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Christmas Showcase - Wednesday 13th December

Christmas Showcase - Wednesday 13th December

Get ready for a festive extravaganza that will light up your holiday season! The much-anticipated Christmas Showcase is set to take place on Wednesday December 13th, and promises an enchanting evening filled with the spirit of Christmas. This magical event is your ticket to a heart-warming celebration that you won't want to miss. Buy Tickets Here Event Highlights: Time: The festivities kick   Read more


Bosco Hosts: School Choir of the Year 2023

Bosco Hosts: School Choir of the Year 2023

No tickets required. Entrance to the event will be sign posted at the front of the school. We look forward to seeing you there!   Read more


Inspirational talk from Malik Al Nasir

Inspirational talk from Malik Al Nasir

Last month, we had the privilege of hosting the Liverpool Poet, Author, and Cambridge academic, Malik Al Nasir, for an engaging and inspirational session with the students. Mr. Al Nasir's visit was not just an ordinary school event; it was a journey through his extraordinary life, touching on profound topics such as discrimination, race and racism, English and History, slavery, Law, Social   Read more


Christmas Card Competition Time!

Christmas Card Competition Time!

We are looking for students to design this year’s school Christmas card 2023. There will be a prize for the winning entry. Requirements: The St John Bosco Arts College logo needs to be included somewhere on the design The design should include elements from the traditional Christmas story Any medium can be used / please use A4 sized paper for your design All entries should be handed in at   Read more


Salesian School Sleepover in partnership with The Whitechapel Centre

Salesian School Sleepover in partnership with The Whitechapel Centre

On Friday 17 th November we hosted a Salesian Sleepover here in school for students across years 7 & 8. This event coincided with World Day of the Poor and so the focus of the sleepover was around homelessness. 50 of our students took part and were provided with an immersive experience. We know that this does not compare to sleeping outside on the streets, but we wanted to help our young people   Read more


The Glitch - Creative Writing Competition

The Glitch - Creative Writing Competition

A sudden shift, a twist of fate, and bam! Everything changes! What happens when an ordinary day turns extraordinary? What are the effects on the world if one thing is changed forever? What thrilling or terrifying outcomes are unleashed if one mishap alters reality? The possibilities are infinite, which allows you to write about what excites you. These are the questions Young Writers are asking   Read more


Fright Club - Ghost Stories Short Story Competition

Fright Club - Ghost Stories Short Story Competition

From creepy tales, urban legends and supernatural spine-chillers... what lurks in your imagination? A ghost story is a timeless classic style of creative writing and Young Writers are inviting you to write your own short story inspired by things that go bump in the night! You could be inspired by a real place that is rumoured to be haunted, choose a supernatural being to be the star of your   Read more


Self Portrait Poem Challenge

Self Portrait Poem Challenge

The challenge: write a self-portrait poem Have you ever had to do a self-portrait in an art lesson at school? Young Poet’s Network (YPN) are challenging you to write self-portrait poems: you can be as realistic, or as abstract, as you like… Prizes Selected poets will be published on the Young Poets Network and sent an exclusive YPN notebook, as well as poetry goodies including books and   Read more


Lest We Forget - Poetry Competition

Lest We Forget - Poetry Competition

Reflect on the realities of war and conflict, and the hope for peace... Lest We Forget invites 4-18 year-olds to write a poem in any style on the theme of war and peace. Poems can be about your own experiences, or about something you have learnt at school. If budding poets are looking for inspiration, here are some ideas: · The sadness of war · The hope of peace · The courage of soldiers ·   Read more


Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child

This week we have launched Operation Christmas Child, a charity we support every year. Over the years we have sent many shoeboxes filled with gifts for children who are sadly living in war, famine and poverty. Let us do what we do best in our community by reaching out to others in need and help where we can. Please visit their website for more information and what you can and can’t put in your   Read more


Harry Potter Book Day

Harry Potter Book Day

Thursday 12th October 2023 was the official Harry Potter Book Day and the library hosted a Harry Potter celebration with themed activities and a quiz. Students could come in fancy dress or take photos with Harry Potter props. The theme this year was Magical Places. Students created and named their own houses, which resulted in some wonderfully creative team names; The Dumbledores, The Birthday   Read more


AltFest 2023 - only 3 weeks to go!

AltFest 2023 - only 3 weeks to go!

