Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Winter Uniform

  Fri 13 Oct 2023

  Winter Uniform

   

  All pupils are to return to school after half term in their winter uniform. Details are on the school website.  Also could girls with long hair please make sure it is tied back for school. 

   

  Now the weather is getting colder and wetter, please ensure your child wears a winter coat into school every day. Children will go out in the playground every day at both break time and lunchtime.

   

• Chaplaincy Commissioning Service

  Fri 13 Oct 2023

  Chaplaincy Commissioning Service

   

  On Thursday 11^th October a group of senior Chapel Champions travelled to Clifton Cathedral to attend the Primary Chaplaincy Commissioning Service led by Bishop Declan. It was a wonderful occasion and the children from St. John's were exemplary role models of our school values. They promised to commit to the challenge of being a leader and peace builder in our world today and Bishop Declan challenged each child to be ambitious in what they can achieve. Over 450 children attended the event from across the Diocese and it was a joyous occasion. Many thanks to Mrs Clare Doogue, RE Governor, who once again so generously gave up her time to support the children in this most important role.

   

  

• Harvest Service

  Fri 13 Oct 2023

  Harvest Service

   

  On Friday 6^th October the whole school - including Foundation Stage children - celebrated a wonderful Harvest Service together led by Canon Tom.  Thank you so much to every family that contributed to the Service we had over 200 donations of food and toiletries which is fantastic! All of the items will go to families in our local area and we look forward to working with Trowbridge Foodbank over the coming year. Congratulations to our Year 5 children, Theo K and Ella H who have been selected as Food Bank Friday Leaders and they will be co-ordinating the weekly Foodbank collections. 

   

• Holy Rosary

  Fri 06 Oct 2023

  Holy Rosary

   

  October is the month of the Holy Rosary and this week in our parish we started praying the Healing Rosary for Families for all families, but especially those in our parishes and schools. You are invited to entrust your families to Our Lady's care by placing the surnames of your families (or any families you would like us to pray for) in our intentions box to be prayed for each week and in return please take a Unity Prayer card.

  There is a box, prayer cards and intention slips in the school office (from Monday) and the church porch. Alternatively, you can email names to healingrosaryforfamilies@gmail.com and they will be added on your behalf. Everyone is welcome to join the parishioners in St. John’s Church on Wednesdays at 9am.

   

   

• Monty—St. John’s Therapy Dog

  Fri 06 Oct 2023

  Monty—St. John’s Therapy Dog

   

  Monty is the newest addition to the St John’s family. Mrs. Sessions has had Monty since he was a puppy and now at age 10 he has spent the summer completing his therapy dog training to enable him to come into school and take part in a wide range of activities with the children.

   

  Mrs. Sessions says – having a therapy dog in school has a number of benefits to both the children and staff at St Johns. I am very excited that Monty will get to spend time with the children and help with their literacy and communication skills as well as increase the feelings of well-being throughout the school.

   

  The therapeutic effects of a child reading to a dog appears to produce a less stressed, less self-conscious and more confident child. A therapy dog can provide comfort, encourage positive behaviour, motivate speech and inspire children to have fun.

   

  Monty has 4 agents in school —Weronika, Tatiana, Weronika and Maja.