Dear Parents/Carers,

As we approach the end of the term (we are now within our final fortnight), we want to share with you some key information regarding the summer term. Much is aimed at Year 11: parents of younger years will hopefully find this useful in learning what to expect in the future. We also have information to share regarding summer uniform expectations and also more sporting and stage successes to celebrate too. 

Year 11 Applying for Post 16
Last Friday, over 150 of our Year 11 students joined Mr Thomas (Head of Post 16) and Mr King in the common room for the launch of the application window for our Post 16 courses in September. A letter to our Year 11 parents was also sent informing them of the process too, so they can support their child when applying at home. More information regarding our Post 16 offer and application process is also available on our website. 

Year 11 Study Leave & Final Day of School 
Our exam countdown has been underway for some time now, and we are almost reaching single figures regarding the number of school days left before Year 11’s first exam. Again, last Friday we sent a letter to all parents detailing the expectations for next term regarding attendance to school and study leave. Once study leave does begin on Monday 2nd June, we ask you to encourage your child to attend school for revision sessions and BTEC coursework completion. 

Year 11 Record of Achievement (ROA) Ceremony 
Please find attached the reminder letter with all arrangements for the Record of Achievement ceremony on Friday 27th June 2025. This was first sent out in December.  Students have been reminded that they need to email our school’s info@stjuliansschool.co.uk account letting us know their vehicle details (eg. their limos). More information regarding families attending the site will be shared in June ahead of the big event. 

Post 16 Study Leave and Year 12 Teaching Dates
Post 16 teaching ends for both Year 12 and Year 13 on Friday 9th May and students can then begin their study leave. Like for Year 11, we do encourage students to attend school for revision sessions ahead of their exams and also if they still have outstanding coursework for BTEC subjects and the Welsh Bacc.  Letters have also been sent home for both years and can be accessed here: Year 12 letter and Year 13 letter. 

Summer Uniform
With the weather starting to warm up, we have received some queries from students regarding our uniform policy. We understand that comfort and practicality are key considerations for students during warmer months, so too is affordability for families. As such, we do not have a different uniform in the summer, and have the same expectations all year round: any student wishing to wear a skirt must wear black tights. However, they may instead opt to wear trousers or tailored shorts (without tights). These can be purchased in store and online in boys and girls departments in high street stores and a number of supermarkets. More details are being shared with students in our fortnightly Information for Students presentation this week. 

Sporting Success - British Schools Trampolining Finals
Congratulations to Eleri Davies, Evie Forrest and Millie Forrest on achieving 5th place in the Elite 10 –14 Girls Team competition. Following success in the Welsh Championships and Central Zonal finals, the team progressed into the finals representing St Julian’s School and Wales. Against stiff competition, the girls performed brilliantly, and we are very proud of their final placing in the British Championships.

School Production - Blood Brothers
Our school production of Blood Brothers will be taking place from Tuesday 1st April until Thursday 3rd April. This is set to be an excellent production with rehearsals well underway. Please click on the link to purchase tickets.

And finally ...
Please contact the school if you have any general queries. The school phone lines are open from 0800 to 1600 (1530 on Fridays) on 01633 224490 or email on info@stjuliansschool.co.uk. For  more specific queries related to your child, you may contact your child’s progress leader (email addresses are on the school website). Updates are also posted on our Instagram and X accounts: @stjuliansschool 
 

Yours faithfully,

Mrs A Newton & Miss S Hook
Co-Acting Headteachers