LATEST NEWS!

• St John’s Sports Leaders

  Wed 23 Sep 2026

  We are delighted to celebrate the children who have been selected as our St John’s Sports Leaders for this year!

  Our Sports Leaders have shown enthusiasm, responsibility and a passion for physical activity. Throughout the year, they will play an important role in promoting healthy, active lifestyles across the school. They will help to organise and lead games during breaktimes and lunchtimes, support sporting events and encourage all pupils to get involved and enjoy being active.

  Being chosen as a Sports Leader is a fantastic achievement, and we are very proud of the commitment these children have already shown. We look forward to seeing them develop their leadership skills, build confidence and inspire others through their positive example.

  Congratulations to all of our new Sports Leaders. We know they will do an excellent job helping to make physical activity fun, inclusive and enjoyable for everyone at St John’s! 🏅🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

  

• Year 1 & 2 Fun Run at Towneley Park

  Wed 23 Sep 2026 Mr Steele

  Well done to the Year 1 and Year 2 children who proudly represented our school at the Fun Run at Towneley Park. The children showed fantastic enthusiasm, determination and resilience as they completed the course, giving their very best effort from start to finish.

  It was wonderful to see our pupils demonstrating excellent sportsmanship, encouraging one another and representing the school so positively throughout the event. We are incredibly proud of every child who took part and would like to thank the families who came along to support them.

  Congratulations to all of our runners!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️⭐

  

• Celebrating International Dot Day

  Tue 15 Sep 2026 Miss Armstrong

  🎨 International Dot Day 2026 ❤️

  To celebrate International Dot Day, every child from Nursery to Year 6 created their own unique dot, using different colours, patterns and creative ideas.

  Our celebration was based on Peter H. Reynolds’ acclaimed children’s book The Dot, which encourages children to “make their mark”, have confidence in their creativity and see where it takes them.

  We brought every individual dot together to create one beautiful whole-school heart, symbolising that although every child is unique, together our children are the heart of St John’s.

   

  A wonderful celebration of creativity, individuality and belonging, reflecting our school mission to “Love One Another.” ❤️ 

  Well done to everyone at St Johns

  

• 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! 👏🏽🏃‍♀️🏅