The John Roan School

Becoming a John Roan Student 2021 A guide to prepare you for your new school

We are absolutely delighted that you will be joining us in September, and we are looking forward to meeting each and every one of you, and your families too. September might feel a long way off right now, but we want to make sure that you feel completely at ease when you start. Over the next few months we will be sharing with you everything you need to know about joining The John Roan School, you’ll even have the opportunity to sample some lessons, make new friends and meet some of the teachers. Welcome Our PRIDE values

At the heart of all that we do at The John Roan School P is what we stand for. For over 300 years, the school has been providing an education to the children of , and we are very proud of this tradition. The school is a great place to be: it is a happy and forward looking and thinking school. The staff are caring and committed to nurturing the achievement and positive R development of our students. Our school values are encompassed within our PRIDE code of conduct:

PROUD, RESPECTFUL, INVOVLED, I DETERMINED and EXCELLENT

Students thrive in our friendly John Roan family because we respect and encourage each other in a climate which prides itself on everyone doing their best. D

We look forward to seeing you very soon.

Cath Smith, Headteacher E

A welcome from our The John Roan School has a wide range of very “ good teachers for every subject, there are also

separate teachers for those who have disabilities or who are struggling in class. The school also has a very good current Year 7 students: child safeguarding system to ensure that everyone is safe. “ “ “

What makes John Roan a great school to be at is “There are many clubs and because the teachers are nice after school activities that you and friendly, they give you can join.“ At John Roan I love the food in the canteen lots of help, and the school because there is a big selection to choose from!

“rules are very fair rules. Hello, year 6! Although I have only been a Secondary“ school is going to be a new “ student here at John Roan for a stage in your life and a great experience. At the John Roan School, there are many short time, I have enjoyed having I’ve always loved the first day of a new fun whilst learning. In science, I fun things like PRIDE points, and we can compete against different tutor groups academic year more than the last. That’s like how we do a lot of on who will have the most points at because it’s just the beginning. “It’s time for a new experiments and practical work, the end of the term. There are clubs like and in P.E., where the school is so football, rugby, basketball, table tennis “ close to , it means and more! There are even free music school year, let’s we can go and play games there, lessons! You shouldn’t worry because for instance football and tag rugby. everyone is very friendly and kind. I hope “Keep calm and achieve your turn a new leaf you will have a good time at John Roan. ambitions and hopes.” and start again!” “ Your transition programme A note for parents

Our transition programme starts as soon as we know who better, but the current situation means that this year will We are very aware that the move to secondary school can be A strong partnership between school and home is essential will be joining us in September, and it doesn’t finish until include a mixture of both online and face to face events. as intimidating for parents as it might be for the children so from the outset, and we are committed to ensuring that you every student has settled in the Autumn. We always prefer You will also receive student handbooks and a variety of we have created a dedicated, closed Facebook group for new have all the information you need to be able to support your to do these things in person so that we can get to know you activities for you to complete over the summer. parents and carers of year 7 students to enable you to ask child’s transition to secondary school. advice or questions and get to know other parents. You can find March • Welcome letters sent to all of our new families the link to join the group on The John Roan School Facebook • Virtual assembly to welcome all of our new students to the school - Thursday 11th March, 4.30pm page, and please look out for an invitation via email too. • Becoming A John Roan Student booklet sent out A typical school day April • Admissions packs sent out and admissions meetings scheduled • First ‘Finding Your Feet’ event 8.20am Be at school on the playground May • ‘A taste of Roan’ series begins – taster lessons in a range of subjects 8.25am Line-up on the playground in tutor groups • Parent Information Booklet sent out 8.30am Registration and tutor time - on some days this will be an assembly June • Second ‘Finding Your Feet’ event 8.45am Whole School Reading Programme • Parent Information Evening 9.00am Period 1 July • ‘A Day in the Life’ – taster day at the John Roan School 9.45am Period 2 • ‘Hello’ booklet of subject-specific work sent out 10.30am Break August • Final arrangements communication sent home 10.50am Whole School Reading Programme 11.05am Period 3 September • Day 1: Induction Day • ‘Look at how we are getting on’ afternoon for parents 11.50am Period 4 T imetable for transition 12.35pm Lunch 1.20pm Whole School Reading Programme 1.35pm Period 5 2.20pm Period 6 3.05pm End of formal school day – start of extra curricular activities and study sessions Break Time After school clubs The canteen is open at break time serving Activities take place on most days after school, snacks, drinks and fruit. whether that be academic, sporting or creative. We encourage students to take part in as many as Breakfast possible to try and nurture passions and talents. Our cafeterias at and Westcombe Park are open daily for students to purchase Uniform and punctuality breakfast between 8:00am and 8:20am. Key to a successful time at school is being well prepared for learning. This means arriving in good Assemblies time, always being dressed appropriately, and having Assemblies are organised on a year basis the correct equipment, student planner and with one assembly each week. Social, moral timetable. High standards of dress are required at all and spiritual values are emphasised times, reinforcing the standards of appearance and together with the importance of working behaviour that are needed to meet and maintain together as a community of learners. There expectations. Please visit: is a whole school assembly once a week to The John Roan School > Parents > School Uniform celebrate the achievements of the whole for the full uniform purchasing guide. school community. Homework Evidence shows that the impact of homework averages an additional five months progress. It gives students a chance to consolidate their learning and achieve their potential. All subjects will set homework via Show My Homework and it is expected to be completed on time. You will also be able to track the homework that they are set via Show My Homework. Parents and carers have their own log in for Show My Homework so you can check for yourself what has been set and what has been completed. The John Roan School

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