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Education reimagined: Sunderland school’s new era of learning is recognised nationally

Education reimagined: Sunderland school’s new era of learning is recognised nationally (7th December, 2023)

Three cheers for Robert Bell from Consilium Evolve!

 

The Head Teacher of the secondary school, which is based in Sunderland and offers alternative provision for students suffering from poor mental health, has received national recognition for his groundbreaking work. We’ve got goosebumps.

A new generation of Pitmen Painters emerges from St Mary’s

A new generation of Pitmen Painters emerges from St Mary’s (7th December, 2023)

The power of art should never be underestimated, and so it’s always a delight to hear of pupils exploring their creativity in this way.

 

For St Mary's Catholic Primary School, this has become a reality after their school was transformed into a beautiful gallery… powered by art from the pupils themselves!

From classrooms to cathedrals: Education trust's Mass Setting, Gaudete, touches hearts and souls

From classrooms to cathedrals: Education trust's Mass Setting, Gaudete, touches hearts and souls (7th December, 2023)

To rejoice is a choice that shouldn’t be overlooked; it's a feeling that bubbles up from within, spreading warmth and light that expresses the heart's deepest happiness and gratitude.

That’s exactly what Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust (BCCET) hoped to encapsulate with their very own Gaudete (which means rejoice).

State of the Region Survey: Your snapshot of the current situation in NE schools

State of the Region Survey: Your snapshot of the current situation in NE schools (1st December, 2023)

We’re only three months into the academic year and already so much has happened. You know what they say: time sure flies when you’re trying to do your best in a sector that's repeatedly facing galling government news, ever-changing expectations, and stressful setbacks.

 

Well, that’s not quite the saying, but it’s incredibly apt for the UK’s education sector.

Moving mural designed and painted by motivated Morpeth school

Moving mural designed and painted by motivated Morpeth school (1st December, 2023)

A wise man once said “a picture paints a thousand words”, and pupils at St Robert’s Catholic First School in Morpeth put that to the test with a meaningful mural project.


Students at the Northumberland school jumped at the chance to design and paint their very own mural, which represents the school’s ethos in the form of original artwork created from an amalgamation of different pupils’ designs.

Excitement and skills soar with new play area for St Cuthbert’s

Excitement and skills soar with new play area for St Cuthbert’s (1st December, 2023)

Some say that play is the highest form of learning, and we can’t say we disagree!

 


Play areas are essential for children's development, providing them with a safe and stimulating environment where they can explore, learn, and grow.

Bright lights, big dreams: Local young stars shined at Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre

Bright lights, big dreams: Local young stars shined at Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre (1st December, 2023)

Christmas truly is a magical time of year, and when you believe in your (s)elf, anything can happen. The elves heard the wishes of two talented youngsters in the North East, and as a result, they landed roles in a production of Nativity the Musical!

Autumn Statement: A missed opportunity for education?

Autumn Statement: A missed opportunity for education? (24th November, 2023)

Ladies and gentlemen, you’re almost there… only 28 more sleeps to go until that well-earned, long-awaited, highly-anticipated Christmas break. You’re doing an incredible job so far, truly.

 

This autumn term has been… interesting. Hey, working in the education sector is a lot of things, but at least nobody can say it’s boring.

Billingham Head Teacher beats thousands of nominees for the ‘Head Teacher of the Year in a Primary School’ award

Billingham Head Teacher beats thousands of nominees for the ‘Head Teacher of the Year in a Primary School’ award (24th November, 2023)

A Head Teacher from the North East won an award live on BBC's The One Show? This was not on our 2023 bingo card but my goodness, we’ll take it.

 

What an incredible achievement!

Wallsend pupils take a brush against cancer in heartwarming fundraising effort

Wallsend pupils take a brush against cancer in heartwarming fundraising effort (24th November, 2023)

There is no sweeter feeling than supporting a charitable cause and seeing your efforts make a real difference to the community.

 


That was the case for the caring children of St Columba’s in Wallsend, after they were able to see the results of their charity fundraising close-up when a new ambulance – courtesy of their fundraising efforts –  visited their school’s playground.

St Bede’s cross country champs continue their winning streak

St Bede’s cross country champs continue their winning streak (24th November, 2023)

What do you get when you cross St Bede’s Catholic Primary School with a cross country championship?

A cross country championship title for a second consecutive year! Determined school pupils claimed the coveted title, running rings around the competition at the South Tyneside Cross Country Championships. True trailblazers in every sense of the word.

Miss English the English teacher explains why she’s excited to be training for a career in teaching

Miss English the English teacher explains why she’s excited to be training for a career in teaching (17th November, 2023)

Teaching English is what Tiegan has wanted to do since starting her A levels, and seeing as her name is Tiegan English, we’d go as far as to say that’s fate!

 

Yes, with a name like Miss English, it was perhaps inevitable that the 21-year-old from Sunderland would choose this particular career path.