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This is question has come up recently in local news groups and Parish Council meetings. As part of our Local History Study, Owl Class visited the site on Friday afternoon and also studied the Parish Council Meeting notes in Guided Reading. We then looked into the history of the Cross before coming to our own conclusions about the key question.
Enjoy a sample of our letters below from our team of Year 5 and 6 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Our sporting calendar kicked off to a great start this week at the Hi-5 Netball tournament at the Corbet School. We are super-proud of our team who were undefeated and came 3rd overall, only just missing out on the final! This was a fantastic achievement, particularly as our team consisted of players from Year 4 (Charley) facing squads of Year 6 children from other schools. We have been busy training and learning the rules (of which there are many!) during break times and lunch times where the children have been a pleasure to coach.
Well done to Ella, Mia, Charley, Alice, Arthur, Jamie and Andreas – you have done us proud as always.
On Friday 23rd September, a team of four Year 6 mathematicians attended Wrekin College for a Maths Challenge where they competed against other schools from across the county.
They had three challenges to conquer in pairs, then scores were counted up to reveal the top teams. George and Evan reported:
“I was surprised by how much sport was involved-we had to run around our column each time we checked our answer! We were flabbergasted when we found out our team came tenth out of 60 other pairs!”
Well done to Evan, George, Ella and Arthur: you did Ruyton proud! A special thank you to Mrs Collins for supporting the event as a parent helper. too.
We are delighted to announce St John’s has received a prestigious Platinum Award from the School Games for 2021-22.
Platinum press release – click here for more info
Each year, we submit evidence to our School Games Organiser who verifies the level of award earned. This year, following five consecutive ‘Gold’ awards, we were one of very few primary schools in Shropshire to receive the Platinum Award.
Our School Games Organiser, Mollie Croxon, wrote: ” It’s lovely to read how much you prioritize physical activity and sport at St Johns for all students also. You have received platinum which is fantastic and well deserved for your continued efforts over the years!”
Miss Whit (PE Co-ordinator) presents the School Games Platinum Award to members of the new Sports Council 2022.
White Rose Maths Home Workbooks
At St John’s, we follow the White Rose Maths scheme for teaching and learning and they have released these fantastic workbooks that can be used at home; they may be printed or they could read on screen and answers recorded on paper. Your child may prefer to have a go at other year group workbooks to build up confidence and independence (or challenge themselves further!). Please ask teachers for support if needed.
Winston’s Wish is a fantastic charity which supports children and young people through bereavement. They have released the information in the link below for any parents and carers who wish to know more about how to support their children following the death of the Queen. Please do contact school if you would like any further support in this.
Message from the friends.
Hi All, welcome back to the new term. We all hope you had a lovely summer and are settling in well to the new term. The Friends look forward to meeting all our new parents (and will organise an event to meet everybody very soon). In the meantime please can we draw your attention to the village Home Grown Show happening this Sunday at 2.30pm at the village hall. We very much hope you will come along to support the show and all of the children of St John have got artwork on display at the show that they created last term under the theme “the commonwealth”. It will be being judged and winners chosen on the day. I’m sure your children will love to see it on display for everyone and be proud to show it off to you too. Please do come along if you can make it. We look forward to seeing you there.The Friends.
At St John the Baptist C.E Primary School we are all deeply saddened by the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
We shall remember her service through our learning and Worship, and consider how as our Queen she was the embodiment of, and a role model for, our school values of Love, Hope and Respect. We will be thankful for the times that we have been able to come together as a community to celebrate Royal jubilees, birthdays and weddings.
Our thoughts and prayers are with our new King, Charles III, along with the wider Royal Family as they mourn the loss of a beloved mother and grandmother.
On Wednesday, Year 6 travelled to Lichfield for a day of activities in the Cathedral organised by the Lichfield Diocese.
It was fairly unanimous that the children really enjoyed it! Not only did the building amaze them, but the tasks were engaging and challenging too.
To top off a great day, two Headteacher’s awards were also earned. During a singing activity, a pupil with additional needs from another school wanted to perform her song for the group. However, when none of her peers volunteered to perform with her, our Harry L and Liam raised their hands and asked, “Excuse us Sir, would Ella like us to perform with her?” They then performed Ella’s song, ‘Happiness is like a hug’. It was a special moment which epitomised the kindness of our children. Well done Harry and Liam!
Mrs Dyke and I both had a great day – thank you Owls 🦉 you’re brilliant!
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