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On Thursday 25th September, 20 intrepid students from all year groups gathered in the MFL department for a change to their usual break-time snack: Norwegian Gjetost or Brunost. Brunost is a traditional cheese-type of food from Norway which is made from the whey from either cow’s milk or goat’s milk and sometimes has the addition of cream. The whey is heated over a long period of time until the milk sugars caramelise and thicken, leaving a fudgy substance which is both sweet a

The Perfume Industry in France is one of the most important sectors of the economy, with several university schools and colleges across the country training the next generation of perfumers in the highly-scientific, yet mysterious, arts of fragrance creation. On Thursday 25th September, students from Years 7 and 9 attended a workshop run by Mrs Russell to see if they had the potential to become one of the highly-skilled ‘Noses’: the perfumers responsible for creating perfumes

A group of Year 8 students from SHHS represented the school at conference to celebrate women in STEM on Ada Lovelace day, 14 th  October. They were able to explore some interesting Maths and hear from women about their experiences of working in STEM careers. The speakers on the day included engineers from Nissan, cyber security consultants from TSG, and the STEM coordinator from Beamish Museum. The SHHS students made excellent contributions to conference, asking some brillian

This month, our newly elected Goals Ambassadors  came together for an inspiring introductory session focused on the Sacred Heart Goal of Community . These students, chosen to support and promote our school’s ethos and values, worked within their year teams to reflect on what community means to them personally and how it is lived out across our school. As part of the session, students prepared bidding prayers  which will be featured in our Goals Commissioning Mass in November

Our Year 7 students took part in their very first chapel lesson as part of their Religious Studies curriculum—a special moment in their journey at Sacred Heart. The session was an introduction to the spiritual life of our school, offering students a chance to reflect on what it truly means to welcome someone and how we can begin to build a strong, supportive Year 7 community. Through thoughtful discussion and shared experiences, students explored the values of kindness, frien

Our Year 9 students recently took part in a chapel lesson focused on the theme of human dignity and the image of God —a key part of our Religious Studies journey at Sacred Heart. During the session, students reflected on the profound truth that each person is created out of love by God  and bears His image. Through discussion and shared experiences, we explored what it means to recognise and respect the dignity of others  in our school community and daily lives. Students were

This half-term, our Year 7 students began their Sacred Heart journey with a Welcome Mass at St Robert’s Church led by Fr Mariadass. This event celebrated the start of their time with us and the friendships, faith, and connections that lie ahead. The Mass focused on the Goal of Community, inviting students to reflect on what it means to be part of a supportive and caring school. Through prayers, readings, and reflections, they explored how they can contribute to the life of th

On Wednesday 15th October our first Sixth Form Pop Up Library  of the Year was hosted in Madeline’s Cafe.   The books available were selected from the Super Curriculum Reading List.  These books encourage students to develop a depth of knowledge and interest in their subjects which can be useful for university applications.   The event was a success with students browsing, borrowing and ordering books.  The Super Curriculum reading list is available here - https://www.sacredh

This year’s School Council elections saw a fantastic response, with pupils from Years 7 to 12 submitting impressive applications. Each candidate created a presentation about themselves, which was shared during tutor times, sparking great interest and discussion. There was a real buzz around polling days, with a high level of pupil participation across all year groups. After much anticipation, the results are in! Congratulations to our new representatives: Y7 - Eshal Ishtiaq &

A group of enthusiastic Year 8 and Year 9 students were invited to take part in the Youth Climate Summit at Newcastle’s Civic Centre. Hosted by Newcastle City Council, the event brought together schools from across the city to explore ways of tackling climate change. Throughout the day, students took part in interactive workshops focused on key issues such as food waste, sustainable transport, and local governance. They collaborated to design an initiative aimed at promoting

Year 11 students were treated to an inspiring assembly from Ali at World Challenge, introducing an incredible opportunity for summer 2027—a two-week expedition to Morocco. This trip is more than just travel; it’s about growth, discovery, and making a difference. Here’s what makes it special: Immerse in a New Culture Experience life in North Africa and explore the vibrant city of Marrakesh, famous for its bustling souks and rich history. Adventure in the Atlas Mountains Take o

As part of our ongoing commitment to personal development, our Year 11 students recently had the opportunity to take part in an informative and inspiring session during form time, led by Adam from the Student Services team at Gateshead College. Adam spoke passionately about the wide range of options available to students as they prepare to take their next steps into Key Stage 5. His talk covered everything from traditional academic routes like A Levels, to more hands-on and c

Year 12 Fine Art students enjoyed a trip to the Baltic. We took part in a talk about the Laura and Rachel Lancaster, studying their different approaches to oil painting and the theme of memories. Students explored a range of traditional and contemporary art across different floors in the gallery, from sculptural three-dimensional pieces to sound installation. They will take ideas and inspiration back to their sixth form art studio and first project!

Our talented Year 12 and 13 drama and dance students have had an inspiring start to the year, taking part in a series of professional workshops with internationally acclaimed physical theatre company Frantic Assembly. Following their first workshop, with associate director Luca Rutherford at the beginning of September, students were invited to attend a second set of advanced sessions at Northern Stage, exploring the company’s unique approach to movement and devising. Both ses

Our Year 7 students gained valuable insight this half term with a First Aid session delivered by Simon from Blue Tiger, in which studnets learned about the steps to take in an emergency, and other important practical skills including how to use EpiPens, how to perform CPR and how to put a patient in the recovery position. This will knowledge that we hope they feel confident in putting into practise should an emergency situation ever arise in which they can help.

Year 7, 8 and 9 are invited to enter a postcard competition based on "Community" to celebrate our school goal and ethos. Collect a blank postcard between Monday 20th Oct and Friday 24 th  Oct from the middle table in Art by computers Create a piece of work in any material that responds to the theme of 'community' to celebrate our goal this year Work can be in any material at all - pen, pencil, paint, collage, mixed media - it could also have fabric with embroidery added, a ph

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