of water and to present this to the audience. Both teams were incredibly successful in creating innovative brands and delivering engaging presentations - a real credit to St John's College.
The Companies have now been allocated business mentors and we look forward to welcoming these individuals from the business community to the school in the coming weeks.
Miss Llewellyn.
• R13 Coastal Geography Field Day at Llantwit Major - Wed 28 September.
At the end of September all pupils in R13 went to Col Huw near Llantwit Major where they had the opportunity to observe how the coast was being subjected to erosion. Steve from Ty’ Morwydd Environmental Study Centre led the day and he arranged for one of the sunniest days of the year! Pupils sketched sections of the coast and saw an example of a wave cut platform, a coastal delta and sedimentary rocks. Pupils also learnt about the different coastal management strategies being used to protect this section of coast. A highlight of the day was eating lunch on the beach with the sun shining down (this rarely occurs on a geography trip!). The visit into the cave was also spectacular. Many pupils commented that it had really helped them understand what happens at the coast. Later in the term pupils came into school and said, “Did you see what happened at Porth Kerry last night? It was probably because the coast is being eroded like at Col Huw.” A very successful trip!
Mrs Cooke.
 • R10 Trip to Cardiff Central Library - Mon 26 September 2011.
See 'Junior School' page for more details.
R10 pupils enjoyed their first excursion of the school term, a visit to the impressive Cardiff Central Library. The pupils were given an informative tour of the £13, 500, 000 Eco-friendly building as well as a talk about all the facilities the library offers. Pupils then had the opportunity to select books in the children's section, obtain their personal library card and borrow books. It was a pleasure to take R10 who were a credit to the school. Keep reading and do continue to enjoy this excellent facility in our capital.
Mrs Howell.
• Senior History Debating Society welcomes back SJC alumni, Arvind Kumar & Robin Price - Thurs 22 September 2011.
This week our 38 debaters had the privilege of coaching and guidance from Oxford Union and Cambridge Union Schools debating finalist, Arvind Kumar, who is about to begin a degree in Medicine at Cambridge University, having gained 5 A* grades in our Sixth Form last year. We were also delighted to welcome seasoned debater, Robin Price, who has just completed his A levels at St John's College and is about to begin his degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Merton College, Oxford, where he has also gained a Choral Scholarship.
Next week's debate: 'This House Would Support Welsh Independence'
 • R15 Design Technology Sustainability Trip, Talybont Brecon Beacons, 8.45am - 3.30pm - Wed 21 September. See 'Senior School' page for more details.
We all had a wonderful day learning about sustainability in Talybont, Brecon. All pupils behaved extremely well and we will hopefully be booking the trip for next years R15's. The weather held off and we saw some spectacular views while walking around Usk reservoir. A big thank you to Brecon's group leaders for making the day exciting and enjoyable.
Miss Goulden.
• R16 Abergavenny Town Study for GCSE Controlled Assessment - Tues 20 September.
• Kate Gildersleve (L6th form) is selected for Welsh U19 Netball Squad - Mon 19 September 2011.
The P.E. Department and the whole school are very proud of Kate's exceptional achievement. Many congratulations, Kate.
Mrs N. Wood (Head of P.E.).
• Sixth Form Physics Conference at Cardiff University 'the nano-small to the cosmic-big' - Fri 16 September 2011.
• New Senior History Debating Society gets off to a flying start!
28 girls and boys of all ages in the Senior School came to our first meeting and quickly got their teeth into the controversial motion for next week's debate.
Motion: 'Television is a bad influence'
Every Thursday 12.55-1.25pm, room 3.1.
All R12-R16 pupils are warmly encouraged to come along. Please see posters in school for more details or speak to Mr J. Neville.
• New Sixth Form Girls' Close Harmony rehearses on Mondays & Wednesdays, 10.40am-11am.
All Sixth Form girls very welcome. Please see Isabel Thomas (U6th) for more details.
• Sixth Form Close Harmony rehearses on Tuesdays, 12.55-1.25pm.
Following our successful tour of schools in Cardiff this summer, the group has a steady stream of concert bookings for the year ahead, including a joint charity concert with 'Go Compare' Tenor Wynne Evans in December. This term's arrangements include songs by The Beach Boys, Jackson 5, Mariah Carey and Oasis. All Sixth Formers welcome. Please see Mr J. Neville for more details.
• Sixth Form Debating Society meets every Thursday from 12.55-13.25.
Building on the school's impressive record in past years, teams will again enter the Oxford Union and Cambridge Union Schools Debating Competitions. Please see Mrs Higgins or Mr B. Neville for more details.
 • Outstanding Success for 5 Senior Girls who have been selected for the Welsh Hockey Development Squad! - Thursday 15 September 2011.
Congratulations to Eleanor D (R15), Natasha S (R15), Anna J (R16 ), Sally W (R14) and Olivia E (R14) who were all successful in the Welsh hockey trials on Sunday. The girls will now join the Welsh Hockey Development squad for their age group, which will create fantastic opportunities for them, involving further training and coaching. Well done girls, the PE department would like to wish you all the very best for the forthcoming season. We are very proud of you all!
Mrs. Jones
• New Sixth Form Young Enterprise meets every Wednesday lunchtime.
