--- title: "Year 10 Students Enjoy Inspiring Visit to Oxford University" url: "https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-07-13-year-10-students-enjoy-inspiring-visit-to-oxford-university" school: "The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College" --- **Tel:** 01429 273790 **Email:** admin@ems.bhcet.org.uk # Year 10 Students Enjoy Inspiring Visit to Oxford University ![Image of Year 10 Students Enjoy Inspiring Visit to Oxford University](https://files.schudio.com/the-english-martyrs-catholic-school-and-sixth-form-3/images/news/741918469_1034162295649552_1990617707388432761_n.png.jpeg) 13 July 2026 ### Exploring Life at a World-Renowned University Year 10 students from The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College in Hartlepool recently enjoyed an inspiring visit to Oxford University, where they stayed at St Catherine’s College. The trip provided a fantastic opportunity for students to experience university life first-hand while exploring one of the world's most prestigious academic institutions. ### Developing New Skills and Experiences During their visit, students took part in sessions designed to develop their debating skills, helping them build confidence in public speaking, critical thinking and communication. They also enjoyed a tour of the historic city of Oxford and visited the renowned Ashmolean Museum, where they explored a wide range of art, history and culture. ### Looking Ahead to Future Opportunities The visit gave students valuable insight into higher education and encouraged them to think about their future aspirations and academic pathways. It was a memorable and enriching experience that broadened horizons and showcased the exciting opportunities available through further study. [Year 10](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/year-10) [Latest News](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/latest-news) [ Year 10 Science Pathway ](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-07-10-year-10-science-pathway) [Celebrating Two Fantastic Terms Across BHCET ](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-07-15-celebrating-two-fantastic-terms-across-bhcet-3) ### News & Gallery - [Gallery](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/photo-galleries) - [News](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/latest-news) - [Newsletters](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news-gallery/newsletters) - [Parent Bulletins](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news-gallery/parent-bulletins) ![The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College](https://files.schudio.com/the-english-martyrs-catholic-school-and-sixth-form-3/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College Catcote Road Hartlepool TS25 4HA 01429 273790 ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/EnglishMartyrsSchool/) - [X](https://twitter.com/ems_hartlepool) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@TheEnglishMartyrsSchool) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ems_hartlepool/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)