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Chadwick Chats is our stakeholder magazine providing a window into our wonderful schools and communities.
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Image of Seaham pupils confident of their rights win UNICEF award for second time
27 January 2026

Seaham pupils confident of their rights win UNICEF award for second time

A primary school in Seaham committed to ensuring every one of its “articulate, passionate and confident” pupils have a deep understanding of their rights and the rights of others has been awarded a special accolade.

Image of Chadwick Chats - Issue 4
26 January 2026

Chadwick Chats - Issue 4

We are delighted to let you know that the latest issue of Chadwick Chats our Trust stakeholder magazine is now available.

Image of South Shields pupil receives coveted Gold Blue Peter Badge
26 January 2026

South Shields pupil receives coveted Gold Blue Peter Badge

Luke Hedley, a Year 9 pupil, has been awarded the prestigious Gold Blue Peter Badge in recognition of his outstanding commitment to charity and community service.

Image of Grand opening of Little Shells Nursery marks bright new chapter for Hebburn school
12 January 2026

Grand opening of Little Shells Nursery marks bright new chapter for Hebburn school

Excitement filled the air at the official opening of a school nursery in Hebburn thanks to a mix of snow and balloons!

Image of Children learn to Live Simply by growing fruit and veg at school
5 January 2026

Children learn to Live Simply by growing fruit and veg at school

From creating a pond filled with frogs, newts and snails to growing their own fruit and vegetables, children and staff from a primary school in South Shields have gone above and beyond to achieve the CAFOD Live Simply Award.

Image of CEO of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust to receive OBE
30 December 2025

CEO of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust to receive OBE

The chief executive officer of a North East education Trust has thanked all colleagues he has worked with throughout a career spanning more than three decades, after being given a prestigious honour in this year’s New Year’s Honours List.

Image of Primary school in Sunderland’s Faith in Action this Christmas
17 December 2025

Primary school in Sunderland’s Faith in Action this Christmas

Year 6 pupils from a primary school in Sunderland have been taking part in several fundraising activities this Christmas as part of their Faith in Action award.

Image of Children sprinkle some festive magic by singing carols to sheltered housing residents
17 December 2025

Children sprinkle some festive magic by singing carols to sheltered housing residents

A primary school choir in Sunderland delighted residents and staff of High Grindon House by singing a host of Christmas carols.

Image of Sunderland legend gifts signed footie shirt to retiring school manager
16 December 2025

Sunderland legend gifts signed footie shirt to retiring school manager

It was a very special weekend for Sunderland AFC fans, having secured a 1-0 win in the Tyne-Wear derby and every SAFC footie fan is still riding high on the landmark result.

Image of Nurturing primary in Hebburn achieves 16% above national average in SATs
16 December 2025

Nurturing primary in Hebburn achieves 16% above national average in SATs

St James’ Primary’s head says excellent results are down to ‘hard work and dedication’  A close-knit primary school, which goes “above and beyond” for its pupils, is celebrating outstanding SATs results reflecting the “hard work, dedication and commitment” of the whole school community.

Image of Gold star for primary school in Hebburn for arts excellence
15 December 2025

Gold star for primary school in Hebburn for arts excellence

A primary school in Hebburn which thrives on “creativity, dedication and joy” has achieved the highest Artsmark accreditation.

Image of Children’s carol-singing sprinkles some festive magic in Houghton le Spring
9 December 2025

Children’s carol-singing sprinkles some festive magic in Houghton le Spring

Pupils from a primary school in Sunderland sang a host of carols to delighted employees who took some time out from the festive rush to “pause and reflect” on the true meaning of Christmas.