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.
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.
Bronze Medal Success for Our Y5/6 Hockey Team
Our Year 5/6 Hockey team at St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton represented the school brilliantly at their recent competition, and we could not be prouder of their performance. From the first match to the final whistle, the pupils showed what true school spirit looks like.
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.
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.