St John Vianney Catholic Primary

We were extremely fortunate this week to receive a visit from former Tottenham (and a few other clubs) legend Jermaine Jenas! Jermain kindly agreed to come to the school to speak with our Year 5 and 6 classes about their topic of Aspirations this half term - what can we be in life? What do we need to do to get there? Now, given the press Premiership players get, you might think: what does he know? Overpaid, selfish and living in a world of privilege. Not a bit of it. Jermaine Jenas, as well as being a successful international footballer and TV pundit, has become involved in the Aquinas Foundation, a charity dedicated to helping schools and young people get the most from their education opportunity. He spoke eloquently to our children about aspirations; going the extra mile in everything you do; not leaving anything to luck; dedication; hard work and always challenging yourself to improve, no matter what your stage in life. It was a truly inspirational session, and our 5s and 6s, and we thank Jermaine sincerely for his time.