The Lower 6th students are taking part in the Young Enterprise Company Programme. This gives them an opportunity to set up and run their own Young Enterprise Company over the course of the next academic year. They attend weekly meetings to discuss company matters and to deal with any associated financial and administrative tasks. During these meetings the students will be joined by a Mentor (a volunteer from the Business Community) who will help guide and support the students.
As well as running the company, students will be invited to take part in a nationwide competition, which runs next March, to find the Young Enterprise Company of the year. The scheme will provide an exciting opportunity for the students to build and develop their communication, problem solving, leadership and teamwork skills and also to demonstrate their entrepreneurial spirit. The first meeting of Young Enterprise has been very successful. 29 Lower Sixth students have chosen to take part in the programme and two companies have now been formed. Globo-Prestige and Horizon. The students will attend a Launch Event at Glamorgan University on 28th September 9.00am-12pm. This will offer the students an opportunity to find out more about the programme and also a chance to meet with competing schools across the Cardiff and Vale area.
Please click on the following link for more details: /f/Young_Enterprise.pdf
• Charles Williams (R10) selected to represent U10 Cardiff & Vale School Boys in Football.
Congratulations to Charles who passed a trial in July to represent Cardiff & Vale school boys at Under 10 level in football. Charles has already begun training at Cardiff City's Academy House of Sport. Following three years of training in Cardiff City's Advanced Coaching Centre, Charles has been promoted by Cardiff City AFC to the clubs Advanced Development Centre to mirror the Cardiff City Academy at Under 10 level. Charles has already commenced training at the Leckwith Stadium. Well done, Charles.
• R13 PSE talk from school community liaison officer, PC Pope on the dangers of alcohol - Fri 9 September 2011.
PC Pope offered an age-appropriate talk to the R13 pupils that addressed this challenging topic and gave the boys and girls an opportunity to ask questions and debate related topics.
• Lunchtime Chess Club every Tuesday:
Seniors - 12.45-1.30pm.
All pupils very welcome.
• After-school Chess Club every Monday 4-6pm - all levels of playing strengths welcome.
During the weeks when we compete in the East Glamorgan League, St John’s chess club also takes place between 7.15 – 10pm on Mondays. Players do not have to play in the league to attend the evening session.
Any parents wishing to help with the running of the club are most welcome. Please see Dr Howells for more information.
The senior team (Positrons) is playing Porthcawl A at St John’s, now playing in division 3; whilst the junior team (Neutrinos) is playing away at Penarth in division 4 against the Penarth Barons.
August
• Hannah Blyth's discovery of 2 asteroids attracts worldwide acclaim. Asteroid 'Hannahblyth' expected to be named after the St John's College Sixth Former!
Hannah Blyth (Lower 6th) has spotted 2 asteroids herself and helped discover 22 new asteroids between Mars and Jupiter whilst on a summer placement with the Faulkes Telescope Project, based at the University of Glamorgan. Using robotic telescopes in Australia and on the Hawaiian island of Maui made this impressive discovery and is now expected to have an asteroid named after her.
Please click on the following links to read more:
http://www.itv.com/wales/girl-discovers-22-new-asteroids-and-a-comet-on-work-placement99952/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-14721059
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/asteroid-hannahblyth-named-after-british-teen-who-spotted-it-during-internship/story-e6freuyi-1226126213365
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2031908/Astronomy-student-work-experience-discovers-asteroid-named-her.html
• St John's College ranked No.2 of all independent co-educational schools in the whole of the UK - Source: The Times A Level Results Table Saturday 27 August 2011. Please click the following links:
/f/The_Times_A_level_2011_Independent_Schools.pdf
/f/The_Times_A_level_2011_All_Schools.pdf
Top A level results in Wales every year since 2000
• GCSE Results 2011 - Thurs 25 August 2011.
Pass rate: 100%
A*/A percentage = 59.92%
(299/499 entries) - a record increase of 9% on 2010!
A*- C percentage = 96.2%
A* = 152
A = 147
B = 108
C = 70
Candidates achieving at least 5 A*- C = 96.15% 50/52
Candidates achieving at least 7A* - C = 94.23% 49/52
Candidates achieving at least 8A* - C = 90.4% 47/52
Dr David Neville said "Congratulations to all our pupils and their dedicated teachers. We are very proud of our GCSE performance with our unselected 52 students who have sat no entrance examination, just as we are of our sixth form who have again topped league tables in Wales, achieving a leading position in the whole of the UK" (The Times table of all UK schools).
• A Level Results 2011 - Thurs 18 August 2011.
Top A level results in Wales every year since 2000
Pass rate: 100%
A* Grades = 32.7%
A* / A Grades = 81.2%
A* / A / B Grades = 95%
Entries: 101
'We have nothing but admiration for the hard work and commitment of these young people and the dedication of their enthusiastic and highly experienced teachers. Warm congratulations to them all'.
Dr David Neville
Principal / Head
Among the top students going to university this October are:
Katie W - Cambridge University Veterinary Science [3 A* grades]
Arvind K - Cambridge University Medicine [5 A* grades]
Harrison D - Oxford University Law [ 4 A*grades & 2 A grades]
Sophie L - Southampton University Medicine [3 A* grades]
Patrick G - applying for Physics next year [5 A* grades]
Robin P - Oxford University Politics, Philosophy & Economics
Our students have gained places in subjects such as Medicine, Law, Veterinary Science, Experimental Psychology, English, Music, Dentistry, Politics, Philosophy & Economics at Oxford University, Cambridge University, Imperial College London, St Andrew's University, Edinburgh University, Cardiff University, Southampton University and many other leading British universities.
