Welcome
Hello, I am Catherine Young and I am honoured to be the Headteacher of this vibrant and excellent school.
St Benet’s is a very special school – special because of our staff, our families, our parish, our community and of course, our wonderful children! Our school is a small Catholic primary school which serves the parish of St. Joseph’s, Birtley in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. We are one of 48 schools in the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. We see it as our mission to spread the Gospel through our aspirations and care for the children in our school. Further to this, we believe that we have a mission to our families and the wider
Mrs C Young
Headteacher
Our Values
St Benet’s is a happy and holy place of learning and the centre of a thriving community.
- Create a Christ-centered family where all children, parents, staff, governors and visitors are welcomed and valued.
- Provide an inclusive and reflective learning environment which promotes growth, unity and equality for all.
- Ensure that our curriculum provides a wealth of opportunity and challenge, which nurtures respect and tolerance for all.
Letters
We send out letters and newsletters on a regular basis to keep parents up to date with school decisions and progress.
At St Benet's, we keep our parents, carers and families informed about upcoming events and celebrations of our children's successes. We regularly publish a newsletter, which is sent out electronically to all of our parents and is made available on this page. We also use Social media to share the very latest events, learning and religious celebrations that take place within our school.
15th January
Newsletter 14th January 2025
8th January
Spring 2025 Events Planner
8th January
Newsletter 7th January 2025
10th December
Newsletter 9th December 2024
10th December
Newsletter 26th November 2024
Thank You Deacon Peter
On Wednesday 16th October, members of our school community including children, parents and staff visited Caroline’s Library before school to light a candle and write a prayer or memory of Deacon Peter. The rainbow in Caroline’s Library was full of paper hearts with very heartfelt messages. The prayers and messages shall be collated into a […]
Published: October 22, 2024
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is an exempt charity. It is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under company registration number 07890590. The registered office address is Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education HQ, Barmston Court, Turbine Business Park, Nissan Way, Washington, SR5 3NY.