--- title: "Students Reflect During Holy Island Pilgrimage" url: "https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-07-03-students-reflect-during-holy-island-pilgrimage" 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 # Students Reflect During Holy Island Pilgrimage 3 July 2026 ### A Special Journey of Faith and Reflection In June, students from St Michael’s Catholic Academy took part in a special pilgrimage to Holy Island. The visit provided a valuable opportunity for prayer, reflection and spending time together in one of the country's most historic and significant religious locations. ### Growing Together as a School Community Throughout the pilgrimage, students embraced the experience with maturity and respect, taking time to reflect on their faith while enjoying the unique surroundings of Holy Island. The day also gave pupils the opportunity to strengthen friendships and deepen their sense of community. ### Making the Academy Proud Staff were incredibly proud of the respect, kindness and maturity shown by students throughout the pilgrimage. The visit was a memorable and meaningful experience, leaving students with lasting memories of a special day spent together in reflection and prayer. ![](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/images/739944065_1053323680968337_7669289831804945433_n.png.jpeg)![](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/images/738011731_27230362869990053_8009122769954422324_n.png.jpeg)![](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/images/737730555_1632660691164950_5120578164519159156_n.png.jpeg) [Trips](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/trips) [ Year 7 and Year 8 Celebrate World Cup Tournament Success](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-07-02-year-7-and-year-8-celebrate-world-cup-tournament-success) [St Michael’s Catholic Academy Celebrates Fantastic Sports Day 2026 ](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-07-06-st-michael-s-catholic-academy-celebrates-fantastic-sports-day-2026) ![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/)