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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.
Kindergarten and T1 recently embarked on a scientific adventure at the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences in Cambridge. Immersed in 4.5 billion years of Earth’s history, the children explored the wonders of palaeontology, geology and evolution through hands-on activities and awe-inspiring exhibits.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grown old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.At the going down of the sun and in the morningWe will remember them. (For the Fallen)
On 11th November, the St John’s community stood together in solemn unity to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars and in conflicts since so that we might live in peace.
Form 6 pupils recently undertook a Geography field trip to Epping Forest, designed to strengthen their understanding of river processes and to develop the investigative skills that will underpin future GCSE studies. The day centred on practical fieldwork techniques, with pupils measuring river width, depth, velocity, and bedload size at different points along the river. These methods allowed them to observe how a river changes downstream and to consider both physical and human influences on fluvial landscapes.
On the 10th November, St John’s marked Odd Socks Day with plenty of colour, laughter and creativity! Both pupils and staff joined in by wearing mismatched socks to celebrate what makes each of us unique and to promote the key messages of Anti-Bullying Week (10–14 November 2025) which are kindness, inclusion, and respect.
As part of their exciting topic and upcoming play, Romans, Form 1 embarked on a fascinating journey into the world of ancient Rome through an immersive Roman Day workshop with History Off the Page. Transported back in time to a bustling Roman fort, the children were captivated by a vivid recreation of daily life during that era and took part in a variety of hands-on activities.
The Parents’ Association’s annual Fireworks Night once again lit up the skies and certainly lived up to its reputation as, “The best display in Cambridge!”
Last week, our Parents' Association hosted a wonderfully seasonal fundraising event, a Pumpkin Sale that truly captured the spirit of autumn.
Forms 4 and 5 were captivated by a dynamic visit from The Young Shakespeare Company, who brought ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to life through an interactive, immersive performance that sparked imagination and deepened understanding.
St John's was honoured to welcome rugby legend Ben Youngs, England’s most capped player, and the Head of Performance Sport at Gresham’s School for a dynamic afternoon of inspiration, insight, and sport.