School communities from St Bernadette’s (Wallsend) and St Bede’s (Bedlington) raised £3,700 in three weeks to support a community-led housing project in Muhoroni, Kenya, learning about global citizenship and responsible partnership along the way. 🔗 www.bishopbewickcet.org/news

Pupils from St Lawrence’s Catholic Primary in Walker shared Christmas cheer at Lawson House care home with a festive singalong, handmade cards and time spent chatting with residents 🎶🎄 🔗 www.bishopbewickcet.org/news #StLawrences #CommunityLinks #BBCET

Festive fun was doubled at St Alban’s Primary in Walker as pupils and staff combined Christmas Jumper Day with their annual Christmas Fayre last week 🎄 🔗 bishopbewickcet.org/news #StAlbans #ChristmasJumperDay #BBCET

As the term closes, we thank our pupils and students, staff, governors, families and parish communities for their commitment across the Trust. We wish everyone a well-earned break, and a happy Christmas and New Year.

The true spirit of Christmas was beautifully reflected as pupils from St John Vianney Primary led a candle-lit carol service at St John Vianney Church. 120 Y5/6 pupils took part, sharing Scripture readings and a range of musical performances. 🔗 www.bishopbewickcet.org/news @diocesehn.bsky.social

Festive jumpers and Christmas cheer filled St Mark’s Catholic Primary as pupils and staff marked Christmas Jumper Day 🎄🧶 🔗 www.bishopbewickcet.org/news #StMarks #ChristmasJumperDay #BBCET @diocesehn.bsky.social

St Alban’s Catholic Primary in Walker has been welcoming parishioners into school for Mass, strengthening links between parish, school and community. 🔗 www.bishopbewickcet.org/news #StAlbans #CatholicLife #BBCET @diocesehn.bsky.social

St Columba’s Primary choir shared festive cheer at Wallsend Forum this week, singing for shoppers and raising over £175 for @mariecurieuk.bsky.social 🎶 🔗 www.bishopbewickcet.org/news #StColumbas #MarieCurie #BBCET @diocesehn.bsky.social

Our latest newsletter is now available, sharing just some of the inspiring stories from across our Trust this term. Read the newsletter via www.bishopbewickcet.org/newsletters @diocesehn.bsky.social #BBCET

As we enter the third week of Advent, we turn our attention to Joy. Across our schools, this point in the term invites our school communities to pause, reflect and recognise the steady moments of positivity found in learning, connection and shared purpose. @diocesehn.bsky.social

Pupils from St Cuthbert’s Primary, North Shields and St Thomas More High have recently featured in The Guardian for their involvement in positive community action through Citizens UK. 🔗 Read the full article in The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/society/2025... @theguardian.com @citizensuk.org

On Friday, children from 10 primaries across our Trust came together as one united choir for the first time at St Mary’s Cathedral. A heartfelt thank you to all participating schools. Pupils were amazing and a real credit to their schools and our wider Trust community. 🔗www.bishopbewickcet.org/news

St Cuthbert’s 6th Form once again took on the Movember challenge this year, with more than 100 students and staff raising awareness of men’s mental health. @movemberuk.bsky.social @diocesehn.bsky.social #Movember #MensHealthAwareness 🔗 www.bishopbewickcet.org/news

St Cuthbert's High (Newcastle) recently took part in a three-day spiritual retreat at Ampleforth Abbey, giving students valuable time to reflect on faith, hope and their own personal journey as they prepare for their final year at school. @diocesehn.bsky.social 🔗 www.bishopbewickcet.org/news

As we enter the second week of Advent, we reflect on Peace. “It is only through fully accepting that same spirit into our own selves, by uniting our will with God’s, that we can achieve the peace of Christ” - Joe James, Parish of Our Lady, Star of the Sea @diocesehn.bsky.social

St Charles’ (Gosforth) has been recognised as Primary School of the Year for the Northeast for the second consecutive time in @thetimes.com Parent Power Guide and also reached 20th in the UK’s top primary schools. @diocesehn.bsky.social #PrimarySchoolOfTheYear 🔗www.bishopbewickcet.org/news

