Little Shop of Horrors Wows Audiences at St John’s Catholic School
Students at St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College have enjoyed tremendous success with this year's production of Little Shop of Horrors, performing to more than 850 audience members across a series of performances. The production included two evening performances, a primary school matinee and a special performance for Year 6 pupils attending Induction Days.
St John’s Sixth Form Chemistry Students Celebrate Groundbreaking Tuberculosis Drug Research at the Royal Society
Students from St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College in Bishop Auckland have been celebrating the success of an extraordinary chemistry research project that saw them contribute to the development of potential new treatments for tuberculosis (TB) alongside leading university scientists.
St John's Weekly News - 6 July 2026
St John’s Students Celebrate Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Success
Students at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form in Bishop Auckland are celebrating the successful completion of both Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions, demonstrating resilience, teamwork and determination across some of the North East’s most scenic landscapes.
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Year 7 Students Explore High Force on Geography Field Trip
Year 7 students at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form in Bishop Auckland have enjoyed their first Geography field trip, with every tutor group visiting High Force in Middleton-in-Teesdale over the past month. The educational visits gave students the opportunity to learn more about one of the region’s most famous natural landmarks while developing their understanding of waterfalls, rock formations and the surrounding landscape.
St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form Celebrates Students at Third Annual Virtue Awards Evening
St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form proudly hosted its third annual Virtue Awards Evening on Thursday 26th June, recognising and celebrating the outstanding character of its students in a heartwarming and inspiring event. The awards evening honoured students for demonstrating key virtues at the heart of the school community, including respect, compassion, resilience, justice, honesty, self-belief, responsibility and confidence.
St John's Weekly News - 29 June 2026
Sporting Success at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form in Bishop Auckland
Students from St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form showcased outstanding talent and determination at the Year 9 and Year 10 District Athletics Competition, held in Shildon earlier this week. Representing their Bishop Auckland school with pride, pupils competed against other local schools across a range of track and field events. Their performances reflected both strong individual ability and excellent teamwork.
Silent Disco Reward Brings Energy and Joy to St John’s Students
Students at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form in Bishop Auckland enjoyed an unforgettable early end-of-term celebration with a lively silent disco reward event. Although there are still four weeks remaining in the academic year, staff organised the special treat to give pupils a well-earned break from assessments and an opportunity to relax, recharge, and create lasting memories with friends.
Year 7 Students Explore Faith and Diversity at the Auckland Project
Students from St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form in Bishop Auckland took part in an enriching educational visit to the Auckland Project, deepening their understanding of faith, history, and modern society.
St John's Weekly News - 22 June 2026
St John’s Crowned U15 Champions at BHCET Netball Tournament
Students from St John’s School & Sixth Form College delivered an outstanding performance at the BHCET Netball Tournament on Thursday 18 June, hosted by The English Martyrs School in Hartlepool. The tournament brought together teams from across the Trust to compete in U13 and U15 competitions, showcasing the strength of netball across BHCET schools.