--- title: "Wild Classroom Learning in Reception – Exploring Space Through Art and Faith" url: "https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-01-14-wild-classroom-learning-in-reception-exploring-space-through-art-and-faith" school: "St Joseph’s Catholic Academy" --- **Tel:** 01642 360401 **Email:** office@stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk # Wild Classroom Learning in Reception – Exploring Space Through Art and Faith ![Image of Wild Classroom Learning in Reception – Exploring Space Through Art and Faith](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/images/news/615425191_1423400152909458_7093532641611952977_n.jpg) 14 January 2026 Our Reception children at **St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton** had a magical and creative Wild Classroom day this week. Using **paint and chalk**, the children explored the planets as part of their exciting topic on **space**. This hands‑on learning tied beautifully into their class liturgies, where they reflected on **new beginnings** and how **God created the world**. Through this, the children are developing a deep sense of awe and wonder at God’s creation, living out the Catholic Social Teaching principle of **Stewardship of Creation**. It was a lovely example of **creativity, faith, and learning** coming together in a meaningful and memorable way. ![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/615745497_1423400156242791_4190834360825029520_n.jpg)![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/615462971_1423400169576123_2040614387165088938_n.jpg) [ Year 6 Visit the Houses of Parliament – A Day to Remember!](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2025-11-27-year-6-visit-the-houses-of-parliament-a-day-to-remember) [Class 9 Kick‑Start Their Cricket Journey with Throwing and Catching Skills ](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-01-16-class-9-kick-start-their-cricket-journey-with-throwing-and-catching-skills) ![St Joseph’s Catholic Academy](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St Joseph’s Catholic Academy Ragworth Road Norton Stockton on Tees TS20 1HR 01642 360401 - [Office 365](https://outlook.office365.com/carmel.org.uk) - [Parents Evening System](https://stjosephsrcnorton.parentseveningsystem.co.uk/) - [Accelerated Reader](https://www.myon.co.uk/login/index.html) - [Teams FAQs](https://bhcet.org.uk/information/teams-faqs/) - [Remote Learning](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/information/remote-learning) - [Online Payments](https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin) - [Remote Learning](https://remote.carmel.org.uk/) - [Liturgy](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) - [Year 6 Transition Curriculum](https://bhcet.org.uk/year6transitioncurriculum/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stjosephsnorton/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stjosephscatholicacademy/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St Joseph’s Catholic Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)