Young codebreakers at Sacred Heart High School (Fenham) recently took on the challenge of designing cryptic, puzzle-packed Christmas cards for GCHQ... 🔗 www.bishopbewickcet.org/news @diocesehn.bsky.social @heartintheworld.bsky.social

Pupils at St Mark’s (Westerhope) recently took on the Giant Domino Cereal Box Challenge, led by the school’s dedicated Mini Vinnies fundraising team. Pupils collected an incredible 270 cereal boxes, before donating every box to the West End Foodbank. 🔗 bishopbewickcet.org/news

Creative St Lawrence’s pupils recently helped put Byker on the map as they joined professional artist Dave Draws for a community Big Draw event at the Lighthouse Project. #StLawrences #Byker #CreativeLearning #CommunityProject #TheBigDraw @diocesehn.bsky.social 🔗 www.bishopbewickcet.org/news

Students at St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy lit up the stage last week with a high-energy production of Rock of Ages, showcasing exceptional talent from across Years 7–13. #CatholicEducation #CreativeArts #PerformingArts #BBCET #SecondaryEducation 🔗 bishopbewickcet.org/news @diocesehn.bsky.social

St Cuthbert’s Primary (Walbottle) recently welcomed Bishop Stephen Wright for a special visit, bringing their school community together in celebration of faith, learning and shared mission. 🔗 www.bishopbewickcet.org/news @diocesehn.bsky.social

As Advent begins, we reflect on Hope, a theme that invites us to stay awake to the light and to look ahead with confidence. Across the Trust, we hold this season as a time for preparation and reflection. "Advent invites us all to wake up, be people of the light not darkness." @diocesehn.bsky.social

Pupils from St Lawrence’s Primary recently took centre stage at the Winter Choirs Celebration in Newcastle Cathedral, joining schools from across the city for a brilliant evening of music! 🔗 Read more: www.bishopbewickcet.org/news #BBCET @diocesehn.bsky.social

🎄 Sacred Heart Christmas Concert 2025 🎄 Thursday 4 December · 5.00pm - 6.30pm Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9YH Event Information ✨ Tickets: Free of charge 🎟️ Reserve your place via: www.ticketsource.co.uk/sacredheart/... @diocesehn.bsky.social

Pupils from St Columba’s Primary have just enjoyed an action-packed week at High Borrans, where Y5/6 threw themselves into kayaking, caving, ghyll scrambling, orienteering and plenty more! 🔗 www.bishopbewickcet.org/news #BBCET @diocesehn.bsky.social

Pupils at St Lawrence’s Primary recently enjoyed a hands-on workshop at the Enchanted City “Space, Light & Shadow” event. Year 6's ideas will help shape a new commissioned artwork for the Enchanted City Winter Festival. #BBCET 🔗 www.bishopbewickcet.org/news

This winter, pupils at St Mark's Primary have come together to support their community with compassion and courage. From collecting 300 winter coats, to supporting local food banks, to raising £500 for Macmillan, our pupils have shown the power of kindness in action. @diocesehn.bsky.social

Pupils across our Trust today are marking Children in Need with activities that champion compassion and generosity. 💛 #ChildrenInNeed #BBCChildrenInNeed #PudseyBear #CIN2025 #SchoolsForCIN #Fundraising #CommunitySpirit #BBCET #CatholicEducation #UKSchools #MakeADifference #PrimarySchool

On 11th November, our schools paused to remember those who gave their lives in service of others. Across our Trust, our schools united in prayer, reflection, and gratitude - honouring the courage, sacrifice, and hope of those who served. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay @diocesehn.bsky.social

Recently, pupils at St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School (Walbottle) put their faith into action during this year’s Harvest celebrations. 🌾 Discover more about St Cuthbert’s Harvest celebrations on our BBCET blog. 🌐https://bishopbewickcet.org/news #BBCET

Pupils at St Cuthbert’s Primary School (North Shields) recently spent a week celebrating diversity, inclusion, and equality through a series of inspiring activities. Read more about St Cuthbert’s Celebration of Diversity on our BBCET blog: www.bishopbewickcet.org/news #BBCET

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint a Headteacher to join the school from the Summer Term (2026). Further details, including how to apply, are available on our careers site: www.eteach.com/careers/bishopbewickcet Closing date: Thurs 20 Nov 2025, 9.00am @diocesehn.bsky.social

