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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.
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.