Weekly Information - Friday 11th April 2025

The following students celebrated their achievements with Mr Blanchenot this week, congratulations to them all!

Our final ‘Hot Chocolate with the Head’ of the term recognised pupils who excelled in the recent UK Olympiad Linguistics Competition and achieved Silver status.

The group had been selected to take part in the competition for their aptitude in linguistics where they engaged in a series of challenging tasks which tested their language skills. The group of pupils said that they enjoyed the tasks they were presented with which required logic, pattern recognition and translation skills.

Miss Smoker, Teacher of MFL, made the nomination as the group had shown an incredible amount of perseverance. She said ‘Working closely together, the students used their problem-solving skills and learn to identify patterns within languages. Each challenge not only tested their abilities but also strengthened their teamwork, resilience and collaboration. Participating in the Olympiad wasn’t just about winning; it was about growing as learners and developing a passion for languages’.

Well done to Alex B, Amelia S, Bohemia H, Felicity S, Isabella N, Jessica F, Juppnie K, Laura G, Lexi C, Suhavi K and Wilfred A. We hope you enjoyed your delicious hot chocolate and goodies this morning.

End of Term Celebration Assembly

This week, Year 7 to Year 13 pupils received recognition for a diverse range of achievements at the end of term Celebration Assembly. Despite the pupils’ various achievements, what united them was their exemplary demonstration of the school’s core values and showing personal excellence.

The awards included, Subject Awards, Form Tutor Awards, Head of Year Awards and Personal Excellence Awards.

Mr Blanchenot, Headteacher, said ‘congratulations to the winners. Striving for personal excellence is at the heart of our school so there’s nothing better to see that these pupils have shown kindness, integrity, perseverance and respect during lessons. Our incredible staff aim to develop our students which helps them be the best they can be. It makes me incredibly proud when students participate and seize every opportunity that the school has to offer. Thank you for being inspirational role models within our school community’.

Award Winners

Year 7

Year 7 Subject Awards

English: Elijah B, Lucy F

History: Nancy B, Ollie W

Religious Studies: Annie B

Computer Science: Thomas C, Sophie G

PE: Sophie G

Art: Dexter R

Maths: Jaden M, Evie R

Year 7 Form Tutor Awards

7Y: Maisie R, Dexter R

7H: Mya H, Sophie G

7L: Huw J, Isla S

7R: Maheen F, Reuben M

7J: Felicity G, William G

7T: Isa M, Sophia P

7A: Fatimah A, Jack B

7O: Alfie B & Skylar-Neve W

Year 8

Year 8 Subject Awards

Religious Studies: Maram B, Noah G

Art: Dylan C

Computer Science: Billy G, Sadie H

PE: Sophie H

History: Jessica S, Noah W

PE: Noah W

English: Maddie W, Kyrolo K

Art: Rabia W, Dylan C

Maths: Jacob H, Daisy H

Science: Tom H, Alice R

Geography: Thomas H, Sophie H

Music: Amelia G, Eli H

Year 8 Tutor Awards

8J: Evie N, Noah E

8T: Mollie E, Isaac B

8A: Amelie C, Kyrylo K

8Y: Hollie C, Angus M

8L: Lauren H, Dakota J

8O: Olivia P, Sam L

8R: Erika N, Oliver G

8H: Minnie S, Eli H

Year 9

Year 9 Subject Awards

Computer Science: Oskar A, Tallulah B

English : Alexander B, Daria D

History: Alexandra C, Oliver H

Art: Ethan F, Charlotte W

Religious Studies: Adiel N, Thomas R

Maths: Ollie C, Jessica G

Science: William C, Bohemia H

RS: Thomas R, Adiel N

PE: Monty C, Emilia B, Tallulah B

Geography: Freddie H & Alexandra C

Music: Thomas R & Jessica F

Year 9 Form Tutor Awards

9J: Elsie P, Finley D

9T: Amelia P, Jenson B

9A: Daisey S, Antony B

9Y: Alys J, Oliver H

9L: Amy E, Isaac J

9O: Esme L, Tyler-James B

9R: Ellie G, Freddie H

9H: Holly M, Thomas R

Year 10

Year 10 Subject Awards

English: Amelia C, Habibah S, Jacob S

Health & Social Care: Habibah S, Thomas H

Business: Emelia C, Joe B

Computer Science: Alice F

Science: Luca M, Alice R

History: Will T

English: Dominic B

Religious Studies: Jake D, Beatrice B

History: Jessica N

PE: Beth F

Year 10 Form Tutor Awards

10L: Silver T, Moses T, Ava B, Michael S, Joshua R, Isabella B, Lily C, Callum S

10O: Kamila K, Joe B, George J, Rosie M, George H, Chloe W, Chloe W, Barnaby L

10H: Lewis R, Laura L, Ryan S, Lexie S, Henry C, Izzy B, Louise H, Jack A

10A: Habibah S, Tristian L, Ava L, Sam N, Jessica W, Archie H, Amelia C, Aart H, Mia M, Edward H

