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At 7am on Saturday 4th July, 19 students set off on their Gold Duke of Edinburgh assessed expedition, ready to tackle four days of walking, camping and carrying everything they needed on their backs. By 4pm on Tuesday 7th July, every student had completed the expedition, covering more than 50km and taking another major step towards achieving their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. Although the expedition took place in July, the weather clearly had not checked the calendar. Over t

This July, the Art department's end of year exhibition celebrated the creative talents of Year 11 and Year 13 students who studied Art, Ceramics or Textiles. A selection of final pieces from Component 1 and Component 2 were displayed across the department, covering a range of disciplines from ceramics to constructed garments and oil paintings. Themes are always wide ranging, and it was great to showcase student work collectively. The work will be displayed into the start of t

After months of hard work, this July Sacred Heart students performed a remarkable adaption of hit musical ‘Sister Act’ to sold out audiences. The story follows the young Deloris Van Cartier, an aspiring showgirl, who finds herself in a quandary after witnessing a gruesome murder. As a result, she is placed in protective custody and is relocated to the one place no one would ever dare to look: a convent. Disguised as a nun, Deloris finds herself battling with the rigid lifesty

On Monday 29th June 45 Year 10 students, led by Mr Davies headed off for a tour of the battlefields, memorials, museums and war graves of the First World War. The visit was moving and informative with our students immersing themselves in everything they saw, heard and experienced about the Great War. They were fantastic ambassadors of the school in everything they did. The visit ended with our attendance at the 98th anniversary of the Last Post ceremony in Ypres. This event h

As the academic year draws to a close, our Key Stage 3 students have been taking part in their final Chapel lessons as part of their Religious Studies curriculum, exploring the theme "Looking back with gratitude, looking forward with hope." These reflective lessons have provided students with an opportunity to think about the experiences, achievements and challenges they have encountered throughout the year. Through discussion, prayer and personal reflection, students have co

Our annual Big Mass was a beautiful celebration of everything that makes our school community so special. Gathering together as students, staff, governors and guests, we reflected on the theme "Hearts on Fire" and gave thanks for all that we have achieved together throughout the year. In the lead-up to the Mass, our Goals Ambassadors met for their final Goals session with Mrs Mason. During the session, students worked together to prepare meaningful Bidding Prayers and Offerto

Twelve Year 10 students recently enjoyed an inspiring two-day visit to Jesus College, Cambridge, gaining a valuable insight into university life and the exciting opportunities that higher education can offer. The trip began with a very early start, but spirits were high as students boarded the coach and headed south towards Cambridge. On arrival, they were greeted by glorious sunshine and soaring temperatures. Fortunately, the beautiful grounds of Jesus College provided plent

We would like to make families aware of the Government's new Great British Summer Savings scheme, designed to help reduce the cost of family activities over the summer holidays. From 25th June to 1st September 2026, VAT on eligible children's meals in restaurants, family and children's tickets to cinemas, theatres, concerts, exhibitions, and admission to many attractions has been temporarily reduced from 20% to 5%. In addition, children aged 5 to 15 in England can benefit fro

At Sacred Heart, our school is fortunate to be at the centre of a truly multicultural and multi-lingual community in the North-East of England. We have almost four hundred students for whom English is an additional language to the one they or their families speak at home, and many other students whose cultural heritage plays an important part in their lives. This diversity enriches our school life and fosters greater understanding between our communities. The Mother Tongue

Students in Year 10 Hispanic Studies have been immersing themselves in the fascinating history and culture of the Aztecs as part of their studies this term. Through exploring the origins, achievements, and traditions of one of the most significant civilisations in Mesoamerican history, students have gained a deeper understanding of the rich cultural heritage of the Spanish-speaking world. As part of their learning, students took part in a creative project inspired by traditi

🇫🇷 A Moveable Feast (Young Readers Edition) by Ernest Hemingway Setting: Paris, France This adaptation of Hemingway's memoir introduces readers to life in Paris during the 1920s. Through his stories, we meet artists, writers and musicians who made the city famous. The book captures the cafés, streets and creative atmosphere of the French capital. It offers a fascinating glimpse into Parisian culture and history. 🇪🇸 The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway Setting: Pampl

On Wednesday July 1st, the Y12 Literature class went on a trip to London. We met VERY early at Central Station, whizzed to King's Cross, then went to Covent Garden for some shopping in the glorious sunshine. After lunch at Wagamama's, we walked to the National Theatre to watch the production of THE MISANTHROPE - it was starring Sandra Oh, but, much to our disappointment, she was not on that day as she had lost her voice. After the show, we were lucky enough to meet Mrs Perry'

This summer term, our enthusiastic Year 12 Biologists embraced the great outdoors with a hands-on ecological field trip to St. Mary’s Lighthouse in Whitley Bay. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Northumberland coastline, the students took part in a full day of ecological sampling, combining scientific learning with real-world application. Discovering the Coastal Ecosystem Guided by expert Samantha Levy from St. Mary’s Lighthouse and Visitor Centre, the students waded i

Pupils at Sacred Heart recently took part in the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators, a prestigious national competition run by The Queen’s College Translation Exchange at the University of Oxford. The competition celebrates the art of translation and encourages young people to think creatively and carefully about language. Pupils are given a literary text in the language they study and are challenged to translate it into English, paying close attention not only to meanin

In June, A-level Biology 14 students from Sacred Heart High School took part in the Royal Society of Biology’s Intermediate Biology Olympiad, a prestigious national competition involving over 16,000 students from more than 700 schools. Designed to stretch and challenge students, the Olympiad covers a wide range of topics, from cellular biology and ecology to genetics. We are delighted to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our Sixth Form girls, who performed extremely

Our Year 10 Hospitality & Catering students recently enjoyed an inspiring educational visit to Newcastle Quayside, where they had the opportunity to experience the hospitality industry first-hand. The day included exclusive tours of three well-known hospitality venues: Hotel du Vin, Malmaison and Pitcher & Piano Newcastle. At each venue, students were welcomed by experienced hospitality professionals who provided behind-the-scenes tours and shared insights into the wide ran

Olwyn, a Macmillan volunteer, delivered an excellent and informative talk for Year 8 in May, on the risks around cancer and the vital work carried out by Macmillan. She spoke with warmth, clarity, and compassion, making a sensitive topic feel approachable and easy to understand. The talk was very engaging and gave students a much better awareness of cancer risk factors, the importance of early detection, and the support available for people affected by cancer. Olwyn also expl

Congratulations to Ellie, Ameya, Safiya and Julia, who proudly represented Sacred Heart at the BBCET French Translation Bee held at St Thomas More, North Shields. Competing against teams from St Thomas More and St Mary's, our pupils put their French language skills to the test across five challenging rounds. These included a one-minute quickfire translation challenge, an adjective translation relay where partners had to correctly use masculine and feminine forms, a one-minute

Monday 22nd June to Friday 26th June marked our annual Festival of Reading celebrations at Sacred Heart! This was a great way for the school to come together as a community to celebrate our brilliant reading culture with a variety of activities, events and competitions. In anticipation of the festival, our Year 7 and 8 students experienced an author visit with the brilliant Amelia Tate, author of Lily Tripp: Diary of an Accidental Time Traveler. We found out about Amelia’s o

This year’s Lower School Culture Day was a vibrant celebration of the diversity that makes our Sacred Heart community so special. Bigger than ever, 86 pupils from Years 7 to 10 were involved, proudly representing more than 20 countries and sharing their cultures through music, dance and traditional dress. The lunchtime event featured 13 groups performing beautifully choreographed dances to an incredibly supportive audience. Pupils looked fantastic in their colourful cultural