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News from the Education Service

New Chaplaincy Coordinator for our diocesan schools

September 2, 2024

Theresa McNamara, Chaplain at St Philip Howard School, has been appointed Chaplaincy Coordinator, working in the diocesan Education Service

Diocesan Buildings Officer Mark Brunet is awarded the Benemerenti Medal

July 25, 2024

Mark has demonstrated a 'breadth of experience & an invaluable understanding'.

Education Bishop announces Jubilee date for schools

July 23, 2024

Bishop Marcus Stock has announced that 24 January will be the launch day for for schools to mark the year of Jubilee

The Diocese celebrates “Faith in Action” across Sussex and Surrey Copy

July 23, 2024

132 CYMFED Awards were presented to students from 12 diocesan primary and secondary schools.

Thanksgiving for the work of Maria Wheeler, retiring Head of St Francis', Caterham

July 18, 2024

Maria is retiring after 21 years and was joined by family, deanery colleagues, Xavier CET and the diocesan Education Service to celebrate.

Bishop Richard celebrates Mass marking teachers' 560 years of service to diocesan schools.

July 18, 2024

“Your ministry and care for our young people goes further than we can ever see.”

"Thank you and goodbye" to Jan Miles, retiring Deputy Head, Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Crawley

July 15, 2024

On her retirement, Jan was awarded a diocesan medal for her services to Catholic education.

Congratulations to The Marist School for Surrey Health Schools programme achievements!

July 12, 2024

The school has been recognised for 'developing a Surrey Healthy Schools approach to wellbeing, health, inclusion & achievement.'

Letters from the Director of the Education Service

Director's Letter December 2025

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Director's Letter November 2025

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Director's Letter April 2025

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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 March 2026

March 4, 2026

Alpha Beta January 2026

January 8, 2026

Alpha Beta November 2025

November 10, 2025

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 Spring 2026

February 2, 2026

Ablaze Spring 2025

January 24, 2025

Ablaze Autumn 2024

September 18, 2024

Directors Letters

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Diocesan primary and secondary delegates join RSE conference

The day focussed on human dignity as a basis for leadership: “The greatest among you must be your servant” (Mt 23: 11)

Pupils from St Hugh of Lincoln, Woking, celebrate KSC Bible Quiz win

Guildford Knights of St Columba congratulated the winners for their exceptional knowledge and command of Scripture.

"Pray for parliamentarians and for a culture of life", says Archbishop in Lenten statement

Archbishop John Sherrington clarifies the Church’s objection to the Terminally Ill (Adults) Bill and asks for prayers for those debating it.

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