St John’s College School
73 Grange Road, Cambridge CB3 9AB
01223 353652
admissions@sjcs.co.uk
sjcs.co.uk A t St John’s, we believe in a childhood that’s filled with affection, in which children know that they are valued, learn to trust themselves and each other, find and express their voices and discover the differences they can make for themselves and others. Not only this, but they can learn to think for themselves, to question, collaborate, be independent, own and take charge of their learning and their lives. A CARING COMMUNITY A St John’s education is about the whole child. At its core is our focus on pastoral care and wellbeing, starting with our Emotions for Learning programme that is at the very foundation of what we do and how we are as a school. We believe that education at its best is a profound act of
care. If we care, then we will notice. If we notice, then we will act on a child’s behalf. If we act for each child, then each of our children will become their best selves. To be known, noticed, valued and cared for – fundamental things for all of us – are the essentials of a good childhood, and are at the heart of the St John’s way. NURTURING INDEPENDENCE AND CREATIVITY Our children become independent learners and creative thinkers prepared to question, with their curiosity very much alive. They get the best from themselves and achieve highly within and beyond the classroom. We aim for our children to develop a real generosity of spirit, know and care about getting the best from
others and do well when they are with us and when they are long beyond our walls. We focus on creativity throughout the school, both in how we teach and how the children learn. We prefer to enable them to develop the skills needed to succeed in the future, rather than concentrating purely on gaining knowledge, gathering facts and passing exams – though these have their place in any educational “We believe in a childhood that’s filled with affection, in which children know that they are valued”
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