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28/02/25

Ramadan Mubarak to all those in our local community who are celebrating this weekend 💚 pic.twitter.com/SVuXu0cPWl

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24/02/25

If you missed it letter is out again today If you’d like to join us for quiz night get your team together & follow the payment details on the letter💚 https://t.co/9xILFantGp

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17/02/25

Fully packed classroom for Monday's science aspiration in half term. Same outcome for F tier and Separate! Took 2 hours of learning extraction methods back to back like champions 🫡 pic.twitter.com/6YR9RhS5nw

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16/02/25

Get your teams together & join us for quiz night!💚 https://t.co/9xILFantGp

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10/02/25

We are looking forward to welcoming Year 9 parents/carers and students into school on Thursday @ 6pm to discuss the OPTIONS process and for students to learn more about the brilliant curriculum choices available to them. pic.twitter.com/Uuv8iamFyR

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05/02/25

50 student turnout to our lunchtime session today! So proud of every single one for their motivation to turn up and do well! Year 11s - there is still space if you want to join! pic.twitter.com/43Wppsxd3a

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03/02/25

👀look out for our Quiz night letter👀 pic.twitter.com/sv9RFyysnE

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29/01/25

Year 11 & 13 students and parents were fortunate enough to participate in a 'psychology of learning' workshop, delivered by Dr van der Spoel, to maximise revision ahead of exams. Year 12 students also inspired Year 11s with a brilliant revision strategy market. pic.twitter.com/vMqf5kI45x

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10/01/25

It may be Baltic cold outside, but how beautiful is our school site this morning!? pic.twitter.com/zw5fsQDSQK

25/12/24

A very Merry Christmas from everybody at Epping St. John's 💚🎄🎅 pic.twitter.com/HloCVtKdOJ

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19/12/24

Another fantastic Christmas bazaar in aid of over £760.00 raised by our student leadership team in year 13 and 11. They are just a credit to pic.twitter.com/6S7sketX9B

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16/12/24

A wonderful afternoon celebrating our exceptional students. Lots of proud parents/carers 💚🏆 pic.twitter.com/YPl9tsjUi2

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16/12/24

Amazing musical interlude at our very lovely Awards Afternoon 💚 pic.twitter.com/LQeo3R9RWH

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10/12/24

Sparx Science is now live at ! After just one day.. pic.twitter.com/DbZI6ycWGv

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09/12/24

REMINDER: There is still time to apply for a place at Epping St John's Sixth Form. Begin your path to an exceptional future - https://t.co/JmoVAZEfvX pic.twitter.com/goIh3qsaBP

08/12/24

Applications can now be submitted for Epping St John's School's Sixth Form for next September. More details at https://t.co/91S3QVSkpp

08/12/24

EPPING ST JOHN'S SCHOOL - MEDIA RELEASE: Applications can now be submitted for Epping St John's School's Sixth Form for next September. More details at https://t.co/NErxyTbG1x

06/12/24

Students at Epping St John's School will be taking to the stage for two performances of their winter production. Read more at https://t.co/4Y3acze7TJ

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06/12/24

We are delighted to invite you to the ESJ Winter Show, a re-visitation of the popular brothers Grimm' s fairy tales, "Epping Forest Fables" co-written and directed by our students! Tuesday 17th December 5pm and 7pm showings Tickets on ParentPay pic.twitter.com/w8mVV1cIqD

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20/11/24

"When I left Epping St John's, I enrolled at UCFB Wembley, where I have been studying Football Coaching and Management." Follow in the footsteps of success at Epping St John's Sixth Form Open Evening on Wednesday 20th November, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. pic.twitter.com/wPlt6XDXGI

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School launches Saturday classes

School launches Saturday classes

Posted: 14th February 2019

Determined teenagers are attending school six days a week in an effort to achieve their full potential.

Aspirations sessions have been launched on Saturdays at Epping St John’s School to give Year 11 students extra time in the classroom to prepare for their GCSE exams.

Sessions focusing on every subject are being offered throughout the weeks leading up to the summer’s exam season, with three different sessions held each week.

Eposi Ewome, acting assistant headteacher, said: “This is a new thing for Epping St John’s School.

“Each week, we are seeing an increase in the number of students taking up this opportunity. Great communication with parents means students know exactly which sessions they should be attending and when. Students are encouraged to attend and feedback from parents has been positive; parents are seriously on board with this.

“We are bridging gaps, enhancing subject knowledge and giving students an opportunity to spend more time with their teachers if they need something explaining again. As they say, practise makes perfect and the more sessions they attend, the better it becomes for them.

“We are finding now that students are coming to us and asking for more opportunities to learn. There is that need; the children are craving knowledge.”

The Saturday school is the latest opportunity offered to students who can also attend after-school aspirations classes, such as homework club, independent study club and peer teaching sessions.

They also now spend three morning form times per week learning maths, science and English with their subject teachers.

Mrs Ewome said: “There are so many opportunities for our students. The morning sessions are ideal for those who are unable to stay after school; there is something for everyone.

“The sessions we are holding target every single ability. It is closing the gaps, but also challenging students to achieve their full potential. We want to push them to break barriers and they are embracing the fact we believe in them. I am seeing so much growth in confidence during these sessions. We have children already working at grade 7 and yet they are coming in as they want to push themselves to achieve grade 8 or 9. I am so proud of them all.”

Study sessions will also be held during half-term.

Stephen Hehir, executive head, said: “The work ethic of our students is great; to come and enhance their learning on Saturday mornings. This also shows the commitment and dedication of the wonderful staff who go above and beyond for our students. Well done to our wonderful students and staff!”

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