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 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.
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.
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 National Year of Reading: Love Your Library Month at St John’s
February’s Love Your Library Month brought an exciting buzz to St John’s Catholic Secondary School and Sixth Form, with students across all year groups diving into reading activities, competitions and creative challenges. We were truly blown away by the quality of the entries submitted—proof that our students have an incredible imagination and a genuine passion for books.
St John’s Student Librarians Enjoy Magical Matilda‑Inspired Reward Day
Student librarians at St John’s Catholic School in Bishop Auckland were treated to a truly magical celebration this week as part of their successful Key Fund project, transforming the LRC into a literary‑themed dining experience inspired by Roald Dahl’s Matilda. As part of their reward day, the students enjoyed an imaginative cinematic dining experience that brought the beloved story to life through food, creativity, and a shared love of reading.
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Sporting Success at St John’s, Bishop Auckland
A huge congratulations to our Year 8 and Year 9 girls’ netball teams, who delivered an outstanding performance at the Regional Schools Netball Tournament held at Sports Central yesterday. The team secured an impressive 3rd place, finishing just behind Barnard Castle and Dame Allan’s School.
St John’s Bishop Auckland Celebrates a Fantastic Start to the Netball Season
The netball season is off to an outstanding start for our Year 7 and Year 8 teams at St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College, Bishop Auckland. Our students recently travelled to Teesdale for their first fixtures of the year, competing against both Staindrop and Teesdale School — and they delivered some brilliant results.