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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School



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

On Friday 20th 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


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 20th 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



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 12th 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




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.




 

 

 

 

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School



This week our school will be taking part in Children's Mental Health Week and we will be talking, listening and learning how to support each other and ourselves.

On Tuesday 10th February, the children will be hosting a Safer Internet Day Assembly in the school hall at 2.45pm. All families and friends are welcome to attend.


On Wednesday 11th February, the children in Year 5 and 6 will be attending Mass in church at 10am.  All families and friends are welcome to attend.


Change of Date - Please be aware that the Explanation Mass for the children receiving their First Holy Communion will now take place on Sunday 15th February at 3pm at St. Joseph's Church, Gilesgate. This new date replaces the previously scheduled Mass on Sunday 1st February. We look forward to coming together to celebrate this special preparation Mass.

 

 

 

St Godric's Catholic Primary School


Un fantastique Vendredi Français!  On Friday, the children all enjoyed a French-themed afternoon. They took part in a quiz, practised speaking French and tasted some delicious French food, giving everyone a chance to learn and enjoy a little bit of French culture together.

Children’s Mental Health Week - This year’s theme is ‘This Is My Place’ and throughout next week, we will explore the importance of belonging, for our mental health and wellbeing.  Look out for our photos and videos on our new Instagram and Facebook accounts:

Instagram: stgodricsdurham  Facebook: St. Godric’s Catholic Primary and Nursery School

 

 

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School



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 12th 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




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.




 

 

 

 

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School



On Monday 2nd February, the Mini Police will be talking to Year 5 and 6 in school. The scheme is designed to give children the opportunity to learn about their safety, their role within their community, and how the police work to keep them safe.


On Wednesday 4th February, the children in Year 3 and 4 will be attending Mass in church at 10am.  All families and friends are welcome to attend. 


Also on Wednesday 4th February the Scholastic Book Fair will arrive in school. This is a pop-up celebration of reading that puts the very best of books in full view for the children to choose from and purchase. The book fair will be in school until Wednesday 11th February, so pop in before or after school to browse the wonderful range of books. 

 

 

 

St Godric's Catholic Primary School


Change of Date Please be aware that the Explanation Mass for all Y4 children will now take place on Sunday 15th  February at 3pm at St Joseph’s Church, Gilesgate. This new date replaces the previously scheduled Mass on Sunday 1st February.   We look forward to coming together as our three cluster primary schools to celebrate this special preparation Mass.

 

Holocaust Memorial Day - This week, during our KS2 Celebration of the Word, we gathered in prayer and quiet reflection to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. Together, we paused to remember those who suffered and to reflect on the importance of standing up for the dignity of every person.

We linked our time of prayer to the Catholic Social Teaching principle of Human Dignity, reminding our children that each person is created in the image of God and deserving of respect, compassion and kindness. Our reflection encouraged pupils to think about how they can bring God’s light into the world through small, everyday acts of care for others.

 

 

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School



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 12th 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 setting.


Note from the Friends of St. Godric’s School 

The Friends of St. Godric's School have a good range of generic pre-loved uniform items - mainly grey uniform such as trousers, skirts, pinafores, some white polo t-shirts and some maroon/burgundy cardigans and jumpers.

If any schools or organisations could make use of a selection of these items, please email friendsofstgodrics@gmail.com.



St Leonard's Catholic Secondary School




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.




 
About Us 

The parish of the Durham Martyrs incorporates the Catholic churches of Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric, St Bede and St Joseph (Gilesgate) in Durham City. We are part of the Finchale Partnership and based within the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

Addressess

St. Bede,

St Godric's RC Primary School,

Carrhouse Drive,

Durham

DH1 5LZ 

Our Lady of Mercy

and St Godric

Castle Chare
Durham
DH1 4RA

St Joseph

Mill Lane
Durham
DH1 2JG

Contact 

Marjorie, the Parish Secretary's working hours are 8:30am -4:00pm Tues - Fri. If you email outside these hours you will receive a response when Marjorie is back in the office. 

Landline : 0191 3843810

Mobile: 07483 369 561

​durham.martyrs@diocesehn.org.uk

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