Summer Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) 2026
Free holiday activities and healthy meals are on offer across Stockton-on-Tees this summer, and booking is now open. The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme gives children and young people the chance to try something new, stay active, and enjoy a free healthy meal during the school holidays. There’s a wide range of activities to […]
Bishopton half term celebrations!
Community Events for Young People — May 2026
Two great free opportunities coming up in the local area this month, and we wanted to make sure our students and families know about them. Holidays Are Fun Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s Holidays Are Fun (HAF) programme offers free activities for school-age children from Reception to Year 11 during the school holidays. To be eligible, families must […]
Cleveland Police and Police Dogs Visit Bishopton
Students and staff at Bishopton Pupil Referral Unit welcomed officers from Cleveland Police for an educational visit that made a real impression on everyone involved. The Dog Handler Unit brought along four highly trained working dogs, Trigger, Moose, Purdy and Harper, whose handlers shared genuine insight into the role police dogs play in supporting frontline […]
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 […]