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Earth Sciences Trip to Iceland 2024

Apr 2024
During the Easter break a group of Forms 5 and 6 Geographers and Scientists set out to explore the wonders of Iceland. Iceland is an island which is located where the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans meet and was created by divergence at the Mid Atlantic Ridge. 'The Golden Circle' is a land full of volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, geysers, mud pools, jagged coastlines and other incredible geographical features, unmatched by any other place.
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Sixth Form's 'Passion Play' 2024

Apr 2024
The performance of the Passion of Christ that closed the Lent term was accomplished by our talented Sixth Form year group. The play recalls the final days of Jesus’ life – from his entry into Jerusalem, to his crucifixion five days later – and all of the complex plotting, political side-stepping and betrayal that facilitated Jesus’ downfall. The Passion Play is a moving story that required a deep intensity and thoughtfulness, which the Sixth Form delivered. The production was performed to a predominantly standing audience and in a highly immersive way with the story unravelling all over the Hall and on the stage too.
children on stage performing Joseph and the Amazing technicolour dreamcoat

Form 5's 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' Production

Apr 2024
Our Fifth Form performed Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat over two nights - a musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Jacob's favourite son. The brightly coloured costumes, confetti cannons, a very impressive camel and a vibrant neon set inspired by the artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser and painted by the children and staff all added to the talent and boundless energy of the real stars of the show, our Fifth Form year group. The children impressed on stage with a plethora of catchy songs and complex choreography, alongside many memorable injections of humour as well as touching, more poignant moments.
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'Think. Believe. Perform.' Sports Psychology Talk for Form 6

Jan 2024
‘How do you view stressful situations, as a challenge or a threat?’ Cambridge-based Sports Psychologist, Helen Davis, posed this question to our Form 6 during her inspirational ‘Think Believe Perform’ talk about how to become a more positive and effective thinker, in sports and beyond.
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St John's Raises £541 for Jimmy's Cambridge

Jan 2024
We were delighted to welcome Barry Griffiths from Jimmy's Cambridge to talk to Senior House about what the charity is all about and how the money the school raised last term might be spent. Some of the money resulting from Form 4's Victorian Fayre, as well as the total amount from our whole school Christmas Jumper Day helped raise £541 for Jimmy's. Barry also spoke from first-hand experience about what was like sleeping rough and how Jimmy's helped give him hope for a different, more hopeful, future for himself.

Services in Preparation for Christmas

Jan 2024
Our annual Service in Preparation for Christmas was once again held over two days in the magnificent Chapel of St John’s College. A range of carols, poems and readings were presented by St John’s children. The carols and readings were interspersed with five congregational hymns, including O come, all ye faithful, Hark! the herald-angels sing, O little town of Bethlehem, Lo! He comes with clouds descending and O come, O come, Emmanuel!. The Services provided a sense of calm away from the bustle that the festive time of the year brings and gave those watching a chance to stop and reflect before Christmas.
2 children sitting on the ground and one leaning against a stone in a greenhouse drawing

Form 1 Visit Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Jan 2024
Form 1 visited Cambridge University Botanical Gardens to find out more about plants from all over the world as part of their current Rainforest topic in school. In the glasshouses the children travelled the world via hot and humid jungles, dry desert lands and even to the top of the highest mountains. In each different part of the world they learnt about how plants grow and survive in all sorts of climates. The children also used their senses to study some very interesting carnivorous ‘plants that bite’ before choosing which plant they would focus on in detail and draw. Cambridge University Botanic Garden holds an impressive collection of over 8,000 plant species from all over the world to facilitate teaching and research and hosts one of the largest concentrations of plant scientists anywhere in the world. 
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St John's Teams take part in National Science Quiz Semi-Final

Jan 2024
Three SJCS teams took part in the Semi-Final and our Team 1 came 7th which qualified them to go through to the Final, joining the other teams in the top 20. The National Finals of the Championships will take place in the Summer Term and teams have the option to go and take part in person in London or, alternatively, online.
Children kneeling on mats in a buddhist centre

Form 4 Visit the Cambridge Buddhist Centre

Jan 2024
The Fourth Form had a wonderful opportunity to enhance their understanding of Buddhism with a trip to the Cambridge Buddhist Centre.  In the Michaelmas term, the children had an introduction to the key Buddhist concepts and practices. The Buddhist hosts at the Centre built on this by answering the children’s questions and putting across the ‘flavour’ of a modern Buddhist life.

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