Our Lady & St John Roman Catholic High School

What a fabulous impromptu bread-making lesson with our Year 8s today! 🍞✨

The room was full of energy, creativity, and teamwork as students got hands-on, showing off some truly fantastic skills. From kneading and shaping to experimenting with flavours, their confidence and enthusiasm were brilliant to see.

It was one of those moments where natural gifts and talents really shone through—problem-solving, patience, and pride in their work on full display. A big well done to all involved for making it such a memorable and successful session! 👏😊

The big buses are here… which can mean only one thing! 🚌✨

It’s time for our Rewards Trip to Blackpool for our fantastic pupils! 🎢🌊

Have the most amazing day everyone – you’ve earned it! Let’s make lots of memories and don’t forget to capture plenty of photos 📸😁

Wow !! Super Productive Day in Year 10 GCSE Art! 🎨
Today was nothing short of incredible as we dove into our GCSE art projects! It was amazing to see everyone's creativity and hard work shine through.
Keep up the amazing work, everyone! 💪✨ Massive thanks to Miss Caldwell!

Proud Wednesday! 🎉

Another fantastic Proud Wednesday! We're celebrating this amazing piece of work from a Year 7 pupil. Your hard work, creativity, and commitment are shining through. Well done—we're incredibly proud of you!

Farewell to the Class of 2026

As you reach the end of this chapter and prepare to begin the next, take a moment to reflect on how far you have come. You have grown in knowledge, confidence, resilience, and character, and each of you has contributed something unique to our school community.

The future is full of opportunities, challenges, and exciting adventures. Whatever path you choose, believe in yourself, work hard, stay curious, and never be afraid to follow your ambitions.

Remember that success is not only measured by achievements but also by kindness, determination, and the positive impact you have on others.

Thank you for the memories, the laughter, and the moments that have made your time here special. We are proud of everything you have accomplished and excited to see what you will achieve next.

Goodbye, Class of 2026. Good luck for the future, and may your dreams take you wherever you wish to go.

Best wishes and every success,

Your Teachers

See you at PROM!

Year 8 discovery day ay Blackburn college

Our pupils took part in a range of hands-on activities, giving them an exciting insight into the different courses and pathways available to them after Year 11.

The group represented the school exceptionally well and were a real credit to 8 Fountains, and the wider school community. Well done to everyone involved!

Year 8 enjoyed a fantastic visit to Queen Street Mill

The students stepped back in time and experienced a school lesson from 11th June 1897, practising the '3Rs' – Reading, Writing and Arithmetic – using traditional slate boards and slate sticks.

They were then taken on a fascinating tour of the steam-powered textile mill, learning about Lancashire's industrial heritage and seeing how the machinery would have operated over a century ago.

A huge thank you to the staff at Queen Street Mill for bringing history to life and providing such an engaging and memorable experience for our students.

🌟 Transition Days Announcement 🌟

We’re excited to welcome our new students to Transition Days! 🎓✨

These special days are designed to help you get comfortable, meet new people, explore your new environment, and feel fully prepared for the journey ahead.

📅 Dates: 1st & 2nd July
📍 Location: OLSJ North Rd Blackburn

During Transition Days, you’ll:
• Meet your teachers and support staff 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫
• Make new friends 🤝
• Take part in fun activities 🎯
• Learn about your timetable and routines 📚
• Get all your questions answered 💬

We can’t wait to meet you and help you start this exciting new chapter with confidence! 💙

See you soon! 🎉

It's great to see two ex-pupils doing so well with their own landscaping business. Well done, boys! Lovely to see you both thriving. Lomas landscaping!