St. Bede’s Crowned Regional Choir of the Year 2026!
Today at The Glasshouse in Gateshead, Mrs Derbyshire and her amazing choir delivered a truly outstanding performance and have been officially crowned Regional Choir of the Year 2026! Their hard work, passion, and stunning vocals completely blew us away.
Hands-On Geologists! Class 3/4 Dig Into Their New ‘Rocks’ Topic
Class 3/4 at St Bede’s Catholic Primary School in Darlington launched their new Science topic, ‘Rocks’, this week — and what an exciting start it has been! Stepping into the shoes of real geologists, the children explored a wide range of rock samples and began investigating how different types of rocks are formed.
Investigators in Action: Year 5 Shine in Their Mini Police Session
Year 5 at St Bede’s Catholic Primary School in Darlington enjoyed an exciting second visit from the Mini Police this week — and the session was a real eye‑opener into the world of crime investigation and community safety.
Year 2 Bring Stories to Life Through Art
This week, our Year 2 artists at St. Bede’s Catholic Primary School have been joyfully exploring the expressive power of brushstrokes as part of their painting unit.
KS1 Local Area Fieldwork Walk
This week, our KS1 children at St. Bede’s Catholic Primary School enjoyed a fantastic local area fieldwork walk as part of their geography learning. Equipped with special spotting sheets, the children explored their surroundings and identified eight different human and physical features — from buildings and bridges to trees and rivers.
Year 3 Dive Into Printmaking Techniques!
Year 3 at St. Bede’s Catholic Primary School have had a fantastic start to their new printmaking unit! This week, pupils explored a range of experimental mark‑making techniques using rollers and paint, discovering how different movements can create unique textures and artistic effects.
Exploring Magnets and Forces in Class 3/4
This week, Class 3/4 completed their learning on magnets and forces with a series of exciting hands-on challenges!
A Wonderful Day at Beamish Museum for St. Bede’s Key Stage 1 Pupils
St. Bede’s Key Stage 1 pupils enjoyed an unforgettable educational trip to Beamish Museum, perfectly complementing their history topic, Toys Through Time. This exciting visit gave our young learners the chance to step back in time and discover how toys—and childhood play—have changed throughout history.
Year 5 Residential at Emmaus Youth Village: A Journey of Faith and Friendship
Year 5 pupils from St Bede’s Catholic Primary School recently embarked on a residential trip to Emmaus Youth Village, where they experienced a journey of faith, friendship, and personal growth. Set in the peaceful countryside, the children took part in a variety of activities designed to encourage teamwork, reflection, and spiritual development. A key focus of the trip was exploring the stories of St. Paul and learning how they could be a ‘living hope’ in their own lives.
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Families Celebrate the Joy of Reading at St. Bede’s
Our Key Stage 1 classrooms were filled with excitement as St. Bede’s welcomed parents for a special Stay and Read session—a wonderful event dedicated to celebrating the joy of reading and writing together.