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Playing the part of world leaders, Non-Governmental Bodies (NGOs) or Media, the students were tasked with taking part in a real-life climate negotiation simulation, producing a global agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Aedan writes about his visit to Gonville & Caius College at the University of Cambridge to participate in Caius Explore.

2022 saw the first formal exams since 2019 and this year's results are a direct reflection of the upwards trajectory of The John Roan School.

In a significant uplift since the last formal exams in 2019, 47% of A Level entries achieved A*-B grades and 71% of entries achieved A*-C grades. For Level 3 equivalent qualifications, 41% of entries achieved the highest marks of Distinction or Distinction*. 

Coach Van-Beest hosted our annual Green & Gold Day at the end of term celebrating basketball achievements this year.

After online celebrations for the past 2 years, it was wonderful to be able to bring students and welcome guests to St Alfege Church, Greenwich.

The Braithwaite Centre is set within 40 acres of land in the stunning Lake District and every John Roan School student has the opportunity to visit during their time here. This term it's the turn of years 8 and 9.

Hope Memorial Trust, which runs the centre, was established by Arthur Hope, a former Headteacher of The John Roan School from the 1920s. He wanted to give our capital’s young people the opportunity to experience the beauty beyond their urban environment.

The centre acts as the perfect base for our students to access a wide variety of pursuits they may otherwise never experience, embrace the beauty of our spectacular countryside and be challenged and inspired by the bountiful nature of outdoor life. Activities that students can enjoy include:

• Rock climbing
• Hill walking
• Orienteering
• Nature rambles
• Canoeing
• Swimming
• Ghyll scrambling

Students who have visited always talk about the lasting impression that their trip will have on them. Trips have been extremely limited over the past 2 years, making this visit even more impactful.

Outdoor experience days help students to rise to new challenges, push themselves, build confidence and learn to work as a team.

“At The John Roan School we aim to develop character, compassion and service to the community, as well as providing a wide variety of enriching experiences for our students. The Librarians are a remarkable group of young people who genuinely enjoy doing something that benefits others. They have also learnt so much from the planning and organising of all the community events, and the Goldsmiths Community Engagement Awards developed their confidence and public speaking skills. I am extremely proud of them.”

Jennifer Allen, John Roan School Librarian

After over two years in the planning, Ms Hibbert and a talented troop of singers, dancers and budding actors pulled out all the stops to put on a superb production of High School Musical this week.

Over two nights, the show was a riot of uplifting songs, pom poms and remarkable American accents, ably supported by a crew of lighting, sound and backstage managers. A huge congratulations to everyone who was involved in the show, you should all be extremely proud of yourselves. An enormous thank you also goes to Ms Hibbert, Head of Drama, as without her dedication, none of this would have happened.

As we begin to welcome students back into school, I am writing to you with information about how we will be running the Covid-19 Testing Programme at The John Roan School. Secondary school students and staff in every school across the country are being urged to have regular tests for Covid-19, so that we can minimise the risk of spreading the virus.

Three former students talk to Sky Sports about dreaming of playing professional football

If you missed our Virtual Parent's Evening the videos have been uploaded to our YouTube channel

Dear all,

Below is just an updated selection of the amazing free resources that are available for The John Roan School students. Every week amazing new resources are becoming available. This website list will continue be updated as more resources become available

Dear all,

Please join our ‘120 challenge’, our staff have created a video to help so that we can reduce the digital divide in our community. There is more information here https://givey.com/tjr120challenge

Dear all,

Below are suggested reads for the entire family about kindness. Kindness is the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week this year. These books can be downloaded from local libraries or borrowed from The John Roan Libraries when the schools reopen.

Below is just an updated selection of the amazing free resources that are available for The John Roan School students. Every week amazing new resources are becoming available. This website list will continue be updated as more resources become available: