--- title: "Blog" url: "https://sanctafamilia.co.uk/blog" school: "Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust" --- # Blog [![Image of Spotlight Suly](https://files.schudio.com/sancta-familia-4/imagecache/720x440c/blog/Dr_Sulumenty_Odhiambo(1).jpg)](https://sanctafamilia.co.uk/blog/2026-02-03-10-31-spotlight-suly) 3 February 2026 #### [Spotlight Suly](https://sanctafamilia.co.uk/blog/2026-02-03-10-31-spotlight-suly) ## My Journey into the Trust - Dr Sulumenty Odhiambo My journey into the Sancta Familia Multi Academy Trust represents a meaningful point where my professional, academic, and faith-based vocations come together. For over twenty years, have served at Ursuline High School, nine of those as Head… [Continue reading](https://sanctafamilia.co.uk/blog/2026-02-03-10-31-spotlight-suly) [![Image of Spotlight Vanessa](https://files.schudio.com/sancta-familia-4/imagecache/720x440c/blog/Vanessa(1).jpg)](https://sanctafamilia.co.uk/blog/2026-02-03-10-22-spotlight-vanessa) 3 February 2026 #### [Spotlight Vanessa](https://sanctafamilia.co.uk/blog/2026-02-03-10-22-spotlight-vanessa) ## The Heart of the Matter: Living and working in Catholic Schools My journey into teaching didn’t follow a linear line. Like many, I started out looking for an “alternative” approach to the traditional classroom. I wanted to see the world. I spent a year teaching English in Thailand, soaking up… [Continue reading](https://sanctafamilia.co.uk/blog/2026-02-03-10-22-spotlight-vanessa) [![Image of Spotlight Sarah](https://files.schudio.com/sancta-familia-4/imagecache/720x440c/blog/Sarah_UHS_Safeguarding_(1).jpg)](https://sanctafamilia.co.uk/blog/2026-02-03-09-51-spotlight-sarah) 3 February 2026 #### [Spotlight Sarah](https://sanctafamilia.co.uk/blog/2026-02-03-09-51-spotlight-sarah) ## My Journey into the Trust My journey into the Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust marks a significant milestone in my professional life, bringing together 20 years of school-based experience with the opportunity to contribute at Trust level. Being seconded as Safeguarding Lead at the Trust’s… [Continue reading](https://sanctafamilia.co.uk/blog/2026-02-03-09-51-spotlight-sarah) ![Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust](https://files.schudio.com/sancta-familia-4/images/logo/logo-sancta-familia-white.png) ### Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust Commonside East Mitcham CR4 1YG ### Useful Links - [Vision & Values](https://sanctafamilia.co.uk/vision-values) - [Our Academies](https://sanctafamilia.co.uk/academies) - [Autonomy with Coherence](https://sanctafamilia.co.uk/autonomy-with-coherence) - [Sancta Snacks](https://sanctafamilia.co.uk/sancta-snacks) ### Social Media - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sancta-familia-catholic-academy-trust/) ### Translation © Copyright 2025–2026 Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://sanctafamilia.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)