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Form 5 stepped into the roles of real-life codebreakers as they took on a high-energy cryptography challenge designed to test teamwork, problem solving and computing skills, with the ultimate prize of cracking open a toy safe. The activity forms part of their Thursday afternoon choice sessions where pupils select from a range of enrichment opportunities.
The Form 6 pen tidy project is a dynamic example of how Design Technology at St John’s nurtures creativity, technical confidence, and purposeful learning. With Mrs Wright, our Head Teacher, acting as the client, pupils were set a meaningful and engaging challenge: to design and make a desk organiser that would help her keep her pens in order while also being attractive enough to take pride of place on her desk.
‘Veni, vidi, vici’ felt like the perfect motto as Form 1 brought history to life with their vibrant production of ‘The Romans Rewrite’. The performance, filled with singing, dancing and drama, was full of energy and commitment. The young cast were clearly having great fun on stage, and their confidence, teamwork and sense of playfulness shone through in every scene. What was even more striking, though, was the learning behind it. Through drama, music and movement, pupils explored Roman history in a way that made the past tangible, memorable and properly understood.
Our Choristers enjoyed a truly memorable Christmas tour with St John's College Choir last December. Spirits were high as they made their way to their first destination, Luxembourg, where they performed in the beautiful Philharmonie Concert Hall to a sell‑out audience. After the concert, the Choristers were able to unwind with a delightful walk around Luxembourg’s Christmas markets.
At St John’s every child is given the opportunity to shine on stage and discover the power of their own voice. Since the start of the academic year Form 4 have thrown themselves into a series of imaginative drama projects exploring the suspension of disbelief and culminating in a spectacular 'Evening of Greek Myths'. Each class took on a different tale including Jason, Medea and the evil Harpies, Theseus, Aegeus, Minos, Ariadne, and the Minotaur, and Hermes, Odysseus, Circe, and Poseidon. Together they transformed the stage into a world of heroes, monsters, gods and impossible quests.
Our youngest year group delighted families and friends last week with their spirited performance of the nativity play Not Such a Silent Night.
St John’s Charities Committee once again sprinkled festive cheer throughout the school as children and staff warmly welcomed local care home residents to our annual Christmas party. This much-loved event remains a cherished St John’s tradition, celebrating kindness, community and connection.
KG and T1 were treated to an exciting and unforgettable experience when the Silverstone Museum outreach team visited St John’s for a full day of hands-on learning.
Our T1 pupils lit up the Byron House stage with festive sparkle and imagination in their Nativity performance, 'Christmas with the Aliens'. The production was bursting with catchy songs and lively actions that had the whole audience clapping, dancing and joining in. Children and staff created a show that was joyful, confident and full of heart and a true celebration of music, movement and festive fun.
Form 3 travelled back in time last week, immersing themselves in the year 1536 to experience a traditional Tudor Christmas under the reign of King Henry VIII. Donning costumes and leaving modern-day Britain behind, pupils, staff and parents explored life in the 16th century through an interactive workshop delivered by History Off the Page.