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Celebrating Two Fantastic Terms Across BHCET
As we come to the end of another successful academic year, we are incredibly proud of everything our pupils, staff and wider school community have achieved over the past two terms. From inspiring classroom learning and creative projects to sporting success, educational visits, performances and community events, there has been so much to celebrate.
St Bede’s Festival Brings the Community Together
St Bede’s Catholic Primary School in Darlington was delighted to welcome families, friends and members of the local community to this year’s Bede’s Festival, which proved to be a tremendous success. The event was extremely well attended, with visitors enjoying a wide range of activities, entertainment and fundraising opportunities throughout the day. It was wonderful to see the school community come together and create such a positive and vibrant atmosphere.
KS2 Learn About Visual Impairment During Inspiring Guide Dogs Visit
Children in Lower Key Stage 2 at St Bede’s Catholic Primary School in Darlington enjoyed a fantastic afternoon learning about the challenges faced by people with visual impairments while also raising money for a great cause. The engaging activities helped pupils develop a greater understanding of accessibility, inclusion and the importance of supporting others.
St Bede’s Colour Run 2026 Brings a Splash of Colour and Community Spirit
St Bede’s Catholic Primary School in Darlington celebrated a vibrant and memorable Colour Run 2026, bringing together pupils, families, staff and supporters for a day filled with fun, laughter and colourful celebrations. The event proved to be a huge success, with participants enjoying an energetic atmosphere as they took part in the popular colour-themed run. Throughout the day, pupils were greeted with plenty of smiles, excitement and bursts of colour, creating lasting memories for everyone involved.
Year 6 Celebrate Faith and Friendship at YMT Festival
Year 6 pupils from St Bede’s Catholic Primary School in Darlington enjoyed a fantastic experience at the YMT Year 6 Festival, taking part in a day filled with music, reflection and celebration. The festival provided pupils with the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities, including singing, dancing, prayer and reflection.
LKS2 Athletics Success: A Proud Day for Our Pupils
Some children in Lower Key Stage 2 (LKS2) recently enjoyed a fantastic experience as they took part in an exciting athletics event. The children embraced the opportunity to get active, challenge themselves, and represent the school with pride. Taking part in a range of activities, they demonstrated great enthusiasm, determination, and teamwork throughout the event.
St Bede’s Celebrates Successful School Book Swap
St Bede’s Catholic Primary School in Darlington has been celebrating the success of its recent school book swap event, which brought pupils together to share stories, promote sustainability, and enjoy reading in a new way. The initiative gave children the chance to bring in books they had already enjoyed and exchange them for new ones to take home. The event proved to be a big hit, with pupils embracing the opportunity to discover different stories while passing on their own favourites to others.
Year 2 Shine at Hopetown in Darlington
Year 2 pupils at St Bede’s in Darlington delivered a confident and memorable performance during a special visit to Hopetown, Darlington, celebrating the birthday of railway pioneer George Stephenson. The event provided an exciting opportunity for children to bring their classroom learning to life in a real-world setting, surrounded by the historic locomotives that reflect Darlington’s rich railway heritage.
LKS2 Get Creative in DT
Our LKS2 pupils have been busy in DT this week, developing their food preparation skills and having lots of fun along the way! They practised important techniques such as the claw grip and bridge hold to cut safely, explored a variety of textures, smells and flavours while tasting healthy foods, and even had a go at peeling.
Year 6 End of SATs Celebration
Our Year 6 pupils celebrated the end of their SATs in style with a well-deserved treat—chosen by the children themselves! The afternoon was filled with fun and laughter as the children enjoyed an exciting water fight and a thrilling slip and slide. Despite the chilly weather, spirits were incredibly high, and everyone embraced the moment with huge smiles and plenty of energy.
Celebrating Creativity and Caring for Our Planet
We are incredibly proud of our LKS2 pupils who recently took part in Darlington Library’s competition to design posters encouraging everyone to protect and care for our planet. The competition was inspired by the inspiring work of Sir David Attenborough, in celebration of his special 100th birthday year. A huge congratulations goes to Ada in Year 4, whose outstanding poster was selected as one of the winning entries across Darlington! Her fantastic design will now be displayed in schools across the area, helping to spread an important message about looking after our environment.
Reception Celebrate the Month of Mary at St Bede’s
On 1st May, our Reception class at St Bede’s marked the beginning of the Month of Mary with a beautiful and reflective Celebration of the Word. During this special time, the children learned about the importance of Mary and her role in saying “yes” to God. They took part in a thoughtful activity, creating colourful flowers as a symbol of thanks to Mary for her loving “yes” and for bringing the gift of Jesus into the world.