There’s not long to go now until we join together for AltFest 2023 to celebrate our local communities. We have lots planned for the day, and there promises to be plenty of fun activities for all the family. We’re excited to be joining together with Cobalt Housing and a range of community partners, who will also be on hand to give advice and guidance on health, finance and many more topics that   Read more


International Day of the Girl

International Day of the Girl

Thanks to the generous donation of The Reading Agency, Rebel Girls and Nike , we celebrated International Day of the Girl in school with a free book giveaway. Click here to find out more about: International day of the Girl Every student in Year 8 and Year 9 received a copy of Rebel Girls Kick It!   Read more


National Poetry Day

National Poetry Day

National Poetry Day was celebrated in the school on Thursday 5th October. The 2023 theme is 'Refuge'. Students could add their favourite poems to the 'Poet-Tree' in the library, pop-up poetry was posted around school and students recited poems at lunch time for our ‘Poetry Slam’. If you are looking for poetry books to share, The Reading Agency has produced a Poetry booklist to celebrate for   Read more


Formation Friday

Formation Friday

This month, Mrs Tomkins, our Head of RE and Catholic Life, is reaffirming the profound significance of our school's mission statement, in her monthly article "Formation Friday" sent to all staff. Through her efforts, we are reminded of the pivotal role this mission statement plays in guiding us to nurture each and everyone of our students to, empowering them to achieve their fullest potential.   Read more


Local MP visits St John Bosco Arts College 

Local MP visits St John Bosco Arts College 

Pupils at St John Bosco Arts College, Croxteth, welcomed MP for Liverpool West Derby, Ian Byrne, on Thursday, 28 September. Ian visited St John Bosco to speak to pupils about several topics. The visit was arranged by Bosco’s history teacher, Karen McDonnell, following a Year 12 visit to the Houses of Parliament in June 2023. Whilst at the school, Ian was keen to discuss his work on the ‘Right   Read more



I’ve Got a Golden Ticket!

I’ve Got a Golden Ticket!

Every year, on the 13th September, Roald Dahl’s birthday is celebrated through Roald Dahl Day. Roald Dahl published 17 children’s books, 2 rhyme books, plus 2 autobiographies, 2 adult books, 51 adult short stories and more. To celebrate Roald Dahl Day, exclusive limited-edition bookmarks where available for students in the library as well as ‘Golden Tickets’ hidden around the college. Lucky   Read more


ELECTION OF PARENT GOVERNOR

ELECTION OF PARENT GOVERNOR

There are currently two vacancies for a Parent Governors on the Governing Body and I am writing to invite nominations from parents/carers to fill these vacancies. The successful candidates will become full members of the Governing Body and serve for four years with effect from November 2023. To be eligible for election, your child must be a registered student of this college when the   Read more


Happy International Literacy Day 2023!

Happy International Literacy Day 2023!

Literacy is all about being able to read, write and understand. If you are literate, you know what written or printed text or numbers mean. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2015, approximately 757 million adults around the world were illiterate and two-thirds of them (504 million) were women. The theme for International Literacy Day   Read more



Celebrating A-level and BTEC success

Celebrating A-level and BTEC success

We welcomed the class of 2023 for results day, as students and their families came to share in the celebration. This year, the cohort was the largest in Bosco history, with nearly 200 students in the sixth form, a stark increase from five years ago. Bosco’s head girl, Olivia Tinsley, was thrilled to learn she achieved distinction*, A, B after studying criminology, business studies and geography   Read more


Christine Ohuruogu MBE offers words of wisdom to St John Bosco Arts College students at awards celebration

Christine Ohuruogu MBE offers words of wisdom to St John Bosco Arts College students at awards celebration

Former track and field athlete and four-time Olympian, Christine Ohuruogu MBE, joined St John Bosco Arts College at the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral for its annual awards celebration. The Olympic gold medallist addressed the packed cathedral, sharing an inspiring speech with students. Christine said: “People always ask me what my secret to success is and the answer is there is no secret   Read more


St John Bosco Arts College bid farewell to leavers in a special way

St John Bosco Arts College bid farewell to leavers in a special way

St John Bosco Arts College has said goodbye to Year 11 and 13 leavers during a unique school-wide Mass. The Mass, a long-held tradition at the Croxteth-based school, brings students from across each year group together to celebrate and reflect. A total of 1,094 students gathered to mark this special occasion. The Salesian Sisters from the local community also joined the Mass to help celebrate the   Read more


Stuck on what to do this summer?

