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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〔(A Christian School )〕 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. ==History== St 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.〔''Cradled In History: the History of St John's College'' by Michael Magan, 1974, p.26〕 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.〔''Cradled In History: the History of St John's College'' by Michael Magan, 1974, page 23〕 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.〔http://www.stjohnscollege.co.uk/History-of-St-Johns.htm〕 An application to the College of Arms for the school crest was granted in the early 1930s. The five pointed star represents the Lasallian Order, the position of St John's by the sea is affirmed by the six waves.〔''Cradled In History: the History of St John's College'' by Michael Magan, 1974, p.76〕 Portsmouth was subjected to many enemy air-raids in World War Two and the College suffered extensive damage. During the war years the College established a sister school in Hassocks, Sussex, where boarders were evacuated away from the bombing in Southsea.〔''Cradled In History: the History of St John's College'' by Michael Magan, 1974, Ch.9 p.114〕 Some 53 Johannians lost their lives in the service of their country, including 1940-41 School Captain and Captain of Cricket, Lieutenant Edward Fitzgerald.〔''Cradled In History: the History of St John's College'' by Michael Magan, 1974, p.111〕 The Roll of Honour of 1914-1918 had a much lengthier list added to it, and a further memorial board to the Old Johannians who lost their lives is now maintained by the school. Every Remembrance Day the names on the memorial are read out by the staff and pupils.〔http://www.memorials.inportsmouth.co.uk/others/st-johns-college/old-johannians.htm〕 Shortly after the war the College began to rebuild itself, and in 1945 St John's College Sixth Form was founded. The site continued to advance from 1958 to 1968 with the opening of the Jubilee block on the College's 50th anniversary. A parent-teacher association was formed in 1962.〔''Cradled In History: the History of St John's College'' by Michael Magan, 1974, p.175〕 Following a trend set by many independent boys' schools, girls were admitted into the sixth form in 1971. The College did not became fully coeducational until 1996. In 2008 St John's celebrated its Centenary. On 1 September 2015 the College attained full Independent Charitable Status and decoupled itself from the De la Salle Trust, while re-affirming its commitment to observe Christian and Lasallian principles and traditions.〔http://www.stjohnscollege.co.uk/Independent-Charitable-Status-A-new-chapter-for-St-Johns-College〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「St John's College, Portsmouth」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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