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

• Letter From Mrs O'Rourke

  Fri 01 May 2026

  Dear Families,

  Over the past two weeks, our school community has had much to celebrate.

  We were delighted to welcome a visit from Wiltshire Local Authority School Effectiveness Team to monitor the quality of teaching and learning in mathematics across the school. The feedback was extremely positive, highlighting not only the high quality of teaching but also the excellent learning behaviours demonstrated by our children. It was particularly pleasing to hear how confidently pupils could articulate their knowledge and understanding, reflecting the strong foundations being built in every classroom. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of both staff and pupils.

  We have also enjoyed opening our doors to families of our new Early Years Foundation Stage cohort, who will be joining us in September. It was a real pleasure to meet so many parents and carers and to begin building the strong partnerships that are so important in supporting children as they start their school journey. We look forward to welcoming our new pupils and helping them settle into school life.

  Please do take the time to read the full newsletter—there is so much going on within our school and wider community, and we would love for you to stay informed and involved.

  We would also like to highlight a couple of important upcoming events. Please add to your diaries the Colour Run organised by the Friends of the School. This promises to be a fantastic, fun-filled event and raises much-needed funds to support every child in our school.

  In addition, we are looking forward to celebrating 150 years of St John the Baptist Catholic Church in Trowbridge. A special Mass led by Bishop Bosco will be held on Wednesday 24th June at 7pm in the parish church, followed by a community celebration on Saturday 27th June. We hope many of you will be able to join us for these meaningful occasions.

  Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

  Mrs O’Rourke

• Sports Day

  Fri 01 May 2026

  Sports Day

  Sports Day this year will take place on Friday 22^nd May. Children are to arrive at school in their PE Kits wearing a T-Shirt representing the colour of their house:

   

                   Blue -     St. Mother Teresa

                   Yellow - St. Don Bosco

                   Green -  St. Francis of Assisi

             Red -     St. Carlo Acutis

   

  If your child is unsure of their house, they should ask their teacher.

   

  The timings will be as follows:

   

  AM – KS2 (after registration – 12pm)

  PM – EYFS and KS1 (1.15pm – 3pm)

   

  Parents are warmly invited to stay for a picnic on the field. Of course, this is all weather dependent.

   

  If you are talking any close-up photos, please ensure that they are of your own child only.

   

  Policy on photography: you will understand the need to safeguard children by refraining from posting photographs/videos of other children on social media sites without the permission of their parents/guardians.

• Marian Procession and May Crowning Sunday 10th May

  Fri 01 May 2026

  Marian Procession and May Crowning Sunday 10th May

   

  The procession will begin at 9.45am outside St John's Catholic Primary School. Everyone is welcome to join the Children's Rosary as we process to the church, via St Augustine's. We will pray the 5th decade in the church before Mass and the May Crowning of Our Lady will take place at the start of the Children's Mass.

   

  Divine Mercy Chaplet

   

  Some parents are going to pray the chaplet of Divine Mercy by the statue of Our Lady at the front of school at 3pm on Fridays. Everyone is welcome to join in or just listen - it takes about 8 minutes and is a very powerful devotion that calls down grace and mercy from Heaven upon our families and the whole world.

• Counsel Class Liturgy

  Fri 01 May 2026

  Counsel Class Liturgy

  This week, Counsel Class led a liturgy based on the Gospel from John, exploring what it means to live life to the full and to use the gifts and talents we have been given. We were delighted to welcome Fr Richard, who joined us for this special time of reflection.

  All of the children contributed brilliantly, either by reading, showing or sharing an aspect of their learning or by singing with all their heart! We were so proud of every child. Counsel class showed great respect and have really engaged with the message of the Gospel and represented St John’s beautifully.

  

• Affordable Schools

  Fri 01 May 2026

  Affordable Schools

  We understand that the rising cost of living continues to place pressure on many families. If you have any questions or concerns about the affordability or cost of anything related to school, please know that we are here to help and support where we can. This may include costs linked to school trips, wrap-around care, after-school clubs or music lessons. Families are welcome to contact us confidentially at affordabilty@st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk. We encourage anyone who may need support, or who wishes to ask questions, to get in touch.

• Second Session of Extended Day Cancelled on Friday 8th May 2026

  Fri 01 May 2026

  Second Session of Extended Day Cancelled on Friday 8^th May 2026

   

  The second session of Extended Day – 4.30pm – 5.45pm is cancelled on Friday 8^th May due to an event taking place.

  If your child is booked in on this date, please collect your child by 4.30pm at the very latest.

  Thank you.