Stuck on what to do this summer?

Here are our five fun-filled activities for making this summer one to remember!   Read more


A-Level History Visit to London

A-Level History Visit to London

On the eventful day of June 22, 2023, our enthusiastic Year 12 History students embarked on an educational adventure to London, immersing themselves in the rich historical and political landscape of the city. The day began bright and early as the students arrived at The Houses of Parliament. Thrilled by the prospect of witnessing democracy in action, they took their seats in the public gallery to   Read more


City Champions

City Champions

The Bosco Athletics team had a great time at the City Athletics Championships. Taking part in a range of sports from running short and long distances to the jumping and throwing events, students took their event seriously and gave everything they had to their performance. As always, they were a fantastic team, supporting each other and cheering each other on as they stepped up for their chosen   Read more


S​cubba Success

S​cubba Success

Alyvia, a Year 8 student, had an exhilarating half-term holiday as she immersed herself in the crystal-clear blue waters of Thailand. Despite starting her diving journey at the age of 12, just a year ago, Alyvia displayed a natural flair that left her instructors convinced she was destined for greatness in the underwater world. Her inspiration to dive came from a family member who had undertaken   Read more


Dinosaur Day

Dinosaur Day

Friday 30th June 2023 was the first ever DK Dinosaur Day ! Test your knowledge in the All About Dinosaurs Kahoot Course , check out a dinosaur book or pick up free stickers and bookmarks from the library (limited availability, whilst stock lasts). Or you could check out the exclusive videos from real life paleontologist >> Your dinosaur questions answered with Dr Dean Lomax Did   Read more


Summer Reading Challenge

Summer Reading Challenge

Brought to you by The Reading Agency , The 2023 Summer Reading Challenge is powered by Nike and Rebel Girls delivered in partnership with Public Libraries. If you’re taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge , you could get your hands on a free, limited-edition book, Rebel Girls Kick It: World Champions Take the Pitch, and You Can Too! Read on to find out more! The Reading Agency have teamed   Read more


School Diversity Week

School Diversity Week

School Diversity Week is the UK-wide celebration of LGBT+ equality in primary and secondary schools celebrated 26th – 30th June. Drop into the library to pick up a book from the School Diversity Week reading list (attached) or alternatively, Just Like Us has produced a Storytime series for School Diversity Week, where you can watch children’s authors reading from their LGBT+ inclusive books   Read more


Refugee Week

Refugee Week

Refugee Week is an annual festival that celebrates the contributions, creativity and resilience of people seeking sanctuary. It’s been running in the UK since 1998 and is always the week of World Refugee Day (20 June). This year is a big one as it’s the 25th Anniversary. The theme is compassion and everyone is invited to celebrate what compassion looks like in action. To find out more, check   Read more


Windrush Day

Windrush Day

Today marks the 75th Anniversary of Windrush Day . The HMT Empire Windrush ship first docked at Tilbury Docks in Essex on June 22 1948, bringing around 500 people from the Caribbean who answered Britain's call to help rebuild the country after the Second World War. Want to find out more? BBC Newsround has a short video you can watch: What is the Windrush Generation? The British Library has   Read more


National Writing Day

National Writing Day

Calling all young writers, school staff, parents/guardians and everyone else — grab your pens, pencils or laptops and make your voices heard this National Writing Day! Anyone can take part in the annual celebration of writing for pleasure and self-expression — at home, school, work, wherever. Use the free activity (attached) to inspire your creativity and share your writing online using   Read more


OPEN EVENING

OPEN EVENING

This is where it starts - Thursday 21st September 4pm - 7pm - Come and see what it's like to be a student at St John Bosco Arts College.   Read more


Help your school #rebuildthelibrary – plus win a £100/€120 National Book Token for yourself!

Help your school #rebuildthelibrary – plus win a £100/€120 National Book Token for yourself!

