--- title: "Middlesbrough FC Foundation – Inspiring Positive Choices at St. Joseph’s Billingham" url: "https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2.schudio.com/news/2025-10-03-middlesbrough-fc-foundation-inspiring-positive-choices-at-st-joseph-s-billingham" school: "St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School" --- **Tel:** 01642 560056 **Email:** office@stjosephsbillingham.bhcet.org.uk # Middlesbrough FC Foundation – Inspiring Positive Choices at St. Joseph’s Billingham ![Image of Middlesbrough FC Foundation – Inspiring Positive Choices at St. Joseph’s Billingham](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2/images/news/IMG_8972.JPG) 3 October 2025 This term, pupils at **St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Billingham** had the incredible opportunity to take part in an engaging programme delivered by the **Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation**. The initiative focused on how the values of football can inspire **positive behaviour, healthy lifestyles, and essential life skills**. Over the course of **five interactive workshops**, children explored key topics including: - **Resilience and teamwork** - **Health, fitness, and nutrition** - **Anti-discrimination and inclusion** - **Mental health and wellbeing** - **Online safety and environmental sustainability** Through fun, sport-based activities, pupils learned how these principles apply both **on the pitch and in everyday life**, helping them grow into **confident, respectful, and responsible individuals**. A special highlight of the programme was when our **Sports Leaders** were invited to attend a match at the **Riverside Stadium**—a fantastic experience that celebrated their leadership and commitment. This memorable day reinforced the importance of teamwork and perseverance, values at the heart of both football and our school community. We are proud of the enthusiasm and maturity shown by all pupils and look forward to continuing this inspiring partnership with the **Middlesbrough FC Foundation**. ![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2.schudio.com/images/IMG_8637.JPG) [ Bridge-Building Challenge with Sir Robert McAlpine – Inspiring Future Engineers at St. Joseph’s Billingham](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2.schudio.com/news/2025-09-29-bridge-building-challenge-with-sir-robert-mcalpine-inspiring-future-engineers-at-st-josep) [Year 1 Forest School Adventure: Pizza Making in Nature! ](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2.schudio.com/news/2025-11-19-year-1-forest-school-adventure-pizza-making-in-nature) ![St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School Low Grange Avenue Billingham TS23 3NN 01642 560056 - [Office 365](https://outlook.office365.com/carmel.org.uk) - [Remote Access](https://remote.carmel.org.uk/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/St-Josephs-Billingham-103735271280859/) - [Liturgy](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) - [Teams FAQs](https://bhcet.org.uk/information/teams-faqs/) - [Newsletters](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2.schudio.com/news-events/newsletters) - [Accelerated Reader](https://global-zone61.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/6709571) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/St-Josephs-Billingham-103735271280859/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stjosephs_billingham/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)