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St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon

Croftdale Rd, Blaydon, Blaydon, United Kingdom
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St Thomas More Catholic school is a voluntary aided Roman Catholic secondary school with academy status in Blaydon, Tyne and Wear, England, providing teaching to 11- to 19-year-olds. It is a well-regarded and over-subscribed school, performing well both regionally and nationally. In its last OFSTED inspection (2013) it was described as "an outstanding and inclusive school" and found to be outstanding in all major areas assessed. The school converted to academy status on 1 February 2012.School OrganisationThe current headteacher is Jonathan Parkinson, who took over after Michael Zarraga OBE retired in 2005. Its motto is "regis servus dei prius" which translates as, "I am the King's good servant, but God's first". This is a reference to St Thomas More, and his refusal to recognise Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church following the King's split from the Vatican and Catholicism. There are strong ties to the two Catholic churches in Blaydon and Winlaton, St Joseph's and St Anne's, respectfully.The school runs with a headteacher Mr Jonathan Parkinson and deputy heads Mrs. Annmarie Moore, and Mr. Nicholas Wood as well as assistant heads Mrs. Barbara Kamali, Mrs. Jillian Turner, & Mr. David Shield. The school is divided into four houses which every pupil placed into one. Each of the houses are named after saints and are as follows: St Bernadette

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can't believe it's my last day at stm, gonna miss it, made my best friends here and made some of the best memories xxxxx

can't believe it's my last day at stm, gonna miss it, made my best friends here and made some of the best memories xxxxx
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Exams are officially over, doesn't quite seem real, going to miss Drama 🎭

Exams are officially over, doesn't quite seem real, going to miss Drama 🎭
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Roadshow 7! #googleforeducation #fuelthefuture

Roadshow 7! #googleforeducation #fuelthefuture
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Finally finished sixthform 🎉 feels like I've wasted 2 years of my life 🙄

Finally finished sixthform πŸŽ‰ feels like I've wasted 2 years of my life πŸ™„
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She thought the wall was pretty , i thought she was prettier 💕❀

She thought the wall was pretty , i thought she was prettier πŸ’•β€
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#leavers2017 🎊☺️❀️

#leavers2017 🎊☺️❀️
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2010-2017🌟 #leavers

2010-2017🌟 #leavers
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The best two lads, been a pleasure sharing so many memories with them🎉🎉 #Leavers #STM

The best two lads, been a pleasure sharing so many memories with themπŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰ #Leavers #STM
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Leavers 2010-2017

Leavers 2010-2017
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Last English lesson. So sad 😭 📸 @el.antichr1sto

Last English lesson. So sad 😭 πŸ“Έ @el.antichr1sto
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psychol gals #andysangels #leavers

psychol gals #andysangels #leavers
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Indoor lunch with these two weirdos

Indoor lunch with these two weirdos
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Totally missing the show, the sleep deprivation was worth it! Missing my backstage family so much! I'll be coming back to watch every year until all the year 7s have left #doyouhearthepeoplesing 🇫🇷

Totally missing the show, the sleep deprivation was worth it! Missing my backstage family so much! I'll be coming back to watch every year until all the year 7s have left #doyouhearthepeoplesing πŸ‡«πŸ‡·
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Love this girl xx

Love this girl xx
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When #bæ spams you with non-stop old pics... ❣️❣️

When #bæ spams you with non-stop old pics... ❣️❣️
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