This summer, National Book Tokens are offering five schools the chance to start rebuilding their libraries by inviting teachers, parents, carers and communities to nominate their school for their big prize draw. Each winning school will receive £1,000 in National Book Tokens and a year’s free membership to the School Library Association – PLUS one overall winner will also get £500 to help them   Read more


School Holidays - Online Safety

School Holidays - Online Safety

Skips Safety have produced some helpful hints and tips for your children to stay safe online this summer. You can also contact them for further help and advice on https://safetynet.skipseducational.org/about-contact/   Read more


Empathy Day

Empathy Day

Today is Empathy Day ! The theme this year is Mission Empathy - developing your superpower to change the world. 'The important thing about empathy is this desire and this ability to walk in someone else’s shoes.' Malorie Blackman With this in mind, you can check out the #ReadforEmpathy book collection in the library, watch authors read aloud from their titles in the Empathy Day playlist   Read more


Spring Sing

Spring Sing

Celebrating the skills and talents of our school community is always a pleasure and we were lucky enough to enjoy an evening with our very talented musicians. Showcasing a range of instruments, the audience were blown away by the quality of performances and confidence of the students involved. A few highlights of the evening were the School Choir, performing songs from their Catholic Choir   Read more


Boscos Got Talent!

Boscos Got Talent!

C​alling all our super talented Bosco performers! Come and join us after school on Friday 9th June to audition for Bosco's Got Talented. All talents welcome. We can't wait to see you all!!   Read more


Year 11 and 13 - Library Half Term Opening Times

Year 11 and 13 - Library Half Term Opening Times

The library will be available for Year 11 and Sixth Form students to revise during half term. The library will be open Tuesday to Friday from 09.00am to 3.00pm. All students must sign in and out for self-study at the library helpdesk. Booths will be available on a first come first served basis.   Read more



Newly Appointed Assistant Headteacher Thrives at St John Bosco Arts College

Newly Appointed Assistant Headteacher Thrives at St John Bosco Arts College

At the beginning of the academic year, St John Bosco Arts College welcomed Carlie Loftus-McGinty as assistant headteacher. Carlie, an ex-student of St John Bosco Arts College, has worked in Catholic education for 19 years. During her early career, Carlie was employed as a humanities teacher at Holy Cross Catholic High School in Chorley. In 2013, Carlie became curriculum leader for geography at St   Read more


Year 13 May Intervention

Year 13 May Intervention

Year 13 May Intervention   Read more


Numeracy Day 2023

Numeracy Day 2023

National Numeracy Day is celebrated on 17th May and aims for everyone in the UK to get on with numbers so they can get on in life. Aiming to empower everyone in the UK to have the numeracy skills that allow them to fulfill their potential at work, home and school. This year we celebrated with a literacy crossover and a Library takeover with activities and prizes galore. Students had a great time   Read more


Eurovision SJB Library Sweepstake

Eurovision SJB Library Sweepstake

While last weekend the whole city was swept up with Eurovision fever, we were no different here at school. To celebrate, students had the chance to enter a free Eurovision SJB Library Sweepstake. Students picked a country from a random draw and the winning Eurovision entry from the Grand Final at the weekend received prizes! The results are in… 1st Place SWEDEN - Hunter 11J & Eden 7J 2nd Place   Read more


Spring Sing

Spring Sing

The St John Bosco Music department musicians are celebrating the longer days and warmer weather with our annual Spring Sing Concert. Taking Place on Wednesday 24th May at 6pm in our performance area, tickets are available now. The audience will be treated to music from a range of genres from students in Year 7 through to SixthForm that they have been perfecting and practicing at our many   Read more


Sixth Form Leaders

Sixth Form Leaders

Congratulations to our newly elected Sixth Form Leadership team. Head Girl Jasmine Head Boy Ethan Sixth form students went to the polling booth this week to select their new Head Girl and Boy. Candidates gave their hopes, aspirations and goals for their time as part of the team in rousing speeches and students across the sixth form were able to vote for their choice. With an exciting year   Read more


Year 10 and the Regeneration Project

Year 10 and the Regeneration Project

Our Year 10 Geographers donned their hard hats and visited a site of local regeneration. Welcomed by the team from Torus and Eric Wright students enjoyed a tour around the new housing development currently under construction. The students were investigating regeneration and its impact on an area as part of their GCSE Geography course and what better way to learn than to see it in action.   Read more


A Musical Welcome fit for The King

A Musical Welcome fit for The King

As Liverpool prepares to host the Eurovision song contest the city was delighted to welcome King Charles and the Queen Consort to officially open the celebrations, just weeks before his coronation. Four of our very talented musicians were thrilled to be performing as the Royal couple arrived with the Resonate Brass Ensemble. Lebone, Charlotte, Clare and Aniela, are all members of the Brass   Read more


