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‘Ambitious’ primary school in South Shields remains ‘Good’ – Ofsted
A primary school in South Shields has been praised by Ofsted for its “ambitious” curriculum and its promotion of pupils’ personal development. SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, was inspected by Ofsted and has retained its ‘Good’ rating. Ofsted lead inspector Jessica McKay said in
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South Tyneside primary expands its award-winning nursery provision
A primary school in Jarrow is expanding its award-winning nursery provision from September. The Early Explorers Nursery at St Bede’s Catholic Primary School currently offers 15 hours of childcare provision between 8.50am and 12pm, Monday to Friday for 26 children. In the autumn term, there will also be limited 30-hour places available at the Harold
Multi-Academy Trust steps up fitness to boost mental health of its staff
A Multi-Academy Trust with 30 schools across the North East has stepped up to take part in this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (13 May-19 May). This year’s theme is ‘Moving more for our mental health’ as research shows that regular physical activity can reduce anxiety and stress and help us sleep better. By building
Girls Football team enjoy National Cup Final success
A local U16 girls football team is celebrating winning the English Schools’ Football Association (ESFA) National Cup after a nerve wracking 2-1 win in the final. Pupils from St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, beat Fullbrook school from Woking, to bring the cup
Visit from Bishop Stephen Wright for the Feast of St Jospeh, the Worker
On Wednesday 1st May 2024, St. Joseph’s was blessed with a visit from Bishop Stephen Wright for the feast of St. Joseph the worker. Bishop Stephen celebrated Mass for all of Year 7 in St. James’ RC church and reflected on the inspirational example and values demonstrated by St. Joseph and explored how we too
RAAC-affected school split across three sites unites to win special award
Children and staff from a primary school split across three sites due to RAAC have united to win a special award. St James Catholic Primary School in Hebburn has been awarded The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD)’s LiveSimply award. The award from the official aid agency of the Catholic church in England and Wale
‘Small but mighty’ Sunderland school rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
A Sunderland primary school which puts pupils at the “heart of all decisions” has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Pupils at St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, “embody the school’s values, including compassion and tolerance”. Ofsted lead inspector Richard Beadnall said in his report following the inspection
Pupils inspect RAAC affected schools – due to reopen soon
Pupils from two Bishop Chadwick primary schools don their hard hats and hi-vis! PUPILS became health and safety inspectors for a day, when they went to visit their schools, which were closed in September due to emergency remediation works being required. St James Catholic Primary School in Hebburn and St John Bosco Primary School in
Girls Football team reach ESFA Final
A local Year 7 girls football team is celebrating reaching the English Schools’Football Association (ESFA) final. Pupils from St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Hebburn beat South Wolds Academyfrom South Nottingham in the Semi-final 3 – 0. The girls will play Surbiton Highschool from Kingston in the final on Tuesday 21st May. Over 230 teams entered the
Girls Football team reach ESFA Final
A local U16 girls football team is celebrating reaching the English Schools’ Football Association (ESFA) National Final. Pupils from St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, beat Haslingden High school from Rossendale, Blackburn 3-1 in the semi-final. They will play Fulbrook School from Woking in
YouTube star ‘jump starts’ children’s fitness at Jarrow school
Children were jumping with joy when a YouTube star visited their school. Jump Start Jonny aka Jonny Stewart is a fitness instructor on a mission to get children fit and his fun workouts and chill-out videos are loved by more than 250,000 Jumpsters in schools and homes across the globe. He loves exercise, particularly because