St John’s Crowned Under 13s South West Durham Netball Champions
St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form in Bishop Auckland are proud to announce that their Under 13s netball teams have been named South West Durham Netball Tournament Champions. It was an outstanding day of competition for the school’s Year 8 Netball teams, who once again secured tournament success. Throughout the event, the students represented St John’s with pride, demonstrating excellent teamwork, strong practical skills and growing confidence with every match.
Leadership and Kindness on Display as St John’s Students Fundraise for Easter
Two students from St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form have shown outstanding generosity and leadership by helping to raise funds for more than 200 Easter eggs, which were distributed to Year 7 students this week. Sisters Destiny (Year 7) and Maya (Year 10) achieved this through their Royal Sapphire pageant journey, supported by Supportive Spaces, putting in significant effort to ensure every student in Year 7 received an Easter treat.
St John’s Students Shine at Durham Gala Theatre Drama Festival
Students from St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form in Bishop Auckland took to the stage with confidence this week as they performed at the Durham Gala Theatre as part of the second annual Schools Drama Festival.
St John's Weekly News - 30 March 2026
Catch Up With Life at St John’s – Your Weekly Roundup Is Here! From upcoming school events to important dates you won’t want to miss, this week’s St John’s newsletter is packed with everything you need to stay in the loop. Discover what students have been busy with, get a sneak peek at exciting activities on the horizon, and make sure your calendar is up to date with all the key reminders.
Empowering Future Innovators: St John’s Triumphs at the CyberFirst Girls Regional Finals
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding success of four of our Year 8 students from St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College, Bishop Auckland. A huge well‑done to Saule, Verity, Belle and Harini, who represented our school brilliantly at the CyberFirst Girls Competition Regional Finals, hosted at Sage UK.
A Spectacular Celebration of Talent: The Fourth Annual Jaquie Holloway Prize for Performing Arts at St John’s
What an incredible evening we have had for our fourth annual Jaquie Holloway Prize for Performing Arts. It was a truly inspiring event which showcased the absolutely amazing range and level of talent we have here at St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College. From our 12 finalists, each of whom performed with confidence, skill and passion, to our outstanding ensembles.
St John's Weekly News - 23 March 2026
Catch Up With Life at St John’s – Your Weekly Roundup Is Here! From upcoming school events to important dates you won’t want to miss, this week’s St John’s newsletter is packed with everything you need to stay in the loop. Discover what students have been busy with, get a sneak peek at exciting activities on the horizon, and make sure your calendar is up to date with all the key reminders.
St John’s Students Shine at Regional National Schools Badminton Championships in York
Students from St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College in Bishop Auckland once again demonstrated their talent and dedication as they travelled to York for the North East and Yorkshire regional finals of the National Schools Badminton Championships.
St John's Weekly News - 16 March 2026
Catch Up With Life at St John’s – Your Weekly Roundup Is Here! From upcoming school events to important dates you won’t want to miss, this week’s St John’s newsletter is packed with everything you need to stay in the loop. Discover what students have been busy with, get a sneak peek at exciting activities on the horizon, and make sure your calendar is up to date with all the key reminders.
Celebrating Musical Achievement at St John’s, Bishop Auckland
At St John’s in Bishop Auckland, we are incredibly proud of our students’ dedication to their musical studies. Playing an instrument takes commitment, perseverance and countless hours of practice — and this week, we are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of students who have demonstrated exactly that.
Celebrating the Joy of Reading at St John’s in Bishop Auckland
On Thursday, St John’s in Bishop Auckland celebrated the joy of reading and the power of stories to spark imagination, build empathy and bring our community together. At St John’s, we are passionate about fostering a lifelong love of reading — from diving into new worlds and exploring new perspectives to enjoying a peaceful moment with a great book.
St John’s Cast Visit Sunderland University for Little Shop of Horrors Experience
The principal cast of this year’s St John’s school production of Little Shop of Horrors had the fantastic opportunity to visit Sunderland University to watch their performance of the musical live on stage. This visit offered our cast a valuable chance to see the show brought to life, helping them develop their own characterisation, vocals and performance skills ahead of our school production.