Young eco-warriors spoke up for change, when they staged their own Climate Justice Exhibition at St Robert’s Catholic First School in Morpeth. Children across all year groups took part in the event, which saw them create original pieces of art to spread awareness about the urgent issues related to climate change. Alice Butler, who is Lead for both Geography and Art at the school, oversaw the project. “Get Creative for Climate Justice asks young people to explore climate chang

From litter picks and bug hotels to charity work and a Climate Justice Campaign, caring pupils at St Robert’s Catholic First School showed they were worthy recipients of a prestigious award from the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD). The school in Morpeth received the CAFOD Live Simply Award in recognition of its pioneering work in living ‘sustainably with creation’ and ‘in solidarity with people living in poverty’. All year groups were involved in the initiati

A gondola race in eighteenth-century Venice was the inspiration, when budding artists from St Robert’s Catholic First School took part in a project that saw their work displayed in London’s National Gallery. This year’s Take One Picture programme tasked children from schools across the UK to create an original piece of art in response to one of the National Gallery’s famous paintings, Canaletto’s A Regatta on the Grand Canal – and the Year 1 pupils at St Robert’s in Morpeth r

St John Vianney Catholic Primary in West Denton is set to undergo a radical transformation, with work due to start on the construction of a new, state-of-the art school building, under the Department of Education’s national School Rebuilding Programme. The move follows the earlier identification of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in the original school building, which meant staff and pupils were required to relocate to temporary accommodation on site. The multi-

Creative dance was on the timetable, when children at St Bede’s Catholic Primary in Denton Burn took part in a workshop which explored faith and movement. Fifty-six Year 1 and 2 pupils at the school participated in the More Than Dance event, which uses a fusion of different dance styles to promote self-esteem and personal growth, as well as improve self-awareness, self-confidence, self-expression, and group participation. More Than Dance is a Community Interest Company (CIC)

The pupils were the stars, when Ofsted inspectors praised the children’s behaviour in their report on St Bede’s Catholic Primary in Bedlington. The children were said to “understand the school’s high expectations for behaviour” and to “behave calmly and respectfully”. “They play cooperatively at breaktimes and behave well in the dining hall, chatting with friends and using cutlery correctly,” said the report. “In lessons, pupils behave well, and the exciting curriculum is beg

Children became magical rainmakers, when St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary in North Shields hosted a touring opera group from Kenya. Pupils from Nursery to Year 6 at the school enjoyed the interactive performance from Baraka Opera, which was organised through the North Tyneside Music Hub service. The school’s Music Coordinator, Rosie Brown, supported the event. “Baraka Opera Kenya is an ensemble of four professional Kenyan singer-musicians,” she said. “They performed the Rain Sh

The Class of 2026 were sent off in style, when St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School in Newcastle staged a special celebration to mark the cohort’s departure ahead of this year’s A-Level exams. The Year 13 Leavers’ Celebration at the school included Mass led by Canon Simon and Father James, followed by food, speeches, and presentations. Headteacher Dan Murray paid tribute to the sixth formers. “Their final days in school were marked not by a sense of ending, but by gratitude, jo

It was full speed ahead, when budding engineers at St Aidan’s Catholic Primary in Wallsend took part in a project that tasked them with building their own racing car. The Year 5 and 6 pupils worked together to construct the Greenpower Goblin Kit Car, with help from engineers from JW Colpitts in Blyth. The project took part in stages, starting with the rear axle and culminating in a final build day, where the children were also able to test drive their creation. “Children work

Peter Rabbit has had a dotty makeover, thanks to children from St Alban’s Catholic Primary in Walker, who have been taking part in this year’s Art Trail fundraiser for St Oswald’s in Newcastle. Pupils of all ages at the school have been involved in Peter Rabbit: Tales on the Tyne, which has seen them design and decorate their own unique sculpture of Beatrix Potter’s famous character in support of the hospice. In keeping with the literary theme, the young artists drew inspirat

