Testimonials from our school community: "Ethos - community feel, caring and compassionate - the phonics programme" reception class parent. "The kind caring nature of all of the staff and a truly holistic approach to learning. " Year 2 class parent. "Hard working and dedicated staff who create a happy environment for all of the children." Year 4 class parent. "The best thing about his school is that we are one community and all teachers try their best to help us and guide us in lessons and throughout the school years." Year 6 Child. "An extremely welcoming school, we were made to feel very welcome from the minute we came into school." Bikeability Team

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Our Parish

Parish of St John XXIII & St Joseph, Birtley

We are part of the Parish of St. John XXIII and St. Joseph, Birtley. The parish incorporates the church of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate in Washington Village, which is next to our school.

Parish Priest: Father Martin Morris

Contact Number: 0191 416 3583

Parish Email: stjohn23rd@diocesehn.org.uk

Parish Website: Catholic Churches in Washington and Penshaw

Sunday Mass

Sunday Mass is celebrated every Sunday at 11am. The church website will list alternative mass times for other churches within the parish.

Confession/Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at all of the parish churches. Please look at the latest parish newsletter for confirmation of the available times.

Sacrament of Baptism

For your child to receive the Sacrament of Baptism, one parent should already be baptised Catholic. There is a form to complete on the parish website, under the heading parish life and sacraments. Once the form is complete, someone from the parish will be in touch with further information to arrange the Baptism and give further details about Baptism preparation.

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