Year 8 Retreats

Year 8 Retreats

Retreats are enjoyed by all year groups and offer students some time to reflect, think about the next step in their journey,have fun and spend time together as a form class. Year 8 recently enjoyed their retreats and worked with the team from Animate Youth. Each group was able to spend the day being led through activities by the fantastic team based at Lowe House. Year 8 were looking at   Read more


Debate Mate 2023

Debate Mate 2023

Our Debating team got to stretch their skills at the Debate Mate Cup held at Liverpool John Moores University. Students from all secondary schools across the city took over the lecture theatre to battle it out with their cool logic and quick-witted responses. Team Bosco did not disappoint, they worked together to collect their arguments and won 3 of their showdowns. The team was made up of   Read more


Meet the Team - Geography

Meet the Team - Geography

“Bringing nature into the classroom can kindle a fascination and passion for the diversity of life on earth and can motivate a sense of responsibility to safeguard it.” David Attenborough. Our geography team has a passion for their subject and for sharing that with our students. We spoke with them to find out a little more about the department. Who we are... We are a small and close   Read more


Novus Criminology

Novus Criminology

We were delighted to welcome Jess Coates from Novus, SENCo and Teacher at Wetherby Young Offenders Institution. Jess joined our Criminology class to share her knowledge around the probation service, working with young people in the probation service and the rewards of this type of work. Jess was able to share about her career and experience of the work that she does. She was able to share   Read more


World Book Night

World Book Night

World Book Night was first celebrated in the UK and Ireland in 2011 on 5 March. In 2012 it was moved to 23 April, the UNESCO International Day of the Book and, probably, the birth and death date of William Shakespeare. The name took its lead from the well-established and successful children’s reading celebration in UK and Ireland called World Book Day. So as 'day' is for children, then 'night' is   Read more


Salesian Sisters 150th Anniversary

Salesian Sisters 150th Anniversary

A​ Key to Happiness! T​o celebrate and mark the Salesian Sister's 150th Anniversary; a competition is being run for people to share their thoughts on Sister Mary Mazzarello and The Key to Happiness. The foundress, St. Mary Mazzarello, is a wonderfully inspiring woman who can offer insights into how to be happy today! This competition is a way for you to get to know her and her ‘Key to   Read more


Bosco’s Regal Garden Party

Bosco’s Regal Garden Party

T​his Friday 5th of May - All students and staff are invited to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles with a FREE picnic lunch to be held in the School Gardens (weather permitting!)   Read more


Free Meal at Morrisons - Just Ask for Henry!

Free Meal at Morrisons - Just Ask for Henry!

Morrisons Cafes and Heinz are providing free meals (jacket potato and baked beans) to everyone from 24th April until 7th May 2023 - NO PURCHASE REQUIRED, NO QUESTIONS ASKED. Just ‘Ask For Henry.’ It’s open to all so please feel free to use this generous offer!   Read more


Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross

Our new Religious Education Curriculum has allowed us to explore new topics andour Year 7 students have spent some time on the topic ‘Desert to Garden’. In this unit, students have been focusing on the ‘Stations of the Cross’. Students examined different pieces of artwork as part of a homework project, they researched and discussed the artwork, exploring how it represented each station. Students   Read more


Croxteth Speaks - See our pupils in action!

Croxteth Speaks - See our pupils in action!

Big Dreams, Little Homes Sixty Year seven students were selected in November to participate in the Croxteth Speaks Project. Set up by the female led All Things Considered Theatre. This project was designed to engage young people in our local area to celebrate the potential of the community and the individuals within it using the arts. This has led to a number of innovative and exciting workshops   Read more


Liverpool school trials advanced robotics technology to improve student learning 

Liverpool school trials advanced robotics technology to improve student learning 

St John Bosco Arts College, has become the first school in the UK to trial advanced robotics technology. Intelligent delivery robot, BellaBot is set to transform the way in which the Catholic all-girls school operates. At just under 1.3 meters tall, BellaBot has a unique cat-like interface and has previously been employed by the hospitality industry. The school has partnered with leading   Read more


