--- title: "Bringing Stories to Life: Creative Learning in Class 3" url: "https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-05-18-bringing-stories-to-life-creative-learning-in-class-3" school: "St Joseph’s Catholic Academy" --- **Tel:** 01642 360401 **Email:** office@stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk # Bringing Stories to Life: Creative Learning in Class 3 ![Image of Bringing Stories to Life: Creative Learning in Class 3](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/images/news/700285719_1524002956182510_2572499654168821877_n.jpg) 18 May 2026 Our **Class 3 pupils** have been exploring the story *Julian is a Mermaid*, a beautiful text that celebrates individuality, imagination and following your dreams. ### Inspired by Storytelling The story introduced pupils to themes of **carnival, creativity and mythical imagination**, inspiring some fantastic discussions and ideas. ### Creativity in Action The children enjoyed a wonderful afternoon designing their own **colourful carnival headbands**, showcasing brilliant **creativity, imagination and teamwork**. Each design reflected the pupils’ unique ideas and interpretations of the story. ### Learning Through Imagination Activities like this help bring stories to life, encouraging children to express themselves and engage deeply with literature. **Well done, Class 3 — your creativity is amazing!** [ Year 6 Celebrate SATs Success in Style](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-05-15-year-6-celebrate-sats-success-in-style) [Stepping Back in Time: Year 5 and 6 Visit Beamish ](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-05-20-stepping-back-in-time-year-5-and-6-visit-beamish) ![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/)