• New library and additional specialist teaching accommodation will add to our already
outstanding facilities - August 2011
July
• School trips and END OF TERM for all pupils - Mon 11 July 2011.
• R11 Parents' Assembly - Fri 8 July 2011, 2.00pm.
 • R14 & Sixth Form Music Trip to Elgar's birthplace - Thurs 7 July 2011.
On Thursday 7th July, Sixth form and R14 music students undertook an excursion to Malvern to see the birthplace of the famous English composer Edward Elgar. They watched a presentation on Elgar and were able to view some of his original scores, before visiting the cottage where the composer spent much of his life and the modest graveyard where he was buried. They then climbed to the top of an old Iron Age hilltop in the sunshine, while eating ice creams, for a fantastic view over the Malvern Hills, a sight which provided inspiration for many of Elgar's compositions. (Isabelle Thomas, Lower Sixth Form student).
• Middle School Induction Meeting, 4pm - Thurs 7th July 2011.
• Junior School meeting (parents of Sept 2011 starters) - Wed 6 July 2011, 4-5pm.
• Infant Sports Day, UWIC, Cyncoed Rd, Cardiff - Wed 6 July 2011, 1pm - 3pm.
 • Junior Girls Choir Concert at Nazareth House, Cardiff - Tues 5 July 2011.
• End of Year Mass - Tues 5 July 2011.
• Junior Sports Day, UWIC, Cyncoed Rd, Cardiff - Mon 4 July 2011, 10am - 3pm
• R15 Work Experience - Mon 4 July - Fri 8 July 2011.
Congratulations to all R15 pupils who had a very successful work experience week 4th-8th July 2011. Industry Visits were carried out by St John's staff. Pupils were hard at work embarking on new experiences, we were delighted by the feedback received during our visits and we have already received a considerable number of emails for pupils who were carrying out their work experience further afield. The pupils were a credit to our school. R15 pupils built up quite a versatile career portfolio as a year group, from medicine, veterinary, sport, leisure & arts, optometry, pharmaceuticals, teaching, physiotherapy, psychotherapy, accounting, law, property development, industry supplies, media to aircraft engineering.
• Senior Sports Day, UWIC Indoor Athletics Stadium, Cardiff - Fri 1 July 2011, 10am - 3pm.
A great day was had by athletes, staff and parents. There were some great performances on both the track and field events. Four track records and four field records were broken and all the athletes can be proud of their efforts! A full list of results can be seen via the link below:
/f/Senior_Sports_Day_Results_2011.pdf
We now look forward to Junior Sports Day on Monday.
Mr D. Milton.
 • Junior School Lego Day (R7-R11) - Fri 1 July 2011.
Building a lego city was an amazing experience. Planning our design in groups, getting all the different pieces together, making circuits, building roads and a stadium was very exciting. They say: Rome wasn’t built in a day, but we had a fabulous time building our own lego city in a day.
June
 • Sixth Form Close Harmony Outreach Workshops - leading secondary pupils from Wales and Herefordshire in rehearsing for the Festival of a Year in Catholic Education - Tues 28 - Wed 29 June 2011.
This week the Sixth Form Close Harmony Group travelled to St Joseph's High School (Newport) on Tuesday and St David's Sixth Form College (Cardiff) on Wednesday to lead secondary pupils from across South Wales and Herefordshire in rehearsals for the Festival of a Year in Catholic Education (which will be held at St David's Hall on Thursday 3 November 2011). Our Sixth Formers received a very warm welcome from staff and pupils, and were especially pleased to perform songs by the Beach Boys and Michael Jackson to rapturous applause! Further choral workshops will be led by Mr Dominic Neville in schools across South Wales in the Autumn term, as well as orchestral workshops led by Mrs Diana Neville and our Concert Orchestra.
• R8 Recorder and Violin Players Perform to R7 - Tues 28 June 2011.
The children played several pieces and encouraged the R7 pupils to clap along during ‘Ragamuffin’, which was their favourite. R7 are now really looking forward to learning the recorder with Mrs McMahon and violin with Miss Wall when they move to R8.
 • Sixth Form Close Harmony perform songs by Michael Jackson and The Beach Boys for the Nursery and Infant School and parents - Mon 27 June 2011.
• Eleanor Dimond & Elise Williams have been selected to represent Wales in Rounders against England - Sun 3 July 2011.
• First Holy Communion (Metropolitan Cathedral) - Sun 26 June 2011.
• Cathedral Choir sings Parry's I was glad for the Installation of Archbishop Stack at the Metropolitan Cathedral - Mon 20 June 2011.
• R10 Cycle Training - Mon 20 June 2011.
 • R14 History Trip to the Somme battlefields - Thurs 16 - Fri 17 June 2011.
Just passing through the rolling, verdant countryside and coming across so many neatly maintained cemeteries and memorials to British and Commonwealth dead, proved to be an experience never before encountered and likely never to be forgotten. The sheer incongruity of prosperous life-sustaining agriculture alongside the countless graves of our recent ancestors gave rise to mixed emotions of awe, bewilderment and soul-searching questions about whether we might have had the courage to risk all in the name of freedom.
