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Platinum Award for St Thomas Becket Sixth Form

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:52:52 GMT

St Thomas Becket Sixth Form has been recognised in top 10% Nationally for Progress following their best set of A-Level Results in 18 years!

Welcome to Mrs Burnham

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:27:36 GMT

Mrs Burnham has joined OLICAT as our Strategic Executive Lead

Farewell to Mr Bishop

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:13:52 GMT

Congratulations to our Strategic Executive Lead on your upcoming Retirement!

OLICAT School awarded funding

Mon, 12 May 2025 13:00:37 GMT

Regional Improvement in Standards and Excellence (RISE) aims to break the link between young people’s backgrounds and their future success.

Pope Francis (1936 - 2025)

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:50:21 GMT

Remembrance, Prayer and Thanksgiving

Finalists at the National Trust Awards 2025

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:43:20 GMT

OLICAT is shortlisted for The Green Trust Award

Jubilee For Schools Launch Day

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:57:39 GMT

Today marks the launch of the Jubilee Year for Schools

Happy Christmas!

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:32:01 GMT

It has been a joyous time in the lead up to Christmas across our family of schools

Leadership Announcement

Tue, 3 Dec 2024 14:44:37 GMT

Letter to the OLICAT community from our Chair of Directors

Trust INSET Day

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:00:42 GMT

Schools will only be open to staff on Friday 29th November

Eco Voices - OLICAT Public Speaking Competition

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:26:37 GMT

We recently held our Trust Wide Public Speaking Competition for Years 5 and 7 at The Thomas Centre, Northampton Cathedral.

Community Childcare Champion

Tue, 7 May 2024 14:33:26 GMT

Congratulations to Mrs Otter, Headteacher at St Joseph's & St Gregory's Primary and School in Bedford, who attended the No. 10 Downing Street Reception

Sustainability in Education Conference

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:53:10 GMT

Putting plans into action!

OLICAT 4th Anniversary

Thu, 1 Feb 2024 09:58:20 GMT

Today we are celebrating 4 years of our OLICAT Community!

Heading Up Launch

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:39:41 GMT

First Cohort Launched for new OLICAT Leadership Development Programme

Live Simply

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 08:28:27 GMT

'“What kind of world do we want to leave to those who come after us, to children who are now growing up?” Pope Francis

Our Lady Immaculate Feast Day

Thu, 7 Dec 2023 22:20:14 GMT

Today we celebrate the Feast Day of the Patron of our Trust of Schools, Our Lady Immaculate

RAAC Inspections

Thu, 7 Dec 2023 22:15:56 GMT

All OLICAT schools will remain open.

The Blessing

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:06:05 GMT

Wishing you all a lovely Summer break!

Trust Training Day 2023

Tue, 4 Jul 2023 16:27:58 GMT

A special day for our Trust, as we joined together 450 staff across 12 schools

Papal Award for Trust SENDCo, Mrs Claxton

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:43:57 GMT

Many congratulations to Mrs Mechelle Claxton, who received the Benemerenti Medal from Bishop David

Trust 3rd Anniversary

Thu, 2 Feb 2023 11:35:19 GMT

This week we are celebrating 3 years together as a Trust Family of Schools

Celebrating Our Lady Immaculate

Thu, 8 Dec 2022 09:08:10 GMT

Today, all our Trust family of schools are joining together in prayer and song as we celebrate our Patron Saint

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

Fri, 9 Sep 2022 11:29:42 GMT

Today our school communities will pause, pray and remember Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

End of Year Liturgy of Gratitude

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:44:37 GMT

As we approach the Summer break, our community has come together again to reflect on the school year and to think to the future.

National Day of Reflection

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 13:37:28 GMT

Today, March 23rd, we remember all those that we have lost during the pandemic, support and pray for those who have been bereaved, and hope for a brighter future.

Ash Wednesday Prayers for Peace

Wed, 2 Mar 2022 15:25:37 GMT

Today we join Catholics across the globe, as we pray for peace in Ukraine

Happy Anniversary!

Tue, 1 Feb 2022 09:54:53 GMT

Today, we are celebrating two years together as 'a family of families'

Merry Christmas!

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:40:09 GMT

We wish you and your families a happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas & New Year

Our Lady Immaculate Feast Day

Wed, 8 Dec 2021 15:11:58 GMT

Today is a special day for our Trust as we celebrate the Feast Day of our Patron Saint, Our Lady Immaculate.

Global Partners - Celebrating Success

Wed, 1 Dec 2021 10:06:44 GMT

Between now and the end of term, we will be sharing a series of videos with you, each one celebrating an area of success in our schools.

Trust INSET Day

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:16:03 GMT

Our First OLICAT Schools Annual INSET Day was held on the 26th November

Youth Sunday

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:08:02 GMT

Thank you our Lord for all the young people in our OLICAT Community

Lest We Forget

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:14:12 GMT

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them

LAC Governor Vacancies

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 14:14:12 GMT

Are looking to give something back to your community? Are you in a position to volunteer time to a rewarding role that will truly make a difference to the young people in your Parish and the Diocese of Northampton? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Thank you

Mon, 1 Feb 2021 16:38:11 GMT

To mark our 1st Anniversary, each school will be receiving the gift of a yellow rose plant.

1st Anniversary Mass with Bishop David

Mon, 1 Feb 2021 16:34:04 GMT

This morning, we celebrated our first anniversary with a Mass in the Cathedral of Northampton. Mr Bishop was able to attend on behalf of the OLICAT Schools

We Are One!

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 21:42:05 GMT

Today, we are celebrating our 1st Anniversary! Join us as we look back on some very special moments from the past 12 months.

OLICAT Schools Anniversary Mass

Mon, 1 Feb 2021 08:17:14 GMT

Bishop David is celebrating our 1st Anniversary with a Mass in Northampton Cathedral

Welcome to Our Lady's Primary

Tue, 5 Jan 2021 16:14:24 GMT

We were delighted to welcome Our Lady's Primary School in Wellingborough to the OLICAT Schools in December

Welcome from Tony Bishop

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 14:22:39 GMT

A welcome message to all parents and carers from our Executive Lead of OLICAT Schools, Mr Tony Bishop.

5 Ways for 5 Days

Mon, 7 Sep 2020 23:10:00 GMT

Issue 9 Wellbeing Transition Support for Parents, Students and Staff

September Edition #5waysfor5days

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 14:13:32 GMT

In the rush to return back to normal, use this time to consider which parts of normal are worth rushing back to…

Congratulations!

Mon, 7 Sep 2020 23:51:20 GMT

Many congratulations to all of our GCSE students. Be proud of your achievements, believe in yourselves and believe you can!

Class of 2020!

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:33:33 GMT

Many congratulations to our 6th Formers at Thomas Becket Catholic School and St Thomas More Secondary & 6th Form receiving results today!

#5Waysfor5Days

Thu, 2 Jul 2020 17:28:12 GMT

Take a look at our latest Wellbeing Flyer!

#5Waysfor5Days - Issue 6 out now!

Tue, 26 May 2020 18:21:42 GMT

Are you ready for some half term 'down time'?

Mental Health Awareness Week 2020

Mon, 18 May 2020 16:43:49 GMT

Kindness is the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2020

15th May Virtual Reflection

Fri, 15 May 2020 09:31:33 GMT

This week, we would like to thank Mrs Aghorighor, a teacher at St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School in Bedford, for leading us in a moment of prayer today.

#5waysfor5days

Mon, 11 May 2020 23:08:51 GMT

Don't miss our weekly wellbeing flyers - edition 4 out this week!