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Before the Easter break, our school was buzzing with excitement as KS3 students took part in a fantastic Easter clue hunt, organised by the Ethos Sixth Form Leadership Team. Open to all KS3 students, the event saw pupils giving up their lunchtime to take part in a fun, fast-paced challenge that took them all around the school. Students worked their way through a series of Easter-themed clues, visiting different departments to test their problem-solving skills and teamwork. Ea

We are very proud of the generosity of staff and students who donated to our Easter drive: ‘Be egg-stra kind this Easter’. We have shown a practical way to live out the Goal of Community, by supporting our local area. Students and staff collected Easter eggs, food and household items, which have been donated to local foodbanks, to support those in our community who are experiencing hardship. As a school, we have a clear call and commitment to service in our local community.

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s Young Ambassadors here in Newcastle, have had another busy and successful year. Launched in October 2024, the programme brought together 16 creative and talented Year 9 students, each of whom had previously taken part in RSC-related projects and were keen to deepen their involvement. Now in Year 10, our Ambassadors play a vital role in promoting a love of Shakespeare’s work across our school. They have become well known advocates for the contin

This month, twenty-nine Year 13 chemistry students set off early in the morning for an exciting school trip to the laboratories at Newcastle University’s School of Pharmacy. The visit offered a valuable opportunity to experience real-world chemistry beyond the classroom. After a short introduction from the Lead Applications Tutor, Dr Mark Ashton, students were guided into the highly equipped teaching labs where they began synthesising paracetamol, carefully following professi

This year marks the 80th anniversary of St Cuthbert's Care, and our senior choir had the privilege of singing at this special milestone Good Shepherd Mass. St Cuthbert's Care has been our school's nominated local charity for two years and we are delighted to be able to support their mission of caring for children, families and older people across the Northeast with our liturgical fundraising efforts. The choir performed a selection of hymns to accompany the mass with confide

Sacred Heart's Senior Choir had the wonderful opportunity to perform at a city-wide Vocal Showcase held at Northern Stage on Wednesday 22nd April. This special event provided students with the chance to share their hard work, dedication and musical excellence with a wider audience, while also experiencing the excitement of performing in a professional venue. The concert itself was a truly memorable occasion, featuring choirs from schools across the city. Our students perfor

William Shakespeare's birthday is traditionally celebrated on April 23, as he was baptized on April 26, 1564, and it was customary to baptize children three days after birth. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, and is also recorded to have died on April 23, 1616 To celebrate Shakespeare's birthday students have been chasing quotations around school on a quote quest, had quizzes in tutor time, and a guess the voice challenge. Shakespeare's contribution to the Englis

Happy ✝St George's Day✝ to all of those celebrating his feast today. St George was a Roman soldier born around AD 280 in modern-day Turkey who died for his Christian beliefs. He suffered a hideous martyrdom for his refusal to sacrifice to pagan gods. According to tradition, a fierce dragon was causing panic in the city of Silene in Libya when George arrived there. To keep the creature from ravaging the city, the inhabitants gave it two sheep each day, but when the sheep wer

On 2 April, we welcomed Nick, a chef from Cooking for Life, into school to lead a Year 7 session on healthy eating. He shared his extensive knowledge of world cuisines and demonstrated how to prepare a Mexican-inspired dish, with the help of three enthusiastic student volunteers. The dish included a variety of vegetables and seeds, alongside beef as a source of protein and rice as a source of carbohydrates, with optional spice levels to suit different tastes. A total of 25 st

During Half Term 4, from February half term through to Easter, our Year 8 students took part in an exciting attendance competition designed to promote one of the most important factors in student success: being in school, every day. At Sacred Heart, we set a clear attendance target of 96% for all students. This reflects national expectations and is based on strong evidence that high attendance leads to better academic outcomes, improved wellbeing, and stronger relationships w

This Spring term KS3 students were challenged to read around their subjects and to collect stamps for their Reading Passports. Students earned a stamp in their passport and a merit for every book read from our subject reading lists. The Passports help to encourage students to read books that they might not usually choose and that link to the curriculum. In completing six stamps they receive an invitation to afternoon tea. 225 books were read for the promotion, with student

Throughout Lent, we are launching our Hearts Together: Kindness in Action Project as a practical way of living out the Goal of Community. The Goal of Community calls us to build relationships rooted in compassion, encouragement and shared responsibility. It challenges us to recognise that we belong to one another — and that small, everyday actions shape the culture of our school. This half-term, our mission is simple: notice kindness, name it, and celebrate it. Each member of

Our annual school trip to Rome once again proved to be an unforgettable highlight of the school year, giving 45 of our Year 10 students an incredible opportunity to explore the religious, historical, and cultural treasures of one of the world’s most remarkable cities. A Special Audience with Pope Leo at Vatican City: One of the most cherished moments of the visit was our audience with Pope Leo in Vatican City. Students joined pilgrims from around the world in St. Peter’s Squa

It all began at 5am on 31st January, when 38 bleary‑eyed Year 9s somehow managed to gather at Newcastle Airport, most awake only thanks to last‑minute snacks and the promise of snow. A couple of hours later we touched down in Geneva, and after a scenic three‑hour coach ride (featuring equal parts excitement and napping), we reached the sunny French Alps and our new snowy playground: Les Menuires. From the moment skis were clipped on, the students were pushed right out of th

The Newcastle Youth Council gives young people a real voice in how the city is run. Its key purposes include: Representing young people Experiencing democracy Campaigning on issues that matter Representing Newcastle nationally Building skills To be stand for election you must live, work, or study in Newcastle, or be looked after by Newcastle City Council; be aged 11–17 on election day; and care about issues affecting young people. The elected members serve a two-year term. T

This year, some of our Year 12 students entered the National Gallery’s prestigious Articulation Prize, a competition for sixth form students aimed to develop critical thinking and presentation skills by discussing art. Students are invited to each deliver a 10-minute presentation to an audience about a work of art, architecture or an artefact of their choice. Adjudicators then assess each presentation looking at content, structure, delivery and the speaker’s original approach

On Thursday 5th March, our Year 7 and Year 8 students took part in an inspiring dance workshop, led by a professional practitioner from Dance City’s Centre for Advanced Training in Newcastle. This nationally recognised programme supports and develops young dancers through high-quality, pre-professional training, giving students a valuable insight into pathways within the dance industry. During the session, students were introduced to contemporary dance technique, exploring fl

Over the academic year, the Year 12 Study Ambassadors have delivered a series of assemblies to every year group across the school. In assemblies with Key Stage 4, the focus was clear and purposeful: practical study and revision advice based on real experience. The Year 12 students spoke candidly about what they wish they had understood earlier; from effective revision techniques and time management strategies, to avoiding common pitfalls and managing exam pressure. KS4 studen

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

Students from the Mustard Seed Club created a series of wonderful interactive Lenten prayer stations, enjoyed by many pupils over three lunchtimes in the chapel and during chapel lessons. These stations invited participants on a meaningful journey of renewal and hope, offering a chance to lay down burdens and make space for peace and reflection during the season of Lent. Each station encouraged pupils to engage with Scripture, spend time in personal prayer, and reflect on how