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Resilient Students Celebrate Outstanding Exam Results.
A Peterlee Sixth Form college affected by RAAC is celebrating its students outstanding exam results, which are a testament to the students’ hard work, determination and resilience throughout a challenging academic year. The proportion of A level students at St Bede’s Catholic School & Byron Sixth Form College, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic
School carnival to celebrate homecoming after RAAC issue
Children, staff and families reunited for a special carnival parade to celebrate returning to their Hebburn school following the RAAC issue. St James Catholic Primary School was one of three schools in Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, and amongst many across the country, which was forced to close due to the Government’s announcement last September
Sunderland schoolchildren make the grade as hard work pays off
‘Work hard, play hard’ could be the motto of a Sunderland primary school where young pupils have excelled in all aspects this term. Superb school children from St Leonard’s Catholic Primary School, part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, have every reason to celebrate after their dedication and resilience paid off in spades. The school’
Trainee teacher wins award with his ‘infectious enthusiasm’
Anthony Maratty is one of the winners at the Chadwick Celebration Awards A trainee teacher described as “a breath of fresh air” has scooped a SCITT Trainee of the Year Award. Having worked as a teaching assistant for almost four years, Anthony Maratty started the School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) course at St Bede’s Catholic
Proud Sunderland headteacher wins special award voted for by pupils
A SUNDERLAND headteacher whose school had to close over the RAAC concrete issue has received a special award – voted for by her adoring pupils. Lianne Peart, of St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, has stayed true to her mantra that “it’s not a building that makes the school, it’s the people” as she guided
Art brings history to life for South Shields schoolchildren
From learning how lives are saved at sea to connecting with their local heritage, South Shields primary school pupils had a whale of a time taking part in a special collaborative project. Year 5 children from SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, worked with charity
Young and old unite for special storytime
It was smiles all round when a group of six-year-old children and elderly care home residents in South Shields spent a special afternoon reading books together. Year 1 pupils from St. Gregory’s Catholic Primary school, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, visited Cheviot Court Care Home to read to some of the
‘Exemplary’ school in South Shields is rated ‘Outstanding’
A “thriving” primary school in South Shields where pupils “flourish” and feel safe has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. Pupils and staff alike at St Bede’s Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, love their school and feel proud to be part of the school community. Ofsted lead inspector Lisa
Dream day for dads and grandads
Dads and grandads in South Shields enjoyed a trip back to school to watch a stunning BMX stunt show, eat a tasty curry and share a special day with their children. St. Gregory’s Catholic Primary school, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, held a special Mother’s Day afternoon tea for mothers and
Glowing Ofsted report for ‘vibrant and positive’ school
Children love going to St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School and arrive each morning with “wide smiles”, a sense of pride and “exemplary” behaviour. The Seaham school, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, received such a glowing report in its recent ungraded Ofsted inspection that the lead inspector said that there was enough
‘Highly inclusive’ school in Wingate retains ‘Good’ Ofsted rating
A primary school in County Durham has been praised by Ofsted for its “highly inclusive” environment, a strong curriculum and the positive behaviour of its pupils. St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, has retained its ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted following a recent visit by inspectors. Ofsted lead
Sunderland pupils enjoy a sneaky peek inside ‘exquisite’ The Grand Cinema at Beamish
Pupils from a Sunderland school were the first children to step inside the new recreation of The Grand Cinema at Beamish. The open air museum has recreated The Grand, which was located originally in St Paul’s Terrace, two streets away from St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School in Ryhope. The cinema was a popular venue for