--- title: "Bringing History to Life: A Hands‑On Stone Age Adventure for Our Pupils" url: "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" school: "St Joseph’s Catholic Academy" --- **Tel:** 01642 360401 **Email:** office@stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk # Bringing History to Life: A Hands‑On Stone Age Adventure for Our Pupils ![Image of Bringing History to Life: A Hands‑On Stone Age Adventure for Our Pupils](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/images/news/628006854_1440554231194050_2704440612364576329_n.jpg) 6 February 2026 ### Stepping Back in Time on Our School Grounds Year 3 and 4 pupils at **St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton** stepped back in time this week as they took part in an unforgettable **Stone Age Primitive Skills Workshop -** three action-packed days that brought their history learning to life in the most exciting way. ### A Real Taste of Stone Age Life Each class - Class 5, Class 6 and Class 7 - enjoyed a fully immersive outdoor experience, exploring what life was like for early humans. The children threw themselves into every practical task, gaining new skills and plenty of muddy hands along the way! They took part in: **Primitive fire lighting** **Building hunter-gatherer shelters** **Making and cooking ancient bread** **Creating simple tools & exploring Stone Age artefacts** Every activity encouraged curiosity, resilience and hands-on discovery - making history feel real, relevant and wonderfully messy. ### Teamwork, Problem-Solving and Lots of Enthusiasm The excitement on the children’s faces was priceless. Whether they were kneading dough, collecting materials for shelters or experimenting with natural tools, they showed brilliant teamwork and eagerness to learn. Teachers were incredibly proud of how engaged and enthusiastic everyone was throughout the workshop. ### Linking Learning to Catholic Social Teaching A beautiful aspect of the workshop was how naturally it connected to **Catholic Social Teaching**. The children: - worked together - shared resources - supported one another - showed care for the natural world Just as early human communities relied on cooperation to survive, our pupils discovered the importance of helping one another and valuing creation. ### A Memorable Learning Experience The three days were filled with discovery, teamwork and fun - an experience the children won’t soon forget. From sparking their own fires to building shelters, they brought their Stone Age learning to life in the most authentic way possible. What a brilliant journey into the past! ![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/627992108_1440554541194019_5511554451682838292_n.jpg)![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/627997979_1440554781193995_9209375970387671288_n.jpg) ![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/628025610_1440554277860712_8876104255940811632_n.jpg)![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/628017688_1440554434527363_148062196470213465_n.jpg) [Enrichment](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/tag/enrichment) [ Ahoy, Mateys! A Sports Adventure for Class 4](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-02-02-ahoy-mateys-a-sports-adventure-for-class-4) [Celebrating Number Day with Families and Fun! ](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-02-09-celebrating-number-day-with-families-and-fun) ![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/)