St Teresa of Calcutta CAT

It's become a real tradition at STOC that every Friday we suggest a piece of Scripture to share at home over the weekend. We hope you find hope, comfort and joy in our suggestion this week.

A huge shoutout to our incredible Admin Team! 👏 Supporting all of our schools, our Senior Leadership Group and the Central Team, they are at the heart of everything we do. From managing calendars and greeting guests, to setting up meeting rooms, clerking meetings, supporting in schools and so much more — no two days are ever the same. Their organisation, professionalism and willingness to help with absolutely anything keeps everything running smoothly. Thank you for all that you do for our Trust community — your hard work and dedication never go unnoticed!

As we approach half term, we would like to thank all of our staff, communities and students for their hard work and dedication throughout this half term. We recognise that this is a particularly challenging time during exam season. Well done to all of those in our primary schools who have now completed their exams, and the very best of luck to students in our high schools with exams still to come. We hope everyone enjoys a restful and well-deserved break.

We still can't believe how brilliant the St Monica's Artwork was!

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Job of the Week📢 St Joseph’s RC Primary School in Ramsbottom is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join its supportive school community. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning, helping pupils to thrive both academically and personally. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to deliver learning activities, provide whole class cover, and support pupils through high-quality interventions and resources. We are looking for someone with HLTA status, experience of delivering lessons, and a strong commitment to safeguarding and supporting the Catholic ethos of the school. If you are passionate about helping children succeed and want to be part of a caring and ambitious team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ 🔗tinyurl.com/42pucncd

Every career has a story — what will the next chapter of yours look like? At our Trust, we’re proud of the people who make our schools such inspiring places to learn and work. From teachers and support staff to apprentices and leaders, every colleague plays a vital role in helping children and young people flourish. If you’re looking for a career with purpose, support, and opportunities to grow, discover what life across our family of schools is really like through the experiences of our team. Read their stories and explore your future with us: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ 🔗 stoccat.org.uk/careers/our-pe…

No matter where life takes us, we are never alone. Jesus promises to remain with us through every challenge, every joy, and every new beginning. In moments of uncertainty, this Gospel reminds us to move forward with faith, courage, and the comfort of knowing that God walks beside us always.

AI Update 💻🖱️🖥️ St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change. Our Head of Innovation met with Intelligent Evidence last week. It was fantastic to discuss using AI to support our schools in collating evidence in advance of an inspection.

Get Involved in Governance; Make Lives Better Want to know more about what being a school governor involves? Or what governor roles are available across our Trust? If helping to shape the future of our schools sounds like you, visit our page to find out more! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ 🔗stoccat.org.uk/governance/get…

It’s been a fantastic half term of collaboration and professional learning across our PLNs. From Computing and SEND training to Maths Hub sessions and academic year roll ups, colleagues have come together to share ideas, strengthen practice, and learn from one another. These opportunities to collaborate across our schools are invaluable — helping us continue to grow, evolve, and provide the very best experiences for all pupils.

At the start of each week, we love sharing our Liturgical Calendar Overview with you. This week, we journey through the final week of the Easter season — the heart of our faith — as we continue to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus and the new life He brings to us all. Let us use this special time to live out Bishop John’s call to be Ambassadors for Christ in all we do, sharing the hope, joy, and light of Easter in both big and small ways.

We’re Hiring – 18 Opportunities Available! 🚨 We currently have 18 vacancies across our Trust, including: 🙏Pastoral Manager at St Monica's 🙏Class Teacher at St Joseph & St Bede 🙏Lunchtime Organiser at St Joseph's, Ramsbottom 🙏Governance Manager – Central Team Whether you’re looking to work in education, support services, or within our central team, there are a wide range of exciting opportunities available. Join a supportive, collaborative community where every role helps make a real difference. Explore all 18 roles and apply today! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ 🔗lnkd.in/epNMkKdT

As a new week begins across our Trust, we pray that all of our pupils face each challenge with strength and courage. May this week bring confidence, resilience and peace to all within our school communities.

It's become a real tradition at STOC that every Friday we suggest a piece of Scripture to share at home over the weekend. We hope you find hope, comfort and joy in our suggestion this week.

🎨 St Monica’s Art Takeover! And that brings our St Monica’s Art Takeover to a close! A huge thank you to St Monica’s for letting us showcase such fantastic work across our social media platforms. It’s been a real pleasure sharing all of the creativity, imagination, and talent on display. Most importantly, thank you to all the children for their brilliant artwork and the effort, care, and pride they’ve put into every piece. You’ve truly made this takeover something special. 🎨✨

Get Involved In Governance; Make Lives Better A big thank you to our governors and governance team as we move through another busy meeting cycle. We really appreciate the time, commitment and support they give across our wider community. If you’ve ever thought about getting involved in governance, why not register your interest and find out more? It’s a great way to help make a real difference. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ 🔗stoccat.org.uk/governance/get…

🎨 St Monica’s Art Takeover! We’re sharing even more fantastic artwork from our talented pupils. It’s been wonderful to see so many different ideas, styles and techniques brought to life through their work. Well done to all of our students!

Two fantastic visits over the last few weeks to St Monica's and St Gabriel's-a big thank you for the warm welcome 👏👏👏

Did you know… We love celebrating the creativity across our schools and sharing the fantastic artwork produced by our talented pupils. From paintings and sculptures to artist-inspired designs, there’s always something amazing to showcase!🎨