St John's
Catholic Primary School
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Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Children’s Author visits Key Stage One
Mon 22 Jan 2024Children’s Author visits Key Stage One
On Wednesday, KS1 were fortunate to receive a visit from the author Gareth Edwards. He read some of his books and talked to them about his job as an author. He read 'The disgusting sandwich' and we got to meet some of the characters 'Badger and Crow'!
The children had a great time
listening to the story and
engaging with the characters.
We would like to thank Gareth for his time and wonderful storytelling.
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Classes 6, 7 & 8 Trip to Stonehenge
Mon 22 Jan 2024Classes 6, 7 & 8 Trip to Stonehenge
On Monday 8th January Lower Key Stage 2 went on a trip to Stonehenge to support and inspire them for their learning in the spring terms. The sun shone on the way there and the children and adults were in good spirits. The children split into year groups, some went to the very informative museum while others made their way to the stones. After lunch the groups swapped and the children learned about the tools and weapons used in the Stone and Bronze Ages and what the structure of Stonehenge may have been used for. We learned how History is sometimes just detective work using evidence from archaeological finds. We had a wonderful time. A big thank you to all the Governors, Parents and Staff who made the trip possible.
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Whole School Mass
Mon 22 Jan 2024Whole School Mass
On Tuesday morning the whole school celebrated their first mass of the New Year together at St. Johns Church.
The 1st reading was read by Daniel, the psalm was sung beautifully by
Tatiana and the bidding prayers were led by Lexi and Iga, all year 6 children. The choir, as always were on top form and lead the congregation by singing some specially chosen hymns.
It was a wonderful way to join together at the start of a New Year with all the children, teaching staff and the regular parishioners at church.
Canon Tom’s homily invited the children to, if they wished share their new year’s resolutions with everyone. Some lovely responses of ‘to try harder at school’, to ‘make new friends’. The homily was linked to the fresh start that the New Year can bring to our lives, not necessarily making a resolution but for all of us to observe our lives regularly, and to seek God's help to become better individuals every day.
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Epiphany Service
Mon 22 Jan 2024Epiphany Service
On Friday afternoon the whole school joined together to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. The service was led beautifully by our Year 6 Chapel Champions who dedicated their own time to prepare and plan the service. We also recognise and celebrate the gifts of our children who sang so wonderfully and to Rutendo who led us in a stunning solo of the carol Silent Night. This service helped children understand the significance of the Epiphany and how God sent his son,
Jesus, into the world so that everyone, everywhere might know of God’s great love for all his children. In addition each classroom was visited by the three wise men to complete the ancient blessing of the Feast of the Epiphany. This ancient blessing
reminds us that every time we enter this place we are asking for God’s blessing on us and the people who visit here.
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Year 5 & 6 Girls Football Tournament
Mon 22 Jan 2024Year 5 & 6 Girls Football Tournament
Well done to the Year 5/6 girls’ football team who represented St John’s in the Wiltshire and Swindon Football Finals Day. We did exceptionally well in the group stage by winning all four matches. This took us through to the semi-finals where we were up against Christchurch. A closely contested game which we narrowly won 2-1. St John’s faced Southfield in the final. Unfortunately, we lost 2-0; however, all children gave it their all and put on a fantastic show. They were wonderful ambassadors of the school and deserving of their runners up medals.
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Happy Christmas From St. John’s School
Tue 19 Dec 2023Happy Christmas From St. John’s School
Following another busy and eventful term, our St. John’s community wish you all a happy, peaceful and holy Christmas. We hope you all have a restful break and look forward to seeing all the children again on Thursday 4th January 2024.
A reminder that we have a T.D. Day tomorrow Wednesday 20th December 2023 so the school is closed to all pupils.
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KS1 Crib Reflection
Tue 19 Dec 2023KS1 Crib Reflection
Well done to all the children in Year 1 and Year 2 who celebrated their Crib reflection and carol concert in the Church on Wednesday evening. You were an absolute credit to your families and to the school - we were all so proud of you.
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EYFS Nativity
Tue 19 Dec 2023EYFS Nativity
Huge congratulations to the children in EYFS who shared their version of the Nativity so beautifully in the parish church on Friday afternoon. The children's interpretation of the events in Bethlehem showed such love and care it was a joyful occasion. What a perfect message, that the best gifts are those which are given with love. Many thanks to all the families who were able to join us - we were delighted to have you with us.
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Advent Penitential Service
Fri 08 Dec 2023Advent Penitential Service
During the season of Advent the children are busy preparing their hearts and minds so that they are truly ready to celebrate Christmas. The whole school gathered together last Friday for our Advent Penitential Service and reflected on preparing our hearts, many thanks to the Chapel Champions and School Choir for leading us so beautifully in prayer and song.
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Class 8 Violin Concert
Fri 08 Dec 2023Class 8 Violin Concert
On Tuesday 5th December Class 8 performed their Christmas songs and carols in a violin concert. The hall was packed with a great audience, a very big thanks to Charlotte our violin teacher. We sang our carol outdoors and had Sofia and Finley accompany us in the playground too!
