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WELCOME FROM OUR HEADTEACHER
MS L HOEY
This is a happy school where staff, children and parents genuinely feel like part of a family. Our cultural diversity is celebrated, our teaching is creative and energetic and staff share a sense of purpose, direction and responsibility. Our pupils are fantastic ambassadors for the school and show enthusiasm, sensitivity to others, individuality and a sense of pride in belonging to this school.
There's always something going on at St Catherine's and we urge you to visit our site regularly. Newsletters come out every 2 weeks and are archived here on the site for reference.
If you'd like to visit the school to find our more about this special place, please contact the school office by email or by calling the number at the bottom of the page.
Important Announcements
HALF TERM EVENTS
14th January: First Holy Communion session
22nd January: Reception and Year 6 heights and weights
23rd January: House Group morning – Sustainability
27th January: Year 6 Holocaust Assembly (9am, Sports Hall)
29th January: First Confession for Year 4 children (15:30)
30th January: Year 5 and Year 6 Theatre visit
2-6th February: Internet Safey week
9th February: Year 6 at St Mary's High School - Creative Writing and Charlie and Chocolate Factory Performance
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS INSPECTION | OCTOBER 2025
In October 2025, St Catherine’s was inspected by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate on behalf of the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle. We are delighted to share the official report, which recognises the strength of our Catholic life and mission, religious education, collective worship, and the caring, inclusive community at the heart of our school.
MISSION STATEMENT
LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE
AND SET THE WORLD ON FIRE
“You are the light of the world… let your light shine so others may see the good things you do and praise God.” Matthew 5:14–16
At St. Catherine’s, we shine bright by learning, loving, and caring in an environment where we feel safe, happy and confident. We believe everyone is special and made in God’s image. We help each other grow and share our gifts to make the world a better place.
We believe in:
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being kind, respectful, and fair to everyone (service)
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living like Jesus in and out of school (honesty)
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celebrating everyone’s achievements, big or small (inspire)
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nurturing our relationships with families, parish, and communities. (Nurturing)
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valuing our differences and learning from each other (Embracing)
We let our light shine brightly for all to see! Be who God wants us to be. Together, we can achieve and set the world on fire with kindness and faith.
