St. John’s Sixth Form student Jack Reynolds has had to step back from the school’s much-anticipated production of Frozen this year - but for an inspiring reason. Jack has been offered a prestigious place on the Oxford University UNIQ residential, an outreach programme designed to give students a taste of life at one of the world’s leading universities.
Jack, a talented performer and committed academic, is aiming to study Experimental Psychology at Oxford after Sixth Form. His passion for psychology has already led him to gain work experience at Durham University’s Psychology department, giving him valuable insight into both academic research and applied psychological fields such as sports psychology. In addition, he has also enrolled onto Durham Supported Progression, an outreach programme which involves a summer residential place studying Psychology at Durham University at the end of July.
Beyond his academic interests, Jack is also a CAFOD Young Leader, raising awareness and funds for the international development charity. He recently completed the programme and received a certificate at a ceremony at Romero House, London. This year, Jack will be running the Great North Run to raise further funds for CAFOD and recently volunteered at the national FLAME youth event in March.
Jack is also completing his Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, showcasing his dedication, leadership, and commitment to personal development. His well-rounded character, community spirit, and academic ambition make him a role model for younger students.
Head of Sixth Form, Matt Dunn, said:
"Jack embodies everything we value at St. John’s – curiosity, compassion, and commitment. While we’ll miss his presence on stage this year, we are incredibly proud of his achievements and the bright future he’s building."