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Posted on 23rd January
We are writing jointly to share some positive news about our continued relationship between St John’s, Northwood and Merchant Taylors’ School. From the next admissions cycle, pupils at St John’s who wish to apply for entry to Merchant Taylors’ School...
Year 3 have been exploring the properties of different types of rocks, discovering what makes each one unique!
Rugby Action!
Year 8 and Year 6 played Orley Farm last week in a mix of contact and touch matches. The U11A team battled hard for a tough win, while the U13s scored some great tries in a spirited defeat. Year 3 also enjoyed their first competitive matches. All the boys were thrilled to get into action!
#stjohnsprep #orleyfarmschool #rugby #schoolsports #TeamSpirit #sportsmanship
Year 2 have been boosting their vocab! They’ve been exploring new words in their dictionaries and loving every discovery.
#stjohnsprep #readingskills #loveofreading #learningfun
Little Engineers, Big Ideas!
Reception have kicked off the year exploring STEM through hands-on play and trial and error. They built Lego towers, saved bears from a floor of lava, and tested paper boats to learn about balance, design, and problem-solving.
The boys asked “Why?” and “How?”, thinking like real scientists and developing curiosity and resilience.
#stjohnsprep #littleengineers #STEMLearning #earlyyearseducation #learningthroughplay #FutureScientists
It’s almost spring and time for the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. The Eco Club led an assembly on how to spot and count different bird species, and the boys helped fill our bird feeders ready for the count.
#BigGardenBirdWatch #rspb #EcoClub #NatureAtSchool #birdwatching #sustainability
Year 8 have begun their Energy topic with a hands-on experiment calculating the calories in food by burning it. The boys especially enjoyed testing onion rings and crisps!
Mud, rain, and determination! Years 3 & 4 cross-country teams tackled their first match in very wet and muddy conditions. The boys showed incredible resilience and determination throughout. Millen claimed an excellent 3rd place overall, Dylan finished 8th and Aiden crossed the line 11th out of around 60 runners. A fantastic display of character, we are so proud of all the boys!
Our Language of Learning is at the heart of everything we do, helping to develop well-rounded, happy, and compassionate boys. This half term, our focus is Independence!
In assembly, boys shared what independence means and offered practical strategies to develop it. Mrs Bourne challenged the boys with a bingo card of nine independent tasks to try in school or at home throughout the half term. Let’s see how many they can tick off!
#stjohnsprep #languageoflearning #corevaluesinaction
Cross country champions in action!
Our Year 5, 6 & 8 teams had a fantastic afternoon at York House, tackling a challenging and competitive course. Special mention to Reuben for our best finish position across both races and a huge well done to all the boys for giving it their all and representing St John’s with brilliantly!
#stjohnsprep #yorkhousesch #crosscountry #SchoolSports
A busy week in the Art Room!
Year 3 have been exploring abstract art, Year 4 have started designing their Roman shields, Year 5 are preparing for Chinese New Year, Year 6 are busy building tables, and Year 8 are putting the finishing touches on their hand-sewn logo cushions.
#stjohnsprep #ArtRoom #CreativeLearning