Many of our party bore the same names as those on the headstones and a few had details of their great grandfathers who had fought and died with names inscribed on monuments at The Menin Gate in Ypres and on the huge Thiepval Memorial. It was here that one of our party sounded the Last Post as we bowed our heads to ‘remember them’.
There was a visit to the haunting museums at Thiepval and Ypres, as well a visit to the trenches of the front line at Sanctuary Wood. The zig-zag of the trenches brought the classroom lesson to life in a unique way. Next was a visit to the Newfoundland Memorial where the lines of trenches could be clearly seen and a detailed account of the appalling losses on the first day of the Battle of the Somme were relayed to us by a Newfoundler who acted as guide.
On this trip the dead paradoxically brought history alive and there was a stirring of emotions profoundly moved by a realisation that, truly, for our tomorrow they gave their today.
Mr G. Goode
• Confirmation (Metropolitan Cathedral) - Sun 12 June 2011.
• Lucy Daly (R16) has been chosen to represent Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Schools’ District at the National Track and Field Championships 2011. This will be held in Brecon on Saturday 2 July 2011. Congratulations to Lucy who has been selected for the pole vault. Good luck Lucy!
 • R13 Latin Trip to Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre, Barracks and Baths - Fri 10 June 2011.
See 'Senior School' page for more details.
R13 pupils enjoyed a very informative trip to Caerleon Roman town which has complemented our study of Roman life. The pupils completed worksheets on the fascinating exhibits in the museum including fully-armed Roman soldiers, Roman jewellery, Roman vases and even some Roman teeth! Next we arrived at the recently updated Roman Baths which were brought to life by 3-D projections and sound effects of Roman swimmers and interactive displays and commentaries. The finale of our trip was a guided tour of the amphitheate and Roman barracks.
• R10 ‘Pirate Day’ Geography trip - Thur 9 June 2011.
 • Xiamen Youth Orchestra performs at Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral - Mon 6 June 2011.
See 'Music & Performance' page for more details.
Monday 6th June, 7pm
Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral, Charles St. Cardiff (next to M&S)
ADMISSION FREE.
This full scale symphony orchestra has embarked on a concert tour of twinned cities in Cardiff and in the Netherlands.
The orchestra was a guest of the City of Cardiff and of St John's College Cardiff, (Old St Mellons) its special host. The connection is that Jerry Zhuo, a 6th form student at St John's College and an outstanding Double Bass player in the College Orchestra, is a former member of the XIAMEN YOUTH ORCHESTRA.
This has been a wonderful opportunity to bring together two educational communities from our twinned cities, St John's College and the Xiamen Foreign Language School. Each has an outstanding symphony orchestra playing a wide range of concert repertoire.
The orchestra performed very well indeed at their magnificent concert on Monday evening. St John's College is very pleased to welcome Xiamen Youth Orchestra.
 • Girls' Golf practice takes place every Wednesday afternoon from 4-5pm.
Courtesy of Golf Development Wales pupils have the opportunity to attend the Wales Golf Open Tournament at the Celtic Manor Resort.
• Noa Gabay wins 2nd prize in the Year 7-9 Urdd Harp competition! - half term holiday.
 • R14 & R15 Trip to the Urdd Eisteddfod, Swansea - half term holiday.
Miss Rowlands and Mrs Armour took a coach load of the R14 & R15 pupils to the Swansea Urdd Eisteddfod in half term. Everyone had an excellent day experiencing the best of Wales’ youngsters who participated in song, recitation, drama, dance, composing, poetry, arts and crafts competitions. The pupils walked around the ‘maes’ (field) where there were numerous stalls where they purchased things such as Welsh cards, books, jewellery, clothes and food at lunchtime. There was also a fair where they had tremendous fun on the rides. This trip was really worthwhile, providing a great insight into Welsh culture and especially the Welsh language.
May
• Ralph Pompeus (R16) represents Wales at Under 15 European Squash Team Championships and achieves bronze medal - May 2011.
Congratulations to Ralph on this superb achievement!
• Ella Evans (R7) selected for Elite Development Squad for Welsh Gymnastics - May 2011.
After a recent trial Ella Evans has been selected for the Elite Development Squad for Welsh Gymnastics. There are only 5 girls in each year that are chosen in Wales. Congratulations, Ella!
• Junior Enterprise Week raises £300 for Noah's Ark Appeal - Thurs 26 May 2011.
See 'Junior School' page for more details.
On Thursday 26 May a cheque for £300 will be presented to the Noah's Ark Appeal. This money was raised by the children during Enterprise Week in October. A representative from the Children's Hospital in Wales will come along to receive the cheque and to speak about their work.
• R11 Return from Activities trip to Abergavenny - Wed 18-Fri 20 May 2011.
See 'Junior School' page for more details.
R11 have all returned safely from their residential stay in Abergavenny. They enjoyed excellent weather for the activities they undertook. As a group they worked very well together and participated in all tasks with great enjoyment.
The staff at the Centre commented on the politeness of the children who conducted themselves very well.
Well done, R11!
 • R14 pupils awarded certificates for KS3 Mathematics Masterclasses at Glamorgan University - May 2011.
See 'Senior School' page for more details.
Ali J, Jack I, Abhinaba G, James B, Namitha M, Hannah S and Natasha S of R14 proudly show their certificates, awarded for completing the KS3 Mathematics Master Classes at the University of Glamorgan.
