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Pupils gear up for exciting car-eers thanks to skills partnership

A skills partnership between Nissan, Sunderland College, and St Wilfrid’s RC College bridges the gap between education and the world of work – students study for a specialised engineering qualification (Level 2 qualification in Engineering, GCSE equivalent). alongside their GCSEs. Supported by school, Sunderland College, and a team of experts from Nissan, students are able

Chadwick Chats – Issue 3

Sixth Form sports leaders officiate table cricket competition

School ‘incredibly proud’ of the young people’s teamwork and leadership A group of Sixth Form sports leaders from South Shields proved to be a “true asset” to the Lords Taverners table cricket competition after supporting the officiation of the games. The sports leaders from St Wilfrid’s RC College, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic

Y7 Boys Football team enjoy National Cup Final success

A local U12 boys football team is celebrating winning the English Schools’ Football Association (ESFA) National Cup following a triumphant 2-0 win in the final. Pupils from St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Hebburn, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, beat Shenfield High School from Essex, to bring the cup back to the North

St Joseph’s rated ‘Outstanding’ by Catholic Schools Inspectorate

The primary school in Blackhall Colliery provides ‘exceptional pastoral care’ “Joyful” pupils love learning and staff feel “valued” at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Blackhall Colliery, according to a new report by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate. The school, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, was visited by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate,

New headteacher ‘proud’ of Ofsted highlights including ‘positive’ Sixth Form provision – and reveals school’s rapid improvement plan

The new headteacher of a school in South Shields has been recognised by Ofsted for her “strong vision” and “positive effect”, as she sets out a detailed plan of transformational change she is implementing at the secondary. St Wilfrid’s RC College, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, was inspected by the education

Hebburn Students’ Diplomatic Adventure

Students James and Lucy recently visited China as part of a national student diplomatic experience in conjunction with Hebei Provincial Association for UNESCO. The students, along with their teacher Jack Johnson, were welcomed into six schools in two cities: Qinhuangdao and Tangshan. James and Lucy, both in Year 12 at St Joseph’s Catholic Academy, which

North-east schoolchildren join Bishop to walk 200 km in Lent fundraising challenge

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust has joined the CAFOD Big Lent Walk Schools across a Multi-Academy Trust in the North-east have embarked on an epic 2,000-kilometre walk to raise funds for CAFOD. Pupils and staff from Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, which has 25 primary schools and five secondaries across East Durham, South Tyneside, and

Highly acclaimed children’s author returns to roots to inspire future authors

Multi-award-winning children’s author David Almond OBE, visited his alma mater, St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Hebburn, part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, to give an inspirational celebration assembly and workshops to Year 9 pupils aimed at raising aspirations. David talked about his life, career and inspiration as a writer. Liz McEwen, English Teacher said, “David

Pupils ‘flourish’ at ‘nurturing and inspirational’ school in Seaham

A primary school, which was rated ‘Good’ at its last Ofsted inspection, has “improved significantly”, according to a new glowing report from the education watchdog. The children who attend St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, are “happy, safe and enjoy learning”. Ofsted lead inspector Alison Stephenson

Seaham pupil proves the adage ‘Shy bairns get nowt’ with his menu request!

Nine-year-old pupil is thrilled to introduce Japanese delicacy to his classmates School dinners may conjure up a nostalgic memory of a scoop of mash and sponge cake and custard, however nowadays, pupils are treated to a wide selection of healthy and tasty dishes from around the world on the menu every day. Sushi fan William

School hatches plan to raise chicks this Easter

Children from a Sunderland school are very ‘egg-cited’ to raise cute little chicks! The Reception-age children at St Leonard’s Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, were in “complete awe” watching the chicks hatch and have been inspired to write about their new friends in class too. The eggs, which