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On Friday 27 th a group of year 8s, 9s, and 10s were at the Civic Centre for an eye-opening Multilingual Poetry Slam. The girls represented the school brilliantly, and were even awarded certificates for their performances with four other great schools. First, the girls were treated to performances of poetry in multiple languages by professional spoken word artists in the Council Chamber. The poets Steve Larkin , Elida Silvey , Michaël Vidon and Zohab Zee Khan all inspired t

The Pope John Paul II Award is a faith-based award for young people between the age of 16 and 18. It allows young people to: Grow in Faith – deepen your understanding of your faith and its role in everyday life. Make a Difference – Contribute positively to your parish and local community. Develop Skills – Build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. Recognition & Achievement – Earn a respected award that looks great on CVs and UCAS applications. Personal Growth – G

The Year 7 netball team played Dame Allan’s in a league fixture and produced some fantastic performances. The A team showed great determination to come from behind and secure an impressive 10–7 victory, with outstanding shooting from Emily. The B team also played brilliantly, narrowly losing 3–1 in a very closely contested match. Both teams demonstrated excellent teamwork, resilience, and some lovely passages of play throughout. A huge well done to everyone involved!

Year 12 Early Childhood Development students have gained the opportunity to volunteer on a weekly basis in a local early years setting, including some of our Trust primary schools. The students will be observing and supporting in classrooms to gain a further understanding of the early years curriculum, alongside developing their communication and professional learner skills. Placements on offer include nurseries and special educational needs provision, giving a valued insight

On Wednesday 25th February, 9R had the first of three sessions led by local author Lisette Auton. They were given a range of creative writing tasks to warm up their creature muscles, before starting to think about what element of society they wanted to change. Lisette spoke about her own writing career: she is a novelist, poet, essayist and lyricist, and, as an Autistic, disabled woman, she writes characters into her work that she didn't read about as a child and young adult

On Friday 20 March, 13C were lucky enough to be visited by Polly Muncey, who is in second year at Newcastle University, studying Business and Marketing. She is the daughter of Mrs Perry's oldest friend - who also came to Newcastle Uni 30 years ago! Polly talked to the students about moving away from home, taking a Gap Year, living in halls, finding private accommodation, budgeting, societies, and general student life. It was a really interesting and highly informative talk wh

Year 10 students were thrilled to welcome a group of Cambridge University students for a special visit that brought inspiration and excitement to the school day. The visitors shared their personal experiences of university life, offering a glimpse into the challenges and rewards of studying at such a prestigious institution. Students were especially engaged during the interactive sessions, where they asked questions about courses, accommodation, and balancing academic work wi

We are delighted to share the latest edition of our Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) newsletter with you. This newsletter has long been a valued way of sharing news, updates, and achievements across MFL. However, this is the first time it is being shared directly with students, and we very much hope students and staff will take some time to read and enjoy it. In this issue, you will find updates, highlights, and engaging content from across our MFL community. It is a great way

Students in Year 10 and Year 11 have been working extremely hard to create a range of handmade items for sale, including vases, cards, baubles, bags, bookmarks, and more. Many of these items required a great deal of patience and perseverance, and the students have shown real dedication throughout the process. The sale will take place outside the foyer near the Student Office. Thank you on behalf of the Life Skills Team.

Ella McDermott, in Year 12, competed in the regional heat of the Articulation Prize at the Laing Art Gallery in collaboration with National Gallery London. Speakers plan and deliver a presentation on an artwork of their choice. Out of six speakers from schools across the northeast, and against very tough competition, Ella came first place!! We are delighted, and the next stop is the grand final at National Gallery in London on 24th March, which involves ten regional final

On February 13 th , 2026, Cross River Gorilla Project (CRGP) Youth Ambassador Vivienne Daniels spends the afternoon helping local charity with Home Educator Event at The Great North Museum: Hancock Over 260 people attended the Home Educator Day at the Great North Museum: Hancock; Vivienne as Youth Ambassador assisted CRGP in taking students around their immersive rainforest exhibition. The idea was to provide an immersive rainforest experience to Home Educated students and to

Our Year 12 Computer Science trip to Newcastle University’s Electronic Engineering Department was a brilliant chance to see how the things we learn in class connect to real technology. We spent the day learning about why semiconductors are so important in the modern world, and it was eye‑opening to realise just how much everyday tech relies on them. We also got a tour of the department and were able to talk to PhD students about their projects and what it’s really like to stu

On Wednesday 11th March we were delighted to welcome members of the Children North East team to school for a special pop-up event focusing on relationships, communication, and student wellbeing. The session provided an opportunity for students to speak openly, ask questions, and access advice in a supportive environment. One of the team members present was Bekki, who many of our students may already recognise. Bekki runs a weekly relationship advice drop-in session in school

Every summer, parents of Year 7 students look for enriching experiences that combine adventure, learning, and personal growth. The SVP Summer Camp on Holy Island in Northumberland offers just that—a unique chance for young students to explore nature, develop new skills, and build lasting friendships in a safe and inspiring environment. Located on the stunning Holy Island, the SVP Summer Camp provides a blend of outdoor activities, educational workshops, and community-building

Fantasy was the theme when Sacred Heart Catholic High School celebrated this year’s World Book Day on Thursday 5 March. Staff and students alike drew inspiration from the magical worlds of books including The Lord of the Rings , Alice in Wonderland , and the Harry Potter series, dressing as their favourite characters for the annual event. “The theme was ‘fantasy genre’,” explained English Teacher Mrs Floyd, who helped organise the celebrations. “Staff dressed up for th

Year 11 Food Preparation and Nutrition students recently visited Grainger Market and the Fenwick's Pop-Up Restaurants as part of their preparation for the Non-Exam Assessment (NEA). The purpose of the visit was to conduct primary research into pop-up restaurant menus, helping students develop their own menu ideas for the NEA. Students explored how successful pop-up food businesses design menus that are creative, commercially realistic, and suited to their target customers. At

We believe that one of the reasons Sacred Heart is so successful at helping students maximise achievement is through the way we do our practice examinations, or Diagnostic Assessments. Our examination week is geared towards helping your daughter’s teachers best target their efforts in the remaining teaching weeks of the year. Through this diagnostic approach, your daughter will be able to see the areas where she should focus her effort; removing the ‘revise everything from th

The examination boards will continue to make very limited adjustments to the normal operation of assessment for the 2026 Summer session Exam boards will: Provide extended formula sheets for Mathematics, Trilogy Science and Physics The Summer 2026 grade boundaries will remain at pre-Covid, 2019 levels. The final date for your diary is 24 th June: this is known as a ‘contingency day’. No matter when your daughter’s examinations finish, she needs to be available on thi

As the Spring Term gets fully underway and your daughter understandably begins to think about the forthcoming summer exams, we would like to share with you the support on offer to her this year. Although Sacred Heart students have a fantastic record in GCSE results, each year we remind the girls in Year 11 that this comes from sustained work and a desire to achieve. As your daughter’s teachers, we pledge to do all we can to support her. In turn, we ask her to commit to work

This term, our Year 7 and 8 Goals Ambassador students have been taking part in an exciting Pen Pal Project focused on the Sacred Heart Goal of Community. Each student has been paired with another student from St Catherine's College, Armagh, Northern Ireland. At the heart of this project is a simple but powerful idea: community extends beyond the walls of our school. By writing thoughtful letters to students in another school, our pupils are learning how to introduce themselve