A Great Start to Golf in PE
Class 3/4 enjoyed a brilliant first golf lesson during their PE session this week! The children approached the new sport with fantastic enthusiasm, showing great effort and determination as they learned the basic techniques.
Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday Card Competition
On 8th May 2026, the world will celebrate the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough, a true icon of nature, wildlife, and conservation. To mark this very special occasion, St Bede’s Darlington is delighted to be running a school‑wide creative competition for all our children.
Easter Cheer at St Bede’s
There was lots of excitement around school today as our Nursery children, dressed as little Easter bunnies, hopped from classroom to classroom delivering delicious chocolate Easter nests to teachers and staff.
Decorate an Egg Competition
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our Decorate an Egg Competition this year. We were absolutely overwhelmed by the fantastic number of entries and the incredible effort that went into each and every egg.
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Inspiring Futures: Aviation Careers Workshop for Year 5 and Year 6
Last week, we were delighted to welcome Stuie Ellerton, Director of SimFly Aviation Training, and his colleague into school to deliver an exciting aviation‑themed careers session for our Year 5 and Year 6 pupils. Stuie was once a pupil at St Bede’s himself, which made his journey even more relatable and inspiring for the children.
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A Fantastic Performance at the Darlington Primary School Swimming Gala!
We are incredibly proud of our amazing Year 5 and Year 6 children who represented St Bede’s so brilliantly at the Darlington Primary School Swimming Gala.
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What an Amazing Forest Friday!
Our Nursery children at St Bede’s enjoyed a truly wonderful Forest Friday. The morning was full of adventure, creativity, and plenty of outdoor learning.
Mini Vinnies Shine at the Trust St Patrick’s Day Celebration!
Our Mini Vinnies enjoyed a truly special day as they took part in a Trust‑led celebration for St Patrick’s Day — a wonderful opportunity to come together in faith, friendship and service.
Celebrating the Wonderful Achievements of Our Year 4 Pupils
At St Bede’s, we love recognising and celebrating the incredible things our pupils achieve both in and out of school. Over the past few weeks, our Year 4 children have shared some truly impressive accomplishments, and we couldn’t be prouder of each one of them.
Planting Hope: St Bede’s Children Embrace Outdoor Learning This Lent
Despite the chilly weather, we enjoyed the most wonderful lunchtime outdoors today at St Bede’s.
St Bede’s Choir Shines at the Darlington Mayor’s Song Contest!
A huge congratulations to our wonderful St Bede’s choir, who delivered an absolutely incredible performance of “Mother Knows Best” at the Darlington Mayor’s Song Contest last night! Their hard work and talent truly paid off as they were awarded a fantastic 2nd place!
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Congratulations, Holly!
A huge well done to Holly in Class 3/4, who recently took part in a football tournament in Gateshead. She showed fantastic effort and determination throughout the competition, and her team finished in the top three — an amazing achievement!