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News From The Education Service

Catholic schools outperform peers in producing new teachers

March 25, 2024

Three secondaries in the Xavier CET have supplied 16% of student teachers at a major training provider for the South East

Children from across the diocese join our first ever Choral Festivals!

March 21, 2024

The Schools Singing Programme events in Woking & Hove were a celebration of singing & sacred music.

Mass for the retirement of Simon Parr

February 29, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated a beautiful Mass to say thank you to Simon Parr as he approaches his retirement from the service.

Dominic Raab visits St Alban's School, East Molesey.

February 23, 2024

Dominic Raab congratulated the School Parliament on their work to secure a new zebra crossing for the school.

New Headmistress for Mayfield School

February 9, 2024

Mayfield School has appointed a new Headmistress, Mrs Deborah Bligh.

Digest of 2023 Census data for schools and colleges in England

February 9, 2024

The Digest of the 2023 Census Data for Schools and Colleges in England is now available.

Schools thriving under Academy Trusts

February 8, 2024

Xavier Catholic Education Trust came second in the country for GCSE and on most measures was in the top 2% of 1000+ trusts nationally.

Ani Magill CBE: Dame of The Papal Order of St Gregory.

February 8, 2024

The Diocesan Education Service is delighted to announce that Ani Magill CBE has been admitted as Dame to The Papal Order of St Gregory.

Letters From the Director of the Education Service

Director's Letter December 2024

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Director's Letter November 2024

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Director's Letter September 2024

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The Alpha Beta

The Alpha Beta is the news and information bulletin for the Education Service. It is distributed to Headteachers, Chairs of Governors and Clerks as well as being available on our website. The Alpha Beta is usually published five times a year - twice in the Autumn Term, twice in the Spring Term and once in the Summer Term.

Alpha Beta November 2024

November 12, 2024

Alpha Beta September 2024

September 5, 2024

Alpha Beta June 2024

June 18, 2024

ABlaze

The Ablaze newsletter supports primary and secondary RE Subject Leaders and Heads of Department. It provides up to date information, ideas, and links to online resources helping to promote excellent teaching and learning of religious education in our Catholic schools. Ablaze is published three times a year at the beginning of the Autumn, Spring and Summer Terms.

Ablaze Autumn 2024

September 18, 2024

Ablaze Summer 2024

May 10, 2024

Ablaze Spring 2024

February 29, 2024

Directors Letters

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Retirement celebrations for Theresa Kenefick at St Joseph's School, Epsom

The community gathered to recognise over 30 years of outstanding service to the school and parish.

100 school leaders meet to explore Catholic Social Teaching in our schools

The two-day event with Bishop Richard was attended by more than 100 delegates, with a number of expert speakers.

Journeying in the Footsteps of Jesus

"Each year we journey through the Liturgical Calendar, walking in the Life events of Jesus, knowing that He is Risen and walks with us."

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