--- title: "Ahoy, Mateys! A Sports Adventure for Class 4" url: "https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-02-02-ahoy-mateys-a-sports-adventure-for-class-4" school: "St Joseph’s Catholic Academy" --- **Tel:** 01642 360401 **Email:** office@stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk # Ahoy, Mateys! A Sports Adventure for Class 4 ![ Pirate‑themed sports festival at Durham University](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/images/news/624304837_1434080388508101_8709779534390086822_n.jpg) 2 February 2026 Class 4 set sail on an unforgettable adventure this morning as they took part in a **pirate‑themed sports festival at Durham University**! From the moment they arrived, the excitement was high — and the pirate spirit was even higher. The festival was filled with creative activities that encouraged pupils to **work together, stay active, and have loads of fun**. Whether running, balancing, or problem‑solving, the children threw themselves into every challenge with enthusiasm. ### Teamwork, Treasure & Tons of Fun Throughout the morning, Class 4 showed: - Brilliant teamwork - Huge smiles and positive energy - Determination in every activity - A treasure trove of **golden coins won!** It was wonderful to see the children cheering each other on and enjoying the day from start to finish. A fantastic experience for everyone — well done, Class 4! You sailed through your pirate adventure with pride! ![ pirate‑themed sports festival at Durham University](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/623821861_1434080581841415_4335027937513737026_n.jpg)![ pirate‑themed sports festival at Durham University](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/624336209_1434080421841431_6993715461612723499_n.jpg) [Trips](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/tag/trips) [ Growing, Changing and Wondering: Exploring Life Cycles in Years 1 & 2](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-01-26-growing-changing-and-wondering-exploring-life-cycles-in-years-1-2) [Bringing History to Life: A Hands‑On Stone Age Adventure for Our Pupils ](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-02-06-bringing-history-to-life-a-hands-on-stone-age-adventure-for-our-pupils) ![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/)