10R: Abbi C, Issac M, Dottie R, Luca M, Dan B, Elisa M, Josh S, Jessica G

10J: Roman C, Kailin W, Harry Millar, Eden G

10T: Darcey W, Isaac L, Joel O, Manayal S, Lily B, Mason H, Emeilia C, Rory S

10 Y: Arwen G, Millie K, ben L, Isla P, Lewis L, Charlotte H, Amelie R, Malachy L

Year 11

11R:

Respect: Dillan

Integrity: Adam L

Kindness: Honey S

Perseverance: Ella H

11Y:

Respect: Charlie W

Integrity: Maria P

Kindness: Jayney B

Perseverance: Ella M

11A:

Respect: Freddie Y

Integrity: Zara D

Kindness: Connie W

Perseverance: Darci M

11L:

Integrity - Kiera S

Respect - Jensen H

Kindness - Shayanti P

Perseverance - Eshan U

Year 12

Year 12 Subject Awards

Art: Abigail S, Harry R

History: Elliot C, Evelyn P

PE: Chloe G, Thomas S

Religious Studies: Amelie M, Harry M

Physics: Hannah M, Nathanial W

Computer Science: Louise M, Sam Y

ICT : Guy B, Kannedi U

Health & Social Care: Patricia P, Sydnie S

Business: Daisy C, Oliver S

BTEC Business: Henry G, Sydnie S

Economics: William L, Luke W

English Language: Korbyn B, Isla J

English Literature: Ellie W, Angus S

Law: Charlie Crump, Philippa S

Psychology: Nelson R, Ruby D

Environmental Science: Gabriel H, Henry C

Sociology: Laiba K, Trae H

Biology: Imogen W, Nelson R

French : Evelyn P, Evelyn C

Human Biology and Applied Science: MJ H, Matthew E

Drama: Shauna S, Angus S 

Year 12 Personal Excellence Award

Sydnie S and Jacky Z

Year 13

Year 13 Subject Awards

Art: Erica S

Business (A-Level): Meleesha K, Momodou S

Business (BTEC): Lydia C, George H

Computer Science: Tom M

Economics: Callum K, Ruby W

English: Amelia C, Caitlyn M, Kharl H

Environmental Science: Eve N, Sam W

Health & Social Care: Emine H, Holly W

History: Tilly B, Jonathan B

ICT: Thomas C, Georgina R

Law: Phoebe B, Ben G

PE / Sport: Harry J, Ruby T

Physics: Loulou G, William P

Psychology: George C, Lacy W

Religious Studies: Adam A, Lacy W

Sociology: Caitlyn M, Momodou S

Year 13 Form Tutor Awards

13J: Thomas C, Jess T

13S: Isabelle G, Finn K

13I: Jonathan B, Katie B, Leo H

13X: Oliver W, Elizabeth W

13T: Loulou G, Lacy W

13H: William P, Ruby T

13F: Eve N, Olivia W

Year 13 Head of Year Awards

Behaviour: Antoni T

Uniform: Amelia B

Punctuality: Sam W

Attendance: Noah E, Harry J, Callum K

School Values: Leo H, Jess T

Pupils spread Easter joy amongst our local community this week and demonstrated the true meaning of our ‘One Community’ ethos. The Sporting Young Ambassador’s volunteered their time to deliver Easter chocolate, seeds, bookmarks, handwritten cards and crafts to residents in Palmer Close. 

The initiative, coordinated by Mrs Berry, exemplifies how pupils’ can make a meaningful impact in their community through simple acts of kindness, one of school’s core values. The Young Sporting Ambassadors not only delivered gifts but also engaged in conversations with the residents, creating valuable connections. This type of interaction helps build stronger community bonds and teaches students important social skills.

The residents truly appreciated the thoughtful gesture with one gentleman saying that it ‘gave him a slice of happiness in his day’. 

Thank you to the Sporting Young Ambassadors and Mrs Berry for bringing together the community with their heartwarming gesture.

What a pleasure to re-unite the cast of ‘Back to the 80s’ this week and let them enjoy some delicious ice-lollies, watch their incredible performance on the big screen & collect their certificates! Mr Roxburgh said ‘we were blown away with the undeniable talent in dance, theatre, music and sound production and wanted to treat all the pupils for showing so much professionalism. Not only this, but the cast have become one big family. They have supported each other, created friendships and been selfless throughout’.

Well done to all of you!

Year 4 Primary Football Festival

Thank you to our Sports Leaders and Young Sporting Ambassadors for demonstrating exceptional organisational skills at the Year 4 Primary School Football Festival.

