Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Red noses for sale
Thu 20 Mar 2025We have received a very generous donations of 5 boxes of red noses that we are able to sell in school tomorrow.
Children are invited to earn a bit of extra pocket money tonight to purchase a nose for the recommended price of £2. Please bring your pocket money into school tomorrow.
All the money we receive will go to Comic Relief.
The noses will be on sale at playtime.
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Year 3 trip to Magna
Mon 17 Mar 2025At time of writing our year three children are on the bus on the way back from Magna having enjoyed their day at the museum.
I have been asked by the coach company to pass on their apologies for the mistake with the bus they sent to St. John's this morning to take our children on their school trip to Magna. Unfortunately, they sent a coach without enough seats for all the booked children and staff to travel on. This wasn't realised until our children started to get on the coach at about 9.30am.
The driver realised the mistake their company had made and rang through for a larger coach to be delivered.
As soon as the correct sized coach arrived the children were able to get on their way for their day at Magna at about 10.15am.
Whilst waiting for the correct bus to arrive the children were safe in school with teachers.
I look forward to letting you know any other information, as I get it, as we continue to liaise with the coach company.
Mr. R. Averis
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Red Nose day - Friday 21st March
Wed 12 Mar 2025To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Comic Relief we will be holding a non-uniform day, a cake sale, sharing jokes and learning about this cause.
Please donate your baked goodies for the cake sale on Friday morning, 21st of March, in C block (Year 4).
All children will be encouraged to dress in red, for a donation of 50p and bring along a favourite joke, which they will share in class.
Please ensure your child’s money for the cake sale is in a named envelope or purse.
Your support in raising money for Red Nose Day is gratefully appreciated, which this year goes towards charities who help for those experiencing homelessness and food deprivation.
Thank you
Mrs Horwood
Courageous Advocacy Lead
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Y6 Whte Hall update for parents
Wed 12 Mar 2025Update - 12.03.25 1:49 p.m.
After enjoying their final activities this morning and lunch at White Hall, the children are now on their way back to normality on time.
I'm sure you're all looking forward to having them back today.
A huge thank you to all the staff for their hard work making sure this was fun for everyone.
Update - 11.03.25 8:45 p.m.
As another day of activities draws to a close the children are just finishing off their hot chocolate made with Mrs Newton and will soon be settling down for their final night away.
They are all having a great time!
One more sleep and your children will be home with exciting stories to tell, memories to last a lifetime and all their dirty washing!
Update - 11.03.25 6:45 a.m.
My morning update for you is that the children had a brilliant night last night. There were no tears from anyone.......including the staff! 😂
The weather update this morning says flurries are forecast. That will make the stream scramble a cold one for them all today🥶. Luckily, it says it will only last for 9 minutes but exciting nonetheless!
Breakfast soon (8:30 a.m. ish) to get them all ready and refuelled for a busy and action packed day ahead.
Update - 10.03.25 12:55 p.m.
I'm pleased to report that the children have arrived safely at White Hall - just before 12:00. They have all had their lunch and are now getting ready/going out for their first activity of the day.
Miss Bennett has shared with me that everyone is happy and VERY EXCITED!
Mrs Carvell
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Parental work shop
Fri 07 Mar 2025
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Costume swap for world book day
Fri 28 Feb 2025The PTFA are going to organise a World Book day costume swap after school on Monday 3rd March.
There will be no charge - it will be run to help families, recycle preloved costumes and and look after the environment.
Bring any unwanted costumes to school on Monday, they can be placed in the donation bin at any time, or take them straight to the PTFA swap shop at 3.20pm.
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Disco change of date
Fri 07 Feb 2025We have had to change the date for the PTFA Discos that were due to take place on Thursday 3rd April.
The infant and junior discos will now take place on Thursday 24th April instead. CLICK HERE.
We apologise for any problems that this may cause and thank the PTFA for organising the event.
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Safer Internet day - parental support
Fri 07 Feb 2025Derbyshire police are offering free online webinars for parents to help them keep parents and your children safe online - see their message below.
Free online webinars offered as part of Safer Internet Day 2025 (Tuesday 11th Feb 18:30 & repeated Thursday 13th Feb 13:30)
Derbyshire Police will be offering free, non-technical online sessions, hosted by our own Cyber Protect Team, covering how to protect yourself and your family online.
This session will benefit anyone who uses the internet, email, smartphones and apps.
The topics covered will be :
· Device safety/protection
· Password guidance and account security
· Protecting your email account and preventing mobile phone hijacking (SIM swap fraud)
· Protecting your personal information
· Social engineering and phishing emails/texts
· Online shopping & online banking safely
· Protecting your WhatsApp and social media accounts
· Safer Internet Day – This year’s theme is ‘Too good to be true?’
· Current threats and trends/scams and how to spot them
· Signposting to further sources of support and resources
· Where to report incidents of cybercrime and fraud
The session is available on two dates – Thursday will be a repeat of Tuesday. Please register your interest by emailing samantha.hancock@derbyshire.police.uk and stating which date you are interested in joining.
A joining link to the online meeting will be sent out the day of the session selected. We advise joining 4 or 5 mins in advance in case of technical delays.
Tuesday 11th Feb at 6.30pm
Thursday 13th February at 1.30pm
These events are free of charge, but you are required to book a place to receive the link to join the online meeting.
For regular online safety tips, and information about the latest scams and advice, follow the Derbyshire Police Online Safety on Facebook.
If you’re unable to attend these sessions, we will be offering further webinars throughout the year. These are publicised by our Facebook page above, and via Derbyshire Alert.
You might also be interested in checking your cyber resilience by trying out Derbyshire County Council‘s “Digital MOT” tool which takes just 3 or 4 minutes to complete a set of questions about your use of technology and the internet.
You’ll receive simple, tailored advice to keep yourself safe online. So, would you pass the Digital MOT? Try it by following the link to the Digital MOT here – or if you prefer not to click on the link, search “Derbyshire Digital MOT” which you’ll find on the SaferDerbyshire website.
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Parent Governor Vacancy
Fri 07 Feb 2025We have published a letter for parents who would like to express an interest in joining our governing body - CLICK HERE.
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Y6 parent prom meeting
Tue 28 Jan 2025Parents of children in year 6 are invited to a prom meeting.The meeting will be at 7pm on Wednesday 5th February at the Greyhound Inn in Belper.
Prom meetings are an opportunity for parents of children in year 6 to work together to organise the annual prom that their children then get to enjoy before they leave St. John's. We hope that this year the event will be able to take place on the evening of Friday 18th July.
The PTFA donate some money to the prom committee, but the event is organised and run by parents, not by the PTFA.
