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Form 5 embarked on a fascinating combined Computing and History field trip to Bletchley Park, the historic site that played a pivotal role in wartime codebreaking and laid the foundations for modern computing. The visit provided a unique opportunity to connect the innovations of the past with today’s digital security challenges.
Our Girls' football team delivered an outstanding performance at the recent Cambridge United Football Festival, showcasing exceptional teamwork, determination, and skill throughout the competition. From the first whistle to the final match, they played with energy and confidence, supporting each other every step of the way and demonstrating remarkable composure on the ball.
The girls' ability to adapt to different challenges and maintain their focus under pressure was truly inspiring.
St John’s pupils delivered an exceptional display of athleticism and determination in a thrilling day of competition, tackling a wide range of events—from sprinting and hurdles to long-distance races, jumping, and throwing disciplines.
This term, Form 4 pupils have been immersed in learning about Sikhism, and their recent visit to the Cambridge Gurdwara brought their studies to life in an unforgettable way. The experience provided a profound opportunity to explore Sikh traditions firsthand.
Form 3 delivered a captivating production of the Snow Queen, bringing the story of Kai and Gerda to life with spine-tingling performances and evocative music specially adapted by our music teacher, Ms Harris. The children embraced the tale’s themes of friendship, perseverance, and courage, deepening their emotional expression and confidence on stage.
This informal lunchtime concert was a joyful celebration of musical creativity, showcasing the compositions of Forms 3 and 4 as part of their music curriculum. 120 compositions had been submitted in Lent Term, thoughtfully reviewed by their music teacher, and 16 were selected to be performed live by Stradivarius Strings. This ensemble of older children were very engaged by the task of performing these pieces and demonstrated a genuine interest in the work of the younger children during rehearsal.
Four Form 4 pupils made their voices heard at an inaugural debating competition held at Culford School. The idea here was to showcase the debating skills and abilities of prep school pupils, with the aim of streamlining and launching an annual prep school debating competition.
Form 2 pupils embarked on a remarkable journey through history, experiencing life as wartime evacuees for the day at the Stibbington Centre. The immersive event transported the children to the 1940s, allowing them to step into the shoes of children evacuated to the countryside during World War II.
Our Choristers had an unforgettable Easter holiday, visiting an incredible 6 U.S. states in just 16 days with the rest of the St John’s College Choir and the organ scholars. This whirlwind journey was packed with breathtaking performances, cultural experiences, and lasting memories. Each concert was met with packed audiences, whose enthusiasm and appreciation made the experience even more special.
One of our Form 6 pupils has demonstrated outstanding mathematical talent after qualifying for the prestigious Grey Kangaroo round of the Intermediate Maths Challenge. Entering the competition independently to push her mathematical abilities, she has surpassed expectations with a string of impressive achievements.
The UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge is a 60 minute, 25 multiple choice Challenge. It encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought and fluency to make pupils think.