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Chadwick Chats - Issue 5
Chadwick Chats is our stakeholder magazine, sharing news, stories and highlights from across our Trust schools and communities.
Delighted to welcome Secretary of State for Education Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson to discuss SEND provision
On Friday, we were delighted to welcome Secretary of State for Education Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson to discuss SEND provision with our CEO, Director of SEND, and representatives of leaders across Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust.
St Bede’s earns national CAFOD LiveSimply Award
Regular litter-picking, reducing waste and supporting local and global charities have earned a school in Peterlee a national sustainability award. St Bede’s Catholic School & Byron Sixth Form College has been officially awarded the CAFOD LiveSimply Award, recognising the school’s commitment to living simply, living sustainably, and living in solidarity with others. The award was confirmed this week following a final assessment visit by CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development) representatives.
Student Volunteers support local SEND Softball event
Enthusiastic Young Leaders from St. Wilfrid’s RC College, South Shields were delighted to attend the Lord’s Taverners SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Softball Cricket Regional competition hosted by Durham Cricket Foundation at Philadelphia Cricket Club, this week.
‘Joyful’ Jarrow school rated Outstanding
‘There is something very special about St Matthew’s’ Pupils at a primary school in Jarrow, which has been rated ‘Outstanding’, are proud, engaged and display exemplary behaviour, according to a new report.
DfE regional director explores transformational opportunities for pupils in Sunderland
The North East’s growing reputation for skills development and strong education‑employer partnerships was under the spotlight this week during a special visit from the Department for Education (DfE) in Sunderland.
Children’s excitement at ‘treasure’ find during nursery construction
The discovery of an old coin dating from 1928 has sparked excitement at a County Durham school.
Pupils feel ‘known, valued and loved’ at ‘joyful’ primary school
A primary school in Hebburn has received a glowing report from Catholic education inspectors for its “supportive and joyful community”, “exemplary” staff and proud pupils who enjoy their lessons and feel loved and valued. St Aloysius Catholic Junior School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, was recently inspected by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate (CSI) and rated ‘Outstanding’.
Students Shine at Sunderland Young Achievers Awards
Sunderland students are celebrating their outstanding achievements following a successful evening at the Sunderland Young Achievers Awards.
Caring, committed and community-minded school rated ‘Good’ by education inspectors
Small community with a big heart A “caring” Catholic primary school in County Durham is “passionately committed” to the religious education of its community-minded pupils who love to help others.
Students Shine at Bright Lights Youth Arts Exhibition at Washington Arts Centre
Young artists following their success at the eighth annual Bright Lights: Youth Arts Exhibition held at the Washington Arts Centre. The long running exhibition once again highlighted the exceptional creativity of local students, whose artwork received enthusiastic praise from visitors and invited guests.
Students Raise £4,700 for Great North Air Ambulance Service in Memory of Classmate
Students at St Anthony’s Girls’ Catholic Academy, part of the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, have raised a total of £4,700 for the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) in a heartfelt fundraising campaign held in memory of a much loved member of the school community.