Co-Curricular Brochure
2024 -2025
Spirituality and Catholic Life
St Cuthbert’s motto ‘Quies In Caelo’ encourages all members of the school community to work for the greater glory of good and the common good. After all, you can ‘rest in heaven’ but for now, there is plenty of work to do. This ‘work’ could include involvement in our Catholic co-curricular programme which further enhances their personal formation.
Morning Prayers
Morning prayers are an ideal way to start your day. Why not come along to our peaceful Chapel for a moment of quiet and calm before a busy day. We use a daily prayer book specially created for St Cuthbert’s by the monks of Ampleforth Abbey.
When: Every Monday to Thursday
Time: 8am - 8.10am
Location: Chapel
Staff: Mr Murray, Mr Swindells, Mr Stuart, Mr Manfredi, Mrs Gundlach, Mr Cameron,
Eucharistic Adoration
Blessed Carlo Acutis said ‘By standing before the Eucharistic Christ, we become holy.’ Eucharistic Adoration is time spent with Christ. Talk with Him, listen to Him, sit quietly with Him. This important Catholic ritual will deepen your faith and your relationship with God.
When: Every Friday of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th week of the month
Time: 8am - 8.10am
Location: Chapel
Staff: Mr Murray, Mr Swindells, Mr Stuart, Mr Manfredi, Mrs Gundlach, Mr Cameron, Mrs Regan
First Friday Mass
This academic year we are continuing to offer the tradition of First Friday Mass. All are welcome to attend.
When: First Friday of every month
Time: 8am
Location: Chapel
Staff: Mr Swindells and Parish Priest
Form Class Mass
Every form class from Years 7-11 will plan and lead a Mass in the Chapel once a year with one of our five parish priests celebrating. Following Mass the boys will go for an early lunch with their tutor. Preparation to take place during form time.
When: Wednesday (once a year)
Time: Period 3
Location: Chapel
Staff: Mr Swindells, Miss Peacock, Form Tutor and Parish Priest
Form Class Liturgical Prayer
Every form class from Years 7-13 will plan and lead liturgical prayer to be delivered in the Chapel with Miss Peacock and their form tutor. The Liturgical prayer will feature music, a focal point, readings and prayers written and planned by the pupils.
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday
Time: Tutor Time
Location: Chapel
Staff: Miss Peacock and Form Tutor
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Pupils have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) termly but especially during Lent. Pupils enter the Chapel to examine their conscience before confessing to one of our clergy. They then have the opportunity to perform penance in the Chapel.
Day: Monday (Once a term)
Time: 9.05-11.05
Location: Chapel
Staff: Miss Peacock and Parish Priest
RE Film Club
At RE Film club, you are able to explore some of the big questions of life such as ‘Is it our duty to be kind to everyone?’ ‘Is it wrong to lie?’ through the medium of film.
Day: Friday .
Time: Lunchtime
Location: RE2
Staff: Mrs Kirk
Laudato Si
Laudato Si is a letter that Pope Francis wrote in 2016 asking us to care for our common home. In light of COP28 we are keen to answer Pope Francis’ call to care for our common home and each other. At Laudato Si club, pupils fulfil this goal by tending to the school’s Mission Garden, growing fruit and vegetables to give to the People’s Kitchen, outdoor maintenance for our school/local community and much more. Thank you to the new Year 7 pupils who helped us during Summer School. We are always keen to hear how you think we, as a school community, can improve the environment.
Day: Wednesday
Time: Week B Until 4pm
Location: RE5
Staff Miss Donovan + Mrs Kirk
St Cuthberts Outreach
As part of St Cuthberts Outreach we will be supporting charities such as CAFOD + SVP and also taking part in outreach to our local community. We will plan events throughout the year so that all members of Gods family are looked after, cared for and supported.
