St John's Weekly News - 8 December 2025
Spreading Kindness with Our Good Pud Awards
This December, we were delighted to bring back our Good Pud Awards, celebrating students who have been ‘caught’ showing kindness, compassion, and care.
St. John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College Awarded £80,000 Wolfson Foundation Grant to Transform Performing Arts Facilities
St. John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a grant of £80,000 from the Wolfson Foundation, an independent grant-making charity dedicated to supporting high-quality research and education. This significant funding will enable the school to undertake a major upgrade of its Performing Arts facilities and equipment, benefiting students, staff and the wider community.
Celebrating Success: Year 7 Students at St John’s, Bishop Auckland Join the Parallel Academy
In September, ten of our talented Year 7 students at St John’s Catholic School, Bishop Auckland were nominated to take part in an online assessment process for a place in the prestigious Parallel Academy. We are thrilled to share their names and celebrate their achievement:
Catholic Life Spotlight
We are so incredibly proud of Lola in Year 11 and Lucy in Year 9 for displaying our school virtues of Respect and Responsibility and the Catholic Social Teaching principles of Solidarity and Common Good through their volunteer work with the Poppy Appeal.
St John's Weekly News - 1 December 2025
Year 8 Shine at Young Enterprise Day at St John’s, Bishop Auckland
We recently held an exciting Year 8 Young Enterprise Day at St John’s Catholic School, Bishop Auckland, designed to encourage students to develop essential skills, work collaboratively, and explore future career opportunities.
Christmas Celebration 2025- Christmas at the Movies
St John’s, Bishop Auckland: Christmas Card Competition Winners Announced!
The festive season is in full swing at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Bishop Auckland, and we’re thrilled to share the results of our annual House Christmas Card Competition!
St John’s Year 9 Students Explore Creative Careers at Ushaw Historic House
On Tuesday, 30 of our Year 9 students had an inspiring opportunity to attend the Creative Careers Carousel at Ushaw Historic House, near Bishop Auckland. This event was designed to showcase the exciting possibilities within the creative industries and help students explore future career paths.
St John's Weekly News - 24 November 2025
Exploring Creative Futures – Performing Arts Careers at St. John’s
At St. John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College, we are passionate about nurturing talent and opening doors to exciting opportunities in the creative industries. This term, our Year 9 students took part in inspiring career-focused trips designed to broaden their horizons and inform their future choices.
