SJC+OPen+Review


 * What strengths do you see in the St John’s Open day that we ran for 2012? **
 * The students role in the day
 * Great day, activities were interesting and well planned. Every thing ran smoothly and i had no complaints from visitors(Ryan Ennor Year 13)
 * The visitors saw a lot of the school which was great. (Ryan Ennor Year 13)
 * Clear strong opening, great to hear Neal delivering the Stats on Academic.
 * Seniors Positive and well groomed.
 * Colour Sway were fantastic it felt very welcoming.
 * The day kept moving.
 * (Parent who attended) Friendly and helpful staff and students.
 * (Parent who attended) Interesting exhibits that boys got involved in e.g. science and foodtech.
 * Really liked the brisk pace of the visiting spots, you never got bored as you were not there long enough.
 * Conducted tours format was much better than last year.
 * It was good to get the fine weather.
 * The name tags on prospective students.
 * The huge student input was great. They are our best ambassadors.
 * The day provides a great snapshot of our college.
 * The opening address was positive.
 * Opening was good with both musical pieces.
 * Honesty and pride in what was talked about.
 * Students showed our school off amazingly.
 * Good showcase of Talent.
 * Good to see more people this year-possibly through the radio ads.
 * We were more aggresive with our marketing e.g. pass rates.
 * Subject displays were more interactive.
 * Our Boys were great examples.
 * It was good to see the Statistics comparing us to other Catholic Schools.
 * The guided tours were very good.
 * The enthusiasm of the organisers.
 * Well planned and structured as a whole.
 * Good use of both Junior and Seniors Students.
 * It was good at showing off our school community.
 * The boys were really proud of their School.
 * Putting the results up was very good.
 * Great Day best in 10 years.
 * Neal's speech his best yet.
 * Different Stations were good


 * What weaknesses do you see in the St John’s Open day that we ran for 2012? **
 * Nothing about Careers-only a focus on academic results
 * Look to included the Career pathways we offer as a starter.
 * More time needed at stations.
 * As I leader it took me two or three stations before I figured out what to do or even what to say. It got easy as the day went on. (Ryan Ennor Year 13)
 * Money could be spent in D block classes, foyer of Library, foyer of Gym etc to freshen up the place.
 * (Parent who attended) Maybe a bit long introduction, it could have been more concise.
 * The rush in getting the music gear set up.
 * Music gear then had to be moved back for the Tours to take place.
 * More time needed.
 * We seem to be getting better.
 * Tours seemed a little rushed
 * Tours seemed too rushed.
 * Tours too short
 * Not all staff were present.
 * Maybe trialling having on a week night. There may be an increase.

Another two minutes at each activity (Ryan Ennor Year 13)
 * What recommendations do you have for a future St John’s Open day? **
 * Order the classes a little better went from R9 to art to chapel
 * Have 5mins to show then different parts of the school eg Pool, BB courts etc (Ryan Ennor year 13)
 * Overall a great Day
 * We need to keep getting our message and image out to the public
 * Would an earlier start time work?
 * More instructions for teachers as to what to do?
 * (Parent who attended)shorter time in the Gym.
 * Teachers need to realise that if they carry on after the bell it slows the whole process down.
 * Teachers should not be making comments like"Dont send your Son to Boys High. It is a terrible school." Whiler they are aour opposition we still need to be professional.
 * (Parent who attended) Nice personal touch to see all the different sports kits and players.
 * 5 stations 15 mins. each- Eng / SS, Sci/Maths, PE/RE, Technology, Options
 * Continue to showcase our students and there talents even more.
 * Not in the weekend
 * Set the Gym up on Friday. this will allow for a proper sound check.
 * Would an evening be better?
 * Involve Jane Ngui more in the planning process.
 * Would a week Night be better?
 * Have a careers display maybe in the Foyer!
 * maybe have a class set up like a Normal Day!