Day: TBC/Pupils will be informed
Time: TBC/Pupils will be informed
Location: TBC/Pupils will be informed
Staff Miss Cunningham/Miss Peacock/Miss Charlton and Miss Mann
‘I, Daniel Blake’ Seminars
For the three weeks of Advent where we are in school, Year 12’s General RE Programme is suspended and they take part in a series of seminars led by the RE Department. Each week will begin with watching 30 minutes of the film, then heading to classrooms for a series of tasks and reflections around the issues explored in the film. During Advent, Sixth Form will collect for the West End Foodbank, which is featured in the film.
Day: Thursday Weeks 12, 13 and 14
Time: Period 1
Location: Chapel
Staff: The RE Department
Guild of St Stephen Club
Our Guild of St Stephen Club is a new initiative designed at celebrating the service of those boys who serve the altar both in school and parish Masses and hoping to encourage more boy to follow their example.
Day: One Thursday a Half Term (Boys to be informed in due course)
Time: Lunchtime
Location: RE
Staff: Mr Manfredi and Mr Swindells
Character and Virtue
At St Cuthbert's we view the development of character as equally important to academic education. Part of our Mission is to develop fine young men of integrity who will live according to the pattern of life given to us by Jesus Christ. We will strive, through dedication to the formation of the whole person, to form young men of competence, conscience, compassion, and commitment, who, educated in faith and for justice, will live their lives in the service of others. Our values of faith, Catholic spirituality, and formation of the whole person, a world affirming perspective, diversity, scholarship, service and leadership underpin our Catholic Life.
Year Councils
Year Councils aim to give all pupils a voice on issues that are important to them in school. They are an important feature in teaching our pupils about the British Value of Democracy. Each form group will have two representatives at their Year Council, one elected and one appointed by their Tutor.
Day: Weeks 9, 13, 20, 24, 29, 33
Of the weeks listed Year 11 Council will meet on Mondays, Year 10 on Tuesdays, Year 7 on Wednesdays, Year 9 on Thursdays and Year 8 on Fridays.
Time: Registration (8:45am – 9:05am)
Location: Savio
Staff: Miss Driver
School Council
School council representatives are essential to the life of our Catholic school community. They are representatives of the student body to the wider community. They will make sure that pupil voice is represented in key decisions and developments within the school and within their year group. Representatives must be confident and comfortable talking to adults and pupil. They need to have good organisational and communication skills and have a mature and thoughtful outlook.
Day: Tuesday of Weeks 6, 10, 17, 22, 26, 31, 36
Time: Registration (8:45am - 9:05am)
Location: Raphael
Staff: Mr Swindells
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (Bronze, Silver and Gold)
The DofE is a life changing experience The DofE is many things to many people, supporting generations to successfully navigate adult life. Achieving this Award is not a competition or about being first. It is all about setting personal challenges and pushing personal boundaries. Boys who sign up to complete this prestigious award will work on the four main sections of the award- Volunteering, Physical, Skill and Expedition. The information below is for weekly drop-in sessions and dates of the upcoming expeditions.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 12:30pm
Location: GG4
Staff: Mr Colligan
Gold Training expedition : 9th to 12th April 2025
Gold Assessed expedition : 15th to 18th July 2025
Bronze Training Expedition: 18th June 2025
Bronze Assessed Expedition: 19th and 20th June 2025
Silver Training Expedition: 21st to 23rd May 2025
Silver Assessed Expedition: 4th to 6th June 2025
Pope John Paul II Award
The Pope John Paul II Award is a faith achievement award for young people between the age of 16 and 18. It is non-competitive, inclusive, flexible and voluntary. The Award enables participants to take an active part in the life of their Church – in the life of their community and society. It enables young people to become more aware of the teaching and role of the Catholic Church in the world and to engage at a deep level with Christ. The Award was created to commemorate the late Pope Saint John Paul II who was so committed to young people and who had such belief and confidence in them. The Award can be achieved at Bronze, Silver or Gold level and is independently verified.
Sixth Form only
Day: TBC
Time: Lunchtime
Location: RE3
Staff: Miss Charlton and Miss Mann
Fortis Dux Award
The Fortis Dux (strong leader) Award was established in 2015 and is exclusive to St Cuthbert's. Every student in Years 7 and 8 are entered for the Award. Fortis Dux is a synthesis of the St Pope John Paul II Award and the DofE Award and offers our boys the opportunities to excel at different aspects of Catholic leadership. Every year the students astound staff with the creative, generous ways they give back to the school and wider community whilst completing the Award. Students who complete the Award are rewarded with a visit to Holy Island and a pin badge. The Fortis Dux Award has recently featured in the International Catholic magazine The Tablet.
Years 7 - 8 only
Day: Any
Time: Any- Deadline for the Award is Friday 14th June 2024
Location: Any
Staff: Hand completed Award booklets to Mr Swindells
Black History Month
During October our ID group will plan and lead assemblies along with other activities.
Anti-Bullying Week
Week 10 on the school calendar is National Anti-Bullying Week. To mark this important date, each year group will have an assembly planned and delivered by the Head Boy and Deputy Head Boys based on this year’s theme ‘Make a noise about bullying’. They, along with staff, will also be holding ‘Ear4U’ surgeries in Lower Volta for anyone who wants to talk to them about a bullying issue.
LGBTQ+ Awareness Week
Week 35 marks our LGBTQ+ Awareness Week. During this week, in addition to the planned curriculum, every boy will have an assembly on the issue, each department will deliver a lesson from their subject linking it to an LGBTQ person or issue and pupils/staff will be invited to wear rainbow laces in their school shoes.
STEM and Academic
St Cuthbert’s has a long and proud tradition of academic excellence that is bolstered by our superb co-curricular offer delivered by our dedicated subject specialists. We are also keen to look to the future and offer clubs in our state of the art Science labs, IT suites and our purpose-built engineering block known as the Reece Building.
Puzzle Club
If you love riddles, strategy games and Rubik’s cubes, then puzzle club is the place for you! Come along each week to pique your curiosity and challenge yourself with a wide array of engaging puzzles and games.
This year, we will also be running the National Cipher Challenge during puzzle club –come along to find out more!
Day: Tuesday
Time: 3pm - 4pm
Location: MA1
Staff: Mr Shuttleworth and Mr Higgins
Dungeons and Dragons
Join in the world’s most popular role-playing game. Dungeons and Dragons is a collaborative story telling fantasy game. Create your characters and work together to overcome problems, finding new and inventive solutions. Or choose to be the dungeon master, creating new worlds and challenges for other players to face.
Day: Friday
Time: 3pm – 4pm
Location: MA3
Staff: Mr Francis
Geography Club (Geogberts)
What if Yellowstone Super-volcano erupts? How will the takeover affect Newcastle upon Tyne? Why is the Aral Sea almost gone? At Geogberts we explore areas of Geography from beyond the curriculum. From natural disasters to sports, you will soon realise that almost anything can be related to Geography. Come along, listen to the teachers share their expertise, and have the opportunity to be present your own interests to the group.
Day: Friday
Time: Lunchtime
Location: GG5
Staff: Miss Charlton
Tycoon Business Enterprise Challenge
Do you want to be the next Sir Richard Branson or Sir Alan Sugar? We will be taking part in the Tycoon 1K Challenge, run by the Peter Jones Foundation (Dragons Den). This national competition involves pupils forming a team and coming up with an idea for a business; they will draw up a business plan and produce a product or service. The trading period will be during November and December, when they will sell their products or service, hopefully making a profit.
Years 7 - 9 only
Day: Wednesday
Time: Lunchtime
Location: Business 2
Staff: Mrs Tomlinson
Design Technology
Year 10 and 11 support sessions have been created to support pupils with the NEA content of the GCSE specification and any Design and Technology Homework. Pupils will be able to access more one to one support from teaching staff on their designs.
