Gosforth Junior High Academy

As we reach the end of term, we want to take a moment to wish our students, parents, carers and our wider community a restful and enjoyable break. This time of year means different things to different people - whether you celebrate Christmas, another tradition, or simply enjoy some well-deserved downtime, we hope it brings you joy and peace. Thank you for your continued support throughout the year. Whatever your plans, take time to relax, recharge, and spend moments with those who matter most. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year, on the 5th of January 2026! #SeasonGreetings #HappyHolidays #Community #EnjoyTheBreak #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures

Just look at the amazing food donations our students have collected for the local food banks! There's enough here to create a full-on food domino effect! Thank you to everyone who contributed - your generosity makes a real difference in our community. #FoodDrive #CommunitySpirit #StudentPower #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #gosforthjuniorhighacademy

Congratulations to Our Jane Austen Competition Winners! A huge well done to our TEN amazing winners, each taking home a brand-new book! Your creativity and passion for literature truly shone through. Thank you to everyone who took part - you made this competition a wonderful celebration of Jane Austen's legacy. Keep reading, keep writing, and keep inspiring! #JaneAusten #CompetitionWinners #CelebratingLiterature #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #gosforthjuniorhighacademy #readingforfun

New Online Safety Newsletter Is Out Now. Our latest Parental Online Safety Newsletter is now available on the school website! This edition covers: Playing Games Safely Online – Tips to keep gaming fun and secure Instagram Teen Accounts – What parents need to know Snapchat Safety Settings – How to protect your child's privacy And more! Read it now: https://www.juniorhighacademy.org.uk/online-safety Stay informed. Keep your family safe online! #OnlineSafety #ParentTips #DigitalWellbeing #SafeGaming #SocialMediaSafety #FamilyOnlineSafety #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #GosforthJuniorHighAcademy

Year 6 had an incredible opportunity to learn from Professor Beorn of Northumbria University, who visited our school to speak about the Holocaust as part of our World War II topic. His talk gave our pupils a deeper understanding of this important and sensitive part of history, helping them reflect on the impact of prejudice and the importance of remembrance. A huge thank you to Professor Beorn for sharing his expertise and making history come alive for our students! #WWII #HolocaustEducation #Year6Learning #NorthumbriaUniversity #historymatters #gosforthjuniorhighacademy #gosforthgroup #creatingfutures

"I declare, after all, there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of anything than of a book!" Yesterday in the library, we celebrated Jane Austen's 250th birthday! There was colouring and competitions but also, we had three of our very talented KS3 students come into KS2 lunch and give them a hands-on Regency experience. Students could learn how to crochet and do needlework just as Austen would have done We learnt all about her stories, her characters and the world she lived in. We heard regency music and looked into the clothes, fashion and food of regency days. Fun times! #gosforthjuniorhighacademy #gosforthgroup #creatingfutures #janeausten250 #Readingforfun

Golden Book Celebration! On Friday, we celebrated our amazing students who were nominated for the Golden Book for their outstanding work, commitment, and positive attitude. Each student was added to our prestigious Golden Book, received extra stamps, and of course, the all-important bar of chocolate! A huge well done to all of them - you make us proud every day! #gosforthjuniorhighacademy #GosforthGroup #creatingfutures #GoldenBook #StudentSuccess #CelebratingAchievement #ProudMoment

Year 7 Meet Author Lucy Strange! Yesterday, our Year 7 students had the amazing opportunity to join a virtual event with children's author Lucy Strange, where they asked questions about her captivating book The Island at the Edge of Night. Lucy generously answered all their questions and even shared images of inspiring places and her favourite childhood books that shaped her writing journey. Want to learn more about Lucy, her books, and upcoming events? Visit her website: https://www.lucystrange.org/about What an inspiring experience for our young readers! #gosforthjuniorhighacademy #gosforthgroup #creatingfutures

6J's Love of History Continues! This time, our young historians explored WW2 artefacts from the Home Front box, bringing the past to life in the classroom. Hands-on learning like this helps students connect with history in a truly memorable way! #HistoryMatters #WW2 #HomeFront #HandsOnLearning #FutureHistorians #gosforthjuniorhighacademy #Gosforthgroup #creatingfutures