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Year 11 Geography Revision Weekend: Energy, Enthusiasm and Endless Determination!

The Geography Department is beyond proud of our Year 11 students who took part in the Weardale revision weekend! You threw yourselves into every challenge with incredible enthusiasm and worked tirelessly to consolidate two full years of learning.

Easter Revision Sessions Letter

Annie the Musical: What a Show!

A massive congratulations to our cast, crew and band for their phenomenal work. Your dedication, creativity and energy lit up the stage night after night. We hope you enjoy a well‑deserved, restful weekend — you’ve absolutely earned it! We also extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who packed out Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre over the past three evenings. Your support means the world to our students, and we simply couldn’t create these special moments without you.

EMS Year 11 Linguists Shine at Trust French & Spanish Learning Event!

Our fantastic Year 11 linguists enjoyed an unforgettable day at the Trust’s French and Spanish Learning Event hosted at Carmel College this week!

EMS Girls Show Strength and Spirit on the Pitch

Our incredible girls football team delivered a performance filled with passion, teamwork, and determination—showing exactly what it means to play with heart.

Celebrating Our Headteacher Award Winners!

A huge congratulations to our latest Headteacher Award winners!  We are incredibly proud to recognise these outstanding students who have been nominated for their fantastic work, positive attitude, and exceptional performances in lessons. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence truly shine through in everything they do.

A Wonderful Day at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre!

Today, we were delighted to welcome pupils from five of our fantastic Catholic feeder primary schools to join us at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre for a special viewing of our dress rehearsal of Annie.

BHCET Panathlon Highlights at EMS

We are incredibly proud of our students who represented our school at the BHCET Panathlon! Their teamwork, determination, and positive attitude were outstanding from start to finish. Each student showed resilience, supported one another, and truly embodied the spirit of inclusive sport. 

Town Cup Success for Our Year 7 and Year 10 Teams

We are incredibly proud to share two fantastic achievements from our boys’ football teams, as both our Year 7 and Year 10 squads secured their place in the Town Cup Final after impressive semi‑final wins against St Hild’s.

Year 11 Experience a Powerful Mock Results Day

Our Year 11 students recently took part in an inspiring mock GCSE Results Day, collecting their results envelopes from St Anne’s. The experience was designed to recreate the anticipation and emotion of the real Results Day they will face in the summer, giving them a valuable chance to understand the process and prepare for what lies ahead.

U13 Cleveland County Football Success

Congratulations to our U13 girls on another outstanding performance in the Cleveland County football competition. From the first whistle to the final moments, the team delivered a dominant display built on pride, passion and pure determination.

A Fantastic Start to Our 2026 Duke of Edinburgh Adventure!

What an amazing beginning to our 2026 Duke of Edinburgh journey! Our exceptional students threw themselves into the very first session with real energy and determination, setting the tone for an exciting year ahead.

T1 Rugby Town Champions

A huge congratulations to our fantastic Year 7 girls, who delivered an outstanding performance today to become T1 Rugby Town Champions. The team showed exceptional strength, teamwork and determination, winning every single game they played and finishing the day without conceding a single try — an incredible achievement.

Well Done to Our Fantastic Year 11 Footballers!

Congratulations to our brilliant Year 11 girls who played their final football match for EMS today! What an incredible journey it has been — years filled with skill, teamwork and unwavering enthusiasm for the sport.

Supporting Former Student Vicky Burgess at the Netball Super League!

On Friday night, we travelled down to Sheffield for a very special reason — to cheer on former EMS student Vicky Burgess, now the Head Coach of Netball Super League team Loughborough Lightning, as they took on Leeds Rhinos.

Year 9 & 10 EMS Turing Scheme Trip to Berlin – April 2026

We are delighted to share details of this year’s Turing Scheme international experience, which will see our Year 9 and Year 10 students travel to Berlin in April 2026 for a unique week of global learning. The Turing Scheme provides students with opportunities to take part in international experiences that broaden their horizons, develop confidence and deepen cultural understanding.

A Fantastic Result for Our Cricket Team!

We are incredibly proud of our cricket team for not only winning their matches, but also finishing top of their group!

