Cardinal Hume Catholic School

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Join our outstanding 6th form. We are an inclusive 6th form and welcome students from all schools and communities. Send in your application using the link below to join us in September.
https://t.co/OdTzjq3jUi
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Holocaust Memorial Assemblies
Our Year 12s led a moving assembly for #HolocaustMemorialDay, sharing personal reflections and photos from their recent visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau.

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🥈 Silver for our Y10/11 Basketball Team!
After a brilliant run (4 wins, 1 loss), they finished 2nd in the South of Tyne Finals and are now headed to the Regional Finals at Vertu Motors Arena in March.
So proud—bring on the next challenge! 💪🔥
#TeamCHS #BasketballSuccess

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⚽ Free Walking Football at Cardinal Hume!
Open to all local residents 50+.

📅 Fridays (term time)
🏫 Indoor & outdoor facilities
🎓 Run by our Sixth Form

Stay active, have fun, meet new people — come join us! 🙌

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📷 Art of the Week 📷
We’re delighted to celebrate outstanding artwork from each year group this week! Our students continue to impress us with their creativity, skill and imagination. Well done to all our talented young artists.
#CHSCreates #StudentTalent #ArtOfTheWeek

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🌟 Huge thanks to the National Audit Office! 🌟
Our Year 12 & 13 students gained brilliant insight into careers in finance and accountancy, and what it’s like to work in the industry. A fantastic boost to our Sixth Form careers programme!
#FutureReady #InspiringCareers

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Reason #2 to Join Cardinal Hume Sixth Form: Outstanding Destinations!
Our students go on to top universities like Cambridge, Durham & Liverpool, or secure competitive apprenticeships.
Your future starts here — open to CHS students and others. 🌟

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Year 11 pupils will receive their December mock GCSE & Vocational results on Friday 16th January.
Wishing all our pupils the very best of luck — we’re proud of your hard work and resilience!
#CHCSYear11 #MockResults2026 #ProudOfOurPupils

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🎉 Calling All Dancers! 🎉

Dance Club starts this Thursday from 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM! 💃🕺

📍 When: Each Thursday, 3:15–4:15
📍 Where: Dance Studio

#DanceClub #DanceLife

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⚽ FREE Walking Football at Cardinal Hume Catholic School!
Every Friday (term time) 2–3pm.
For anyone 50+ in the local community. Indoor & outdoor facilities.
📍 Old Durham Rd, Gateshead NE9 6RZ
📞 0191 477 3559
#WalkingFootball #ActiveLiving

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Outstanding Attendance at Cardinal Hume!
Our Term 1 attendance is 2.65% above Gateshead & 1.72% above national – locally, that’s 10 extra hours of learning! Huge thanks to parents & well done pupils for making every lesson count! 👏 #AttendanceMatters #CHS

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Thinking Sixth Form? ✅ Cardinal Hume delivers:
📈 1/3 of grades A/A* over 5 years + BEST vocational grades in Gateshead!
💡 Uni, Apprenticeship, or work—your success starts here. Open to all pupils in the region.

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CHS had an amazing Term 1!

17k+ lessons, 26k+ House Points, 4k+ free bagels, 1k+ library books, 100+ fixtures, 500+ music lessons, 750+ students on 30+ visits, plus Y11 mocks & study sessions.

Thank you all—now on to a busy Term 2! 💙✨

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🌟 Peace be with you all this Christmas 🌟
Wishing all our pupils and families a peaceful, restful break.
May you find time to recharge and enjoy moments with loved ones.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back in the New Year.

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🎄✨ Congratulations to our Christmas Card Competition winners! 🎨 Isla (Y7) for her beautiful bauble design, and 🌟 Hanna (Y10) for her stunning nativity artwork. Incredible talent from both! Well done — and Merry Christmas to all! 🎅🎁✨

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🎶 Our choir and musicians spent the day spreading festive joy — performing for residents at Aspen Court Care Home, then at the QE Hospital’s main entrance. A wonderful way to end our festive calendar of performances! 🎄 #CHSCommunity #FestiveJoy #MusicMatters

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🏀 Huge Congrats to our Basketball Stars! 🏀
Both our Y8/9 and Y10/11 teams have qualified for the South of Tyne Finals!
Proud of your hard work, teamwork, and determination. Bring on the finals! 💪🔥
#CHSBasketball #TeamCHS #SouthOfTyneFinals

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CHS beat Cramlington 4–3 in a thrilling National Cup tie! Goals from Jack L, Joseph C (2) and Will M sealed the win. The boys now head to Yorkshire for Round 6 and a place in the last 32. Huge effort from the team! ⚽💙

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📢 Cardinal Hume Outdoors:
Our intrepid Year 10 pupils went caving in the Yorkshire Dales, tackling big abseils and tough climbs. Underground, they showed grit and teamwork to overcome every challenge!
#CHSOutdoors #Teamwork

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🌟 Pupil Spotlight: Taisiya! 🌟
🤸 Year 8 gymnast, training since age 3!
🏆 1st place & gold at Newcastle regionals on Nov 29!
👏 Incredible dedication – we’re so proud!
#CardinalHumePride #GymnasticsChampion

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🎄 Join us for Carols by Candlelight at Cardinal Hume!
📅 Wed 17 Dec, 5:30pm
🎶 Carols, readings & festive treats
✅ Book now: https://t.co/CW4Szsr05L
⚠ Limited spaces—don’t miss out!