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09:00 AM - 9 Jan 2025

Congratulations to the students and who have collected GCSE mathematics or numeracy results this morning. This gives students a strong platform to build upon and we are very proud of their achievements. Overall, a tremendous performance by…— Marc Belli () January 9, 2025

14:23 PM - 5 Jan 2025

After a restful Christmas break, we look forward to welcoming all pupils and staff back to school tomorrow for the start of the spring term. Remember to pack for week 2— StJohnsAberdare () January 5, 2025

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11:36 AM - 25 Dec 2024

We are proud supporters of ‘Company at Christmas’, which celebrates its 10th year of spreading joy and happiness to others. The selfless dedication and compassion of the volunteers helps make a difference to so many, who may otherwise feel alone 🙌🏻 https://t.co/0JHtfiC8EN— StJohnsAberdare () December 25, 2024

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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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14:39 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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06:43 AM - 11 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

Governing Body

The Governing Body at St John's is made up of 21 members, with a wide variety of experience. Governors work closely together with the Executive Headteacher, the leadership team and staff to help formulate the aims and policies of the school.

St John's is a Voluntary Aided School. This means religious education and worship is led through the Christian faith and that we are able to apply specific requirements for student entry and staff appointments. The governing body is responsible for the costs of external building repairs. The Church in Wales is our founding body and appoints the majority of governors, known as 'Foundation' Governors. The governing body is a vital part of the leadership of the school and our role in developing the work of the school as a church school is independently inspected. The Executive Headteacher, staff and governors work as a united team dedicated to realising a shared Christian vision for the school.

As set out in law, no individual governor has any over-arching authority within the governing body. Each sub-committee has delegated powers awarded by the governing body as a whole. However, the chair of governors has the authority to answer letters and liaise with the Executive Headteacher to deal with emergencies without recourse to the full governing body.

The Full Governing Body meets four times per year. 

Composition of the Governing Body (2024-25)

Fr Matthew Gibbon

Angela Clarke

Reverend Peter Godsall

Reverend Richard Green

Alun Jones

Adam Hollidge

Jeannette Poole

Reverend Philip Leyshon

Nicola Bennett

Mair Evans

Vacancy

Vacancy

Foundation Governor (Chair of Governors)

Foundation Governor (Vice Chair)

Foundation Governor

Foundation Governor

Foundation Governor

Foundation Governor

Foundation Governor

Foundation Governor

Foundation Governor

Foundation Governor

Foundation Governor

Foundation Governor

Marc Belli

Executive Headteacher (Ex officio)

Cllr Gareth Jones

Cllr Tina Williams

Local Authority Governor

Local Authority Governor

Neil Vaughan

Carole Ann Wright

Spencer Jones

Parent Governor

Parent Governor 

Parent Governor 

Graham Williams

Catherine Crellin

Josh Davies

Staff Governor (Teaching Staff)

Staff Governor (Teaching Staff)

Staff Governor (Support Staff)

Sarah Speirs

Clerk to Governors

 

"The governing body shows a strong commitment to supporting all areas of the school's work" (Estyn)