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St Wilfrid’s RC College Student Honoured at Prestigious National Awards
St Wilfrid’s RC College, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, is incredibly proud to announce that Luke Hedley, a Year 9 pupil, has been recognised at the prestigious British Citizen Youth Awards (BCyA), held at the Palace of Westminster on Thursday 30th October 2025.
Nine-year-old schoolboy’s big-spirited foodbank collection
A nine-year-old boy enjoyed a super shopping spree in Asda but it wasn’t games and sweets for himself that he piled into the trolley – it was all in aid of his local food bank.
Church choir takes part in pitch perfect fundraiser for Sunderland school
A choir of angels took part in a singing marathon in Sunderland to raise almost £700 to boost the music curriculum at St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School.
Local Schoolgirl becomes course record holder at Fairmont St. Andrews
Local rising golf star and pupil at Sunderland Academy has made history after breaking the Fairmont St Andrews course record during the Stephen Gallagher Fairmont Championship at the world-renowned St Andrews, earlier this month.
Could you become a teacher?
When 22-year-old Bobbi Bowman decided she wanted to train as a teacher, she knew exactly which school she wanted to learn her vocation – the very primary school she herself attended as a child.
Proud pupils and staff of two primary schools celebrate achieving the Live Simply Award
From reducing waste in school to organising a preloved uniform shop, proud pupils and staff from two schools have been working hard in their commitment to living simply and sustainably – and have won a special award for their achievements.
New headteacher joins St Joseph’s Catholic Primary in Jarrow
A new headteacher has joined St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Jarrow.
South Tyneside school wins competition in celebration of culture
A primary school in Hebburn has won a special competition to celebrate the European Day of Languages.
Hebburn Students’ England call up
Delighted Hebburn student, Roman Dowell, aged 15, is celebrating his first England Cap for the men’s U17 football team.
New nursery opens for its Little Stars in South Shields
A new nursery created especially for its ‘little stars’ and future little stars has officially opened.
‘Happy and confident’ learners at ‘Outstanding’ primary school in South Shields
A primary school in South Shields has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate (CSI) for its “strong Catholic, holistic approach” and “joyful” setting.
North East CTEC ‘will boost our young people’s chances’ and plug skills gap
A North-east Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) is proud to be a partner and beneficiary of the region’s newly announced Construction Technical Excellence Colleges (CTECs).