--- title: "Live Simply Award" url: "https://st-bedes.org/live-simply-award" school: "St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form" --- # Live Simply Award ![LiveSimply Award logo](https://st-bedes.org/images/Live-simply-award-logo_web(1).png) # St. Bede’s Awarded the LiveSimply Award **St. Bede’s Catholic School, Peterlee, has officially been awarded the CAFOD LiveSimply Award.** The national award recognises Catholic communities who choose to live simply, live sustainably and live in solidarity with others. Learn more at [CAFOD’s LiveSimply Award](https://cafod.org.uk/campaign/livesimply-award). **St. Bede’s Catholic School was officially awarded the CAFOD LiveSimply Award** after completing a two-year programme of activities demonstrating a commitment to living simply, living sustainably, and living in solidarity with others. The school received the national LiveSimply Award from CAFOD, recognising its long-term dedication to caring for creation and supporting those in need. ## Our LiveSimply Journey Students, staff, families and parish partners all contributed to the two-year journey. Laudato Si’ groups, chaplaincy teams and form classes each led different initiatives. ### Living Simply - Helping students reflect on how small daily choices can make a positive difference. - Encouraging the school community to live out faith through meaningful action. ### Living Sustainably - Responding to Pope Francis’ call in *Laudato Si’* to protect the environment. - Caring for creation through activities in school and the surrounding local area. ### Living in Solidarity - Working with families, parish partners and the wider community to support others. - Extending support to global causes and standing with those most in need. ## Final Assessment The award was confirmed this week following a final assessment visit by CAFOD representatives. - **When:** confirmed this week following CAFOD’s final assessment visit. - **Where:** activities took place within the school community and the surrounding local area. - **Why:** to deepen the school’s Catholic mission by responding to Pope Francis’ call to protect the environment and stand with the poor. **At St. Bede’s, the LiveSimply Award reflects a whole-school commitment to putting faith into action.** ![St Bede’s LiveSimply activities](https://st-bedes.org/images/image_5.jpg) ### Our Faith - [Catholic Life](https://st-bedes.org/our-faith/catholic-life) - [Chaplaincy](https://st-bedes.org/our-faith/chaplaincy) - [Diocese Inspection Report](https://st-bedes.org/our-faith/diocese-inspection-report) - [Prayer & Liturgy](https://st-bedes.org/our-faith/prayer-and-liturgy) - [Live Simply Award](https://st-bedes.org/live-simply-award) ![St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form](https://files.schudio.com/st-bede-s-catholic-school-and-byron-sixth-form/images/logo/logo-footer-with-diocese-02(2).png) ### St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form Westway Peterlee SR8 1DE 0191 587 6220 ### Trust Information - [Website Terms](https://bccet.org.uk/website-terms/) - [Accessibility Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/accessibility-statement/) - [Privacy Notice](https://bccet.org.uk/privacy-policy/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/StBedesandByron/#) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-bedes.org/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)