 • Positrons Chess Team win promotion to division 3 of East Glamorgan League - May 2011.
St John's Chess Club (SJCC) participates in the East Glamorgan League on a Monday from 7.30pm to 10pm. Congratulations to St John's Positrons (Senior team) who are at the top of division 4 and will be promoted to division 3 in September. Pupils represented the school at this level are: Karthik Kumar, Tom Boocock, Abhinaba Guha and Aditya Nanapaneni.
• Early Years & Infants Newsletter: /f/IS_Newsletter_May_2011.pdf
 • R12 History Trip to Chepstow Castle and Chepstow Museum - Mon 16 May 2011.
See 'Senior School' page for more details.
R12 historians have had a thoroughly enjoyable trip to Chepstow Castle and Chepstow Museum, including a guided tour by a Norman knight who gave fascinating demonstrations of Medieval weapons, armour and many aspects of daily life in the Castle. The pupils then had some free time to explore the many passageways and staircases of this imposing and atmospheric castle. Following lunch and a visit to the gift shop, the girls and boys (and even some staff members!) had great fun reenacting battles with toy wooden swords and bows and arrows.
At Chepstow Museum the children filled in worksheets on historical exhibits which traced the development of Chepstow as a town. It was a wonderful day for both staff and pupils and brought to life much of what we have been studying in class. The girls and boys can be particularly commended for their excellent behaviour throughout the trip.
Mr J. Neville.
• Dominic Yau wins silver medal in U15 80m hurdles at the South Wales and East Wales Track & Field Championships at Leckwith Stadium - Sat 14 May.
Following several months of training, this is a very impressive achievement. Well done, Dominic.
• R12 Theatre Trip - Goodnight Mr Tom - Thurs 12 May 2011.
• R9 History Trip - Llancaiach Fawr - Thurs 12 May 2011.
• R10 & R11 Visit by P.C. Pope - Thurs 12 May 2011.
 • U11 Rugby Team compete at Cardiff Arms Park - Tues 10 May 2011.
The Under 11 Boys Tag Rugby Team have competed superbly at the Tag Rugby festival at Cardiff Arms Park this week. Excellent performances came from Gruff Shewring, Dylan Edwards and Benedict Dimond. The boys played against Llansannor Primary, Y Bont Faen Primary, St David’s Primary and Bishop Childs Primary.
 • R7 Big Pit visit - Tues 10 May 2011.
See 'Early Years & Infants' page for more details.
R7 are studying Welsh History through looking at life and conditions for working people in Blaenafon in the past.
The pupils were amazed to find out how hard life was for children. We had a memorable visit to Big Pit where David, our miner guide, took us on an underground tour. Turning off our lamps gave us an opportunity to experience ‘pitch black’ total darkness. Back at school the children wrote thank you letters and drew charcoal pictures of the pithead.
• R8 & R9 ‘Wonderful Weather’ Geography trip - Tue 10 May 2011.
• Sam Wink wins British Schools Tumbling Championships! - Sun 8 May 2011.
• Georgia Wink competes in Women's Compulsory Levels in Birmingham - May 2011.
Georgia Wink was recently selected to represent Wales and competed in the Women's Compusory Levels in Birmingham. This competition is the elite pathway in British Gymnastics, and she came 11th individually overall - an outstanding result.
• Sixth Formers Raise Money for Japan - May 2011.
Sixth Formers have been selling personalised keyrings to raise money for Japan, raising a total of £288.68. Particular thanks to Nao Yamamoto (U6th) for organising fundraising.
• Spring Orchestra Concert, School Hall, 7.00pm - Thurs 5 May 2011.
Many congratulations to all of the many musicians involved in the magnificent concert on Thursday evening. Thank you also to the many parents and grandparents who supported the concert. Please click on the following link to view the concert programme:/f/Spring_Concert_2011.pdf
April
• William James (L6th) reaches Everest base camp in Nepal for Marie Curie Cancer Care - April 2011.
During the easter period William James (Lower 6th student) undertook a trek to Everest base camp in Nepal to raise £1000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care. William completed this impressive feat over 16 days during his stay between 13th April the 2nd May, during which he reached heights of around 18,500ft. William is already more than half way towards his £1000 goal. Donations can be made via: http://www.justgiving.com/william-james93.
• The Vatican has appointed the Westminster auxiliary bishop, Bishop George Stack, as Archbishop elect to serve the Archdiocese of Cardiff - Tuesday 19 April 2011.
We warmly welcome him and look forward to singing in his presence at future Cathedral celebrations of the Liturgy.
 • Cathedral Choir Concert at St David’s Hall: Handel Messiah - Tuesday 12 April 2011.
The boys, girls and gentlemen of the Cathedral Choir performed Handel's masterpiece with orchestra to a very large audience at St David's Hall.
 • Trip to RHS Flower Show for R9 Finalists in RHS Wheelbarrow Competition - Fri 8 April 2011. See 'Junior' page for more details.
R9 pupils had a wonderful day at the RHS Flower Show in Bute Park. On their tour of the Show the children met a Victorian flower seller who talked about natural remedies and a member of the Cardiff Bonsai Society who explained about the importance of caring for Bonsai trees. Along the way, the boys and girls also enioyed ice-creams and a spontaneous dance to some live folk music!
