St. James' School

St. James' School is a happy and successful Co-educational day and boarding school, founded upon quality private education and all round activities.

[St. James' School @StJamesSchoolGY]

Back to school!!!! I think we are all feeling just as excited and happy about returning to school as John is! #backtoschool #happy

[St. James' School @StJamesSchoolGY]

Fun in the snow today at St. James' #SnowDay

[St. James' School @StJamesSchoolGY]

Information regarding St. James' School closure following the Government National Lockdown announcement.

https://t.co/VhpzILcHfg

[St. James' School @StJamesSchoolGY]

Congratulations to Senior pupil, Joanne who held an exhibition at Vietnam Fine Art Museum. She had some beautiful artwork on display, following the exhibition she held a workshop to assist others with drawing.

[St. James' School @StJamesSchoolGY]

We have now finished Michaelmas term for the Christmas break. What a term it has been! Here's a video with some of the highlights.

[St. James' School @StJamesSchoolGY]

It was our School Christmas lunch today - a huge thank you to our kitchen team who have worked tirelessly to provide a beautiful lunch and lots of fun for our whole school this afternoon. #Christmasdinner #Schoollunch #ChristmasatStJames

[St. James' School @StJamesSchoolGY]

CHRISTINGLE | Yesterday we held a very beautiful Christingle Service in our Markham Hall. #ChristmasatStJames #ChristingleService

[St. James' School @StJamesSchoolGY]

Our pupils have been fantastic at adapting to all of the changes that Covid-19 has brought this term. But what a special way for them to be able to end the term. Enjoying a Christmas party in a box in their class bubbles all courtesy of the #FriendsofStJames #ChristmasatStJames

[St. James' School @StJamesSchoolGY]

RECEPTION CLASS | Last week our Reception Class produced some beautiful festive artwork ready to be sent to @NHSNLaG A&E Department for those in need of some festive cheer.

[St. James' School @StJamesSchoolGY]

FLEDGLINGS | Our Fledglings have been busy creating some Christmas Artwork this week. It looks like so much fun! #Fledglings #Daycare

[St. James' School @StJamesSchoolGY]

PREP ART | Our Prep pupils have been busy working on creating some beautiful watercolour snowmen in the last week. #ChristmasatStJames #Artists

[St. James' School @StJamesSchoolGY]

KS1 | Pupils in KS1 have been very busy writing their letters to Santa today and in Art creating an Elf Bookmark. They have told their teacher Mrs Clayton that they are all, of course, on the good list! #letterstosanta #KS1 #Prep1

[St. James' School @StJamesSchoolGY]

Today is the first day of advent and to countdown to Christmas we will be posting a Christmas themed quiz question each day. All read by our Headmaster, Mr Murray. The winner will be announced on December 24th. Post your answers in the comments below and no googling! Good Luck!

[St. James' School @StJamesSchoolGY]

FOREST SCHOOL | It's great for our pupils to be able to enjoy the great outdoors and all that our Forest School has to offer. Pupils in #KS1 are learning all about Charles Darwin and went on a nature walk through the #ForestSchool followed by taking some tree rubbings.

[St. James' School @StJamesSchoolGY]

Our little Pudsey's raised a fantastic £366.77 (donated by the whole school). Thank you for all of the donations. #BBCChildreninNeed #Charity #PudseyBear

[St. James' School @StJamesSchoolGY]

To all of our pupils/parents don't forget that tomorrow we will be supporting Children in Need by holding an 'Own Clothes Day'. #ChildrenInNeed2020

[St. James' School @StJamesSchoolGY]

OUTDOOR LEARNING | Last week our Pre Prep pupils took part in an Outdoor Learning Day. All based around the theme of 'Fairytales'. They used many different skills to investigate, create and problem solve. #inspiringlearning #loveoflearning #smallschoolbigideas

[St. James' School @StJamesSchoolGY]

Our lovely Rectory is decorated with handmade Poppies. Our pupils have been busy during the last week making and creating their own version of the Poppy. We will be holding a whole school virtual service this morning. #WeWillRememberThem #EveryPoppyCounts

[St. James' School @StJamesSchoolGY]

Celebrating our Prep 6 pupil 11+ success
#11+ #Examinations

https://t.co/0FxjRsCepD

[St. James' School @StJamesSchoolGY]

Read our latest newsletter, published just before half term. #StJamesSchoolGY #Schoolnews #IndependentSchool

https://t.co/OGbApHyA0C