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26 October 2026

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Marks Black History Month Through Art

Pupils at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School in Crook have been celebrating Black History Month through a range of creative art activities inspired by influential figures from history and the arts. Throughout the day, children explored the lives, achievements and impact of Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Kimmy Cantrell. As part of their learning, pupils created artwork inspired by these individuals while developing their understanding of their contributions and significance.

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20 October 2026

St Cuthbert’s Pupils Energised by Inspiring Science Show

Pupils at St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School in Crook enjoyed an exciting day of science as classes across the school took part in a spectacular science showcase led by Thomas from the Royal Institution for Science. The event brought science to life through a series of engaging demonstrations focusing on energy, movement and energy transfer. Children were captivated as they watched bubbles transform into fire, rockets launch through the air and a balloon helicopter take flight.

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20 October 2026

Sporting Success for St Cuthbert’s Pupils

There was plenty to celebrate for pupils at St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School in Crook following an impressive week of sporting success. The school’s girls’ team made a fantastic start to their league campaign on Wednesday evening, winning four out of their five matches. Throughout the competition, the girls demonstrated excellent teamwork, determination and sportsmanship, producing a series of strong performances to begin the season in style.

Image of St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School Marks World Mental Health Day Through Creativity and Self-Expression
9 October 2026

St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School Marks World Mental Health Day Through Creativity and Self-Expression

Pupils at St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School in Crook marked World Mental Health Day with a celebration of creativity, individuality and self-expression. Classes 3 and 4 explored their artistic talents by creating beautiful artwork inspired by Wassily Kandinsky. Class 3 experimented with pastels, while Class 4 produced colourful tissue paper circles, taking inspiration from the artist’s famous circular designs.

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15 September 2026

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Launches New Enrichment Activities for Pupils

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School in Crook is offering a range of enrichment activities designed to help children learn, play and grow together while building skills, confidence and friendships. The programme provides fun, active and engaging opportunities for pupils across different year groups, supporting both physical development and personal wellbeing.

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20 July 2026

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.

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15 July 2026

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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15 July 2026

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.

Image of Class 1 Enjoy Adventure-Filled Visit to Hamsterley Forest
9 July 2026

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.

Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum
6 July 2026

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.

Ford Castle Residential
6 July 2026

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.

Primary Schools Athletics Competition
23 June 2026

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.