Stage, field and band

At St. John's, the day doesn't end at the last bell. Choir, band, dance from every state, sport and a stage that every child gets to stand on.

Students performing a North-Eastern folk dance in traditional dress

Activities

Every child takes part in something. Most take part in several.

The school choir in pink and white on stage

Choir and music

From devotional songs with live tabla and sitar to the full Annual Day choir, music is a big part of school life, all the way to carols at Christmas.

Band members in red berets and tartan waistcoats

The school band

Red berets, tartan waistcoats and drums. The band plays at assemblies, leads the march-past on Independence and Republic Day, and welcomes guests on prize days.

Students in mirror-work costumes performing Garba

Dance from every state

Garba from Gujarat, folk dances from the North-East, and more every year. Our celebrations of India's many cultures are how national integration is taught here.

Students and teachers holding up a trophy on stage

Sport and Fit India

Athletics, team games and Sports Day, and the Fit India movement for everyday fitness. Trophies won are shown off at the prize day.

Houses

Every student belongs to a house, competing in sport, debates and cultural events across the year. House names and colours: to be added.

Red house
Blue house
Green house
Yellow house

The school year

A typical year, July to March.

July

Investiture ceremony

New prefects and house captains take their oath.

August

Independence Day

The band leads the march past.
Thank you, teachers

September

Teachers' Day

Senior students run the classrooms for a day.

October

Navratri and Dussehra

Garba before the autumn break.

November

Children's Day

The teachers perform for the children.

December

Annual Day and Christmas

The choir, carols and a full hall.

January

Republic Day

Folk dances from every corner of India.
On your marks

February

Sports Day

The houses compete on the main ground.

March

Results and prize day

Report cards, trophies and goodbyes.