History of St. John's

This is one of the earliest class groups in St. John's history. This class picture was taken in 1905 and includes Leo Stone (front left) who went on to qualify as a doctor, served in World War I and worked as a G.P on Tyneside during the Blitz in the Second World War. A further eight family members attended St. John's between 1900-1940.

This picture of the 1925 Primary 1 class was one of the last taken before the school moved to its present address in Hamilton Terrace. Those of the 28 pupils pictured here aged five years old who are still alive, are now 85 years old.

The ground the new school was built on was purchased from the Duke of Abercorn for £3735 in 1924. The building itself cost £26000 and was completed in 1926.

The picture opposite was taken in 1931 and is thought to be a mix of the pupils present in school at that time. In the background you can make out the gym hall and bottom corridor of the new St. Johns.

St. John's has achieved many things in the 117 years it has been open. This photograph dating back as far as 1936 shows the Inspector's Cup winning team. This feat was achieved by students thought to include Joseph Phair, Charlie Crossan, Edward Byrne, William Byrne, Arthur Delaney, Joseph Bell, Dennis Scally, D. Gallacher, Robert Clifford, Joseph Nolans, David Wood, L. Holligan, W. Rafferty, P. Connolly, J. Carrigan and Robert Phair.