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6th March News from our Parish Schools

3 days ago

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

https://stjosephsgilesgate.bwcet.com/

We would like to thank all the children and families for the amazing costumes, outfits and Shoebox Story competition entries for World Book Day. It was a fantastic day, and it showed the creativity and imagination the children learn from reading. Everyone enjoyed celebrating books together.

The children in Years 3 and 4 will be attending Mass in church at 10am on Wednesday, 11^th March. All families and friends are welcome to attend.

On Thursday 12^th March at 9am EYFS have a ‘Stay and Discover Number’ event. This is a parent and pupil session. Also, on Thursday 12^th March, we are hosting a ‘Somone Special Mother's Day Celebration’ event in the school hall at 2.30pm. There will be a special performance from St. Joseph's School Choir. We look forward to seeing you all.

St Godric's Catholic Primary School

https://stgodricsdurham.bwcet.com/

It’s been lovely to see everyone back in school after the half‑term break, especially with a bit of sunshine to brighten the week! This Sunday at 9am, we welcome our children preparing for their First Holy Communion to Mass.

Looking ahead, our next Nursery Open Morning will take place at 10am on Wednesday 11^th March. If you or anyone you know has a child aged 3 or nearly 3, we’d be delighted to meet you. Our new Nursery cohort will join us after Easter.

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

https://stthomasmorebelmont.bwcet.com/

We are delighted to share the exciting news that we have secured our school visit to the Houses of Parliament for this year. Our Year 5 and 6 children will travel to London on 12^th June to enjoy a guided tour of Parliament, see Buckingham Palace, and take in some of the other iconic sights of our capital city. This is always a memorable opportunity for our pupils to deepen their understanding of democracy and British heritage.

We are also offering tours of our school and nursery for families with children who will be turning three in the next year. Spaces are filling up quickly, so we encourage families to get in touch soon if they would like to join our nurturing early years.

St Leonard's Catholic Secondary School

https://stleonardsdurham.bwcet.com/

On Friday 20^th February members of our Faith in Action group walked to Melbury Court Care Home to spend the morning with some new friends. Our pupils worked hard to prepare prizes, activities, rehearsed a sing along as well as creating 'goodie bags' for every resident in the home. It was lovely to see our pupils putting their faith into action and spreading messages of hope and faith at the start of Lent. Photos can be found on our social media pages.

20th February News from our Parish Schools

Feb 20

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

https://stjosephsgilesgate.bwcet.com/

As we reach the half term break, we would like to take a moment to express our thanks to the school and parish community. It is through this shared effort and strong sense of community that our school continues to thrive.

We are incredibly proud of the children and what they have achieved over the past few weeks.

Loving God, We thank you for this gift of this half term break.

Keep our children safe in all they do.

Bless their laughter and help them rest.

May they return refreshed , grateful for your love, and ready to grow in kindness and faith. Amen

St Godric's Catholic Primary School

https://stgodricsdurham.bwcet.com/

As we come to the end of this term, we offer our sincere thanks to all families and parishioners for your continued support. As always, the children have been a joy, working hard with great enthusiasm. I think they are certainly ready for a break!

We wish everyone a peaceful and restful half-term break and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

https://stthomasmorebelmont.bwcet.com/

St Leonard's Catholic Secondary School

https://stleonardsdurham.bwcet.com/

We have recently received a letter from the Secretary of State for Education recognising the work of our school. This acknowledgement reflects the dedication of our staff and pupils, and we are grateful for the continued support of our school community.

13th February News from our Parish Schools

Feb 13

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

https://stjosephsgilesgate.bwcet.com/

On Monday 16^th February, the Mini Police will be in school working with Year 5 and 6 to achieve their Commissioner’s' Gold Shield. On Tuesday 17^th February the children will enjoy a Pancake Day Celebration for lunch. On Wednesday 18^th February, the Whole School will be attending Ash Wednesday Mass in church at 10am. All families and friends are welcome to attend.

On Friday 20^th February we would like to invite friends and families to the end of term Celebration Assembly in the school hall at 2.30pm

As we come to the end of this half term, we would like to take a moment to thank everyone for their continued support, encouragement and contribution to our school. This term has been filled with learning, growth and lots of memorable experiences for our children and we look forward to the next term.

St Godric's Catholic Primary School

https://stgodricsdurham.bwcet.com/

During Children’s Mental Health Week, we took time to reflect on the many ways we belong — to God’s family, to our families at home, and to our school family — recognising how each one surrounds us with love, support, and a sense of being truly valued.’

Friends of St. Godric’s - St. Godric's school will be holding a coffee morning in the school hall from 9am on Friday 20^th February to raise money for Team Solan, a County Durham based charity that helps to improve the quality of life of children and adults who have been affected by a cancer diagnosis or bereavement. Parishioners are welcome for a cuppa and a chat. Cake donations (nut free) on the day are very welcome! For more information, please contact friendsofstgodrics@gmail.com.

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

https://stthomasmorebelmont.bwcet.com/

St Leonard's Catholic Secondary School

https://stleonardsdurham.bwcet.com/