--- title: "Class 9 Kick‑Start Their Cricket Journey with Throwing and Catching Skills" url: "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" school: "St Joseph’s Catholic Academy" --- **Tel:** 01642 360401 **Email:** office@stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk # Class 9 Kick‑Start Their Cricket Journey with Throwing and Catching Skills ![Image of Class 9 Kick‑Start Their Cricket Journey with Throwing and Catching Skills](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/images/news/615471746_1424692849446855_2110987367497008804_n.jpg) 16 January 2026 Class 9 had an amazing time this week at **St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton**, working with our new cricket coach, Matty, from the Durham Cricket Foundation. Their session focused on developing key **throwing and catching skills** through a series of fun, fast‑paced activities. The children practised rolling, bouncing, and underarm throws, as well as positioning themselves for close and deep catches. They also worked together in small groups as **fielding teams**, showcasing teamwork, quick reactions, and real enthusiasm. Beyond developing their sporting skills, Class 9 demonstrated important values — supporting one another, taking turns, and celebrating each other’s efforts. They showed how we **grow together**, work for the **common good**, and recognise the **value of every person** in our community. **Big smiles all around — what a wonderful start to their cricket journey!** [Sport](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/tag/sport) [Enrichment](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/tag/enrichment) [ Wild Classroom Learning in Reception – Exploring Space Through Art and Faith](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-01-14-wild-classroom-learning-in-reception-exploring-space-through-art-and-faith) [Year 5 Retreat at the Youth Village – A Time of Faith, Friendship and Reflection ](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-01-18-year-5-retreat-at-the-youth-village-a-time-of-faith-friendship-and-reflection) ![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/)