As our Year 13 students reach the end of their journey at St Cuthbert’s, we pause to celebrate a remarkable group of young men and the strength of the community that has shaped them.
Their final days in school were marked not by a sense of ending, but by gratitude, joy, and a deep sense of belonging. That spirit has long been one of the defining characteristics of St Cuthbert’s: a school where each student is known, valued, and encouraged to grow—not just academically, but as a person. It is this culture of belonging that underpins everything we do and enables us, year after year, to fulfil our mission of forming great men.
Much of that experience is shaped within our Sixth Form, and we are especially grateful for the outstanding leadership and care shown by Mr Turner, Head of Sixth Form, and Mrs Garay, Assistant Head of Sixth Form. Their dedication, guidance, and constant presence have left a lasting impression on this year group. This was expressed beautifully, and with great humour by the students themselves in a video tribute entitled “Thank You for the Good Times.” Particular highlights included Mr Turner’s well-known love of Oasis songs woven into assemblies, along with his familiar 11.17am reminders that breaktime is coming to an end and it is time to return promptly to lessons, small moments that have become part of the shared memory and identity of the Sixth Form.
At the heart of the leavers’ celebrations was Holy Mass, which we were privileged to celebrate together as a community. Our sincere thanks go to Canon Simon and Fr James for leading us in prayer and thanksgiving, reminding us of the deeper purpose that unites us and the faith that sustains us.
As our students now move fully into their A Level examinations, we hold them in our thoughts and prayers. Beyond these weeks lies Life Beyond St Cuthbert’s: university, apprenticeships, employment, and a wide range of opportunities still to unfold. Each pathway is unique, but all are grounded in the values they have lived here—being men of competence, conscience, compassion, and commitment.
We send them forward with every good wish and with our prayers that they will continue to grow into the great men they are called to be—confident in who they are, grounded in their values, and ready to make a positive difference in the world.
We look forward with great anticipation to welcoming them back in August to celebrate their achievements together on results day.
Until then, we wish them every success—and God’s richest blessing—in all that lies ahead.
