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08/03/26

Happy International Women's Day. Huge recognition to all the women at Epping St. John's who work so hard to support our school community. Thank you for your time, effort and expertise 💚 

17/02/26

Ramadan Mubarak to all those in our community celebrating. We wish you you strength for suhoor and sweetness at iftar.  🕌💚 

09/02/26

We are looking forward to welcoming parents/carers and students into school tomorrow for Options Evening. It promises to be an informative and useful evening. The first step in many ahead of making final choices. We will support our Year 9s all the way! 💚 

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02/02/26

Prom dress & suit sale evening Thursday 12th Feb 4-5pm come & join us we have some lovely dresses & suits coming in please email me vikkisear.co.uk if you have something you would like to come & sell see your school email for more details pic.twitter.com/r7xr7PZ0e0

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01/02/26

We are excited to be hosting The Entitled Sons at ESJ on Wednesday 4th February. Music is a great unifier and communicator, and this group brings with them both music and shared experiences of navigating education and life with neurodivergent conditions.  🎸🎶💚

05/01/26

Please check your inbox regarding school closure tomorrow (Tuesday 6th January). We will be open as normal from Wednesday 7th January

25/12/25

Wishing all those in our local community who celebrate a very Merry Christmas. 🎄 💚 

19/12/25

We have made it! We'd like to wish all of our families and the local community a restful break and, for those who celebrate, a Merry Christmas 🎄🎅💚 Here is the link to our end of term Headteacher letter:  4905753ff3cea231a868-376d75c…

14/12/25

Hanukkah sameach to all those who celebrate in our local community. May your life be filled with the light of Menorah candles. 🕎💚 

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02/12/25

📣 Last month, ESJ threw open its doors for a packed 6th Form Open Evening 🎓 Students explored subjects, pathways, enrichment, and spoke with staff, students and returning alumni about life at ESJ 📈 With KS5 progress in the top 1% nationally, the buzz & energy was incredible!

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13/11/25

OPEN EVENING TODAY We're looking forward to welcoming prospective families to view our school later today. This event will run from 6:00pm - 8:00pm Find out more:  eppingstjohnsschool.org/

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13/11/25

"So far I’m settling in well into my course. I’m grateful to the Sixth Form team for their role in preparing me for the future.”  Follow in the footsteps of success at our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th November 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

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13/11/25

"I have been at Guy Carpenter for almost a month now as an Apprentice Reinsurance Broker - It is a very social industry with lots of opportunities for young people." Follow in the footsteps of success at our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th November 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

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12/11/25

🎓 Follow in the footsteps of success at our Sixth Form Open Evening Tomorrow 6:00pm - 8:00pm. 🟢 We are a rich and vibrant community of students and teachers who are committed to achieving excellence 💎 ALPS Diamond award winner: Top 1% in the country for pupils progress

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12/11/25

“I’m in my first year at Manchester University studying Economics. I’m having a great time and have met lots of new people from different backgrounds." Follow in the footsteps of success at Epping St John's Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th November 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

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11/11/25

“I’ve just started studying Communication and Media BA at the University of Leeds. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for ESJ sixth form!” Follow in the footsteps of success at Epping St John's Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th November 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

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11/11/25

Reverend Gloyn delivered a beautifully contemplative assembly to all students to commemorate Remembrance Day, including the observation of the 2 minutes, silence. 🤍💚

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09/11/25

A poignant and reflective thanks and remembrance given to those that gave their lives. Our students, as ever, were wonderful ambassadors for the community. Lest we forget. 💚

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07/11/25

"I am studying sport and exercise science at Loughborough University, and really enjoying it! I love learning new content on a subject that I am passionate about" Follow in the footsteps of success at our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th November 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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07/11/25

"I am studying sport and exercise science at Loughborough University, and really enjoying it! I love learning new content on a subject that I am passionate about" Follow in the footsteps of success at our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th November 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Young readers take on marathon challenge

Young readers take on marathon challenge

Posted: 23rd October 2019

Young readers are limbering up to take on a unique challenge.

Year 7 and 8 students at Epping St John’s Church of England School have been challenged to take part in a Reading Marathon and read a total of 26 books during the academic year.

They can opt to complete a half marathon with 13 books or take part in a reading relay with a group of friends.

Serife Horner, assistant headteacher and head of English, said: “Children have a real love of reading when they are in primary school and during the summer there seems to be a disconnect with some starting secondary school seeing it as a babyish thing to do.

“This is not an enforced activity; we want them to take part in the Reading Marathon because it is fun and they want to. We want them to discover a love of reading for pleasure again.”

A display board in the school will keep track of the marathon leaders, with the number of “miles” covered at the end of each half term recorded.

The school also takes part in the Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) scheme for all students.

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