Life Outside of the Classroom

Each year our students participate in a World Challenge expedition to countries such as Uganda, Northern Thailand, Belize, and Cambodia. While there, our students complete community projects such as helping to construct classrooms in orphanages. There is an expectation that students raise the money to fund their expedition, which helps our students to be responsible and resourceful. Completing a World Challenge expedition can be very demanding. Students develop skills in problem-solving, teamwork and communication. They need to display understanding, resilience and leadership. On the other hand, it is a very rewarding experience and, for many, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience different places and cultures.

Here at Gosforth Academy there is a real sense of community spirit. Students’ efforts in working in the community are rewarded through our Community Award Scheme.

We encourage all students to become involved in helping the lower school and wider community. We also offer a variety of opportunities for the budding volunteer within school.

Every year, over 100 Sixth Form students take part in
one of the mentoring schemes operating in lower school.

The largest element (Peer Mentoring) involves students working with GCSE Maths, Science and English students who need assistance in reaching their target grades at GCSE. Other types of mentoring include groups with a focus on reading, effort or behaviour. In all cases, full training is provided.

The Islamic Society is a religious society catering non-exclusively to Muslim students through a wide range of activities and events.
One of the main aims of the Islamic society is to provide Muslim students with the necessary means to develop spiritually and learn more about their religion. Through this, we aim to raise awareness of Islam, teaching non-Muslim students about Islam and dispelling misconceptions that have arisen in the current climate. We meet every Friday (week B) in room 6.