Lindsey Edwards

Sixth form students from James Calvert Spence College (JCSC) had an exciting opportunity to learn practical writing skills from award-winning writer for stage, screen and radio; Carina Rodney. Carina visited the school last week to deliver one of four 50-minute sessions which are fully funded by the Royal Literary Fund. The workshops are part of …

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James Calvert Spence College (JCSC) celebrated outstanding results in a wide range of courses today; Chemistry, Biology, Photography and French were amongst the top performing subjects with pass rates of over 80%. Executive Headteacher, Mr Rodgers said: “GCSE results day is easily the best day to work in a secondary school; when the results of …

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Year 13 students at James Calvert Spence College (JCSC) along with parents, teachers and staff celebrated their A Level and Level 3 Vocational exam results in school today.   Executive Headteacher, Mr Rodgers said: “The 2024 A-level and Level 3 Vocational results for students at James Calvert Spence College show just what can be achieved …

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Four local students gathered with their parents at Amble Development Trust to celebrate their nominations for this years ‘Amble Good Citizen’ Award. The four children who were nominated have all made positive contributions to the community and have demonstrated that they are kind and caring individuals. Eden, from Year 6 at James Calvert Spence College, …

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Twenty Year 8 and 9 students together with Mrs Symm and Mrs Johnson from James Calvert Spence College (JCSC), have enjoyed working on a lottery funded project in conjunction with Newcastle University and the National Trust (Wallington site) with the theme “Species: Past, Present and Future.” The project invited students to reflect on climate change …

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James Calvert Spence College (JCSC) are delighted to announce the appointment of new Headteacher, Mr James Andriot who will be joining the school from the 1st September 2024. Sue Currie, Chair of Governors at JCSC said: “Governors were delighted to have a large strong field of applicants to choose from all of whom were very …

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Seven students from Year 12 who are part of the T Level Foundation qualification, have worked with Amble Town Council on a new community website for Amble (see link here: www.amblecommunityhub.co.uk.) Teacher and Head of Vocational Studies at JCSC, Mr Gaines said: “As part of their qualification, Students have worked closely with the town council …

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