Education

The theme was 'Light in the Darkness', when sixth formers from a Newcastle school headed to Ampleforth Abbey for a two-day retreat. The 20 students were the second group to visit the abbey from St Cuthbert's Catholic High School, which is a member of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, and were led by Head of Religious Education Stephanie Peacock, alongside monks Father Bede and Brother Ed... Read More

St Bonaventure's Roman Catholic Secondary School in Forest Gate, East London, was blessed to host a delegation of Franciscan brothers from the United States, marking a significant moment of spiritual enrichment for the school community. The visiting friars included Fr Casey Cole OFM, who runs the popular 'Breaking in the Habit' YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram channel, and is the author of many book... Read More

The Archdiocese of Liverpool has launched its new academisation strategy for schools across the archdiocese - including the launch of a new Catholic Multi Academy Trust (CMAT). Over two days, the Archbishop of Liverpool, Archbishop John Sherrington, together with members of the archdiocesan education department, invited all headteachers and chairs of governors from across the archdiocese to an eve... Read More

There were celebrations at a school in Kenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, when a staff member received a prestigious teaching award, becoming one of only ten teachers shortlisted for a national final. Alasdair Bright from St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary won the Inspiring History Teaching Award for Yorkshire, the Humber, and the North East for his innovative work at the school, which is part of the Bish... Read More

Over the coming months, we are delighted to offer a vibrant programme of events and courses designed for everyone - whether you prefer to join us in person in Cambridge or participate online from anywhere in the world. If you're looking for something meaningful to engage with this season, we warmly invite you to come and be part of our growing community. We are especially grateful for the achievem... Read More

Year 9 students studying Spanish at St John Plessington Catholic College, Bebington, secured first place in a language competition in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO). Students from St John Plessington travelled to Rossall School, an independent boarding school in Fleetwood, Lancashire, to take part in its inaugural 'A spoonful of languages helps the medicine go down' day, des... Read More

The results of a Primary School Survey in Ireland reflect strong confidence in Catholic education and show that that parents are central to this process, welcoming the consultation as a key step in ensuring their voices shape the future of education. Just 16% of all eligible households expressed a preference for change, underlining the strong level of confidence among parents in Catholic school... Read More

More schools have signed up for CAFOD's Big Lent Walk this year than ever before. The wave of enthusiasm by Catholic young people comes hot on the heels of an extraordinary response to the Jubilee Year. So far over 760 schools, including at least 43 in Westminster diocese, are taking part in the charity's annual nationwide fundraising challenge, walking 200km over 40 days. In addition, over 1,000 ... Read More

More than 50 students from St John Bosco Arts College, Croxteth, came together through music, dance and drama to perform a contemporary retelling of The Passion Play. Following Jesus' final hours, St John Bosco's Passion Play featured key moments including his betrayal at the Last Supper, as well as his trial, crucifixion and resurrection. A much-loved event in the school's calendar, students fr... Read More

Students from Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Blackpool participated in a Tough Mudder event, raising more than £4,000 for the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD). The fundraiser, fondly dubbed the 'Holy Mudder', saw the children take on a muddy obstacle course packed with crawling, climbing, balancing and teamwork challenges. Headteacher Emma Allonby said: "I am absolutely de... Read More

St Bonaventure's Catholic School officially launched the Sir David Amess Children's Parliament UK National Mace Tour. The event marks a significant milestone in the school's countdown to its 150th anniversary in 2027, celebrating the legacy of one of its most distinguished alumni. The day saw the formal swearing-in of seven newly elected "Child MPs" from partner primary schools. These young repres... Read More

More than 200 Catholic university students from across the North of England and Scotland gathered in York on 14 February for an evening that united faith, friendship, and joyful celebration. The event began with the Holy Vigil Mass at York Oratory, where students from a wide range of universities came together in prayer. Attendees had travelled from cities across the North, including Aberdeen, Gla... Read More

For the second year in a row yesterday, Mr James Stacey, led a walking pilgrimage for pupils from St Joseph's Catholic Primary school in Chelsea across London to Westminster Cathedral, Southwark Cathedral, finishing on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral. The pilgrims included parents, teachers, pupils and alumni of the school together with members of the Trust team. They were met at Westminster Cath... Read More

The Academy of St Nicholas in Garston recently welcomed families into school for a free cooking lesson, designed to build confidence in the kitchen while developing valuable life skills. The session offered ten places to parents and students from Years 7 to 13, with each student attending alongside a family member. Working together, families prepared a dish to take home while learning a range of p... Read More