Celebrating Success: Harvey Thompson Signs Scholarship with Sunderland AFC!
We are incredibly proud to share some fantastic news from St Michael’s Catholic Academy, Billingham! Our talented Year 11 student, Harvey Thompson, has signed a two-year scholarship with Sunderland AFC after an amazing nine years of dedication to the club.
From St Michael’s to Red Bull Racing: Sam’s Epic Engineering Adventure
Sam Binns left St Michael’s in 2012 and has had a seriously cool journey since! After school, he studied Chemistry, Physics and Maths at SRC Bede, and then went on to do a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Newcastle University.
St. Michael’s Geography Students Experience the Northern Lights in Iceland
In October, a group of adventurous Geography students from St. Michael’s Catholic Academy embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime educational trip to Iceland, exploring the breathtaking landscapes and natural wonders of the Land of Fire and Ice.
St. Michael’s Celebrates Diversity Day – A Vibrant Celebration of Culture and Community
At St. Michael’s Catholic Academy, we believe that diversity is something to be celebrated—and this term, our school came alive with colour, culture, and community during our Diversity Day event.
St. Michael’s Marks World Mental Health Day – Raising Awareness and Supporting the Headlight Project
At St. Michael’s Catholic Academy, we are committed to promoting wellbeing and raising awareness about mental health. This World Mental Health Day, our students came together in a vibrant show of support for an incredible cause—the Headlight Project, a charity chosen by our Head Boy, Dexter.
Year 7 Retreat at Seaton Carew – Making Positive Waves at St. Michael’s
Our Year 7 students at St. Michael’s Catholic Academy enjoyed two incredible days at Seaton Carew Beach, reflecting and praying on the inspiring theme: “Making Positive Waves in Life.”