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Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · Sep 8

For a reminder of the highlights from last term, read the The SJS Review for Trinity 2025 | zurl.co/4tx8R

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · Sep 5

It's been wonderful to welcome everyone across the Trust back to school this week! We're looking forward to an exciting new term.

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · Sep 2

In the latest issue of the Saint John Southworth Teaching and Learning Digest, Dr Patrick Lanigan, Deputy Headteacher at The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School discusses encouraging students to use prompt engineering with AI.

You can read the article here | zurl.co/a2sjE

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · Aug 31

We warmly welcome pupils, staff and families back across the Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust this coming week and look forward to another wonderful year as we continue to reflect on the Jubilee Year of Hope.

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · Aug 28

Today is the feast day of St Augustine of Hippo, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. May the lessons of his life and works guide us all towards a closer and deeper relationship with God.

Here are pupils from St Augustine's under their patron saint's mosaic in St Paul's Chapel at Westminster Cathedral.

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · Aug 23

Week one of summer camp at St Thomas More was thoroughly enjoyable. Pupils took part in chess, arts and crafts, creative writing, and a range of sports!

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · Aug 20

Good luck to all pupils across the Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust as they receive their GCSE results tomorrow.

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · Aug 18

We are proud to announce that Jackie Nicholls, Governance Professional, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the NGA Outstanding Governance Awards 2025. The awards ceremony will take place in September at the Houses of Parliament and will feature a special address by Catherine McKinnell MP.

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · Aug 16

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School were delighted to welcome the incoming Year 7 pupils to Summer School at the start of the holidays as they begin their journey at the school ahead of September!

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · Aug 13

Wishing all the very best to those receiving their A-Level results tomorrow. Whatever the outcome, be proud of all you've achieved.

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · Aug 9

The Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is #hiring a Development & Alumni Relations Officer to join our Shared Services Team.

For more information on how to apply, please click here | zurl.co/wJQer

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · Aug 8

The Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is #hiring a Development & Communications Officer to join our Shared Services Team.

For more information on how to apply, please click here | zurl.co/wJQer

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · Aug 7

The Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is #hiring a Director of Governance to join our Shared Services Team.

For more information on how to apply, please click here | zurl.co/wJQer

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · Aug 6

Are you ready for a new opportunity working in education? We're #hiring a new Pastoral & Academic Leader in St Thomas More Language College, part of Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust.

For more information on how to apply, please click here | zurl.co/wJQer

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · Aug 5

The Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is #hiring a Finance Assistant to join our Shared Services Team.

For more information on how to apply, please click here | zurl.co/wJQer

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · May 29

Want to train to teach in September 2025? It’s time to submit your application!

Find out how by visiting www.sjscat/how-to-apply.

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · May 13

Unlock your potential.

Embark on a rewarding teaching journey with Saint John Southworth Enterprise and Research Alliance.

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · May 10

On Wednesday, students from St Thomas More Language College took part in the Voice of Nature workshop, led by Ben Haycock from The Tree Council.

A special congratulations goes to Malita (Year 10), who is representing our school in the Voices of Nature competition.

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · May 9

Rejoicing in the election of Pope Leo XIV, we turn to God in prayer for him and for the Church which he has been chosen to lead.

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Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · May 8

Congratulations to the Vaughan 1XI Team who were victorious in their final of the London Simmarian Cup at Enfield Town FC against Richard Challoner School!

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · Apr 30

At St Joseph's in Chelsea, the children have prayed for the Holy Father every day in
class and we have prayed as staff and with our families.

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · Apr 29

Pupils and staff of St Thomas More Language College gathered together to offer Mass in thanksgiving for the life and ministry of Pope Francis and to pray for his eternal rest.

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · Apr 21

... Now we pray for the repose of his soul, that he may know, in full measure, the merciful and loving embrace of the Father, of the one God to whom he gave his life in unstinting service.

May he now rest in peace and rise in glory."

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · Apr 21

In the words of Cardinal Nichols, "The death of Pope Francis brings great sadness to so many around the world, both in the Catholic Church and in societies in general. A voice proclaiming the innate dignity of every human being, especially those who are poor or marginalised, is now silent…

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Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust @sjscat.bsky.social · Apr 10

On Science & Technology Day, Year 6 at St Joseph's in Maida Vale learned about how water travels through plants. They placed a stick of celery in a container of water with food colouring and observed how the coloured water travelled up the stem.