 • Nursery topic - 'Fairytales' - Winter 2011. See 'Early Years & Infants' page for more details.
The Nursery topic this term has been 'Fairytales'. The children have been learning about traditional fairytales, castles and dragons. We had a trip to Castell Coch where we found a real princess and we celebrated The Royal Wedding with a Royal Banquet. We even had 2 very special guests!
 • R10 Residential Stay at the Millennium Centre - Tues 5 - Wed 6 April. See 'Junior School' page for more details.
During their two day trip, the pupils explored the Millennium Stadium, visited the Norwegian Church where they did art work, had a behind-the-scenes visit to the Millennium Centre where they learnt many interesting facts about the construction of the building and the art work, and even saw the dressing rooms and costumes. In the evening everyone enjoyed bowling in the Dragon Centre before returning to the Youth Hostel at the Millennium Centre for the night.
The next day geography and maths were on the agenda as well as a visit to the Senedd. The guide at the Senedd commented that our pupils were one of the best groups of children that he had ever escorted.
Before returning to school everyone enjoyed a boat trip around the Bay in brilliant sunshine.
The children conducted themselves very well and were a credit to the school.
Well done, R10!
 • Teri Gee and Matthew Edwards win Dewar Shield with Cardiff U15's Rugby Team - Wed 6 April.
Congratulations to Teri Gee and Matthew Edwards who were part of the Cardiff Schools Under 15’s Rugby Team that won the Dewar Shield by beating Rhondda Schools U15’s 20-10 in the final at the Millennium Stadium. Thanks to all of the parents and pupils who supported the boys on the day.
• R9 Parents’ Assembly See 'Junior School' page for more details.
The R9 parents’ assembly was on 1 April. Even though it was after midday, R9 entertained their parents with April Fool jokes and tricks, bringing a smile to everyone’s face.
This was followed by musical items by budding pianists, violinists and a 'cellist.
Well done, R9!
• Sixth Form Charity Fundraising: Smoothie and Cake sale for LATCH and Cancer Research UK - Tues 5 April.
• Michael Diamond (R13 Cathedral Chorister) sang the treble solos in Mendelssohn's Elijah with Llandaff Cathedral Choral Society alongside former St John's College pupil and professional tenor, Mark Chaundy - Sat 2 April, Llandaff Cathedral, 7.30pm.
 • Sixth Form English trip to Stratford-upon-Avon to visit William Shakespeare's birthplace and to see the RSC production of 'King Lear' at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre - Thurs 31 March. See 'Sixth Form College' page for more details.
March
 • Starlab - Mon 28 March 2011 See 'Junior School' page for more details.
On Monday, 28th March, Techniquest brought their portable planetarium to school and each of the Junior classes had an opportunity to learn almost first-hand about the solar system.
Starlab is a large inflatable dome which was assembled in the Hall. After a short introduction by two very knowledgeable guides from Techniquest the pupils crawled into the dome and enjoyed a presentation on the planets. The most exciting part was when all lights were extinguished in the dome and the top of the dome turned into the night sky.
 • Junior Readathon - March 2011 See 'Junior School' page for more details.
The children have been busy reaching their personal reading goals by fitting in extra reading time and collecting sponsorship money. It has been a pleasure to witness the children’s enthusiasm for reading and their and your efforts in supporting the charities. Over £700 has been raised through all the hard work. This is an incredible result. It will help local children with serious illnesses. This also means that we shall be able to choose books to the value of £100 from Scholastic.
During Readathon the pupils also collected together their favourite jokes and have made a Junior Joke Book that will go on sale for the price of printing the book which is 40p. The school will support the sale of this by making a donation to Comic Relief that also fell within the timescale of the Readathon Challenge. Many of the pupils have used their art and IT skills to produce the book.
Well done to all the Junior pupils.
Mrs C. Loveland (Head of Juniors).
• Lower 6th trip to Oxford / Cambridge Conference at the Millennium Stadium - Wed 23 March.
• Sixth Form Physics Trip to Swansea: Physics Particle Masterclass - Wed 23 March.
The Sixth Formers enjoyed a very informative conference hosted by Swansea University, comprising a day of lectures, practicals and discussion.
 • R15 History Trip to the Imperial War Museum, London - Wed 23 March. See 'Senior School' page for more details.
R15 historians enjoyed an immensely informative day at the Imperial War Museum, including the ‘Blitz Experience’, where an ARP warden led the pupils through a bombed out London street. This was followed by some free time where pupils were able to see exhibits about conflicts involving this country throughout the twentieth century to the present day. It was a wonderful day for both staff and pupils and went a long way to enhancing our understanding of conflicts past and present and their consequences.
 • Sixth Formers take part in National Business and Enterprise Competition, run by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW). See 'Sixth Form College' page for more details.
A group of 6 Sixth Form Economics Students travelled to Oxford to partake in a National Business and Enterprise Competition (BASE) run by the Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales (ICAEW). The event saw the team (Charlotte Camilleri, Macario Chung, James Hodge, Jerry Zhuo, Yinglun Teng and Howard Cheung, all of Lower Sixth) analyse a case study of a business and present their findings in a five minute public presentation. The team performed exceptionally well against immense time pressure and produced an insightful evaluation and a very professional presentation. The team also gained some invaluable careers advice from top firms of accountants exhibiting at the event. The competition was designed to enhance their business and enterprise skills and also give insight into financial careers.