Day: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: Lunchtime
Location: Reece
Staff: Miss Alexander and Mrs Whitfield
F1 in Schools
F1 in Schools is open to all UK based secondary schools. The challenge is simply to design, make and race innovative F1 cars of the future, using a combination of design and make skills and CAD / CAM software.
Day: Wednesday
Time: After school 3pm – 4pm
Location: Reece Building
Staff: Miss Alexander and Mrs Whitfield
Homework Club
Students are welcome to the library after school to receive help with homework or to have a quiet space to work. Teaching staff from different subject areas will attend the homework club to assist students and answer questions.
Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Time: After school (3pm – 4pm)
Location: Library
Staff: Various
Chess Club
Interested in learning to play chess or improving your game? Come to the library to meet other players from across the school and learn from a professional chess coach. Practice and learn new skills and strategies. Open to all levels and year groups.
Day: Tuesdays
Time: After school (3pm – 4pm)
Location: Library
Staff: Ms Black
Law Club
A journey through the legal process; from exploring how laws are made and interpreted by the courts, to the court rules at trial. You will be invited to take part in a mock Magistrates Court trial, as a magistrate, clerk, and witness or as a lawyer. Your skills as a listener, investigator, debater and public speaker will become extraordinary.
Day: Friday
Time: Lunchtime 12:30pm – 12:50pm (week B)
Location: RE4
Staff: Mr Graham
Art and Culture
At St Cuthbert’s, we believe that every young man under our care should have the opportunity to be creative, and to experience and participate in arts and culture. Arts clubs can support mental health and wellbeing as well as building the confidence, character and resilience needed for the modern world. We see value in trying to expose our pupils to as many different aspects of culture as possible.
Junior Band Y7-9 (some Y10 in support)
Do you play an instrument? Do you enjoy playing together with other musicians? Come along and join in the school band. All instruments are welcome. If you receive an instrumental lesson here at St Cuthbert’s it is an expectation that you join a lunch time ensemble.
Day: Thursday
Time: Lunchtime
Location: MU1
Staff: Mr Anderson & Mr Tanton
Junior Brass
The Brass Ensemble welcomes all beginner and intermediate players from 1st-6th form. This flexible ensemble will perform music in a wide range of musical styles from classical and jazz to film and popular music.
Day: Monday
Time: Lunchtime
Location: MU2
Staff: Mr Proudlock & Mr Tanton
String Ensemble
String Orchestra is a popular lunchtime activity for string players. They learn a varied repertoire of classical and popular music with recent pieces being Jupiter from the Plants and the Theme from The Crown. They perform in the Christmas and summer concerts.
Pupils can make music with friends and find out how enjoyable ensemble playing is. Pupils can be of any standard but must be able to read music.
Day: Wednesday
Time: Lunchtime
Location: MU2
Staff: Mr Proudlock & Ms Coleman
Ran by sixth form with staff support
GCSE and A Level Composition and Performance intervention
GCSE and A Level intervention and support sessions provides an opportunity for all pupils to develop their own compositional skill. Priority will be given to GCSE and A Level musicians in the first instance, but pupils may speak with any of the curriculum music teachers if they wish to attend a session.
Day: Monday
Time: 3pm - 4pm
Location: MU1
Staff: Mr Anderson and Mr Proudlock
Big Band
Big Band provides the opportunity for experienced musicians to develop their ensemble playing and ability to improvise. Ideal for more advanced musicians, ensemble playing covering a range of styles. The Big Band performs in both the Senior Instrumental concerts and at other informal events in school.
Years 10-13 only, unless invited
Day: Monday + Wednesday
Time: Lunchtime
Location: MU1
Staff: Mr Anderson
Vocal/Choir Club
Do you enjoy singing? Come and join others with a passion for singing and create beautiful harmonies! There will be numerous opportunities to represent the school. See Mr Anderson for a lunch pass.
