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Thursday 14 November 2024 Castleside Primary School Pupils Can Fix It! Move over seasoned contractors, there’s a new building company in town, and it’s run by pupils from Castleside Primary School. In a charming twist, these young go getters – students from Reception Class – have decided to take matters into their own hands by helping out to get their new nursery ready to go!
Wednesday 13 November 2024 Catchgate Primary School Achieves Gold Charter Accreditation from Family Action Young Carers Catchgate Primary School is proud to announce it has been awarded the prestigious Gold Charter Accreditation from Family Action’s Young Carers service. This honour recognises the school’s exceptional commitment to supporting young carers within its school community.
Wednesday 11 September 2024 NCDAT Partners with New College Durham to Bridge Teaching Assistant Skills Gap
Tuesday 10 September 2024 Starting off the New Academic Year: A Trust Conference to Remember As the new academic year begins, our Multi Academy Trust hosted an exciting and motivational conference, bringing together staff from all seven schools within the trust. This event was designed to inspire, energise and prepare our teams for the year ahead, setting the tone for a year of collaboration and excellence.
Thursday 22 August 2024 Consett Academy Celebrate Record GCSE Results Consett Academy are proud to announce an amazing set of GCSE results for the 2024 academic year, reflecting the hard work, dedication and resilience of both students and staff.
Thursday 22 August 2024 Wellfield School Celebrates Outstanding GCSE Results Wellfield School is proud to announce a year of outstanding GCSE results, with students achieving exceptional success across a wide range of subjects. The dedication, resilience, and hard work of both students and staff have culminated in results that reflect the school's commitment to academic excellence.
Thursday 22 August 2024 North Durham Academy celebrates GCSE Results North Durham Academy is delighted to announce an amazing performance in this years GCSE exams, reflecting the outstanding dedication and hard work from our students, teachers and staff. The results are a testament to the academies commitment to providing a high-quality education that nurtures academic excellence and personal growth.
Tuesday 2 July 2024 Wellfield School Celebrates 95 Years of Secondary Education Celebrating a remarkable milestone, Wellfield School proudly announces its 95th anniversary, marking nearly a century of educational excellence, growth and community impact. This momentous occasion will be commemorated with a series of exciting events throughout the 2024/25 academic year, bringing together students, alumni, staff and the local community to honour the school’s rich history and envision a promising future.
Tuesday 2 July 2024 Generations Unite at Castleside Primary School We are thrilled to invite you to a special event at Castleside Primary School on Thursday 11th July from 3pm -6pm, as we come together to celebrate the rich history and vibrant community spirit that defines our school.
Thursday 23 May 2024 Expanding Educational Footprint New College Durham Academies Trust (NCDAT), a growing educational trust committed to fostering excellence in learning, proudly announces the inclusion of four local primary schools into its network. With a vision to enhance educational opportunities and community engagement, NCDAT welcomes Beamish Primary School, Castleside Primary School, Catchgate Primary School and Pelton Community Primary School into its family of schools. This expansion is a testament to NCDAT’S dedication to providing high quality education and creating a positive impact on the lives of students in the local area. The newly welcomed primary schools bring with them a rich history of academic achievements and a shared dedication to nurturing young minds. The partnership with NCDAT will enhance educational resources and create new opportunities for students and educators alike. Linda Rodham, CEO of New College Durham Academies Trust: ‘We are thrilled to welcome Castleside Primary School, Catchgate Primar

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