St John’s Sixth Form Students Reflect on a Successful Year During South Shields Visit
Year 12 students from St John’s Sixth Form in Bishop Auckland gathered in South Shields yesterday to celebrate and reflect on a successful first year of sixth form study. The day provided an opportunity for students to pause, look back on their achievements and prepare for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in Year 13.
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Celebrating Two Fantastic Terms Across BHCET
As we come to the end of another successful academic year, we are incredibly proud of everything our pupils, staff and wider school community have achieved over the past two terms. From inspiring classroom learning and creative projects to sporting success, educational visits, performances and community events, there has been so much to celebrate.
St John’s Sixth Form Students Take Centre Stage in Little Shop of Horrors
Sixth Form students at St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College played a leading role in the outstanding success of this year's production of Little Shop of Horrors, which entertained more than 850 audience members across multiple performances. The production included evening performances, a primary school matinee and a special show for visiting Year 6 pupils.
St John’s Sixth Form Chemistry Students Celebrate Groundbreaking Tuberculosis Drug Research at the Royal Society
Students from St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College in Bishop Auckland have been celebrating the success of an extraordinary chemistry research project that saw them contribute to the development of potential new treatments for tuberculosis (TB) alongside leading university scientists.
St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form Celebrates Students at Third Annual Virtue Awards Evening
St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form proudly hosted its third annual Virtue Awards Evening on Thursday 26th June, recognising and celebrating the outstanding character of its students in a heartwarming and inspiring event. The awards evening honoured students for demonstrating key virtues at the heart of the school community, including respect, compassion, resilience, justice, honesty, self-belief, responsibility and confidence.
St John’s Sixth Form College Students Engage in Holocaust Education Programme
St John’s Sixth Form College, Bishop Auckland is strengthening its commitment to historical understanding and ethical learning through a new partnership with the Holocaust Educational Trust (HET). Year 12 students at St John’s Sixth Form College are currently taking part in the Holocaust Educational Trust Outreach Programme, designed to deepen understanding of the Holocaust and its historical context.
St John’s Catholic School Student Nominated for Durham University Schools’ Physicist of the Year Award
St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form, Bishop Auckland is proud to recognise one of its students, Daniel Dodd, who was nominated for the Durham University Schools’ Physicist of the Year Award. The Schools’ Physicist of the Year Award is an annual regional prize run by Durham University’s Department of Physics in partnership with The Ogden Trust. The event celebrates academic excellence, commitment, and passion for physics among students in Year 10 to Year 12 who are nominated by their schools.
St John’s Sixth Form College Hosts Inspiring Careers Taster Day for Local Students
St John’s Sixth Form College in Bishop Auckland recently welcomed around 90 Year 9 and Year 10 students for a special careers-focused taster day, offering a valuable insight into sixth form life and future opportunities. Students from Wolsingham School and Bishop Barrington School were invited to attend the event, which combined subject exploration with guidance on potential career pathways. The initiative provided young learners with the chance to experience a wide range of sixth form subjects while considering how these options could shape their futures beyond GCSE.
From the fells to the Palace: St John’s Sixth Form celebrates Gold DofE success
St John’s Sixth Form in Bishop Auckland is celebrating an exceptional year for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, with an incredible 23 students achieving their Gold Award—a remarkable accomplishment that reflects dedication, teamwork and resilience.
St John’s Sixth Form Celebrates Year 13 with Annual BBQ
Students and staff at St John’s Sixth Form College in Bishop Auckland came together to celebrate the end of the academic year with their much-anticipated annual Year 13 BBQ.
Year 12 Maths Mentors: Inspiring the Next Generation
At St John’s Sixth Form, our students are not only committed to their own success but also to supporting others - and our Year 12 Maths Mentor Scheme is a fantastic example of this in action.
Year 13 Leavers – Class of 2026
"Love one another as I have loved you" – John 15:12 This beautiful message provided the theme for a truly memorable Year 13 Leavers’ celebration. Today, we gave thanks for a remarkable group of students who have truly lived out these words through their kindness, compassion and unwavering support for one another. They have been an inspiring presence within our school community and have left a lasting legacy.