St John Vianney School

Contents

• Headteacher's Message
• Key information and Dates for your Diary
• Lunches
• Stars of the Week
• Highlights of the Week
• Our Catholic School
• Celebrating Our "Outstanding" Catholic Schools Inspection Report
• Useful Information
• Links to Our Website and Social Media

Headteacher's Message

Dear Parents and Carers,   I do hope you and your families are keeping well in the extreme heat we have had this week? The pupils in school have coped really well. We have had another good week in school, despite the challenges the very hot and humid weather brings.   The staff have today had an INSET day in school; an opportunity to undertake some whole school staff training with a focus on the use of AI in lessons, Performance Management and the final part of our annual ‘TeamTeach’ training, which provides staff with enhanced behaviour management skills. It has been a really useful day in school. I have now attached the Catholic School's Inspection Report to this newsletter. It really is a fantastic read and one we are very proud of. It reflects well on our school community and we are thrilled that we achieved grade 1 'outstanding' in each area of the framework. I'm sure you will enjoy reading the excellent report.   We continue now to be busy with our planning for September 2026, ensuring we end the school well on July 24th and in being ready for the new building handover in August.  End of Year reports are now being compiled and should be ready to send out in mid-July to all parents and carers.   In the remaining 4 weeks left of this final half term we have planned a number of events and activities for pupils to be involved in, which we know the CYP will engage with and enjoy. These include;  

• ZINES Literacy Deep learning Day June 30th
• Year 11 Work Experience RHS Bridgewater 1st July
• Year 9 Work Experience 8th and 15th July Holiday Inn
• Year 7 Work Experience at the Lalley Centre 7th July
• D of E Expedition 16th and 17th July
• Leavers Mass and celebration 17th July Chapel 1.30pm

  Transition Week 20th July

• End of Year reward trips Monday 20th July (from 10am)
• End of term Mass at St Anne’s Church 10.30am Wednesday 22nd July. Parents are very welcome to join us at the Church.
• KS3 Festival 1.30pm Wednesday 22nd July
• Sports afternoon Thursday 23rd July P4-6
• Summer break starts Friday 24th July at 1.30pm

  We are finishing school at 1.30pm on Friday 24th July for the summer break. We are currently liaising with the LEA transport teams, who are being asked to come earlier that day. If there are any issues with transport that day we will inform parents in advance to help to arrange earlier collection of CYP.   I hope you have lovely weekend,   Yours sincerely,  Mr A Moloney, Headteacher

Key information and Dates for your Diary

Dates for Your Diary

• Fri 26th June 2026 - All Day - INSET Day - school closed for pupils
• Wed 22nd July 2026 - End of term Mass at St Anne's Church at 10.30am - Parents are very welcome to join us at the Church.
• Fri 24th July 2026 - School closes for Summer Break at 1.30pm
• Thu 20th Aug 2026 - GCSE results day

Key Info

Allergies

Please be aware that we have a number of pupils in school with severe nut allergies. To reduce the risk of exposure for these young people, we aim to keep the school nut free. In order to support us with this we kindly ask that you:

• Do not give children nuts or nut products in their packed lunches.
• Do not give nuts, nut products or snacks/bars containing nuts for break time snacks.
• Do not send cakes or food items, containing nuts, in to school for birthday celebrations, cake sales or events.

Thank you for your support.

Lunches

Week commencing Monday 29th June 2026:

Stars of the Week

• Class 1 Mrs Jordan - Caleb - For having a standout week.
• Class 2 Miss Walsh - Nico - For great work in ICT.
• Class 3 Mr Healey - Lucas - For showing improved attitude and behaviour.
• Class 4 Mrs Garfin - Isabelle - For great progress in SALT and always doing her best.
• Class 5 Mr Whelan - Ben - For improved social interactions with his peers.
• Class 6 Miss Shaw - Daniyal - For coping really well at his two transition sessions.
• Class 7 Miss Graham - Lee - For being an excellent ambassador for school off-site.
• Class 8 Mrs Wood - Leon - For showing a positive attitude towards learning and putting great effort in all week.
• Class 9 Mr Donovan - Charlie - For being kind and thoughtful to his peers.
• Class 10 Mr Wood - Jon Paul - For supporting his peers to make the right choices and making the right choices himself.
• Class 11 Miss Sherwin - Evie - For a positive transition morning at College.
• Class 12 Miss Lord - Harley - For dealing with change well and also being flexible.
• Class 13 Mr Kanakides - Amanda - For being a good friend and member of class.
• Class 14 Miss Wilkinson - Aliyah - For having a great week and trying really hard to complete work independently.

