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St John's Sixth Form Student's at train station
20 February 2026

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 in Peru
13 February 2026

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 Turing Trip to Geneva
28 January 2026

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.