St John’s Launches “Soar and Explore” to Expand Cultural Enrichment Opportunities
St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College has unveiled an exciting new initiative designed to enhance its enrichment programme and broaden students’ cultural experiences. The newly launched “Soar and Explore” programme aims to provide more opportunities for travel, learning, and global awareness across all year groups. The initiative has been developed in response to feedback from parents, carers, and students, with a clear focus on strengthening the school’s cultural enrichment provision and expanding access to international and educational visits.
Year 7 Students Explore Art and Local Heritage at The Auckland Project
Students from St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College enjoyed an inspiring morning of creativity and discovery as part of their ongoing enrichment programme, with Class 7O visiting The Auckland Project. The educational visit gave students the opportunity to explore the Mining Art Gallery, where they engaged with artwork reflecting the region’s rich mining heritage. Through this experience, students deepened their understanding of local history while developing their appreciation for art.
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.
Sixth Form Theatre Trip to York: A Day of Culture, Creativity and Conversation
Our St John’s Sixth Form students enjoyed an unforgettable cultural experience this week as our Performing Arts and Art groups travelled to the historic city of York for a day filled with creativity, inspiration, and powerful theatre.
St John’s Sixth Form Launches 2027 Peru Expedition: A Life‑Changing Opportunity for Students
This week, excitement filled the room as more than 100 Year 11 and Year 12 students gathered for the official launch of the well‑established St John’s Sixth Form charitable expedition to Peru. This remarkable project—running every two years since 2009—continues to be one of the most transformative experiences offered to our students. Joe Plumb, long‑standing leader of the initiative, delivered an inspiring introduction to the aims and vision of the expedition, outlining what students can expect from the 2027 journey and why the project remains such an important part of St John’s Sixth Form life.
St John’s Students Enjoy an Unforgettable Turing Scheme Experience to Geneva
This week, a group of enthusiastic Year 8 students from St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College, Bishop Auckland, took part in a truly enriching international experience through the Turing Scheme. Their visit to Geneva offered an exciting blend of science, global cooperation and cultural discovery — bringing classroom learning to life in remarkable ways.