Day: Tuesday week B
Time: Lunchtime
Location: MU1
Staff: Mr Anderson and Mr Proudlock
History Club
Delve into history like never before. The club will include films, documentaries, presentations, and fact-finding missions.
Day: Wednesday
Time: Lunchtime
Location: HI4
Staff: Miss Seymour
KS3 Art Club
The club is run to support pupils by giving them a quiet space to complete their homework, access to drawing media and materials and offering extra tuition. This an opportunity for pupils to explore art further and explore a range of artistic approaches.
Years 7 only
Day: Wednesday
Time: After school 3-4
Location: Art2
Staff: Mrs Devin
GCSE Art Catch-up (Y10 &11)
An opportunity for pupils to catch up on any outstanding work, with access to specialised materials to further promote successes within Art.
Day: Wednesday
Time: Afterschool (3pm – 4pm)
Location: Art 2, 3 & 4
Staff: Mr Warner, Mr Hedley, Mr Miller, Miss Cook
GCSE Fine Art Homework and Coursework year 10 and 11
An opportunity for pupils to work on their GCSE coursework and homework, with access to specialised materials and guidance.
Day – Everday at lunch time
Time – 12:20pm to 12:50pm
Location – Art 4
Staff – Mrs Cook
Literacy and Reading
Literacy is the ability to read, write, speak and listen in a way that lets us communicate effectively and make sense of the world. Research undertaken by the National Literacy Trust found that children who are the most engaged with literacy are three times more likely to have higher levels of mental wellbeing than children who are the least engaged and boys who are the most engaged with literacy have higher levels of mental wellbeing than girls who are equally engaged. Our literacy and reading programme aims to inspire a love of these vital skills.
Book Club
Book Club is for those who love to read and get lost in a good story. This year you will have the opportunity to discuss characters, themes and events with other students and teachers, so if you want to broaden your library come and join us!
We have a wide range of books to choose from, all of which you can find in our extensive ‘Book Menu’’ - there is something here for everyone!
We have a book focus changing each term, so whether you like on the edge of your seat action, or a relaxing journey you can find everything you want termly!
Day: Wednesday
Time: Lunchtime
Location: Library
Staff: Miss Mann and Ms Black
Debating Society
The debating society is for those who enjoying engaging in discussion and argument about big issues in society today. You will be able to develop your skills in arguing a clear point of view and using evidence and persuasion to win a debate. You will follow a widely recognised debating model and work with partners in competition against others. With your newly honed debating skills, you may even be able to convince your parents to do things for you. Typical topics could include: Is genetic engineering a good thing? Should there be a ban on music lyrics that promote violence and criminal lifestyles?
Day: Monday
Time: Lunchtime
Location: EN10
Staff: Miss Foley
School Trips
Ski Trip
Les Menuires, France: Saturday 18th January – Saturday 25th January 2025
When it comes to location, our Clubhotel Skilt wins hands-down! This slope-side hotel overlooks its own sun terrace and bar, with the ski school meeting point quite literally a few steps from the terrace. With access to various in-house evening entertainment options, students will appreciate being able to roll out of bed and practically onto the slopes when the sun comes up in the Three Valleys.
Porto Football Trip
Porto Football Trip, Portugal: Friday 21st February – Wednesday 26th February 2025
Join us for an unforgettable football trip to Porto, where passion meets the pitch! Experience the excitement as our pupils compete against local Portuguese teams, showcasing their skills and sportsmanship. Enjoy thrilling matches as we watch FC Porto play live in their iconic stadium and take part in exclusive training sessions at the FC Porto training facility, guided by professional coaches. Explore the vibrant city, immerse yourself in its rich culture, and create lasting memories with fellow teammates and fans. This is more than just a trip; it’s a chance to elevate your game and make lifelong friendships!"
