--- title: "Sunderland school marks 50th anniversary with a time capsule" url: "https://bccet.org.uk/news/2025-03-13-sunderland-school-marks-50th-anniversary-with-a-time-capsule" school: "Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust" --- # Sunderland school marks 50th anniversary with a time capsule ![Image of Sunderland school marks 50th anniversary with a time capsule](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-chadwick-catholic-education-trust/images/news/news_19.jpg) 13 March 2025 As part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, pupils and staff at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Sunderland were invited to create a special time capsule at St Mary’s Catholic Church. They were invited by Father Chris at St Mary’s Church to create a time capsule which was laid in front of the altar under the church floor, which is being replaced. The time capsule was filled with artefacts, images and items of historical importance from the church. The placement ceremony was led by the head boy and head girl of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust. Headteacher Martin Clephane said: “I may not be here in 50 years’ time, but our head boy and head girl will be. They will have the privilege of sharing with future generations the significance of what lies beneath the floor at St Mary’s Catholic Church.” This commemorative gesture not only underscores the school’s deep-rooted connection to St Mary’s Church but also highlights its commitment to preserving and sharing local history for generations to come. For more information about BCCET, please visit [www.bccet.org.uk](http://www.bccet.org.uk/) **ENDS** **Photo captions:** The head boy and head girl of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School, pictured with headteacher Martin Clephane, present a special time capsule to St Mary’s Catholic Church. *Press release issued by SASS media on behalf of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust. For more information, contact Sarah Dale on 07814 976582.* [ ‘Proud and happy’ pupils love attending primary school in South Shields](https://bccet.org.uk/news/2025-03-04-proud-and-happy-pupils-love-attending-primary-school-in-south-shields) [Pupils achieve exceptionally well at ‘nurturing and aspirational’ school ](https://bccet.org.uk/news/2025-03-14-pupils-achieve-exceptionally-well-at-nurturing-and-aspirational-school) ![Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-chadwick-catholic-education-trust/images/logo/logo-footer-with-diocese-02_(1).png) ### Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust Evolve Business Centre Cygnet Way, Rainton Bridge South Business Park Houghton-le-Spring Tyne & Wear DH4 5QY ### Quick Links - [Website Terms](https://bccet.org.uk/website-terms) - [Accessibility Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/accessibility-statement) - [Privacy Notice](https://bccet.org.uk/privacy-policy) - [FOI Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/freedom-of-information) ### Useful Links - [Key Documents](https://bccet.org.uk/key-documents) - [Teach First/SCITT](https://bccet.org.uk/work-for-us/teach-first-scitt) - [Our Schools](https://bccet.org.uk/our-schools) - [Job Vacancies](https://bccet.org.uk/job-vacancies) - [Contact Us](https://bccet.org.uk/contact) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BishopChadwickCET) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@bishopchadwickcet) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/78414337/admin/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bishopchadwickcet/) © Copyright 2025–2026 Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://bccet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)