“Supportive” and “nurturing” St Michael’s Catholic Primary has won praise from inspectors in its latest Ofsted report. The school in Elswick was described as “a great place to learn”, while the report also singled out the "exemplary" behaviour of the children. “Pupils are polite, well mannered, and committed to their learning,” it said. “There is a culture of achievement where each individual strives for success. However, pupils are collaborative rather than competitive. They

There were teddies and treats when St Charles’ Catholic Primary in Gosforth raised more than £365 to help malnourished children and babies in Kenya. All age groups at the school took part in a week of baby-themed fundraising activities, which ran from ‘Milkshake Monday’ to ‘Flashback Friday’, where pupils were asked to identify teachers from their baby photos. Other events included a Guess the Teddy’s Name competition and a ‘Tasty Treats’ bake sale, with all proceeds going to

It was a race for a good cause, when caring pupils from a school in Gosforth took part in this year’s Children’s Cancer Run to raise funds for Children’s Cancer North. Some 30 children from St Oswald’s Catholic Primary were among more than 10,000 runners participating in the event at Newcastle Racecourse, which was taking place for the 43rd time. The youngsters were joined by Headteacher Paul Marley and Deputy Headteacher Katie Morris from the school, while Year 1 Class Teach

Health and fitness were on the timetable, when pupils at St Aidan’s Catholic Primary in Wallsend kicked off a week of sporting activities and healthy eating ahead of the half-term break. Children from Nursery to Year 6 took part in Health Week, which began on Monday 18 May with the school’s annual Sports Day, before continuing the theme with whole-school circuits on Tuesday, a rounders tournament on Wednesday, and a skipping competition on Thursday. The week was then brought

History was brought to life, when Year 1 children from St Oswald’s Catholic Primary in Gosforth swapped their classroom for a taste of mediaeval life. The 30 pupils had been studying kings and queens in History lessons, and gained some real-life insight into the topic when they visited Newcastle Castle. “During the trip, the children had a tour of the Black Gate and Castle Keep, to explore what life would be like in a mediaeval castle,” said Year 1 Class Teacher Gemma Summers

There were green fingers all round, when nature-loving children at Star of the Sea Catholic Primary in Whitley Bay took part in a special tree-planting project. Pupils from Nursery through to Year 6 helped to plant a range of different trees in the grounds, as part of the school’s progression towards becoming an accredited Forest School. “This is an exciting project, and a very exciting time for the Star of the Sea, as it embarks on its journey to become a Forest School-accre

Wellbeing was centre stage, when students at St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy in Bedlington marked Mental Health Awareness Week with a series of activities and initiatives designed to promote their welfare. All year groups had the opportunity to be involved in the event, which had ‘Take Action’ as its theme this year, and was facilitated by the school’s Wellbeing Ambassadors and Peer Mentors, who were on hand to support their fellow students. “We have ten Year 8 Wellbeing Amb

Dance lovers were in for a treat, when children from St Oswald’s Catholic Primary in Gosforth joined others from across the Newcastle area to take to the stage at the Whitley Bay Playhouse. The school has participated in the Newcastle PE and School Sport Dance Festival for more than 15 years, with ten pupils showcasing their talents at this year’s event. “The children’s theme was a mix of their favourite pop songs, and they chose their own outfits, which they felt reflected

Budding naturalists drew inspiration from Sir David Attenborough, when they held a week of themed activities to celebrate the veteran broadcaster’s 100th birthday on Friday 8 May. The pupils at St Aidan’s Catholic Primary in Ashington kicked off the celebrations with a tribute assembly, before embarking on a range of nature and conservation projects, and creative endeavours. “St Aidan’s proudly celebrated Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday by exploring how we can all fol

It was an out-of-this-world experience, when pupils at Ss Peter and Paul’s Catholic Primary joined forces with Kielder Observatory for a series of space-themed workshops. The 21 Key Stage 2 children from the school in Cramlington took part in the sessions through the Stellar Futures programme, which saw them explore the wonders of the universe under the guidance of experts in the field. “Each week they joined a Teams meeting with Ishbel, our astronomer from Kielder Observator