Easter workshop for Y1 and Y3
Mar 17, 2016
by Fran Lobban
Donna from Tesco came to our school on Thursday 17th March for a delicious workshop all about EASTER! We started off discussing the history of Easter.... it started a very long time ago! It was...
Light
Mar 1, 2016
by Fran Lobban
Today we enjoyed another workshop with Mrs Deacey, this time learning about light. Our session started with a challenging question: what is light? After lots of discussion, and some good ideas we...
KS2 assembly with PCSO Bray
Feb 29, 2016
by Fran Lobban
This morning, PCSO Bray came to school to talk to us about keeping safe on the internet, and using our mobile phones.
We all agreed that the internet is a fabulous invention, however there are...
Feb 26, 2016
by Fran Lobban
This weekend, Amelia and Kodi are taking the toys home. We hope they all have lots of fun together.
Learning about Healthy Eating
Feb 24, 2016
by Fran Lobban
This morning, we all walked to Camborne Tesco for a Healthy Eating exploring morning. First, we looked at the Eatwell plate, to find out how much from each food group we need to eat every day. We...
Good writing continues in Y3
Feb 11, 2016
by Fran Lobban
Yet another Y3 pupil has earned a pen license.... today, Ethan was proud to discover he is now a pen writer! Ethan has worked hard at home as well as at school to improve his handwriting.
Eat well - Move well - Live well with Sainsbury's
Feb 8, 2016
by Fran Lobban
Active Kids is back! Vouchers can be collected NOW, and continue until 3rd May 2016 in all Sainsbury's stores. we hope that this year, we can - once again - add some new equipment to help us enjoy...
Feb 5, 2016
by Fran Lobban
This week, Jas has earned his pen licence! He works hard to form his letters and join correctly in our handwriting lessons, and this week he has continued this in all his writing activities for all...
Feb 5, 2016
by Fran Lobban
This weekend, Daisy and Sienna are looking after the school toys. We are looking forward to finding out what they got up to. They might write some poetry together, or practice addition and...
Are you ready?
Feb 4, 2016
by Fran Lobban
What is happening at St John's?
Friday 12th February: Brian Terry is leading an assembly for the whole of the school. He will be introducing this year's theme and reminding the children about the...
Primary Sports Alliance
Feb 3, 2016
by Fran Lobban
Today, the whole class enjoyed our Hi 5 netball event at Camborne School. Lots of local schools competed, and nearly all of the other teams were made up of children older than us! Each game was 7...
Feb 1, 2016
by Fran Lobban
In Y3, we are learning about rocks. This learning includes exploring volcanoes. As there are no volcanoes in Camborne ...... we have been making our own! Enjoy looking at our wonderful creations,...
Jan 29, 2016
by Fran Lobban
We are now onto our second weekend with the toys! The school owl and mouse are going home with William and Alex. Hopefully the weather will be dry enough for some fun outdoor times. They will be...
Jan 22, 2016
by Fran Lobban
This weekend, Alex and Fyn are looking after the weekend toys. We hope the toys will enjoy helping the boys find out about poetry, and write a recount to share their weekend fun.
SCOPE
Jan 18, 2016
by Fran Lobban
Scope is a charity that specifically supports parents of children with a disability. Does your child have support needs? Do you know a family where a child have an area of need that requires support?...
Learning about rocks with Mrs Deacey
Jan 13, 2016
by Fran Lobban
This morning, Y3 pupils were taken to Camborne Science Academy to learn more about rocks. Miss Deacey met us, and asked us what we knew already about rocks. We were excited to show her the gestures...
Jan 8, 2016
by Fran Lobban
The toys are spending the first weekend of the spring term with Elisa and Caitlan. We hope Elisa will teach them to speak some Italian! Writing about the weekend will be great practice for recount...
Medical Conditions
Jan 6, 2016
by Fran Lobban
Asthma
Please inform school if your child suffers from asthma, or is newly diagnosed as an asthma sufferer. This is to keep our school records updated and to ensure your child's safety whilst in...
Dec 18, 2015
by Fran Lobban
What a treat for our last day in school 2015 ..... Ewen kindly brought his kittens to school. We were all still and (fairly!) quiet, and all had a turn handling one of the kittens. Awwwwwww.
