Parish schools

Parish News and Announcements

Youth section on website

Oct 26

There is now a youth section on the website collating information on Children's Liturgy, Parish schools and our Parish youth group.

24th October News from our Parish Schools

Oct 24

Parish School pages on our website

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

https://stjosephsgilesgate.bwcet.com/

St Joseph's School would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and extend warm wishes to all our friends and families.

It has been a busy term, filled with learning, growth and many moments have reminded us of the strength of our school community. We are especially grateful for the way our pupils have embraced their learning and cared for one another and lived out our Gospel values each day. From collective worships in school and support to our charitable projects, we have seen faith in action in so many ways. Thank you once again for your support and trust and we look forward to welcoming all of the children back for a new exciting term.

Loving God

Thank you for this time of rest.

Watch over us and keep us safe wherever we go.

Bless our families and friends,

and help us to return refreshed and ready to learn.

May we always walk in your light and love.

Amen

St Godric's Catholic Primary School

https://stgodricsdurham.bwcet.com/

We have had such a lovely start to the school year, and it is hard to believe the first half term is already over! The children have settled in so well, worked hard and brought so much joy and energy to school life - living out the school mission to be the light.

A big thank you to all our wonderful staff for their continued dedication, care and hard work. We are really proud of everything the children have achieved and so grateful for the support of our parish family. We hope everyone enjoys a fun, restful and well-deserved half-term break! Mrs Bridon

Our next Y4 Sacramental preparation Mass takes place at 9am Sunday 2^nd November in St. Godric’s Church. The theme for this Mass is Baptismal renewal. We then have our next session on Wed 5^th November 3.15-4.30pm.

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

https://stthomasmorebelmont.bwcet.com/

St. Thomas More School are still seeking some volunteers, amongst our catechists or parishioners, to help run some sessions to Year 4, ahead of their First Holy Communion Preparation. These sessions would be run every few weeks, after school, from 3:30pm until 4:30pm.

Please contact the school office if you can help.

St Leonard's Catholic Secondary School

https://stleonardsdurham.bwcet.com/

Year 7 Mass of Welcome: We had a wonderful celebration on Thursday 23^rd October. at 6pm at St. Joseph’s Church, Gilesgate. More information will be shared on our social media and via Arbor to our Year 7 families.

19th October News from our Parish Schools

Oct 19

Parish School pages on our website

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

https://stjosephsgilesgate.bwcet.com/

On Wednesday 22^nd October the children will be attending church at 10am for a Whole School Mass. All friends and families are welcome to attend.

On Friday 24th October we will be ending our Autumn half term with a ' Be the light' disco in school. It will start at 3.30pm- 5.30pm. The children can bring clothes to change into, and tickets will be available to buy from the office.

Food and refreshments will be available to buy at the event.

St Godric's Catholic Primary School

https://stgodricsdurham.bwcet.com/

We have our Y4 Mini Vinnie Commissioning prayer service at 2.30pm on Monday 20^th October. Any parishioners who would like to join us, would be very welcome.

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

https://stthomasmorebelmont.bwcet.com/

The idea behind them is to extend the children's learning and knowledge (from what they learn in the school curriculum) about the blessed Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Please contact St. Thomas More school office, for more information, or if you think you could assist.

We look forward to seeing our previous students, at the Year 7 St. Leonard's Welcome Mass. This will take place on Thursday 23^rd October at 6pm in St. Joseph's Church. We hope our children and families can join us at this, always lovely, celebration.

Finally, the friends of St. Thomas More are hosting a candy floss and toffee apple making session and a Halloween Disco on Tuesday 21^st and Thursday 23^rd October. We're so lucky to have the wonderful support of these families, on the PTA, who can help organise and run these exciting activities. We always need the additional support and implore anyone, who can give up a little bit of time to support our school, to get in contact with our PTA chair or the school office.

St Leonard's Catholic Secondary School

https://stleonardsdurham.bwcet.com/

Year 7 Mass of Welcome: We will be celebrating all our Year 7 pupils at our annual Mass of Welcome, on Thursday 23^rd October. Mass will take place at 6pm at St. Joseph’s Church, Gilesgate. More information will be shared on our social media and via Arbor to our Year 7 families.