Welcome It is a privilege to be Headteacher of John Mason School. The students here are inspiring young people. They enjoy being part of an innovative community and want to make a real difference to the lives of others. We believe that John Mason can make a real difference to the life chances of all our students and that we can help nurture confident, active and socially responsible citizens. We are proud of our inclusive approach, which is built on the principle that a creative and personalised education is an entitlement for each student. We strive for excellence in every aspect of our work. Achievement is at the heart of our philosophy on education. We encourage creativity, risk taking, personal and physical development, individuality and spirited, enquiring minds within a setting of traditional values. Our dedicated staff aim to raise aspirations, to challenge and inspire students and provide the care and support they need to achieve their goals. We work hard to provide an extensive range of enriching experiences for the students, as learning outside the classroom is very much valued and encouraged. Come and see for yourselves what we have to offer. Speak to our students and staff. They will be only too happy to tell you how rewarding it is to be part of the John Mason learning community. I look forward to working with you. Di Mashiter - Headteacher Specialists in Visual & Performing Arts 0

Learning & achievement. We prioritise the progress of each student at John Mason School and are committed to raising academic achievement. We recognise and celebrate success in all areas. Our aim is to enable students to value, enjoy and be excited by learning, taking responsibility for their own education. ... through creativity At John Mason School we are inspiring learners through creativity. Our belief is that where students have the chance to share their thinking, reflect critically on what they are doing and develop their analytical skills, the quality of their work soars. We are extremely proud of our Visual and Performing Arts status and its impact on achievement across the school. As well as our excellent ' 06 Gallery, ICT in every classroom and innovative links with our community, becoming a specialist school has allowed us to put creativity at the heart of learning. Specialists in Visual & Performing Arts 0