As the new half-term begins, we look forward to seeing our pupils and staff across all 39 schools continue to learn, grow, and thrive together in faith. This half term offers many opportunities for reflection and celebration within our community. #BBCET #PilgrimsOfHope

As we reach the end of the first half term, we’re celebrating a fantastic start to the new academic year across all our schools within the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust. Wishing everyone a restful and well-deserved half-term when it arrives. #BBCET #HalfTerm #Education

St Columba’s Primary (Wallsend) recently marked World Mental Health Day by celebrating kindness and wellbeing across the school community. It’s always great to see our schools marking important awareness days in such a positive way. 💛 🌐 www.stcolumbasprimary.co.uk #BBCET

Have you seen our recent blog post? Former St Cuthbert’s High student Victor Ray, now signed to Decca Records, returned to Newcastle for a Spotify documentary to talk about music, creativity, and inspiration... 🌐 www.bishopbewickcet.org/news #BBCET #VictorRay #StCuthberts #Newcastle #NorthEast

BBCET’s Speech and Language Therapist, Gemma East, recently led a Language Link Parent Workshop at St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School, supporting families to develop children’s communication and language skills. 👏 #BBCET #SpeechAndLanguage 🌐 www.stcatherinesnewcastle.org

How did your school celebrate #EuropeanDayofLanguages? 🌍 Students at Sacred Heart Catholic High School (Newcastle) enjoyed a week of activities celebrating language, culture, and creativity across Europe. #BBCET #MFL #LanguageLearning #EducationUK

Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendia, Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, recently visited St Cuthbert's Catholic High School (Newcastle) to celebrate Holy Mass, share the Pope’s blessing, and officially open the school’s new dining room. #BBCET #CatholicCommunity 🌐 st-cuthbertshigh.newcastle.sch.uk/media

Ofsted (March 2025) praised St Robert’s First School, Morpeth, for its ambitious curriculum, exemplary attitudes to learning, and nurturing environment where children “love attending.” 🌟 #BBCET #Ofsted #Morpeth #PrimaryEducation 🌐 www.st-roberts.northumberland.sch.uk

Thanks to a grant from the LGA Foundation, St Alban’s Primary (Walker) has created a woodland space at the back of the school where children can learn, play, and explore 🌳 #BBCET #ForestSchool School 🌐: www.stalbansprimary.com

Delighted to welcome local MP David Smith, pupils at St Robert’s Catholic First School, Morpeth, recently shared their climate action work towards the @cafod.bsky.social Live Simply Award. School website: www.st-roberts.northumberland.sch.uk #ClimateAction #BBCET #CAFOD @cafodhn.bsky.social

Congratulations to St Catherine’s, Sandyford, which has been judged Good in all areas by Ofsted (June 2025) - with inspectors praising its nurturing community, rich curriculum, and the way every child is supported to shine. www.stcatherinesnewcastle.org #BBCET #Ofsted #Newcastle

It was lovely to welcome our new primary RE subject leaders to our training day. They have been learning about the role which they have been called to undertake. #EduDHN

A warm welcome to our new Headteachers and Heads of School. #EduDHN

Year 6 pupils from St Bede’s Primary (Denton Burn) spent three action-packed days at Robinwood in Alston. Trips like these give children the chance to shine outside the classroom, develop leadership skills, and surprise themselves with what they can achieve. #BBCET

St Robert’s (Morpeth) has raised more than £1,150 to replace their old football goalposts - thanks to the incredible support of the school community. From signed NUFC and England Cricket shirts, to rugby memorabilia, the online raffle had a true sporting theme! #BBCET

Have you seen our latest blog post? St Aidan’s Primary (Ashington) turned International Day of Peace into more than just a celebration – pupils raised nearly £200 for CAFOD! Read the full story now: www.bishopbewickcet.org/news. #BBCET #CatholicEducation #InternationalDayOfPeace #CAFOD

📢Year 6 Open Evenings We are delighted to welcome Year 6 pupils and their families to explore our five BBCET secondary schools. #Year6OpenEvening #Newcastle #Northumberland #NorthTyneside #FutureStartsHere #AdmissionsOpen #Admissions2026 #OpenEvening #Admissions