Welcome to St John’s

Year 4 and Year 5 boys were thrilled to visit St Martin’s School to meet the bestselling children’s author, David Walliams.

David shared practical tips to spark their imaginations and foster a love of reading and writing. He also delivered an inspiring message about embracing individuality, celebrating differences, and being confident in who you are.

A big thank you to our hosts for welcoming us so warmly. Our boys had an amazing time, leaving the event inspired to recommend great books to friends and start writing their own stories. What a memorable experience!

Year 5 are showcasing their creativity in an exciting design competition! It’s inspiring to see their innovation and teamwork in action as they bring their ideas to life.

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Last week, Year 6 explored World War One to refine their speaking and listening skills ahead of upcoming interviews. Starting with a Q&A, they then worked in pairs on recruitment posters, trench warfare, poison gas, and the significance of Remembrance Day.

It was fantastic to see them collaborate thoughtfully and build their understanding together. We wish them every success as they prepare for the interview challenges ahead!

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On Tuesday 11th November, our whole school community came together to honor the service and sacrifice of those affected by conflicts around the world. We were thrilled to welcome back a former pupil, now a scholar at Merchant Taylors’ School, who beautifully marked the beginning of our two-minute silence with the Last Post and closed it with the traditional Reveille.

At 11:00, we gathered on the playground to observe the silence. The moment was incredibly moving, made even more poignant by the sound of guns from the Royal Naval Base in Northwood.

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International Studies in Action!

Year 2 have been learning about Japan and had lots of fun making and eating sushi. They wrapped sticky rice in thin slices of cucumber and carrots, then rolled them into traditional sushi shapes.

Meanwhile, Year 1 explored China through a food tasting experience. Many had tried noodles before, but few had used chopsticks. Some boys even gave excellent demonstrations on how to use them properly.

It’s been fantastic to see the children learning about different cultures through hands-on activities.

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Over the past month, Ted created an excellent board game called “Tom Find the Item”, inspired by the story Tom’s Midnight Garden.

The instructions were easy to follow: land on a red space and pick up an unlucky card, land on a black space and pick up a lucky card. To win, players needed to find 16 items and return them to the house at the start of the board. All the items were connected to the story, adding a creative touch.

Pink, purple, green, and orange teams played the game and had great fun exploring it together.

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