--- title: "Pupils Shine at Cross-Country Event" url: "https://stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-09-24-pupils-shine-at-cross-country-event" school: "St Joseph’s Catholic Academy" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in Stockton and Billingham [Click Here](https://stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** 01642 360401 **Email:** office@stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk # Pupils Shine at Cross-Country Event ![Image of Pupils Shine at Cross-Country Event](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/images/news/823757695_1788646992560563_1782501643752751474_n.png.jpeg) 24 September 2026 Pupils from Years 3 to 6 at St Joseph's Catholic Academy in Norton demonstrated determination, resilience and outstanding team spirit during a recent cross-country event at Norton Sports Complex. Despite experiencing a mixture of rain and sunshine throughout the day, the children embraced the challenge and represented their school with pride. ### Determination in All Conditions The changing weather did little to dampen the enthusiasm of the young runners, who approached the event with energy, commitment and a positive attitude. Pupils gave their best effort throughout their races, showcasing perseverance and encouraging one another every step of the way. ### Team Spirit on Display Staff were particularly proud of the support the children showed for their teammates, cheering each other on and celebrating one another's achievements. Their encouragement and camaraderie helped create a positive atmosphere and highlighted the strong sense of community within the school. ### Living Out Catholic Social Teaching The event was a wonderful example of the Catholic Social Teaching principle of **Solidarity**, with pupils working together, supporting one another and demonstrating the importance of community. By showing determination alongside kindness and encouragement, the children embodied the values that St Joseph's Catholic Academy seeks to promote every day. ### Proud of Every Participant Everyone at St Joseph's Catholic Academy is incredibly proud of all the pupils who took part in the event. Their resilience, sportsmanship and teamwork made the day a great success and reflected the very best of the school community. [Sport](https://stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/sport) [ St Joseph's Catholic Academy Shows Support for International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day](https://stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-09-22-st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-shows-support-for-international-myotonic-dystrophy-awareness) [St Joseph's Catholic Academy Raises £356 for Macmillan Cancer Support ](https://stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-09-28-st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-raises-356-for-macmillan-cancer-support) ![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://stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk/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://stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)