Class 6 Welcomes Parents for Interactive Reading Lesson
Pupils in Class 6 at St Joseph's Catholic Academy in Norton enjoyed a successful reading lesson this week, with parents joining them in the classroom to support their learning. The session provided a valuable opportunity for children to develop their comprehension, discussion and communication skills while sharing their learning with family members.
Year 1 Brings History to Life During Toys and Transport Dress-Up Day
Year 1 pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Academy in Norton stepped back in time and into character during a fantastic dress-up day linked to their topic, Toys and Transport Through Time. The exciting event helped bring classroom learning to life as children explored how toys have changed over the years and discovered the materials they were made from in different periods of history.
Reception Pupils Explore Facial Features Through Creative Learning
Reception pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Academy in Norton have been enjoying a week of exciting learning as they explored the topic of facial features through a variety of creative and hands-on activities. The engaging topic has encouraged children to learn more about themselves while developing important skills across the curriculum.
A Big Science Welcome at St Joseph’s
We were thrilled to welcome Neil from Big Science into St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton for an exciting and interactive assembly. The session brought science to life, giving pupils the opportunity to explore fascinating ideas linked directly to their National Curriculum learning.
Reception Take Maths Learning Outdoors!
Reception children at St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton have been exploring an exciting new maths concept: counting things they can’t see. Earlier in the week, they practised counting actions and sounds. More recently, they turned their attention to counting periods of time.
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.
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.
Quick Thinking & Big Energy! Year 5 & 6 Smash the Post‑it Note Challenge
Our Year 5 and 6 maths group had an incredibly fun and fast‑paced session as they took on the exciting Post‑it Note Challenge - an activity designed to supercharge mental‑maths skills and boost confidence through teamwork.
Growing, Changing and Wondering: Exploring Life Cycles in Years 1 & 2
Our Year 1 and 2 pupils at St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton have been busy exploring the fascinating world of animal life cycles — and their enthusiasm for science has been incredible!
Shadows, Science and Super Teamwork in Years 3 & 4!
It’s been a brilliant week of hands‑on investigation for our Year 3 and 4 pupils at St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton, as they explored how shadows change depending on the distance between an object and a light source.