St Robert of Newminster Catholic School

As the academic year draws to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your support over the last year.

We wish you a happy and restful summer.

Please follow the link to see our school magazine:

LUX: A Community Newsletter Summer 2024 Biddick Lane, Washington

Some information for parents/carers from Northumbria Police as we look toward the summer break:

Our students are enjoying the food and culture of Barcelona. Thanks to the MFL department for providing this amazing opportunity

Congratulations to all our Year 12 award winners. They were nominated within the various subject and pastoral areas for continually demonstrated our school values

This last couple of weeks, students have been awarded for their consistent demonstration of our school values. This culminated in the final celebration where our first ever "Blessed Carlo Acutis" awards were given to those who had demonstrated all our values over 2 terms or more. Well done everyone.

Sports Day has finally returned to St Roberts! Following Covid and poor weather our PE department were able to deliver an outstanding event which allowed pupils to compete across different disciplines and demonstrate our school values of excellence, aspiration and integrity. Well done to all who participated and special mention to Durham House who were the overall winners on the day.

🚨FAO parents on the Lourdes trip🚨

9:15am ARRIVAL. STUDENTS ARE MESSAGING PARENTS/CARERS NOW

The bus is due to arrive at school for 9am. The school grounds and car park will be busy between 8:30 and 8:50 due to the start of the school day. Please do not park in an area that will block the scholars service. Our young pilgrims are very tired, but also very excited to be home.

Carb loading in preparation for Disney today. Mr Davis has set the challenge to acquire the most character selfies

Richard Hardy, a Chef Manager at Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust not only won the North East and Scotland regional final for School Chef of the Year (SCOTY) 2024 but in his first year of entering the competition has achieved 2nd place in the national final. Read more: https://diocesehn.org.uk/news/chef-richard-achieves-2nd-place-in-the-school-chef-of-the-year-2024-national-final/

Our young pilgrims took some time away from the holy shrine of Lourdes to enjoy the weather and lake

On the final evening of our pilgrimage to Lourdes we were invited to celebrate Mass with Nottingham Diocese as they began their own journey. One of our pilgrims, Amelia, read the Psalm and once again our group were commended for their attitude and behaviour. Our students also decorated a candle in our school and house colours. They each added their name to the candle which was lit and placed before the Grotto.

Our pilgrims are visiting the holy baths of Lourdes this morning. They’ve been invited to make a water gesture and offer prayers for their own intentions. They’ve packed so much in these past few days so we ensured opportunity for spiritual reflection in the holy shrine

Our young pilgrims took part in a scavenger hunt to become more familiar with the sanctuary of Lourdes. Extra points for monk and nun selfies

A beautiful morning in Lourdes. Our young pilgrims have enjoyed gift shopping and were impeccable during Mass. They were commended by other pilgrims for their kindness and respectful behaviour. This afternoon sees them taking part in a scavenger hunt around the domain before watching the Euro final together. We have offered our prayers for victory tonight…

Huge congratulations to Henry Johnson, Jude Cogdon and Matty Taylor who have been successful in gaining a scholarship with NUFC. Three top lads who have bright futures ahead

We arrived this morning at 7:30am, quick tour of the town and sanctuary before setting up for the Tour de France 🇫🇷

Congratulations to former St Robert’s students Josh Donaldson and Aidan Harris following the signing of their professional contract with NUFC. We wish them well in the season ahead and beyond

Congratulations Chef Richard

Holy Island 2024: done!! Thanks again to all the staff and students who made this a retreat to remember

St Robert of Newminster Lourdes Pilgrimage 2024 (still 21 hours to go)

And the best picture of the week award goes to Mrs Duncan…🤳

A few pictures of our second group at Holy Island. We hope our young people have had FUN!

Day 1 of trip number two and the sun has returned…

It is the end of another fantastic year in the Performing Arts Department at St Robert's. There have been many highlights, and seeing so many students engage with what we have to offer has been wonderful. These photos show only some of the highlights.