July 2020

Jul 2020
Pre Prep children were encouraged to participate in a virtual 'at home' Sports Day this year with a range of suggested events in which to participate. Head of Sport, Mr Gareth McComb encouraged the children to practise the events during their allocated week and then perform them when it suited them best at home. The sports staff provided written and video instructions to help set up races and events and to start the 'ready, steady, go!' Families had the option to upload their photos and videos to the allocated Padlet to share the fun with their friends and teachers. Mr McComb
Jul 2020
Speech Days at St John's at the end of every summer term also coincide with the school's annual Senior House Art Exhibition. This event gives the chance for artwork across the academic year from each child to be viewed and celebrated. Head of Art, Mrs Sam Downer, was determined not to let the pandemic stop 2020's exhibition and, as a result, it was celebrated electronically with over 500 pieces of work to be enjoyed.  2D projects included work, amongst others, based on Marc Chagall, William Blake, Vincent van Gogh and investigations into Claude Monet and the impressionists. 3D pieces
Jul 2020
Please see below a selection of work completed this year in Design Technology at Senior House. Form 3 Vehicles In this project the children developed their understanding of how products can be driven by electricity. They learned how to use motors within their models and how to control the speed and direction of movement. They developed their design skills by using their own ideas and experiences to produce clearly labelled drawings. They used construction kits and a range of materials and components to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding. The children produced a