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!
CAFOD Visit and Our Big Lent Walk at St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School, Crook
We were delighted to welcome Mrs Whitfield to St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School in Crook. Visiting as a representative of CAFOD, she spoke to our pupils about how each of us can help grow God’s love in our world through kindness, compassion, and practical action.
A Fantastic Spring Adventure at Hardwick Park
What a fantastic day our children had on their visit to Hardwick Park! Class groups enjoyed a fun and engaging springtime workshop, where they explored nature, learned about seasonal changes, and discovered the beauty of the outdoors. After the workshop, the children spent time exploring the grounds, taking in the fresh air, the wildlife, and the many natural treasures the park has to offer. They even gathered some special treasures to bring back to school, ready to inspire future learning.
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Year 4 Enjoy a Fantastic Science Experience at St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College!
Our Year 4 pupils had a fantastic time visiting St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College ! They took part in an exciting Science lesson where they explored different liquids and tested whether they were acids or alkalis using real scientific equipment. Well done, Year 4 — you represented St Cuthbert’s brilliantly!
World Book Day Celebrations Shine at St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School, Crook!
What a wonderful day—and week—it has been across our school community. Our celebrations have been filled with creativity, imagination, reading joy, and enrichment opportunities that we know our children will remember for a long time. This year’s World Book Day at St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School in Crook has been one to remember! Pupils across the school took part in a wide variety of activities designed to inspire a lifelong love of reading.
St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School, Crook, Celebrates World Book Day 2026!
We are excited to announce that St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School, located in Crook, will be celebrating World Book Day on Thursday, March 5th! This special event is a fantastic opportunity for our school community to come together and celebrate reading, creativity, and the magic of storytelling.
A Wonderful End to Reading Week at St Cuthbert’s!
What a lovely morning we’ve had bringing our Reading Week to a close here at St Cuthbert’s. It was fantastic to welcome so many families into school, and we’re grateful to everyone who joined us—your involvement always makes these events extra special.
Solar for Schools Assembly at St Cuthbert’s, Crook
St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School in Crook welcomed Wendy from Solar for Schools for a very special whole‑school assembly. This exciting session introduced our pupils to the world of renewable energy and helped them understand how solar power can make a positive difference to our planet.