Celebrating the Magic of National Storytelling Week
National Storytelling Week brought so much joy, imagination, and excitement to St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Billingham. Throughout the week, our classrooms, corridors, and shared spaces were filled with the magic of stories - told, shared, and celebrated by our whole school community. This special week gave our pupils the opportunity to explore new books, revisit old favourites, and develop their love of reading in creative and meaningful ways.
Honouring History Through Art: Our Pupils Create a Holocaust Memorial Stone
Art has the power to help us reflect, honour, and remember—and the young artists at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Billingham have demonstrated that beautifully over the past few weeks. Our dedicated Art Club has been working closely with the art teachers at St Michael’s Catholic Academy, creating a thoughtful and symbolic memorial stone to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
A Day of Pure Joy: UV Dodgeball Lights Up Our School!
There are school days… and then there are unforgettable school days - and this one was definitely the latter! Pupils and staff at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Billingham enjoyed an incredible experience thanks to the amazing team at Let’s Glow UV Musical Dodgeball. From the moment the lights went down and the neon colours lit up the hall, the whole school was buzzing with excitement. It was fast, fun, and full of energy - exactly the kind of day that gets everyone talking.
Football Alert: A Fantastic Day of Team Spirit and Talent!
What an exciting day for our school community! Our incredible children took to the pitch at Stockton Town FC for a football tournament that showcased not only their sporting ability but their outstanding character too. From the moment they arrived, our players looked the part - confident, focused, and ready to give it their all. And they didn’t disappoint! Every match was a display of determination, resilience, teamwork and true sporting spirit.
Navigators in the Making: Year 5 Take on a Two‑Day Challenge
Year 5 at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Billingham have spent the past two days building confidence, teamwork, and real‑world skills through their experience with the West View Project. Not only did they rise to the challenge — they impressed everyone by successfully completing Star 1 and Star 2 of the National Navigation Qualification.
Anchors Away! Year 1 Set Sail on a Pirate Adventure
Year 1 at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Billingham enjoyed an unforgettable morning as they took part in the exciting Stockton Sports Partnership Pirate Festival. With beaming smiles and boundless energy, the children threw themselves into each activity — and truly embraced life as little pirates!
Reception and Year 3 Begin Their Forest School Journey
At St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Billingham, our Reception and Year 3 children enjoyed a wonderful start to their Forest School adventures. The outdoor environment was the perfect setting for teamwork, creativity, and new learning experiences.
Year 4 Earn Their First Navigation Award
Our Year 4 pupils at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Billingham had a brilliant day completing Star 1 of the National Navigation Qualification with the support of the fantastic team at the West View Project.
Year 1 Enjoy a Busy and Bright Start to the Term at St Joseph’s
Year 1 pupils at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Billingham have had a wonderfully busy and exciting start to the new term, filled with curiosity, creativity, and outdoor learning. As part of their learning in science, the children have been deepening their understanding of the four seasons, with a particular focus on winter. With the season well and truly upon us, it was the perfect opportunity to explore how the weather changes and how winter can be spotted all around us.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Welcomes Pupils into New Eco-School
Pupils and staff at St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Billingham began an exciting new chapter on Monday 5th January, as they moved into their brand new school building. After a long wait, the children were thrilled to arrive in their new learning environment, with excitement filling the school as pupils explored their new classrooms and facilities. The move marks an important milestone for the whole school community.
Panto Fun at Billingham Forum!
What an amazing day our pupils from St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Billingham had at the Billingham Forum Pantomime! From the moment the show began, the children were completely captivated. There was laughter, singing, dancing, and plenty of silly moments that had us all joining in - exactly what a classic pantomime is all about!
A Fond Farewell to Our School Building – Celebrating Memories at St. Joseph’s Billingham
As St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Billingham prepares for an exciting new chapter, we recently said a heartfelt goodbye to our beloved school building. Before the big move, we opened our doors to former pupils, staff, and parents, giving them the chance to take one last walk through the corridors filled with decades of memories.