St Walburga's Catholic Primary School

30/09/2026

Looksmaxxing is an online trend focused on improving physical appearance, particularly among boys and young men.

While some content centres on grooming, skincare, diet and exercise, other parts of the trend can promote questionable advice, extreme practices and unrealistic expectations.

Our latest guide explores key concerns, including:
• Pressure around male appearance and body image
• Misleading or potentially dangerous advice
• Obsessive behaviours and declining self-worth
• Mental health concerns
• Exposure to increasingly extreme online communities

It also shares practical advice for parents and educators on recognising looksmaxxing terminology, noticing changes in behaviour and starting supportive conversations about appearance, influencers and online expectations.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5ke3u

Our latest guide supports parents, carers and educators in understanding the trend and recognising when appearance-focused content may be becoming harmful.

The guide explores:
• The targeting of male insecurities and body image concerns
• Misleading advice and extreme appearance-focused practices
• Links to obsessive behaviours and mental health difficulties
• How increasingly extreme online communities can influence young people
• Warning signs, terminology and changes in behaviour to look out for

With clear, practical advice, the resource helps adults open supportive conversations about appearance, influencers and unrealistic expectations.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/5ke3u

25/09/2026

Our superstars of the week! Well done one and all - we are proud of you 🤩🤩🤩. Keep up the good work 💪🏻Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust

23/09/2026

Discord gives young people a space to chat, play games and join communities based around shared interests.

While it can be a positive way to connect with friends, there are also important risks for parents and educators to understand.

Our latest guide highlights:
• Contact with strangers
• Harassment and harmful behaviour
• Exposure to inappropriate content
• Gaming and socialising becoming a distraction
• Spending and subscription risks

It also shares practical advice on using Discord’s Family Centre, reviewing privacy and spending settings, talking openly about suspicious behaviour and agreeing clear expectations around screen time.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5jh5f

22/09/2026

St Bede’s and St Joseph’s Catholic College
Open Evening

We warmly invite all parents and prospective students to our Open Evening.

This evening provides an excellent opportunity to explore our facilities, meet our dedicated staff, and discover the unique educational environment we offer, grounded in Catholic values and academic excellence.

Date: Wednesday, 23rd September
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Headteacher’s Address: 5:30 PM and 6:45 PM
Location: St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, Ignis Site, Cunliffe Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7AP

For more information, please visit sbsj.co.uk or contact the school office on 01274 941941 or [email protected]

21/09/2026

21/09/2026

Year 6 have been working hard this afternoon breaking apart the opening of John’s Gospel to explain what it tells us about Jesus Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust

18/09/2026

Each Friday in Merit Worship, class teachers award three certificates:
- the Certificate of Merit celebrates class work or character traits
- the Virtue Merit identifies the characteristics displayed by individuals from our current virtue
- the Mission Merit recognises those who are living out our Mission statement in their daily lives.
We are pleased to announce this week’s winners. Congratulations to you all!!! Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust

18/09/2026

A huge well done to our kitchen staff for receiving a 5⭐️ rating yesterday from the Environmental Health Organisation. We are very proud of Maryam and the team for all their hard work leading up to gaining this wonderful result. Thanks ladies! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust

25/06/2026

Invoice fraud can create significant financial and operational disruption for schools, particularly when criminals exploit trusted supplier relationships or busy internal processes.

Our latest guide supports schools in recognising the warning signs and strengthening fraud awareness across teams.

The guide explores:
• How convincing invoices and small email changes can be used to mislead staff
• The risks linked to urgent payment requests and supplier impersonation
• Warning signs such as unusual wording, mismatched details and unexpected bank changes
• Practical steps including verification, invoice cross-checking, dual approval and prompt reporting

With clear, actionable advice, this resource helps schools build confidence and reduce the risk of costly payment fraud.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/58unt