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5 January 2026

GCSE Music Christmas Formal: A Night of Festive Music and Celebration

In the final week of term, our GCSE Music students celebrated in style at their annual Christmas Formal—an evening filled with great food, festive cheer and unforgettable musical experiences.

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19 December 2025

Summer 2025 Exam Certificates

Will be available to collect when school re-opens in January

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18 December 2025

College Enrichment Week: Hands-On Learning for Years 8, 9 & 10

During the final week of term, 230 students from Years 8, 9 and 10 had the fantastic opportunity to visit Bishop Auckland College for a series of exciting and highly practical enrichment sessions. This special day allowed our students to explore new skills, discover potential career pathways, and enjoy hands-on learning in professional environments.

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16 December 2025

A Joyful Celebration of Hope: St John’s Christmas Liturgies at St Mary’s Church

Today, our school community at St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College, Bishop Auckland, came together for one of the most treasured events of our Advent season—our annual Christmas liturgies, held at the beautiful St Mary’s Church.

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15 December 2025

Christmas at the Movies: A Night of Festive Magic at St John’s

St John’s was transformed into a glittering celebration of all things festive and film‑inspired as we welcomed a sell‑out audience to Christmas at the Movies. It was an evening packed with sparkle, joy, and the unmistakable magic of Christmas classics brought to life through music, dance and poetry.

Durham Music Service Secondary School Choir
15 December 2025

Celebrating Music, Community, and Kindness at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form

Last week at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form, our choir proudly competed in the Durham Music Service Secondary School Choir of the Year at Ushaw College, showcasing incredible confidence from 12 new members. While we didn’t win, we’re thrilled to perform at The Glasshouse in February as last year’s finalists.

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8 December 2025

Spreading Kindness with Our Good Pud Awards

This December, we were delighted to bring back our Good Pud Awards, celebrating students who have been ‘caught’ showing kindness, compassion, and care.

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4 December 2025

St. John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College Awarded £80,000 Wolfson Foundation Grant to Transform Performing Arts Facilities

St. John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a grant of £80,000 from the Wolfson Foundation, an independent grant-making charity dedicated to supporting high-quality research and education. This significant funding will enable the school to undertake a major upgrade of its Performing Arts facilities and equipment, benefiting students, staff and the wider community.