What began as a classroom hobby for 7U has led to something truly exciting — being filmed by CBBC Newsround! Back in November, Mrs Aukland introduced her 7U geography class to the art of interpreting the weather, and they’ve been tracking...
Due to the commencement of building works on the sports field to install the new 3G pitch—funded by the Football Association and the Lionesses Fund—Sports Day at St John’s was in jeopardy. However, as usual, staff rallied together to overcome...
Throughout last week, students from across Years 7 - 10 have been picking up their Dictaphones and sharpening their pencils, ready to report on the exciting events of Sports' Week for a very special Sports' Week newsletter. The...
Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators Congratulations to all our entrants for the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators. We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding efforts of all the students who took part in this year’s Anthea Bell Prize for Young...
On Thursday 26th and Friday 27th June 2025, 14 Year 10 students from St John’s Marlborough prepared to do battle against 63 other robotics teams in the First Tech Challenge UK National Championships, held at the Copper Box Arena,...
This term’s Focus on Farming STEM day was organised by LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming). The day aimed to give students the opportunity to see what a working farm looks like and to explore the wide range of career...
After Easter, we launched our inaugural “Summer Reading Challenge” to encourage students to share their love of literature by writing about the books they are reading. Dozens of students entered the challenge to submit either a book review or a piece...
On Tuesday 2nd June, a large number of our Year 7 and 8 students were lucky enough to attend a live online talk with acclaimed children’s writer Michael Morpurgo as part of the York Festival of Ideas, alongside students from...
Year 12 had an actioned pack Futures Week! Students attended workshops on Personal Statements, CV Writing and Writing Development with renowned Author Jon Stock. All students attended a Careers Carousel which included sessions on Degree Apprenticeships, Careers in Finance by local company...
Students from St John’s and Marlborough College have joined forces to volunteer as part of the Marlborough LINK’s Good Neighbour Scheme. The Good Neighbour Scheme offers the opportunity to make home visits to LINK clients, who have welcomed the chance...
