‘It is not enough for young people to be loved they must know that they are loved’ Saint John Bosco

Mission Statement After the example of Don Bosco, we aim to enable each person to become a good Christian, an honest citizen, able to earn a living. Good Christians: knowing their

religion, with good experience appropriate to their age of prayer and liturgy, of reflection on their own life and vocation, of service to others; appreciative of the beauty of the world; respecting others and able to work with them; maturing as members of the Church; able to face the future with confidence and take up the challenge of the Gospel and its universal values of Love, Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Justice, Faith, Integrity, Humility, Service, Peace, Hope and Prayer. Honest citizens: good members of

the smaller communities to which they belong, the form, the year, the College; understanding their place in them, their duties and their rights; extending this understanding into the larger community and society; and given the opportunity to understand how society works and how they can play their part in it with a keen sense of justice. Able to earn their living: learning good habits of work, of diligence and of self-respect; raising their aspirations and sights as high as possible; obtaining the best possible educational qualifications which will open doors to further education and to work.

Welcome Dear prospective parents and students. It is with great pleasure and much enthusiasm that I welcome you to St John Bosco College, a school judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in March 2013, just 18 months into our existence. As the only Catholic secondary school in Wandsworth, this is a real opportunity for the Catholic community to benefit from a new place of learning and I can assure you that staff and Governors alike are committed to making our college an outstanding, and happy school. Plans are well underway to move into brand new state-of-the art premises in Surrey Lane, Battersea at the end of 2015. Our school is distinctive: a Catholic community in the Salesian tradition where excellent academic progress will be matched by exceptional care. An 11-18 school, your child can benefit from our strong Catholic ethos right up to going to university or college and high expectations will be the order of the day. High expectations of me, of my staff and of our students. Parents and carers are absolutely key partners in ensuring our success and I will ensure you receive high quality information to help you support your child’s learning. Selecting a school is a serious matter and I hope this prospectus gives some indication as to why I am so proud to lead St John Bosco College. God bless.

Simon Uttley MA (Oxon)

Headteacher

World-wide Family The Salesian World-wide Family is a caring group of people from all walks of life and all corners of the earth who are dedicated to making life better for poor and needy children and families. It is led by more than 30,000 priests, brothers and sisters who serve as Salesians of Don Bosco (S.D.B.), the second largest order in the Roman Catholic Church. There are nearly 4,000 Salesian educational institutions worldwide (including Primary, Secondary and Further Education Colleges), catering for over one million students. In the UK there are five Salesian Secondary Schools. Under the patronage of St John Bosco, the friend of youth, all our boys and girls are welcomed into the world-wide Salesian family, where each person strives to bring about the good of all.

Outstanding Pastoral Care The key person in the pastoral care system is the Form Tutor who meets the students under his or her care every day and gets to know them really well, providing support and guidance for them. The Form Tutor in Saint John Bosco College is the first line of referral for any concern and for general progress. Form Tutors are all supported by a Head of Year, who in turn has the support and assistance of a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Tutor groups are small in size to ensure that the Form Tutors know all their tutees well. The tutor groups are based on a House System. Saint John Bosco College has four houses. Each student and all members of staff, both teaching and support staff, are members of a house. The houses help to create a strong sense of belonging and team identity for each student. During their time at Saint John Bosco College, pupils will work to represent their house in all areas of school life from sport, drama and music to attendance and academic performance. The four Houses at St John Bosco College are: Benedict - named after the Holy

Father, Pope Benedict XVI Mazzarello - after St Mary Mazzarello, founder of the Salesian Sisters Paul - after Pope Paul VI Rua - after Blessed Michael Rua, Don Bosco’s first successor

The Curriculum Our curriculum provision is designed to meet the needs of our pupils and National Curriculum developments and provides a broad, balanced and relevant spectrum of learning opportunities. Key Stage 3: On entry to KS3 all pupils are assessed and their curriculum organised to provide opportunities to maximize their progress and achieve their best in school. All pupils study the following: English, Maths, Science, RE, Technology, PE, Geography, History, MFL (French or Spanish), Music, Drama and Art. For those students for whom English is not their first language there will be English as An Additional Language provision.

Key Stage 4: At the end of Year 9, pupils opt to specialise in a range of courses leading to GCSE or equivalent qualifications. In addition to the core subjects of English, Maths, Science and RE, all students in KS4 at St John Bosco College have the opportunity to study a combination of Modern Foreign Language, Humanities, and Arts and Technology, subjects, leading to the English Baccalaureate. Optional subjects offered at KS4 include: Art, Business Studies, Drama, Food Technology, Geography, Graphic Design, History, ICT, Music, PE/Sport and Resistant Materials.

