Final Day Festivities at St John’s: A Joyful End to the Term
College Enrichment Week: Hands-On Learning for Years 8, 9 & 10
During the final week of term, 230 students from Years 8, 9 and 10 had the fantastic opportunity to visit Bishop Auckland College for a series of exciting and highly practical enrichment sessions. This special day allowed our students to explore new skills, discover potential career pathways, and enjoy hands-on learning in professional environments.
A Joyful Celebration of Hope: St John’s Christmas Liturgies at St Mary’s Church
Today, our school community at St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College, Bishop Auckland, came together for one of the most treasured events of our Advent season—our annual Christmas liturgies, held at the beautiful St Mary’s Church.
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Christmas at the Movies: A Night of Festive Magic at St John’s
St John’s was transformed into a glittering celebration of all things festive and film‑inspired as we welcomed a sell‑out audience to Christmas at the Movies. It was an evening packed with sparkle, joy, and the unmistakable magic of Christmas classics brought to life through music, dance and poetry.
Celebrating Music, Community, and Kindness at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form
Last week at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form, our choir proudly competed in the Durham Music Service Secondary School Choir of the Year at Ushaw College, showcasing incredible confidence from 12 new members. While we didn’t win, we’re thrilled to perform at The Glasshouse in February as last year’s finalists.
St John's Weekly News - 15 December 2025
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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.
