9th July 2018 Summer Holiday Family Reads 2018Dear all, Looking for reads that everyone might enjoy over the forthcoming summer holidays? Why not try one of these recommended reads from the John Roan Libraries?. The John Roan Libraries Summer holiday family reads 2018Read more
5th July 2018 Up and coming events at the John Roan Club July 2018Dear All, Up and coming events at the John Roan Club Don't forget that the First Friday of the Month Quiz will be this Friday 6th July from 8pm. Paul Partridge, our Quiz Master (07956 288258) tells me that the the Brazil vs Belgium game, which kicks off at 7pm, will also be available in the adjacent bar. Along with the beautiful weather we&#...Read more
4th July 2018 Laurel Remington's VisitOn Tuesday 3rd July the John Roan was very lucky to have author, Laurel Remington visit us part of her tour to promote her newest book, The Polka Dot Shop. Laurel told the students about where she gets her inspiration from, and how she succeeded in getting her first children’s book, The Secret Cooking Club published. The talk finished with students acting out some of the...Read more
29th June 2018 Laurel Remington VisitDear all, On Tuesday 3rd July children’s author Laurel Remington will be visiting the John Roan School to do a talk with specially selected students about her new book, The Polka Dot Dress Shop. This will be followed by a book signing where there will be the opportunity for students to purchase signed copies of Laurel’s books; and in order to purchase a signed book...Read more
28th June 2018 National Writing DayDear All, To celebrate National Writing Day on Wednesday 27th June, our Patron of Reading, Philip Womack came to run workshops throughout the day with Years 7, 8 and 9. The day started with a workshop with Year 7 students creating their own heroes and villains, and then writing the story of how their characters met. We had some amazing stories featuring 90 year old women figh...Read more
28th June 2018 Inter-Generational Book ProjectDear all, Next term The John Roan libraries are looking forward to starting our Inter-Generation book project with Rectory Court. John Roan students and Rectory Court residents will be meeting to talk about books that they enjoyed when they were younger and books that they enjoy now. John Roan students and residents will then be deciding together what books to deserve to be pu...Read more
18th June 2018 Pauline Quirke Academy - Summer School - Special OfferDear All, Tha Pauline Quirke Academy Greenwich (PQA Greenwich) runs its performing arts and filmmaking sessions at weekends at the Westcombe Park Road site. We will also be running a Summer School 23-27 July at the site. I have agreed with Cath Smith and David Burgess to offer the discounted rate for pupils attending The John Roan. This rate is £125 (£25 sibling d...Read more
18th June 2018 Green and Gold Day Dear all, The Green and Gold day is set to go ahead on the 27th of June starting at 1pm and finishing at 5pm. It'll be a day to celebrate the union of the school and the (basketball) academy and to thank everyone who has helped its development. It'll be capped off with a Green vs Gold academy exhibition game that is set to start at 3:30. Mr. Van-Beest Ba...Read more
12th June 2018 JRSA Summer BBQDear all, Please see the attached flyer from the JRSA For more information about the JRSA click here Read more
11th June 2018 The World Cup Family Reading ChallengeDear all, To celebrate the FIFA World Cup, which starts on 15th June in Russia, the libraries are challenging students and their families to read around the world, via the countries that are taking part in the World Cup. For every 10 minutes that a member of the family reads, you need to sign their initials next to the country off your choice on the Reading Challenge sh...Read more
11th June 2018 British Nutrition Foundation Healthy Eating WeekDear Parents/Carers Monday 11th June is the start of the British Nutrition Foundation Healthy Eating Week 2018! The John Roan will have access to five fantastic opportunities/challenges: Monday – Have breakfast (free cereal breakfast for students in both sites from 8-8.20am) Tuesday – Have 5 A DAY (Pedal/row your way to receive free fru...Read more
11th June 2018 Year 11 Public Exams and Shadow Timetable 11th JuneDear all, Year 11 public exams have begun in earnest. At this important and sometimes stressful time, pupils will be supported in final preparation in a number of ways: Exam briefing from a lead teacher immediately before each exam 8.30am for morning exams 1pm for afternoon exams Drop-downs to allow for final supported revision and exam practice...Read more
