Great Park Academy

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A New Chapter Begins! Yesterday, marked a proud milestone as our new school building was officially handed over to us! To celebrate, a group of students from Years 5 to 9 were given an exclusive first look at the incredible learning spaces and state-of-the-art facilities. Their excitement on the day said it all, and they were so pleased to spot some of our students' signatures on the steel ceiling beams in the sports hall. We can't wait to welcome all our students, staff, and families to our new home this September. The future is bright at Great Park Academy! #GreatParkAcademy #gosforthgroup #creatingfutures #NewBeginnings

This week, some of our Year 9 historians had the opportunity to take part in a Holocaust Education Trust workshop. The students were among the first groups in the North East to attend the Testimony 360 workshop. They were able to interact with Manfred, a holocaust survivor and learn about his experience and ask him questions to find out more. The students received praise for their engagement and thoughtful questions during the workshop, demonstrating their strong knowledge and skills in the field of history. #greatparkacademy #gosforthgroup #CreatingFutures #CreateYourFuture #HolocaustEducation #Year9Historians #Testimony360 #LearningFromThePast #StudentEngagement #HistoryMatters

Year 8 Geography students receiving their prize from the North East sustainable transport wonder challenge. They placed 2nd and won £250 to spend between them. Well done! #greatparkacademy #GosforthGroup #creatingfutures

We are absolutely delighted to announce the outstanding success of Great Park Academy students in the prestigious Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators, organised by Queen's College, Oxford University. For the second year running, our talented linguists have excelled, bringing home both regional and national honours! In the Spring term, all Key Stage 3 students at Great Park Academy enthusiastically participated in this exciting translation competition, designed to celebrate and encourage young linguists. Following a rigorous selection process, five top translations from each year group were submitted in February, showcasing the incredible linguistic talent within our school. We are immensely proud to celebrate our North East regional winners: Cooper Cole & Mamadou Saine (7 Birch): Level 1 Area Winner for North East, Mandarin Alice Martin (9C/9X): Level 1 Area Winner for North East, German The good news continues with an even more impressive announcement! We are absolutely thrilled to share that Cooper Cole and Mamadou Saine (7 Birch) have not only achieved regional success but have also been selected by the judges as National Winners for Mandarin Level 1! They competed for this highly coveted national title against other Regional Winners in their category, demonstrating exceptional linguistic prowess and understanding. Read the full story here: https://www.greatparkacademy.org.uk/article/2025/7/14/young-linguists-achieve-regional-and-national-acclaim-in-translation-competition #GreatParkAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #CreateYourFuture #AntheaBellPrize #youngtranslators #ProudMoment

A group of Year 8 students attended the North East Schools Built Environment Wonder Challenge final on Wednesday. They have been working hard all year on the challenge and have made it to the final six schools. They attended Northumbria University and presented their project to ten industry professionals. The students were praised for their excellent presentation skills and their well-planned project. They were announced in 2nd place on the day and will win a prize of £250 in funding for the school. #greatparkacademy #gosforthgroup #CreateYourFuture #ProudMoment

Great Park Academy - New School Update We are delighted to share an example of one of our completed classrooms. Our classrooms will provide modern spaces, equipped with the latest technology and comfortable furnishings, ready to provide an optimal learning environment for our students. Stay tuned as we continue to enhance our facilities and create more inspiring spaces for education. #SchoolUpdate #LearningEnvironment #greatparkacademy #gosforthgroup #createyourfuture #EducationExcellence

Inspiring Day at the 'History for Today' Workshop! Last week, our Year 9 students had the incredible opportunity to participate in the 'History for Today' workshop organised by the Anne Frank Trust. They spent the day delving into the life of Anne Frank and engaging in meaningful discussions about prejudice and discrimination. Through powerful stories and interactive activities, our students gained a deeper understanding of the importance of tolerance and empathy in our world. A huge thank you to the Anne Frank Trust for this enlightening experience! #Education #AnneFrankTrust #HistoryForToday #Empathy #Tolerance #year9 #GreatParkAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreateYourFuture

Great Park Academy - New School Update We are thrilled to announce the completion of our brand-new sports hall. Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be installing state-of-the-art equipment to ensure our students have the best facilities for their physical education and sports activities. You can see that the new activities studio also provides another excellent space for our students. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to experience the new space soon! #GreatParkAcademy #CreateYourFuture #gosforthgroup #ExcitingTimes #StudentLife #SportsFacilities