As we celebrate the National Year of Reading, we’re reminded that reading is more than a pastime — it’s powerful. 📚✨ Research shows that students who read regularly achieve higher academically, build stronger vocabulary, and develop critical thinking skills that support lifelong success. Beyond academic outcomes, reading also plays an important role in supporting mental health and wellbeing, helping to reduce stress greatly. While we’re proud to support this national initiative, our focus on reading isn’t just for one year, it’s something we prioritise every year, as we always have. 📖 #thejohnroanschool #goallin2026 #nationalyearofreading #nationalyearofreading2026 #reading

A huge congratulations to Ezra, who will be taking part in the London International Youth Science Forum this summer! 🧑‍🔬 Each year, the John Roan Foundation fund a place at LIYSF for a member of the school community. This is a 2 week residential STEM summer camp held at Imperial College, London, where students from around the world gather for lectures, activities and trips to other universities and scientific venues. 🧬🧪✨ #thejohnroansixthform #science #imperialcollegelondon #imperialcollege #liysf Imperial College London LIYSF

Reading is central to life at The John Roan. 📚✨ In addition to subject-specific reading in lessons, students read together during tutor time each morning. Tutors read aloud while students follow along in their own copies, using reading rulers to support focus and fluency. Students may also volunteer to read aloud, developing confidence, expression, and fluency. Sharing high-quality texts together fosters a love of reading, broadens vocabulary, and strengthens comprehension skills. Many students have already discovered favourite books this year and look forward to their daily reading time. #thejohnroanschool #howwelearn #independentreading #reading #greenwich

Careers in Law! 👩‍⚖️✨ Last half term, students from both Bacon’s College and the John Roan School were selected to take part in a legal careers project in partnership with QEB Hollis Whiteman Chambers. Over the course of four sessions, students worked closely with legal professionals who guided them through the process of preparing and delivering a full mock trial! Opportunities like this not only deepen students’ understanding of the justice system but also help them build confidence, develop critical thinking skills, and explore career pathways they may not have previously considered. A huge thank you to QEB Hollis Whiteman Chambers! Students had the best time and gained valuable experience. 💙💚 #thejohnroanschool #baconscollege #careersinlaw #law #barrister