SPoC - Special Person of Character
Each half term we focus on a special person of character at St Thomas’. This is someone who has shown great courage, tenacity, intellect, kindness or any other attribute of which we can be proud. Our Special Person of Character may be a scientist or politician, religious leader or poet.
SPoC for Summer 1 - Daniel Radcliffe
Most notable for his role as Harry Potter, Daniel Radcliffe has lived with a mild case of dyspraxia for his entire life. Dyspraxia is a common neurological disorder that affects motor skill development, meaning that at 25 years old and the star of one of the largest franchises in movie history, Radcliffe still has trouble tying his shoelaces.
In an interview regarding his Broadway debut, he once jokingly stated ‘I sometimes think, Why, oh why, has Velcro not taken off?’
Please talk to your child about this person. Why are they special? What are they known for? How are we inspired by them? What do you think makes him a ‘Special Person of Character’?