SCITT Partners G-Suite About Us Useful Information Students Parents Opportunities News & Events Contact Us Home About Us Curriculum Curriculum Our curriculum is designed around our core principle that students leave us at 16 years old Fit for Life. To achieve this, we provide extensive curriculum opportunities that allow students to develop into skilled, resilient and considerate individuals. The curriculum functions on three levels: Skills and Knowledge Communication Our Community The skills and knowledge curriculum is delivered through the national curriculum and the GCSE specifications that we offer in KS4. Our aim is to have a broad and balanced curriculum that has no limit on aspiration whilst providing a range of vocational qualifications to support some of our students into post 16 education. Our communication curriculum is designed to ensure that no student is disadvantaged by low levels of oracy, reading and vocabulary. We actively seek to provide opportunities where students can develop the necessary skills to be confident communicators in a range of contexts. Our Community curriculum encourages active participation in team building, leadership and volunteering. We provide numerous opportunities that allow students to thrive in this area and genuinely engage with their community both within school and beyond. In Year 7 all students participate in the Young Leaders Award and by Year 9 we encourage all to participate in elements of the Duke of Edinburgh scheme with many completing the full programme. Please explore our curriculum offer in more detail using the menu found on this page or contact the school if the information here does not answer your question. “Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.” – Anthony J. D’Angelo Key Stage 3 Key stage 3 students consist of Year 7, 8 and 9 students who study a range of subjects across the curriculum. Click here for more information Key Stage 4 Key stage 4 students consist of Year 10 and 11 students who study a range of subjects as well as chosen GCSE and vocational option subjects across the curriculum. Click here for more information About Us Ethos and Values Governors Staff Curriculum Key Stage 3 English Science Maths History Geography Computing Art and Design Ethics and Philosophy Modern Foreign Languages Design and Technology PE and Sport Music Drama Fit for Life Key Stage 4 English Science Maths History Geography Computing Art and Design Enterprise and Marketing Ethics and Philosophy Modern Foreign Languages Design and Technology PE and Sport Music Drama Careers Fir for Life Opportunities Welcome to our School Community Useful Links Calendar Newsletters Social Media This site uses cookies We use cookies to give you the best browsing experience. We require your consent to store cookies for certain categories of functionality. Required Analytics Marketing Third Party ACCEPT AND CLOSE More Info Quick Links Home About Us Useful Information Students Parents Community News & Events Contact Us Vacancies NTLP Contact 0191 296 1432 office@johnspence.org.uk John Spence Community High School Preston Road North Shields Tyne & Wear NE29 9PU © 2021 John Spence Community High School Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Web Design Newcastle by Urban River