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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
Pupils’ behaviour at primary school in County Durham is ‘outstanding’
Pupils’ “outstanding” behaviour was highlighted by Ofsted following an inspection at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School in Shotton. The primary school, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Ofsted lead inspector Alison Stephenson said in her report: “Pupils’ behaviour is outstanding. They demonstrate excellent behaviour in
Bishop Chadwick open evenings to take place for year six primary school pupils
An open evening is taking place at a Peterlee Secondary School where students celebrated GCSE success – despite the impact of RAAC. Students at St Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, faced a challenging year of relocation in the last academic year, travelling 17