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Form 1 embarked on an journey into the world of ancient Rome through an immersive Roman Day workshop with 'History Off the Page'. Transported back in time to a bustling Roman fort, the ÐÔÓÃÉç were engrossed in a vivid recreation of life during that era and engaged in hands-on activities such as becoming lamp, leather and metals workers, wax tablet and mosaic workers, scribes, fresco painters, beauticians and charm makers.Ìý
Form 4ÌývisitedÌýWandleburyÌýCountry Park, a 110-acre estate in the Gog Magog hills, just south of Cambridge. The ÐÔÓÃÉçÌýspent a whole day’s learning about the life of the inhabitants of the Iron Age. They had a guided tour of the site,ÌýlearntÌýall aboutÌýWandlebury'sÌýpast and what evidence has been found to show what it would have looked like in the Iron Age, including the hill fort complete with circular ditch.
Last week a group of our Year 8 ÐÔÓÃÉç took part in theÌýPowerHouseÌýGames at the Cambridge University Sports Centre, which was organised and run by the charityÌýPower2InspireÌý(Inclusion through Sport) with its founder, Mr John Willis.
'Foodbank Friday'Ìýis an aspect of our Harvest Festival celebrations that we are proud to be a part of atÌýÐÔÓÃÉç. Our goal is not only to make a difference within our school walls but also in the lives of those beyond our community.
National Poetry Day is an annual celebration on the first Thursday of October that encourages everyone to make, experience and share poetry with family and friends. Each year St John’s pupils and staff come together to mark this day because we believe exploring topics through vehicle of poetry helps to broaden perspectives, see things from a different point of view and encourage empathy and compassion.
'Passion, Integrity, Teamwork, Fun'. Our SH ÐÔÓÃÉç heard about the incredible work of the charityÌý'Wooden Spoon'Ìýin Assembly. This ÐÔÓÃÉç's charity of rugby envisions equal opportunities for every child & young person, regardless of their background, through the power of rugby.
We are thrilled to share the news that Ed Walker, an alumnus of ÐÔÓÃÉç, was awarded an MBE in the late Queen's Birthday Honours for his exceptional contributions in the field of homelessness. Ed's journey began in 2010 when he founded Hope into Action (HiA), a charity dedicated to addressing the plight of homelessness.
The 2023ÌýGirls' ÐÔÓÃÉçr 11A hockeyÌýseason got off to a flying start on 8ÌýSeptember with a masterclass at theÌýQueen Elizabeth Olympic ParkÌýin London, led byÌýHaileyburyÌýSchool’s Director ofÌýHockeyÌýand former USA International, Mr Rob Schilling.ÌýThe girls practised techniques and drills and soaked up the atmosphere of the prestigious surroundings of the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in the Olympic Park, which was host to the 2018 Women’s Hockey World Cup.
The annual House Cross Country RunÌýfor Forms 4 to 6 is a sporting event the ÐÔÓÃÉç train for in their Games and PE lessons and combines the excitement of competing for their House, as well as the chance to run around the beautiful St John’s Playing Fields. This year, Deputy Director of Sport, Mr David Millward, changed the format with a moving finishing line, meaning the fastest runners ran the furthest and were the last ones to finish. This enabled others who had already been ‘caught’ by the moving red flag to support those still running from the sidelines.