--- title: "Reception and Year 3 Begin Their Forest School Journey" url: "https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2.schudio.com/news/2026-01-19-reception-and-year-3-begin-their-forest-school-journey" school: "St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School" --- **Tel:** 01642 560056 **Email:** office@stjosephsbillingham.bhcet.org.uk # Reception and Year 3 Begin Their Forest School Journey 19 January 2026 At **St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Billingham**, our Reception and Year 3 children enjoyed a wonderful start to their **Forest School adventures**. The outdoor environment was the perfect setting for teamwork, creativity, and new learning experiences. ### **Hands‑On Learning and Friendship Building** Working with a partner, the children created beautiful **friendship bracelets**, strengthening bonds and celebrating cooperation. They also had the exciting opportunity to learn how to **create a spark using a flint** - a skill that encouraged resilience, focus, and safe risk‑taking. ### **Teamwork at Its Best** Throughout the activities, the children supported, encouraged, and motivated one another. Their enthusiasm and positive attitudes made the day a memorable success. We are incredibly proud of our Reception and Year 3 pupils for embracing their Forest School journey with such confidence and joy. **Well done everyone - you were amazing!** ![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2.schudio.com/images/615476126_1261786066002078_3862056170729805831_n.jpg)![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2.schudio.com/images/615436468_1261786122668739_7527149950438165047_n.jpg) [Forest School](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2.schudio.com/news/tag/forest-school) [ Year 1 Enjoy a Busy and Bright Start to the Term at St Joseph’s](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) [Anchors Away! Year 1 Set Sail on a Pirate Adventure ](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2.schudio.com/news/2026-01-21-anchors-away-year-1-set-sail-on-a-pirate-adventure) ![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/)