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Inspiring Visit from Thera
Quest Students in Years 7–10 and our Sixth Form had the privilege of attending a special event with Thera, a young artist with a powerful...
Oct 3, 20251 min read


St Benet Biscop Library Monitors
RISE Up and Shine Our Year 7 school library monitors were fantastic last academic year. They sorted books in to genres, helped to tidy...
Sep 30, 20251 min read


Wellbeing Hub Webinar 22nd October
RISE Up and Shine A guide to to help parents navigate the fine line between letting teenagers go and keeping them safe....
Sep 26, 20251 min read


New Lunchtime Club Launched
Learning The new Monster makers Club launched on Sept 23rd with students getting an insight to the process of creature and prop design...
Sep 26, 20251 min read


The Learning Never Stops... Update on This Term's Staff Professional Development
Learning The talented staff at St Benet Biscop are committed to their own professional development and this year's calendar of learning...
Sep 26, 20251 min read


Quest: A Parent's Quide to Conquering Year 11
Learning Year 11 can be a tricky time for everyone involved, and we welcomed a hall full of Year 11s and their families on our annual...
Sep 26, 20251 min read


Homework Done, Lunchtime Won: How Students Are Using Their Time Wisely
Learning Students have been taking advantage of our homework club and lunchtimes have been busy over the past week. A wide range of...
Sep 26, 20251 min read


Year 7 Introduce Themselves in Style
Quest Year 7 wrote some exceptional poems exploring their roots, faith and dreams for the future. One standout effort was by Sophie...
Sep 26, 20251 min read


8B Form Assembly
RISE Up and Shine Last week, our students in 8B gathered for an inspiring Celebration of the Word focused on the theme of resilience. In...
Sep 26, 20251 min read


A Talented Writer in Year 9
Learning We’re excited to celebrate a fantastic achievement by one of our students! Lacey-Mae Morton, aged 13, from St Benet Biscop...
Sep 26, 20251 min read


On a quest for a perfect book
Quest Our Year 12 book club readers are about to start reading 'The Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka for their first meeting in October. It...
Sep 26, 20251 min read


Superstar Sixth Formers
Learning Our Year 12 A level English Language students have certainly risen up and shone in their first two weeks of the course. Every...
Sep 22, 20251 min read


On The Ball: Theo Benjamin Represents NUFC Academy
RISE Up and Shine Congratulations to Year 11 student Theo Benjamin on being selected to play in the NUFC Academy team last weekend at the...
Sep 22, 20251 min read


MANGA Club In The Library
Learning Graphic and Manga books have become so popular among our KS3 students that we decided to start a Manga club every Wednesday...
Sep 22, 20251 min read


Summer Reading Transition Project: Sparking a Love for Books in Year 7s and Year 8s
Learning This summer, our new Year 7 and current Year 8 students embarked on an exciting reading adventure as part of our Summer Reading...
Sep 22, 20251 min read


Year 8 Form Class Build Their Sense of Community and Belonging
RISE Up and Shine Last week Year 8 were reflecting and creating a sense of community by contributing to our Form's Sacred Space which is...
Sep 22, 20251 min read


Rock of Ages The Musical
RISE Up and Shine Rehearsals for Rock of Ages have started with a bang this week! The students auditioned before the summer and have been...
Sep 9, 20251 min read


Board Game Club: Where Friendships and Fair Play Flourish
RISE Up and Shine Every Wednesday lunchtime, Mr Floyd’s classroom becomes a lively space full of games, laughter, and friendly...
Sep 9, 20251 min read


Deputy Headteacher
RISE Up and Shine I am delighted to introduce myself as the new Deputy Headteacher at St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy. With over 12...
Sep 9, 20251 min read


Faith, Friendship and Belonging
Faith On their Spirituality Drop Down Day before the summer, 10B reflected on themselves both as individuals and integral parts of the...
Sep 9, 20251 min read
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