The Young Sporting Ambassadors welcomed the primary school pupils from Shobnall, Rangemore, Needwood & Mosley and led them to the field ready for the Sports Leaders to lead the warm-up and organise the heats. Their dedication to creating a competitive and fun experience for the younger players was admirable!

During the games, the level of skill and team-spirit from the primary pupils was fantastic to watch, they were a credit to their schools. It was great to hear them talking about tactics and supporting each other from the side-lines with lots of cheering and high-fives.

Mrs Berry and Mrs Roberts was delighted that the event was yet again a great success. The winners were presented with a trophy and the teams were presented with certificates. Well done to everyone involved.

The John Taylor High School Sixth Form Show 2025 was a remarkable display of student talent and community spirit. On 10^th April, students and staff took to the stage to showcase their hidden talents. The supportive atmosphere was evident with lots of cheering and applause from fellow students, demonstrating the strong sense of community within the school. A special shout out to our staff performers too!

The event highlighted how John Taylor High School Sixth Form goes beyond academic excellence by providing students with numerous opportunities for personal growth and development. Students can participate in various extracurricular activities that help them reach their full potential by showcasing their talents, interests and overall wellbeing.

Any money raised during the show was donated to charity. Here is the link: https://bravetheshave.macmillan.org.uk/shavers/c7450a5a-9ed7-4783-aa8d-d7b485092cd1

Mr Legood, Assistant Headteacher and Director of Post 16, expressed his pride in the Sixth Form students' performances, stating ‘What a fantastic evening, I am so proud of our talented Sixth Form who impressed everyone with their spectacular acts. Everyone should be incredibly proud of themselves as they have not only perfected their acts, but they have maintained a high level of schoolwork during this busy period’.

Well done to all our acts who are listed below:

Students: Elian A, C Cotterill, Avi O, Shauna S, Angus S, Henry C, Isla J, Korbyn B, Hugo E, George K, Eve N, Faith M, Kharl H

Staff: Mrs Cotterill, Mr Crowther, Mr Kimber, Ms Bale, Miss Spurrier, Mr Brackstone, Mr Rostron

The Sixth Form Games is now an established event in the Year 12 & Year 13s calendar, following the success of previous sporting events organised by Head Student, Andrew Groves.

Teams took to the field to compete in a rounders tournament. The Head Students and House Leaders showed exceptional organisational skills. From the planning and logistics to risk assessments and scheduling, the co-ordination of the event was seamless, all whilst maintaining a positive attitude. Through effective collaboration with peers and teachers, Andrew's efforts culminated in a highly successful and exciting rounders tournament for the Sixth Form students.

The event also created a high level of community spirit. It was also great to see those who weren’t involved in the matches get behind their peers and cheer them on.

Well done to everyone involved!

Thank you to our local residents for their wonderful feedback from our recent Community Afternoon Tea. 

Sent on Behalf of Mr David Martin, Chair of Governors

Dear All

I am delighted to announce the result of the Teaching Staff Governor election.  The election was closely contended, and Mrs Anna Ball has been elected as Teaching Staff Governor with effect from 28^th April 2025.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs Buckland and all those that voted in the election.

The governing body is looking forward to welcoming Mrs Ball to our next meeting on 28^th April. 

With kind regards

Dave Martin

Please book onto extra-curricular activities via Evolve. Please speak to the PE staff if you are unsure about booking on, they will be able to help and add you to the register!

Sixth Form Absences

If you wish to report an absence due to illness, please ring the dedicated absence line on 01283 376751 each day of the absence. 

If you wish to inform us of a Planned Absence (less than one day for an appointment), please click the link below and complete the Sixth Form Planned Absence Form. 

If you wish to apply for a Leave of Absence (more than one day), please click the link below and complete the Sixth Form Leave of Absence Request Form.

Please upload evidence of ALL appointments.

Sixth Form Attendance - John Taylor High School

Thank you!

The Sixth Form Team

We are delighted to share the news with you that we have recently started a feasibility study to develop a floodlit 3G Artificial Grass Pitch on the school site.

Working with the Football Foundation and Staffordshire Football Association over the next 6 -9 months we will be going through a framework to develop the detailed design for the facility prior to submitting a formal planning application to East Staffordshire Borough Council and a funding application to the Football Foundation. If all goes to plan, the new pitch should be built summer 2026.

This development will not only provide a fantastic new facility for students at the school but will provide a training and match play venue for the local community to use in the evenings, at weekends and during school holidays. We will be undertaking consultation with local clubs, community groups and organisations and sharing this exciting news with them in due course.

We will continue to update you on the plans and share further information as the project develops. We will also be looking at various fund raising and sponsorship opportunities as we move forward over the next few months.

The pictures below provides an example of what the facility will look like once built.

If you have any questions, please contact us via [email protected]