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Little fighters inspire school fundraising day for heart charity
Two young children who have undergone major heart surgery have inspired a primary school in South Shields to hold a special fundraising day.
Nurturing sustainable mindset has deep roots at primary in County Durham
Growing their own food in the school allotment to serve at lunchtimes, taking part in the Big Lent Walk and making use of the natural environment through their Forest Schools have all helped a school in Seaham secure the LiveSimply award.
South Shields primary school where ‘everyone is loved’ is rated ‘Outstanding’
Pupils are “happy, confident and feel secure” at St Bede’s Catholic Primary School in South Shields. The primary, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, was recently inspected by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate (CSI) and rated ‘Outstanding’.
Education Trust CEO receives OBE at Windsor Castle
The CEO of a multi-academy trust in the North-east who was awarded an OBE for services to education this week called it a “wonderful but surprising” honour.
Girls’ school in Sunderland is rated ‘Outstanding’
‘Exceptional’ St Anthony’s Girls’ Catholic Academy praised by CSI Students at a Sunderland girls’ school make an “exceptional contribution” to school life and lessons and derive “profound” benefit from religious education delivered by staff who “go the extra mile”, according to a new report.
Bishop Stephen Opens “The Pantry” at St Wilfrid’s RC College
St Wilfrid’s RC College, South Shields, was honoured to welcome Bishop Stephen Wright for his first official visit to the school community. A key highlight of the visit was the official opening of The Pantry, the school’s newly established food bank designed to support pupils and families within the local community.
Sunderland head joins UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme
A Sunderland senior leader, who is a self-confessed “politics geek”, couldn’t wait to share her “amazing” experience in the Houses of Parliament with her Year 6 class.
Education trust working hard to support children’s wellbeing all year round
‘This is my place’ is this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week theme From those very first days at nursery to leaving college as young adults, supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing “needs to be integrated into education’s daily and weekly routines”.
Seaham pupils confident of their rights win UNICEF award for second time
A primary school in Seaham committed to ensuring every one of its “articulate, passionate and confident” pupils have a deep understanding of their rights and the rights of others has been awarded a special accolade.
Chadwick Chats - Issue 4
We are delighted to let you know that the latest issue of Chadwick Chats our Trust stakeholder magazine is now available.
South Shields pupil receives coveted Gold Blue Peter Badge
Luke Hedley, a Year 9 pupil, has been awarded the prestigious Gold Blue Peter Badge in recognition of his outstanding commitment to charity and community service.
Grand opening of Little Shells Nursery marks bright new chapter for Hebburn school
Excitement filled the air at the official opening of a school nursery in Hebburn thanks to a mix of snow and balloons!