St Mary’s Catholic Primary School

Caring youngsters in Tyne and Wear have helped to generate more than £2,600 for charity through a series of fundraising events that they organised themselves.

A North Shields school has been commended by Ofsted inspectors for its ‘family feel’ and welcoming ethos. St Mary’s Catholic Primary in Cullercoats, which is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, also won praise for its pupils, whose behaviour was described as “exemplary”.

Budding artists took inspiration from around the globe when they showcased their talents at a Newcastle school’s annual Art Exhibition. Almost 200 children from Nursery to Year 6 took part in Big Art Week at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Cullercoats, where they enjoyed five days devoted to artistic expression and creativity.