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 Autumn 1 - Hannah Hampton
Hannah Hampton is a goalkeeper for Chelsea and England. Born in Birmingham, Hannah spent five years of her childhood growing up in Spain after moving there with her family and it was there where she found her love and talent for football. Initially a striker, she was on the books of Villareal's academy teams and only made the switch to being a keeper on her return to England in 2010 when she joined Stoke City.
Hannah was born with a serious eye condition and was told by doctors that she should not play football. She has had multiple operations to try and correct her vision but it is not perfect and she still has depth perception issues.
It is remarkable she has defied the odds and is now a European Champion.
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’?