--- title: "Year 1 Enjoy a Busy and Bright Start to the Term at St Joseph’s" url: "https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2.schudio.com/news/2026-01-12-year-1-enjoy-a-busy-and-bright-start-to-the-term-at-st-joseph-s" school: "St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School" --- **Tel:** 01642 560056 **Email:** office@stjosephsbillingham.bhcet.org.uk # Year 1 Enjoy a Busy and Bright Start to the Term at St Joseph’s ![Image of Year 1 Enjoy a Busy and Bright Start to the Term at St Joseph’s](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2/images/news/612344528_1258172016363483_5377061823420902963_n.jpg) 12 January 2026 Year 1 pupils at **St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Billingham** have had a wonderfully busy and exciting start to the new term, filled with curiosity, creativity, and outdoor learning. **Exploring the Seasons in Year 1** As part of their learning in science, the children have been deepening their understanding of the **four seasons**, with a particular focus on **winter**. With the season well and truly upon us, it was the perfect opportunity to explore how the weather changes and how winter can be spotted all around us. **Winter Walk Brings Learning to Life** The children enjoyed a refreshing **winter walk**, where they carefully observed and discussed the **signs of winter** in their local environment. From chilly temperatures and bare trees to frosty ground and shorter days, the walk brought classroom learning to life and encouraged pupils to ask thoughtful questions about the world around them. **Creative Winter Artwork** Back in the classroom, the children used their observations as inspiration to create some **beautiful winter‑themed artwork**. Their snowy scenes were full of imagination and detail, showcasing not only their creativity but also their growing understanding of seasonal changes. **Curiosity, Enthusiasm and a Love of Learning** Throughout the week, Year 1 showed fantastic **curiosity and enthusiasm** for their learning. Activities like outdoor exploration and creative expression help to build confidence, develop key skills, and foster a lifelong love of learning. We are incredibly proud of how well Year 1 have settled into the term and look forward to sharing more of their learning journey here at **St Joseph’s Billingham**. ![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2.schudio.com/images/611986136_1258172066363478_5491569194251420694_n.jpg)![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2.schudio.com/images/611597023_1258172059696812_2880697272557149060_n.jpg) [Learning](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2.schudio.com/news/tag/learning) [ St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Welcomes Pupils into New Eco-School](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2.schudio.com/news/2026-01-08-st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-welcomes-pupils-into-new-eco-school) [Reception and Year 3 Begin Their Forest School Journey ](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2.schudio.com/news/2026-01-19-reception-and-year-3-begin-their-forest-school-journey) ![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/)