--- title: "Literacy Comes to Life at Wynyard Woodland Park" url: "https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-06-24-literacy-comes-to-life-at-wynyard-woodland-park" school: "St Joseph’s Catholic Academy" --- **Tel:** 01642 360401 **Email:** office@stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk # Literacy Comes to Life at Wynyard Woodland Park ![Image of Literacy Comes to Life at Wynyard Woodland Park](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/images/news/730732259_2911268855889636_3188072636138606923_n.png.jpeg) 24 June 2026 **Class 3 from St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton** enjoyed a fun and engaging visit to **Wynyard Woodland Park**, taking part in a literacy trail inspired by *The Smeds and the Smoos*. ### Learning Through Outdoor Adventure The literacy trail gave pupils the chance to explore the story in a creative way, combining **reading, movement and outdoor learning**. As they made their way around the park, children completed a range of themed activities linked to the book. ### Developing Skills Through Play The activities encouraged pupils to build a variety of skills, from **communication and teamwork to imagination and problem-solving**. Learning outside the classroom helped bring the story to life in an exciting and memorable way. ### A Fantastic Morning for Class 3 Pupils fully embraced the experience, showing enthusiasm and creativity throughout the visit. It was **a fantastic morning enjoyed by all**, highlighting the value of combining literacy with active, real-world experiences. ![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/728969997_1595384992006252_8227268803247169381_n.png.jpeg) [Trips](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/tag/trips) [ Choir Performs at Stockton Waterfront Opening](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-06-22-choir-performs-at-stockton-waterfront-opening) [Determination and Teamwork at Girls’ Football Festival ](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-06-26-determination-and-teamwork-at-girls-football-festival) ![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/)