Dodgeball Fundraiser

Dodgeball Fundraiser

Year 10 held our last Lenten fundraiser of the year with a brilliant Staff v Student dodgeball tournament. It was a fast paced and energetic standoff and students were surprised by the competitiveness of their teachers. With Mrs Hulme and Mrs Welsh making some fantastic evasive moves, the staff team did suffer as they were outnumbered and after Mr Hill ended up in the “Sin Bin”. It all ended   Read more


Hairspray JR

Hairspray JR

Our Key Stage 2 and primary production this year was Hairspray JR and packed-out audiences were blown away by the performances of our wonderful cast. Our Key Stage 3 cast were joined by children from four of our local primaries, St Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Primary, Our Lady and St Swithin’s RC Primary, St Albert’s Catholic Primary and Leamington Community Primary. Each primary taking on a scene   Read more


Hope Helps Students Achieve Goals: A Year 12 Student Shares Her Experience at St John Bosco

Hope Helps Students Achieve Goals: A Year 12 Student Shares Her Experience at St John Bosco

“Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do.” Pope John XXIII As one of our school values, hope is a powerful tool in helping us as a community achieve our goals and create a happy and encouraging environment.   Read more



School Crossing Patrol Vacancy

School Crossing Patrol Vacancy

SCHOOL CROSSING PATROL VACANCY ATTACHED TO SCHOOL Location Duty Times Storrington Avenue / Lowehouse Lane 8:00am – 8:35am & 2:40pm – 3:29pm Are you a parent or carer who currently escorts your child/children to and from school each day? Have you ever considered that by dedicating around 40 – 45 minutes of your time twice a day, you could help to make the routes to and from school safer for   Read more


Africa Oye comes to Bosco

Africa Oye comes to Bosco

This week we were delighted to welcome Diabel Cissokho from the Africa Oye Festival. Diabel has led a series of workshops with our Year 9 students. Diabel has a rich musical background, playing the Kora.He has played alongside many artists including, Paul McCartney, Amadou and Mariam and Damon Albarn. It was a wonderful to have musician with such skill working with our students. Workshops were   Read more


Boscos Talented Football Team Thrives on Amazing 3G Pitch in Midst of Tournament

Boscos Talented Football Team Thrives on Amazing 3G Pitch in Midst of Tournament

Our amazing 3G pitch is the perfect location for our footballers to practice their skills and face their opponents.We met the team on a match day, they were midway through a tournament with four local schools and were about to play Gateacre School. The team is made up of some very skilled and talented Year 7 and 8 players and are looking forward to taking part in the Liverpool Schoolgirls   Read more


Stories Inspired by Numbers

Stories Inspired by Numbers

In 2022, a number of our students entered the Young Writers short story competition. The theme of the 100-word challenge was ‘Integer – Stories Inspired by Numbers’. Due to their creativity, the works of six of our students were selected to be included in abrand-new short story anthology Legendary Talesand today the library proudly added their book to our collection! Congratulations to our   Read more


The Passion

The Passion

Our preparation for Easter continues and our regular events are an important part of how we live out our faith at school. Our performance of “The Passion” is a pivotal moment in that and one we would like to share with our community. We invite members of our community to join us on Wednesday 29th March 6.00-7.00pm. No ticket is required, please enter through our main entrance on Storrington   Read more



Year 11 Intervention Sessions over Easter

Year 11 Intervention Sessions over Easter

Easter Intervention Timetable: Week one - Download Easter Intervention Timetable: Week two - Download   Read more


Introducing Bosco Lotto!

Introducing Bosco Lotto!

We are delighted to introduce the St John Bosco Arts College Bosco Lotto! Our lottery has been established with the objective of bringing our community together and making a difference for our children. At St John Bosco Arts College, we believe in the power of togetherness to inspire growth in faith, hope, and love. Our mission is for everyone in the St John Bosco family to go out into the   Read more


P​i Day

P​i Day

Celebrated on 14th March Pi Day is a tribute to maths. Marked at the same time each year because of the significance of the date and its relation to the figure π shown in numbers as 3.14. This year our Maths department hosted a bake sale, scavenger hunt and the Pi Presentation competition. the day was started with an animation, students heard about the history of Pi, how you use Pi in the   Read more


Community in Action

Community in Action

Claire Wharmby is our transition coordinator and works with our community partners helping to keep St John Bosco at the heart of our community. We asked Claire to share her thoughts on why she loves her job and what is special about our community. What does Community mean to you? Community sometimes is a feeling. It is a sense of belonging and togetherness. I see it all the time in our   Read more


