Northgate in Europe

Northgate High School is renowned for its European dimension. Over recent years it has received the prestigious European Curriculum Award and has attracted European funding to continue its environmental work with partner schools in Zaragoza (Spain) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany). This has benefited pupils in ICT, Mathematics and Sciences. The school was awarded the 'Working Well Award' by the European Member of Parliament, Clive Needle for the innovation shown in developing its European Awareness Programme.

We maintain strong links with several European schools and regularly attend and host joint ventures. Each year Northgate staff attend an annual Teachers' Conference. A group of staff and pupils attend a biennial European Arts Festival giving pupils the exciting opportunity to work with pupils across Europe.

Northgate High Scool Concert Band performed in Germany in Autumn 2006.

We believe in Education in its widest sense and strive continually to provide an interesting range of educational visits and cultural experiences for our pupils. We have a team of dedicated staff members who meet regularly to discuss activities for the future. Plans are underway for visits to France, Germany, Spain and Holland.

Northgate Abroad 2007/2008

As stated above, we believe in Education in its widest sense and continue to provide a range of Study Visits, Language and Cultural Exchanges and Work Experience.

Recent visits have included:

The French Experience - a language study visit to France.

The Spanish Exchange - with our link school in Zaragoza.

The Dutch Mini Exchange - with our link school in Baarn.

The 'Ardèche' Experience (France) - an adventure visit during our Curriculum Enhancement days in July.

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