St John's College, Portsmouth

at , Portsmouth , PO5 3QW United Kingdom

1. School
2. Elementary School

St John's College, sometimes referred to simply as St John's or SJC, is an independent day and boarding school located in Southsea, Hampshire, England. It was founded by the De La Salle Brothers in 1908 and it continues to retain their Christian values. St John's is a through School for ages 2 – 18. The Principal of St John's College is Mr Graham Best. The Headmaster of the Senior School is Mr Tim Bayley BSc MA; and the Headmaster of the Junior School is Mr Tony Shrubsall BA MA.HistorySt John's College was founded in Southsea, Portsmouth in 1908 by the De La Salle Brothers as an independent boys' school. The founding headmaster was Brother Firme of Quiévy. The Catholic De La Salle Brothers supported the ethos and ideals of Saint John Baptist De La Salle, the patron saint of teachers, and the Founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.St John's moved to its current site in 1912. On 28 May 1912 Edmond Brunher, Superior General of the Order, countersigned the conveyance of Grove House (known today as the Castle) and Warleigh House. The College has subsequently purchased other properties in its vicinity, settling the entire urban campus. There has been a School Chapel on the site since 1913. St John's Gazette was founded in 1915 (known today as Cover to Cover).During World War One 119 pupils joined the Armed Forces to defend their country. Twelve did not return. Between 1928 and 1929 the WW1 memorial and St John Baptist De La Salle statue were both unveiled in the College grounds.

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St John's College, Portsmouth is Portsmouth based place and this enity listed in Elementary School category. PO5 3QW. Contact phone number of St John's College, Portsmouth: 023 9281 5118