As part of the American Roots in English Soil Project (Aries), pupils in Year 6 at Heacham Junior School have been involved in the production and publishing of a book telling the true version of the Virginian Princess Pocahontas, who was married to John Rolfe of Heacham.  The book was written to commemorate America's 400th birthday with the anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, Virginia (the first permanent English-speaking settlement in America).

The book, "Mrs John Rolfe of Heacham - Better Known as Pocahontas", written by author and lecturer, John Haden with considerable contributions from the pupils and staff at Heacham Junior School, was officially launched on Thursday, 30 March 2006, at Norfolk Lavender with the personal support of Managing Director, Henry Head.  It is the third of a series of books promoting the research into links of our own region with early American history.
 

 
The Guest of Honour, was Christopher Nyce who was accompanied by his wife Rukmini and daughter, Rasa).  Mr Nyce and his family represented the United States Embassy to underline the significant Heacham/American connection.
 

 
Credit for their tremendous role in enabling the children to make such positive contributions to the book went to Mr Brian Griffin and Mrs Carolyn Ward (teachers at Heacham Junior School) during speeches made by Mrs Darley (Headteacher at Heacham Junior School), Mr Haden and Mr Nyce.

Following the accolades, pupils entertained an extremely "full house" with a drama presentation relating to the life of Pocahontas and a narrative entitled "And Is It True?".

The highly successful event finished with the traditional book signing by the key protagonists.

Heacham-On-Line says "well done Heacham Junior School".