St Thomas Becket Catholic School

🍎🥗 Reflecting on Northamptonshire Food & Drink Week 🥗🍎
We were delighted to celebrate the recent Northamptonshire Food & Drink Week by showcasing some of the fresh and delicious dishes prepared by our wonderful team at Coombs Catering.

At St Thomas Becket, we are proud to offer a wide selection of freshly prepared meals each day, giving our pupils plenty of healthy and varied options to choose from. From vibrant salads and seasonal fruits to hearty hot meals, vegetarian choices and tasty desserts, our menus are carefully designed to ensure there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Using quality ingredients and focusing on balanced nutrition, our catering team works hard to create meals that are both nourishing and appealing, helping our pupils make positive choices and develop healthy eating habits.

A huge thank you to the talented Coombs Catering team for their creativity, dedication and commitment to providing fresh, high-quality food every day.
We hope you enjoyed celebrating local food with us and discovering some new favourites along the way!

Year 8 Savio Residential – Heading Home Today! 🚌

After an unforgettable few days in Cheshire, our Year 8 students are heading back to Northampton today following their fantastic Savio Residential.

Throughout the trip, students have embraced every opportunity to challenge themselves, build new friendships and create lasting memories. From exploring the beautiful surroundings to taking part in a range of activities, they have shown resilience, teamwork and a wonderful sense of community.

We are incredibly proud of the way our students represented the school, demonstrating enthusiasm, respect and support for one another throughout the residential.

A huge thank you to the staff at Savio House for their warm hospitality, and to our dedicated staff team for making the experience so special.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back and hearing all about their favourite moments from the trip!

Safe travels, Year 8 – see you back in Northampton soon! 👋

RC Diocese of Northampton

🌟 Volunteer Week Staff Spotlight 🌟

Meet Mr White 🎶

Since 2015, Mr White has volunteered with Northamptonshire Carers, Carers supporting the Carers Choir and a range of music projects that bring people together through the power of music.

From accompanying performances and organising volunteer musicians to conducting concerts and composing original pieces for the choir, his contribution has helped create memorable experiences for Carers across the county. One of his proudest achievements is writing It Could Be Me Or You, an anthem for the charity, as well as leading a virtual choir project during lockdown to help people stay connected.

For Mr White, the most rewarding part is seeing Carers take centre stage, build confidence, form friendships and receive the recognition they deserve. Through music, he helps create moments of joy, community and celebration for people who spend so much of their lives caring for others.

Thank you, Mr White, for making such a positive difference. ❤️

🌟 Volunteer Week Staff Spotlight 🌟

Meet Mrs Miles & Lily 🐾

For the past 18 months, Mrs Miles and her miniature schnauzer, Lily, have volunteered with Pets As Therapy, visiting local schools, hospices and community events to bring comfort, companionship and smiles.

Inspired by the positive impact a PAT dog had on her mum during cancer treatment, Mrs Miles and Lily completed their training and now spend their time brightening the days of students, patients, staff and visitors alike.

A particular highlight was representing Pets As Therapy at Crufts this year.

If you see Lily around school, please come and say hello—but remember to ask before stroking her!

Thank you, Mrs Miles and Lily, for making such a difference. ❤️

Volunteers' Week | 1–7 June

This week, we celebrate the incredible people who give their time, talents, and compassion to support others in our communities.

As a Catholic community, we are inspired by Saint Vincent de Paul, the patron saint of charitable societies and volunteers. His life reminds us that acts of service, no matter how small, can bring hope, dignity, and God's love to those in need.

Volunteering is more than giving time—it is living out our faith through action, to serve one another with generosity and compassion.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all volunteers who make a difference every day in our schools, parishes, charities, and local communities.

WELCOME BACK!

We're into the final push of the summer term, and every day counts!

🏆 Attendance Summer Challenge starts - on Monday (1st June) when ALL students return for classes.

✅ Achieve 100% attendance as a form
✅ One student from each qualifying form will be drawn at random
✅ Their form will receive 400 House Points!

This is your chance to make a difference for your House and finish the year strong.

🔴 Be here.
🔵 Be ready.
🟢 Be rewarded.

Let's see which House can lead the way as we head towards the finish line!

We hope our Year 11 & 13 students have had a lovely bank holiday in this glorious weather — and enjoyed a well-deserved reset. ☀️

As revision continues, remember: “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.”

Keep going, stay organised, and trust the work you’re putting in. You’ve got this! 💪
REFLECT | RETHINK | REVISE

On Wednesday this week, our Year 7 students gathered in the Auditorium for a beautiful and reflective Rosary.

During the service, students prayed the Joyful Mysteries, reflecting on moments from the early life of Jesus and the faith of Mary. All Year 7 students were also given their own rosary beads, helping them to take part fully in this special moment of prayer.

A huge thank you to our Faith Leaders, Worship Band and Choir students, who led the prayer and music with such reverence, confidence and maturity.
A lovely moment of faith, reflection and community during this month of May. 🙏🎶