U13 Lady Tavs Shine in Outstanding Cricket Performance

Our U13 Lady Tavs cricket team delivered an exceptional performance today, showcasing impressive teamwork, determination, and sporting spirit.

Year 11 Prep Exam Timetable

Year 9 Options Evening

Year 11 February Half Term Revision

Former EM6 Student Inspires the Next Generation in Performing Arts

It is always wonderful to see former students returning to inspire those who are following in their footsteps. This week, we were delighted to welcome back Katie Cosgrove, an EM6 alumna who studied Performing Arts and now runs her own successful dance school, KC Dance.

Outstanding Success at Regional Cross Country for EMS Students

A huge congratulations to Jack and Anabelle, who proudly represented Cleveland at the Regional Cross Country Championships last weekend.

Year 9 - Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio (Td/IPV) Vaccinations

Arbor Letter - 09.02.2026

Living Hope: A Transformative Retreat for Our Year 8 & 9 Students at EMS

Our Year 8 and Year 9 students have spent the past few days on an inspiring retreat, centred on our school mission of Living Hope.

Parent Community Advisory Board

Year 8 & Year 9 Netball Teams Remain Unbeaten!

We are incredibly proud of our Year 8 and Year 9 netball teams, who put on a fantastic performance yesterday at Dyke House. Both teams showcased excellent skill, determination, and teamwork throughout their matches, playing some truly impressive netball.

Work Experience Year 12

EMS Students Pay Tribute During Holocaust Memorial Visit

Six of our students recently visited St. Michael’s Catholic Academy for a moving and thought‑provoking Holocaust Memorial experience.

Year 13 Parents' Evening 2026

Year 7 Netball Team Shine in Match Play Against Dyke House

Our Year 7 netball squad enjoyed a fantastic evening of match play yesterday as they faced Dyke House in a series of competitive and energetic games. The team showed impressive progress throughout the night, adapting confidently as they rotated through different positions and built on their gameplay skills.

Work Experience Letter 2026

Year 10 Parents' Evening 2026

English Martyrs U13 Girls Make School History in the National Cup

The English Martyrs Catholic School & Sixth Form College is celebrating an incredible milestone as our Under 13 girls football team made school history by competing in the 6th round of the National Cup — an achievement that reflects their talent, determination and outstanding team spirit.

Year 11 Students Excel at Higher‑Level Maths Advancement Programme Study Day

​​​​​​​This week, a group of our talented Year 11 students proudly represented The English Martyrs Catholic School & Sixth Form College at the Higher‑Level Maths Advancement Programme Study Day at Teesside University.

Year 11 Spring Term Update

Newcastle Rewards Trip: Celebrating Our Sports Leaders

Our students had an unforgettable experience on another fantastic Newcastle Rewards Trip, recognising the incredible achievements of our sports leaders and athletes.

English Martyrs Y11 Triumph in English Schools Cup 5th Round

A huge congratulations to our Year 11 football team for an outstanding 5–0 victory against Macmillan Academy in the English Schools Cup 5th Round!

Exam Certificate Collection (Year 11 & 13, Summer 2025 results)

Faith in Action at The English Martyrs – Pupils Leading Collective Worship

​​​​​​​At The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College, faith is at the heart of everything we do. This term, our pupils have shown incredible leadership and devotion by taking ownership of the spiritual life of our school community through Collective Worship.

Year 11 Letter - P6 Update

Rewards Trips at The English Martyrs – Celebrating Student Success

​​​​​​​At The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College, we believe in recognising and celebrating the achievements of our students. This term, over 500 students from Years 8–11 enjoyed an unforgettable day at Flamingo Land, rewarding their positive contributions and exemplary behaviour.

Exciting Enrichment Opportunities at The English Martyrs – Broadening Horizons Beyond the Classroom

​​​​​​​At The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College, we are passionate about providing students with experiences that go beyond academic learning. This term, our pupils have embraced a variety of culturally and intellectually enriching opportunities, designed to inspire creativity, curiosity, and personal growth.

