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01/12/23

Some more festive artwork from our design a Christmas Card competition, this time a quirky drawing from Liv in Year 10.#SJLChristmasCountdown2023 pic.twitter.com/Te0qoWepHm

01/12/23

We’ve had some incredible entrants into our design a Christmas Card competition, with 225 entries this year. We will be sharing some of the fantastic designs on our countdown to Christmas over the next few weeks.First up is this gorgeous digital drawing from Charm in Year 10. pic.twitter.com/XTS85kcAl6

01/12/23

The Senior Reading Group have chosen 1984 by George Orwell and Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus for the next meeting - open to ​Year 10, Year 11 and Sixth Form students on Friday 12 January at 1pm in the Library Quiet Study Area. pic.twitter.com/LQ2ekZCogE

30/11/23

UAC band getting Christmas ready - 18 days until the concert! pic.twitter.com/EHZGUnR3Oe

30/11/23

Congratulations to the students in yr8 who were recognised for their effort and achievement this month. pic.twitter.com/fN8YjZkIb8

30/11/23

Year 13 students in A Level Chemistry class were measuring the pH of acids using data loggers as part of their practical assessment. pic.twitter.com/FQZeTwd7xP

30/11/23

2nd round of the Autumn Term Chess competition took place this week. Some very closely contested games and all played in an excellent spirit. pic.twitter.com/fBmTOAsGVP

29/11/23

Year 8 girls Football ⚽️The girls competed in the EFL Utilita Cup at Watford FC, reaching the semis having won 5 games and drawing 1 game. Sadly we lost on penalties in the semi final. The girls played very well and didn’t concede a goal in the whole tournament.👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/I00cQAtsP8

29/11/23

Senior Girls Football produce excellent display despite some absentees to win 5-0 at RPS in the District League. Impressive performances right across the park. pic.twitter.com/E8GT3RN9ZP

29/11/23

Sorting out the very generous donations from the SJL community ready for asylum seekers to collect this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/Y31XCZReou

29/11/23

Lost Property - there are a large number of glasses, pencil cases, keys, headphones and other various objects in reception.Please can students collect items by the end of this term. Any unclaimed items will be disposed of (donated where applicable) at the end of term. pic.twitter.com/r2u82dNNov

29/11/23

If you're thinking of a career in teaching, take a look at the Initial Teacher Training at the Alban TSH in partnership with the National Institute of Teaching - applications for September 2024 are now open. Further details can be found here: https://t.co/a7df9s61zV pic.twitter.com/oB19qK8Jes

28/11/23

Senior Netball🏐This afternoon the senior netball team played the first of three netball games this week. Tonight’s game was against Sandringham, the girls won 16-14. Well done to all the girls who played and POM Katie👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/eJdB3x1dPz

28/11/23

Lost Property - the following item is currently on display in the Dining Hall - it's a black bag of girls clothes from Year 7 PGL which included the reading book.Any unclaimed items will be disposed of (donated where applicable) at the end of term. pic.twitter.com/OiBMKj60W7

28/11/23

Lost Property - the following items are currently on display in the Dining Hall. Any unclaimed items will be disposed of (donated where applicable) at the end of term. pic.twitter.com/Q0NnYrMenP

28/11/23

Year 7 were working on their self portrait designs in Art class, which they will later model out of clay - we can't wait to see their designs in 3D. pic.twitter.com/B65aBNQy4w

27/11/23

Reminder to Year 13 parents that booking for online Parents’ Evening closes tomorrow, Tuesday 28 November, at 6pm. pic.twitter.com/Z3sZ58u5BW

26/11/23

Reminder - the deadline for payment for Christmas Lunch is tomorrow (Monday 27 November), please make payment via ParentPay.

26/11/23

We are so proud of these boys. Finally they taste victory on a rugby field and in fine style. A record of 4 wins & 1 defeat in today’s festival scoring 19 tries in the process. All that training starting to pay off. Massive thank you to Mr Parkin & Mr Allen as well. pic.twitter.com/1IJIREO9ib

26/11/23

Rugby Tournaments 🏉Year 7 - played 5 won 4Year 8 - played 5 won 2Our year 7s got their first wins of the season, seeing their hard work paying off 👏Shoutout to Mr Parkin & Mr Allen for their efforts with the 7s and our incredible parents who turned out in force to support pic.twitter.com/GQTQKB0wtR

24/11/23

Contract extension: confirmed ✅Well deserved, Zach 🙌#CPFC |

24/11/23

Term Date Reminder - school will be closed on Monday 27 November 2023 for our annual occasional day.We look forward to seeing students back in school on Tuesday 28 November. pic.twitter.com/aZcoEVbl0X

24/11/23

Year 13 students in A Level Chemistry class were measuring the pH of acids using data loggers as part of their practical assessment. pic.twitter.com/KxtdT5jlJL

23/11/23

Reminder to Year 7 parents that online Parents’ Evening is taking place this evening. pic.twitter.com/5XpOaHMCL3

23/11/23

Year 11 Netball🏐Well done to the Year 11 netball team in their game against STAHS B team this evening. Outstanding movement up the court and fantastic shooting from all three of the shooters resulted in the final score SJL 30-10 STAHS. POM Poppy 👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/CghECGhPq3

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a challenge open to all young people aged between 14 and 25 years old. There are three levels of the award, Bronze Silver and Gold. SJL is delighted to offer the Bronze Award to students in Year 10.

