--- title: "Pupils Inspired at YMT Youth Festival" url: "https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-06-29-pupils-inspired-at-ymt-youth-festival" school: "St Joseph’s Catholic Academy" --- **Tel:** 01642 360401 **Email:** office@stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk # Pupils Inspired at YMT Youth Festival ![Image of Pupils Inspired at YMT Youth Festival](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/images/news/729991420_1559471299302342_4609185388262937505_n.jpg) 29 June 2026 **Pupils from St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton** enjoyed an unforgettable visit to the **YMT Youth Festival at Emmaus Youth Village**, taking part in a day filled with faith, friendship and fun. ### A Day Full of Energy and Joy Throughout the festival, pupils joined others from across the region for a wide range of activities, including **singing, dancing, games and reflective sessions**. The atmosphere was vibrant and uplifting, giving children the opportunity to express themselves and grow in confidence. ### Building Faith and Friendships The event provided a meaningful space for pupils to reflect on their faith while also **building new friendships**. It was wonderful to see everyone embracing the experience and supporting one another throughout the day. ### Representing the School with Pride Pupils represented St Joseph’s Catholic Academy beautifully, demonstrating **enthusiasm, respect and excellent teamwork** at all times. A huge thank you goes to the **YMT organisers** for delivering such an inspiring event, and to staff for supporting pupils during a fantastic day. ![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/733471745_1559471659302306_962482993077243018_n.jpg)![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/730001789_1559471312635674_4961981818632690185_n.jpg)![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/729920121_1559471302635675_1886345497314146332_n.jpg) [Catholic Life](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/tag/catholic-life) [ 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) [Year 5 Enjoy Exciting Taster Day at St Michael’s Catholic Academy ](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-07-02-year-5-enjoy-exciting-taster-day-at-st-michael-s-catholic-academy) ![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/)