Yearly archives: 2024

At St. Benedict’s Catholic Primary School we are delighted to have achieved our Eco-Schools Green Flag Award with Distinction.  This is the highest level you can receive and is only given to those schools where the Eco-Schools judges believe have gone ‘above and beyond’ the requirements for a Green Flag.  Perhaps […]

For the fifth year running, Christ the King Sixth Forms (CTK) and East Kent Colleges Group (EKC) are combining forces for yet another Christmas Gift Appeal which launched on 18th November to collect gifts and donations for various charities, including: Last year we raised over £20,000 and this year we hope to raise even more […]

A real community effort took place over the summer at St Augustine’s Primary School in Tunbridge Wells to give the library a make-over.  School Governors and local businesses joined forces and gave up their time to create something rather special. School Governor Daniela Anderson says “it was so heart-warming that […]

The children at Notre Dame Primary school, donated food for the Local Greenwich Foodbank. They held their Harvest Festival for parents/carers and enjoyed singing and dancing to their songs.

On Monday St. Catherine’s School community gathered together for Remembrance Day. They had a poignant service, joining in prayer for global peace and hope. They remember those who volunteered, sacrificed, served, fought, and died, for our freedom.

On Thursday 17th October 2024, St Matthew Academy officially welcomed our new head teacher Mr Potter with a mass of induction. It was a beautiful mass celebrated by Canon Victor Darlington and concelebrated with Fr Krzysztof, the new parish priest at St Saviour’s Parish in Lewisham. The students and staff […]

The Mayor of Medway, Councillor Marian Nestorov and his wife, Mrs Liubov Nestorov, paid a visit to St. Benedict’s Catholic Primary School on Tuesday 15th October to officially open our much-anticipated new school library.  Just over a year ago, a heavy rainstorm caused the drainage system to overflow flooding the […]

The Avila Partnership between St Philomena’s Catholic High School for Girls, Carshalton, and Ursuline High School, Wimbledon, has been a delivery partner of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) for The Catholic Education Service (CES) and Church of England Education Office (CEFEL) since its inception in February 2022. We are delighted to […]

The month of October is dedicated to Our Lady Mary the mother of God. During this month St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School are spending time in class reflecting on the rosary and what it means. They were very lucky last year to have received free rosary beads for each child […]

On Thursday 10th October, celebrating the return of the ‘500 Words’ competition, the BBC visited St James the Great in Peckham with two authors: Chris Smith and Greg James. They held an Assembly for Years 3 to 6 to launch the UK’s largest writing competition for children aged 5 to […]

Richard Challoner School had the privilege of attending the most wonderful, spiritually rich celebration in St George’s Cathedral, Southwark on 26th September, to celebrate the beginning of this new academic year. Organised by the Education Service in the Archdiocese of Southwark, Richard Challoner School was invited to attend a very […]

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School celebrated their harvest festival led by their Key stage one children. It was a playful and joyful event with songs, bible reading and prayers. The whole school contributed to their donations. Pupil chaplains helped to pack the donations which were collected by Nourish. 

Well done to staff and pupils at St James the Great, Thornton Heath for being awarded the inaugural PGA Presidents Trophy for the Unleash Your Drive PSHE program. For the past year, the school has been one of 650 nationally who were selected to trial the program which focuses on […]

 Students, staff, parents and friends of Richard Challoner School enjoyed a highly emotive, celebratory Challoner Day Mass at St George’s Cathedral in Southwark last week.  This year attendance at the traditional Challoner Day event was the highest ever, with over thirteen hundred people. The event has become an intrinsic part […]

Having seen the story in the local news on 12th September of a local food bank having donations stolen, the charity committee at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Sixth Form College agreed they must do something. An email was sent to everyone in the wider college community asking for help.  Two days […]

Video recordings of many beloved hymns have been released by the St George’s Cathedral Choirs to promote the power of worship through music and song. Recorded at St George’s Cathedral in Southwark, London, the various Cathedral choirs recorded 18 hymns and 2 organ pieces. This included children from the Southwark Singing Programme who […]

On Wednesday 18th September, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary, Gomm Road, held an Educators’ Mass for local Catholic schools. As this was the first of its kind for schools in their area, they were extremely blessed to invite Canon Victor Darlington to lead this beautiful celebration. It was a wonderful reminder […]