Key Stage 5: Our sixth form offers a range of academic subjects at AS and A Level. These include: English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, RE, Philosophy, History, Geography, Business Studies, Economics, Psychology, Product Design, Media and Spanish. BTEC Sport and OCR ICT are also offered at Level 3.

Extra-Curricular Programme Extra-curricular and other enrichment activities play an important role in the life of St John Bosco College pupils. We offer a broad range of activities and actively encourage all our pupils to take part in at least one activity each week.

The extra-curricular programme includes: Sport: Rugby (partnership with Harlequins RFC), Tennis (partnership with the National Tennis Centre, Roehampton), Golf (partnership with Wimbledon Golf Club), Squash (partnership with The Wimbledon Club), Table Tennis, Basketball, Netball, Girls/boys Football and Volleyball. Clubs and Societies: Art, Drama, Dance, Photography, Music ,Debating, Public-Speaking, Philosophy, Chess and Cookery. Technology: Young Enterprise, Web Design, ICT. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

‘Young people are that part of humanity, so dear to God and so rich in promise’ - St John Bosco Sixth Form The Sixth Form opened in September 2012, providing a wide range of both A Level and A Level equivalent qualifications. Our Sixth Form provides a high level of support to students. Each student is assigned a “Learning Mentor” who works with them to maximise their progress and achievement. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of each individual year group, with the offers being matched around student choices. We aim to become an “outstanding” Sixth Form. Most students are expected to apply for university and are given support with the UCAS (university admission application) process. Our Sixth Form is one of high expectations which aims to broaden students horizons.

‘For you I work, for you I study, for you I am prepared to offer my whole life’. - St John Bosco

Specialist Business and Enterprise College Saint John Bosco College is a Business and Enterprise Specialist College. We believe that Enterprise education is a key component to a successful future for all our pupils. Educating them to be able to earn their living is in line with our Salesian mission. We aim to:

Provide a Business & Enterprise curriculum that meets the needs of all our learners. Enhance learning by developing Business and Enterprise understanding. Enrich and extend the curriculum through the provision of enterprise activities. Provide opportunities for students to follow a wide range of work related learning pathways. Work in partnership with the wider community, including business and industry, to enhance opportunities for lifelong learning in the context of business and enterprise. Promote Business and Enterprise awareness within the community.

Admission Where the number of applications exceeds 120, the Governors will offer places using the following criteria in the order stated:1 Looked After Children who are Baptised Catholic or Looked After

Children in the care of Catholic carers. 2 Baptised Catholic children who attend the following Catholic primary schools: Holy Ghost (Balham), Our Lady of Victories (Putney), Our Lady Queen of Heaven (Wimbledon Common), Sacred Heart (Battersea West), Sacred Heart (Roehampton), St Anselm’s (Tooting Bec), St Boniface (Tooting), St Joseph’s (Wandsworth), St Mary’s (Battersea Park), St Osmund’s (Barnes), St Elizabeth’s (Richmond), St Mary Magdalen (Mortlake). Evidence of Baptism will be required. 3 Other Baptised Catholic children. Evidence of Baptism will be required. 4 Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required. 5 Other Looked After Children. 6 Children who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches. Evidence of Baptism will be required.

Savio Centre ASD Unit Saint John Bosco College also has specialist provision to support a small number of students on the autistic spectrum. This provision consists of targeted teaching strategies and support in mainstream lessons, one on one specialist teacher input, a designated room for literacy, language, numeracy and social support, access to a ‘quiet zone’ at busier times of the day. For more information about the ASD Unit at Saint John Bosco, please contact the school directly.

7 Children who are members of other Christian denominations that are part of Churches Together in England. Evidence of Baptism (or dedication) provided by a priest or minister of a designated place of worship will be required. 8 Children of other faiths. Evidence of membership of the faith provided

by a priest, minister or religious leader of a designated place of worship will be required. 9 Any other children whose parents wish them to attend the college.

‘Our aim is to enable young people to become honest citizens and good Christians, able to earn their own bread.’ - St John Bosco

International School status Saint John Bosco College has an International School status. As a Salesian school we have close links with the world-wide family of Salesian schools. We have formal partnerships with schools in Italy and Sri Lanka. The main benefit of Saint John Bosco College having an International School Award is that it helps us celebrate our own diversity, constantly reminding us that we are global citizens. It helps in developing the curriculum and in widening participation of our learners.

‘To lead young people you must be prepared to enter through the things that they enjoy.’ - St John Bosco

Saint John Bosco College Princes Way, Wimbledon, London SW19 6QEE Telephone: (020) 8246 6000 Fax: (020) 8780 1393 email: [email protected] www.sjbc.wandsworth.sch.uk

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