SJA Guidance Dept

St John's Academy Guidance Department

[SJA Guidance Dept @SJA_SfP]

Today our first group of S1s began working through the Gen+ skills programme. An excellent online platform, easy to use and the pupils were all engaged! @genplus_ @st_johnsacademy

[SJA Guidance Dept @SJA_SfP]

The Parent Employment Support Fund is an initiative aimed at helping parents to get back into work after a career break or to advance in their chosen careers. Funding and support is available. To discuss eligibility please contact Susan or Magda on 07917 588399 @st_johnsacademy

[St John's RC Academy @st_johnsacademy]

Well done to all of our Tutor Groups for taking part in the BHM competition. Here are our three winning 'doors.' #BHM #SeekTheGood

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Some of our S3 pupils are attending their retreat this morning at St John's Parish for a day of reflection, prayer and games with @netministries @NETScotland #SeektheGood

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Since this is Black History Month, tutor groups have been spending time researching and discovering more about the achievements of black people. Stay tuned to see what our pupils have created. FM @st_johnsacademy #BlackHistoryMonth #SeekTheGood

[SJA Guidance Dept @SJA_SfP]

Thank you so much to @reubenljoseph for accepting the invitation to speak to all of our pupils today. His story and the advice he shared in his message were inspiring. #BlackHistoryMonth #SeekTheGood

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[St John's RC Academy @st_johnsacademy]

Tomorrow is change of timetable for all S1-3 pupils and any S4 pupils not on exam leave. Please report to your tutor group class at 850am where you will receive your new timetable. Senior Management and Guidance staff will be available in the street area for any recoursing.

[SJA Guidance Dept @SJA_SfP]

Yet more skills were gained yesterday at our Makaton course for our S4s as part of our Skills Academy. Focused on the importance and challenges of communication. Great skill to have! @st_johnsacademy

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Thank you @MsAnnaDevitt for delivering day 1 of the Comedy & Confidence award to our S4s. The students had an incredible day and were pushed out of their comfort zones. Can't wait for next week for some rapping!😀 @st_johnsacademy

[SJA Guidance Dept @SJA_SfP]

Thank you to our partners at @PerthCollegeUHI, @EY_foundation and @ssejobs for delivering our Careers Conference today. Our S4 students also had mock interviews which went very well and will help prepare them for next steps @st_johnsacademy

[SJA Guidance Dept @SJA_SfP]

On Friday comedian Anna Devitt will be in to deliver the Comedy & Confidence award to S4 pupils. This is a fantastic opportunity to boost confidence and communication while gaining qualifications. If interested please see Mr McLaughlin ASAP @st_johnsacademy

[SJA Guidance Dept @SJA_SfP]

Our Careers Conference will take place on Wednesday 11th May involving speakers from businesses and Perth College, and students will be given a Mock Interview. All S4s not on exam leave should attend - but any interested S5 / S6 students also very welcome! @st_johnsacademy

[SJA Guidance Dept @SJA_SfP]

Retail and Social Media Assistant vacancy! New Perth Business Popfox is looking for a friendly and creative individual to support the business with social media, interior design and merchandising etc. https://t.co/p6IFRGUSTs see Mr McLaughlin if interested @st_johnsacademy

[SJA Guidance Dept @SJA_SfP]

Our S4 students with no exam leave this week will be undertaking an online Personal Development Award from Tuesday - Thursday. They will be the first in the country to trial this online method! @st_johnsacademy

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Great to be able to enjoy a trip to Blair Drummond Safari Park with our S3s who had a great day! FM @BlairDrummondSP #SeekTheGood #FeelsLikeSummer

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Congratulations to S4 student Brandon Marnie who has been awarded a flying scholarship this summer with Perth-based charity Take Off. What a fantastic opportunity, and one we've no doubt Brandon will make the most of! @st_johnsacademy

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Looking forward to welcoming all our pupils back tomorrow morning at our usual time for our fourth and final term. We hope you all had a restful Easter holiday. #Fairness #Achievement #Respect #Love

[SJA Guidance Dept @SJA_SfP]

*Urgent* Please note that any pupil who has chosen a Perth College course as part of their school timetable next year must complete an online application by 31st March. Please contact guidance if you need help. https://t.co/bWsNzXtVP6 @st_johnsacademy

[SJA Guidance Dept @SJA_SfP]

Live Active Leisure will be recruiting a Modern Apprentice in Gymnastics Coaching and Development. Please visit https://t.co/sqBCxOis4u for more information, or see Mr McLaughlin / Erni Hamilton if you wish to apply. @st_johnsacademy