Year 13 Tutor2U Grade Booster Session
A 1 day trip on the 7th March 2025; join the tutor2u subject experts for a full day of crucial exam technique and core topic revision, all delivered on the big cinema screen.
These workshops are designed and delivered by the trusted tutor2u subject teams, all of whom know what students need to succeed in the 2025 exams.
Each workshop has four fast-paced, interactive and fun sessions delivered in the cinema screen. You’ll take away lots of great advice on effective exam technique, and a fantastic workshop booklet packed with useful information.
Plus, you also get an enrolment on the supporting Grade Booster Online course, providing hours of extra help all the way to your final exam.
World Challenge Expedition to Morocco in July 2026
World Challenge is a company that works with schools on overseas expeditions that develop leadership skills in young people.
Whilst on this two-week expedition, students (Year 12 and 13 at the time of departure) will take on leadership roles on a day-to-day basis, supported by the adult leadership team (a World Challenger leader plus SCCHS staff): these will include managing the team budget, booking accommodation, and organising daily food and meals.
The expedition will include trekking at altitude in the High Atlas Mountains of Northern Africa, climbing Mount Toubkal (the highest peak in North Africa at 4167m), completing a community-based project in the Marrakech area and some rest and relaxation on the North Atlantic coast in Essaouira.
Youth Mission Team Retreats
Retreats to the Youth Village in Consett Durham are run by our Ethos team. There are various retreats available across the year available to Y7-10.
Y7-9 are offered residential retreats where they take part in various activities which are based on new themes each year. It is an amazing opportunity for them to step back from their busy lives, reflect and pray.
Y10 are also given the opportunity to attend the ‘Summer Festival’ better known as ‘God Camp’. This is a mini festival which is offered by YMT and involves camping, Christian music, prayer and reflection.
Ampleforth Retreats
Retreats to Ampleforth are new this year and are offered to our Sixth Form. These are residential retreats and give the students the opportunity to reflect, pray and have some time out from the business of Sixth Form.
Flame 2025
Flame is the biggest Catholic Youth conference in the UK. It is offered every 2 years and is hosted at Wembley Stadium. It is offered to pupils and students from Y9-13 and allows them to come together with other likeminded young people from around the UK. They will have the opportunity to listen to music, talks and also reflect and pray.
Sport and Physical Activity
A high-quality co-curricular programme in sport inspires the participants to succeed and excel in competition and other physically demanding activities. We provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way, which supports their health and fitness. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect.
Competitive Sports currently include:
• Football
• Basketball • Rugby
Co-curricular clubs in PE often change, for the most up-to-date information visit the PE Department Noticeboard.
Sports to look out for include Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Cricket, Cross-country, Dodgeball, Gym, Rock climbing, Tennis, Table Tennis and access to the school gym.
Sixth Form Enrichment
The Sixth Form Co-Curricular Enrichment Programme is compulsory for all students in Years 12 and 13 and takes place every Wednesday Periods 4 and 5. It is designed to go beyond the realms of the examined curriculum and stimulate students’ interests, in both an academic and practical sense.
Course Description Outcome
GCSE resit
Mr Burrows
Mrs Foley
Ms McNally
Mr Giles
Miss Mallabum
Cooking
Mr Mitchell
Compulsory for anyone who does not have Grade 4 in English Language or Maths
Debate Miss Cunningham
Learn to make delicious meals and gain recipes that you will be able to make time and time again at home.
Meet basic requirements for FE, HE or Apprenticeships
EPQ
Mrs Garay
Learn the process of formal debating using the British Parliamentary style of debate. Working in a pair, you will debate a ‘motion’ put forward to the ‘House’ and attempt to convince a judge of the strength and validity of your arguments. You will need to be able to argue either for or against different propositions (regardless of your own views), but this will enable you to become skilled in argumentation and persuasion.
From this course you will gain a wide range of cooking skills and processes such as baking bread, whilst learning other preparation essentials such as mise en place to ensure you are prepared for living independently.
