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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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LGBTQ+ Pride Day

LGBTQ+ Pride Day

Posted: 7th February 2022

Epping St John's Church of England School is taking pride in the diversity of its community as students marked the start of LGBTQ+ History Month with a Pride Day.

The school set up a Diversity Team this year to work on a vision to become a community that not only tolerates difference, but celebrates it.

The day included sessions on unconscious bias and the impact on stereotyping different demographics; a lesson on the science behind how our brains work and why we need to challenge societal constructs; and time to reflect on the need to think before we speak or act.

Students also took part in a session on why it is important to be an ally, looked at stereotypes in sport, before each year group walked with the LGBTQ+ community to St John’s Church Epping.

Faye Clarke, lead practitioner, said: “We walked through the church to significantly diminish that stereotype that you cannot be both religious and LGBTQ+. We then stamped our support onto a cross using colourful thumb prints, eventually creating two Rainbow Crosses which will sit proudly in St John’s Church Epping and our school. This had a huge impact on everyone involved.

“Epping St John’s first Pride Day will be memorable for all involved, but this is just the beginning. We are at the start of a journey of change, but today has given us positive foundations to build upon.”

 

The Rev Lee Batson, of St John’s Church Epping, said: “It was an enormous privilege for us to play our part in the Pride Day with Epping St John’s. It’s such an important statement that we believe all people matter because they are made in the image of God, and that no one should be made to feel less than they are because of how they identify themselves.”

 

A sixth form student who identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community said: “I remember the days when support was just sticking up a Stonewall poster and today I watched as students walked with flags, banners and pride. I’m so proud to belong to this school.”

 

Amber Cox, Year 13 student, said: “Epping St John’s Pride Day offered an opportunity for both students and teachers to engage in important discussions on sexuality and gender identity. People were given the chance to voice their questions and, in response, others were keen to educate.

“The Pride walk not only highlighted great allyship, but it importantly represented the support from the church. This vital day acted as a pivotal moment for the school’s journey in challenging prejudice surrounding the LGBTQ+ community and its fight to create a safer space for the students of Epping St John’s.”

 

Izzy Goff, Year 8 student, said: “Pride Day was an amazing day where everyone could learn about equality and how to treat each other respectfully, no matter their gender, sexuality or sexual orientation. It was an opportunity for everyone to educate themselves on how to treat others with respect and equality.

“The session on unconscious bias was fascinating because it is opinions our brain makes without us even knowing and how much our unconscious bias affects our decisions in everyday life.

“My favourite part of the day was the march up to the church because everyone was included in an activity which connected our school, the church and the wider LGBTQ+ community.”

 

Mike Yerosimou, head of school, said: “Today will make lasting impressions and a positive difference to students’ lives. We will continue to ensure that every member of our family feels safe, supported and celebrated.”

 

 

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