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Reception Multi Skills

Thu 29 Jun 2017

Reception enjoyed a great afternoon of many activities. A great competitive spirit and good sportsmanship was shown by our team, who came second to Longwick. Congratulations to all who took part.

Many thanks to Mrs Clark and parents who supported the event.

Football Match vs West Wycombe School

Wed 28 Jun 2017 Jonny B

Written by Jonny B (Year 6)

On the 27th June 2017, our YR 5 and 6 football teams played a match against West Wycombe School on the school field. There were mixed results with the YR 5 team losing 1-0 but the YR 6 team winning 3-2. They were very close fought games with the YR 5s conceding early on. Not much happened after that until a foul was committed by a West Wycombe player in a position that was arguably inside the box. A free-kick was given just outside the box which was set back to James D who hit the wall. There were few chances for either side but I think many would agree that a draw would have been the fair result.

In the YR 6 match it was almost the opposite. It was a scrappy match with a lot of chances but none of the first half chances were taken, meaning the half time score was 0-0. In the second half, we managed to find the breakthrough. Charlie CF found himself in space with the ball and ran at the defence. He took a touch around the defender and his deflected shot went into the bottom corner of the net. After that, we scored another 2 goals; another 1 from Charlie and a magnificent team goal that was finished off by Ethan. We conceded 2 late goals but in the end it didn’t matter as we still managed to win the match.

All in all, it was a successful and enjoyable fixture for both teams.

Also, a quick thank you to Miss Moulder and Hazel Buckthorpe for organising the match and to Cliff Kemp and Duncan Collet-Fenson for coaching us every fortnight.

Big Bang at Bucks

Sat 24 Jun 2017

St John's was represented at the Big Bang at Bucks event on June 20th, by 10 members of year 5. Ella, Olivia, Eleanor, Tanisha, Sophie, Oliver, Owen. Edward S, Edward L and George who attended the event, had a wonderful day and were a credit to the school. For more details, see the information below and pictures of our children at the event.

Many thanks to Mrs Freeman, Mrs Madelin and Mrs Smith, who accompanied the children to the event.

BigBangatBucks 2017

Over 750 pupils attended the 2017 BigBangatBucks STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) conferences on 21st and 22nd June. Delivered in collaboration with Science Oxford, BigBang@Bucks moved to its new venue at Green Park allowing pupils to take part in workshops in the Learning Campus, attend a STEM fair in the sports hall and take part in workshops around the site.

Primary and secondary pupils from across Buckinghamshire attended a wide variety of STEM workshops to include ‘Edible Cars’ delivered by the West Herts and South Bucks Science Learning Partnership, ‘Soap films and motorways’ delivered by the Bucks, Berks and Oxon Maths Hub and ‘Microbit buggies’ delivered by Science Oxford.

In addition to the workshops, Buckinghamshire Learning Trust was joined by a large range of STEM Ambassadors, professional associations, local businesses, universities and local volunteers to run a STEM fair. From competitions to see who could build the biggest tower from lollipop-sticks and shot glasses to finding out the latest news about the attempt of Bloodhound to break the world land speed record, all of the pupils who attended loved walking around the stands and participating in hands-on activities. The highlights of the STEM fair were the activities delivered by year 11 and 12 pupils from Sir Henry Floyd, St Clement Danes, Chesham Grammar, Holmer Green Senior, Alfriston and Aylesbury High. Despite 35 degree temperatures, students from Aylesbury High persevered with their organ dissections and over 600 pupils contributed to a ‘reaction speed’ investigation developed by students from Sir Henry Floyd.

Den Building Day

Thu 22 Jun 2017

The whole school participated in our Den Building Day, to raise money for the Save the Children charity. During the morning, children worked in their 'Houses' to discuss and plan their shelters. Year 6 worked with the First School and Years 3, 4 and 5 worked together. In the afternoon, the children were joined by some parents who helped each team to create their own village. The children had a fantastic time and were very proud of the structures that they created as you can see from our photos.

Race for Life Update

Wed 14 Jun 2017

We are delighted to report that our Race for Life event, which took place on Friday 26th May, has already raised over £1400. This has well exceeded our target of £1000 and with money still coming in, the final total could be around £1500.

The whole school took part in the race for life with each year group running together. The children all enjoyed the event, with many of them exceeding their own personal targets.

Many of the children wrote 'I race for life for...' messages which have been on display in school, some of which can be seen below.

Thank you to all those who supported this event.

We will update with final totals once all the money has been collected.

Year 1 and 2 Athletics

Wed 14 Jun 2017

Our Year 1 and 2 Athletics Team performed exceptionally well to achieve first place at the Princes Risborough Liaison Group Competition.

Events included: throwing, relay, standing long jump and other athletics skills.

Many thanks to the staff who accompanied the children and all those parents who supported.

Year 5 and 6 Athletics

Wed 14 Jun 2017

On Tuesday 13^th June, Year 5 and 6 took part in an athletics competition at Princes Risborough Upper School. We completed events in: standing long jump, vortex howler throw as well as a 100m sprint, 800m and a shuttle relay. There were some outstanding performances, with Mary and James both finishing 1^st in the 800m, May and Henry coming second, closely followed by Angus and Gaby in 3^rd. We also had some fantastic sprinting with Olivia and Bella placing 1^stand 2^nd in 100m and Syd and Salahudeen coming 3^rd. The event finished with the relay where Year 5 and 6 girls both came 1^st and Year 5 and 6 boys both came 2^nd. Well done to everyone who participated and thank you to the parents who came and supported.

Year 6 Whitemoor Lakes

Fri 09 Jun 2017

DAY 1

12.15: Year 6 have arrived safely at Whitemoor Lakes. The weather is dry but breezy! All the children are excited and happy to have arrived!

DAY 2

08.00: Year 6 are all up and heading to breakfast ready for a morning of indoor activities. The children all slept well and woke happy and excited. The staff are so impressed by their behaviour and enthusiasm!

11.00: Year 6 have are having a great morning. Well done to Miss Moulders and Miss Hughes team who won the tower building competition!

Tropical Inc - Children loved seeing all of the different, amazing animals today. There were some very brave children (and staff) who held the animals

Afternoon: First lot of activities were completed - Fencing, raft building, high ropes and canoeing - They were thoroughly enjoyed, even if it was a little wet!

Evening: Very energetic games of Uni-hoc were completed followed by some calming art.

DAY 3:

09.00: Year 6 have had another good night and are looking forward to visiting the Arboretum today.

National Royal Arboretum

A very moving day where the children behaved impeccably, we were all very proud of them and how respectful they were.

We are having a relaxing afternoon before the evening campfire.

DAY 4

09.30: Year 6 had a great evening signing songs and playing games around the campfire. They were all very tired but have woken up refreshed and ready for an adventurous day.

The weather is currently dry so they are spending their morning on the lake building rafts and canoeing. They have an afternoon of indoor activities planned.

Evening: The children have had a great time doing a drama session!

DAY 5

09.30: Today is sunny and the children are up and ready for a morning of activities. They are now heading off for a fencing session followed by the high ropes course.

We will update via the website if there is any delay in their arrival back at school. Once they arrive parents will be asked to assist the coach driver in taking the bags to the school hall. Once unloaded the children will walk through to the hall where they will collect their belongings and be dismissed.