St John’s We’ve been very busy at St John’s over the past two terms and the children have enjoyed a vibrant and enriching Term 3 and Term 4, filled with exciting opportunities to develop their talents, build confidence and create lasting memories. Earlier in the term, Year 6 embarked on their much-anticipated residential trip to Skern Lodge at the end of February. The week-long stay provided children with an unforgettable experience full of adventure, teamwork and personal challenge. Activities such as climbing, kayaking and tunnelling encouraged the children to step outside their comfort zones, support one another and develop resilience. The trip also helped to strengthen friendships and independence as the children prepared for the transition to secondary school. The following week it was our Year 5’s turn when they enjoyed a fantastic three-day residential experience to Kilve Court. During the trip we were joined by children from St. Mary’s, Bath, St. Benedict’s, Midsomer Norton and St. Patrick’s, Chippenham which is always a great experience for all the children with many aiming to go to St. Gregory’s for secondary school. Set in beautiful countryside, the visit allowed children to explore the outdoors while taking part in a variety of activities including: grass sledging, a beach walk and a challenging low ropes course which were all designed to promote teamwork and problem-solving. Whether navigating challenges together or learning new skills, the children embraced every moment with enthusiasm and curiosity. One of the highlights of the Spring term was the opportunity for four of our Year 6 children to take part in the DCET public speaking competition which the school attended for the first time. Representing the school with confidence and maturity, the children demonstrated excellent communication skills, thoughtful preparation and impressive courage in speaking in front of an audience. It was a wonderful opportunity for them to showcase their ideas and personalities, and we were incredibly proud of the way they represented St John’s. Creativity has also been shining across the school. Our Year 3 and Year 4 children recently completed their delightful production of Alice in Wonderland. The performance was a fantastic celebration of drama, music and storytelling, with children bringing the well-loved characters to life through expressive acting, colourful costumes and enthusiastic singing. The production was thoroughly enjoyed by families and staff alike and highlighted the children’s hard work, teamwork and creativity throughout the rehearsal process.
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