Commemorating The 1826 Stargate Pit Disaster

Stargate Pit Disaster, Crookhill Primary School / June 12th, 2026

Commemorating The 1826 Stargate Pit Disaster

Here is a documentary showcasing the wonderful work completed by Year 5 and Year 6 pupils at Crookhill Primary School as they explored the history and impact of the Stargate Pit Disaster, 200 years after the tragedy took place. Through poetry, artwork, discussion, and a visit to Beamish Living Museum, pupils learned about what happened at Stargate Pit and reflected on the effect the disaster had on the families and wider local community.The project gave pupils the opportunity to connect with an important part of local history in a creative and meaningful way. A huge thank you to all the pupils and staff at Crookhill Primary School for their enthusiasm, creativity, and hard work throughout the project.

Youth Social Action / July 13th, 2026

Aspirations and Future Planning / July 13th, 2026

Wellbeing and the Arts / July 13th, 2026

North Shields Children's Youth Employability and Financial Literacy Programme

Over the past few months, Year 6 pupils from Christ Church C of E Primary School have taken part in Building Self Belief CIO’s ‘North Shields Children’s Youth Employability and Financial Literacy Programme. Throughout the programme, the children explored their strengths, learned about branding and marketing, discovered different career pathways, developed essential employability skills and took part in a financial literacy workshop delivered by Newcastle Building Society.

Wellbeing and the Arts / August 16th, 2023

The King's Coronation Celebration - Blessed John Duckett Primary School

Building Self-Belief CIO supported Blessed John Duckett Primary School, County Durham and the wider community in a range of creative activities to mark the King's Coronation in May 2023. The project was generously funded by The National Lottery Awards for All Community Fund

Relationships and Sex Education / February 14th, 2022

New Boundaries for Young People?

Urgent action is needed in society and schools to support the sexual education of our young people.