World Religions Day – A Moment to Pause, Reflect and Talk
World Religions Day gave our school community the chance to slow things down and have some thoughtful, meaningful conversations. Across the day, students engaged in open discussions about different belief systems from around the world, asking big questions and sharing perspectives with curiosity and respect. During tutor time, a simple but engaging session using an […]
A Positive Start to 2026 at Bishopton PRU
Two weeks into the new term, Bishopston PRU has already begun to find its rhythm again, with learning resuming and routines steadily being re-established. Despite the challenges that often accompany January – from colder weather to post-holiday blues – the Bishopston community has shown resilience, positivity and determination, with staff working hard to support pupils […]
Year 8 & 9 Bring Dickens to Life with Trip to A Christmas Carol
Students in Years 8 and 9 enjoyed a festive cultural experience last week with a trip to The Forum Theatre in Billingham to watch the musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol. The visit was designed to enrich their current English scheme of work, allowing students to see Dickens’ classic brought to life on stage. The […]
Children in Need celebrations
Fresh from a brilliant Anti-Bullying Week, our school rounded off the week with another powerful moment of togetherness as students and staff joined forces to support Children in Need. The afternoon that followed was filled with fun, laughter and genuine connection—an experience that captured not only the spirit of the national campaign, but also the […]
School Unites for a Week of Kindness in Anti-Bullying
Students and staff at the school came together last week to mark Anti-Bullying Week, embracing a packed schedule of activities aimed at promoting kindness, inclusion and mutual respect. The annual campaign offered the whole community a valuable moment to reflect on the importance of positive relationships and the shared responsibility of ensuring every young person […]
Bishopton Remembers – Honouring the Past, Reflecting in the Present
As part of Bishopton’s Remembrance commemorations for 2025, our students and staff took part in two meaningful days of reflection and learning. On Monday 10th November, students visited Billingham Memorial Gardens to pay their respects to those who served and sacrificed. Each student wrote a personal message of thanks on a wooden cross before placing […]
Cakes, Conversations, and Community at Bishopton’s Coffee Morning
Bishopton PRU marked this year’s Macmillan Coffee Morning with a wonderful mix of cake, conversation, and community spirit. Staff baked and donated an array of homemade cakes and treats, which were enjoyed by pupils and staff alike in the school library. Throughout the day, tutor groups dropped in to share a drink, enjoy the bakes, […]
Bishopton Students Take Whitby by Storm in Scavenger Hunt Adventure!
Despite the bleak weather forecast, students from Bishopton PRU made the most of their educational visit to Whitby on Thursday 23rd October 2025 — and what a fantastic day it turned out to be! Armed with a specially designed scavenger hunt, students explored the seaside town while taking part in a range of fun and […]
Perfume Stories: A Scented Journey into Creativity and Learning
This week, Bishopton PRU welcomed writer and educator Mike O’Shaughnessy for an inspiring creative workshop titled Perfume Stories — an innovative session designed to explore how scent can evoke memories, emotions, and imagination. Through this unique sensory experience, pupils discovered the fascinating history of perfume and gained insight into the science behind how scent and […]
Racing car challenge opens up world of possibility for pupils
Exciting scheme to develop employability skills while aiding learning across curriculum. A “world of possibilities” has opened up for pupils at Bishopton Pupil Referral Unit, after Atomix Educational Trust’s CEO won the bid for a racing car kit to be donated to the school. Nichole Munro, CEO of the Trust, which also includes Errington Primary […]