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In what has been the strangest, and for many, most difficult few months we have seen some truly exceptional work. To be able to adapt to a completely new way of living and working is a challenge for most adults but so many of our young people have risen to the task, taking the new online platforms in their stride and submitting every piece of work on time. Many of...Read More

Dear Parents/ Carers I could little have imagined just under a year ago, when I began my Headship at St Benedict’s, what a year lay ahead.  Not only a year that I would remember personally, or indeed that our school community would remember, but in fact, one that the world would remember. The start of the academic year was exciting.  Our first full year in our new building and for...Read More

Congratulations to three of our students who have gained a CREST BRONZE AWARD during the lockdown period. Tom Longley (Year 7), and Ashton Hooper (Year 9) both worked on the project ‘The Perfect Cup of Tea.’ While Rowan Johnstone (Year 9) took on the project ‘What makes a good insulator.’ During lockdown they have undertaken the research projects at home. They designed tests, carried out experiments, analysed and evaluated their...Read More

The Art & Design department have been impressed with the work that has been submitted this term for their Home Learning. Here are some of the highlights:   Isla Renkin-Chare Year 7 Josh McDowell Year 8 Layla Ritson-Hall Year 8 Mary Kirsten Soriano Year 10 Mary Kirsten Soriano Year 10 Samuel Stones Year 8Sophie Rodgers Year 10 Teigan Payne Year 8 WIlliam McCarron Year 9 William McCarron Year 9 William...Read More

Dear Parents/ Carers We have today been informed that the following Stagecoach bus routes have been withdrawn from September. These are service buses, not designated/ commissioned school buses however, we are aware that some of you may rely on these routes to get your children to school. The routes affected are as follows: Route number 33: Whitehaven, Pelican Garage departs 07:53 Bransty, The Crescent departs 07:55 Whitehaven, Duke Street departs...Read More