Lego Lovers

Lego Lovers

Meeting on Wednesday lunchtime, Lego Club is a calm and relaxing space to stretch your STEM and creative skills and knowledge. Open to all year groups, Lego club was started with donations from our staff. Students have taken to it with regular patrons from all year groups. Lego helps students understand how structures are made, test out theories on strength and engineering and Mr Kirk, the Lego   Read more


World Book Day

World Book Day

On Thursday 2nd March we celebrated World Book Day and getting books into the hands of our students was the aim of the game. World Book Day say “Our mission is to promote reading for pleasure, offering every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their own.” Our amazing library was the hub of activities for our celebration of World Book Day, there was everything from giveaways   Read more


Psychology and Criminology

Psychology and Criminology

Mrs Donnely Teaches our Psychology and Criminology courses in our Sixth form department and this week she gave us an update of what students are studying and some of the topics they are covering. Psychology Year 12 are working on a phycological study. As part of their coursework, they are undertaking a study based on a memory experiment or an eyewitness experiment. Students must choose and   Read more


Duke of Edinburgh

Duke of Edinburgh

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a wonderful opportunity for young people to challenge themselves, develop new skills and give something back to their community. We have 30 excited and enthusiastic young people embarking on their bronze award this year. In order to achieve the award each of them must complete 3 months learning a new skill, taking part in a physical activity and volunteering in   Read more


Hairspray Jr Musical - KS3 Production

Hairspray Jr Musical - KS3 Production

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! Date: Wednesday 22 nd March 2023 T​ime: 4:30pm - 6:30pm Tickets: £5 each Tickets available to purchase via Parent Pay. O​nce purchased tickets can be collected from Mrs Wharmby With special guests: St Teresa of Lisieux, St Alberts, Leamington and Our Lady and St Swithins Primary Schools   Read more


The Support of Salesian Sisters

The Support of Salesian Sisters

An interview with Sister Linda Sister Linda has been part of the St John Bosco Arts College community for six years and supports students of all ages with their mental health and wellbeing. Having started as a support worker, Sr. Linda’s role has evolved to encompass additional responsibilities, especially after COVID-19. Sr. Linda said: “I initially trained to be a play and creative arts   Read more


Faith in Action

Faith in Action

What does Faith mean to you? My Faith has always been a big part of my life. It has given me comfort and guidance and is an important part of my work here at school. I have always found strength in my faith and draw on that strength every day. It has given a great sense of community and togetherness. Where we have faith as a community it brings us all together and gives us a shared sense of   Read more


Team Science

Team Science

We went to meet the Science team to see what they had to say about who they are and what they love about working, learning and being a part of the St John Bosco Science Team. Who we are... We have a fantastic and very energetic team in our science department, with a huge choice of courses to study and many strings to our bow. We want our students to be excited by science, the world around them   Read more


ELECTION OF PARENT GOVERNOR

ELECTION OF PARENT GOVERNOR

A vacancy has arisen for a Parent Governor on the Governing Body and I am writing to invite nominations from parents/carers to fill these vacancies. The successful candidate will become a full member of the Governing Body and serve for four years with effect from May 2023. To be eligible for election, you must have parental responsibility for a registered student of this college when the election   Read more


NSPCC Number Day

NSPCC Number Day

Number day is and annual event by the NSPCC. It has a double impact in that it helps us to remember the importance of numeracy skills for young people and raises important funds for the NSPCC to help protect and safeguard young people. Mr Scott our Numeracy coordinator said “The NSPCC is such an important charity for supporting and protecting young people, and education is a key part of this.   Read more


Feast Day

Feast Day

St. John Bosco Arts College celebrated its Feast Day on January 31st with a fun-filled schedule of activities for pupils. The day kicked off with two fun filled activity sessions with a brunch break in between. The theme for the day was "Salesian Superheroes" and pupils got to participate in a number of exciting activities, including making their own superhero masks and taking part in   Read more


A leader in Catholic Education - An Interview with our Headteacher, Darren Gidman

A leader in Catholic Education - An Interview with our Headteacher, Darren Gidman

Darren Gidman has been at the helm of St John Bosco Arts College since 2016 and is proud to be the headteacher of a thriving secondary school in Croxteth. He said: “It is a great privilege to work at St John Bosco Arts College. We have great staff and great students and we are a real family which supports one another because we’ve all got the same interests at heart. We want students to achieve   Read more


Year 7 Student, Ava, Shares Personal Perspective on Love as a Core Salesian Value in school.

