St Joseph’s is Proud to Be Working Towards Its City of Sanctuary Supporting Organisation Award
At St Joseph’s Catholic School in Newton Aycliffe, we believe every person deserves safety, dignity and a true sense of belonging. That’s why we are proud to announce that we are actively working towards becoming a City of Sanctuary Supporting Organisation. This journey reflects our commitment to building a more welcoming, inclusive and compassionate school community—one where all families, including those seeking sanctuary, feel seen, supported and valued.
Together We Fly: St Joseph’s Pupils Celebrate Global Friendship Through Origami
This week, pupils at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Newton Aycliffe took part in the Together We Fly! World Friendship Origami Project, an inspiring initiative that forms part of Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages 2026.
British Science Week at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School!
British Science Week at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School ended with a celebration of curiosity and creativity. The Eco Warriors opened the week with an inspiring assembly, encouraging pupils to think like scientists. Children took part in an engineering challenge, designing inventions to make life better. South West Durham Training visited to teach KS2 about engineering careers, while KS1 enjoyed a robot-themed story and even met the robot. A brilliant, inspiring week for all.
Careers Week at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Inspires Pupils Across All Year Groups
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Newton Aycliffe has enjoyed an exciting and inspiring Careers Week, with pupils from Reception to Year 6 taking part in a wide range of hands‑on experiences designed to broaden aspirations and introduce children to real‑world career pathways. Across the week, students met professionals from multiple sectors—including public services, technology, sport, and community support—helping them understand the many opportunities available for their futures.
World Book Day at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School – A Celebration of Stories, Imagination and Reading Magic
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Newton Aycliffe enjoyed a fantastic World Book Day celebration yesterday, filled with creativity, colourful costumes, and a shared love of reading. Our two‑year‑olds and nursery children had an especially wonderful day embracing the joy of stories in fun and imaginative ways. Throughout the day, children arrived dressed as their favourite book characters—from timeless classics to modern favourites. The effort, imagination and creativity that went into the costumes were truly impressive, bringing beloved stories to life across our EYFS classrooms.
St Joseph’s Celebrates International Mother Language Day!
Children across St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School have been taking part in International Mother Language Day, a special global celebration that takes place every year on 21st February. The day encourages people all around the world to appreciate the many languages spoken in our communities and to recognise how important it is to protect and celebrate them.
Trust Attendance Competition at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
At St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe, we always strive to encourage our children to understand the importance of excellent school attendance. This term, our Key Stage 2 pupils had a wonderful opportunity to showcase their creativity as they took part in an Our Trust–wide attendance competition, organised by the Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust.
Random Acts of Kindness Day at St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
At St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Newton Aycliffe, kindness is at the heart of everything we do — and today, our school community came together to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day in a very special way.
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.