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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
Pupils take every opportunity to learn at outstanding school
Pupils at St Aidan’s Catholic Academy, Willowbank Road, ‘take every opportunity to learn, through the highly consistent experiences that they have’. They have ‘exceptionally positive attitudes towards their learning’ and ‘feel cared for and know that staff have their best interests at heart,’ according to a new Ofsted report. The school, which is part of
‘Praiseworthy’ pupils ‘love, learn and grow together’ at Sunderland school – Ofsted
Pupils embody the values of a “nurturing, caring and supportive” school in Sunderland, according to a new Ofsted report. English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, was inspected by Ofsted in February. Ofsted lead inspector Anne Vernon said in her report: “Pupils’ needs are at the heart of
Pupils achieve exceptionally well at ‘nurturing and aspirational’ school
A primary school in Blackhall Colliery has “improved significantly across all areas” since its last inspection, when it was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Pupils “achieve exceptionally well” at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, which provides a “nurturing and aspirational atmosphere”. The school, which is on Coast Road and is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education
Sunderland school marks 50th anniversary with a time capsule
As part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, pupils and staff at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Sunderland were invited to create a special time capsule at St Mary’s Catholic Church. They were invited by Father Chris at St Mary’s Church to create a time capsule which was laid in front of the altar under
‘Proud and happy’ pupils love attending primary school in South Shields
Pupils at St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School in South Shields are “excellent ambassadors” with “exemplary attitudes”, according to a new Ofsted report. The school, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust and is located on Nash Avenue, was inspected by Ofsted at the end of January. Ofsted lead inspector Richard Beadnall said in
Peterlee Primary school pupils’ special visitors see them immerse themselves in art
Pupils at a Peterlee Primary School welcomed special visitors, to demonstrate their love of art and their commitment to reusing and recycling through an immersive art exhibition. Sarah White, head of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School was delighted that the pupils were able to combine their recent focus on enjoying and celebrating
Children with ‘first-class attitudes’ enjoy learning at ‘loving and caring’ primary school in Sunderland
Pupils love learning and make exceptional progress at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Sunderland, according to a new Ofsted report. The primary, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, was inspected by Ofsted in January. Ofsted lead inspector Belita Scott said in the report: “This welcoming school has the very highest academic