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Before
joining a school it is most important that pupils and
parents feel comfortable with its values and ethos.
In
September 2004 we became the first school in the country
with the combined specialism of Arts and Humanities.
We nominated English (Language and Literature), Art & Design
and Drama as three major strengths. In developing these
subject strengths even further we are confident that
we can continue to raise standards across the whole curriculum.
English
is a key subject. The Local Education Authority recognised
Northgate’s strength in this area by asking
us to become a Leading Literacy School for Norfolk. Raising
Literacy Standards will improve access to the curriculum
for all pupils, hence improving performance in every curriculum
area. We believe that the presentational and performance
skills developed through Art & Design and Drama will
raise confidence and esteem and improve standards across
the whole school.
In summary, we believe that through the development of communication and creative skills, we can ensure that Northgate pupils enjoy learning, achieve highly and enter the adult world with confidence.
At
GCSE Northgate High School offers a wide subject choice.
The core subjects of English, Maths and Science are compulsory.
Whilst we will extend the scope and opportunities offered
through our Art & Design and Drama courses, these subjects
are not compulsory at GCSE. Pupils choose from a wide range
of courses including a range of technology subjects, a
range of humanities subjects including History, Geography, Environmental Science and Media Studies, ICT; Music, Physical Education
and Modern Foreign Languages. Pupils are able to study
one or two languages or none at all, depending on their
linguistic ability.
Becoming
a Specialist College has made a real difference to Northgate.
The extra resources of up to half a million pounds over
four years enables us to offer greater opportunities
and facilities, both to the pupils and the wider community.
These
are very exciting times for Northgate.
We hope that you wish to be a part of them.
