Learning The Year 12 book group had their first meeting this week and it was a resounding thumbs up for Kafka's novella. One member started us off by saying 'I loved it!' The book prompted lots of discussion and everyone said although wasn't one they would have chosen, they all enjoyed it. We'll update you when the next book is chosen ...

Quest Last week, on 10th October, we supported World Mental Health Day with our first ever pop up voting station. Our 6th form Shine Ambassadors and RISE Role-Models invited all year groups to consider 'which activity of school life, best supports you in making healthy choices for your mind and body'. Students voted for either Assembly/Celebration of the Word, Lessons, Form Time or Retreats. 80% of students voted for Retreats. Considering Y7 enjoyed their first retreat on Fri

RISE Up and Shine The year 8 boys rugby team recently attended a Rugby League Training Festival at Kingston Park Stadium with a number of other school from across the region. The boys mixed with other schools to practice the rugby league skills of tackling, playing the ball and and passing. All students showed respect in happily mixing with other players and listening to the coaches. The whole team showed a lot of resilience in the tackles they faced from experienced playe

Learning Year 11 have been making the most of the GCSE History revision sessions offered on a Tuesday lunchtime, and after school on a Wednesday in the run up to the October assessment week. Keep up the hard work!

RISE Up and Shine Jill Sandeman our Educational Psychologist shares top tips on how to support young people coping with the emotions that anxiety can bring.

Learning Members of the monster maker’s club took a break from designing their own monsters and props to experience up close one of the universe’s greatest monsters, a Dalek! They took turns to get inside, have the top put on and operate the screen accurate replica prop complete with that unmistakable modulating robotic voice and flashing dome lights. The prop was built by Mr Phillips utilising the technologies and tools available to students in the DT department.

Learning 10Y3 have been impressing in their English Language lessons this month. They have been exploring how writers structure stories to build suspense and tension and have studied extracts from 'Jaws', 'The Life of Pi' and 'Jane Eyre'. They have risen up and quickly got to grips with new terminology such as in media res and deus ex machina and have shown a secure understanding of how to structure GCSE responses. If you're a Year 10 parent or carer hearing the 'Jaws' dur du

RISE Up and Shine Congratulations to the following students on being selected for the ENBSFA U15 Girls football squad season 2025-6, following their successful trials: Poppy Ruffle Lois Beattie Tilly Coombs Sophie Scott We look forward to hearing how they get on throughout the season.

RISE Up and Shine Congratulations to the following students on being selected for the ENBSFA U13 Girls football squad season 2025-6, following their successful trials: Lucy Heatley Ava Graham Mya Swann We look forward to hearing how they get on throughout the season.

Learning Congratulations to the following humanities Subject Ambassadors, these pupils play a pivotal role in the review of the curriculum, raising of awareness and helping to promote a love of learning in Geography and History. They will also support their peers, and take an active role in developing enrichment opportunities. Geography Ambassadors are : Joy Kamara, Ethan Graham, Mahtab Shergill, Evan Johnson, James Gunnel and Layla Air. History Ambassadors are: Matteo Lee

RISE Up and Shine U13 football team made a great start to the league campaign with a 1-1 draw vs a very strong Bede Academy team. Henry M scores the only goal and was POM! They then beat Bedlington Academy 6-0, goal scorers were: Henry M (2), Luca T, Tommy H and Matthew S. POM was Lucy H with multiple assists. Great start!

RISE Up and Shine Recently, we've been running small Attendance Workshops for selected students, led by our Educational Welfare Officer...

RISE Up and Shine On Monday, we were thrilled to open our doors to a fantastic turnout of prospective students, parents, and carers for...

Learning Say "salve" to lunchtime Latin club! Once a week, a curious group of KS4 students journey 2000 years into the past to explore...

Faith During the Geography field work, we were greeted by a filth of Starlings eager to join in with our lunchtime snacks. The year 11...

Learning Year 7 students have been learning basic food technology skills that will help them become a whizz in the kitchen. They have...

Quest Our Year 11 geographers conducted their fieldwork enquiries this week, they gathered data contrasting housing quality in different...

RISE Up and Shine Today we celebrating the incredible work of our Learning Support Assistants. They provide invaluable support to our...

RISE Up and Shine We are delighted to welcome Mrs Ridley to St Benet Biscop, as our new Wellbeing lead. With over 23 years of experience...

Learning On Thursday, September 18th, the Prevention Through Education Team from Northumbria Police visited our school to deliver a...