Employee of the Week

Congratulations to Mr Harris!

Highlights of the Week

Our Catholic School

Our spiritual focus in SJV this week

"If you love me keep my commandments. A new commandment I give you; is to love one another as I have loved you"

- Jesus

We continue to nurture our Catholic ethos through our weekly staff reflection and Mass, where we come together in prayer to share God’s love, offering one another comfort, strength and support. These moments are a valued part of our week, helping us to reflect and grow together in faith. Class 2 and 6 recently had a very special opportunity to visit Father Nick’s home, the Just Youth Centre, for the first time. The pupils had a wonderful experience, enjoying time away from the usual timetable to reflect on their first year at St John Vianney. It was a joyful and meaningful visit, and we are grateful to Father Nick for welcoming both classes so warmly. As we move towards the end of the school year, we are beginning to prepare for our Leavers’ Mass. This is always a significant and emotional occasion in our school calendar, both a celebration of our students’ achievements and a chance to send them forward with our prayers and blessings. It is truly a bittersweet moment for our whole community. In RE lessons, students continue to explore the theme of God within world religions, an area they themselves chose to study. It has been wonderful to see such enthusiasm for learning about different faiths and cultures. Key Stage 3 are studying Hinduism, Key Stage 4 are exploring Islam and Key Stage 5 are learning about Buddhism. Across all key stages, students are particularly enjoying learning about the rich variety of religious festivals and traditions, deepening their understanding of the wider world and the importance of respect and inclusion.

Mrs Garfin

Spotlight

Celebrating Our "Outstanding" Catholic Schools Inspection Report

We are delighted to share the wonderful news that St John Vianney RC School has been judged Outstanding in all areas in our recent Catholic Schools Inspectorate report, following the inspection on 3rd and 4th June 2026. We received the highest possible grade; Grade 1 - Outstanding, for Overall Effectiveness, as well as for Catholic Life and Mission, Religious Education, and Collective Worship. Inspectors praised St John Vianney as a school that truly lives its mission by celebrating the gifts of every member of its community. They recognised our unique and highly successful commitment to meeting the specialist needs of our pupils and highlighted the strong partnerships between Church, school and home. The report also noted that Catholic social teaching is at the heart of all we do. The report celebrates our pupils’ kindness, respect, faith and sense of community, describing their behaviour as “first-class.” It also praises the dedication of staff, governors, leaders and our chaplaincy team in creating a nurturing, inclusive and Christ-centred environment, where every young person is valued and encouraged to flourish. In Religious Education, inspectors found that pupils are motivated, curious and well supported to achieve the best possible outcomes. Collective Worship was also recognised as a real strength, with pupils taking part meaningfully in prayer, liturgy, music, scripture and reflection. We are incredibly proud of this achievement and grateful to our pupils, families, staff, governors, chaplaincy team and wider community for their continued support. This Outstanding judgement reflects the faith, care and dedication that make St John Vianney such a special place. Parents and carers can read the full report here: View the Catholic Schools Inspection Report Congratulations to the whole St John Vianney community - Outstanding in every area!

Useful Information

Stay Safe in the Hot Weather

As the temperatures rise, it’s important that everyone in our school community takes extra care to stay safe and healthy in the hot weather. Spending time outdoors can be lots of fun, but too much sun can be harmful. One of the most important ways to protect your skin is by using sun cream. Always apply a high SPF sunscreen (SPF 30 or above) before going outside, and remember to reapply it regularly—especially after playing, sweating, or getting wet. It’s also important to wear a hat to protect your face and head, and light, loose clothing to keep cool. Try to stay in the shade during the hottest part of the day, usually between 11am and 3pm. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated—bring a refillable water bottle to school if you can. Teachers and staff will help make sure everyone stays safe, but we can all do our part by remembering these simple steps. Let’s enjoy the sunny weather while taking care of ourselves and each other! Stay safe and have fun!

Online Safety Hub

Developed by a team of world-renowned Online Safety Experts, the Hub is designed to engage and align the community on online safety and wellness by providing up-to-date and evidence-based information to all key stakeholders of a child’s life. Parents will find a rich library of helpful resources, including app reviews, how-to guides and advice on an array of online safety topics. Click here to visit our Online Safety Hub for more useful tips and advice.

Click on the following link to open a directory of useful links and information about facilities, activities and support available to you and your young person: INFORMATION DIRECTORY

- Mrs J Griffin, Family Liaison Officer, Deputy Safeguarding Lead.