Year 6 Enjoy Leavers’ Bike Ride to Archers Ice Cream Parlour
Year 6 pupils at St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School in Darlington enjoyed a fantastic day on two wheels as part of their Year 6 Leavers’ Bike Ride 2026. The children completed an impressive 12-mile round trip, showing excellent determination, resilience and enthusiasm throughout the journey.
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Celebrating Two Fantastic Terms Across BHCET
As we come to the end of another successful academic year, we are incredibly proud of everything our pupils, staff and wider school community have achieved over the past two terms. From inspiring classroom learning and creative projects to sporting success, educational visits, performances and community events, there has been so much to celebrate.
Year 1 Enjoy Fantastic Day at Saltburn
Year 1 pupils at St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School in Darlington enjoyed an amazing trip to Saltburn, making the most of a fantastic day by the coast. The children soaked up the sunshine as they explored the beach, built impressive sandcastles and spent time enjoying the seaside with their friends.
Year 6 Family Football Match Celebrates a Decade of Tradition
St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School in Darlington recently held its annual Family Football Match as part of the Year 6 celebrations before pupils move on to secondary school. The event brought together pupils, family members and supporters for an enjoyable evening of football and fun.
St Augustine’s Crowned Champion of Champions
St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School in Darlington is celebrating after its boys' football team were crowned overall Champion of Champions. The prestigious event brought together four league-winning schools to compete for the title, with St Augustine’s emerging victorious after an outstanding performance.
Parents Take to the Track at St Augustine’s
St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School in Darlington has shared the much-anticipated photographs from its parent races, giving families a chance to relive one of the most memorable moments from the recent school event. Parents enthusiastically took part in the races, providing plenty of excitement and entertainment for pupils. The event saw adults step onto the track and embrace the competitive spirit, much to the delight of the children cheering from the sidelines.
Competition Heats Up at St Augustine’s Sports Day
St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School in Darlington celebrated a successful Sports Day 2026, with pupils taking part in a day of competition, teamwork and sporting achievement. After an exciting series of events, St Patrick’s House (Green) emerged as this year's overall winners, securing first place with an impressive 5,162 points.
Nursery Pupils Enjoy First School Trip to Hall Hill Farm
Nursery pupils at St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School in Darlington experienced a truly memorable milestone as they set off on their very first school trip to Hall Hill Farm. The visit was a fantastic adventure for the children, offering plenty of opportunities to explore and learn in a fun and engaging environment.
St Augustine’s Reception Class Welcomes Special Police Visit
St Augustine’s Primary School in Darlington welcomed a very special guest today, as the Reception class enjoyed an exciting and educational visit from a local police officer. The session gave young pupils the opportunity to learn about the role of the police and how officers help to keep communities safe. During the visit, the police officer introduced Ben, who joined the class and helped make the experience both engaging and memorable.
Pupils Shine at Quadkids Event in Darlington
St Augustine’s Primary School in Darlington is celebrating the success of its Year 5 and Year 6 pupils, who recently took part in an exciting Quadkids athletics event. The children enjoyed a fantastic morning of sport and physical activity, where they competed in four different events. In each activity, pupils earned points, encouraging both individual effort and teamwork throughout the competition.
Reception Pupils Explore the World Through Sport at St Augustine’s
Reception pupils at St Augustine’s School in Darlington have been learning how sport can bring people together across the world, using the excitement of the FIFA World Cup as inspiration. The engaging lesson introduced young learners to different countries, cultures and communities, helping them to understand how sport connects people globally.
Resilience and Teamwork on Display
Well done to our girls’ football team, who showed fantastic determination this week despite their defeat to Abbey. The team played brilliantly and should be very proud of their efforts. We also have two exciting matches still to come before the end of the season. Our boys’ team will be playing away to Abbey next week, followed by the girls’ team who will take on Gurney Pease the week after.