Year 9 Parents' Evening 2025

Attendance Letter 2025

Attendance Matters at EMS – ‘In It To Win It!’ Initiative Driving Success

​​​​​​​At The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College, we understand that excellent attendance is essential for academic achievement and personal development. That’s why, in September, we launched our exciting new initiative: ‘In It To Win It!’

Year 11 October Half Term - Revision Sessions

Year 11 Prep Exams Letter from Mr Doyle

Free School Meals

Year 7 'Settling In' Evening - Tuesday 21st October

World Mental Health Day 2025

RE Homework on Seneca

Introduction Letter to Parents from Mr G Thompson

Year 10 Hospitality and Catering

Careers Advice and Guidance Meetings for Year 11 Students

Parent Letter Virtues

Year 11 Letter - Period 6

Tutor Group Details for 2025/26

Letter from Mr Lindsay - 21st August 2025

Letter from Mr Rodgers - 11.07.2025

Nuts on School Site

Concessionary Travel Permits 2025

Letter from Mr Rodgers - 03.07.2025

Letter from Mr Rodgers - 26.06.2025

Letter from Mr Rogers - Expectations

End of the School Year 2024/25

Year 11 EMS6 Taster Day

Reward Trip to Flamingo Land – September 2025

Thank a Teacher Day 2025

Letter from Mr Rodgers - Expectations

Year 12 Exams Letter

Year 10 End of Year Exams Letter

Letter from Mr Rodgers - School Day

Standards Letter

Year 11 Letter May 2025

Year 8 'Meet the Teacher' Evening 2025

Easter Revision 2025

Year 11 Letter - Revision, Support & Prom

Year 11 Letter from Mr Rogers

Standards and Expectations

Easter Revision - Year 11

Year 13 Key Information & Easter Revision

Year 10 'Meet the Teacher' Evening 2025

Year 10 Work Experience

Letter from Mr McGhee, CEO of BHCET

Standard and Expectations Letter

Ofsted Letter

Prep Examinations

Virtues Drop-Down Morning

GCSE French Speaking Exam

Year 11 Revision: February Half Term

Year 13 'Meet the Teacher' Evening 2025

Year 9 TD-IPV/menACWY vaccinations

Year 7 'Meet the Teacher' Evening 2025

Year 11 Letter from Mr Rogers

Year 11 'Meet the Teacher' Evening 2025

End of Term Letter from Mrs Hogarth - December 2024

Metro Centre Trip

Remembrance Celebration of the Word Service Uniform Letter

Year 11 Metro Centre

Year 10 Work Experience 2025

English Martyrs Flu Vaccination Consent Form

Year 11 Important Information

Year 7 and Year 8 Revision Guide

Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 Revision Guides

Year 11 Information Evening 2024

Year 10 Information Evening 2024

Year 6 Open Evening

FSM To Families With No Recourse To Public Fund

Theatre Group Letter

Careers Letter For Year 11

Virtues Parent Letter

Welcome Letter from Mrs Hogarth

Letter to Parents from Head Of Religious Education

Year 7 Information Evening 2024

Sixth Form Information Evening 2024

Attendance Update

Letter to Parents - re: Sarah Cain

Welcome Back - Year 7

Welcome Back - Year 8

Welcome Back - Year 10

Welcome Back - Year 9

Welcome Back - Year 11

GCSE Results Day 2024

A Level Results Day 2024

End of Year Letter - Years 7-10

End of Year Letter Year 12

Wellness Walk Year 12

Year 8 HPV Vaccinations

KS3 Awards Evening 2024

Letter to Parents and Carers from the CEO of BHCET

Year 10 Prep Examinations

Open Days Letter for Year 12 Students

Collection of GCSE Results 2024

Collection of A Level Results 2024

Year 11 Letter from Miss Taylor

Feast of the English Martyrs

Year 11 Information Letter

Year 8 Meet the Teacher Evening 2024

Year 10 Meet the Teacher Evening 2024

HPV Vaccination

Welcome Back - Summer Term (Year 7 -10)

Welcome Back - Summer Term (Year 11)

