Sporting Success for St John’s U13 Cricket Team
St John’s U13 cricket team produced a superb performance in the Cricket County Cup on Friday, delivering an outstanding all‑round display to secure progression to the next round. Batting first, St John’s were clinical with the bat, posting an impressive 174 runs from 20 overs. The strong total set the tone for the rest of the match and reflected the confidence and skill shown by the team throughout their innings.
Year 7 Auckland Project Visit Brings Geography Learning to Life
Year 7 pupils from St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College in Bishop Auckland recently enjoyed a valuable learning experience as part of their Geography studies, taking part in a visit to The Auckland Project. Mrs Swinbank and Miss Allaway accompanied class 7M on Friday’s visit, which linked directly to their current topic on Urban Regeneration. The pupils had the opportunity to bring their classroom learning to life by visiting Auckland Tower, Auckland Palace and the Faith Museum.
St John's Weekly News - 11 May 2026
Soar and Explore… Coming Soon at St John’s Catholic School, Bishop Auckland
St John’s Catholic School in Bishop Auckland is delighted to announce the upcoming launch of a brand new cultural enrichment initiative, Soar and Explore. This exciting new programme reflects our continued commitment to providing meaningful experiences beyond the classroom.
Year 7 Auckland Project Visit Inspires Learning at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form
St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form is proud to celebrate the first of our Year 7 Auckland Project visits, with 7A setting an excellent example during their recent trip to Auckland Palace. The students demonstrated outstanding conduct throughout the visit and fully immersed themselves in the “Awful Auckland” experience, where they explored the more challenging and not‑so‑pleasant aspects of Bishop Auckland’s history. This engaging approach allowed students to deepen their understanding of the past in a memorable and meaningful way.
Year 10 Mock Interviews Prepare Students for the Future at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form
St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form was delighted to welcome a wide range of professionals into school on Friday to support our Year 10 mock interviews, an important part of our careers education programme. All Year 10 students took part in the experience, meeting employers from a variety of industries. These included education providers, engineering firms, Bishop Auckland Council, and local independent companies. We were especially pleased to welcome several employers who are former students of St John’s, highlighting the strong and lasting links between the school and its wider community.
Sporting Success for St John’s Students at Durham School Golf Championships
St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form is proud to celebrate recent sporting success, as three of our students took part in the 2026 Durham School Golf Championships held at Beamish Park this week. The competition was very well attended, with an exceptionally high standard of play throughout the event. Representing St John’s were Sam Johnston, Sam Ramsey and Emmanuel Reed, who competed with confidence and enthusiasm.
St John's Weekly News - 5 May 2026
Sports Leaders Shine at Girls’ Football World Cup
The Girls’ Football World Cup was held at St John’s on Friday, welcoming teams from our local feeder primary schools for an exciting and enjoyable day of competition. The event provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen links within our wider school community while promoting participation in girls’ football.
St John's Weekly News - 27 April 2026
St John’s Turing Scheme Visit to Singapore 2026
A Journey of Learning, Culture and Global Ambition Our St John’s Turing Scheme group embarked on an unforgettable international learning journey as they set off for Singapore 2026, marking the start of an incredible week of exploration, discovery and personal growth.
