January 2022

Form 6 St John's pupils Geography field trip to Debden Brook, Epping Forest
Jan 2022
Form 6 pupils were eager to get their hands dirty and wade into the river, when they visited FSC Epping Forest, a Special Area of Conservation. Head of Geography, Miss Grant explained “this field work experience is very important as it allows our pupils to practise their collaborative skills, appreciate that they are all part of a team with a specific task to complete and to enjoy and saviour the fluvial landscape around them. It gives them the opportunity to test their understanding of the theoretical aspects of fluvial environments with reference to an actual example." Our
Form 4 pupils at SJCS performing Roald Dahl's The BFG
Jan 2022
Following the success of last year’s Third Form Greek Myths, expectations were high when, as the Fourth Form, the children took to the stage again. The BFG posed a different kind of challenge to the year group; there were no songs or dancing, and the focus was instead on telling the story, with comedic moments peppering the performance.  The cast stepped up and produced a performance which was highly amusing and entertaining for all of the audience. The production comprised of 3 individual mini-plays stitched together to tell the tale of Sophie’s encounter with the BFG - the ‘Big
Pupils at St John's College School at the Service in Preparation for Christmas
Jan 2022
Our festive ‘Services in Preparation for Christmas’, held over two days in the magnificent Chapel of St John’s College, once again heralded the start of the season with a range of carols, poems and readings all presented by the children. The carols and readings were interspersed with 5 congregational hymns. The Services provided a sense of calm from the busy nature of this time of the year and created up a contemplative mood to help prepare for Christmas. Due to current restrictions, Sixth Form parents were invited to attend in person and it was live streamed and recorded so that all could
St John's Kindergarten Nativity Play 2021
Jan 2022
Kindergarten’s rendition of their nativity production, Whoops-a-Daisy Angel, was broadcast live to the school community this year so everyone could share the children’s production and all their hard work leading up to the performance. We were fortunate to be able to invite parents to watch in person. This delightful nativity play tells the story of a disorganised but loveable angel who is chosen to show the way to Bethlehem.  While the angels in Heaven are busy going about their special duties efficiently and smoothly, Whoopsie, a slightly accident-prone angel who is never trusted