--- title: "A Lovely Library Visit Filled With Stories and Friendship" url: "https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-03-13-a-lovely-library-visit-filled-with-stories-and-friendship" school: "St Joseph’s Catholic Academy" --- **Tel:** 01642 360401 **Email:** office@stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk # A Lovely Library Visit Filled With Stories and Friendship 13 March 2026 ### Class 6 Enjoys Reading Time at St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton Last week, **Class 6** enjoyed a wonderful visit to the library, taking time to explore new stories, discover fresh authors and revisit old favourites. The visit was a perfect blend of reading for pleasure and spending meaningful time together. --- ### Sharing Books and Showing Kindness As children swapped books, discussed characters and recommended stories to their friends, staff saw countless moments of: - Kindness - Patience - Respect - Genuine enjoyment The visit was a beautiful reminder that reading not only expands knowledge and imagination but also **strengthens friendships and builds community**. --- ### A Joyful Celebration of Reading Class 6 left the library inspired, refreshed and excited to dive into their next book. A wonderful way to nurture a lifelong love of reading! ![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/649645566_1469506584965481_3228217970018509850_n.jpg)![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/649485786_1469506568298816_8281652833370339082_n.jpg) [ Exploring Our Planet Through Digital Geography](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-03-11-exploring-our-planet-through-digital-geography) [Exploring the World Around Us: KS1 Science Club Adventures ](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-03-17-exploring-the-world-around-us-ks1-science-club-adventures) ![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/)