UCAS Discovery

End of Easter Term Letter

Year 10 Work Experience Parent Letter

Year 9 Vaccinations & Year 10 Catch-up

Letter to Year 11: Revision & Exams

Year 7 'Meet the Teacher' Evening 2024

Year 9 Options Evening: Thursday 29th February 2024

Year 12 & 13 'Meet the Teacher' Evening

Year 10 Work Experience

New Term Letter - January 2024

End of Year Letter for Year 7 2023

End of Year Letter for Year 8 2023

End of Year Letter for Year 9 2023

End of Year Letter for Year 10 2023

End of Year Letter for Year 11 2023

End of 2023 Letter for Year 12 and Year 13

KS4 & KS5 Awards Evening 2023

Christmas Liturgy 2023

End of Term Letter

Year 13 Prep Exams

Results Morning Letter

Oliver! 2023

Artsmark Gold

Achievement & Behaviour Reports

Year 11 Important Information

End of Half Term Letter from Mrs Crawshaw: 19.10.2023

Letter to Parents/Carers of Year 11 from Mrs Hogarth

Election of Parent Governors: Nominations

September Return Letter Year 7

September Return Letter Year 8 and 9

September Return Year 10

September Return Year 11

MCAS Payments: Update your App

Year 8 Information Evening 2023

Virtues Programme 2023-24

Year 7 Information Evening 2023

Letter for Year 11 : Mastery and Rewards

Year 10 Information Evening 2023

Year 11 Information Evening 2023

Letter from Mrs Crawshaw: Uniform and Standards 07.09.2023

Message from CEO: RAAC Update

Y7 and Y8 Emmaus Youth Village Retreat

Sports Awards 2023

Catenians Public Speaking Competition 2023

Partial School Opening as a Result of Industrial Action: 28th February

Mental Health Promotion Programme (YAM)

Letter to Parents of Year 13: 16.02.23

Year 9 DTP-MenACW Vaccinations: 7th March 2023

Year 13 Parents Evening – Thursday 9th February 2023

Smajo Beso OBE Visit

The Queen’s Green Canopy

Letter to Parents/Carers: 20.01.2023

Letter to Parents re: National Teacher Strike Action

Ofsted ‘Good’ for Sixth Form

Year 7 Parents Evening: 26th January 2023

The EMS Parking Pledge

Year 9 & 10 Retreat: March 2023

Letter from Mrs Crawshaw ahead of Spring Term – 03.01.2023

Year 12 Parents’ Evening: 13th January 2022

Sixth Form Awards Evening 2022

Christmas Letter from Mrs Crawshaw: 14.12.22

Flu Vaccinations for Year 7, 8 & 9 Students – Monday 27th January 2023

Year 11 Parents Evening – Thursday 5th January 2023

Year 12 Parents Evening – Thursday 12th January 2023

Duke of Edinburgh Award at EMS

Ofsted Parents Letter 2022

Admissions Policy 2024-2025 Consultation Period

Sixth Form Leadership Group

Young Librarians at EMS

Strength Through Unity Group

Strength Through Unity Group

Students lead the way to support each other with a message of ‘Be Kind’

