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Our Year 5 boys had an unforgettable Discovery Day at Merchant Taylors’ School during Activities Week.

From exciting Chemistry experiments exploring rates of reaction, to hands-on Robotics in DT&E, and sculpting animal heads in Art, the boys embraced every opportunity with enthusiasm and curiosity. They also enjoyed experiencing the Games and PE department, with hockey and cricket sessions in the incredible purpose-built facilities.

The boys had lunch in the dining hall where they were joined by some St John’s old boys who are now in the Sixth Form. They engaged like long-lost family. In fact, Year 5 were greeted throughout the day by St John’s old boys who were keen to catch-up. There is a lovely sense of a community within a community for St John’s boys at MTS.

Thank you to Merchant Taylors’ School for such a memorable and inspiring day!

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Pupils from Pre-Prep through to Year 8 have been embracing opportunities this week, getting outside, learning new skills, and gaining invaluable life experiences as part of our annual Activity Week, a highlight of the school year.

From Early Years enjoying a memorable farm visit, to Year 2 taking on new challenges at PGL, Year 3 exploring Ashridge Estate, and Year 4 embracing adventure at Whitemoor Lakes, each year group has been experiencing new adventures.

Year 5 have been immersed in creative urban art, while Years 6 and 8 are enjoying an unforgettable experience in St Davids, Wales.

Activity Week is always one of the most anticipated and memorable times in the school calendar, and this year is no exception. A week to remember for the whole school!

This year`s Summer Concert was a fantastic celebration of music, bringing together talent and collaboration from Year 1 through to Year 6.

A special highlight was the debut performances from the Year 1 & 2 Choir and our Big Band – what a moment!

It was wonderful to see how much progress pupils are making in their instrumental lessons and ensemble work. A huge thank you to their dedication, our brilliant instrumental teachers, and the continued support from families that makes it all possible.

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The grounds and cricket pitches are looking fantastic and the boys are loving every moment of training on such superb surfaces as they prepare for their first fixtures of the season. Excitement is building for what promises to be a brilliant summer of cricket!

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Our Reception children have been exploring colour, creativity, and expression through beautiful watercolour painting. It’s been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they experiment with blending tones and creating their own unique artwork.

Year 5 worked brilliantly together, tackling real engineering challenges while designing and building their own fairground rides. Through teamwork, creativity, and problem solving, they explored how ideas can be turned into working models.

A fantastic example of collaboration in action!

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Open Morning | Friday 01 May 2026 from 9am

We warmly invite you to our Open Morning. Book your place here:
https://www.st-johns.org.uk/admissions/open-morning/

Welcoming girls and boys in Early Years from September 2027.

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Pupils have been making the most of learning beyond the classroom, developing real-world skills through hands-on experiences in the spring sunshine. They’ve learnt how to perform CPR in First Aid lessons, how to light a fire safely in bushcraft and even how to build a working trebuchet!

What an incredible range of challenges, skills, and experiences.

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Year 3 recently took part in expert pedestrian safety training with Hillingdon Council, heading out into the local area to put their road safety skills to the test.

The children worked hard on mastering the Green Cross Code, practising the vital Stop, Look, Listen and Think sequence to navigate junctions and crossings with confidence.

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