St Cuthbert’s Celebrates the End of a Wonderful School Year
It was an emotional final day of the academic year at St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School in Crook as pupils, staff and families came together to celebrate another successful year of learning, growth and achievement. The end of the school year provides an opportunity to reflect on all that has been accomplished and to recognise the hard work, determination and kindness shown by our pupils throughout the year.
Year 6 Leavers Celebrate Their Journey at St Cuthbert’s
The St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School community recently gathered to celebrate the end of another successful school year and, in particular, to mark the journey of our Year 6 pupils as they prepare to move on to secondary school.
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Celebrating Two Fantastic Terms Across BHCET
As we come to the end of another successful academic year, we are incredibly proud of everything our pupils, staff and wider school community have achieved over the past two terms. From inspiring classroom learning and creative projects to sporting success, educational visits, performances and community events, there has been so much to celebrate.
Class 1 Enjoy Adventure-Filled Visit to Hamsterley Forest
Class 1 from St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School in Crook enjoyed a fantastic day of adventure during their visit to Hamsterley Forest. The children spent the day exploring the beautiful woodland setting while bringing some of their favourite stories to life.
Class 3 Steps Back in Time at Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum
Pupils from Class 3 at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School in Crook enjoyed an exciting educational visit to Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum today. The children spent the day exploring the historic site and learning about life during the Roman Empire. As part of their visit, they marched like Roman soldiers and discovered how people lived, worked and defended the frontier nearly 2,000 years ago.
Year 6 Completes Memorable Ford Castle Residential
Year 6 pupils from St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School in Crook have completed a fantastic residential visit to Ford Castle, packed with adventure, teamwork and new experiences. The residential got off to a flying start, with pupils taking on a challenge course, laser tag and disc golf. They also managed to enjoy England’s winning goal, adding to the excitement of an action-filled first day.
St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School Shines at Shildon Athletics Competition
St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School, Crook is celebrating a fantastic day of sporting success following a memorable performance at the Primary Schools Athletics Competition held at Shildon Stadium. Pupils from the school took part in a wide range of events, demonstrating not only their athletic ability but also their determination, teamwork and excellent sportsmanship. Staff praised every participant for representing the school with pride and enthusiasm throughout the day.
Year 5 Adventure at Hamsterley Forest
Our Year 5 pupils had a fantastic time taking part in the OAA Festival at Hamsterley Forest! Throughout the day, the children enjoyed a range of exciting outdoor activities, including den building, team challenges and learning important survival skills. It was wonderful to see them embracing the outdoors and making the most of such a unique experience.
Computing Fun in Class 1
Today, Class 1 had the exciting opportunity to use the Chromebooks as part of their learning. The children explored computer programming through a fun and engaging activity, playing a game featuring the Big Bad Wolf. As they worked through the challenges, they collaborated brilliantly, supporting each other to solve the puzzles and develop their problem-solving skills.
Science Comes to Life at St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School, Crook
Pupils at St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School in Crook enjoyed an exciting and memorable science experience during a special science show presented by the Royal Institution. The show captured the children’s imagination as they learned about nutrition, developing a better understanding of how food helps our bodies to grow, stay healthy and function well. Pupils were fully engaged throughout the session and enjoyed seeing scientific ideas brought to life in a fun and memorable way.
Year 4 Retreat Day
Our Year 4 pupils from St Cuthbert’s, Crook took part in a special retreat day at St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College, centred around the theme “Build a Better World.” During the visit, the children were invited to think carefully about how the values they learn in school can be lived out in everyday life. They moved thoughtfully between a range of prayer and reflection stations, each encouraging pupils to consider themes such as caring for others, belonging to a community and taking responsibility for the world around them.
A Dino‑Sized Start to the Term in Class 1
What an exciting way for Class 1 to start the new term — with a mystery and a very special visitor! When the children arrived at school, they were amazed to discover some very large and unusual footprints on the classroom floor. Next to the footprints was a box containing a special message, which we read together. The excitement only grew when we opened the box to find a brand‑new storybook… and six dinosaur eggs!