News & Attainments
An Outstanding Partnership
We have received a plaque from the University of Manchester ‘In recognition of the Excellent quality of its commitment, involvment and expertise as an Outstanding Established Partnership School for Initial Teacher Education’. Pictured are Mr Logue, Headteacher, Mrs Sutton, Professional Mentor and four members of staff who have been trainees at St Damian’s.
Award Winning Secondary School
We are absolutely delighted and honoured to announce that St Damian’s are winners of the Outstanding Progress in a Secondary School Award at this years Education Business Awards 2023.
This is such a splendid achievement as St Damian’s celebrate our 60th Anniversary this year.
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Literacy Hub Commended
The Elizabeth Jones MBE, Literacy Hub was COMMENDED in the ‘School Building Award’ category at the Education Business Awards, 2023. This category judges the most technically advanced building constructed for the purpose of teaching present and future pupils.
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Winners in The Education Business Awards 2023
06/2023
We are absolutely delighted and honoured to announce that St Damian’s are winners of the Outstanding Progress in a Secondary School Award at this years Education Business Awards 2023.
This is such a splendid achievement as St Damian’s celebrate our 60th Anniversary this year.
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An Outstanding Partnership
01/2023
We have received a plaque from the University of Manchester ‘In recognition of the Excellent quality of its commitment, involvment and expertise as an Outstanding Established Partnership School for Initial Teacher Education’. Pictured are Mr Logue, Headteacher, Mrs Sutton, Professional Mentor and four members of staff who have been trainees at St Damian’s.
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Food 4 Life Gold Accredited
02/2023
We are delighted to achieve this prestigious accreditation for the 4th time. St Damian’s is recognised for good practice around healthy eating and healthy lifestyles, and that we provide healthy food and drinks which meet evidence based nutrition and oral health guidelines. This shows that working as a partnership....
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NOS Certified
01/2023
The online world is posing an ever-increasing risk to children, and it is important that schools, parents and carers work together to take an active role in teaching children about online dangers. Learning how to act safely when using the internet is an incredibly important part of safeguarding our children.
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Once again St Damian’s hits the mark!
01/2022
Recognition for our catch-up program organised by Mrs Henshaw. We have been working with the Tutor Trust as part of the National Tutoring Programme. Last year 150 pupils in Yrs 7 – 9 received extra Maths and English tuition in the summer term and this year Yr7 pupils are receiving extra tuition. Well done to the pupils!
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