--- title: "Active Adventures at the Early Years Sports Festival!" url: "https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-02-20-active-adventures-at-the-early-years-sports-festival" school: "St Joseph’s Catholic Academy" --- **Tel:** 01642 360401 **Email:** office@stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk # Active Adventures at the Early Years Sports Festival! ![St Joseph's Catholic Academy in Norton](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/images/news/638318085_1452793676636772_3717817457587767855_n.jpg) 20 February 2026 ### A Fun‑Filled Day of Sport and Smiles Class 1 from St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton had an unforgettable time at the Early Years Sports Festival hosted at Durham University. The children threw themselves into every activity with energy, enthusiasm and huge smiles! ### Exploring a Variety of New Skills Throughout the day, the children enjoyed a fantastic mix of sporting challenges. From parachute games and dance to gymnastics, boxing and an exciting obstacle course, there was something for everyone to enjoy. Each activity encouraged movement, cooperation and confidence — all key skills for young learners. ### Teamwork, Laughter and Loads of Activity The festival was bursting with fun and lively moments. It was wonderful to see the children working together, cheering each other on and embracing every challenge with such positivity. ### A Day to Remember What a brilliant opportunity for Class 1 to explore new sports, stay active and represent their school so beautifully. A day filled with teamwork, laughter and unforgettable memories! ![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/638361469_1452793569970116_3818837102706760651_n.jpg)![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/638390270_1452793649970108_3642229192955580043_n.jpg) [Sport](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/tag/sport) [ Stories That Bring Us Together](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-02-19-stories-that-bring-us-together) [Stepping Out in Faith for The Big Lent Walk ](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-03-02-stepping-out-in-faith-for-the-big-lent-walk) ![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/)