--- title: "A Bug‑Tastic Day to Remember in Early Years and Key Stage 1" url: "https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-05-05-a-bug-tastic-day-to-remember-in-early-years-and-key-stage-1" school: "St Joseph’s Catholic Academy" --- **Tel:** 01642 360401 **Email:** office@stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk # A Bug‑Tastic Day to Remember in Early Years and Key Stage 1 ![Image of A Bug‑Tastic Day to Remember in Early Years and Key Stage 1](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/images/news/683499275_1509638387618967_8066595498435169823_n.jpg) 5 May 2026 Our **Early Years and Key Stage 1 pupils** at **St Joseph’s Catholic Academy** had an unforgettable hands‑on learning experience as we welcomed **Bugs N Stuff** into school for a series of exciting and educational workshops. ### Meeting Some Incredible “Mega” Creatures The children were thrilled to come face to face with an amazing range of **insect, arachnid and reptile creatures**. From stick insects and beetles to lizards and snakes, pupils learned fascinating facts about each animal and discovered how they live, move and survive in different environments. ### Learning Through Courage and Curiosity Many pupils showed great bravery as they had the opportunity to **carefully handle some of the gentler animals**, developing confidence, curiosity and respect for living things. The experience encouraged thoughtful questions, excitement and a real sense of wonder. ### A Truly Memorable Experience Highlights of the day included encountering a **tarantula, snake, scorpion, stick insect, lizard and beetles** — bringing learning vividly to life and creating memories that will last a long time. This visit was a fantastic way to enrich our science and understanding of the natural world, while inspiring awe and enthusiasm in our youngest learners. **A huge thank you to Bugs N Stuff for a truly memorable and engaging day!** **![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/682467557_1509638497618956_3339561155949621659_n.jpg)** [Enrichment](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/tag/enrichment) [ Bushcraft Club: A Half‑Term of Outdoor Learning](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-04-13-bushcraft-club-a-half-term-of-outdoor-learning) [Phonics Progress: Miss Davis’ Superstars Shine ](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-05-11-phonics-progress-miss-davis-superstars-shine) ![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/)