Class 10 Spread Kindness Through Social Action
Class 10 at St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton have been working on an inspiring social action project during their PE sessions. Their task: to create and deliver a special “fixture” designed to bring kindness into the local community.
Class 5 Explore “Cloud Tea Monkeys” With Tea Tasting!
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!
A Special Visitor in Reception!
Reception children at St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton had a very exciting morning as they welcomed a special guest - Richard Drake from Drake: The Bookshop. Richard has been working closely with the school to help inspire a lifelong love of reading, and his visit brought huge excitement to the classroom.
Class 2 Shine at Their First Early Years Sports Festival
Class 2 from St Joseph’s Catholic Academy enjoyed their very first sports trip, and what an incredible experience it was! The children took part in a brilliant range of activities designed to build confidence, teamwork and physical skills.
A Joyful Celebration of Faith and Community on St Joseph’s Day
St Joseph’s Catholic Academy enjoyed a truly wonderful celebration of the solemnity of St Joseph, bringing together pupils, staff, families and parishioners in a day filled with faith, community spirit and acts of kindness. The whole school gathered for Mass, marking this special feast day with prayer and reflection. Following this, our Chaplains welcomed parents and parishioners to Thornton Hall for tea and coffee, creating a warm and welcoming space for fellowship.
A Heartfelt Thank You for Supporting Our CAFOD Cake Sale
St Joseph’s Catholic Academy extends a huge thank you to everyone who baked, donated or purchased treats at our CAFOD cake sale. Thanks to your generosity, we raised an amazing £284 to support CAFOD’s vital global work.
Exploring the World Around Us: KS1 Science Club Adventures
In KS1 Science Club, our young scientists kicked off the week with a colourful experiment — growing their very own rainbow! The children were fascinated as they watched colours slowly spread, blend and travel, discovering how liquids move and interact. It was a brilliant hands‑on way to bring science to life.
A Lovely Library Visit Filled With Stories and Friendship
Last week, Class 6 enjoyed a wonderful visit to the library, taking time to explore new stories, discover fresh authors and revisit old favourites. The visit was a perfect blend of reading for pleasure and spending meaningful time together.
Inspiring the Future with Our POW Ambassadors
Our POW (Power of Women) Ambassadors are thriving in their new roles, and their latest development experience took them to the Cummins Engineering Plant in Darlington - an inspiring introduction to the world of work and modern industry.
Exploring Our Planet Through Digital Geography
This week, Class 5 at St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton explored the wonders of our world using Chromebooks and Lumio. The session was filled with curiosity and discovery as pupils dived into different ecosystems and biomes, learning how plants, animals and climates interact to create unique habitats across the globe.
Stepping Out in Faith for The Big Lent Walk
At St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton, pupils have begun a meaningful journey of faith and compassion as they take part in The Big Lent Walk in support of CAFOD. On Friday 20th February, the whole school community stepped forward to launch this special initiative, which will continue every Friday throughout Lent.
Active Adventures at the Early Years Sports Festival!
Class 1 from St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton had an unforgettable time at the Early Years Sports Festival hosted at Durham University. The children threw themselves into every activity with energy, enthusiasm and huge smiles!