Dec 18, 2015
by Fran Lobban
When we return in January 2016, we will be focussing on Christmas. In particular, we will look at the Christmas story from the perspective of the shepherds. Their response invites an exploration of...
Dec 18, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Thursday 17th December, St John's School joined the town of Camborne in the annual lantern parade. Lots of schools and hundreds of people crowded the streets of Camborne for the occasion, creating a...
Dec 17, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Thursday 17th December, we welcomed parishioners, former staff, parents and families to an afternoon of tea and coffee, Christmas 'calories' and our newly formed school choir. We enjoyed meeting and...
Dec 16, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Pupils, staff and governors enjoyed Christmas dinner Wednesday 16th December. Staff, governors and parents helped our team in the kitchen to serve a mouth-watering Christmas dinner followed by...
Dec 14, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Education Welfare Services (EWO) are responsible for supporting children's attendance in school. Please use the documents below to understand the statutory code of conduct of EWOs throughout the...
Dec 14, 2015
by Fran Lobban
As part of our preparation for the Christingle carol service, our KS2 children enjoyed making Christingles, with the help of Mrs Lean, Mrs Vigo, Mrs Blount and Mrs Pascoe.
These helped create a...
Whole school competition
Dec 14, 2015
by Tim Moran
If you would like to enter our school Extreme Reading competition, then simply have a photograph taken of you reading in an exciting place and print it out or email it to Mr Moran:...
How can I treat my child if they have nits?
Dec 11, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Nits or head lice is a community hygiene concern. Parents often become more aware of this once their children are at school, as here, heads are close together, and nits are more likely to spread with...
Dec 11, 2015
by Fran Lobban
All at St John's wish you a very happy and holy Christmas. We look forward to seeing everyone refreshed in January.
Dec 11, 2015
by Fran Lobban
This weekend, Daisy and Isabella are hosts to the school mouse and owl. There will be lots of excitement, we are sure, now we are so close to Christmas and the last week of school. We can't wait to...
Dec 9, 2015
by Fran Lobban
On Wednesday, Y3 were invited to a multi skills event at Camborne Science and Community College. We were collected by mini bus and taken to the sports hall used by the secondary school pupils. It was...
Churches Together
Dec 4, 2015
by Tim Moran
Today we welcomed Mel from Churches Together who presented an assembly on the meaning of advent.
Dec 4, 2015
by Fran Lobban
This weekend, Cherrish and Azia will be looking after the toys for the weekend. We wish them lots of Christmas fun.
Dec 3, 2015
by Fran Lobban
On Saturday, we had a pyjama day and we watched movies and played games together. On Sunday, we went Christmas shopping and the mouse got bored.In the afternoon we wrapped up some of the christmas...
Nov 30, 2015
by Fran Lobban
10% of children under 7 years old may have glue ear in both ears at any time and 20% may have glue ear in one ear. For some, glue ear may persist until adolescence. Glue ear can also cause...
Nov 30, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Please find information below about courses and activities to support parents with the important yet often challenging role of bringing up children. Please find out more if you would benefit from...
Nov 27, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Milly and Ben are taking the toys home this weeknd. We hope school owl is a good nurse because Ben needs some help for his bad cough.
Nov 24, 2015
by Fran Lobban
During this season of Advent, we are learning to understand and know about this season, in the eyes of the church. We are especially exploring how Mary accepted her role as Jesus' mother.
To...
High Vis vests from Specsavers
Nov 24, 2015
by Fran Lobban
This morning, Alan Honeybone from Specsavers came into school with a big box for us. The school councillors greeted him, and accepted the gift of 100 high vis vests, to help keep us safe while out...
Nov 24, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Two more children have now earned their pen licence! we are very proud of Ewen and Amelia, who have worked hard to improve their writing so much, they are now pen writers!
Nov 22, 2015
by Fran Lobban
This weekend hosted another successful craft Fair at St John's School, this year community crafters and pupils combined effortsto produce items to sell.
The day kicked off at 11, and ended late...
Nov 20, 2015
by Fran Lobban
This weekend, the toys are visiting callum and Rafael. we hope they take the toys to the craft fair to buy lots of Christmas crafty goodies!
