LATEST NEWS!

• 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!

  

• Year 5/6 Rugby Stars Shine at Prairie Sports Village

  Wed 06 May 2026 Mr Steele

  On Wednesday 6th May, a fantastic group of our Year 5 and 6 pupils proudly represented our school at the T1 Rugby Competition held at Prairie Sports Village. The event ran from 9.30am to 12.00pm and brought together teams from across the area for an exciting morning of competitive matches.

  Our pupils demonstrated excellent teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. After taking part in earlier rugby practice sessions this term, the children showed just how much they had learned, applying their skills confidently in game situations. Following the initial group stages, teams were re-grouped into similar ability pools, allowing every player to continue competing and developing their abilities.

  More importantly, the event gave our children the chance to grow beyond the pitch—building confidence, resilience, and communication skills while supporting one another every step of the way. It was wonderful to see such positive attitudes and enthusiasm for sport.

  We are incredibly proud of all the children who took part. They were excellent ambassadors for the school and truly embraced the opportunity to learn, develop, and enjoy physical activity.

  Well done, everyone! 🏉👏

  

• 🌟 Walking Festival Success! 🌟

  Wed 06 May 2026 Mr Steele

  Well done to all of our fantastic children who represented the school at the Walking Festival on Tuesday 28th April at Rowley/Brun Valley Forest! It was a brilliant afternoon filled with adventure, teamwork and lots of smiles.

  The children followed a map around the forest, visiting a range of exciting outdoor activity stations. From soft archery and mini raft building to den building and rope pull challenges, everyone showed great enthusiasm and determination. The duck hunt, night line, and team-building activities tested both their physical skills and their ability to work together—and they rose to the challenge superbly!

  It was wonderful to see children building confidence, supporting one another and enjoying the many benefits of being active outdoors. The event truly helped develop both social connections and important life skills, all while having fun in nature.

  A big thank you to the families who came along to support and take part—it was lovely to see everyone getting involved and making special memories together.

  We are very proud of you all—what a great example of teamwork, resilience, and positivity! 👏🌿

  

• KS1 All Stars Cricket Festival @Lowerhouse Cricket Club

  Mon 27 Apr 2026 Mr Steele

  We are incredibly proud of our KS1 children who recently took part in the All Stars Cricket Festival at Lowerhouse Cricket Club. The pupils represented St John’s School with fantastic enthusiasm, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the event. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they developed new skills and supported one another. Well done to all involved for being such excellent ambassadors for our school!

  

• Holy Week Celebrations

  Thu 02 Apr 2026 Mrs McKeating

  Please see posters for details of Holy Week Celebrations. 

  

• Year 4 Girls Football Event @ Burnley College

  Wed 25 Mar 2026 Mr Steele

  We are extremely proud of Lyla, Eden, Roma and Elyza for representing school at this event. They showed great skill and had a wonderful time! Future Lionesses here we come!   

  

• Y6 Team Cross Country at Towneley Park

  Thu 19 Mar 2026 Mr Steele

  Our school has some very talented athletes, who do not give up and work great as a team. We done to our amazing runners; Rosie, Ocean, Aaliya, Martha, Arlie, Henry, Luke and Oliver.  

  

• Active 60 Event

  Thu 19 Mar 2026 Mr Steele

  Well done to Lochlann, Elizabeth, Rosie and Sienna for their amazing commitment and skilled showed at this event. They represented our school perfectly, thank you! 

  

• Outdoor and Adventurous Activity Event at Towneley Park

  Mon 16 Mar 2026 Mr Steele

  Well done to Noah, Jack, Lola and Rosie for attending this event. They showed great team work and determination and most importantly enjoyed taking part! You all made St Johns extremely proud!