Gosforth Academy

Youth Council Elections - Thursday 12th March 2026! We're excited to announce that Gosforth Academy is an official Voting Centre for the Newcastle Youth Council Elections! This is your chance to have a real say in shaping the future for young people across the city. Make your voice heard. Support the candidates. Shape the issues that matter to YOU. Election Day: 12th March 2026, during the registration period. Gosforth Academy Every vote counts - don't miss it! #YouthCouncil #HaveYourSay #NewcastleVotes #MakeYourVoiceHeard #NCCYouth #gosforthacademy #gosforthgroup #creatingfutures

What a final! On Thursday 5th March, our Year 11 boys football team took t the pitch in the Newcastle City Cup final against Excelsior - and what a game it was! After a hard-fought match, the score remained 0-0 at full time. Extra time was tense, with both teams giving everything they had. Just as it looked like the game was heading to penalties our boys struck with a last minute winner.A brilliant finish to an outstanding team performance. Congratulations to all the Year 11 boys involved. Your determination, teamwork, and resilience made this victory unforgettable! #gosforthacademy #gosforthgroup #creatingfutures #SchoolFootball #TeamSpirit #ProudMoment

March Online Safety Newsletter Out Now! Parents and carers, this month's online safety update is packed with important information to help keep your children safe online. In this issue: New YouTube parental controls - what's changed and how to set them up Mobile phone risks for children - what you need to know How social media algorithms work - and why they matter Plus even more practical tips and guidance Visit our school website to read the full newsletter: https://www.gosforthacademy.org.uk/online-safety Staying informed is one of the best ways to keep your child safe online! #OnlineSafety #StaySafeOnline #gosforthgroup #creatingfutures #gosforthacademy

World Book Day 2026 at Gosforth Academy! Gosforth Academy staff went all in for World Book Day this year, and what an incredible effort it was! The costumes were absolutely fantastic across every department, bringing stories, characters, and a whole lot of creativity to life. Student Vote Winner: Our students cast their votes, and the Geography Department came out on top with their brilliantly inspired Mr Men outfits, a colourful and clever tribute that definitely stole the show! A Huge Thank You: Thank you to all staff and students who not only joined in the fun but also supported our book donation drive. Your generous contributions to Borderline Books will help stories reach new readers in our community. Celebrating reading, creativity, and kindness - what World Book Day is all about! #InspiringReaders #GosforthAcademy #WorldBookDay2026 #CommunityKindness #GosforthGroup #Creatingfutures

World Book Day - Encouraging our young people to read! Tomorrow is World Book Day and the perfect moment to spark, or respark, a love of reading in our children and young people. Stories don't just build literacy, they fuel curiosity, boost confidence and open doors to new worlds. This week's #WakeUpWednesday shares practical, easy ways families can make reading part of everyday life. From creating inviting reading spaces to showing children that reading is fun and valued, small habits can make a big difference. Download the FREE guide here: https://nationalcollege.com/guides/encourage-reading Let's use #WorldBookDay to celebrate stories and help every young reader find something they love. #gosforthacademy #gosforthgroup #creatingfutures #readingforlife #WUW #EncouragingReading #readingforfun

CITY CUP WINNERS! Huge congratulations to the Gosforth Academy U16 Girls Football Team, who beat Jesmond Park 2–0 in Wednesday's City Cup Final! After a tight first half, two quick goals secured the win, making them the first-ever champions of the Newcastle Schools U16 City Cup. Amazing effort from all the girls! #GosforthAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #CityCupChampions #GirlsFootball #TeamGosforth #ProudMoment #studentsuccess

We're Hiring an Assistant Facilities Manager within our Trust Want to make a real difference in a thriving school community? We're looking for an Assistant Facilities Manager to join our friendly Estates team at Great Park Academy (part of Gosforth Group multi academy trust). If you take pride in keeping spaces safe, clean and running smoothly, and enjoy a role where every day is different, we'd love to hear from you! In this role, you'll shine if you have: Experience with buildings, heating/ventilation or maintenance Good knowledge of health, safety and security A calm, flexible and proactive approach Confidence working with staff and contractors What we offer: Competitive salary Great pension Generous holidays Staff wellbeing offers Career development across the Trust Free parking and more! Interested? For an informal chat: gary.livsey@gosforthgroup.org.uk Apply here: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-GG-0213 Closing date: 4 March 2026 Please like, share or tag someone who might be perfect for this role! #JobsInSchools #jobsnortheast #jobsineducation #gosforthgroup #greatparkacademy #creatingfutures #facilitiesmanagement

#WakeUpWednesday Parental Online Safety Update Adult animated content is increasingly visible on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and streaming services. While the bright visuals and cartoon style may seem harmless at first glance, many of these shows and clips are created specifically for mature audiences, featuring strong language, sexual references, graphic violence and unsettling themes. This week's guide helps parents and educators understand the risks, from misleading visuals and algorithm-driven recommendations to desensitisation and edgy humour. It also offers practical advice on platform settings, open conversations and building children's critical thinking, so young people can navigate online animation safely and confidently. #OnlineSafety #keepingchildrensafeonline #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #gosforthacademy

We're Proud to Support Safer Internet Day For Safer Internet Day 2026, the UK Safer Internet Centre and Nominet have released new research exploring young people's experiences and attitudes towards AI. The findings highlight just how quickly AI is becoming part of everyday life, and why we must continue listening to young people and supporting them to navigate these changes safely and confidently. We're proud to support this work and encourage our parents, carers, colleagues and wider community to read and share the report. Read the full research: www.saferinternet.org.uk/sid-research-2026 Parental Guides for Safer Internet Use: www.saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/parents-and-carers A reminder for parents and carers: Our academies publish a monthly parental online safety newsletter, providing practical tips and uptodate advice to help families stay informed. Find the latest issue here: https://www.gosforthacademy.org.uk/online-safety #SaferInternetDay #OnlineSafety #DigitalWellbeing #AIAndYoungPeople #ParentingInTheDigitalAge #gosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #GosforthAcademy