Primary to Secondary Transition

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.


 

Dates for your Diary

  • Virtual Assembly

    • Friday 8th March               5:00 pm

  • Friendship Morning/Afternoons:

    • Thursday 20th June           9:00 am-1:00 pm (by invitation only)

    • Friday 21st June                 9:00 am-1:00 pm (by invitation only)

    • Monday 1st July                 4:00 pm-5:30 pm

  • Admissions Evenings

    • Thursday 9th May              4:00 pm-6:00 pm (by invitation only)

    • Tuesday 21st May              4:00 pm-6:00 pm (by invitation only)

  • Online Taster Lessons (dates to be confirmed)

    • Tuesday 4th June

    • Tuesday 11th June

    • Tuesday 18th June

    • Tuesday 25th June

  • Parent Information Evening

    • Tuesday 2nd July               6:00pm-7:00pm

  • Induction Day - Wednesday 3rd July

Parent Carer Handbook

Our Parent Handbook includes everything you need to know to help your child get set up for a successful start at The John Roan School

 

Becoming a John Roan student

FAQs

  • What extra-curricular activities does the school run?

    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.

  • Do you set groups in Year 7

    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.

  • What subjects do you offer?

    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 https://www.thejohnroanschool.org.uk/how-we-learn/our-curriculum 

  • Can students take additional GCSEs?

    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 taught after school during Year 11 

    Some of our students take Triple (or separate) Science – this is largely taught after school during Years 10 and 11 

    Where a student is bilingual, we are often able to arrange for them to take a GCSE in their community language

  • Is there bullying in the school?

    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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