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This half-term in our Chapel lessons, both Year 7 and Year 9 have been reflecting on themes from Matthew’s Gospel as part of their Religious Studies curriculum. These sessions offered pupils a chance to pause, think deeply, and consider how their actions can bring light and goodness into the world. Year 7: Let your light shine: Year 7 explored Jesus’ words, “Let your light shine,” building on their Advent reflections about Jesus as the Light of the World. Pupils discussed ho

This month, our Year 7 students have continued the beautiful tradition of planning and leading our Lunchtime Mass, prepared during Religious Studies lessons. Both 7S and 7C have taken on this responsibility with maturity, reverence, and a genuine sense of community. 7C: Celebrating the Feast of St Thomas Aquinas: 7C’s Mass took place on the Feast of St Thomas Aquinas, one of the Church’s greatest thinkers. To mark the occasion, pupils were invited to reflect on how they can u

Earlier this year, one of our students took part in the much-loved TV show Junior Bake-Off and we couldn’t be prouder! The series aired on Channel 4 in January 2026 and saw talented young bakers from across the country step into the famous Bake-Off tent. Over the course of the show, contestants were set a range of exciting (and sometimes tricky!) challenges, from technical bakes to creative showstoppers all under the pressure of the clock. Our Year 7 student showed incred

This month, GCSE PE students had a two-day intense training and assessment at Sunderland Climbing Wall. The girls had to show real resilience - both for the difficulty of the climbing and the freezing cold conditions! All students worked incredibly hard and were an absolute credit to the school. The instructor sang their praises and showered the girls with positive feedback. Well done!

This January, we were delighted to welcome back the prestigious Samling Academy to Sacred Heart Catholic High School. Samling are an internationally respected arts organisation who work with classical singers training them to the very highest levels. Award-winning opera singers Jessica Cale and Nick Pritchard, along with pianist Alfred Fardell, provided an inspirational interactive workshop. They worked with some of our young singers in a masterclass format, helping them to

On Thursday 8 th - Friday 9 th January 2026, our GCSE Dance students took part in an exciting residential trip to London, packed with cultural experiences and professional dance training. The trip began on Thursday with a walking tour of London’s most famous landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, and Leicester Square. Later in the day, students attended a performance of the brand-new West End musical ' The Devil Wears Prada' . Our

This month, A Level History students from Sacred Heart High School joined other secondary school students from across the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, to take part in an A/A* A-Level History Workshop, delivered by the incredibly experienced and highly esteemed local historian (and former teacher) David Ferriby. David is also a long-serving writer and examiner for Hodder and AQA, with extensive experience of delivering student workshops and teacher training, as well

A group of A Level Geography students took part in a trip to London this month. The visit explored several elements of the Human Geography course, beginning at Brick Lane where they explored how migration and identity shape urban spaces. At Battersea Power Station, they investigated changing land use, analysing how a former industrial site has been transformed into a modern mixed-use development. The group also visited Coal Drops Yard to gain a sense of urban regeneration in

Gifted artist, Suzanna Krupa (now Year 8) recently helped to design and win a competition to rebrand the parenting support programme for premature babies, born at Newcastle’s RVI Hospital. As a reward, ‘Tiny Lives’ Specialist Care Babies Charity came into school to give Suzanna and her classmates a presentation about their work and to present her with a lovely, well-deserved prize. This was an incredibly special moment for their teacher Miss Power, whose daughters were born a

In December, Year 12 and 13 Historians were given the excellent opportunity of listening to a specialist talk on ‘Tudor England’, delivered by the Alnwick Castle Education Team, in our Rose Auditorium. The castle has strong links to the content for Paper 1 from our A Level History Curriculum, and the talk really enhanced student appreciation for local heritage and culture. Alnwick Castle and its residents, the powerful Percy family, played roles in many of the key events of t

Participez à une action solidaire! Take part in a charity letter-writing event! Come and write a letter to bring a smile to an elderly person in France and help combat loneliness. A small act of kindness can make a big difference 💛 📅 Date: Week B, Thursdays ⏰ Time: 12:45-13:10 📍 Location: LN1 🎓 Open to Y9 and above Ensemble, écrivons pour partager joie et bienveillance. Together, let’s write to share kindness and smiles

Holocaust Memorial Day is marked each year on this date because it is the anniversary of the liberation of the largest Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. This year (2025) marks the 80 th anniversary. To mark Holocaust Memorial Day this year students and staff have listened to sixth form students who visited Auschwitz-Birkenau as part of the Holocaust Memorial Trust outreach programme. We have also reflected with prayers and tutor activities on the the theme "For a Better Fu

CALLING ALL HEROES OF WORD AND VOICE! CAN YOU RECITE AN EPIC POEM BY HEART? CAN YOUR VOICE THUNDER LIKE A WARRIOR’S DRUM? Seek MRS FLOYD in the English Office before the Christmas break to claim your EPIC POEM PACK. Choose your tale. Learn its lines. Prepare for glory. EPIC RECITAL COMPETITION Week beginning 19th January (Exact date to be revealed) Step forward, brave speaker—your quest awaits!

For decades, Sacred Heart’s pantomime has been a highlight of the Autumn term, and this year was no exception. A true passion project led by students, the 2025 pantomime was a unique retelling of the 1938 classic Snow White . Featuring Layla May Brown as the eponymous heroine of the tale, and Tobi Emmanuel as the evil villain, the cast and crew involved over 40 Sixth Form students who dedicated themselves to bringing this pupil-directed project to the stage this Christmas. Th

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2025's Christmas Concert was a delightful showcase of the incredible musical talent in our school, with performances from musicians from Year 7 through to Year 13. The evening kicked off with the Senior Choir, who performed Ariana Grande’s Santa Tell Me , followed by a selection of soloists and ensembles performing a variety of Christmas songs from across the ages. The Senior Orchestra, some of whom were performing publicly for the first time, delivered a lively rendition o

The Y13 Film Studies class was lucky enough to receive a musical masterclass this month, from resident Bernard Hermann specialist, Mr Cornish. Hermann is studied as part of our work on Hitchcock's masterpiece, Vertigo (1958) - he was Hitchcock's composer across his oeuvre. Mr Cornish took us through the score for Vertigo whilst sitting at the piano, which meant we got a real-time explanation of a range of Hermann's techniques, including "The Hitchcock Chord", the leitmotif, h

On Wednesday 10th December, parents were welcomed into the dance studio for a special open rehearsal event, showcasing the work of our Year 11 dancers. Students presented their GCSE duet and trio performances, offering parents an exciting preview of the pieces they have been developing as part of their practical exam. This was a fantastic opportunity for our dancers to demonstrate their creativity and dedication. The supportive audience atmosphere allowed our dancers to flour

This term, our Key Stage 3 students came together for their Rewards Assemblies, providing a valuable opportunity to celebrate the hard work, commitment and positive attitudes demonstrated across Years 7, 8 and 9. A wide range of awards were presented, recognising both academic and personal achievements. These included Ethos Awards, celebrating students who consistently demonstrate our school values; Personal Tutor Awards, recognising students who have made notable progress or

The library’s Christmas Pop Up was held in Madeline’s on Wednesday 10th December. The event was a huge success with students excited to borrow our wrapped-up books. This year some of our surprise reads were selected from our Senior Fiction shelves by our Key Stage 3 and 4 Library Ambassadors. Alongside our wrapped books there was a selection of easy-read fiction for the holidays as well as books from our Super Curriculum Reading List. The Super Curriculum reading list