Nov 19, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Our Craft Fair is taking place this Saturday from 11. There are lots of Craft people from all over Cornwall, plus we have made some clay candle holders to sell.
We look forward to seeing you there...
KidsRUs workshop
Nov 17, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Y3 enjoyed a trip with Y4 to St Ives this week, for some active learning during Anti bullying week. We took the train into St Ives and walked to the KidsRUs theatre where we were met by Phil. Phil...
Learning about the Stone Age
Nov 15, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Y3 enjoyed a wonderful learning day out this week. We all caught the train to Penzance, where we walked to Penlee Museum. There, we spent the whole day involved in workshops learning about...
Nov 13, 2015
by Fran Lobban
We are not sure who is more excited.... the toys or the girls! So, Lilly and Sammy are looking after the toys for Children in Need weekend. we hope they get up to lots of fun activities, and look...
Nov 12, 2015
by Fran Lobban
A massive THANK YOU to all parents, families and children who supported our cake sale this week. We had a wonderful selection of cakes, and lots of children and families to buy and enjoy these.
A...
Nov 12, 2015
by Fran Lobban
We are proud to celebrate 3 more children who have now earned their pen licence! Well done Fynn, Cherrish and Isabella!
Nov 6, 2015
by Fran Lobban
This weekend, Abi and Olus are taking the toys home. We are looking forward to finding out what they did together.
Fun learning about magnets at Camborne Science and International Academy
Nov 3, 2015
by Fran Lobban
This morning, Y3 had such a fun, practical learning session about magnets. We went to Camborne secondary school where Mrs Deacey met us. We went to a science lab, where we found out about magnets....
CPR needs YOU!
Nov 2, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Would you like to be involved with Camborne Food bank? Do you know someone who would like to support it?
Please visit our school RE page to find out how the Camborne Food bank would like your...
Nov 2, 2015
by Fran Lobban
These children achieved 100% attendance for the first half of the autumn term! We are so proud of their efforts to attend school every day, and we know that this supports successful learning.
We...
A Quest story by Cherrish
Oct 22, 2015
by Fran Lobban
A boy called Peter wanted to find out a land called Everest. So he chose five friends to go with him. he got to a place and there was a storm. Arcel could not keep with them and he got away . Peter...
Y3 workshop with Daya
Oct 22, 2015
by Fran Lobban
We all enjoyed our workshop with Daya this morning. We discussed the differences between how Daya looks and how we look (clothes, skin colour, jewellery). She also made sure we understand that...
November 8th
Oct 21, 2015
by Fran Lobban
This year, we remember those who have fought, and still fight, to defend our country
on November 8th
After half term, we will have poppies on sale on behalf of the British Legion. If you...
World Gifts Christmas
Oct 21, 2015
by Fran Lobban
We have Christmas 2015 CAFOD world gifts catalogues in school now. If you would like to order from this, please see Mrs Langley or Miss Giannasi in the office.
All orders must be made by 17th...
A quest story by Alex
Oct 21, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Once upon a time there was a person called Arthur.He was very strong,brave and a handsome men. Arthur's hair was black and spiky.His eyes were brown.he was friendly and a good person. Arthur...
Oct 16, 2015
by Tom Benney
This afternoon, Mr Holmes led our assembly. He told us the story of Simon who invited Jesus to his house for a party. At the party, Simon asked Jesus lots of difficult questions and tried to trick...
Our first pen licence holders 2015!
Oct 15, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Congratulations to William, Kodi, Milly, Daisy, Alex, Sammy and Rafael for earning their pen licence. They are using joined writing in all their writing, and making efforts to present their writing...
Oct 9, 2015
by Tom Benney
This afternoon we were joined by Churches Together who lead our act of worship. Some children had to guess some of the wonderful fruits and vegetables which God has made for us without being able to...
Oct 6, 2015
by Fran Lobban
We are celebrating Harvest this year on Wednesday 14th October. We are supporting the local food bank and Fairtrade again this year. You can use the links below to find out more about how are...
Our new RE unit
Oct 6, 2015
by Fran Lobban
This unit is designed to support pupils in year 3 who may be making their first Holy Communion and begin to understand the parts of the Mass. Pupils are invited to explore how Sacred Scripture...
