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

• Year 3 trip to Wagamamas

  Fri 10 Nov 2023

  Year 3 trip to Wagamamas

   

  This week Year 3 had an amazing opportunity to spend a whole morning at Wagamamas in Trowbridge. During their visit they learnt about some of the exotic and exciting ingredients which go into the Asian inspired food and fresh juices. It was wonderful to see the children’s faces as they sampled all these new foods and flavours - the Tropical Smoothie was a real hit! However, the seaweed and bamboo shoots had mixed reviews. They also began to master the art of using chop sticks and competed in a chop-stick challenge! The children then sat down to sample the full Wagamama dining experience with their own Wagamama kids main meal. On our return to school, Mrs Sessions asked the children about the trip and the first response was, “This was the best trip ever!”

   

  We would like to thank Mr and Mrs Maziarz for organising this unique opportunity and all of the Wagamama team. They are doing this all again next week for our Year 4s!

   

  

• Feast of the Solemnity of All Saints Mass

  Fri 03 Nov 2023

  Feast of the Solemnity of All Saints Mass

   

   On Wednesday morning the whole school - including our fantastic children in EYFS - joined the parishioners and Canon Tom to celebrate the Feast of the Solemnity of All Saints. It was a beautiful service were Canon Tom reflected on the uniqueness of each individual and how one day we could be saints! Thank you to the children in KS2 who supported us with reading and serving during the Mass and to the school choir who lead us so well in song. It was wonderful that so many parents and grandparents were able to join us too.

   

• Parent Governor Vacancy

  Fri 03 Nov 2023

  Parent Governor Vacancy

   

  We currently have a vacancy for a parent governor on the Governing Board at the school. Parent governors are elected by other parents and support the Board in their strategic role, not the day to day running of the school. The role of a parent governor is not as a spokesperson for the views of parents; they are the same as all other governors on the Board, providing a 'parental viewpoint' ie representative parents rather than representative of parents.

   

  You do not need to have a background in education, a range of work and life skills are valuable to bring to this role. You will need to be able to commit time to attend meetings at school and undertake training, and keep your knowledge up to date. 

   

  If you are interested in finding out more about what the role involves and the time commitment, please contact Mike Simmons, Chair of   Governors, MSimmons@st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk, who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

   

• 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.

   

  

• History of Gdansk

  Fri 29 Sep 2023

  History of Gdansk

   

  On Monday Ewa Rysop from EMTAS came into school and presented a  brilliant short history of Gdansk to all of Year 3 and 4. She told us about the highlights of the city, the importance of the sea and port and the features of the town. We were especially impressed with the stories of Amber from beaches to shops and museums! The children have also been sharing stories of Gdansk and Poland in class; we would welcome any stories or

  photos if you have any you’d like to share.

   

   

  

• Pupils in EYFS

  Fri 29 Sep 2023

  Pupils in EYFS

   

  Huge congratulations to all the children in Foundation Stage who have now completed a full week in school. We are all incredibly impressed with how well they have settled into our school family and absolutely delighted with each and every unique child.