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 […]
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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 […]
Having welcomed an additional form of entry to Year 7 in September 2024, bringing the total number of Year 7 students on roll at St Philomena’s Catholic High School for Girls to 264, across 9 forms of entry, we were delighted to receive the keys to our new building in […]
Over 350 jubilant voices filled the air on March 20th, 2024, as five local Catholic primary schools and one Catholic secondary school joined forces for their annual vibrant choral festival in Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, Erith. This uplifting event brought together hundreds of young singers to celebrate […]
St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School visited St George’s Cathedral where they celebrated Mass with The Most Rev. John Wilson. It was an amazing occasion and they were so proud to receive the Developer level certificate from the Oscar Romero Trust. The children were so proud and excited to take part […]
Each week of Lent the children from St Matthew Academy are being given a Lenten activity to do in form time. Last week the children were encouraged to write a Lenten Prayer. Here’s a small selection of them from across the year groups.
The staff at Bonus Pastor Catholic College have enthusiastically embraced technology into their classrooms since that pandemic. Our school community is thrilled to have been recognised as a Google Reference School. G Kelly (Customer success manager for Google for Education in the UK) and Lawrence Tijjani Happy2Host Education came to visit […]
Notre Dame Catholic Primary School in Woolwich, took part in Cafod’s Big Lent Walk to raise money and awareness of those less fortunate than ourselves. Well Done to everyone who took part.
St Joseph’s College, Croydon were delighted to welcome Canon Victor Darlington to the College on Tuesday, 20th February. Canon Victor is the Episcopal Vicar for the South East Area, and he also works for Racial Justice and Cultural Inclusion in the Archdiocese, as well as being one of the Deans […]
St Augustine’s children were thrilled to lead Mass this Sunday at St Augustine’s Church. The music lead, Nick Pointer has given up his time to come into school and teach us a song with signs. We learnt ‘You have called you by our name’ by Bernadette Farrell with signs. Our […]
As a community, our mission is to create Catholic citizens of the world. This was clearly recognised in the rigorous and engaging curriculum our staff body have worked tirelessly to implement. It is also seen in the services, masses, assemblies and prayer that take place throughout the school year. […]
In the last week of this half term, 5th to 9th February 2024, Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Sixth Form College held a week dedicated to our patron. All prayers and reflections were about St Francis Xavier himself, and there was a service of readings and Eucharist in the chapel where […]
St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School have participated in Children’s mental health week and the theme is My voice matters. Across the school they talked about the things that mattered to them and wow did the staff learn a lot from the children – snuggles, bedtime stories, getting logs for the […]
At St Matthew Academy, our students are committed to making a positive impact in our local community. As part of our ongoing charity contribution for the year 2023-4, some of our light bearers recently had the opportunity to bring joy to the older generation at Rectory Court Care home. Armed […]
St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School were honoured to receive the ‘DEVELOPER’ level in The Oscar Romero Award for their dedication to Catholic Social teaching. This award reflects the hard work of their amazing staff and the commitment to their Catholic mission. Here is what The Oscar Romero Award said: Well […]
We are celebrating 90 years of providing an outstanding education that has been rooted in the Ignatian pedagogy. We are also delighted to welcome Catherine Hitchcock as our new Head to lead us through our 90th year anniversary and beyond. Catherine is driving our change to coeducation from September 2024 […]
The Faith Leaders at St. Augustine’s Catholic Primary School meet once a week and, as well as leading prayer in class and at assembly and setting up the hall for our daily Rosary, the children are quite busy right now arranging a BIG LENT WALK for St. Augustine’s Catholic Primary School […]
On a wet and windy December day in South West London, the Garden of Unity, which had featured in this year’s prestigious Chelsea Flower Show, was unveiled in its new home in Sacred Heart School, Battersea. Alongside Mr Jared Brading, the Executive Headteacher at Sacred Heart, the icon of Childrens’ […]
We were excited to read about an Art exhibition to depict multi-racial God though the Commission Newsletter. As a school with a wide range of diversity and culture we decided this was something we would like to include in our lessons. The art exhibition looks at depicting God and characters from […]