Our A-Level chemists engaged in an exciting and educational trip last week as they visited Quotient Sciences in Alnwick. This allowed them to delve into the world of pharmaceutical development and gain hands-on experience in a scientific workplace. During the visit, our students were privileged to spend time with principal scientists at Quotient Sciences, gaining …
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James Calvert Spence College recently had the honour of welcoming the brilliant poet and playwriter Andy Willoughby as part of the Poetry Wellbeing Project. During his visit, Andy worked with our Year 7 and 8 students, inspiring them to explore the world of poetry. Andy led engaging workshops in our school library, where he was …
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We held our JCSC Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 29th September, where students and staff could take part in a bake-off in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. On the day, we had some brilliant entries of cakes, brownies, pies and more! We are grateful to everyone who took part. Sixth form students, Fletcher, Owen, Evie …
A group of year 10 entrepreneurs from James Calvert Spence College have come second place in the nationwide Tycoon Enterprise Competition! Back in May, the brilliant team (known as ‘Lights Clouds & CO’) entered the competition, with the idea of selling self-sufficient plants. They designed and created a terrarium for the plants, that allows them …
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Students at James Calvert Spence College received their GCSE results today, Thursday 24th August, 2023. Neil Rogers, Executive Headteacher, said “Despite having had the most important years of their education seriously affected by the pandemic and industrial action, our young people have shown incredible resilience and determination throughout. Today’s results are the rewards for their …
Our A Level students arrived at school bright and early to pick up their results on Thursday 17th August. James Moore, Head of Sixth Form, said “Congratulations to all our Year 13 students. Today’s results enabled pupils to take a step closer towards their chosen career pathways, with our students securing progressive and aspirational university …
Year 11 student Liam, came across what he believes is his great grandfather’s grave, during his visit with the Army Cadets to Nijmegen, Holland. The Northumbria Army Cadet Force are taking part in the 105th Nijmegen Marches. The team are required to walk 25k every day for four days. The team is supported by JCSC’s …
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A group of Year 9 JCSC have been working on a STEM project as part of the Industrial Cadets programme. Ben, Phoenix, Isla, Ava, Scarlet and Chanel have been working really hard in the past few months, both in school and in the workplace. The project they worked on was “Health and Technology”. The group …
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We welcomed our new cohort of JCSC students in to school for our ‘Meet Your Tutor Event’. The students and their families were welcomed in to the school with a speech from Mr Rogers, executive head and Mrs Johnson, Head of Lower School. They then had the opportunity to meet their new form teacher for …
The Duke of Gloucester has opened the Amble ‘Bord Waalk’ sculpture trail, with JCSC students having a front row seat. His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester arrived by helicopter, landing at Amble Links. He was then met by her Grace the Duchess of Northumberland. They travelled to Shorebase Trust on the Braid where the …