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Nativity video captures spirit of Christmas
Children are at the heart of Christmas celebrations so when a Multi-Academy Trust in the North-east created its 2024 festive message they chose to make a special Nativity video featuring some of its youngest pupils. Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust has 25 primary schools and five secondaries across East Durham, South Tyneside and Sunderland. Every
Children are at the heart of Christmas celebrations so when a Multi-Academy Trust in the North-east created its 2024 festive message they chose to make a special Nativity video featuring some of its youngest pupils. Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Tru
Headteacher of St Bede’s Catholic Primary School is ‘thrilled’ with report A primary school in Jarrow is celebrating after a glowing Ofsted report highlighted the way caring staff support children to become more resilient and learn from their mistakes. St Bede’s Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, was recently
Spotlight shines on proud pupils at ‘Outstanding’ East Durham primary school
Staff are ‘exemplary role models’ for children to aspire to Proud pupils who celebrate each other’s uniqueness have been praised in a glowing report from the Catholic Schools Inspectorate (CSI). Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School in Shotton has been rated ‘Outstanding’ following a visit by the CSI last month [November]. Lead inspector Sonia
New sign puts St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School on the map
The Blackhall Colliery school is a ‘hidden gem’ away from the main road A primary school in Blackhall Colliery, which is a “hidden gem” in the community it serves, has a new road sign to point out its exact location following concerns it was hidden from view from the main road. St Joseph’s Catholic Primary
Multi-Academy Trust CEO joins CEO Sleepout to help combat homelessness
In Sunderland, there are 72 children living in temporary accommodation Six people every DAY go to Sunderland Council presenting as homeless [CEO Sleepout UK]. There are 72 children – and 106 households – who are homeless living in temporary accommodation in the city. In England, there are 26,140 more children homeless and living in temporary
Ofsted describe ‘caring’ Sunderland school where pupils feel proud, safe and keen to learn
Pupils at a Sunderland school feel proud, safe and keen to learn, according to a new Ofsted report. St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, received their Ofsted inspection at the end of September. Ofsted lead inspector Andrew Gibbins said in his report: “St Cuthbert’s motto is ‘Once
South Shields school rated ‘Good’ by Catholic Schools Inspectorate
A primary school in South Shields, which fosters “outstanding levels of pastoral care and inclusivity” and provides a “high-quality learning environment”, has been rated ‘Good’ following an inspection by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate. SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, was visited in September by the
Children in South Tyneside learn how to fill their ‘happy tank’
Children at a primary school in Jarrow have been learning a variety of ways to fill their “happy tank”. St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, welcomed John Magee, AKA the Kindness Coach and UK Kindness Ambassador, for a special Happy Tank Super Learning Day. John Magee visited
Sixth form open evenings support students to take next step
Four Sixth Form colleges which are part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust are to hold their open evenings for students looking to take the next step in their education beyond GCSEs. Students who will be making the leap into Sixth Form in September 2025 can benefit from having a look around the different facilities
Primary school choir performs at Sunderland Minster
“I wish we could have sung more songs, it made me happy to sing with the band. Their music made me happy.” Edie Milburn, a Year 5 pupil at St Leonard’s Catholic Primary School, Silksworth, sums up perfectly the pride and joy of singing with Fishburn Brass Band at Sunderland Minster. The school choir was
Bishop officially opens Mercy Garden
St. Anthony’s Girls Catholic Academy, part of the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, had the great honour of welcoming Bishop Stephen to their school today (26.9.24) to officially open the newly completed Mercy Garden and mark the start of their 120th Anniversary celebrations. During his visit, Bishop Stephen met with members of the school’s staff,
Olympic medallist returns to inspire students at Peterlee
Lauren Irwin, former pupil at St Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Educational Trust, made an emotional return to her former school, to inspire the next generation of students. Lauren, who won an Olympic bronze medal in the women’s eight rowing team at the Paris 2024