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We are a Catholic Academy Trust serving Catholic Education in Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Salford & Wigan. #MakeChristKnown #MakingLivesBetter

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November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A Sit Down With...🪑

We are really looking forward to filming with more of our colleagues over the coming weeks.

We can't wait to sit down with Kevin. Kevin has recently joined our team as a HR Business Partner, with a focus on policies and compliance.
November 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Meet the Team

This week we’re highlighting two members of our central team who play an important role in supporting our schools and communities; Chris Horridge, Regional Performance Officer, and Dawn McMullen, Trust Assessment & Data Officer.
November 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Attendance is Everyone's Business🎒🏫💯

Each school day is a blessing — a chance to learn, grow, and walk in faith together.✝️

Discover resources and guidance to support regular attendance here:

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🔗https://www.stoccat.org.uk/key-information/performance/the-importance-of-attendance/
November 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM
It was fantastic to gather today with Headteachers from all our schools for our CAT Leaders meeting.

We reflected on our journey this year through the Jubilee Year of Hope 🙏
November 12, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Proud to Belong💙

Kind teachers, opportunities to campaign, and endless chances to learn — that’s what St Mary’s pupils love most about their school.

If this is the type of school you’d like to lead, we’d love to hear from you. Apply for our Headteacher role:

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🔗https://tinyurl.com/42pucncd
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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It was brilliant to work with Lindsay from Teach Mate AI as part of our Digital PLN yesterday to look at how we use AI effectively to support our Catholic family of schools 🙏
November 12, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Do you care about Catholic education and the mission of our Church? We're looking for committed Catholics who value learning, community, and faith—and who want to help guide and protect the Catholic character of our schools.
November 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Spotlight on Schools 🔦

@StBernadettesrc
November 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
A big shoutout to our brilliant Governance Team!

They work tirelessly behind the scenes to support our Local Governing Bodies, Trustees, and Clerks — ensuring strong leadership, accountability, and the very best outcomes for our children.
November 11, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Spotlight on Schools 🔦

The commitment @StBernadettesrc make to ensuring that their children experience an incredible Arts curriculum is outstanding.

Just take a look at their social media pages to see some of the brilliant music lessons taking place this week with Mrs Fleming 🎼🥁🎶
November 11, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Spotlight on Schools 🔦

A key part of their approach to Teaching and Learning @StBernadettesrc is their use of active learning strategies.
November 11, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Spotlight on Schools 🔦

At @StBernadettesrc their Mission Statement and how everything they do they do together is the key to their success!

Team work is so important they serve the needs of our children and families 🙏

Visit their website to learn more:
November 11, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Spotlight on Schools 🔦

Today it's the turn of @StBernadettesrc . We look forward to sharing, throughout the morning, some of the fantastic work taking place at this wonderful school 🏫

We are even for going a @CSEL_STOC visit on Thursday to thank staff for all that they do🙏
November 11, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Absolutely brilliant to be onsite today @StTeresasLL working with Mr Marshall's fantastic Class 6 working on our new student device roll out project.

We might have only spent a few hours with this class but...WOW-they were incredible! Today we looked at:
November 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
📢Breaking News: Job Vacancy Alert

We have just advertised the following jobs across our Trust Central Team and family of schools.

Take one 🖱️and you can begin your journey to Making Lives Better with us!
November 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Attendance is Everyone's Business🎒🏫💯

As we mark Anti-Bullying Week, it’s a great reminder of how important it is for children to feel safe, supported and part of their school community.
November 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
At the start of each week, we love sharing our Liturgical Calendar Overview with you. This week, we continue our journey through Ordinary Time, a season that invites us to grow in faith, hope, and love in the everyday moments of life.
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May they rest in peace.

Amen.
November 9, 2025 at 8:06 AM
📢Performance Team Update

It was brilliant recently to meet with Phil Smith-our Chief Performance Officer- to learn more about the fantastic team he leads.
November 9, 2025 at 7:41 AM
A message for all staff working across our family of schools as we start another week together 🙏
November 9, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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Some real highlights from the CSI report @StJohnsRCRoch

Visit the school website to learn more:

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🔗https://www.stjohnthebaptist.stoccat.org.uk/
November 9, 2025 at 6:45 AM
We are delighted that @StJohnsRCRoch is with us on our journey to Make Christ Known. This outstanding beacon of Catholic education is a real example to others of the importance of bringing hope and service to your local community 💙
November 9, 2025 at 6:34 AM
We are so proud of the whole community @StJohnsRCRoch 💙

Their @RCSalfordEd CSI report was recently published and it really does highlight the wonderful working taking place at this school.
November 9, 2025 at 6:29 AM
At St Mary’s, pupils say they love their school because the teachers help them learn, are kind and supportive, and the facilities are fantastic! 💙

Could you be the next headteacher at this amazing school?

Apply now:

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🔗https://tinyurl.com/42pucncd
November 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM