In Year 2, pupils have been learning about nutrition, with a particular focus on the importance of a balanced diet. They explored the different food groups and discussed the recommended amounts needed for a healthy daily intake. Using this knowledge, the children designed and prepared a healthy fruit salad, which they enjoyed as a nutritious snack.

Following many months of planning and preparation, our rain garden was finally ready for its grand planting session at the beginning of April. Jennie demonstrated how to plant carefully to ensure the new arrivals would get off to the best possible start at St Joseph’s. Everyone had the chance to bed in at least one plant before the area was thoroughly watered. Thanks to the favourable conditions this month, there are already signs of new growth. Don’t forget to take a look wh

Our Mini Vinnies have been shining examples of compassion and service this Lent, inspiring the whole school community to live out kindness in meaningful and practical ways. They began the season by creating a beautiful Well of Kindness, encouraging every pupil to contribute acts of generosity, friendship and positivity. Their commitment to helping others continued with a hugely successful cake sale, raising valuable funds for CAFOD. They also joined the entire school for the

Year 5 rounded off their Hoops4Health journey in spectacular style this week as they took part in the final competition at the iconic Vertu Motors Arena—home of the Newcastle Eagles. Stepping onto a professional court was an unforgettable experience, and the children rose brilliantly to the challenge. Throughout the event, they demonstrated superb teamwork, determination and sportsmanship, putting their newly learned skills into action against schools from across the region.

Year 2 took part in the Lent Walk to raise money for CAFOD, joining EYFS and Year 1 on their route. They also cheered on KS2 as they completed their walk in Hodgkin Park and Newburn. Well done to everyone involved!

It was time for action, when our robotics engineers showcased their talents at a regional competition. The pupils from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary in Benwell were competing in the Vex IQ Robotics Competition North-East Regional at Sasmi College in Sunderland, where the robot they had created was put through its paces. “The event is part of an international competition run by Vex Robotics, with a variety of age categories, and the UK North-East division is supported by Nissan

The children in Year 2 had a wonderful time celebrating World Book Day. They took part in a range of book‑themed activities and listened to lots of different stories throughout the day. Some children even came dressed as their favourite characters! Everyone enjoyed sharing their favourite books with the class, and the children also had the chance to relax and spend some quiet time reading in the classroom.

Year 2 had a fantastic time pond dipping at Scotswood Garden! Using nets, the children carefully collected plants and creatures from the pond before using identification charts to discover what they had found. They learnt a great deal about pond habitats through exciting, hands-on exploration. They also enjoyed a pond creature hunt around the garden, giving them even more opportunities to observe wildlife up close. Overall, it was a fun and educational adventure for everyone

Year Six Collective Worship 31 st March 2026 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 “

The children of Saint Joseph’s celebrated with a special whole school Celebration of the Word . 19 th March is a very special and happy celebration of our school. We are thinking about our patron saint, St Joseph. Saint Joseph, the husband of Mary, is such an important saint that we think about him throughout the year. We remember that he was a carpenter who earned his money through the work of his hands. As Jesus grew up, he worked alongside Saint Joseph and learned to use

This week, the whole school came together to take part in the Stations of the Cross. Each class joined in prayer and reflection as we journeyed through the final moments of Jesus’ life. The children showed great reverence and maturity, taking time to think about Jesus’ love, His sacrifice, and what it means for us today. It was a thoughtful and meaningful experience for our entire school community as we continue our Lenten journey together.

Year 1 had a fantastic time exploring Scotswood Nature Garden, where they took part in exciting pond-dipping activities linked to our science curriculum. The children carefully used nets and trays to collect small pond creatures before sorting and identifying them using classification charts. They were amazed to discover tiny animals living in the habitat! This hands-on experience helped to deepen their understanding of living things and the importance of caring for our natur

This week in Nursery, we have been busy learning all about Easter ! 🌈🐰 Our focus story was We’re Going on an Egg Hunt , which the children absolutely loved. 📖🥚 🌟 Here’s what we got up to: · 🧮 Maths Fun: We used our number skills to give the bunnies the correct amount of eggs . · 🎨 Creative Time: The children designed their very own Easter eggs —so colourful and imaginative! · 🌷 Spring Explorers: We enjoyed searching for signs of spring outd

Year 2 had a fantastic time investigating mini-beasts at Gibside. They explored a range of different habitats, carrying out fieldwork in the meadows and discovering creatures in the forest. After all their hard work, the children enjoyed some well-earned fun in the forest playground!

Our new computing topic of 3D modelling complements our maths shape unit. We looked at 3D shapes from different perspectives then resized them before combining shapes to create a model.

As part of STEM Week, our Year 2 children had great fun learning about different careers—such as doctors and engineers—to help inspire their scientific thinking. They also enjoyed taking part in a range of exciting investigations throughout the week. Slime Investigation They mixed cornflour, water and food colouring to make some amazing slime.This slime is special because it doesn’t behave like normal liquids. When you poke it, squeeze it or press it, it suddenly becomes ha

Year 5 had an exciting Science Week all about curiosity and exploring how the world works. We carried out a series of amazing investigations that helped us think like real scientists. We began with Dancing Fruit , where we explored chemical reactions. Tiny carbon dioxide bubbles acted like little life jackets, sticking to the raisins and lifting them up through the water. Even though raisins have smooth skin, they still floated brilliantly! Next, we tried Mutating Milk . We

In their Geography lesson, Year 2 children named, located, and identified the key characteristics of the four countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom and its surrounding seas, our Year 2 children took part in a collaborative research activity. Working in small teams, the children explored facts about each of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom. They gathered information, created colourful and informative posters, and then proudly presented their work

In Year 2, the children have been learning about Living Things and Their Habitats . They explored the school grounds to investigate real-life habitats, carrying out observations and collecting data about the different plants and animals they found living there.

This week in Nursery, we continued exploring our topic of traditional tales , with a special focus on The Three Little Pigs . The children have absolutely loved this story — retelling it with their friends and getting into character. Our wolf faces were very convincing and a little bit scary! 🐺😄 Using our Understanding of the World knowledge and fantastic teamwork skills , we tested different materials and worked together to build a house using the strongest one. 💪🏠 Th