Learning That was the challenge for Year 8 in English the week before half term! Inspired by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu’s travels in the 1700s and her encounter with smallpox inoculation in the Ottoman Empire, students imagined themselves as travellers discovering incredible new inventions. Inspired by the impact one person could make, they got their thinking caps on. From pollution countermeasures, cures for every illness and anti-ageing vaccines, to portable heaters, time ma

Learning Year 7 Geographers have been practicing their 4 and 6 figure grid reference skills. For some students, mastering 6 figures is difficult and can sometimes be disheartening. Mini whiteboards are used lots in the classroom to check for understanding, but in this lesson were a perfect way to practice, practice, practice. There has been fantastic resilience from 7CB who on a rainy Friday afternoon gritted their teeth and continued until they had it mastered.

Quest We are incredibly proud of our students for making it to the end of a long half term. The winner of the most improved attendance in KS3 was 8B - who got a chance to celebrate this morning by visiting St Cuthberts to receive their trophy and to have a hot breakfast sandwich. For some students this was the first opportunity to visit our Sixth Form centre and start to imagine their future selves enjoying a hot drink and using the independent study facilities. Well done t

RISE Up and Shine Before half term, Year 9 and 10 boys football hosted Duchess in the league. Both teams were narrowly beaten, however the resilience from all involved was excellent. Well done lads! Huge thank you to our sixth form managers and also to Cam L (y13) for refereeing Y10 and Isaac M (y11) for refereeing Y9s - much appreciated!

RISE Up and Shine Before half term, Year 11 travelled away to a very strong Walbottle Academy team to play the County Cup. Walbottle claimed victory with a 4-1 result. Well done to Will R who was MoM and our only goal scorer.

RISE Up and Shine KS3 Pupils Take Part in The Never-Ending Comic On Thursday, some students across KS3 took part in The Never-Ending Comic, a nationwide storytelling project organised in partnership with Beano as part of the National Year of Reading 2026. During the online event, they explored their creativity by developing characters, sharing ideas and contributing to a collaborative comic story alongside schools from across the country. The project provided a valuable oppor

Quest This week, the U13 girls’ football team took on a strong Gosforth Junior High side in the first round of the County Cup. The girls made an excellent start, taking a 2-0 lead in the first half, before the opposition fought back. Both teams battled hard throughout, with our girls showing fantastic determination and resilience in the second half to secure a 4-2 victory and book their place in the next round of the competition! There were some excellent defensive performanc

Learning It was the turn of the PE Department to lead our latest Drop Everything and Read session. Classes from across the school joined via Microsoft Teams to take part in the initiative and enjoy some time dedicated to reading. The session featured an extract from Harry Potter, giving students the opportunity to enjoy a well-known story and immerse themselves in the magical world of Hogwarts. The session was a great way to promote reading for pleasure across the school and

Quest Collaboration and Professional Learning The second part of the day focused on collaboration, with staff working in teams to plan for the year ahead. A group of Subject Leaders and Heads of Progress met to share ideas, explore best practice and develop approaches to enhance teaching and learning. Through professional dialogue and group activities, colleagues drew on their collective expertise to solve problems, refine strategies and learn from one another. This collabor

Faith Last Friday was an INSET day, for many students and parents alike it's a mystery what happens on a Teacher training day. Planned activities vary, but it's an opportunity for staff to receive valuable CPD to help them in their roles in school. The day started with an opportunity for us to come together as a staff community, taking time to reflect on our shared purpose and values. Using the theme of 'What Autumn Teaches Us', we spent time in reflection and prayer, we con

RISE Up and Shine Riley Harris has come away with a Bronze medal in the National Boxing Championships. He is now 3rd place for his weight category in England. Well done Riley!

Learning What do Marcus Rashford, Dolly Parton, Emma Watson and Elton John have in common? Year 9 have been exploring how well-known figures can use their money, influence and public platforms to make a difference. As part of their recent English work, students have been researching philanthropic celebrities to create engaging biographies. Students have considered the people behind the fame, their chosen causes, and the ways in which their life experiences have influenced th

Learning How do writers make us believe in characters who exist only on a page? This week, Year 10 are looking beneath the surface as they explore how writers create convincing, rounded characters. They are considering how characters can have different sides to their personalities, including the facades they present to the world and what might be hidden underneath. Does a character really feel as confident as they appear? Why might someone hide their true thoughts or feelings

Learning Year 8 have been creative with their History Homework. They have been studying the English Civil War and were asked to make a board game and the results were very impressive. Games ranged from Monopoly, snakes and ladders to Cluedo. It was brilliant to see the effort and attitude that went into their homework!

Quest The U13 girls’ football team have made an excellent start to the East Northumberland 9-a-side league, showcasing some fantastic football, teamwork and determination throughout their opening fixtures. **Results so far:** St Benet Biscop 1–0 Dukes St Benet Biscop 2–2 Bede Academy St Benet Biscop 5–1 Newminster St Benet Biscop 2–0 Blyth Academy St Benet Biscop 0–2 Chantry A special mention must go to Evie Hall (Year 12), who has refereed all of the team’s matches, and Ava

Quest Our year 10 and and 12 Geographers had the luxury of a live broadcast lecture from Tim Marshall on Geopolitics and today's current affairs. Tim managed to cover historical perceptions of places, Russia past and present, conflict in the Middle East, superpowers China and USA and the rising influence of Geography on Artificial Intelligence. An enlightening and engaging lecture that left you wanting more time for questions at the end.

Learning Year 7 marked the 960th anniversary of Harold Godwinson’s death at the Battle of Hastings with a special online workshop hosted by the British Museum. Using the famous Bayeux Tapestry, which is visiting from Normandy this year, students explored the events of 1066 and discovered how this pivotal battle changed England, shaping our culture and language for centuries to come. Hosted by Claudia Winkleman, the live event brought history to life and linked perfectly with

RISE Up and Shine Year 10 student Luke Gibson has been selected for the Newcastle Red Bulls Pathway as a tight-head prop, an achievement comparable to county-level rugby. Luke secured his place after more than 400 Under-15 players, nominated by their schools and clubs, attended trials. This fantastic achievement reflects Luke’s commitment to our core values of excellence, resilience, integrity, respect and self-discipline. His dedication to training and continuous improvement

RISE Up and Shine Last week, we hosted RGS B team in the league. The game finished 4-1. Scorers were: Niall D, Jenson P, Lotana M and Aidan H. MoM = Cam L and Aidan H. Well done lads, keep up the good work!

Learning Our wonderful students in St Aidan's Centre have been investigating the surface area of irregular shapes! 🍃🔬 During their science lesson, our students focused on leaves, exploring their different shapes and sizes and investigating how to measure their surface area. 🌿 A fantastic hands-on opportunity to develop their observation, investigation and scientific skills while learning more about the natural world around us! Well done to everyone for their curiosity, ent