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16:52 PM - 19 Dec 2024

St John's closes for the Christmas recess and we look forward to welcoming pupils and staff on Monday 6th January 2025. Wishing everyone a very happy and holy Christmas pic.twitter.com/WNtjeHNe1n— StJohnsAberdare () December 19, 2024

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20:25 PM - 18 Dec 2024

Throughout this week, pupils and staff have been exploring the true meaning of Christmas with reading, music and prayer. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Carol Service this evening pic.twitter.com/qtvVjSRRjA— StJohnsAberdare () December 18, 2024

06:35 AM - 17 Dec 2024

The Carol Service due to take place at St Fagans will now take place in the school hall. Wednesday 18th December at 6pm.— StJohnsAberdare () December 17, 2024

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20:45 PM - 13 Dec 2024

Year 13 student and Head Boy, Dylan, attended the WJEC Innocation Awards in the Senedd yesterday. With over 1,000 students undertaking AS design and technology last year, this is a highly competitive field. We are proud that Dylan secured second place. Congratulations, Dylan! 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/FTX7orfoKO— StJohnsAberdare () December 13, 2024

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14:25 PM - 12 Dec 2024

Year 12 helping prepare for Company at Christmas which is held in our school on Christmas Day. pic.twitter.com/e0rDrt7yuf— Mrs Long () December 12, 2024

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11:55 AM - 11 Dec 2024

We look forward to welcoming pupils, family, staff and friends to our Christmas Carol Service, which takes place at St Fagan's Church, Aberdare at 6.00pm pic.twitter.com/c5l81tkJNC— StJohnsAberdare () December 11, 2024

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14:44 PM - 10 Dec 2024

Thank you to all pupils/parents/carers of for their generous donations for Company at Christmas. Your generosity will help so many. pic.twitter.com/SLnrtY3CqO— Mrs Long () December 10, 2024

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10:01 AM - 10 Dec 2024

Fantastic to see Year 10 pupils develop their CPR skills as part of their ASDAN qualification. Invaluable skills 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/O6bWufwkJk— Marc Belli () December 10, 2024

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20:01 PM - 20 Nov 2024

Tomorrow All welcome. pic.twitter.com/aW3jTAZOvX— Mrs Long () November 20, 2024

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18:06 PM - 20 Nov 2024

It has been a pleasure to take part in the Christmas Card Appeal this year. As a school community we have gathered approximately 500 cards which have been filled with festive messages by staff and pupils for isolated elderly people in our community. pic.twitter.com/9qRZGlKFp0— SJB Literacy and Numeracy () November 20, 2024

Sport and Extra-Curricular

At St John's we aim to provide a broad range of extra-curricular activities to help stimulate students' minds and support healthy lifestyles. 

Sport 
We strive to provide all members of the school with opportunities to participate, whether in the form of recreational clubs or competitive inter-school activities. There are a number of clubs available for students of all abilities co-ordinated by staff at both lunch time and after school. Many students have used these as a platform to compete against other schools and gain representative honours at both regional and national level. 

Educational Visits
Each year the school organises an expansive variety of educational visits and trips, which range from local day visits to residential visits abroad. Regardless of the distance travelled or duration spent, our primary aim is to provide students with opportunities beyond the classroom to develop their skills and broaden their knowledge of the world which they live in. Many departments also regularly organise subject specific visits, aimed at enhancing pupils' understanding of the topics being covered and the wider world of work. 

Creative and Expressive Arts
There are plenty of opportunities for students to develop their skills and talents in creative and expressive arts. The school choirs and orchestra are integral to the life of the school and there are numerous clubs and opportunities for students to illustrate their art work at various public events.

Duke of Edinburgh
At school, pupils have the opportunity to achieve the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, at various levels. A Duke of Edinburgh skills day celebrates the work of pupils and staff in the summer term of each year.

"The varied enrichment programme and extra-curricular activities provide valuable opportunities for pupils to enhance their physical and mental health" (Estyn)