Pupil chaplains from St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School attended the KCSP beginning of the year Mass on the 25th September. It was a wonderful opportunity. School chaplains have said it is now part of their tradition! The followed the rosary walk and had lunch in their old spot! So lovely […]

St. Ethelbert’s Catholic Primary School’s Reception Class started full time from Friday 6th September after two days of part time and they have settled incredibly well! In Reception Class each term they base their learning around a topic. This term, their topic is called ‘Marvellous Me’ and they have been learning […]

St Catherine’s School have had the great opportunity of having a piece of art created by a past student, Chloe Norman, which depicts Genesis chapters 2&3.  These chapters cover the story of the creation of man and woman, the Garden of Eden and the Fall.  The depiction of such a […]

“Congratulations to our amazing Class of 2024. I am exceedingly proud of all our girls in achieving remarkable results. Thank you to all my staff for supporting the girls on their journey to success”.  Mrs Thompson – Headteacher KS4 Results % English & Maths – Both Subjects 5 or Above 63.7 […]

It was smiles and celebration today as the GCSE results were published.  The schools’ outcomes are really outstanding at GCSE with 44% of all grades were grade 7+(A Grade) (over twice the national average), 80% Grade 5 and 90% Grade 4. The Progress data is similarly Outstanding and has equipped […]

Christ the King Sixth Form is proud to announce the exceptional achievements of its students as they receive their A Level, BTEC, UAL and T Level results today. The students’ hard work and dedication have led to an impressive array of outcomes, with many securing places at prestigious universities, competitive […]

Congratulations to all students who have received their A-level, T Level and vocational results today. We are celebrating an excellent set of results across the school, with a special mention to A-level Mathematics students and teachers with 50% of all A-level maths results at A* and A grade. Overall, 27% […]

The Year 6 children of Notre Dame Catholic Primary School celebrated their Leavers Mass with the whole school community. They read beautifully, sang joyfully and responded with great love throughout the Mass. It truly was a celebration of their time at Notre Dame.

To celebrate St Catherine’s day we had a beautiful whole school Mass in the Sports Hall. Thank you to Bishop Philip Moger for a wonderful service. Also thank you to Mrs Cunningham for organising the Mass. It was so delightful to have the whole school together for such a special day.  […]

We are overjoyed to share the heart-warming news of a remarkable event at Coloma Convent Girls’ School. On Wednesday, 19th June 2024, we had the profound honour of welcoming the Apostolic Nuncio, His Excellency Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía. His Excellency graced us with his presence, embarking on a comprehensive tour […]

The children at Notre Dame Primary school entertained with music and singing. They showcased their musical talents and their own compositions to a packed audience who left with smiles  and were full of joy at what they had witnessed.

About 100 Students from The Ursuline College and Convent Schools and friends gathered for a celebratory reunion to mark 120 years of Ursuline Education in Westgate on Sea. The school in Westgate-on-Sea was established in 1904 when a group of Ursuline Sisters fled Boulogne with a number of their pupils. Although […]

On July 9th, 2024, our Year 9 students embarked on a spiritual retreat at SFX Sixth Form, Balham led by Deacon Tony. This retreat provided a much-needed pause from the hustle and bustle of daily life, offering our young minds a space to reflect on their role within society through […]

Diversity Blessing  May the God who created a world of diversity and vibrancy, Go with us as we embrace life in all its fullness. May the Son who teaches us to care for stranger and foreigners, Go with us as we try to be good neighbours in our communities. May […]

On Thursday 11th July, Canon Victor Darlington celebrated a thanksgiving Mass at Holy Family School, Kidbrooke which is soon so close its doors after years of dedicated service to the community. In his homily, Canon Victor drew inspiration from the Parable of the Sower, urging families to thank God for the […]

On Thursday 11th July 2024 Canon Victor Darlington celebrated a Mass for the reopening of Our Lady St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School for the pupils and staff. Fr Regus from Our Lady St Phillip Neri Parish co-celebrated.  Pupils answered questions and joined in singing with Canon Victor during his […]

Laleham Lea School are delighted to have been awarded the Oscar Romero Award – Participator Level. Acting Headteacher Mrs Reece said: “We are really proud and honoured to have successfully received this award which recognises our Commitment to Catholic Social Teaching, ensuring that it is at the heart of our […]

