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11/03/24

A fascinating insight into the world of politics and debate for our A-Level Politics students today. . Thank you, Mr Bitis, for organising it. pic.twitter.com/kA4IznCEkc

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09/03/24

Berlin Day 1: Part 1: Berlin Wall pic.twitter.com/P96Goul4Ds

09/03/24

Berlin Part 2 Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate. Sun is shining and our students are wonderful stopped for lunch after visiting The Soviet Memorial & The Topography of Terror. Next The Jewish Museum pic.twitter.com/QBVIOdyvHv

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09/03/24

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09/03/24

Great to see the support for Muslim students observing Ramadan ❤️

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09/03/24

A great group of Year 10 students , in-fact, we had 2 extra join us! pic.twitter.com/CvQf4FXI9M

08/03/24

On we’re celebrating Miss Zare 🙌 Head of RE, Christian Ethos Lead and Staff Wellbeing at Epping St John's School 💚#IWD2024 pic.twitter.com/qYkp64bGjU

08/03/24

Just left Berlin for Krakow. A great whistle stop tour of Berlin. pic.twitter.com/tE12rGpYhI

08/03/24

On we’re celebrating Josie Theodorou 🙌 Head of English at Epping St John's School 💚#IWD2024 pic.twitter.com/yo53atAXhr

23/02/24

Well done, year 11! This will give you an edge in the exams. https://t.co/VaTEMiQgED

23/02/24

Well done, year 11! This will give you an edge in the exams. https://t.co/VaTEMiQgED

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23/02/24

Year 11 students are attending the GCSE Poetry Live Conference today. They are currently furiously notetaking as Carol Ann Duffy explores one of their set poems for the exam. Real dedication from them during our half term! pic.twitter.com/NqNa9P0KbC

22/02/24

ESJ Stunt Team pic.twitter.com/IyzQMmBXo5

22/02/24

Top run on the mountain. pic.twitter.com/kKqCIU983D

22/02/24

Skiing. pic.twitter.com/SzB8Ri01FP

22/02/24

On the dog run. pic.twitter.com/bSK3sYDn1o

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22/02/24

On the dog run. pic.twitter.com/bSK3sYDn1o

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22/02/24

Skiing. pic.twitter.com/SzB8Ri01FP

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22/02/24

Top run on the mountain. pic.twitter.com/kKqCIU983D

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22/02/24

ESJ Stunt Team pic.twitter.com/IyzQMmBXo5

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Athletes making school proud

Athletes making school proud

Posted: 15th July 2019

Two athletes from an Epping school are proving they are leaps and bounds ahead in sport.

Year 10 students Freya Henshall and James Petty are doing Epping St John’s Church of England School proud.

Freya took an interest in high jump during her school PE lessons last year – and is already fifth best in west Essex.

She competed in her first County Championships, in Chelmsford, and cleared one metre 43 – her highest jump yet – to place fifth.

She said: “I have done high jump a couple of times this year and about three times last year at school. I have always been keen on running and athletics, but one week it was raining and so we did high jump instead. I was quite good at it and really enjoyed it.

“This was my first big competition so it’s a really big achievement. I am hoping to get a lot higher for the district sports competition this month.

“I work on my technique during athletics club each week and my PE teachers have said they are available every day after school to help me. It is really good to have them supporting me. They can see my talent and so are trying to help me to reach my potential.”

James joined Harlow Athletics Club just before London 2012 as he enjoyed running at school.

At the recent county schools competition - County Championships, in Chelmsford - he achieved a bronze medal in the 400m event.

He said: “I like running and so thought I would give it a try. Within a couple of years, I was entering competitions.

“I would like to now go on to the national competitions within two years. I take part in competitions at school to help me to improve.”

Tom McGarr, PE subject lead, said: “The PE department are extremely proud of their hard work and dedication to sport. James has always had a keen interest and passion within athletics, whereas Freya plays in an elite academy for netball and has shown real natural talent for the high jump which she has enjoyed while attending regular extra-curricular sessions.”

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