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St. John's is a forward looking school that values its traditional roots. I feel honoured to be the Headteacher of St.John's when I lead this traditional presentation day, we invite all our old friends and local VIP's… and of course our very supportive parents of the Year 6 leavers.

The Craigie Award

The Craigie Award, founded in memory of Malcolm Lugard Craigie, a resident of Hampton Wick, a young man who volunteered for the Boar War, as a member of the Imperial Yeomanry. He was killed in action, I quote 'Gallantly Supporting his Officer at Bethlehem, in South Africa' on the 13th July 1900, 'Willingly sacrificing all for England'.

In honour of this sacrifice Malcolm Craigie's family decided, the award, originally a silver medal, and in 1947 a wrist watch, then more latterly; when most children have wrist watches, the Complete works of Shakespeare and an Encyclopaedic Dictionary , The Craigie family decided the award should be given to a boy who was chosen by his peers to demonstrate 'Honourable and Unselfish Conduct'.


A quote from December 1900

By Order of the Governors at that time 'Our duty to those who have died for their country is to make fruitful the spirit of self-sacrifice'

A quote from previous headmasters (1901 onwards)

'Have assured me that the choice made by the boys has always been excellent, and the recipients of the award have justified the confidence placed in them.

This continues to be the case…year in year out, Year 6 have shown their maturity and sense of responsibility in making an excellent choice for the Craigie winners.

Later in 1965 the School Governors decided to give a similar award to a girl. At this time another Award came into being,

The Constance Harding Award in memory of Miss Harding, a retired Headmistress (and to those with long memories, sister of the famous Gilbert Harding). This award is given to the boy and girl who came second in the voting for the Craigie characteristics.

If you are an ex Craigie Award Winner, we would love you to contact us with your memories of this special day…


Other Awards

The tradition of donating awards continued at St. John's

  • the Bowell Award for Creative Work, and later an Effort award, both given to a child in each class and presented in memory of Father Bowell a former vicar of Hampton Wick.
  • English - Gwyneth Jones (Previous deputy head)
  • Maths - Edna Button
  • Science - Dr. Feltham (A local doctor in Hampton Wick.)
  • R.E. - Marjorie Kearn (A member of St. John's Church and a governor of the school for over 50 years until she was nearly 90)
  • Music - Nigel Rowbotham (The head of St. John's before Mr. Ian McCann)
  • French - Val Hayden (Introduced French to St. John's and taught it voluntarily for many years)
  • All Round Contribution to School Life - Jackie Naismith (Taught at St.Johns and was a governor for over 20 years)
  • D&T - Debbie Marfleet (Governor for many years whose 4 children attended St.John's)
  • Art - Diana Croot (Taught at St. John's for forty years.)
  • 'Go for it!' - Kate Pink (Taught at St. John's for 10 years.)
  • ICT Award
  • Sports Cups (Awarded to one boy and girl for all round sporting achievement)

DO YOU WANT THE BEST EDUCATION FOR YOUR CHILDREN? ARE YOU CONSTANTLY QUESTIONING THE POSSIBILITY OF SCHOOLS IN THIS BOROUGH? WELL, ST JOHN'S IS YOUR QUESTION ANSWERED. WITH OUR 'GO FOR IT' ATTITUDE AND OUR WELL-DESERVED REPUTATION TO DO OUR BEST WE CAN GUARANTEE THAT YOUR CHILD COMES BACK FROM SCHOOL, HAPPY AND UNSTRESSED. ST JOHN'S OFFERS A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES FROM THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM TO AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS. WE ENCOURAGE THE CHILDREN TO TAKE PART IN ART ACTIVITIES AND SPORTING EVENTS. FURTHERMORE, WE EVEN HAVE A BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUB CALLED 'GO FOR ITS' FOR MUMS AND DADS WHO WORK.
ELLIE , year 6