This course will help to sharpen up your skills in reasoning, logic and argumentation. It will support the work done in any essay-based subject and would be ideal for any student who wishes to pursue a career in law. It will also give you more confidence in public speaking and presenting, as well as developing your ability to clearly communicate your thoughts and ideas, which are highly desirable skills in the workplace and will support any university study.
Written report of 5000 words which includes references & research OR an artefact (e.g. a piece of art, a computer game, a realised design) with a written report of approx. 1000 words.
Extended Project qualification, graded from A* to E, valued by Universities and gives UCAS points.
Mandarin
Ms Ming Birkett
A presentation of your report to an audience and a complete logbook of progress made.
Develop and improve own learning as critical, reflective and independent learners
Develop and apply decision making and where appropriate problem solving skills
Extend planning, research, critical thinking, analysis, evaluation and presentation skills
Learn how to have conversations in Mandarin and use transactional language.
Sport
Mr Cheema
Football
Mr Adams
Basketball
Mr Hogg
Politics
Mrs Vasey
Play a range of sports and use the gym.
To be able to make yourself understood and understand others if you were to travel to a Mandarin speaking country.
Develop and maintain fitness levels.
Finance
Ms Tomlinson
The Football academy programmecommitment of the full academic year.
The Basketball academy programmecommitment of the full academic year.
Explore different political systems across a variety of countries.
Develop playing and coaching football.
Develop playing and coaching football.
Develop an understanding of politics, systems and be able to compare and contrast different processes.
Learn how to manage your money, looking at savings, investments and borrowing, as well as the consequences of poor financial decision-making and identity fraud.
To become financially aware and make independent financial decisions.
Careers and Aspirations
St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School’s Careers Strategy seeks to help all boys understand the range of opportunities available to them in today’s economy and acquire the skills and qualifications they need to succeed in the workplaces of the future. The Careers programme and calendar are monitored and evaluated throughout the year and their impact is assessed through the range of successful destinations our students secure. Through the delivery of impartial careers information, advice and guidance, a stable careers programme, utilising Labour Market Information, St Cuthbert’s endeavours to implement the Gatsby Benchmarks. By empowering young men to take their place in society, St Cuthbert’s can help create men of competence, compassion, conscience and commitment.
Year University & Academic events and programmes Employer led & vocational events and programmes
7 HE: An Investigation. This interactive presentation takes students through a series of cryptic clues, secret symbols and quiz questions to get them thinking about HE.
Newcastle University
8 Newcastle/Durham University Campus visit Newcastle & Durham Universities
Working World Workshops; pupils gain an understanding of the breadth of different careers available, to recognise that different skills are needed for different careers and to reflect on their own skills and what they may want to do in the future.
PSHE programme weeks 36, 37 & 38 Careers lessons
National Careers & National Apprenticeship weeks; range of activity to promote Beyond St Cuthbert’s
Gateshead College assembly to promote vocational pathways such as T levels.
PSHE programme weeks 36, 37 & 38 Careers lessons
National Careers& National Apprenticeship weeks; range of activity to promote Beyond St Cuthbert’s
My Big Career St Cuthbert’s
NCW/NAW & St Cuthbert’s
Gateshead College
St Cuthbert’s
NCW/NAW & St Cuthbert’s
Intervention Delivered by Intervention Delivered by
9 Course Pursuit. This introduces pupils to the possibilities of further education and encourages them to carefully consider the educational choices they are making from this year onward, as well as introducing concepts and vocabulary used in Higher Education
Northumbria University
10 Money workshops including student finance.
Global Bridge: an EdTech platform that connects young people & education with employers, apprenticeships and universities.
The Money Charity
Global bridge
Newcastle United Careers Programme
Careers coaching; one to one mentoring support for selected pupils
Newcastle College assembly to promote vocational pathways such as T levels.
