Latest News
Chadwick Chats is our stakeholder magazine, sharing news, stories and highlights from across our Trust schools and communities.
Contact the Communications & Marketing team: [email protected]
Seaham school achieves LiveSimply Award for commitment to living sustainably
Living simply, sustainably and in solidarity with people living in poverty are the key elements of the LiveSimply Award – and a school in Seaham has showcased all three. St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Primary School in Seaham has joined Catholic schools across the UK to focus on finding ways to live simply and sustainably.
Children’s ‘genuine enthusiasm’ for environmental responsibility wins award
A primary school in Seaham is celebrating after being awarded the prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag Award with Distinction for 2026 – the highest level of recognition for schools demonstrating exceptional commitment to environmental education and sustainability.
Children learn valuable lesson at homelessness charity
‘We all need to come together as one big community and make people on the streets feel safe.’ “Don’t just welcome people into your home, but into your heart!” Those are the words of a Year 5 pupil at St Bede’s Catholic Primary School in Jarrow inspired by visiting a homelessness charity in South Shields.
Splash of joy at primary school colour run in South Shields
St Gregory’s Colour Run raises £4,000 There was a vibrant explosion of colour, laughter and community spirit at St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School in South Shields, as pupils, families, staff and volunteers united for a memorable Colour Run celebration.
.jpeg)
Jarrow schoolboy wins competition with his design for a sign language translator
A nine-year-old boy from Jarrow has won an award for designing a sign language translator. Joel Hunt, a Year 4 pupil at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, entered the competition as part of the school’s MADD STEM week.
The future and the past are shining brightly at St Godric’s
An extraordinary piece of local history has been uncovered at a County Durham primary school, during construction of its new nursery building. While carrying out groundworks, builders revealed a hidden WW2 air raid shelter, preserved beneath the foundations for more than 80 years.
No More Sleeping – A groundbreaking new musical aiming to awaken the spirit of the North East
A bold and visionary new folk opera, No More Sleeping, is set to premiere in September 2026, offering audiences an unforgettable journey through history, imagination, and innovation. The project was officially launched on Monday 8th June with the help of Durham University’s humanoid robot Alan.
.png)
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.