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Grants available for projects within our community !!

Are you involved in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector? Would you like to avail of financial assistance for your group or organisation? πŸ’·

Online applications for Capital Project Grants are now open! πŸ“’

For further information go to: πŸ‘‰ https://bit.ly/3K7YCci

#CommunityABC

 

A free online lecture to delve into the history of The Great Irish Famine

Sign up to our free online lecture series starting on Thursday 30 January and learn more about the rippling effects of The Great Famine here in our very own borough, as well as nationally and internationally. With weekly contributions from Lurgan historian, Dr. Gerard MacAtasney, the series runs for five weeks and features a wide variety of expert speakers. For more information and to register your place go to: πŸ‘‰ https://bit.ly/3vVh5Ax #CommunityABC
 

Communications survey πŸ‘‡

The EA are developing a new Communications and Engagement Strategy and are very keen to get your valuable insights, experiences and views in relation to how they can improve communications with you.

This is really important for supporting children and young people and their families throughout their educational journey.
You can access the survey at: 

https://forms.office.com/e/BQ6XnbrwXt

This will take approximately 15 minutes for parents/carers to complete and will close at 16:00 on Friday 31st January 2025.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this request and for helping to help support this important work.

 

 

Help is available for all experiencing cost of living pressure.

Information on where to find help
Information on where to find help
 
Listings and contact numbers etc
Listings and contact numbers etc
 
 

SJBC Cash Call πŸ’°πŸ“ž

β­πŸ’™πŸ’› LESS THAN ONE WEEK TO GO β­πŸ’™πŸ’›

We are launching our Christmas Cash Call again this year, with the intention of trying to raise some much needed funds for the college.

We would ask our entire school community to get behind this fundraising initiative and you never know, you could be a winner with an early cash prize before Christmas πŸ€ž πŸŽ„ πŸŽ

❗Enter via the paypal link - https://paypal.me/SJBCPortadown?country.x=GB&locale.x=en_GB
❗Choose friends and family
❗Ensure you include your name and contact number

Winner will be called on Monday 16th Decembe

 

Applications for Yr8 to SJBC is now available !!

Admissions criteria for applications to Post Primary Year 8 for September 2025 are now live on our website

πŸ“’ It is important that you read the published admissions criteria for each of the schools you wish to list on your application.

βœ”οΈ Applications open on EA Connect on 28 January 2025, and we recommend you list at least four schools in order of preference, including one non-grammar school.

πŸ‘‰ More information on applying is available at www.eani.org.uk/admissions

 

Year 10 Parents Info

Gentle Reminder – Year 10 Parents / Guardians should attend a Year 10 Options Talk this Friday 13th December from 9am followed by a face-to-face Parent Teacher Meeting – Year 10 students should attend also.  Should you require a translator and have not informed our Newcomer Coordinator as yet, please contact the school office.

Community Training

You will find all details below on the variety of courses on offer, as well as dates and venues.

These courses are for leaders of community groups and each course can accept a maximum of two people per organisation.

This initiative is supported through The Executive Office District Council Good Relations Programme.

Available Courses

 

 

PAPYRUS

 

School Cloud

Parent Teacher Meetings on School Cloud.

School Cloud Link: https://stjohnsthebaptist.schoolcloud.co.uk/

Academic Year 2024/2025

Monday 4th November – Year 12 PTM (on School Cloud)

Friday 13th December – Year 10 Options Talk beginning at 9am and face-to-face PTM straight after

Thursday 19th December – Year 8 PTM (on School Cloud)

Friday 7th February – Year 11 PTM (on School Cloud)

Monday 28th April  - Year 9 PTM (on School Cloud)

 

School Cloud Help Sheet

 

Upcoming Events...

Saturday, 18th January 2025
OPEN DAY
Monday, 20th January 2025
School closed in lieu of Open Day
 

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Tomorrow - Saturday 18th January 2025 !

Mark your calendars! Join us for our Open Day on the 18th of January! Explore our facilities, meet our team, and discover what we have to offer. We can’t wait to welcome you! #OpenDay #SaveTheDate #Explore #JoinUs #growthmindset #nolabelsorlimitations

 

P7 Taster Day here at SJBC πŸ’™πŸ’›

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Year 8 Applications 24/25

β­πŸ’›πŸ’™Our Admissions Criteria is now available to view β­πŸ’›πŸ’™

This is important information for the parents and carers of Primary 7 pupils who are seeking to apply for a Year 8 place here in SJBC.

SJBC Criteria 24/25

❗Applications will open for Year 8 students in the New Year, please see the poster below for key dates regarding the admission process, including our Taster Day and Open Day. We are looking forward to welcoming the P7 pupils to the College over the coming weeks.

πŸ“žAs always if you have any questions regarding applications / transition, please contact our school office on 028 3833 4725

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Homework Club for everyone πŸ’›πŸ’™πŸ“š
Homework Club runs every Monday - Thursday from 3.15pm - 4.15pm at Nurture. Everyone welcome!

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