At St Anne’s we live our mission statement. To do this, we live, work and worship together, sharing a belief in the values of the Gospel. Our children have opportunities to explore their faith and spirituality and gain a deeper understanding of their valued place in todays society and that we are all part of God’s family.
Children are educated in an environment that encourages them to question and explore what if? questions. As part of the Catholic life of the school, children learn to help others through their thoughts, words and actions. As part of this each class chooses a charity that they would like to work with throughout the year. This helps them develop empathy and understanding of others as well as enabling them to be part of active social justice. We also work in partnership with our parish community through our Mini Vinnie group and our joint food collections for the local food bank.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Christian organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage, both worldwide and in local communities.
In an effort to reach out to young people, the SVP have established a new branch of their organisation called ‘Mini Vinnies’. Members are encouraged to ‘Think, see and do’, putting the needs of other people before their own.
At St Anne’s we have a fantastic group of children who give their time to live out the Gospel Values to help others who need their help.
To find out more about Mini Vinnies check out the website.
| Charity Name | |
|---|---|
| Reception Charity | Hope for Hedgehogs |
| Year 1 Charity | The Daisy Chain |
| Year 2 Charity | St Oswald’s Hospice |
| Year 3 Charity | Bryson’s Animal Charity Gateshead |
| Year 4 Charity | Children North East |
| Year 5 Charity | The Little Princess Trust |
| Year 6 Charity | Cafod |
Saint Anne was the grandmother of Jesus Christ. She was born from the House of David, the line which was prophesied to give birth to Christ.
Saint Anne is the mother of Mary, the woman who gave birth to Jesus by Virgin Birth. The Angel Gabriel came to Mary and told her that she would give birth to the Son of God.
Saint Anne and her husband Joachim were unable to conceive a child, even though they tried to do so and really wanted a baby. However, one day an angel came to them and told them that they would have a child. Since she was so overjoyed, Saint Anne promised that she would dedicate this baby’s life to the service of God. Their daughter Mary was born.
Saint Anne produced an extraordinary child, as she was born free from original sin. Being born free from original sin is known as an Immaculate Conception. Therefore, part of the reason why Saint Anne is so famous is because she produced a child born of Immaculate Conception.
The School’s local parish Church is St Anne’s on Waverley Road. Father Christopher Warren is the current Parish Priest.
The school attends Mass in the Church on Holy Days of obligation and at other times during the term.
For more information about St Anne’s Church, visit the link below.
Year 1 had a wonderful time creating bright and cheerful sunshine crafts as part of their art lesson. Using paper plates as a base, the children developed their fine motor skills by weaving colourful ribbons through carefully made holes, creating beautiful rays of sunshine. The activity encouraged creativity, patience and independence.
Published: May 18, 2026
Year 1 enjoyed a special visit from Father Chris, who helped them learn about Pentecost. He explained how the Holy Spirit gave the disciples courage and guided them to share Jesus’ message. The children also thought about how they can live like Jesus by being kind, forgiving and caring towards others. Thank you to Father […]
Published: May 17, 2026
Year 3 immersed themselves in Ancient Greek culture and enthusiastically used their acting skills to demonstrate their understanding of democracy, as well as the Greek gods and goddesses. The event was delivered by Theatre Space, who brought Ancient Greece to life through engaging workshops and activities. In the afternoon, all children had the opportunity to design […]
Published: May 15, 2026
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is an exempt charity. It is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under company registration number 07890590. The registered office address is Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education HQ, Barmston Court, Turbine Business Park, Nissan Way, Washington, SR5 3NY.
