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.
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Golfers Shine at Darlington Golf Club
Our UKS2 pupils had a fantastic afternoon this week at Darlington Golf Club, taking part in an exciting and enriching golf experience. Throughout the session, the children enjoyed a range of practical workshops, developing their skills in putting, chipping and even taking on the challenge of long shots at the driving range. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they practised new techniques and embraced the sport with enthusiasm.
Year 3 Explore Music and Friendship
Our Year 3 pupils at St Bede’s have made a fantastic start to their new music unit all about friendship. This week, the children have been exploring the different musical notes featured in their song, including G, A, B, C and D. They enjoyed experimenting with these notes and beginning to understand how they come together to create melody.
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.