Image of BHCET Students Take Centre Stage in a Spectacular Week of Summer Productions
13 July 2026

BHCET Students Take Centre Stage in a Spectacular Week of Summer Productions

Students across Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust wowed audiences last week with three outstanding musical theatre productions, showcasing exceptional talent, dedication and creativity both on stage and behind the scenes.

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9 July 2026

Students Celebrate in Style at End-of-Year Prom and Leavers' Events

Students from across Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust have been celebrating the end of an important chapter in their educational journey with a series of memorable prom and leavers' events. Following months of hard work, dedication and determination throughout their GCSE and A-Level studies, Year 11 and Year 13 students came together to mark their achievements with friends and staff before embarking on the next stage of their education and careers.

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29 June 2026

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.

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23 June 2026

A Journey Begins: The Power of Transition Activities

For many pupils, the move from primary to secondary school can feel like stepping into a completely new world. New buildings, new routines, new teachers and a whole host of new opportunities. Within our Trust, we recognise just how important this transition is, and we are committed to making it a positive, exciting and confidence-building experience for every child.

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22 June 2026

St Cuthbert’s Launches ‘Helping Hands Hub’ to Support Families in Hartlepool

St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School in Hartlepool has officially opened its new Helping Hands Hub, offering practical support to families in the local community. On Friday 19th June, the school marked the launch of the initiative with a special celebration attended by pupils, parents, carers, governors, and invited guests. The event began with children performing songs, creating a joyful and welcoming atmosphere.

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18 June 2026

BHCET Netball Tournament Showcases Talent and Team Spirit

Students from across the Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust came together today, Thursday 18 June, for the annual Trust-wide netball tournament, hosted by The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College in Hartlepool.

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5 June 2026

Students Shine at BHCET Annual Athletics Competition

Students from across Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust (BHCET) came together on Thursday 4 June for our much-anticipated annual athletics competition, held at Middlesbrough Sports Village. Pupils in Years 7 to 10 from all five BHCET secondary schools took part in a full programme of track and field events, showcasing outstanding determination, teamwork and sporting talent throughout the day.

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1 June 2026

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Pupils Take Part in Transformative Turing Scheme Trip to Spain

A group of pupils from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Coundon have returned from an enriching international visit to Estepona, Spain, as part of the government-funded Turing Scheme, designed to provide young people with global learning opportunities.

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18 May 2026

Celebrating Linguistic Excellence Across BHCET Secondary Schools

Students from across Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust’s five secondary schools came together for a vibrant celebration of languages, culture and history, showcasing their work on the renowned El Camino pilgrimage.

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11 May 2026

Pride, Passion and Football at Wembley: Sacred Heart and St Augustine's Make History

There was jubilation at Wembley Arena yesterday as Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School’s under‑11 girls’ football team were crowned National League Trust champions, following a thrilling 2–1 victory in the final. The Hartlepool school’s team delivered an outstanding performance on the national stage, securing the title after a remarkable journey through local, regional and northern rounds to reach the final at the home of English football.

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5 May 2026

Trust Padel Event Brings Secondary Schools Together for a Day of Sport and Teamwork

Students from four secondary schools across our Trust took part in an exciting Trust-wide padel event on Tuesday 5th May, showcasing teamwork, inclusivity and sporting talent in a fast-growing sport.

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1 May 2026

Two BHCET Primary Schools Reach Wembley National Final

Two primary schools from the Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust (BHCET) are celebrating an extraordinary sporting achievement, after both teams secured their place in a national football final at Wembley. St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School in Darlington (under-11 boys) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Hartlepool (under-11 girls) will compete in the National League Trust Under 11s Cup Final at Wembley Arena on Sunday 10 May, marking a proud moment for both schools, their local communities and our Trust.