Schools North East News

The latest news from Schools North East

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.