Welcome to St John’s CE Primary
St. John’s is a happy, caring church school having strong community links with a distinctive christian ethos. We provide a warm and welcoming learning environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to reach their potential. Visitors often compliment us on the children’s confidence and positive atmosphere in school. We know children learn best when they are happy, we live by our school vision statement. All different and equal: All learning together in God’s world.
Mrs Sally Quirk
Headteacher
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- Monday 18th January - A cold frosty morning feels just right for January and more invigorating than the series of dull drizzly days we've been having. Today I felt the strain some of you are experiencing with home learning. I spoke to a number of people. Some I tried to reassure that their children… Read More
Meet the classes
Reception
Mrs Baker & Mrs Menzies
As their first year at school I believe it is crucial to ensure that first and foremost children feel happy and secure coming into school. This year is not only about building the foundations of the curriculum, phonics, literacy, maths, physical development, creative arts and understanding the world; it is also about encouraging children to become more independent learners.
Class 1
Miss De-Ville
In Year 1 the children make the transition from Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 1. Not only is the curriculum new, but the expectation for independence and concentration is increased. The transition is gradual, moving from largely play-led learning to a more formal style.
Class 2
Mrs Temp
During this pivotal year, we encourage the children to flourish, becoming more independent and confident in themselves and in their learning. We will be preparing the children for their SATS at the end of the year, as well as their transition into Key stage 2.
Class 3
Mrs Higgs / Mrs Clark
This year we begin the transition to Key Stage 2. We learn how to become more independent and build confidence in ourselves as responsible learners.
Class 4
Mrs Casewell / Mrs Hollands
This year we begin to prepare the children for their transition to Upper Key Stage 2. We learn to become more independent, focused, mature and responsible learners. We begin to take an active role in our own learning, developing our curiosity and questioning, whilst developing critical thinking skills.
Class 5
Mrs Grimble / Mr Grobel
This year we begin to prepare the children for their transition to Upper Key Stage 2. We learn to become more independent, focused, mature and responsible learners. We begin to take an active role in our own learning, developing our curiosity and questioning, whilst developing critical thinking skills.
Class 6
Mrs Mackelworth / Mrs Gillhouley
This year we begin to prepare the children for greater independency in their learning. They learn to become more independent, focused, mature and responsible learners. The children begin to take an active role in our own learning, developing their curiosity and questioning, whilst developing critical thinking skills.
Class 6W
Mrs Legg / Mrs Woodhouse
This year we begin to prepare the children for their transition to secondary school. Part of this preparation involves taking on new roles and responsibilities, such as the role of house captain, sports captain, tuck shop manager and sports reporter in addition to the school council representatives.