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• KS1 Sports Day

  Fri 20 Jul 2018
  On Tuesday 10th July, KS1 held their Sports Day. All children took part in a variety of races including, space hoppers, egg and spoon, sack races as well as sprints. Well done to all of the children who took part and a huge congratulations to Hawks for winning the cup. 

  

• KS2 Sports Day

  Thu 19 Jul 2018 James D and Owen E

  This years sports day was a great success. Mrs Rodbourne ran the day extremely well which led into everyone having great fun. Kestrels were the overall winners with Hawks coming a very close second. There were quite a few records broken which is very good considering the immense heat. However it wasn't only the sports day cup that got given out; the best sportsman and best sportswomen were given out. These trophies went to James D and Olivia L. There was also a most improved boy and girl. These went to Joshua K for the boys and Beth D and Neve M for a joint girls award.

   

  James D and Owen E

  

• Children's Memorial Service for Mrs Grimsey

  Fri 13 Jul 2018

  Our Children's Memorial Service for Mrs Grimsey, took place at St John's Church on Friday afternoon. The service was full of memories of Mrs Grimsey and was a celebration of all she brought to St John's School.

   

  The service started with music played by children from KS2. Emma B (flute), Ned (organ), Emma T (piano), Olivia L (piano), Eliza (piano),  all gave faultless performances together with Rose who sang beautifully. This was followed by a presentation of flowers - an idea that had come from the Pupil Council. They had suggested that every child should bring in a single flower stem to contribute to an arrangement in memory of Mrs Grimsey. The four  baskets, from EYFS, KS 1, Lower KS 2 and Upper KS 2;  were carried to the altar by members of Year 6, where they were received by Rev Tony.

   

  After the singing of one of Mrs Grimsey's favourite songs, a candle was lit by Ella, the Chair of the Pupil Council. This was closely followed by some of the children's memories of Mrs Grimsey.

   

  Later in the service, Mrs Gulliver, the Chair of Governors, spoke about her memories of Mrs Grimsey. She mentioned the pride that Mrs Grimsey had in the school and how she had worked, with governors, to ensure that St John's become a member of the ODBST.

   

  Mrs Grimsey's love of music was also reflected in the service; Edward L remembered that one of her favourite pieces, Zadok the Priest, had been sung by the school on the occasion of St John's becoming an Academy, and he was sure that Mrs Grimsey would have wanted it to be sung at the service today - it was, amazingly, by the KS 2 children.

   

  As the service came to an end, a beautiful piece of music, by Georges Bizet, was played by Mr Guy Button, accompanied by Mr Sam Laughton. It was a perfect end to the service.

   

  The service was attended by Mrs Grimsey's family, KS 2 children, parents, teachers and governors. There were also representatives from the Oxford Diocese, ODBST, other local schools and the wider community.

   

  After the service, the flowers were presented to Mrs Grimsey's family members.

   

  Thank you to everyone who made this such a special occasion.

   

  

• Princes Risborough Gym and Dance Festival -Thursday 12th July

  Thu 12 Jul 2018

  We were well represented at this year's Gym and Dance Festival, by the Natalie Jane Dance Club and  St John's Gym Club. The event, held at PRUS, showcased the gym and dance work of local primary schools as well as their own students. 

  During the first half of the performance, John's dancers performed an energetic, '9 to 5' routine. The girls wore colourful costumes representing a variety of workplaces - there were nurses, medics, cabin crew, fitness instructors, ballerinas and more. The performance, choreographed by Natalie Jane, was full of energy and demonstrated great dance technique from the girls.

  St John's Gym Club performed in the second half of the programme. Their routine, to Liberty Walk, was a combination of dance and gymnastic moves. Choreographed by the children, the performance included acrobatics, pair work and individual agilities. The final routine showed great teamwork with movements well synchronised. 

  Mrs Rodbourne and Natalie Jane would like to thank all the children for their hard work in preparing for this event; to parents, for their support and to Mrs Marshall, Mrs Thomas , Miss Moulder and Miss Henley who helped on the night.

   

  Good Luck to the Natalie Jane Dance School for this weekend's show!

• Whole School Picnic

  Fri 06 Jul 2018
  On Wednesday afternoon, the whole school took part in a picnic and games afternoon organised by Year 6. The children all worked together in their house teams and had a great time.