Adapted from Matthew 5:1-12
The 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A
Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up the hill. There he sat down and was joined by his disciples. Then he began to speak. This is what he taught them: “How happy are the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Happy the gentle: they shall have the earth for their heritage. Happy those who mourn: they shall be comforted. Happy those who hunger and thirst for what is right: they shall be satisfied. Happy the merciful: they shall have mercy shown them. Happy the pure in heart: they shall see God. Happy the peacemakers: they shall be called sons of God. Happy those who are persecuted in the cause of right: theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Happy are you when people mistreat you and persecute you and speak all kinds of slander against you on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.
Attendance Award – Year 3 – 99% – Well done!
Whole School Attendance – 97%
Superstars of the Week!
YR -Leo W-W for his participation in his learning this week!
Y1 – Erid for working super hard in our maths lessons this week, doubling 2 digit numbers to challenge himself!
Y2 – Erin for using her inference skills in Guided Reading this week. Erin always gives 100% to her learning.
Y3 – Joshual for his well thought out responses to questions in RE showing his understanding and knowledge.
Y4 -Henry for his impeccably good manners and his positive, inquisitive and determinedly aspirational attitude to his learning.
Y5 – Noah for volunteering to be a buddy at breaktime to support othere in the class.
Y6 – Abrianna for taking the initiative with her learning and demonstrating the Common Good by being an excellent learning partner.
Proud Work: 30/01/2026
YR -Zelda for her fantastic dinosaur break in report writing!
Y1 – Kilian for carefully choosing different materials for his printing block in art.
Y2 -Toby for his drawing of St Paul’s Cathedral in the style of Rob Dunlay using shape.
Y3 – Florence for creating an outstanding newspaper article reporting on the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Y4 -Evelyn for her insightful letter to John the Baptist about Jesus’ miracles, quoting scripture and writing in character
Y5 – Riley for his lovely, beautifully illustrated poem about freedom.
Y6 -Vincent for a steady improvement in his End of Unit tests in maths. Keep going!
Bronze Reader
YR -Lily
Y3 – Kieran W
Y5 – Alden T
Silver Reader
YR – Jude, Jack
Y1 – Orla
Y2 – Sophia S, Toby, Ellie
Y3 – Megan, Daniel
Y4 – Jenson
Y5 – Zenata
Numbots
Tungsten: Noah
Kevlar: Noah
Aluminium: Noah
Titanium: Noah
Gold: Noah
Platinum: Noah
Silver: Mia,Noah
Steel: Ross, Charlotte
Carbon Fibre: Noah
Copper: Emily
Glass: Ross, Jayden, Marco
Chrome: Ross, Maria, Vinny, Arlo
Diamond: Ziona
Bronze: Noah
Brass: Thomas, Lydia
Times Tables Rockstars
Rock Star: Megan C, Alexander M
Unsigned Act: Vinnie B, Maria M-B
Wannabe: Ayda C
Gone Green: Arlo H
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Chartwells Order Deadline Dates
Please order by the dates below to ensure your child has a hot lunch in the Autumn Term.
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Week commencing |
Order deadline |
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Monday 2nd Feb |
Thursday 22nd Jan |
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Monday 16th Feb |
Thursday 5th Feb |
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Monday 2nd March |
Thursday 19th Feb |
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Monday 16th March |
Thursday 5th March |
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Monday 30th March |
Thursday 19th March |
2026 Term Dates!
Spring Term
Monday 9 February: Child Mental Health Day – non school uniform day (wear green or yellow)
Friday 13 February: INSET day
Monday 16 – Friday 20 February: half term
Monday 23 February: INSET day
Monday 2 March: Rags 2 Riches collection day
Friday 13 March: International Storytelling/PJ day
Friday 27 March: break up for Easter
Monday 13 April: children return to school
Friday 19 June: International Festival
To keep up to date with future school events, please visit the school calendar which can be found on the parents page on our website.
Friends of St John’s – Second Hand Uniforms
Dear parents,
The friends of St John have second hand uniforms available to buy throughout the year. Please do get in touch with the following people should you require any items.
Ages 4-8 Michelle
Ages 9-13 Clare
You can email the friends account on email: friends@stjohnshorsham.school
Thanks
The Friends of St Johns