 • R13 Theatre Trip - A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Tues 15 March.
R13 enjoyed an afternoon at the theatre watching Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at the Wales Millennium Centre. This was a lively and energetic production of the comedy, enhanced by the state-of-the-art staging and setting at Wales' newest theatrical venue.
 • Celtic Cup 2011 - Sam Wink: Gymnastics Champion!
On Saturday 11th March Sam represented Wales in the 2011 Celtic Cup held in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He formed part of a 5 strong Under 13 team competing against Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man.
Samuel performed on 6 pieces of apparatus, the Floor exercise, Pommel Horse, Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars and the High Bar. Samuel competed well and was the second highest overall scorer in his team. The team finished in 1st position and Wales are the Celtic Cup champions for 2011.
 • R15 Geography Field Trip: Rivers - Wed 16 March. See 'Senior School' page for more details.
The R15 geography students had a very enjoyable and informative trip to The Ty’r Morwydd Field Study Centre in Abergavenny. From the Talybont reservoir, the pupils climbed the hill to their first site. Three sites were explored on the Afon Caerfanell, which were chosen to represent the upper, middle and lower stages of the river. The pupils produced field sketches and photographs and measured and recorded characteristics, such as width, depth, wetted perimeter, bedload size and shape and velocity. Personal observations are perhaps the most memorable way to bring the textbook to life; to see the river features in their natural surroundings.
Back in the classroom the students are processing the data collected and will analyse the results, draw conclusions and evaluate their investigations. In September the same students will embark on another fieldtrip day to carry out a human geography investigation; this time for their GCSE Controlled Assessment and so their experience now in R15 will be invaluable.
Mrs Waters.
 • Intermediate Mathematical Challenge 2011.
Congratulations to the following students for some outstanding results in the recent competition:
Gold Certificate: Joanna Leigh, Sandeep Karthikeyan, George Thomas, Morgan Foley, Richard Griffith.
Silver Certificate: Dylan Robson, Graeme McCann, Rebecca Stevens, Catrin Taylor, Tom Morris, Anna Jones, Karthik Kumar, Jonathan Tong, Jack Israel, Abhinaba Guha, James Ball, Natasha Sturrock.
Bronze Certificate: Sam Butcher, Chun Yin Choi, Scott Gordon, Emyr Thomas, Lucy Daly, Waseem Jawad, David Birley, Joseph Evans, Max Cliffe, Charlie Hall, Hannah Son, Ali Jaffar, Yuchen Zhu.
Next Round Qualifiers: George T (R15) and Jack I (R14)
Good luck, both!
Mrs Regan.
• Cardiff Schools Under15’s Rugby success.
Congratulations to Matthew Edwards and Teri Gee who have both starred in Cardiff’s semi final victory over Llanelli Schools on Wednesday 16 March. The win puts the boys into the final against Swansea Valley which is being played at the Millennium Stadium on 8th April. We will be organising a school trip to go and support them. Please watch this space for details.
PE Department.
• Ballet Success for Sophie Nethercott (R15).
Congratulations to Sophie who got through to a performance of Coppelia with English Youth Ballet. Only 20 dancers were chosen out of approximately 70. The audition took place in The New Theatre (Cardiff) and lasted 2 hours. Sophie will experience casting and a photo shoot in May and the show takes place in July. Early booking recommended.
http://www.englishyouthballet.co.uk/productionscoppelia.html
 Red Nose Day Cake Sale - Fri 18 March, Dining Room.
By popular demand, St John's College pupils organised a Cake Sale and a variety of actvities - Joke Factor, sponsored sing-along and sponsored skipping (to name just a few) in the Dining Room to raise money for Red Nose Day. The day was a great success and hugely enjoyed by all the pupils. We had a magnificent response to our cake sale and raffle. Mrs Brown would like to thank all those who generously donated cakes and raffle prizes. The total amount raised so far is £1,150. We are expecting to raise extra funds this week from the sale of the joke book produced by pupils in the Junior Department. Congratulations and well done to everyone involved!
Mrs Brown.
• UWCM Open Day 'Science in Health 2011' for Lower 6th students - Thurs 17 March.
• Ross Lisney-Wilson (R14) has gained a very high distinction in grade 5 bassoon - congratulations Ross.
• World Maths Day & World Spelling Day 2011 success - Wed 2 MarchThank you and well done to all those pupils who took part in the World Maths Day and World Spelling Day competition. Congratulations to the following pupils who performed very well in the practice and actual event:
Dylan Edwards, Shaili Kadambande, Aditya Joshi, Patrick Nielsen, Nicholas Daly, Joel Neelankavil, Robert Field, Anthony Smith, Marco Aldridge, Harini Somasekar, Olivia Montgomery, Nithin Michael, Aron Amal-Calist, Raisah Rahim, Edward Williams, Niamh Field, Suyash Agarwal, Charles Williams, Gwennan Shewring, Chirag Goyal, Eleanor South, Jack Aldridge, Joshua Wright, Amber Knappe, Jasmine Son and Catrin Dimond.
 • Sam Wink wins gold medal in Welsh Schools Gymnastics Competition (U12) - Fri 4 March.
See 'Sports News' page for more details.
• Welsh Gymnastics champions, Samuel and Georgia Wink, have great success at national finals!