Oct 5, 2015
by Tom Benney
On Thursday we had a visit from Chef Dan and his team from Chartwells. They led a cooking inspired assembly all about healthy eating. Azia made a smoothie on a blender-bike using a range of different...
St John's pupils are invited to a taster session
Sep 29, 2015
by Fran Lobban
What? all St John's pupils are invited to a taster session for Elim Church "Explosion Kids Club!
Where? St John's School Hall
When? Tuesday 13th October 3-4
Look out for a letter...
Child immunisation
Sep 23, 2015
by Fran Lobban
The Government has devised a programme of
vaccination against flu
for
all school children in Y1 and Y2
and for
pre- school children aged 2, 3 and 4 on 31st August 2015.
If your child...
Sep 11, 2015
by Fran Lobban
This weekend, Kodi and Liam are taking the weekend toys home. We look forward to reading about what they got up to on Monday.
It is Azia's birthday on Sunday, so she is taking the birthday bear...
Wednesday 30th September 2015
Sep 9, 2015
by Fran Lobban
One of our pupils has the condition microcephaly.
Please help us support Charlina, and all children with the condition Microcephaly, by wearing yellow clothes on this day and bringing in a...
Aug 31, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Mrs Lobban and Mrs Vigo warmly welcome back the new class of Y3 pupils 2015/16. We hope all children and families have enjoyed the summer break and are looking forward to the school year of learning...
Jul 21, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Vox Dance came to our end of term social on Friday, and spent a busy evening transforming faces with facepaint, and teaching street dance workshops.
They will also be making a guest appearance...
WOW!!!!
Jul 14, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Thanks to all children and parents who responded so overwhelmingly to our appeal to support the Camborne Food Bank.
We have an amazing 185 items to be collected and taken to feed hungry people in...
How can we help?
Jul 10, 2015
by Fran Lobban
We have an urgent plea to support the local Food Bank in Camborne. A couple of facts:
27.88% children in Camborne and Redruth live in poverty.
Camborne Food bank feeds approx 500 people and...
written by Bailey Squires
Jun 19, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Cornwall is the best place to be,
There's
no where better than to be beside the sea,
The
sun is glistening as the waves rise high,
Children
are playing as cars pass by.
by...
Jun 19, 2015
by Fran Lobban
This weekend, Jonty and George are taking the school mouse and owl home.
written by Piran
Jun 18, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Scoring tries
with my guys.
Playing a game
doom raiders I can tame.
Maths I like
and riding my bike.
Lego bricks
I can fix.
Written by Millie
Jun 17, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Rapids go fast
Ice melting away
Valleys are what rivers go through
Estuary; the lidal mouth of a large river
Rivers soaring to it,s destination
Source is the start of a river...
Another visit to another home ....
Jun 12, 2015
by Fran Lobban
This weekend, the Birthday Bear is going home with Rihanna to help her celebrate her birthday. Millie and Bailey S are taking the School Mouse and Owl home, and they will be taken to Rihanna's party!...
Y3 have been learning about the 3 stages of rivers
Jun 11, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Have a look at our homework tasks. we were challenged to produce a representation of either one, or all 3 stages of a river. Once again, Y3 staff have been delighted and amazed at the informative...
Jun 5, 2015
by Fran Lobban
School owl and mouse are spending the weekend with Joshua and Bailey. We hope they will help them with their homework to make a part of a river. Or they might join us at the Holy Communion mass on...
Written and typed by Winnie
Jun 1, 2015
by Fran Lobban
The School Mouse's Visit
Dear year 3,
This half term I stayed with Winnie. On Friday, I went to Jacob Reed's party at the roller disco! Me and Winnie whizzed around the rink! I think we went...
Jun 1, 2015
by Fran Lobban
The Owl's Travels
On Saturday, I had to play a football tournament at Exeter. There were 12 teams we had to play against and then we played in the quater final and semi final! We lost in the semi...
Where will the adventures continue?
May 21, 2015
by Fran Lobban
We hope you enjoyed reading Liam's post about his time with the school owl. Today, the owl and mouse are visiting Winnie and Jacob K. They will have so many nice times together, because they are...
Y3 children have now all writing in pen!
