St John's
Catholic Primary School
At St John's we grow and learn in the footsteps of Jesus.
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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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Year 4 Trip to Skern
Fri 11 Mar 2022Year 4 Trip to Skern
We keep the children in Year 4 who have gone on their first residential to Skern in our thoughts and prayers over this weekend. We can't wait to hear about their exciting adventures! Thank you again to the members of the staff team who have enabled this experience to happen.
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Toy/Book Sale
Fri 11 Mar 2022Toy/Book Sale
Sadly we are all aware of the devastating events occurring in Ukraine. We have been keeping the people and in particular the children affected by this crisis in our prayers. The children were keen to help in some small way and have decided to organise a weekly toy/book sale in their classes during Term 4. Each child is invited to bring in a toy or book they would like to donate to the appeal and if they wish can purchase a toy/book for a coin donation. The money raised will go directly to Save the Children and CAFOD Appeal Fund.
Thank you for your support.
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St John of God Feast Day
Fri 11 Mar 2022St. John of God Feast Day
We were delighted to celebrate our Feast Day on Tuesday 8th March which allowed us to reflect on the life of St John of God and to enjoy an extended play time! Year 5 and 6 led our Mass in the Church whilst other members of the school family joined via Teams. Many thanks to Fr Tom and to our Year 6 singers and readers who were fantastic ambassadors of our school.
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Launching Lent
Fri 04 Mar 2022Launching Lent
We are very aware that over the past two years many of the children have missed some of their learning focussed on the season of Lent due to COVID and national lockdowns. So this year we started of the season with a whole school LAUNCHING LENT day on Shrove Tuesday! The focus was to prepare ourselves for the spiritual journey that Lent provides and reflecting on the changes we can make over the next 40 days and beyond! It was a magnificent day together and of course we had to make time for a pancake race! A full write up of the day will be provided by the Chapel Champions and added to the school website. Throughout the day the whole school took part in pancake races in the playground. Great fun was had by all.
Class 8 wrote their prayers of Peace on doves to reflect on the events in the Ukraine and the words of Pope Francis and made some promises for Lent and put them on display so that they could follow their progress through the six weeks of Lent. The children all really enjoyed eating their pancake.
On Ash Wednesday we were pleased to welcome Fr Tom to school who led us in a whole school Ash Wednesday Mass and pupils and staff received the ashes. KS1 joined Fr Tom in the hall while the rest of the school joined by Teams.
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Mission Day - Thursday 17th February 2022
Fri 18 Feb 2022On Thursday 17th February the whole school spent the day reflecting on what our school mission means to us. We also made time to reflect on the questions posed by Pope Francis for the SYNOD. It was a wonderful day, we learnt our new mission day song and many children shared deep thinking about their role in living out our mission and the church they want to be part of in the future. A full reflection of the day will be added to the school website. Well done to everyone, keep 'growing and learning in the footsteps of Jesus'.
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Class 3 Liturgy
Fri 18 Feb 2022Class 3 Liturgy
On Tuesday 8th February Class 3 were excited to celebrate their Class liturgy with Fr Tom. We focused on Mark's Gospel 'The Calming of the Storm' and reflected on when we ask for God's help. The children read and acted out the Gospel with confidence and reverence. We selected the hymns ‘Our hands are yours’ and ‘Our God is a great big God'. Here are some of the children's voices which were gathered after the Liturgy:
Alessandra said ‘I loved watching the other children act out the gospel especially when they made the huge waves'.
Iggy said ‘I love when Father Tom comes in to see us’.
Gabriela said ‘I practised really hard to learn my words at home. I liked standing at the front of the class reading the alleluia’.
Well done to all the children in Class 3 you were fantastic ambassadors of our school!
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Chair of Governors Visits to School
Fri 04 Feb 2022Chair of Governors Visits to School
Mike Simmons, St. John’s School Chair of Governors will be in the main playground next Wednesday 9th February if you would like to have a chat with him.
He will be in the playground at these times:
Morning: from 8.30am
Afternoon: from 3pm
He will be wearing his governors identity badge.
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MDSA Vacancy
Fri 04 Feb 2022MDSA Vacancy
We currently have a vacancy for casual Midday Supervisory Assistants to provide sickness/holiday cover working from 12.00-1.00pm in term time. We are keen to hear from individuals who are patient, calm, organised and adaptable. Being able to work as part of a team is essential as well as being able to use your own initiative. A positive outlook and a sense of humour is essential.
Duties will include the setting up of the hall for lunches, supervision of pupils, either in the lunch hall or other areas in the school, whilst they are eating lunch or taking part in lunchtime activities. Associated duties will include clearing and cleaning of hot meals equipment and stacking of the chairs and tables.
For further information or to obtain an application form, please contact Mrs Poulter in the school office or email admin@st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk by 9.00am Friday 11th February 2022.
St John’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
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Kitchen Table Discussion Questions
Fri 28 Jan 2022Kitchen Table Discussion Questions
Each term your child will bring home knowledge organisers to support their learning in school. This has key vocabulary which they will be using throughout their topic and an overview of the knowledge they will learn. There is also a 'Kitchen Table Discussion' question for you to discuss as a family. Then your child will have opportunity in school to use these ideas to support their contribution to a class discussion.
EYFS
What foods should I eat to keep myself healthy?
Name as many occupations as you can of people who could help you keep fit and healthy?
KS1
Can I be healthy if I go for a walk and eat pizza every day?
LKS2
Project:
Was the natural world a better place in the Stone Age than it is today?
Science:
Is chalk organic or inorganic if it is made up of the remains of living things?
UKS2
History:
Should Alfred be known as “Great”?
Science:
In our modern world, we should only use resources which are natural and can be recycled. Do you agree or disagree?
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UKS2 Visit to Towbridge Museum
Fri 21 Jan 2022UKS2 Visit to Trowbridge Museum
Last week Upper Key Stage 2 visited Trowbridge Museum to help start off their topic about Saxons. We added to our knowledge of the local story of Alfred and the Battle of Edington using “Waylander”- a costumed volunteer who helped us all prepare for battle. We also learned what Saxon Trowbridge was like and dressed as Saxon using clothes alongside the Saxon loom. A big thank you to the volunteers and museum staff for 3 great mornings!
