Welcome from the Headteacher

A very warm welcome to St John Bosco Arts College’s website. Our college is an exciting, vibrant and dynamic girls’ Catholic comprehensive school which has a very distinctive Salesian ethos grounded in support, care and a warm friendly atmosphere.

We believe in developing a rounded individual so that students are prepared for life academically, spiritually, morally and socially. In our school community we seek to nurture the gifts, dreams and talents of all in the spirit of St John Bosco.

The college is at the cutting edge of teaching and learning and thrives on providing the best opportunities to the young people that it serves and is one of only 835 schools in England granted teaching school status. The state of the art building and facilities help to make our students feel calm and safe.

All of our staff go the extra mile to ensure that our young people succeed in developing the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare for the next stage in their educational journey and able to compete in an ever increasing globalised market. St John Bosco Arts College is a happy school where students are keen to learn, are respectful and are supported by a strong pastoral team.

Inspired by the example of St John Bosco, the purpose of our College is to react to the needs of each individual student, touching their hearts and developing their talents and creative skills.

Our College is dedicated to serving the young people and families of our community through faith, hard work and dedication. I am very proud and privileged to be the headteacher of such a fantastic school and look forward to seeing you when you visit.

Mr D Gidman
Headteacher

 

National Thank A Teacher Day 2025

Today is National Thank a Teacher Day, the students of St John Bosco Arts College came together to celebrate and honour the dedication and hard work of their teachers. The student editors led the initiative by writing heartfelt cards and vibrant drawings, showcasing their appreciation and heart warming relationships between staff and pupils. Throughout the day, students caught up with teachers,

National Thank A Teacher Day 2025
Empathy Day - 12th June 2025

Empathy Day this year is celebrated on Thursday 12th June 2025. Empathy is being able to experience and understand other people’s feelings and points of view. The EmpathyLab mission is to “ Read stories, build empathy, make a better world ” (find out more about Empathy Day in the guide attached / click on the image below). Empathy Books Empathy is learnable, so why not try a title

Empathy Day - 12th June 2025
World Ocean Day

Celebrate our Oceans on the 8th June! One Ocean, One Climate, One Future – Together World Ocean Day unites and rallies the world to protect and restore our blue planet! Since launching global coordination in 2002, World Ocean Day has grown from an idea to thousands of events and millions of people reached each year. The World Ocean Day network includes 2,000+ organizations in 180 countries.

World Ocean Day
Fun, Fashion and Fundraising

Join us on the 30th June for a wonderful event to fundraise in support of the student's pilgrimage of hope to Rome. Shop your favourite high-street brands at up to 70% off! With lots of FABULOUS Prizes to be won! Tickets are £5, and must be bought in advance from Anne Quirke our school Chaplin. Don’t Miss out! Email: quirka@stjohnbosco.org.uk for your tickets today!

Fun, Fashion and Fundraising
World Environment Day

World Environment Day takes place annually on 5th June. First celebrated in 1973, World Environment Day is run by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as a global platform to encourage action to protect and restore the environment. The focus for World Environment Day 2025 is Beat Plastic Pollution. Plastic pollution permeates every corner of the planet—even in our bodies in the form

World Environment Day

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