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Four schools in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle have been prioritised for the government’s School Rebuilding Programme.

The Education and Formation Mass is taking place at 6.00pm on Wednesday 13 July 2022 at St Mary’s Cathedral, Newcastle.

The National Catholic Leadership Programme is a course for headteachers of the future and starts this Autumn.

Each class from Nursery to Year 6 reflected on the Stations of the Cross and took inspiration from the artwork of Seiger Koder.

St Lawrence Byker share photos of their art competition to celebrate the Year of the Eucharist.

71 young people from our diocesan schools and parishes gathered with their family, friends, teachers and award leaders at the Hilton Hotel Gateshead on 13th March to receive and to celebrate their Pope John Paul II Awards. During the difficult period of Covid restrictions in both school and parish, they had dug deep and found the creativity and commitment to witness to their faith and serve others.

We are delighted that several headteachers took time recharge and reflect and joined us on our headteachers' retreat at Solberge Hall. A walk to The Lady Chapel at Osmotherley was enjoyed by all in the Spring sunshine.
Thank you to Father Shaun Purdy for his reflections.

It was wonderful to see so many of our young people doing great things in their schools, parishes and communities for the John Paul II Award. Mrs Mary Madziva gave an amazing keynote speech and the choir from Cardinal Hume Catholic School were amazing.

Year 6 class have been working towards their Faith in action pins and have recorded a hymn.

St Wilfrid's Primary School, Gateshead have shared some of their wonderful displays linked to 'The Year of Mark'.

Carmel Teacher Training Programme (CTTP) have announced a number of initiatives for individuals that are interested in a career in teaching or who have begun their initial teacher training degrees.

The children of St Aidan's Primary School, Wallsend have been reflecting on putting their own faith in action and have prepared some words around this year's Holocaust Memorial Day theme of 'One Day'.