This year, the Heritage Heroes have played a vital role in developing our multilingual local area heritage tours. They helped distribute these to community hubs, including the doctors’ surgery, library and foodbank, ensuring that local history is accessible to a wider audience. They also took part in our archaeological excavation trial during the summer, uncovering some fascinating artefacts on the school site. In addition, they proudly led our VE Day assembly and have been c

We are delighted to share some exciting news about our school. St Cuthbert’s has been awarded the Champion Heritage School Award by Historic England. This is a national honour recognising schools that celebrate and promote their local area’s heritage. We are especially proud because we are the first school in Tyne & Wear to receive this award. Currently, only eight schools nationwide hold this accolade, and with this second national intake, that number will rise to just six

The Heritage Heroes visited Kilbourn House care home to share stories and memories with residents, sparking conversations about local heritage and life in bygone days. Through reminiscence and storytelling, they celebrated the rich history and personal experiences that shape our community.