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

• Letter From Mrs O'Rourke

  Fri 13 Jun 2025

  Dear Families,

  As we come to the end of a very busy and uplifting fortnight here at St John’s Catholic Primary School, I want to take a moment to give thanks for all that we have experienced and achieved together.

  A heartfelt well done to our wonderful children who have completed their statutory assessments over the past two weeks. Our Year 4 pupils approached the Multiplication Tables Check with great focus and resilience, and our Year 1 children tackled their Phonics Screening Check with enthusiasm and growing confidence. We are so proud of their hard work – it is a real           testament to their commitment to learning and to the support you provide at home.

  We have also been truly blessed with the richness of community spirit that has filled our school. Sports Day today was a stunning success, and I would like to say a sincere thank you to all the families who came to support. The sunshine was matched only by the smiles on the children’s faces as they gave their all. Your cheering, encouragement and presence brought such joy and truly allowed our school’s Gospel values and Catholic ethos to shine brightly throughout the day.

  It has also been wonderful to see such strong parental engagement in other areas of school life. Our OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) afternoon was a joyful and memorable event – thank you for joining us and embracing the spirit of play and exploration that is so important for our children’s development.

  Thank you, too, for taking the time to complete our parent surveys. Your thoughtful responses are currently being carefully analysed and will play a key role in helping us shape the ongoing growth and improvement of St John’s.

  These past two weeks have truly shown what we can achieve when we work in partnership – with faith, with love, and with a shared sense of purpose. Thank you for walking this journey with us.

  Wishing you all a peaceful weekend and continued blessings in the weeks ahead.

  Warm regards and God bless,

  Mrs O'Rourke

   

• I Can & I Am

  Fri 13 Jun 2025

  I Can & I Am

  Children in Years 5 and 6 took part in a series of engaging wellbeing workshops, all centred around the idea of “inflating our own balloons.” This idea encourages children to recognise the importance of self-worth and confidence. When we feel good about ourselves, we’re better equipped to cope with life’s ups and downs.

  The ‘I Can I Am’ bus has been creatively transformed into a range of inspiring workspaces, including a fully equipped kitchen. One of the highlights for many children was the chance to make their own pizzas – a wonderful way for them to try something new and experience    success (inflating their ‘balloon’). Of course, after making their pizza the children were allowed to eat them! The team also led discussion workshops with the children, encouraging them to focus on the positive qualities in themselves and in one another.

   

  Pupil Voice:

  “It made me feel calm and content. It was a fun and peaceful place to be.” Sienna

  “It made me happy.” Brianna

  “I enjoyed meeting the staff (Tom and Sam) because they were kind and helpful. I also liked making the pizzas because it was something that I had never done before.” Finley

  “It was a difference experience for me! It felt weird handling the dough, but I enjoyed chatting about myself and others too. It gave me a chance to show kindness to other people.” Lorenzo

  “It made me feel calm. We had the opportunity to talk about our challenges and steps towards this. I felt determined, like I could take on my challenge.” Jenny

   

  

• KS1 Trip to Farleigh Hungerford

  Fri 13 Jun 2025

  KS1 Trip to Farleigh Hungerford

  KS1 had a fantastic time exploring Farleigh Hungerford Castle, linked to our history project. We dressed up, looked at artefacts and played in the ruins. Thank you very much to all the   parents who were able to help out on this trip.

   

  

• House Saints Afternoon

  Fri 13 Jun 2025

  House Saints Afternoon

  Last Friday the whole came together to remember our dear friend and colleague Adrian Smith. Pupils competed for the “Mr Smith Orienteering Shield” awarded for their orienteering skills. It was an afternoon of sportsmanship, fun, singing and laughter.

  Congratulations to Saint. Don Bosco House who won the Shield.