--- title: "News: Enrichment" url: "https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/tag/enrichment" school: "St Joseph’s Catholic Academy" --- **Tel:** 01642 360401 **Email:** office@stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk # News: Enrichment ![Image of St Joseph's Catholic Academy Opens Exciting New School Library](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/893802489_2146556699323530_4439188369381519674_n.png.jpeg) 9 November 2026 ### [St Joseph's Catholic Academy Opens Exciting New School Library](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-11-09-st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-opens-exciting-new-school-library) Pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Academy in Norton are celebrating the opening of a newly transformed school library, creating an inspiring space that will help nurture a lifelong love of reading. Filled with a significant investment in brand-new books, the library offers something for every reader, from adventure stories and mysteries to fantasy, sport and non-fiction titles. ![Image of Reception Pupils Enjoy Autumn Adventure at St Joseph's Catholic Academy](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/839843139_1108451051573930_5736882919672162991_n.png.jpeg) 12 October 2026 ### [Reception Pupils Enjoy Autumn Adventure at St Joseph's Catholic Academy](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-10-12-reception-pupils-enjoy-autumn-adventure-at-st-joseph-s-catholic-academy) Reception children at St Joseph's Catholic Academy in Norton embraced the beauty of the season during a special autumn walk around the school grounds. The outdoor learning experience gave pupils the opportunity to explore the changing environment while developing their observation and communication skills. ![Image of Reception Pupils Get Creative with Skeleton Biscuits at St Joseph's Catholic Academy](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/825340821_2009171466458509_8599071425138518740_n.png.jpeg) 28 September 2026 ### [Reception Pupils Get Creative with Skeleton Biscuits at St Joseph's Catholic Academy](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-09-28-reception-pupils-get-creative-with-skeleton-biscuits-at-st-joseph-s-catholic-academy) Reception pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Academy in Norton have been combining learning and creativity during their latest Friday baking session. As part of their learning linked to the story Funny Bones, the children have been exploring skeletons and learning about the different bones in the human body. ![Image of St Joseph’s Summer Fair Brings Community Together](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/748873897_1063064976150707_131946489143124985_n.png.jpeg) 20 July 2026 ### [St Joseph’s Summer Fair Brings Community Together](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-07-20-st-joseph-s-summer-fair-brings-community-together) St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton would like to extend a huge thank you to all the families, friends and members of the local community who joined us for this year’s Summer Fair. The event was a wonderful success, bringing people together to enjoy a fantastic afternoon of fun, friendship and community spirit. ![Image of Choir Performs at Stockton Waterfront Opening](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/727979753_1323571532628071_5894121946437385031_n.png.jpeg) 22 June 2026 ### [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) St Joseph’s Catholic Academy’s school choir made everyone incredibly proud with a special performance at the opening of the Stockton Waterfront. The children joined pupils from other local schools, alongside Cattle and Cane, to perform a unique song they helped to write all about Stockton. ![Image of Summer Snappy Music Concert Success](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/719828529_1544851430764329_5600304397692836426_n.jpg) 12 June 2026 ### [Summer Snappy Music Concert Success](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-06-12-summer-snappy-music-concert-success) Pupils from St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton took part in a joyful Summer Snappy Music Concert, organised by Tees Valley Music Service. The school choir joined pupils from other local schools for this special event. The children spent the morning rehearsing together, building confidence and preparing for a shared performance. ![Image of Preparing for the Future: Year 6 Transition Workshop](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/714184406_1541155527800586_630862535745753750_n.jpg) 8 June 2026 ### [Preparing for the Future: Year 6 Transition Workshop](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-06-08-preparing-for-the-future-year-6-transition-workshop) Our Year 6 pupils recently took part in a valuable transition workshop led by Alliance, helping them prepare for the exciting next step in their educational journey. During the session, pupils explored what to expect at secondary school, discussing new experiences, routines and opportunities. It was a great chance for children to ask questions and share their thoughts. ![Image of A Colourful Celebration: Whole School Colour Run](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/706054777_1528913872358085_1636875934083069699_n.jpg) 26 May 2026 ### [A Colourful Celebration: Whole School Colour Run](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-05-26-a-colourful-celebration-whole-school-colour-run) What a fantastic afternoon we had at our whole school Colour Run, organised by our wonderful PTA! ![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/imagecache/720x440c/news/683499275_1509638387618967_8066595498435169823_n.jpg) 5 May 2026 ### [A Bug‑Tastic Day to Remember in Early Years and Key Stage 1](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) 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. ![Image of Bushcraft Club: A Half‑Term of Outdoor Learning](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/659848031_1487868203129319_3422529369349833497_n.jpg) 13 April 2026 ### [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) Over the past five sessions, pupils in the Bushcraft Club at St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton have taken part in a wide range of outdoor learning activities. These experiences have helped them grow in confidence, teamwork and appreciation for the natural world. ![Image of A Special Visitor in Reception!](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/656934470_1481276923788447_8669371281001616000_n.jpg) 25 March 2026 ### [A Special Visitor in Reception!](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-03-25-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. ![St Joseph's Catholic Academy in Norton](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/649819347_1470621781520628_1477271495505311745_n.jpg) 13 March 2026 ### [Inspiring the Future with Our POW Ambassadors](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-03-13-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. ![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/)