--- title: "St Michael's Catholic Academy Runners Shine at Stockton Schools Cross Country Championships" url: "https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-11-09-st-michael-s-catholic-academy-runners-shine-at-stockton-schools-cross-country-championshi" 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 # St Michael's Catholic Academy Runners Shine at Stockton Schools Cross Country Championships ![Image of St Michael's Catholic Academy Runners Shine at Stockton Schools Cross Country Championships](https://files.schudio.com/st-michael-s-catholic-academy-3/images/news/897487323_2311903439379410_1500018914359201952_n.png.jpeg) 9 November 2026 Students from St Michael's Catholic Academy in Billingham demonstrated determination, resilience and outstanding sportsmanship as they competed in the Stockton Schools Cross Country Championships. A team of 19 runners proudly represented the academy at the event, taking on some of the strongest young athletes from across the area in four highly competitive races. ### Outstanding Effort from All Competitors Throughout the afternoon, St Michael's students showed tremendous commitment and perseverance, giving their all on the challenging cross-country course. Staff were incredibly proud of the way the runners approached the competition, supporting one another and representing the school with enthusiasm, respect and determination. ### Three Athletes Qualify for Tees Valley Championships A special congratulations goes to **I Johnson**, **F Franklin** and **S Brown**, who delivered exceptional performances and successfully secured qualification for the **Tees Valley Championships**, which will take place in January. Their achievement is a testament to their hard work, dedication and commitment to improving their running throughout the season. ### Representing St Michael's with Pride While qualification is a fantastic accomplishment, all 19 students should be proud of their efforts and the positive way they represented the academy. The event showcased not only their athletic ability but also the sportsmanship, resilience and teamwork that are valued across the St Michael's community. ### Looking Ahead to the Next Stage Everyone at St Michael's Catholic Academy would like to congratulate all of the runners on their fantastic performances at the championships. The school wishes I Johnson, F Franklin and S Brown the very best of luck as they prepare to represent the academy at the Tees Valley Championships in January. Their success is a wonderful achievement and a source of pride for the entire school community. [Sport](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/sport) [ House Heroes Recognised for Living Out School Values at St Michael's Catholic Academy](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-10-26-house-heroes-recognised-for-living-out-school-values-at-st-michael-s-catholic-academy) ![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/)