Headteacher Letter to Parents October 2018
October 18, 2018
Headteacher Letter to Parents October 2018
Year 5/6 Open Evening
September 13, 2018
Do you want the best education for your son? Then look no further… On Tuesday 18th September 2018 we are opening our doors to boys in Year 5 and 6 form Sunderland and further afield to come along to see what we have to offer. Parents can visit the school between 9am and 11.30am and […]
Ofsted Publication January 2018
January 30, 2018
Ofsted Inspection date: 9-10th of January 2018. We are proud to announce that following our recent Ofsted Inspection the overall effectiveness of the school was judged as Good. Please read the full report below. St Aidan’s Catholic Academy Ofsted Report January 2018 Headteacher Letter Ofsted January 2018
Year 5 and 6 Open Evening
September 6, 2017
Tuesday 19th September 2017 Come along to see the fantastic opportunity we have available to your son. We are delighted with our Summer 2017 result where 81% of our Year 11s achieved a Grade 4 (old Grade C) and above in English, 78% in Maths with a 74% achieving a Grade 4 or above in […]
GCSEs are changing
June 29, 2017
GCSEs are changing; if you are a student, a parent, an employer, or work in education, find out how you will be affected. Changes to GCSEs
St. Anthony’s and St. Aidan’s 6th Form
January 24, 2017
St Anthony’s and St Aidan’s joint sixth form Course Information Guide 2017 now available. Sixth Form Course Guide 2017
Internet Safety for Parents
December 6, 2016
On 17th January 2017 at 5.30pm we will be holding an information evening for Parents and Carers. This session will be to give you hints and tips on how to keep your children safe online. Please see this letter for more information: Internet Safety Parent Information Session
India Immersion Fund Raiser – 18th November 2016
October 11, 2016
On Friday the 18th of November the Academy will host a Race Night to help raise funds for our India Immersion project. The event will commence on at 7.00 pm in the main hall. Ticket prices will be £5 per person or £10 for a family ticket (payment can be made on the door). Pie and […]
Outstanding GCSE results
September 8, 2016
Students, Staff and Governors at St Aidan’s Catholic Academy are celebrating an excellent sets of examination results this year at GCSE. GCSE results at St Aidan’s Catholic Academy bucked the trend for boys nationally with 78% achieving an A*-C grade in English and 78% achieving an A*- C grade in Math’s. In English 85% of […]
Strike Acton – 5th July 2016
June 29, 2016
School will remain open for all students on Tuesday 5th July 2016. Thank you Mr Shepherd
School Closure
November 30, 2015
Can all parents please read the attached information. Important Information for Parents – Friday 4th of December
Exam Results
July 8, 2015
Examination Results will be available on the following dates/times: Sixth Form: Thursday 13th of August in the Briery Study Room Y13 from 8.00am Y12 from 10.00am GCSE Thursday the 20th of August in the Briery Study Room. Y11 from 9.00am Y10 from 10.00am On collection of results students in Y11 can enrol for their chosen sixth […]
BBC Tour
January 30, 2019
Today we welcomed the BBC Bitesize Schools Careers Tour to St Aidans to deliver an interactive 1-hour session to all Year 9 students. The aim was to offer an inspiring insight into the world of creative work, as well as highlighting routes and opportunities within these sectors that the students may not have considered. The […]
Y11 Parent Information Session
January 16, 2019
We are holding a Y11 parent information evening on Tuesday the 22nd of January in the Upper Room between 6 and 7pm to discuss revision techniques and how parents can support their son at this stressful time. I would like to encourage ALL parents to attend and work with us in partnership to ensure your […]
BBC Schools Tour – Coming Soon!
January 9, 2019
We are very excited to welcome BBC Bitesize to St Aidan’s on the 30th January 2019 as part of their BBC Schools Tour. The tour is aimed to give an insight and inspire our boys in the careers and job opportunities within the Arts & Creative Industry. The sessions will feature a panel of 2-3 professionals from TV, Radio, […]
Spelling Bee 2018
December 18, 2018
Our Spelling Bee went off with a Buzz when KS3 competed against each other to win the title of ‘Best Speller’. The competition was intense with year 7 going against each other to see who was the last one standing. We had our very own walking, talking dictionary, Mr J Harris from year 10 who […]
The Bake Off
December 6, 2018
St Aidan’s bake off was a great success and students from years 7 to 10 worked together to create some tasty treats with a Christmas theme. The products that were made were sold to the rest of the school and the proceeds were donated to the school’s food bank appeal. The judging was difficult but […]
Christmas Carol Concert
November 23, 2018
Get in the festive mood and join us on the 19th of December for our Christmas Carol Singalong. Doors open at 6.00pm. – All welcome.
Rock Concert
November 6, 2018
Don’t miss our Rock Night on Wednesday 7th November in the main school hall at 7pm. £2 on the door. All welcome; parents, families and friends. Please support the musicians in what promises to be a fantastic night. Hopefully this will be the start of many successful Rock Nights to come in the future. So come along and […]
China 2018
November 5, 2018
On 19th October, 19 students and 3 staff set of for the experience of a lifetime to China. The first part of the trip was to spend 5 days at our partner school, Daqing Foreign Language School to experience the Chinese education system. The second, to explore Beijing. Read our blog to find out all […]
House Maths Challenge
An inter house Maths Challenge took place just before the end of last half term. We were inundated with students eager to test their arithmetical skills and win points for their houses. The results of the inter house maths challenge were as follows: At key stage 3 the winner was N Greenfield (Brookfield house) At Key […]
