The transition from primary to secondary school is a very exciting time, but this big leap can also be daunting for both children and their families. At The John Roan School our aim is to make this process as smooth and enjoyable as possible for everyone.
Along with ensuring that we have all the information we need about each child from their primary school, we always plan lots of activities and opportunities for new students to meet each other and get to know their new school before they start with us in September. A range of events are held throughout the year, including Friendship Mornings, a Year 6 Induction Day, and a Parent Information Evening.
"My daughter felt a part of the school community immediately and has developed a true sense of pride for John Roan. She adores the staff and has enjoyed the content of most lessons. Her overall experience has been very positive.
These vary from term to term and are different for different year groups. The schedule is published on the website and is shared with the students. There is always a wide range of sporting and music opportunities, we have a lively and successful debating club, the School Council plays an important part in the life of the school and we have a very busy community group that work with local day centres, have dementia training and support a wide range of local groups. Our library is busy before and after school every day as well as at breaks and lunches. We run homework clubs after school. For older students there is also the opportunity to study for additional GCSEs, as well as to attend revision classes prior to exams.
Yes, in Maths, English and Science the groups are organised according to ability. Students can move between groups following assessments. In all other subjects, the students are taught in form groups or in mixed ability groups from across a number of forms.
At key Stage 3 (years 7, 8 and 9) we offer a wide, broad and balanced curriculum to all of our students.
Our curriculum offer can be seen on our website here
Some of our students study for the GCSE in Astronomy – working with students from other schools and the Greenwich Observatory. The classes for this are at the weekend.
Some of our students also take Further Maths GCSE – this is integrated into the maths curriculum
Where a student is bilingual, we are often able to arrange for them to take a GCSE in their community language
Sadly there is bullying in all schools. We work hard to ensure that all students know and understand that bullying is wrong and that it is important to report concerns around bullying at an early point. Our Form Tutors and Heads of Year will listen and take action according to the situation that they are dealing with. In all cases, parents are involved. We will not tolerate bullying and take strong action where we find out about such behaviours. Reconciliation and reparation are a key part of the follow up work. We have a School Counsellor and a number of other staff with training in working with students who need additional emotional support.
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