Carnival Creativity in Year 1/2
Our Year 1/2 children have been getting creative by designing and making their own carnival masks, inspired by the vibrant Mardi Gras festival—and what a fantastic job they have done! The classroom was full of colour, excitement and imagination as the children brought their designs to life. They thoroughly enjoyed the activity and took great pride in their creations.
Year 6 Celebration at Portofino’s
Our Year 6 pupils had a fantastic time celebrating the end of their SATs with a well-deserved trip to Portofino’s! It was a wonderful opportunity for the children to relax, enjoy some delicious food and spend quality time together after all of their hard work. The smiles said it all—everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Creativity Shines in After School Arts & Crafts Club
Last term, our Arts and Crafts After School Club at St Joseph’s was full of creativity, imagination and wonderful designs. The children enjoyed a wide range of activities, producing some truly amazing creations to take home and share with their families. These included beautifully designed bracelets, thoughtful kindness stones, personalised keyrings, and a variety of colourful Easter crafts.
Fun Fitness Club Success at St Joseph’s
Last term, our Year 3 and Year 4 pupils had a fantastic time at Fun Fitness After School Club, held each Tuesday at St Joseph’s. The sessions were packed with energy and excitement, with children taking part in a variety of activities including circuit training, team games and even a fitness treasure hunt. These fun and engaging activities helped pupils to build their fitness, coordination and teamwork skills while having lots of fun along the way.
A Lovely Start to Our Nest Group
We were delighted to welcome grown‑ups, babies and toddlers to the very first session of our new Nest mother and baby group at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School — and what a wonderful start it was! The session was filled with smiles, laughter and lots of fun, creating a really relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Families enjoyed spending time together in a warm, friendly space, with little ones happily playing and exploring, while parents had the opportunity to chat, connect and get to know one another.
A Musical Morning at the Library
Yesterday, pupils in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 enjoyed a wonderful trip to the local library. The children were treated to a special performance of the book Spirit Dog, listening carefully as the story was brought to life. They also had great fun joining in with the accompanying songs, using a variety of musical instruments to enhance the performance.
A Very Special EYFS Visit from Pets for People!
Today, our EYFS children enjoyed a fantastic and memorable visit from Pets for People. The children were thrilled to meet and learn about a fascinating range of animals, including a friendly rabbit, a slow‑moving tortoise, a giant African land snail, and a hissing cockroach!
Easter Cap Competition at St Joseph’s
Our Year 3 and 4 pupils delighted everyone with their creativity during this year’s Easter Cap Competition. The children proudly showcased a wonderful range of imaginative and colourful designs, each one reflecting the time, effort, and thought they had put into their creations.
Outdoor Learning with Burn Valley Park Rangers
Our Year 3 and 4 pupils had an amazing afternoon learning outdoors with the Burn Valley Park Rangers, enjoying a combination of a nature walk and a play session.
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Investigating Electricity in Year 3/4!
Year 3/4 have been hard at work this week exploring conductors and insulators as part of their science learning. Pupils tested a range of materials to discover which ones allow electricity to flow — a brilliant opportunity for hands‑on investigation and problem‑solving.
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Easter Orienteering Adventure for Year 1 and 2
Our Year 1 and 2 children had a fantastic time on their trip yesterday, taking part in an exciting Easter orienteering adventure. The pupils showed brilliant teamwork, enthusiasm, and plenty of smiles as they navigated their way around the course. It was wonderful to see them working together, engaging with the challenge, and enjoying the fresh spring sunshine.
Our Caterpillar Journey Begins at St Joseph’s
Today was an extra‑special day in our EYFS classroom at St Joseph’s Hartlepool, as we welcomed some very tiny — and very exciting — new visitors… our caterpillars!