Election of Parent Governors: Nominations

EMS School Charity 2022-23

Year 11 Preparatory Examinations

Y7 Paris Information Letter

Year 11 & 13 Exam Update for Summer 2023

Year 11 Mastery Timetable Letter

Duke of Edinburgh Award for Year 9 Students

Year 8 Information Evening: 29.09.22

Year 12 Information Evening: 29.09.22

Y7 and Y8 Emmaus Youth Village Retreat

Year 13 Futures Information Evening: 22.09.22

Year 7 Information Evening: 22.09.22

Virtues Programme

The Diana Award

Letter to ALL parents: 12.09.22

Y10 Information Evening 2022

Y11 Information Evening 2022

Transition Week & Summer School 2022

Transition Week & Summer School 2022

Letter to Parents of students starting Year 13 in September

Letter to Parents of students starting Year 13 in September

Letter to parents of students in Year 7 in September

Letter to parents of students in Year 8, 9 & 10 in September

Letter to parents of students in Year 11 in September

End of Term Letter from Mrs Crawshaw

Letter to Parents: Social Media

Year 10 Careers Programme

Letter about Student Passes to all Parents/Carers: 23.06.2022

Letter to all Parents/Carers: 22.06.2022

Letter to all Parents/Carers: 22.06.2022

OceanHero Visit

EMS6 Transition Days 2022

Year 11 Important Dates

House Jubilee Pudding Competition 2022

Year 8 HPV Vaccinations: July 2022

EMS Jubilee Celebrations

Year 8 Parents’ Evening: Thursday 5th May 2022

Introduction letter from Mr Lindsay

New School Day Consultation

UCAS Exhibition Letter

Year 10 Parents’ Evening: Thursday 7th April 2022

Year 11 Prom, Hoodies & Yearbook Information

Masked Reader Competition 2022

Year 9 Options Online

Year 7 and 8 Retreat May 2022

2022 – GCSE and A Level Examinations Update

Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant Opens New Sixth Form Study Area

Year 13 Parents’ Evening: 10th February 2022

Hegarty Maths for Year 7-11

COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 12 to 17 years of age

Year 7 Parents’ Evening: Thursday 27th January 2022

New Term Start in January and Covid Testing

Parent / Student Teams Guidance for January 2022

Exams 2022: Update, December 2021

Year 11 Parents’ Evening: 16th December 2021

House Advent Wreath Making Competition 2021

Christmas Jumper Day 2021

Year 9 Parents’ Evening: 9th December 2021

STEM Careers & Pathways Session

House Pumpkin Carving 2021

Stagecoach Bus Strike

Letter to Parents/Carers of Year 11 from Mrs Hogarth

Y7 Reading Book – Parental Guidance

House Cross Country Competition 2021

House Charity Coffee Morning 2021

Year 7 Information Evening: Thursday 7th October

Y11 Careers Support

Flu Vaccinations for ALL Students

Year 7 Charity Coffee Morning

Year 12 Information Evening

Year 8 Information Evening

Year 13 Information Evening

Year 9 & 10 Retreat: October 2021

Year 10 Information Evening: Thursday 9th September 2021

Year 7 – September Start and Covid Testing

Year 8 & 9 – September Start and Covid Testing

Year 11 – September Start and Covid Testing

Year 12 & 13 – September Start and Covid Testing

Year 10 – September Start and Covid Testing

EMS Summer School 2021

End of Year Letter from Mr Hammond

End of Year Letter from Mr Hammond

Disruption to our Catering Service

Year 10 Oxford University’s Careers Survey

GCSE and A Level Results Day Arrangements

Confirmation 2021: Year 8 & Year 9 Alpha Course

Ski Trip 2022

Year 13 End of Term Arrangements

House & Sport Captains 2021-22

House Masterchef 2021

Year 8 Parents’ Evening: 24th June 2021

House Golf Tournament 2021

Year 10 GCSE Geography Field Trip Letter

Year 12 Geography Field Trip Letter

Letter to Parents/Carers of Years 7-10 from Mr Hammond

Year 11 Leavers Careers Letter

Year 11 Leavers’ Letter from Mr Hammond

Year 13 Leavers’ Letter from Mr Hammond

NCS Y11 & Y12 Parents Info Session

Year 10 Parents’ Evening: 10th June 2021

Letter re: Year 10 Careers Fortnight

Letter to Year 11 & 13 Parents: TAG Assessments

Year 11 & 13 – Teacher Assessed Gradin

Year 11 Parents’ Evening: 15th April 2021

Letter to ALL Parents: Home Testing

Letter to Year 11 & Year 13 Parents: Exams

Letter from Mr Hammond: 26th February 2021

Letter from Mr. Hammond: 12th Feb 2021

Letter to ALL Parents from Mr Hammond: 7th January

Letter to Year 11 & Year 13 Students from Mr Hammond about Summer Exams

House Advent Wreath Making Competition 2020

Mr Hammond’s Parent Update: 19.10.2020

Year 7 House Cross Country

Year 8 House Cross Country

Year 7-9 House Quiz 2020

Letter to Parents of Year 7-11 students about the Virtues programme

Life in Lockdown Competition Results

House Cards To Show We Care Competition

Coco’s Training is ‘Pup and Running’

English Martyrs students donate to St. Aidan’s Kitchen

House Charity Coffee Morning 2019

Sports Day 2019

House Masterchef 2019