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A huge thank you to our brilliant Parents’ Association for hosting a fantastic Macmillan Coffee Morning in the Boarding House. With delicious bakes, a buzzing raffle, and wonderful community spirit, we’ve raised £663+ so far and the total’s still rising!
Eight years ago, a school productinat Gislingham Primary ignited a journey to Hollywood. At its heart was Mr Tim Clarke, Head of Drama at St John’s, whose outreach work has inspired young performers across Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. His first production there, Macbeth for the Shakespeare Schools Festival, cast a young Isla Johnston in the lead role, a decision that would change her life.
We were thrilled to welcome celebrated poet and National Poetry Day Ambassador Matt Goodfellow to St John’s, where he led lively sessions with Forms 1 to 6. A former primary teacher turned full-time poet, Matt is the author of several CLiPPA-shortlisted collections and co-author of Being Me, an anthology exploring children’s emotional wellbeing. With warmth and humour, he championed poetry as a tool for self-expression, encouraging pupils to embrace ‘rebel writing’, playful, purposeful, and personal and shared practical tips on using rhythm, pattern and voice to bring their ideas to life. His
Mr Lepage Dean, SJCS alumnus and Deputy Head of Boarding, completed the Snowdonia Sea2Sky Ultra Marathon in an inspiring 7 hours and 45 minutes, raising funds for Young Lives Vs Cancer. His remarkable achievement reflects not only endurance and generosity, but also the values he champions—resilience, compassion, and commitment—offering a powerful example to our pupils of what it means to go the distance
Our T1 children embraced the beauty of autumn with a joyful walk across the playing fields, gathering conkers and soaking up the seasonal magic. Their adventure led them to the Bridge of Sighs at St John’s College, where they waved to passing punts and learned about the rich history of the college — a remarkable opportunity made even more special by having such heritage right on our doorstep. Back in the classroom, conkers became tools for learning, used in Discovery Time for sorting and pattern-making, and in Maths for counting and simple calculations. It was a day full of curiosity,
St John’s College School was honoured to welcome back former pupil Shaun Cassidy (Class of 1993) this week, as he delivered a captivating talk to Forms 3 and 4 about his remarkable career in the Special Forces.
At the start of term, our U11 Girls' hockey team travelled to the Olympic Stadium at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, for an evening of skill-building, leadership, and match play alongside Haileybury’s elite hockey programme
The new term began with excitement as we welcomed our new Kindergarten children to St John's for their very first morning at school. This marks the beginning of what we hope will be an incredible journey filled with discovery, learning, and growth. Over the coming months and years, these young learners will explore new ideas, develop friendships, and take their first steps into a world of curiosity and creativity. We are thrilled to be part of this important chapter in their lives and look forward to supporting them every step of the way as they begin their St John's adventure.
In Forms 5 and 6, our most curious and capable learners are further inspired through advanced academic enrichment programmes and subject-specific pathways designed to stretch thinking beyond the standard 13+ curriculum. These initiatives promote higher-order thinking skills, intellectual independence, and a deep love of learning — key attributes of gifted and talented education in a leading independent prep school.
As St John’s College School welcomes a new chapter in its history, we sat down with Mrs Sarah Wright to hear about her journey in education, her vision for the school, and the values that will continue to guide our vibrant community.