Our Lady and St Bede

🎓 GCSE RESULTS DAY 2026 🎓

What a phenomenal day at OLSB! 💙💛

We are incredibly proud of our Year 11 pupils who have achieved fantastic results across all subjects. Today has been filled with smiling faces, joyous conversations and well-deserved celebrations. 🌟

These results reflect years of hard work, dedication and resilience from a truly brilliant year group. Every grade represents a personal journey, and we are immensely proud of every individual success.

As our pupils now take their exciting next steps into sixth form, college, apprenticeships and beyond, we wish them every success. The future awaits! 🚀

A huge thank you to our dedicated staff and to all parents and carers for the encouragement, support and belief you have given our young people throughout their journey.

Congratulations, Year 11. You should be exceptionally proud of yourselves — we certainly are! 👏🎉

GCSE results day tomorrow.

Pupils can collect their results between 8:30am and 10am from Hall A.

If any pupils are unable to attend school to collect their results tomorrow, please email our school to authorise someone to collect the results on your behalf.

Good luck to all of our pupils!

🎭 Wow! We’re still buzzing from our incredible run of High School Musical! 🎭

With 65 pupils, 4 performances, and over 800 audience members enjoying the show, it truly was a production to remember. The memories made both on and off the stage will last a lifetime.

We could not be prouder of every single person involved. Whether they were seasoned performers or stepping onto the stage for the very first time, our pupils showed outstanding dedication, resilience, enthusiasm, and commitment throughout the rehearsal process and performances.

The wonderful reviews and feedback we have received have been thoroughly deserved (if you came to see HSM, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!)

From the energetic opening of "Wildcat Cheer" to the show-stopping "Megamix" finale, the cast gave their all, demonstrating professionalism, talent, and teamwork every step of the way.

This production also marked the Performing Arts Department’s fifth show at OLSB. It’s incredible to think that the Year 7 pupils who first joined us for Hairspray in 2022 are now preparing to spread their wings and begin the next chapter of their journey.

A special thank you goes to Alfie, Isabella, Freddie, Emaan and Harry, who have been part of every one of our productions. Your commitment, growth, and passion for performing have been inspiring to watch. On behalf of Mr Walker, Mrs Carey and Miss Conway, we wish you every success for the future and hope you'll return next year to watch our sixth OLSB production!

👀 And finally... the announcement of our 2027 production will be made in September. Stay tuned! 🎬✨

✨🎉 Year 11 Prom 2026 – A Night to Remember! 🎉✨

What an incredible evening we had celebrating our wonderful Year 11 students at Prom! 🌟

From the stunning arrivals and elegant outfits to the laughter, dancing, and unforgettable memories, the night was a fitting tribute to a fantastic year group. We are so proud of everything our students have achieved during their time with us and it was a pleasure to see them come together one last time to celebrate this important milestone.

Thank you to all the staff who helped make the evening so special and to everyone who contributed to creating such a memorable event.

As our Year 11 students embark on the next stage of their journey, we wish each and every one of them success, happiness, and confidence in whatever path they choose. 💙

🌞🛟 The Safeguarding Times – Summer Term 2026 Edition is Here! 🛟🌞

We're delighted to share the latest edition of The Safeguarding Times, a safeguarding newsletter created by young people, for young people across Hartlepool and Stockton.
Over the last term, children and young people have worked incredibly hard to produce a newsletter that is relevant to local young people and focuses on the issues that matter most to them. Every topic has been chosen and written by young people from our area.

This term's theme is 'Wellbeing and Summer Safety', with features including:
☀️ Staying safe in the sun
🌊 Important water safety advice
🎒 Transition and preparing for change
💬 An interview with Lizzy Jackson from Alliance Psychological Services, sharing helpful advice on wellbeing during the summer holidays and periods of transition

A huge well done to all the young people involved in creating this fantastic edition. Their voices, ideas and experiences have helped produce an informative and engaging resource for others.

📖 Read the newsletter here:https://www.hsscp.co.uk/media/1291/summer-term-2026-the-safeguarding-times-wellbeing-and-summer-safety-issue-1.pdf
Please take a look and share with families to help keep children and young people safe, happy and well this summer.

☀️ What a fantastic year it's been! 🌟

From exciting learning opportunities and memorable experiences to sporting successes, performances and celebrations, we're proud of everything our pupils and staff have achieved.

Take a look at the latest BHCET Summer Newsletter to see what we've been up to and discover the amazing things happening across our Trust schools 📚🏆🎭🌞

🔗 https://bhcet.org.uk/about-us/news-events/newsletters

Our Lady & St Bede Catholic Academy Students Represent Our School at The National Careers Challenge Grand Finals 💫

Congratulations to Team Music Masquerades – George, Dylan, Isabelle, Pippa, Tino and Odala – who proudly represented our school at The National Careers Challenge Grand Finals at the Telford International Centre. ⭐

Earlier this year, The Inspirational Learning Group visited our school to deliver an employer-led challenge, giving students the opportunity to work on a real-world business brief while developing essential employability and enterprise skills. Following their fantastic performance, Team Music Masquerade qualified for the national finals.

At the event, our students presented their ideas to employers and business leaders alongside finalists from schools across the UK. It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase their creativity, confidence and teamwork while experiencing a truly inspiring national event.

Hosted by Britain's Got Talent finalist Harry Moulding, the Grand Finals brought together students, educators and employers to celebrate the next generation of talent.

We are incredibly proud of Team Music Masquerade for their hard work, commitment and enthusiasm throughout the competition. Reaching the Grand Finals is a fantastic achievement, and they have been excellent ambassadors for our school. 📣