--- title: "An Exciting Start to 2026 at St Wilfrid’s, Bishop Auckland" url: "https://st-wilfrid-s-r-c-v-a-primary-school-2.schudio.com/news/2026-01-26-an-exciting-start-to-2026-at-st-wilfrid-s-bishop-auckland" school: "St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School" --- **Tel:** 01388 603451 **Email:** office@stwilfrids.bhcet.org.uk # An Exciting Start to 2026 at St Wilfrid’s, Bishop Auckland 26 January 2026 ![](https://st-wilfrid-s-r-c-v-a-primary-school-2.schudio.com/images/news/619838406_878002711774526_4360913372449205944_n.jpg)![](https://st-wilfrid-s-r-c-v-a-primary-school-2.schudio.com/images/news/619251851_878002745107856_7374737180814636508_n.jpg) What a fantastic start to **2026** it has been at **St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School in Bishop Auckland**! Our pupils have already been busy learning, competing and having fun, making the new year one to remember. ### Year 4 Science Success at St John’s Year 4 had an incredible time taking part in **hands‑on science experiments** during their visit to [**St John’s**.](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/) The children showed great curiosity and enthusiasm as they explored scientific ideas through practical investigation. Experiences like these bring learning to life, helping pupils build confidence, ask questions and develop a real love of science. ### Dodgeball Team Ready for Championship Action Meanwhile, our **St Wilfrid’s Dodgeball Team** has been training hard and is getting ready to represent the school in the **local Dodgeball Championships**. The team has shown fantastic teamwork, determination and sportsmanship – we are incredibly proud of them and wish them the very best of luck. At St Wilfrid’s, we are committed to providing exciting learning opportunities alongside sporting achievements that help pupils grow both academically and personally. **Well done to everyone involved – we can’t wait to see what the rest of 2026 brings at St Wilfrid’s!** [ December News](https://st-wilfrid-s-r-c-v-a-primary-school-2.schudio.com/news/2025-12-04-december-news) [A Special Visit from Bishop Stephen at St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School ](https://st-wilfrid-s-r-c-v-a-primary-school-2.schudio.com/news/2026-02-02-a-special-visit-from-bishop-stephen-at-st-wilfrid-s-catholic-primary-school) ![St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-wilfrid-s-r-c-v-a-primary-school-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Murphy Crescent Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6QH 01388 603451 ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stwilfridscatholicprimaryschoolba/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stwilfrids_bishopauckland/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-wilfrid-s-r-c-v-a-primary-school-2.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)