Newcastle Cathedral hosts school leavers' services
First published on: 19th June 2025This week, we have had the privilege of welcoming school leavers to Newcastle Cathedral as they prepare to transition to their next school.
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Local schools experience interactive ‘Holy Week in a Morning’
First published on: 10th April 2025During Lent, local school children took part in an engaging morning of hands-on activities to learn more about the events of Holy Week.
School pupils call on adults to ‘stop chucking things away’
First published on: 26th March 2025Pupils at a church school in North Shields are urging grown ups to repair or reuse things instead of throwing them away – or if they can’t to recycle where possible.
Children create ‘lights of the world’ at eco-focused Christingle services
First published on: 23rd January 2025Newcastle Cathedral opened its doors to welcome more than 300 children from schools across the Diocese for its annual Christingle services.
‘It has been a privilege’ - A message of thanks from outgoing DDE Gill Booth
First published on: 19th December 2024Gill Booth, the outgoing leader of the diocesan education team has thanked pupils and staff for their hard work and dedication.
A whole community ’In Harmony’ for successful concert
First published on: 17th December 2024A concert which enabled young people to express their musical talents has been hailed a resounding success.
Praise from Ofsted as church school turns around fortunes
First published on: 16th December 2024A headteacher has praised the hard work of children, staff and families after his church school was praised by Ofsted inspectors.
Celebrations to mark the renaming of 177 year old Alnwick primary school
First published on: 11th October 2024School children to be joined by the Duke of Northumberland, Archdeacon of Lindisfarne and Mayor of Alnwick as they celebrate the renaming of 177 year old primary school in Alnwick.
New Diocesan Director of Education for church schools in Newcastle and Durham
First published on: 4th October 2024A new Diocesan Director of Education (DDE) to serve Church of England schools across both Newcastle and Durham dioceses has been appointed.
Sycamore Gap: One Year On
First published on: 27th September 2024Today, Friday 27 September, Bishop Helen-Ann joined school children from across the region at The Sill to mark one year since the Sycamore Gap tree was illegally felled.
Happy 1st Birthday Beyond Youth
First published on: 12th September 2024Last night, many people gathered together at Duke’s Secondary School in Ashington for an evening of celebration and reflection as Beyond Youth marked their first anniversary.
Church schools named ‘Schools of Sanctuary’ in North Tyneside
First published on: 7th August 2024Two church schools in North Tyneside have been awarded Schools of Sanctuary status – recognising their solidarity with and welcome for people seeking safety from war and persecution.
Holy Trinity Jesmond links with local schools through Lifepath
First published on: 8th July 2024160 Year 4 children, five primary schools, two days of drama, craft and prayer workshops and an insight into the life of St Aidan can only mean one thing: Lifepath returns to Holy Trinity Jesmond.