PSHE programme weeks 36, 37 & 38 Careers lessons
National Careers& National Apprenticeship weeks; range of activity to promote Beyond St Cuthbert’s
Build My Skills; a series of workshops, where speakers will offer insights into the sector, their own career pathways, and employability skills they value.
Work experience week
National Careers& National Apprenticeship weeks; range of activity to promote Beyond St Cuthbert’s
PSHE programme weeks 36, 37 & 38
Newcastle United My Big Career
Newcastle College
St Cuthbert’s
NCW/NAW & St Cuthbert’s
St Cuthbert’s
NCW/NAW & St Cuthbert’s
St Cuthbert’s
11 Sixth form transition; range of information advice and guidance, lunchtime sessions and induction programme.
A Microsoft IAG team is a platform to share information.
Transition week
St Cuthbert’s
NCS assembly & promotion
Oxford & Cambridge university roadshows
St Cuthbert’s NCS
Oxford & Cambridge
My Future My Choice Careers fair; range of Apprenticeship providers, employers and Higher education institutions recruiting at St James Park
Apprenticeship application workshops: support staff to help complete online applications.
Newcastle & Gateshead college support
Newcastle Careers and Guidance team, interviews, and school support
CIAG Interview with Mrs Garay
Groundwork employment coaches: one to one interviews and support offered.
National Careers & National Apprenticeship weeks; range of activity to promote Beyond St Cuthbert’s
Level up; an interactive quiz which explores post 16 qualifications.
Newcastle Careers and Guidance Team ASK programme. St Cuthbert’s Colleges
Newcastle Careers and Guidance Team
St Cuthbert’s
Groundwork; Northern Directions
NCW/NAW & St Cuthbert’s
Future Me
Sixth form
A Microsoft IAG team is a platform to share information.
Evolve; workshop on transition into Sixth form.
Access to Higher Education programmes; eligible students can apply to access programmes to lower grade offers onto degree programmes.
St Cuthbert’s
Northumbria University Range of Universities
My Future My Choice Careers fair; range of Apprenticeship providers, employers and Higher education institutions recruiting at St James Park
Work experience: placements arranged through Unifrog.
Speakers 4 school/Springpod work experience placements
Guest speakers; key figures talking about their industry.
Employer led showcases; range of workshops exploring careers in industry.
Newcastle Careers Team
St Cuthbert’s Speakers4school
Various professionals
My Big Career EY, Prime, NE1 ASK Programme
Partnerships programmes with Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria & Sunderland Universities.
Engagement with Newcastle College
Social Mobility Foundation programme
Oxford/Cambridge visit; campus tour and application workshops
Oxbridge day
Sutton Trust activities
Subject specific events & open days
Money Management workshops from The Money Charity
Progression programme: in school carousel of activities to prepare for UCAS application or alternative pathways
Medical school application support: series of guest intervention to support the process
FutureMe; Higher education ambassador workshops
Summer schools & residentials
Campus visit
Oxbridge
Sutton trust
Range of Universities
The Money charity
St Cuthbert’s
Newcastle University
NECOP
Range of Universities
Northumbria Uni
Assessment centre: day mimicking what typically happens during the recruitment process.
UCAS Discover/ UK University & Apprenticeship Search Event NE Skills Convention/ all bring young people face to face with employers, training providers, colleges, universities and professional bodies.
Volunteer opportunities: range of organisations deliver assemblies to recruit volunteers.
Global Bridge: a pioneering EdTech platform that connects connects young people & education with employers, apprenticeships and universities.
A series of Industry insights to inform about employability skills that should be developed.
Smart Futures programme offer.
Nuffield research placements
Weekly Apprenticeship vacancies bulletin posted on Teams.
Groundwork employment coaches: one to one interviews and support offered.
Prospects services
Range of employers
Global Bridge
Ernst & Young
Nuffield Health
Newcastle Careers Team
Groundwork & St Cuthbert’s
Uptree
Co-Curricular Timetable
