St Charles Hosts Inaugural Park Run with Victoria Jubilee Junior Parkrun
St Charles Catholic Primary School in Spennymoor proudly hosted its inaugural park run in collaboration with Victoria Jubilee Junior Parkrun, creating a fantastic morning of fun, fitness and community spirit.
Year 4 Enjoy End-of-Year Production Visit to St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College
Year 4 pupils from St Charles Catholic Primary School in Spennymoor recently enjoyed a special visit to St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College to watch their latest end-of-year production. The children had a fantastic time and thoroughly enjoyed the performance, which showcased the talent, creativity and hard work of the students involved.
St Charles Catholic Primary School Welcomes Special Guests for Careers Week, Including Visit from Local MP
St Charles Catholic Primary School in Spennymoor welcomed a range of special guests this week as part of activities designed to help pupils learn more about different careers and professional experiences. The school extended its thanks to everyone who gave their time to speak with children and share insights into their working lives, helping pupils broaden their understanding of future career opportunities.
Sara Davies Inspires Pupils During Careers Week at St Charles Catholic Primary School
Pupils at St Charles Catholic Primary School in Spennymoor enjoyed a memorable Careers Week experience when entrepreneur Sara Davies visited the school to share her inspiring career journey. As part of the school’s Careers Week activities, children welcomed Sara Davies, entrepreneur, Dragon’s Den investor and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant, for a special talk about her professional experiences and the importance of following your ambitions.
St Charles Catholic Primary School Pupils Win Bronze at Go Well Cricket Competition
Pupils from St Charles Catholic Primary School are celebrating success after an impressive performance at the recent Go Well Cricket Competition. A group of Year 5 and Year 6 pupils proudly represented the school in the local cricket event, competing against other schools from the area. Throughout the day, both the boys’ and girls’ teams demonstrated excellent skill, determination, and teamwork.
Colourful Fun Brings Community Together at St Charles Catholic Primary School
Pupils, families and staff at St Charles Catholic Primary School in Spennymoor came together for an unforgettable afternoon of fun, laughter and vibrant colour at the recent Friends of St Charles Colour Run. The event proved a huge success, with participants of all ages taking part in the lively run, which saw the school grounds transformed into a kaleidoscope of bright colours. Smiles were everywhere as children dashed through clouds of powder paint, creating a joyful and energetic atmosphere that captured the spirit of the school community.
Year 5 Visit to the Houses of Parliament – St Charles Catholic Primary School, Spennymoor
Last week, Year 5 pupils from St Charles Catholic Primary School in Spennymoor had the opportunity to visit London and the Houses of Parliament. With an early start, the class met at Durham Train Station before travelling to the capital city. Once in London, pupils travelled by red bus directly to the Houses of Parliament to take part in a tour and workshop. The pupils’ excellent behaviour on the bus was noticed and commented on by a member of the public.
Year 1 Care for the Environment at St Charles Catholic Primary School, Spennymoor
At St Charles Catholic Primary School in Spennymoor, our Year 1 pupils have been putting our values into action by taking part in a litter‑picking activity as part of the Year of St Francis of Assisi.
St Charles Pupils Embrace Adventure and Teamwork at Derwent Hill
Last week, pupils from St Charles Catholic Primary School set off on an exciting residential adventure to Derwent Hill in the Lake District near Keswick. Travelling alongside our friends from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, the children shared a coach journey that quickly helped them come together as one group. By the time they arrived, they were ready to enjoy a few days of challenge, teamwork, and unforgettable experiences.
St Charles Lego Legends Win Core Values Award at First Lego League Unearthed Competition
St Charles Catholic Primary School in Spennymoor is incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our St Charles Lego Legends team. Made up of talented Year 5 and Year 6 pupils, the team has been awarded the prestigious Core Values Award at the First Lego League Unearthed competition, held in partnership with Nissan.
A Fun‑Filled Silent Disco Day at St Charles Catholic Primary School, Spennymoor
St Charles Catholic Primary School in Spennymoor was delighted to welcome Go Well back into school for another fantastic day of silent discos! Pupils across the school enjoyed listening to their favourite tracks, showing off their best dance moves, and having plenty of fun—all while wearing the very fancy wireless headphones that make silent discos so special.
St Charles Launches the National Year of Reading 2026!
This week, Miss Foster proudly launched the National Year of Reading 2026 here at St Charles! Over the coming year, we’ll be celebrating our love of books through a whole host of exciting activities, events, and reading‑themed adventures.