Please click the following links to see videos of outstanding performances by Sam and Georgia:
/f/sam_rings.flv
/f/georgia_floor.flv
Congratulations to Samuel and Georgia Wink, who each gained 1st place in the recent Welsh Gymnastics Competitions (19 February 2011). Georgia came first and is now the Welsh Compulsory Level 4 champion and as a result has now been selected to compete in a team for Wales in the British Finals at the end of April. Samuel is yet again the U12 Welsh Champion. Samuel will compete in Ireland for Wales on 12th March.
 • Choir Schools Association Sports Festival at Llandaff Cathedral - Wed 2 March.
On Wednesday 2 March, the girl and boy Cathedral Choristers took part in an immensely enjoyable day of football, netball and choral evensong, hosted this year, by Llandaff Cathedral School. Congratulations to the boys who reached the final of the Football Plate Cup and to the girls who performed very well against strong competition in the netball tournament. The choristers sang splendidly with the 150 choristers from the cathedral choirs of Bristol, Exeter, Hereford, Llandaff, Wells, Worcester, and the choristers of Tewkesbury Abbey and Magdalen College, Oxford.
 • Junior Eisteddfod - Tues 1 March. See 'Junior School' page for more details.
To celebrate St David's Day, the Junior School enjoyed an Eisteddfod on the morning of March 1st. The standard of competition this year was particularly high; Music, recitation, written work, art and handicrafts presented the judges with difficult decisions.
This year the Bard was Robert Field who had the highest score. There were three runners up: Dylan Edwards, Ben Dimond and Patrick Neilson. The winning House was De La Salle. Congratulations to everyone who took part.
• Middle School Eisteddfod - Tues 1 March
Mostyn house were deserving winners of the Middle School Eisteddfod this year. Dominie Patel won the prestigious bard competition winning the most points scored from R12, R13 and R14. Other winners included Jack Mann in the English competition, Noa Gabay playing the harp in the music competition and Soroya Alburquerque in the maths competition. A fun and exciting afternoon for all – da iawn! Thank you for all teachers for their thorough preparation.
• Kate Gildersleve (R16) selected for the U17 Wales Netball European Squad 2011.
Kate is one of only three girls in the whole of the Cardiff and the Vale area to reach the European Squad. Many congratulations to Kate on this outstanding achievement. http://www.welshnetball.co.uk/under17s.htm
February
 • Cathedral Choir tour to Paris including a concert at Nôtre Dame Cathedral and The Madeleine - Wed 16 - Fri 18 February 2011:
It was a magnificent trip, and the choir sang superbly before an audience of well over 400 at the Madeleine, and an estimated audience of 1000 at Nôtre Dame. There were so many other highlights from the excursions too, including the amazing views from the top of the Arc de Triomphe, and the wonderful cruise on the River Seine. A diary of the trip will follow.
- see 'Music and Performance' page for details.
• Senior pupils have been entered for World Maths Day 2011 and are currently attending Royal Institute Mathematics Masterclasses.
- see 'Senior School' page for details.
• Joe Holmes (R16) crowned overall winner of the Cardiff Schools Climbing Championships.
Joe not only came out on top in his age category (Under 18), but also scored the highest out of any of the 227 competitors. Joe trains with the Cardiff-based Boulders Club and we are delighted that he was able to use his talents to represent the school. Congratulations, Joe.
• Junior Swimming Gala at Pentwyn Leisure Centre, 9.30am - 1.00pm - Tues 8 February 2011 Results: /f/Junior_Swimming_Gala_2011.pdf
• Junior School Newsletter: /f/JS_Newsletter_Feb_2011.pdf
 • St John's Sixth Formers reach Welsh Final of Cambridge Union Schools Debating Competition - Sat 29 January 2011
On Saturday 29 January, Elnaz S & Arvind K (Team A) and Idrees A &Ying T (Team B) travelled to Pontyclun to compete in the Cambridge Union Schools Debating Competition hosted by Y Pant Comprehensive School. Team A, Elnaz & Arvind, performed outstandingly well and reached the fiercely contested Welsh final. In her first ever public debate, Elnaz should be particularly commended for this outstanding achievement. Congratulations to all of the students who took part.
- see 'Sixth Form College' page for details.
January
• Christmas Concert and Awards Ceremony - Tues 14 Dec 2010
The evening witnessed outstanding performances from the Concert Orchestra of Wagner Overture to Meistersinger, Jerry Zhuo (L6th Music student) Adagio, Massenet Meditation of Thaïs, Bizet Entr'acte to Carmen, Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2, Movt. 2 and Brahms Academic Festival Overture as well as performances by the Cathedral Choirs, Sixth Form Close Harmony, the Training Orchestra, the Flute Choir, chamber ensembles and a selection of solo items. Please click on the following link for the concert programme: /f/Christmas_Concert_&_Awards_Ceremony_Dec_2010.pdf
• Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2, Movt. 2 performed by the Concert Orchestra at the Christmas Concert and Awards Ceremony
(Piano solo - Harrison D (Upper Sixth Form student, who has recently gained an unconditional offer to study Law at Oxford University) : http://www.rachman.stjohnscollege.info/
• Junior Girls' Choir trip to Cinderella at the New Theatre - Wed 19 January
• Middle School Newsletter: /f/MS_Newsletter_Jan_2011.pdf
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• R12 Trip to Senedd and Millenium Centre