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Posted on 23rd January
We are writing jointly to share some positive news about our continued relationship between St John’s, Northwood and Merchant Taylors’ School. From the next admissions cycle, pupils at St John’s who wish to apply for entry to Merchant Taylors’ School...
Nursery have been busy learning about British bird species as part of the RSPB School Birdwatch Week.
The children created their own recycled binoculars using toilet roll tubes and made DIY bird feeders with pipe cleaners and Cheerios to help attract local birds. They also ventured into the forest in search of different species. Although sightings were limited, the children enjoyed listening to birdsong and trying to identify what they could hear.
Along the way, they discovered large badger setts and discussed the animals that will soon begin to emerge from hibernation.
#stjohnsprep #rspbschoolbirdwatch #outdoorlearning #learningthroughnature
A whole-school Eco Council meeting took place this week, with delegates from every class!
The children discussed exciting future activities, including the Plastic Count and Litter Picking, and shared ideas to help make our school even greener. We can’t wait for the next meeting after half term.
#stjohnsprep #ecocouncil #sustainableschools #plasticfree #litterpicking #YoungEcoWarriors
St John’s boys are continuing to grow in independence while exploring our wonderful natural environment. Our forest areas have been full of imaginative play, problem solving and den building. From outdoor lessons and playtime adventures the boys have enjoyed every opportunity.
Year 3 have been exploring the properties of different types of rocks, discovering what makes each one unique!
Rugby Action!
Year 8 and Year 6 played Orley Farm last week in a mix of contact and touch matches. The U11A team battled hard for a tough win, while the U13s scored some great tries in a spirited defeat. Year 3 also enjoyed their first competitive matches. All the boys were thrilled to get into action!
#stjohnsprep #orleyfarmschool #rugby #schoolsports #TeamSpirit #sportsmanship
Year 2 have been boosting their vocab! They’ve been exploring new words in their dictionaries and loving every discovery.
#stjohnsprep #readingskills #loveofreading #learningfun
Little Engineers, Big Ideas!
Reception have kicked off the year exploring STEM through hands-on play and trial and error. They built Lego towers, saved bears from a floor of lava, and tested paper boats to learn about balance, design, and problem-solving.
The boys asked “Why?” and “How?”, thinking like real scientists and developing curiosity and resilience.
#stjohnsprep #littleengineers #STEMLearning #earlyyearseducation #learningthroughplay #FutureScientists
It’s almost spring and time for the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. The Eco Club led an assembly on how to spot and count different bird species, and the boys helped fill our bird feeders ready for the count.
#BigGardenBirdWatch #rspb #EcoClub #NatureAtSchool #birdwatching #sustainability
Year 8 have begun their Energy topic with a hands-on experiment calculating the calories in food by burning it. The boys especially enjoyed testing onion rings and crisps!
Mud, rain, and determination! Years 3 & 4 cross-country teams tackled their first match in very wet and muddy conditions. The boys showed incredible resilience and determination throughout. Millen claimed an excellent 3rd place overall, Dylan finished 8th and Aiden crossed the line 11th out of around 60 runners. A fantastic display of character, we are so proud of all the boys!
