Co-curricular Highlights 2025-26

Co-curricular Highlights 2025-26

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Community Partnership ANNUAL MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY Pupils took part in a range of community-focused activities, supporting local residents through gardening projects and assisting at three primary schools. Others raised funds for charitable causes by completing sponsored walks.

SUPPORTING LOCAL SCHOOLS AND RESIDENTS AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB FOR EAL CHILDREN 12 pupils volunteer weekly at Leatherhead Trinity Primary School, supporting the after-school club for pupils with English as an additional language.

SWIMMING LESSONS Two Local schools use our swimming pool and facilities for swimming lessons

ARTS AWARD SHOWCASE Lower Sixth pupils presented their independent projects, combining multiple art forms and sharing their work with the school community at the annual Gold Arts Award Showcase.

EPSOM PRIMARY SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP Pupils from Epsom Primary School participated in regular activities and enrichment opportunities led by our pupils and staff.

PUPIL VOLUNTEERING

Pupils volunteered at the Community Christmas Lunch and Summer High Tea, for local residents.

Pupils volunteered weekly at a local allotment managed by The Links Centre 2030.

Pupils volunteered fortnightly at Leathehead Trinity Primary School, helping younger pupils develop literacy and numeracy skills.

Pupils volunteered fortnightly at Leatherhead Youth project, assisting with drop-in sessions for secondary school pupils.

Pupils volunteered at least once a fortnight at Woodlands School, (for children with special educational needs).

Sport Sport at St John's continues to thrive, with exceptional levels of participation, performance and representation. Throughout the year, pupils competed across a wide range of sports, representing the school at local, regional and national level while benefiting from an extensive and varied sports programme.

782

88%

PUPILS PARTICIPATING ​

PARTICIPATION RATE

1,500+ FIXTURES PLAYED

56

15

PUPILS REPRESENTING COUNTY/ REGION​AL ​

SPORTS

208

10

TEAMS REPRESENTING THE SCHOOL

PUPILS REPRESENTING COUNTY LEVEL

3 OVERSEAS TOURS

Alongside the many county, regional and international successes of our pupils, we are delighted to share a snapshot of some of the year's outstanding team performances.

RUGBY 1st XV Eltham Festival Champions 1st VII Reed's 7s Champions and Surrey Plate Winners U14A Girls Rosslyn Park National Plate Finalists U16B completed an undefeated season England U18 and Harlequins Academy representation and strong Surrey pathway representation.

NETBALL U14A Regional Champions U14A National Finals Top 8 in England U12A National Plate Finals Day qualifiers 1st VII National Plate Runners-Up 2nd VII National Shield Finals - 3rd Place U15A Surrey County Runners-Up Tour to Abu Dhabi and Dubai

ATHLETICS & CROSS COUNTRY 11 athletes qualified for regional athletics competitions 2 pupils represented the School at English Schools Cross Country Championships 1 pupil selected to represent Surrey at English Schools National Finals

FOOTBALL 1st XI SOCS League Champions 1st XI ISFA Trophy Winners Historic league and cup double 2nd XI SOCS League Champions U16B SOCS League Champions U14A reached ESFA National Quarter-Finals Multiple academy and ISFA national squad selections

SWIMMING Super Swim League Finals - 3rd Place ESSA National Finals qualification Bath Cup Finals qualification across all relay events British National Championship representation Samuel H British Junior Championship Finalist and national record performances

HOCKEY U15A Girls National ISHC Plate Champions Pupils selected for Guildford, Surbiton and Wimbledon Talent Academies Scotland U18 Six Nations squad representation

SPORT AND WELLBEING ACTIVITIES Our co-curricular programme offered pupils a wide range of opportunities beyond traditional team sports. Activities such as dance, yoga, golf and tennis encouraged pupils to develop new skills, enhance their physical wellbeing and pursue personal interests while enjoying an active and balanced school experience.

CRICKET U15A Boys reached ECB National T20 Finals Day U14A Boys Anderson Cup Finalists U12A Boys Jubilee Cup Quarter-Finalists U13A Girls Surrey Hardball Cup Finalists U15A Girls Surrey Knockout Cup QuarterFinalists Girls' 1st XI Surrey Knockout Cup QuarterFinalists

Performing Arts Autumn Term Concerto Competition Our unique Concerto Competition saw 13 pupils perform this year, accompanied by a professional orchestra.

Lower School Cabaret: Spellbound Almost 50 Lower School pupils took part in an evening of fabulous musical theatre, showcasing the exceptional talent emerging throughout the School.

Summer Term

Spring Term The Forbes Music Competition and Winners' Recital Every instrumental category was represented, showcasing an exceptional standard of performance throughout the competition.

