This term has been full of curiosity, creativity and celebration in Nursery. The children explored pumpkins in all sorts of wonderful ways — from investigating their textures and seeds to creating bright, expressive pumpkin art. They listened to inspiring Black history stories, and asking questions of our own head teacher, Mrs Esua. We also celebrated Diwali, discovering how families welcome light, colour and togetherness during the festival. As part of our reflections on re

Once again, our children truly shone as they brought the Christmas story to life. From start to finish, St John's church was filled with Christmas sparkle , joy, smiles and plenty of "aww-factor" moments. The stage came alive with joyful songs , ranging from traditional carols to "hip-swinging" numbers that had the whole audience smiling. Our young performers showed amazing confidence , remembering their lines, solos, and even stage directions. Watching our children perfor

We are thrilled to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the enduring partnership between Baylor University, Texas, and St John’s C of E School. This remarkable milestone was marked by a special ceremony where the Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Sue Ansari, highlighted the profound benefits of this international exchange, emphasising the enrichment it brings to both communities. Councillor Sue Ansari said,’ This partnership symbolises a bridge-one that spans not only continents and cul

This is our Remembrance Day display with a wreath made by Nursery. We have Remembrance Day because we remember the people who fought for our peace in WW1 and WWII. Poppers grew on the battlefield of the war grounds - Chelsea … and in the fields poppies grew where once stood soldiers strong and true. Sofia Each year we do a 2 minute silence to remember and reflect on the soldiers who fought to the end, those who like whose lives were taken from them. Let them rest in peace fo

To celebrate Black History Month, Year 3 have been learning about the inspiring life of Althea Gibson, the first Black athlete to win a Grand Slam tennis title. The children were fascinated by her determination and courage in overcoming barriers in sport and society. They explored her achievements through discussion, writing, and creative activities, gaining a deeper understanding of perseverance and equality.

Don't forget Non Uniform day & the School Disco on Friday 21st November.

COP30 (The 30th Conference of the Parties) is an essential global meeting where world leaders gather to discuss and set crucial targets for tackling climate change. For our children, it represents a conversation about their future and the health of the planet they will inherit. It's a key opportunity for them to see global issues being addressed and to understand that their voices matter. As part of our commitment to environmental responsibility and in line with the UK govern

As part of our Anti-bullying week, our KS2 children led collective worship today to share the message of "The Power for Good" - where kindness wins and goes a long way. We were all very proud of their performance and the new song they chose to highlight their message was the KINDNESS song which beautifully fitted their message. You can download the presentation here

The whole school took part in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames' "Banner for Belonging Day", which focused on community, inclusivity, and heritage , as part of a larger celebration that is "Kingston 2025" Year one created an autumn tree using their handprints. They drew pictures of ourselves and all of our their different families to show we all belong. Year 2 had a meaningful and creative time participating the day's activities. They dedicated a special moment to pra

This week, we enjoyed a special Glow in the Dark Dodgeball Day. We were visited by coach Kane of A1 Multisports, who gave us a day to remember. We loved being active in a new and exciting way! A comment from one child was, "This is the best day I've had in three years!" Look out - more unique ways to get active are coming! Pictures from Year 3's special session.

Year 3 had a wonderful time attending our Harvest Service this week. The children listened carefully, sang beautifully, and shared some very thoughtful reflections about gratitude and giving. Their maturity and kindness shone through as they considered how we can all help others and appreciate the food we have. Well done, Year 3, for representing our school so beautifully!

The children enjoyed a fascinating Bronze Age workshop led by Millie’s family, who live on a farm near Hastings where a real Bronze Age settlement was discovered. They explored the Stone and Bronze Ages, handled examples of ancient tools, and learned how people lived closely with nature. Everyone had a go at making cordage from nettles and created their own clay pinch pots inspired by Bronze Age pottery. It was a fun, hands-on session that really brought history to life!

We were delighted to have Jisu from the North Kingston Buddhist Temple visit for Mental Health Day this year. We started the day with his calming presence which offered our children and staff a moment of tranquility in our busy school day. Through simple mindfulness activities, the monk gently guided us to appreciate the essential gifts we often take for granted—our eyes, ears, nose, mouth, hands, and feet—reminding us of the joy held within our own bodies. This was a unique

Our Year 6 Mental Health Ambassadors (Joel, Netty, Georgia and Kashfiya) led our worship. They helped us think about all the things we like and enjoy doing that helps our mental health. They asked us to write or draw our thoughts on what we can do to feel better, overcome challenges and spread positivity within our school community.

Year 3 have been busy becoming rock detectives! The class explored different types of rocks, learning how they are formed and how we can identify them by their properties. They grouped and classified a range of rock samples before taking part in a hands-on experiment to see how erosion and layering affect rock formation. It’s been a fantastic week of discovery and curiosity in science.

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