At South Gosforth First School, our vision and curriculum intent are built upon four foundational drivers—Character, Culture, Creativity and Challenge—that shape every aspect of school life and learning.

Character

We nurture, support and empower our pupils to:

Be responsible, global citizens who appreciate what they have, show empathy for others and embrace diversity
Celebrate everyone’s achievements, understand their own strengths and recognise the unique gifts in others
Develop emotional intelligence and a strong set of core values

Culture, Creativity & Challenge

Running alongside Character, our curriculum is an inspirational, dynamic and ambitious journey that ignites curiosity about the world. Through this offer, we equip our pupils with the skills to:

Meet and exceed National Curriculum expectations

Become confident, fluent readers who read widely and for a range of purposes

Think creatively, critically and divergently, approaching problems with a positive, resilient attitude

Follow their own lines of enquiry and apply knowledge in real-life contexts

Speak articulately and thoughtfully, expressing ideas with clarity and purpose

These skills provide our pupils with the wings to fly—preparing them for the next stage of their education and for life in the modern world