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29 June 2026

Year 6 Enjoy Inspiring Day at YMT Youth Festival

Year 6 pupils from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Hartlepool had a fantastic time at the YMT Youth Festival at Emmaus Youth Village, taking part in a day full of faith, fun and friendship. The festival offered a packed programme of activities, including singing, dancing, games, worship and moments of reflection.

Pupils painting bright fruits inspired by the story of Handa's Surprise
11 June 2026

St Joseph’s Pupils Bring Handa’s Story to Life Through Art

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is celebrating a colourful and creative art activity, as pupils brought the story of Handa’s Surprise to life through their beautiful paintings.

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28 May 2026

Building Success: Year 5/6 Tower Challenge

Our Year 5 and Year 6 pupils took part in an exciting tower‑building team challenge, putting their creativity, engineering skills and teamwork to the test.

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26 May 2026

Glow Dodgeball Fun: Year 6 Shine at Sports Event

Our Year 6 pupils had an unforgettable afternoon taking part in a Glow in the Dark Dodgeball event at Brierton Sports Centre. The classic game of dodgeball was brought to life in a pitch‑black arena illuminated by blacklights, creating a spectacular atmosphere. Pupils wore fluorescent bibs, glowing wristbands and UV face paint, while neon foam balls lit up the action.

St Joseph's pupils wearing their excellent home made carnival masks!
14 May 2026

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 having a well-deserved meal at Portofino's after their SATs
14 May 2026

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.

Arts and Crafts After School Club at St Joseph's, full of talented designs from our pupils
8 May 2026

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.

Year 3 and Year 5 pupils enjoying their time at the Fun Fitness After School Club
8 May 2026

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.

Families gather for St Joseph's first Nest session!
23 April 2026

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.

St Joseph's, Hartlepool, pupil's enjoying the special performance of the book Spirit Dog
22 April 2026

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.

St Joseph's pupil handling a snail during their visit from Pets for People
21 April 2026

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! 

Year 3 and 4 pupils amazing hat designs for the Easter Cap Competition
2 April 2026

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.