Year 7 Student, Ava, Shares Personal Perspective on Love as a Core Salesian Value in school.

As we prepare for the feast of St John Bosco we are reminded of the teachings of Don Bosco and that love was at the centre of everything he did. “ It is enough that you are young for me to love you very much ” Don Bosco Love is one of our core values and it’s important to know what love means to us. We spoke with Ava a year 7 student who began her school journey with us in September to find out   Read more


Holocaust Memorial Day

Holocaust Memorial Day

Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) takes place every year on 27 January, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp. It is an international day to remember the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, alongside the millions of other people killed under Nazi persecution of other groups and in genocides that followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.   Read more


The Good Help Hub

The Good Help Hub

Cobalt Housing’s Lower House Lane reception becomes home to the Good Help Hub Croxteth, which will be open on Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. The hub brings together a range of partner organisations to offer a new type of support service to local residents, including Merseyside Police, NHS teams, Job Centre staff, Liverpool City Council services, Everton in the Community and many more, alongside a hot   Read more


Fairy-tales Gone Wild: Year 7 and 8 Students Take Shakespeares Dream to a Whole New Level

Fairy-tales Gone Wild: Year 7 and 8 Students Take Shakespeares Dream to a Whole New Level

Our Year 7 and 8 creative writers are being inspired by magic and Fairies this term. Meeting every Tuesday lunch our writers are creating poems and short stories, using Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream as inspiration. Meeting Miss Jones in the English department our writers look at excerpts from different texts each term looking at language and sentences, what inspires them and how they   Read more


Code Breakers: School Coding Club Unleashes the Next Generation of Tech Geniuses

Code Breakers: School Coding Club Unleashes the Next Generation of Tech Geniuses

Students are welcomed at coding club to learn new technologies and all the amazing things we can do with computers. Esther in Year 7 says “I love computers and I love that I can learn how to make it do all the things I want.” Students have been working on Python, a coding language often used for web design and software development. Students have been developing their own games. Esther has   Read more


Strategise and Win: Chess Club Brings Students Together to Master the Game

Strategise and Win: Chess Club Brings Students Together to Master the Game

Logic and strategy is the name of the game. You can feel the concentration in the room at chess club as students come together to learn the right moves on the board. Tuesdays and Thursdays are the day and Maths is the place. A thriving group of more than 25 players come together to practice. Chess club is home to students from all year groups with a range of abilities, supported by some of our   Read more


Interview with our Extra Curricular Activities Co-Ordinator - Mr Johnston

Interview with our Extra Curricular Activities Co-Ordinator - Mr Johnston

Mr Johnston co-ordinates our extracurricular activities and we caught up with him to find out what he has to say about our extracurricular activities. Mr Johnston tell us why extracurricular activities are important? Extracurricular activities offer lots of fantastic opportunities for students to learn and develop skills that extend and enhance what they learn in the classroom. There are a wide   Read more


School Production - High School Musical

School Production - High School Musical

T​ickets available now via parentpay   Read more



The Good Help Hub

The Good Help Hub

The Good Help Hub will be based at Cobalt Housing (from January 2023) we have been funded by Government to pilot a new way of working and we are looking to design a service to support people to live 'a good life' in Croxteth. The team are made up of individuals from all different areas of local services (we have people from the council, police, Cobalt housing, NHS etc.) are currently engaging   Read more


Uniform Swap Shop

Uniform Swap Shop

The next uniform swap shop will take place this Friday 4th November from 2:45-3:45pm, it's where families can pick up, donate and swap new and pre-loved items of uniforms. Usually this would be the last Friday of the month, but due to half term we have put it on this date. Entry is via main reception - we look forward to welcoming you.   Read more


A​uditions Tonight!

A​uditions Tonight!

A​ll pupils welcome to audition! Pease see Mrs Finnigan or anyone from the Performing Arts team if you are interested. " Break a leg " everyone!!   Read more


Message from Merseyside Fire and Rescue regarding firework safety

Message from Merseyside Fire and Rescue regarding firework safety

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