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Victorian Day
As part of our 150th anniversary celebrations we held a Victorian Day at school. This meant no screens! Registers were taken on paper and...
Jul 6, 20211 min read


Year 2 Victorian Day
Thank you for the overwhelming response to Victorian Day! The cane has only been used three times which is good. I hope the children...
Jul 6, 20211 min read


Memories of St Johns from 1986-1990
Sarah Wilson (then Humphreys) 1986-1990 I have so many memories of a brilliant primary school! I loved going to school especially when I...
Jun 29, 20211 min read


Two air raid shelters and allotments
John Pridmore 1945 - 1951 My Headmaster was Mr. Osland, and my teachers were Miss Read, Miss Ashton, Miss Firman, Mrs Nicholson and Mr...
Jun 22, 20211 min read


Another unearthed Album!
Our Deputy Headteacher, Mrs Singh, has unearthed another photograph album in a forgotten about filing cabinet in the school. We think...
Jun 20, 20211 min read


A glimpse into a 1970's art lesson
This professional archive of an Art and Craft lesson at St John's was captured by, then student, Stephen Gavin. Stephen has been in touch...
May 18, 20211 min read


"St John’s gave me so much love, kindness and joy"
Nigel Grimes attended St John's 1966 to 1973 I attended St John’s school from 1966 to 1973 and loved my days there. I was born and lived...
May 18, 20215 min read


Catch up with ex students on Facebook
Timothy Arnold 1969-1975 Timothy, who remembers getting hit by the large brass bell and getting knocked out during his time at St John's!...
May 16, 20211 min read


A five star memory of St John's
Christopher Dunn 1990-1997 I spent my whole primary school years at St Johns before heading off to Hollyfield in 1997. When I was there...
May 16, 20212 min read


An Unearthed Photograph Album
We have discovered an old photograph album in our archive cupboard. It includes the building of our school hall and lots of interesting...
May 6, 20211 min read


Egyptian Day
Darwin Y3 celebrated an Egyptian day after spending time learning about Ancient Egypt in class. Ms P made flat bread on an open fire as...
Apr 26, 20211 min read
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