April Newsletter
Please enjoy our April Newsletter. School Newsletter – April 2018
"Let the light of Christ shine in us."
Maths Bar Modelling Workshop
The bar model is a valuable tool which helps children recognise what the question is asking them to do. It is not a calculation strategy and as such does not replace column addition or subtraction but goes alongside to add clarity. The key language is the whole and the parts and to reinforce that we…
March Newsletter
Please enjoy our monthly newsletter. School Newsletter – March 2018
Grandparents Afternoon for Fairtrade and Feed the World 2050
What a delightful afternoon! Yesterday St John’s opened its doors to our grandparents with an opportunity to find out more about Fairtrade and Feed The World 2050 in the context of Catholic Social Teaching. All were treated to Fairtrade cakes and beverages provided by the staff and PA. Early Years hosted planting sessions to develop…
World Book Day for Fairtrade
Mrs Meadows reports: On Thursday 1st March we celebrated World Book Day. This year we linked it with Fair Trade fortnight and dressed up as ‘Fairtrade Superheroes’. The costumes around the school were amazing, with some very thoughtful ideas. We would like to thank you for making the effort and taking part. During the day,…
Fun in the Snow
What a great opportunity to experience all that winter has to offer. Pupils at St John’s made the most of the snow and showed the only limitation is your imagination.
Maths at Cambridge Science Festival
The Cambridge Science Festival is a great way to have fun with maths and science. For more information see their website but you may enjoy these free events on Saturday 24th March. Hands-On Maths Fair – Saturday 24 March, 12 noon – 4pm (Back to Top) Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Cambridge CB3 0WA ‘A…
Fairtrade Ambassadors
We were delighted to join the parish Young at Heart group this morning to share our recent work on Feed the World 2050 and Fairtrade. Eight children from Y6 represented St John’s and were able to clearly articulate their understanding of why we need to support Fairtrade in light of Catholic Social Teaching and how…
School Newsletter February 2018
Please enjoy reading our February Newsletter. School Newsletter – February 2018
RE Newsletters Spring 2 2018
We are now in the season of Lent. Please see below for further information about what the children will learn in this half term. RE Newsletter EYFS – Spring 2 2018 – Lent to Easter RE Newsletter -Spring 2 2018 – Lent to Easter