The Witches of Eastwick Our biggest musical yet, featuring a cast and crew of 77, three flying witches, seven illusions, 340 lighting cues and 185 costumes.

The Michaelmas Concert A sold-out event featuring over 200 performers from all of our major ensembles.

Dance and LAMDA Showcase Over 50 performers from across all year groups took part in an evening celebrating excellence in dance and LAMDA. Summer Concert Every major ensemble performed, culminating in a powerful rendition of Rutter's Gloria featuring a professional band, the School Choir, Choral Society, and the choirs of The Study and Daneshill.

Lower School Play James and the Giant Peach saw two packed houses and a huge cast (and octopus) delight audiences in two hilarious performances.

Autumn Term Production Two gripping performances of Arthur Miller's ‘The Crucible’ to packed houses.

Musical Theatre Cabaret Once again, this event featured our highestever number of performers, showcasing the exceptional quality of musical theatre at St John's and the remarkable depth of talent across the School.

Christmas Rock Concert Our biggest-ever concert, featuring two hours of fantastic rock and pop music.

The Performing Arts continue to play a central role in life at St John's, with pupils embracing exceptional opportunities across music, drama, dance and LAMDA. The 2025-26 academic year, themed as our "Year of the Witch", featured ambitious productions, sold-out performances and record participation across the department.

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12,500

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PERIPATETIC LESSONS

PUPIL ENGAGEMENT

PERFORMANCES

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48 WEEKLY REHEARSALS & CLUBS

12 RECITALS 5 MASTERCLASSES

Combined Cadet Force & CFAVs 120 CADETS Participated in the overnight field exercise

at Mereworth Woods

68 PUPILS

Attended the Isle of Wight Summer Camp

CFAVs 13 Supported the Isle of Wight Summer Camp

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NATIONAL CHAMPION

William S won the CCF Champion Cadet competition

ANNUAL INSPECTION The CCF enjoyed an extremely successful Inspection Day on 30 April 2026. The Inspecting Officer praised the commitment, professionalism and enthusiasm demonstrated by both cadets and adult volunteers, recognising the strength of the contingent and the breadth of opportunities offered across all three sections.

ARMY CADETS

RAF CADETS

Highlights 2025-26

Highlights 2025-26 New Xbox flight simulators funded by the SJPA Growing participation across the section Continued expansion under dedicated RAF staff leadership Navigation and fieldcraft training during joint exercises Participation in annual camp and training activities

Summer Camp at Westdown Camp, Salisbury Plain Exercise Apollo Venture: 48-hour resilience and leadership exercise Overnight field exercise at Mereworth Woods First rifle-firing experience for Lower Fifth cadets Adventure training, navigation and fieldcraft training Strong leadership and teamwork development opportunities

NAVY CADETS Highlights 2025-26 Paddlesports and water-based training activities Leadership development opportunities Participation in annual summer camp Watersports activities and outdoor challenges Continued development of seamanship and teamwork skills

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Army cadets completed a static line parachuting course Cadets developed military and leadership skills at Summer Camp Exercise Apollo Venture tested resilience over 48 hours RAF and Army cadets undertook overnight navigation and fieldcraft training Navy cadets participated in paddlesports and water-based activities 68 pupils and 13 staff attended the Isle of Wight Summer Camp

Duke of Edinburgh AWARD BREAKDOWN

EXPEDITION LOCATIONS

73 BRONZE

Ashdown Forest

50 SILVER

New Forest/ Brecon Beacons

6 GOLD

Lake District Hybrid walking & canoeing

4,706 Hours Volunteering

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258

Expeditions

Pupils went on DofE expeditions

129 Full Awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold)

100 Guests attended the Annual DofE Dinner

Beyond the Classroom UAE

Netball Tour

Spain

Multi-Sports Tour

Morocco

Surfing

South Africa (Shamwari)

Conservation

Berlin

Languages & Culture

Costa Brava

Outdoor Adventure

Paris

Languages & Culture

Morzine

Adventure Activities

New York & Washington DC

History & Politics

Rhineland

German

Iceland

Geography & Chemistry

Austria

Senior Ski Trip

New York

Performing Arts

Italy

Junior Ski Trip

36 RESIDENTIAL TRIPS

155 DAY TRIPS

14 OVERSEAS TRIPS

1,000+

PUPILS PARTICIPATING

Trips Highlights Pupils enjoyed a wide range of educational, cultural and sporting experiences throughout the year. From conservation work in South Africa and surfing in Morocco to skiing in Austria and Italy, trips provided opportunities to develop independence, broaden horizons and bring classroom learning to life.

Destinations included New York, Washington DC, Iceland, Berlin, Paris, Spain and the UAE, alongside numerous residential and day trips across the UK.