LATEST NEWS!

• Burnley Schools Swimming Gala – Friday 19th June 2026

  Fri 10 Jul 2026 Mr Steele

  We are extremely proud of our school swimming team, well done, you were all amazing! The results were:

  Overall 3^rd place Winners

  2^nd place Year 6 Boys Freestyle – Henry

  1^st place Year 5/U Girls Freestyle – Emma

  3^rd Place Year 5/U Boys Backstroke – Alfie

  2^nd Place Year 5/U Girls Backstroke – Pippa

  2^nd Place Year 6 Girls Breaststroke – Harriet

  1^st Place Year 5/U Girls Backstroke – Elsie

   

  2^nd Boys Freestyle Relay – Henry, Colby, Alfie, Reggie

  1^st Girls Freestyle Relay – Felicity, Phoebe, Harriet, Emma

  3^rd Place Boys Medley Relay – Lochlan, Henry, Reggie, Colby

  2^nd Place Girls Medley Relay – Elsie, Pippa, Phoebe, Emma

  

• A Fantastic Sports Day Success!

  Tue 07 Jul 2026 Mr Steele

  Our annual Sports Day was a tremendous success, filled with energy, enthusiasm, and sporting spirit from start to finish. The children demonstrated outstanding determination, teamwork, and resilience in every event, making the day a memorable celebration of sport and achievement.

  Congratulations to all of our pupils for their fantastic effort and positive attitude. Whether competing in the different events, or cheering on their teammates, every child should be incredibly proud of their contribution.

  We would also like to thank to all the staff, volunteers, and supporters who helped make the day run so smoothly. Your encouragement and commitment ensured that everyone had a wonderful experience.

  Thank you to everyone who took part and supported the event. We are proud of all our young athletes and look forward to another exciting Sports Day next year! 🏅🎉

  

• 🧭 Year 6 Orienteering Adventure! 🧭

  Tue 09 Jun 2026 Mr Steele

  Well done to our fantastic Year 6 pupils who represented the school at the Orienteering Event at Towneley Hall.

  The morning began with a helpful briefing followed by a practice session, where children developed their map-reading and navigation skills. They then took on the challenge of a timed orienteering course, setting off at staggered intervals and working hard to locate each checkpoint as quickly and accurately as possible.

  This event provided a wonderful opportunity for children to take part in a more formal and organised competition, while still building confidence. Pupils demonstrated excellent teamwork, determination and problem-solving skills, showing great resilience as they navigated the course.

  Orienteering is not only great fun, but also supports our aim of improving health and wellbeing, while developing important leadership, character and life skills.

  We are extremely proud of the children who took part—you showed fantastic attitude, perseverance and excellent sportsmanship throughout. Well done! 👏🌳🗺️

  

• Crown Green Bowling Event

  Mon 08 Jun 2026 Mr Steele

  Watch out, St Johns has some new talents roaming about! We are very proud of the children who entered this event. Even though it was a completely new sport they were competing in, they absolutely smashed it! Well done! 

  

• Active 60 Event Success

  Mon 08 Jun 2026 Mr Steele

  A huge well done to the children who attended this event, they made St John's extremely proud with the outstanding team work and resilience they showed!

  

• A FOND FAREWELL

  Fri 22 May 2026

  Today we held a very special Golden Book for two amazing people. Mrs Ramsbottom and Mrs Dowson, who are sadly leaving us today. We wish them lots of happiness in the future and thank them for all the care and love they have shown to the children of St Johns. It wont be the same with them. 

  

• 🌟 Year 3/4 Sports Day Success! 🌟

  Wed 20 May 2026 Mr Steele

  We are incredibly proud of the fantastic group of Year 3 children who represented our school at the Sports Day held on Tuesday 19th May at Barden Track.

  The day was packed full of energy, teamwork and determination as pupils rotated around a variety of field events including Catch the Water, Welly Wang, Obstacle Course and Tug of War. Each activity gave children the chance to challenge themselves, try something new and show great resilience.

  Afterwards, the excitement continued on the track! Children took part in a range of fun and competitive races such as the Egg and Spoon, Sack Race, Space Hopper, Three-Legged Race and Relay Races. There were plenty of smiles, cheers and moments of true sportsmanship as teams encouraged one another to do their very best.

  This event wasn’t just about competition—it was a wonderful opportunity for children to develop confidence, build physical skills and challenge themselves, embodying our school’s commitment to personal improvement and active lifestyles.

  Well done to everyone who took part—you represented our school brilliantly with your enthusiasm, respect and team spirit. We are extremely proud of you all! 👏🏽🏃‍♀️🏅

  

• KS2 Kurling Event Success!

  Mon 18 May 2026 Mr Steele

  A group of our KS2 pupils proudly represented the school at a Kurling event held at Burnley College. The event, organised by the Panathlon charity and supported by students from Burnley College, provided a fantastic opportunity for our children to take part in a new and exciting sporting experience.

  Before the competition began, pupils received training, helping them to build their skills and confidence. The event itself had a competitive element, and our team showed great determination, teamwork, and resilience throughout.

  Most importantly, the day was about more than just competition. It gave our pupils the chance to develop new friendships, strengthen social connections, and enjoy trying something different in a supportive environment. The children were a credit to our school, demonstrating excellent sportsmanship and enthusiasm from start to finish.

  Well done to everyone who took part – we are very proud of you!

  

• Year 2 Multi Skills Event @ Spirit of Sport

  Thu 14 May 2026 Mr Steele

  The children represented the school brilliantly at the KS1 multi-skills sports event. They showed excellent teamwork, determination and sportsmanship throughout the event, encouraging one another and trying their very best in every activity. Their positive attitudes, good listening and enthusiasm made the school proud. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they participated with such energy and enjoyment.

  

• Year 3/4 Cross Country Success!

  Wed 13 May 2026 Mr Steele

  Year 3/4 Cross Country Success!

  Well done to all of our Year 3 and 4 children who proudly represented our school at the Cross Country event on Tuesday 12th May at Towneley Park.

  The children showed fantastic enthusiasm, determination and resilience as they took on the 1km–1.5km course. 

  Events like this provide a brilliant opportunity for children to compete in a more formal environment while developing important life skills such as perseverance, confidence and teamwork. Most importantly, they help to promote healthy, active lifestyles and a love of physical activity.

  We are incredibly proud of everyone who took part – you represented our school brilliantly!