St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School

A group of pupils said au revoir to their Sandyford school and bonjour to a Continental adventure, when they crossed the Channel for a visit to France. The 28 Year 5 and 6 children from St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School first travelled to a destination known for its famous cheese, before exploring the sites of nearby Paris.

Rapunzel met Harry Potter when a Newcastle school celebrated this year’s World Book Day today (6 March). Children from Nursery to Year 6 arrived at St Catherine’s Catholic Primary in Sandyford sporting an array of different outfits, while staff at the school also came dressed for the occasion.

A GB athletics star has helped to raise money for a Newcastle school by putting the children through a series of fitness challenges.