Community

Subjects

English

Director: Ms Sally Butler Contact email: sbutler@johnmason.school English Curriculum VisionThe ability to understand texts, manipulate language and have the confidence to express oneself clearly are vital skills in today’s changing world and as such the three strands of English, Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening are crucially important.

Science

Director of Faculty: Dr R Marsh Email contact: rmarsh@johnmason.schoolIn order for all students to achieve academic excellence in science, we deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum.

Maths

Director: Ms Sarah Atkey Contact email: satkey@johnmason.school Mathematics Curriculum VisionAt John Mason we firmly believe a solid foundation in Mathematics is key to a happy, and successful future, as the Bond report in 2018 states: “We live in the era of mathematics.

History

Director: Mrs G Kitto Contact email: gkitto@johnmason.school In History at John Mason School, we pride ourselves on building students' understanding of a broad range of historical events over several centuries and multiple global regions, setting the stage for their understanding of contemporary global affairs today.

Art & Design

Director: Claire Pennington Contact email: cpennington@johnmason.school Art At John Mason School: Our MissionArt and Design at all key stages encourages creativity in an environment where students are encouraged to experiment and explore ideas without fear of failure.

Design Technology

Head of Faculty - Mrs C Pennington Email contact: cpennington@johnmason.school “Design is thinking made visual.” - Saul Bass, Graphic DesignerOur aim is to develop independent creative learners by nurturing contemporary design whilst teaching the fundamental ‘hands on’ traditional approaches.

Music

Music Curriculum VisionHead of Music - Mr S Spacksman Contact details: sspacksman@johnmason.schoolMusic plays a central and much valued role in the academic and cultural life of John Mason School, and we were delighted to receive the Oxfordshire County Music Service Award for Innovation in School Music in 2019.

MFL

Curriculum VisionDirector of Faculty: Mrs Emma Mannion Email contact: emannion@johnmason.school If you enjoy communicating with other people, finding out how language works and learning about different countries and cultures, studying Mandarin, French, German or Spanish is an excellent choice for you!