May 21, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Today, Jacob and Daniel joined our band of children who write in pen. This means.... WE HAVE NOW ALL EARNED OUR PEN LICENCE! All Y3 staff are so proud of our writers, and Mr Moran is excited for...
hosted and written by Liam
May 21, 2015
by Fran Lobban
I took School Owl home with me for the weekend.
School Owl slept in my bed on Friday night. On Saturday, School Owl came with me and my dad to the barbers. I got my hair cut and so did dad. In the...
May 19, 2015
by Tim Moran
On Monday the 11th May, children from years 3 and 4 represented St. John's at a football tournament organised by CSIA.
The children won some convincing matches and played extremely well,...
A short history of Boudicca's rise to fame written by Millie
May 15, 2015
by Fran Lobban
In 60 AD the Iceni King Prasutagus was king and left half of his property when he died it to the Romans and half to his wife, Queen Boudicca. However, the Romans decided they could take all of...
School Mouse and Owl continue their travels
May 15, 2015
by Fran Lobban
This weekend, Liam and Bailey are taking the owl and mouse home. We can't wait to hear what they get up to next week!
A tragedy story written by Winnie (based on the true story of 50 AD approximately)
May 15, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Boudicca was the queen of the Celts
Boudicca was a strong little girl and was very adventurous.When Boudicca was a woman, she married the most important man in her tribe. Her tribe was...
To fight or not to fight?
May 14, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Thursday 14th May, a Roman soldier came to our Celtic Briton settlement. We were quite happy living as Celtic Britons in our tribe with our tribe leader.
The Roman soldier gave us 3 choice: we...
May 13, 2015
by Fran Lobban
On Monday 9 of us from year 3 and 4 went to Camborne School to play in a football Tournament.We played 9 games against different schools.
We won 5 games,drew 1 and lost 3 games.Overall we came...
The Celtic Icini tribe vs the Romans
May 12, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Why did Queen Boudicca fight the Romans?
Why were the Romans in Britain?
Why are the Icini tribe no longer?
Who won?
If you want to find out more, come to Y3 and ask us. In the meantime, can you...
Who fancies visiting the Gruffalo at Falmouth Bookseller?
May 12, 2015
by Fran Lobban
The Gruffalo might have left our library, but he is not far away.
Friday 29th May, he will be at Falmouth Bookseller from 11-2. This event will include:
Dressing up competition...
May 8, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Please visit the RE page to discover the FANTASTIC amount raised on Dress Down Friday to support SHELTERBOX out in Nepal.
May 8, 2015
by Fran Lobban
This weekend, Samuel and Piran are being hosts for the school mouse and owl. We hope they can help them with this weekend's homework to learn about Boudicca.
May 1, 2015
by Fran Lobban
If your child suffers from allergies that result in a severe reaction, please inform school. Class teachers and the SENCo (Mrs Lobban) need to have this information, to support the safety of your...
May 1, 2015
by Fran Lobban
THANK YOU to the amazing effort you all went to for our cake sale. A special thanks to the group of parents who turned up and helped out. A manic play time cake buying frenzy!!!
WE RAISED A...
Where will they spend the long weekend?
May 1, 2015
by Fran Lobban
Lauren and Nikola are taking the school mouse and owl home this weekend. They will have an extra day, as it is Bank Holiday weekend, so we don't come back to school until Tuesday.
Pentecost and Mission
Apr 30, 2015
by Fran Lobban
In this RE unit, we will explore more about the Holy Spirit, including the transforming power of the Spirit in the story of the conversion of Saul.
We will also explore the power of the Holy...
Feb 3, 2015
by stjohns
Our first topic of the spring term is Shake, rock and roll. We will learn about famous diamonds and jewels,including stories and legends anout famous diamonds and jewels. We will explore rocks, and...
Feb 3, 2015
by stjohns
This unit is designed to support pupils in year 3 who may be making their first Holy Communion and begin to understand the parts of the Mass. Pupils are invited to explore how Sacred Scripture...
Feb 3, 2015
by stjohns
This unit looks at the Christmas story from the perspective of the shepherds. Their response invites an exploration of the language they used and also consideration of the nature of the ministry of...
Feb 3, 2015
by stjohns
We are now starting our second autumn topic: Set in Stone. Enjoy looking at the overview leaflet coming home in satchel post.
Role play: our new role play area will be a stone age dwelling. We...
