We Are Illustrators! St Joseph’s Newton Aycliffe Welcomes Liz Million for an Inspiring Art Masterclass
At St Joseph’s Catholic School in Newton Aycliffe, creativity came to life as we welcomed popular local children’s illustrator and author Liz Million for a fun, engaging illustration masterclass. The children were thrilled to learn from a professional illustrator and experience the magic behind creating characters for real storybooks.
Celebrating National Storytelling Week at St Joseph’s, Newton Aycliffe
At St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Newton Aycliffe, we are passionate about nurturing a lifelong love of reading, imagination and creativity. This week, our school community has come together to celebrate National Storytelling Week, a nationwide event that highlights the power of stories to inspire, connect and educate children.
Community & Reading Café at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School was delighted to host another lovely session of our Community and Reading Café. It was wonderful to welcome families and members of our wider school community into school to enjoy a warm drink, a good book, and plenty of friendly conversation. The café continues to be a fantastic opportunity for parents, carers and children to come together in a relaxed and welcoming environment. We are so grateful to everyone who joined us — your presence helps make these sessions such a positive and supportive part of school life.
Celebrating World Religions Day & Martin Luther King Day at St Joseph’s
This week at St Joseph’s, our school community came together for a thoughtful and inspiring celebration of World Religions Day and Martin Luther King Day. Our School Council led both assemblies with confidence and care, helping pupils to explore the importance of understanding, respecting, and valuing the many different beliefs and cultures that make up our world. They also shared learning about the life and legacy of Dr Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on his powerful messages of equality, peace, and compassion.
St Joseph’s Newton Aycliffe Celebrate 100 Years of Winnie‑the‑Pooh with a Magical Visit from Seven Stories
At St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe, we love bringing stories to life — and this term, our children enjoyed a truly memorable experience as part of our celebration of Winnie‑the‑Pooh Day, marking the 100th anniversary of this much‑loved children’s classic. To enrich the children’s learning, we were delighted to welcome Seven Stories – The National Centre for Children’s Books into school. Their interactive storytelling sessions inspired imagination, creativity, and a love of literature, helping children explore the world of A.A. Milne’s Winnie‑the‑Pooh in a fun and meaningful way.
Year 6 Launches an Exciting 10-Week Business Project at St. Joseph’s Newton Aycliffe!
At St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe, we believe in preparing our pupils for life beyond the classroom. This week, our Year 6 students embarked on an incredible 10-week business project designed to spark creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurial thinking.
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Celebrating Team Up 1, 2 & 3 – Delivered by Go Well!
At St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe, we are committed to helping our pupils grow not only academically but also socially and emotionally. That’s why we’re thrilled to share the success of Team Up 1, 2 & 3, delivered by the fantastic team at Go Well!
Nursery Adventure at The Hubbloo, Darlington!
The nursery children from St Joseph’s, Newton Aycliffe had a fantastic visit to The Hubbloo in Darlington. They were captivated by the giant paper rolls and asked lots of curious questions about how they’re made. The trip provided a fun, hands-on learning experience, and staff were proud of the children’s enthusiasm and engagement throughout the visit.
Top Performing Primary School in Newton Aycliffe
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Newton Aycliffe is proud to be the top performing primary school in the area for pupil SATs achievement in Writing, Reading, and Maths.
St. Joseph’s Trip to the Panto!
Our pupils had a fantastic time at Darlington Hippodrome watching Goldilocks and the Three Bears! The show was full of fun, laughter, and colourful circus-themed sets that kept everyone entertained from start to finish.
St. Joseph’s Christmas Fair – A Day of Festive Fun!
Last week, St. Joseph’s Newton Aycliffe was filled with festive cheer as we hosted our annual Christmas Fair – and what a wonderful day it was!
St. Joseph's Celebrates UK Parliament Week with Visit from Local MP Alan Strickland
St. Joseph's proudly marked UK Parliament Week with an inspiring visit from local Member of Parliament, Alan Strickland. The event aimed to deepen pupils’ understanding of democracy and the role of Parliament in shaping the nation.