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Start Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Finish Friday 18th December 2026

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More Subject Choice Through Open6

Why should your subject choices be limited by the size of your Sixth Form?

Open6 connects Sixth Forms across The Marches Academy Trust, giving students access to a wider range of courses and opportunities.

Ashley explains how Open6 helps students build a pathway around their interests, strengths and future ambitions.

Find your Sixth Form and discover more at www.open6.co.uk

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🌊☀️ Our Year 12 geographers enjoyed a fantastic day on the North Wales coast as part of their preparation for their Non-Examined Assessment (NEA).

Students spent the day collecting valuable primary data in Prestatyn, investigating longshore drift and assessing the effectiveness of coastal defences. They then travelled to Talacre Beach, where they explored dune morphology and examined the impact of tourism on this important coastal ecosystem.

Fieldwork is a vital part of A Level Geography, giving students the opportunity to apply classroom learning in real-world environments while developing the research and analytical skills needed for their independent investigations.

Find out more about the opportunities available at Sir John Talbot's School by visiting sirjohntalbots.co.uk.

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As we reshare our Learning for Life Framework animation, we're proud to highlight how our schools work together to ensure every child receives the right support, at the right time, in the right setting.

At The Marches Academy Trust, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our Learning for Life Framework helps us create inclusive, nurturing environments where children and young people can succeed academically, socially and emotionally, regardless of their starting point.

Take a few moments to watch the animation and discover how we're removing barriers, building belonging and creating opportunities for every child to achieve their full potential. 🎥✨

Find out more about our approach at Marches Academy Trust > marchesacademytrust.co.uk

#LearningForLife #MarchesAcademyTrust #RightSupportRightTimeRightSetting #Inclusion #Belonging #EveryChildMatters #EducationForAll #ShropshireSchools
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💼🌟 Our Year 10 and Year 12 students have had an incredible week out on work experience placements, gaining valuable insight into the world of work and exploring a wide range of industries.

From developing key employability skills to discovering potential career pathways, these placements have provided a fantastic opportunity for students to build confidence, broaden their horizons and start thinking about their futures beyond school and sixth form.

Our staff have thoroughly enjoyed visiting students at their placements and seeing them thrive in new environments.

#SirJohnTalbotsSchool #SJT #workexperience #CareersEducation #FutureReady #StudentSuccess #employabilityskills #sixthform #year10 #year12 #RaisingAspirations #proudtobesjt #MarchesAcademyTrust
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🥾🌟 Congratulations to our Year 10 students on successfully completing their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition!

We are delighted to share that every single participant passed this year's Silver The Duke of Edinburgh's Award expedition, a fantastic achievement that reflects their hard work, resilience and determination.

Working in five teams, students navigated challenging terrain from Criccieth to Llanberis over two nights, putting their navigation, campcraft and problem-solving skills to the test. Along the way, they demonstrated outstanding teamwork, supported one another and tackled every challenge with a positive attitude.

#SirJohnTalbotsSchool #SJT #SilverDofE #DukeOfEdinburgh #StudentSuccess #OutdoorLearning #Teamwork #Resilience #Adventure #ProudToBeSJT #CharacterEducation #MarchesAcademyTrust #Year10
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🥉🌟 A huge congratulations to Leo in 7.Rebrook.32 on an outstanding sporting achievement!

Leo recently competed at the British Gymnastics Inter Regional Finals at Birmingham Arena, proudly representing the North West against some of the most talented young gymnasts from across the UK.

After two fantastic days of competition, Leo secured an incredible 3rd place in his age group, bringing home a well-deserved bronze medal. To perform at such a high level on a national stage is a remarkable accomplishment and a testament to his hard work, dedication and talent.

We can't wait to see what you achieve next! 👏🏅

#SirJohnTalbotsSchool #SJT #StudentSuccess #Gymnastics #BritishGymnastics #ProudToBeSJT #SportingAchievement #BronzeMedal #RaisingAspirations #SchoolCommunity #MarchesAcademyTrust #TeamSJT
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🔎✨ Our Year 8 and Year 9 students stepped back in time with an exciting visit to Bletchley Park, the historic home of Britain's World War II codebreakers.

Throughout the day, students explored interactive exhibits, discovered how the famous Enigma machines worked and learned about the remarkable teamwork, innovation and problem-solving that helped shape history.

The visit brought classroom learning to life and gave students a fascinating insight into the intelligence and perseverance of those who worked at Bletchley Park during the war.

#SirJohnTalbotsSchool #SJT #BletchleyPark #EducationalVisits #HistoryInAction #Year8 #Year9 #StudentSuccess #ProudToBeSJT #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #SchoolTrips #MarchesAcademyTrust
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Student Story: Building Independence and Confidence through Open6

Open6 helps students take ownership of their learning and prepare for life after Sixth Form.

Hear how one student developed confidence, independence and time management skills through the Open6 experience.

Find your Sixth Form and discover more at www.open6.co.uk

#Open6 #confidence #independence #sixthform #MarchesAcademyTrust #sixthformbuiltaroundyou
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What a wonderful creative morning for our pupils! 🎨☕

We were delighted to welcome Doodle Alley - Giftware and PYOP studio from Whitchurch into school, where 60 pupils enjoyed a fantastic pottery painting session. With plenty of creativity, colour and imagination on display, pupils had a brilliant time designing and decorating their very own mugs.

A huge thank you toBarratt Homes & David Wilson Homes for generously funding this experience and helping to create such a memorable opportunity for our students.

Well done to everyone who took part. We can't wait to see the finished creations! 👏

#SirJohnTalbotsSchool #CreativeLearning #PotteryPainting #StudentOpportunities #CommunityPartnership #BarrattHomes #DavidWilsonHomes #ProudToBeSJT #InspiringYoungMinds #MarchesAcademyTrust
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