--- title: "Year 9 Trip to Beamish: A Journey Through History!" url: "https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/2025-11-19-year-9-trip-to-beamish-a-journey-through-history" school: "St Michael’s Catholic Academy" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in Stockton and Billingham [Click Here](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** (01642) 870003 **Email:** enquiries@stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk # Year 9 Trip to Beamish: A Journey Through History! 19 November 2025 **St Michael’s Catholic Academy, Billingham** is proud to share the incredible experience our Year 9 students had on their recent trip to **Beamish Museum**. This visit wasn’t just a day out—it was a hands-on journey into the past that brought history to life in the most inspiring way. ### **Exploring the Fight for Women’s Rights** During the trip, our students took part in an engaging **Suffragette workshop**, where they learned about the courageous fight for women’s rights over a century ago. They explored authentic historical artefacts, discovered the stories behind the movement, and even experienced what activism looked like in the early 1900s. ![](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/images/news/585778156_1532848917789875_4121132034392312714_n.jpg)![](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/images/news/Beamish_St_Michaels2.jpg)![](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/images/news/Beamish_St_Michaels3.jpg) ### **Learning Beyond the Classroom** This workshop gave our students a unique opportunity to: - Understand the significance of the Suffragette movement. - See real artefacts that shaped history. - Participate in interactive activities that made the past feel real and relevant. It was an unforgettable way to deepen their understanding of social change and equality. ### **Proud Moments** We are incredibly proud of our Year 9 students for their enthusiasm and excellent representation of **St Michael’s Catholic Academy** throughout the day. Their curiosity and respect shone through, making this trip a true success. --- ### **Why Beamish Museum?** Beamish is a world-famous open-air museum that tells the story of life in the North East during the 1820s, 1900s, and beyond. It’s the perfect place for students to connect with history in a meaningful, interactive way. --- **Well done, Year 9! You’ve shown that learning outside the classroom can be just as powerful as inside it.** [Trips](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/trips) [ Celebrating Success: Harvey Thompson Signs Scholarship with Sunderland AFC!](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/2025-11-18-celebrating-success-harvey-thompson-signs-scholarship-with-sunderland-afc) [What Went Well Wednesday at St. Michael’s – Celebrating Student Success Every Week! ](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/2025-11-26-what-went-well-wednesday-at-st-michael-s-celebrating-student-success-every-week) ![St Michael’s Catholic Academy](https://files.schudio.com/st-michael-s-catholic-academy-3/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St Michael’s Catholic Academy Beamish Road Billingham Stockton-On-Tees TS23 3DX (01642) 870003 - [Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/bhcet.org.uk) - [BHCET Trust Website](https://bhcet.org.uk/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelscatholicacademybillingham/) - [X](https://twitter.com/StMBillingham) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelscatholicacademy/) ### Translation © Copyright 2025–2026 St Michael’s Catholic Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)