Visiting Auschwitz - The John Roan School

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First Time Ever On Wednesday 9th May 2012 it is believed that the first ever ex-John Roan student made his debut for a first class cricket team. Ivan Thomas, who left the Sixth Form last year, made his debut for Kent County Cricket Club against Essex in the County Championship match at Chelmsford. In a rain-affected match that ended in a draw, Ivan managed to bowl 16 overs of which six were maidens with 29 runs being scored. He picked up the prize wickets of Australian International Mark Pettini, who top scored, and ex-England wicketkeeper James Foster. In his time at The John Roan School Ivan excelled in a number of different sports, but he always showed the most promise on the cricket field. He was a member of the Year 10 cricket team that won the London Cup a few years ago, beating a number of very exclusive private schools along the way. Ivan has yet to play again for Kent this season, as he has had a number of university commitments in Leeds, but now his exams are done we expect to see him destroying opposition batsmen on a regular basis. This is what the director of Kent Cricket, Mark Pennell, had to say about Ivan, “Ivan Thomas is another who has come through to make a championship debut this season. He was involved with our Under-17 squad and though he was a big, tall gangly lad, he bowled quite nicely. Unfortunately, then picked up a double stress fracture to the spine and had to take a good deal of time out of the game. But we kept him on our radar because he had the raw materials, height and broad shoulders. We invited him down initially to help him through his injury, but then also through his rehabilitation. He would cycle to Blackheath train station, get to Canterbury and walk to the ground. He did that for almost a year, just to do walkthroughs of a re-modelled bowling action designed to take pressure off his spine. That level of dedication tells you a lot about Ivan’s character. Thankfully, he started getting stronger the winter before last and once fully over his injury we signed him for the Academy. He went on the pre-season tour to Antigua with the first team squad, and that’s when Jimmy Adams saw him for the first time. Jimmy said if Ivan maintained that level of performance he would play him when a space opened up. He was true to his word when Ivan debuted at Chelmsford. It was very pleasing for everyone.” Good Luck Ivan from the PE Department. Scott Woods Over 70 Years of going to Braithwaite Earlier this year Ella Statham Yr 10, Megan Armson Yr 9 and Bethan Francis Yr 8 presented Alan Weir, currently Treasurer of the Hope Memorial Trust, with a 3D etched paperweight of the Hope Memorial Camp at Braithwaite to celebrate Alan’s 70-year connection with the camp. Alan first went to the camp in 1936 when he was a pupil at the school and has continued his connection ever since, still attending the annual Trustees’ meeting there every November. Alan went on to become a teacher of physics in Greenwich, although not at The John Roan, but he always maintained a connection with his old school. He can remember when a week at Braithwaite meant travelling up on the train, camping outdoors and washing in cold water every morning. A far cry from the luxurious showers and bunk beds pupils enjoy today. Pupils thanked Alan for his outstanding contribution to making a stay at Braithwaite something they will never forget. Ella Statham said “Braithwaite is a big asset to our school and all the pupils are grateful to Mr Weir for his work in maintaining this brilliant facility.” Des Malone, the Headteacher, said “Even today Alan works hard to make the finances balance and to invest in the property to ensure that the Hope Memorial Camp will still be hosting The John Roan pupils for many years to come. We are all immensely grateful for his continued hard work.” Des Malone
Year 8 Assembly with the Mayor of Royal Greenwich Greenwich has, as you probably know, become a Royal Borough and to celebrate this we had the opportunity to meet the Mayor (of Greenwich) and to create our own coats of arms to represent Greenwich. Many of us did some fantastic shields decorated with everything from stars to ships to trees. We could also come up with our own motto for Greenwich. Soon after this homework, the Mayor came to visit during an assembly. He talked about his relationship with the school and the Royal Greenwich story. A select few (including me) then read out our research on a chosen topic like the Cutty Sark and the Royal Park etc. We had to explain why we chose to design our coat of arms in the manner we did. The coats of arms are currently on display in the Westcombe Park Library and we are expecting our very special commemorative coins very soon. I very much enjoyed doing this history project and found the Mayor’s visit very interesting. It was a great experience to be able to reflect upon the history of our borough and upon what makes it such a special place to live. Edith Richardson, Year 8 The Olympic Flame has arrived! The Olympic flame has arrived! The Olympic torch has started its journey around the country in the Olympic Torch Relay, and Ella Statham, Year 10, is one of the lucky few who will be carrying the torch as it visits our borough in recognition of her work within our community. Ella is an ambassador for the London Football Association and works with them to run football festivals, training sessions and workshops for the community to improve grassroots football. She was nominated to be a torchbearer by the school and the London Football Association and then, before being selected, had to have her application rated by local judges. Ella says, “It’s a great feeling to be selected and I must thank the school and the London Football Association for nominating me. I think it will be an amazing experience to cherish forever, and I can’t wait to carry the Olympic flame on 21st July!” Ella will be carrying the torch through the Royal Borough of Greenwich on the 21st July and to find out more about Ella’s work with the London Football Association visit her blog at http://lfayoungleader.blogspot.co.uk/ London Marathon This April I was lucky enough to be given a place in the London Marathon thanks to Ms Coop and the PE department. Year 9 tutor groups were asked to nominate a charity that we were going to use this place for and in the end we chose Great Ormond Street Hospital. This was obviously a worthy cause, particularly as we have a number of pupils and families at school who need to use this hospital’s great service regularly. A number of Year 9 pupils did a great job in collecting lots of money in school from pupils and staff and also encouraging members of staff to support me. Overall, the total we raised was over £1,200, which I and Great Ormond Street were delighted about. I have got to say it was a very tough experience and it was certainly the thought of all the people who had donated certainly kept me going, particularly through the Isle of Dogs. Thank you very much to all the pupils and staff who helped to contribute to this. Ben Williams (Assistant GAL for Year 9)
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