On Thursday 6th November, I was so lucky to take 4 year 5 children to Laxton Junior school in Oundle to complete in their year 5 Math's challenge. Despite it being very difficult, the group showed great resilience and courage to take on the maths puzzles they were set. They represented our school so well as well and came 5th overall (out of at least 15 groups). It was a pleasure taking them! Mrs Horne

Take a look at our latest newsletter - a celebration of everything happening at St John's in this first half term! Find out who's top of the House leaderboard, what our 3 big moves this year are and how the Difference Project has helped us to explore what it means to celebrate difference and live well together.

Our last day started will us getting up at 7:00 and sorting our rooms. You’d be amazed where things go it a room of 8 children! The...

We started the day with a full English and some cereal. This ensured the children were ready for another day of high adrenaline...

We arrived at around 1:30pm at the manor and had our packed lunches. After moving into our accommodation we got briefed and prepared for...

On the 8th of July, some of our Year 5 and 6 children had the wonderful opportunity to visit Bushfield as part of the Royal Shakespeare...

The other day, our Year 5 & 6 actors were fortunate enough to be joined by Aaron Parsons, a director from the prestigious Royal...

Last Friday, marked a memorable morning for our Year 5 LEGO team as we embarked on a delightful journey to Starbucks. This special treat...

This week, the year 5 children were invited to watch Orminston Bushfield Academy's production of 'The little mermaid'. The children (and...

In Science we have been learning about different forces. We have looked at gravity, friction and air resistance. This week, we created...

On Thursday 25th January 2024, the halls of St John's Church School echoed with excitement as enthusiastic children from around...

During the enchanting third day of National Storytelling Week, our imaginative children embarked on a journey of creativity. They crafted...

This half term, Year 5 have been delving into 'The industrial revolution' where they have learnt key facts about aspects such as: working...

We arrived at Willersley Castle at 12.30. Once we disembarked the bus, it was time to collect our luggage and make our way into the hall...

This week, we have been learning how to debate. We have carefully planned our debate around the statement 'The Industrial Revolution was...

We would like to share our newly elected School Council Committee! We know that these young leaders will make a difference to our school...

In Year 5, we have been working hard to understand the Victorian Era and the important events that happened within it. This week, we...

Last Wednesday, the children who are part of Miss Mortley's Year 4/5 dance club took part in a Primary Dance Showcase at the Cresset,...

On Saturday 28th January 2023, the Year 5 Lego STEM Club went to a Lego competition at Perkins Engines (in Peterborough). This was the...