Another wonderful visit to St. Anne’s Catholic Primary School, Vauxhall to approve IQM Flagship status.  It was a very positive and powerful experience to see and hear how much is being achieved in St. Anne’s due to the drive, passion and expertise of the Senior Leadership Team and the relentless commitment of […]

Her courage, strategic vision, and operational acumen have been pivotal in the expansion of CTK, including the successful turnaround of two failing institutions in Sidcup and Brockley. Under her leadership, these institutions have transformed into thriving academic and vocational sixth forms within a diverse and inclusive community.  Shireen’s tenure at […]

In June, the Year 9 and 10 students had a fantastic week on the RE and Geography trip during the half term to Rome and the Bay of Naples. They explored the ancient sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, discovered the incredible geographical landscape by foot and boat, ventured up Mt […]

Year one from St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School walked to Southborough library as part of National Geography fieldwork week. They had a wonderful time but saw lots of things they didn’t like in their local area. Pupils looked closely at the surrounding areas, took photos and wrote a letter to […]

On Wednesday 5th June, after an entire year of planning and preparation, KCSP held their first ever children’s conference for all of the Year 5 pupils. They are so proud to say that it was one of their biggest and most successful events to date! Working with Ellie and Zoe […]

On the 20th of May Canon Victor with Canon Edward, Father Roy, Father Gerrald and Father Joseph visited St Peter’s Catholic Primary School in Woolwich. They joined members of St Peter’s Governors and Senior Leadership Team for refreshments as they reviewed some of the RE work conducted by students. A […]

The Holy Cross School is proud to share news of the remarkable generosity demonstrated by our students from KS3 to KS5. Our collective efforts have resulted in a generous donation to the Catholic Children’s Society. We extend our gratitude to these students for their selflessness and compassion, and we’re pleased […]

“For all those who have no peace, let us invoke Mary, the woman who brought into the world the Prince of Peace.” Pope Francis May is traditionally dedicated to Mary, Mother of God. During this month the pupils and staff of Rosary at St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School honour Mary and […]

St. Andrew’s has officially ranked at Number 4 in The Sunday Times Top 500 Primary Schools 2024 list. [Source: The Sunday Times, April 2024] There over 16,000 primary schools in England, and St. Andrew’s are proud that the achievements of the pupils at the end of Year 6, as well […]

Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Sixth Form College were over the moon at how wonderful their Confirmation Mass with Canon Gerard Bradley was on the evening of Thursday 2 May. Eleven students received the sacrament, with one also receiving Reconciliation and the Eucharist for the first time. After a six session […]

Bonus Pastor’s Spirituality Shepherds helped to create a team of 58 students who completed the Big Lent Walk. Prior to the walk, they worked tirelessly to raise money for CAFOD showing their passion for Catholic Social Teaching and the importance of working towards eliminating global poverty. An amazing £879.65 was […]

In preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year of ‘Pilgrims of Hope’, Pope Francis has declared 2024 as a Year of Prayer to ‘renew our desire to be in the presence of the Lord, to listen to him and to adore him’. Through prayer we are invited to offer a great […]

Bonus Pastor Catholic College was recognised for being in the top 20% of non-selective schools nationally for student attainment in the 2023 end of KS4 exams.  The SSAT Educational Outcomes database compares all state-funded schools in England. To be recognised with an Educational Outcomes Award is a significant achievement and […]

Christ the King Sixth Forms is thrilled to announce the resounding success of its annual Easter Egg Appeal, which concluded over the Easter break with an impressive donation of over 650 eggs. This initiative, driven by the dedication of its staff and students, aimed to spread joy and support to […]

St Michael’s Catholic College is delighted that their excellent outcomes have been recognised by SSAT (The Schools, Students and Teachers Network) in this year’s Educational Outcomes Awards. The SSAT Educational Outcomes database compares all state-funded schools in England and the awards recognise that St Michael’s Catholic College is among the […]

To celebrate Easter, St. Matthew Academy embraced the spirit of renewal and resurrection with a series of heartfelt celebrations that truly embodied the essence of this special time of year. With each class actively participating in various activities and rituals, our school community came together in a profound display of […]