Library at St Cuthbert's High School

Library at @StCuthbertsHigh, a Catholic comprehensive academy for boys aged 11-18 and a member of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust.

[Library at St Cuthbert's High School @StCuthbertsRead]

Day 2 of the Schools National Chess Championship Finals has begun! The boys are rested and ready for another full day of competition! ♟️☀️
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[Library at St Cuthbert's High School @StCuthbertsRead]

We are getting the full university experience in Nottingham! Breakfast in the dining halls to kick off Day 2 of the Schools National Chess Championship Finals.💪🏻♟️
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[Library at St Cuthbert's High School @StCuthbertsRead]

The perfect fuel to finish off Day 1 of the Schools National Chess Championship Finals! 🍕Some great sportsmanship and skill shown by St Cuthbert’s Chess Team.♟️ #StCuthbertsCompetence #StCuthbertsCommitment

[Library at St Cuthbert's High School @StCuthbertsRead]

St Cuthbert’s Chess Team has arrived at the University of Nottingham for two days of competition in the Schools National Chess Championship Finals, proudly representing the North East against the country’s top school teams.
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[Library at St Cuthbert's High School @StCuthbertsRead]

Our Yr 7-9 forms went head-to-head in a competitive SparxReader challenge. Emerging victorious, 7H1 celebrated their massive achievement in style, spending a well-deserved morning enjoying donuts and games in the library! #StCuthbertsCompetence @StCuthbertsEng 📚🍩👑

[Library at St Cuthbert's High School @StCuthbertsRead]

🏆 ♟️NE Regional Champions ♟️ 🏆
Following an incredibly tense match, St Cuthbert’s defeated JPA to claim the title of NE Regional Champions. The team will now go on to represent the NE at the Schools National Chess Championship Finals held at Nottingham Uni. #StCuthbertsCC

[Library at St Cuthbert's High School @StCuthbertsRead]

Pupils had to opportunity to spend break time with @DanSmithAuthor. Getting books and bookmarks signed and asking plenty of questions. A great end to a brilliant week of the #StCuthbertsReadingFestival2026!
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[Library at St Cuthbert's High School @StCuthbertsRead]

We capped off the week of Reading festivities with a visit from @DanSmithAuthor! Dan spoke with Years 7 & 8 about his inspirations for writing; the films of the 80’s, his childhood spent living abroad and experiences in boarding school. The boys were captivated!

[Library at St Cuthbert's High School @StCuthbertsRead]

Groups of @StCuthbertsYr10 had the chance to take part in small writing workshops with author Bali Rai. They practiced techniques for GCSE creative writing. Sharing their work and receiving edits to learn how best to hook their audience. #StCuthbertsFormingGreatMen

[Library at St Cuthbert's High School @StCuthbertsRead]

We were so lucky to celebrate #WorldBookDay with author @balirai. @StCuthbertsYr9 and @StCuthbertsYr10 enjoyed a thought provoking talk from Bali about multicultural Britain, representation, and identity. #StCuthbertsReadingFestival2026
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[Library at St Cuthbert's High School @StCuthbertsRead]

@StCuthbertsYr10 on the hunt through the library escape room, puzzling over their clues 🕵️‍♂️ 🧩 ⛓️‍💥
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[Library at St Cuthbert's High School @StCuthbertsRead]

@StCuthbertsYr9 gave it their all getting through the library escape room in impressive time! ⛓️‍💥 📚 ✨
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[History at St Cuthbert's High School @StCuthbertsHis]

Pupils enjoyed taking part in our History Book Bistro as part of World Book Day. They explored a range of historical texts, shared recommendations and discussed how books can bring the past to life — all while enjoying a biscuit.
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@StCuthbertsYr8 showed brilliant teamwork completing the library Escape Room. 📚✨#StCuthbertsReadingFestival2026
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[Library at St Cuthbert's High School @StCuthbertsRead]

The library transformed into Wonderland for the #StCuthbertsReadingFestival Escape Room. Challenging pupils to escape the wrath of the Queen of Hearts! ♥️ ♣️ 🐇 ✨ #StCuthbertsFormingGreatMen #StCuthbertsREADS

[English at St Cuthbert's High School @StCuthbertsEng]

The legendary English department pulling out all the stops again for @WorldBookDayUK with a myths and legends inspired theme.
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[English at St Cuthbert's High School @StCuthbertsEng]

For our Book Bistro we created a forest setting – a perfect backdrop for our Myths & Legends theme. Riddles, books & snacks as we explored tales of gods, heroes and creatures. A legendary way to mark @WorldBookDayUK! 🌿📚Thanks to Miss Mann & Miss Ahmad for their creative genius!

[RE at St Cuthbert's High School @StCuthbertsRel]

Our Book Bistro opened this week as part of our Reading Festival in honour of World Book Day. Students explored texts, shared recommendations and celebrated the power of reading together. 📚✨

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[Geography at St Cuthbert's High School🌍⛰️ @StCuthbertsGeog]

It’s getting busy at the Book Bistro @StCuthbertsGeog @StCuthbertsEng @StCuthbertsRead #menofcommitment

[Computer Science at St Cuthbert's High School @StCuthbertsComp]

Nothing beats a good book… especially when it’s about tech! 📚💻

Our Computer Science Book Bistro is helping pupils explore coding, AI and cyber security.

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