For Bronze there are four sections to complete. The four sections they must complete are Volunteering, Physical, Skill and Expedition.

The benefits of achieving The Duke of Edinburgh's Award at any level are endless. It’s difficult to list them all here… but you should definitely know how much fun you’ll have and how pushing yourself to do new things will help you to grow in confidence and develop useful skills. Meeting new people will inspire you and lead to lasting friendships. The DofE Award can also give you the edge when you apply for college, university or a job.

Put simply, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is about helping you along the path to a productive and prosperous future. As many of our participants say, it’s life-changing.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is so much more than a 'pat on the back' for completing a programme of activities. It is a recognition of a young person’s successful journey of self-discovery and development, and valued by employers and universities alike for the qualities with which it imbues young people.

Its balanced programme develops the whole person - mind, body and soul, in an environment of social interaction and team working.

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At SJL we are pleased to be offering all students the opportunity to start their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

The applications process is all done electronically now via ParentPay.

Bronze Award

Students in Year 10 are eligible to take part in The Duke of Edinburgh's Bronze Award. Students will have the opportunity to attend an assembly for The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, followed by an information evening for parents. Students will then be invited to register for their award, which will start in September of Year 10. Registration is completed online via ParentPay.

Bronze timescales:

  • Volunteering section: 3 months
  • Physical section: 3 months
  • Skills section: 3 months

Expedition section: lunchtime/after school training sessions, a two day 1 night training expedition and a 2 day 1 night Qualifying expedition.

Students also have to do 3 more months in one of the Volunteering, Physical or Skills sections.

Each section must be completed over the time scale and must show a regular commitment. e.g. 1 hour per week for 3 or 6 months

Assessors

The students will need to find an assessor for each of their three sections - this person must have an interest or expertise in the section and NOT be a family member. The students will meet with their assessor BEFORE they start their section to discuss their aims for the 3 or 6 months. The assessor will then monitor progress and write a report at the end of the time. The report will need to be submitted to eDofE.org/assessor, or photographed and uploaded to the participants eDofE account. Full details and training will be given in lunchtime sessions / assemblies throughout the academic year.

We ask that students make a commitment to complete the three sections BEFORE Easter in the academic year as this ensures that all students who attend the expedition will go onto complete their award.

How much does it cost?

The cost of registering for the award is £80. This covers your welcome pack, an administration charge for the Licenced Organisation and school's administration charge.

If a student is unable to attend the school expedition, there are many other opportunities on offer; full details can be found on the DofE web site. Here you will find a list of Approved Activity Providers (AAPs) who do “open expeditions”. Any student can apply to do these expeditions in their own time and still complete their award with school.

DofE Opportunity Finder

 

The DofE coordinator is Mr Goodman. Their email address is: dofe@sjl.herts.sch.uk

FAQs

Can I do my volunteer (or any other) section as 2 6-hour stints rather than an hour a week?

No. It must be an hour minimum a week for 3 (or 6) months. This is to show ongoing commitment and resilience.

What do I do if my group gets lost during the hike?

If you get lost, you need to work with your group to locate yourselves to get back on track. You will not fail your expedition if you get lost, unless you get to a point where you need someone to come and help you. Techniques for what to do if you get lost will be covered in your training sessions. Ultimately we will have your health and safety as number one priority.

Can I bring my mobile/tablet on expedition?

No. We give you a basic phone to carry in case of emergency.

Quoted from previous participant of the DofE:

“I was worried I’d be bored at camp without my mobile for entertainment. I didn’t want to miss out on anything that was going on social media, but actually while I was there I didn’t think about it. It was really nice to speak to other students face to face rather than through technology, including people that I’d never really spoken to before.”

Will I be able to contact my child during the expedition to see if they’re alright?

No contact with home is allowed on expedition. Staff will have all contact information for parents and will make contact where necessary. No news is good news! Follow us on twitter @SJLDofE for updates during the expeditions!

I follow a strict diet / have extra needs / have a medical condition or disability. Can I do the expedition and do the same rules still apply?

The DofE is an Award that can be achieved by anybody that is willing to make the effort and commitment to it. If you have any concerns, please come and speak to me so we can work together to make your Award successful.

Can I be completing my sections at the same time as each other, or do I have to do one after the other?

You are welcome (actually, encouraged!) to be completing the sections the best way to suit you and your time management. Sections can be completed at the same time, For example, you can do your music lesson hour a week on a Tuesday, and football on a Thursday.

Downloads

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The DofE programme ideas physical 18th May 2022 Download
The DofE programme ideas skills 18th May 2022 Download
The DofE programme ideas volunteering 18th May 2022 Download
Bronze Launch 2023 17th Oct 2023 Download
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