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St John’s ended the term on a high note with the exciting announcement that it has been shortlisted in the Performing Arts category of the Independent School of the Year Awards 2025. This follows last year’s proud win in the Pre-Prep category, reinforcing the school’s ongoing commitment to creativity, community, and courageous learning.
What a memorable Trips Week it was for our Senior House pupils as they wrapped up the academic year with trips and activities alongside their friends and teachers. Children from Forms 3 to 6 enjoyed a wonderful blend of adventure, teamwork, and fun—creating lasting memories.
As we come to the end of the academic year, we extend our heartfelt thanks and fondest farewell to Mr Neil Chippington, Head of St John’s since 2016. Over the past nine years, Mr Chippington has guided the School with unwavering dedication, warmth and vision—fostering a culture of curiosity, kindness and aspiration that has left a lasting legacy.
Pupils at Senior House recently enjoyed a very special lunchtime, turning an ordinary midday break into a lively summer celebration with a BBQ and Jazz in the Piazza, courtesy of our 'Rednotes' Band.
Every Michaelmas Term, Senior House hosts the much-anticipated ‘St John’s Got Talent’. T2’s Got Talent lit up Byron House recently with joy and creativity—a heartwarming celebration where every child had the chance to shine and share what makes them unique.
Form 2 enjoyed an unforgettable day of adventure and discovery at Grafham Water, packed with exciting activities and new experiences, including canoeing, mountain biking and pioneering. We are incredibly proud of the children for embracing each challenge, learning new skills, and showing such fantastic teamwork.
Our Kindergarten children enjoyed a rich day of outdoor learning at Wandlebury Country Park, taking part in a series of hands-on activities across chalk grassland, woodland, and pond habitats. The visit formed a key part of their Science learning, helping to build early understanding of biodiversity, lifecycles, and ecological interdependence.
I didn’t know bugs lived under logs—now I want to find more at home! My favourite bit was looking at the water creatures swimming really fast.
From the moment they stepped off the coach, our T1s were wide-eyed with anticipation. Their day at Whipsnade Zoo promised close encounters of the furred, feathered, and fantastical kind—and it delivered in spades. With chatter rippling through the group and hands pointing eagerly toward enclosures, the children launched into a day of discovery, wonder, and a few delightfully smelly surprises.
Our Piazza was buzzing with joy as the Parents’ Association hosted a heartwarming Children’s Tea Party at Senior House.
From the first hook of Hook-a-Duck to the final bite of sushi, the afternoon was filled with laughter, games, and a feast fit for a fête—thanks to a generous spread of cakes, sausage rolls, scones, and more. The classics like Splat the Rat made a welcome return, much to the delight of young (and not-so-young!) guests. After the merriment, families gathered for a moment of quiet reflection and beauty at Evensong in St John’s College Chapel, where our choristers sang with
A Rite of Passage Beneath the Willow: Leavers Take Their Final Bow
As the academic year draws to a close, the lawn beneath the willow tree once again became the stage for one of the most cherished traditions in the St John's calendar. But this year’s Leavers raised the bar in spectacular fashion—marking their final weeks not only with talent and flair, but with a Shakespearean trilogy that will be remembered for years to come.