St. John's Sixth Form Cultural Enrichment Trip to York
Students from St John’s Sixth Form in Bishop Auckland enjoyed an inspiring cultural visit to York, bringing together our Performing Arts and Art cohorts for a day designed to broaden perspectives and spark creative thinking.
Former St John’s Sixth Form Student Supports Current Learners at Teesside University
On Wednesday 18th February, St John’s Sixth Form Computer Science and IT students had an inspiring opportunity to explore university life during a full‑day visit to Teesside University. Led by Mr Minton, a group of 22 Sixth Form students took part in two hands‑on workshops designed to deepen their understanding of cutting‑edge digital technologies.
St John’s Sixth Form Launches 2027 Peru Expedition: A Life‑Changing Opportunity for Students
This week, excitement filled the room as more than 100 Year 11 and Year 12 students gathered for the official launch of the well‑established St John’s Sixth Form charitable expedition to Peru. This remarkable project—running every two years since 2009—continues to be one of the most transformative experiences offered to our students. Joe Plumb, long‑standing leader of the initiative, delivered an inspiring introduction to the aims and vision of the expedition, outlining what students can expect from the 2027 journey and why the project remains such an important part of St John’s Sixth Form life.
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St John’s Sixth Form – Scientists of the Future
When it comes to planning for the future, many of our students begin their journey long before they reach Sixth Form. This week, fifteen enthusiastic Year 10 students with aspirations in A‑level Science and STEM careers took part in a post‑16 STEM careers event hosted at New College Durham — and they certainly made their mark.
Holocaust Memorial Day at St John’s Sixth Form: Reflecting, Remembering and Learning for the Future
Holocaust Memorial Day is marked every year on 27 January, a date chosen to honour the liberation of Auschwitz‑Birkenau and to remember the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust, along with the millions of others persecuted under Nazi rule. Across the country, schools and communities pause to reflect on these atrocities, and at St John’s Sixth Form in Bishop Auckland, our students have played a meaningful role in this year’s act of remembrance.
Sixth Form Ice Skating Trip: A Festive End‑of‑Term Treat
Our St John’s Sixth Formers enjoyed a fantastic festive outing yesterday as they headed to the Centre for Life in Newcastle for an afternoon of ice skating. It was the perfect way to celebrate the end of a busy term and to reward students for their hard work, commitment and positive attitude over the past few months.
Christmas at the Movies: A Festive Showcase at St John’s Sixth Form
Last night, St John’s Sixth Form played a key role in an evening filled with festive spirit as the school hosted Christmas at the Movies — a performance event that brought the magic and nostalgia of Christmas cinema to life on stage. Featuring iconic references to seasonal favourites such as The Snowman, The Grinch, The Polar Express and Love Actually, the show took our sold‑out audience on a creative and heart-warming journey through the world of Christmas storytelling.
A Night to Remember: Sixth Form Dinner Dance at Ramside Hall
Our Sixth Form students marked the end of their first term – and the start of the festive season – in true style at the annual Dinner Dance held at Ramside Hall Hotel this weekend.
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, in Bishop Auckland, 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.
St John’s Students Explore Crime Investigation at Teesside University
50 of our Year 12 and 13 students had the incredible opportunity to take part in Crime Day at Teesside University. The event was designed to be truly interactive, giving students a hands-on experience of how modern crimes are solved.
Lessons from Auschwitz: A Profound Experience for Our Sixth Formers
Last month, four of our Sixth Form students had the incredible opportunity to take part in the Lessons from Auschwitz project, travelling to Kraków, Poland. As part of this deeply meaningful initiative, they visited Auschwitz I and Auschwitz-Birkenau, two sites that stand as stark reminders of one of history’s darkest chapters.
Sixth Form Drama Students Enjoy Fiddler on the Roof at Sunderland Empire
Last week, some of our GCSE and A Level Drama students from St John’s Catholic School, Bishop Auckland Sixth Form had the fantastic opportunity to see an incredible production of Fiddler on the Roof at the Sunderland Empire.