--- title: "Class 5 Explore “Cloud Tea Monkeys” With Tea Tasting!" url: "https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-03-27-class-5-explore-cloud-tea-monkeys-with-tea-tasting" school: "St Joseph’s Catholic Academy" --- **Tel:** 01642 360401 **Email:** office@stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk # Class 5 Explore “Cloud Tea Monkeys” With Tea Tasting! 27 March 2026 ### A Sensory Start to a New Story Class 5 at **St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton** have had a brilliant start to their new English text, *Cloud Tea Monkeys*. Before opening the book, the children stepped into the shoes of real tea tasters! ### Exploring Aromas and Flavours Pupils explored a selection of different teas, taking time to smell each one carefully and describe the aromas. They used their senses to predict the flavours and shared some fantastic vocabulary and ideas. The classroom was filled with curiosity and thoughtful discussion. ### A Hands‑On Hook Into the Story This practical activity was the perfect way to spark interest in the new text and deepen understanding of the world within the story. Well done, Class 5 - what an imaginative and exciting start to your learning journey! ![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/656068367_1482243580358448_8981804188705506869_n.jpg)![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/657164008_1482243590358447_3845730895212610605_n.jpg)![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/656665571_1482243593691780_8798445573827708157_n.jpg) [ A Special Visitor in Reception!](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-03-25-a-special-visitor-in-reception) [Reception Take Maths Learning Outdoors! ](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-03-30-reception-take-maths-learning-outdoors) ![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/)