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Year 9 had their managing risk day at the beginning of December. They had sessions with experts from Northumbria Police's Violence Reduction Team on county lines, drug awareness, knife crime and joint enterprise. The Tyne and Wear Fire Service delivered a session on anti-social behaviour. The NECA also delivered a session on Gambling Harm Prevention.  The visitors commented on how well our Year 9 students presented themselves, and represented Sacred Heart with impressive leve

This Thursday (4th December) at lunchtime, the Chapel will be open for bauble-decorating, led by our Sixth Form Goals/Ethos leaders. This will take place 12:30-1:10pm. Students and staff are warmly invited to drop in, decorate a bauble, and add a little sparkle to the season. There is no cost to take part – just an opportunity to pause, create, and help “lighten the way” this Advent.

The Sacred Heart school network is built on values that inspire kindness, respect, and a strong sense of belonging. Each year, school celebrates an individual Sacred Heart Goal. This year we looked at community. Students were invited to submit a postcard that reflected this goal. The winners of this year’s contest have truly captured the spirit of Sacred Heart, showing how even the newest members to our school contribute to a positive school environment.

Every year, our school takes part in a project called Letters from Auschwitz run by the Holocaust Education Trust. Two students from our school get the opportunity to travel to Poland and be educated about the Holocaust, or Shoah, at Auschwitz in the Polish town of Oswiecim. At our orientation seminar, we were lucky enough to have a talk from Annick Lever, an Auschwitz survivor, who was taken to the camp when she was just 2 months old. She described her and her mother’s expe

Music students from both GCSE and A Level took to the stage for our annual Senior Recital evening, an informal concert designed to showcase the performance skills they have been developing throughout the year. The event provided a supportive platform for students to share their musical progress, celebrate their hard work, and gain valuable experience performing to a live audience. It was a wonderful evening that highlighted the talent, dedication, and growing confidence of ou

Sacred Heart Musicians brought the spirit of rock'n'roll to Ouseburn's Cluny2 venue at Newcastle Music Service's Band Jam rock gig in late November.   Sacred Heart bands Solarix, LuvBugz and CodeF, who participate in our senior rock school programme with tutors from the Newcastle Music Service, performed short sets in front of a sold-out audience, and enjoyed meeting other musicians from across the city.

On Wednesday 26th November, we welcomed students and their families to join us for the 2025 Celebration of Success. Despite knowing they were receiving awards, there was a lot of anticipation and excitement in the air with students trying to work out what they thought they’d been nominated for! The evening was to celebrate our current Year 10 and Year 12 students and their achievements of the previous academic year. For Year 10 celebrating the hard work, effort and enthusiasm

In November, A-Level Music student Joan Buhalagarha spoke powerfully about the importance of music education as part of an international conference at the Glasshouse International Centre for Music.  In a discussion panel led by Bridget Whyte, CEO of Music Mark, Joan spoke about the impact music has had on her life, the challenges she has faced and the ways in which music educators have supported her musical journey. Her audience was made up with industry professionals from or

The library welcomed wizards and Hogwarts' professors on Thursday 6th November for our annual Harry Potter Book night.   Students paraded their costumes, made wands and brought themed bakes which included golden snitch cakes, Harry Potter sprinkle cupcakes and character biscuits.   They were then amazed by Mr Bell's chemistry spells where potions miraculously changed colour, Hagrid's beard caught fire and bubbles caught alight.   Finally, students had the opportunity to flaun

Sacred Heart Auditorium, 6pm 7 th , 8 th  and 9 th  July 2026   This year our school production will be Sister Act ! With unforgettable soulful music, high-energy dance numbers, and plenty of comedy as Deloris and the nuns take us on a journey of friendship, faith, and finding your voice. Highlights to look forward to include the show-stopping choir transformations, emotive solos, and a finale that will have you dancing in your seats

Sacred Heart students appeared in a performance of Timon of Athens , as part of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Next Generation Act programme at The Other Place theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. We’re excited to share the 2025 Timon of Athens  production photos where Sacred Heart students Goodness Odumade portrayed Alcibiades, the principled military leader ; Erin Devine takes on the role of Lucilius, Timon's loyal servant; and Angelie Riconalla   showcases versatility by play

2026 marks 20 years of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s long-term partnerships with schools across England, including the Associate Schools Programme. To celebrate, Next Generation Act  will be right at the heart of the anniversary year, and are teaming up with LUNG, the campaigning theatre company known for bold, exciting, and deeply personal work. They will be creating a brand-new play exploring the role of the arts in education. LUNG will be developing the piece directly wi

Talented Year 13 student, Mariam Oguntade was selected as one of only 24 performers from over 1,000 audition participants, to travel to London to take part in Frantic Assembly’s prestigious Ignition programme. The intensive week of physical theatre, devising, and creative exploration was led by one of the UK’s most innovative theatre companies. Not only was she among an incredibly competitive group of performers, but she also stood out as one of the youngest selected for thi

Our Year 10, 12 and 13 Drama students recently enjoyed a visit to see the National Theatre production Dear England : a powerful performance that explores identity, pressure, leadership and the emotional journey of the England football team under Gareth Southgate. Students were fascinated by how the play blended humour, movement and real events to reveal the importance of teamwork, vulnerability and resilience. Back at school, the experience continued with The Morning After  a

We are thrilled to share some exciting news about this year’s RSC Associate School production of The Tempest . We were recently approached by a lecturer in Edinburgh who is mentoring a group of ten master’s level set and costume designers. As part of their training, they have offered to design and create bespoke costumes  for our show completely free of charge. Even better, they will be producing the costumes in multiple sizes,  ensuring they can be used across our different

This half-term, our school came together to celebrate a truly meaningful occasion – the Welcome Mass for our Sacred Heart Goals Ambassadors. Led by Father Damien, the Mass marked the official beginning of their important role within our school community. In his homily, Father Damien spoke about the excitement and hope he feels for the year ahead, reminding us that our ambassadors are called to embody this year’s Sacred Heart Goal: Community . As a symbol of this mission, each

Over the past few weeks, our school community has been reflecting on the theme of Remembrance. In Year 7 and Year 8, students have enjoyed special Chapel lessons as part of their Religious Studies curriculum, where we explored what it means to remember and honour those who gave their lives for others. One of the key Scriptures we reflected on was: “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”  (John 15:13)This powerful verse helped us think ab

7M came together for a beautiful lunchtime Mass this half-term, prepared during their RS lessons with Mr Brooks. In class, pupils practised their readings and wrote heartfelt bidding prayers on themes such as peace; family and friends; and our school community. The Mass was led by Father Paul, who shared an inspiring message: “Don’t hide your gifts and talents – let them shine for the world to see.”  His words remind us that each of us has something special to offer and that

In November, we were delighted to welcome Vicky Lorenzato, the Sacred Heart Network Coordinator, to our school for a special session with our Sixth Form Goals Ambassadors.  Vicky began by exploring the history and origins of the Society of the Sacred Heart, helping students appreciate the global network they are part of and the vision of Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat, whose mission to shape minds and hearts continues to guide Sacred Heart education today. Her insights allowed