--- title: "Year 5 Pupils Inspired at Billingham STEM Festival" url: "https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2.schudio.com/news/2026-06-29-year-5-pupils-inspired-at-billingham-stem-festival" school: "St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School" --- **Tel:** 01642 560056 **Email:** office@stjosephsbillingham.bhcet.org.uk # Year 5 Pupils Inspired at Billingham STEM Festival ![Image of Year 5 Pupils Inspired at Billingham STEM Festival](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2/images/news/730833831_1396330112547672_5600673665514845099_n.jpg) 29 June 2026 **Year 5 pupils from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Billingham** recently attended a STEM Festival at St Cuthbert’s Church, celebrating 100 years since the opening of ICI. ### Celebrating Billingham’s Industrial Heritage The festival explored **Billingham’s rich industrial history** alongside the engineering and innovation shaping the future. Pupils were able to learn more about the local area while seeing how STEM plays a role in modern industries. ### Hands-On STEM Learning Children took part in a variety of **science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) activities**, all linked to opportunities in Teesside. From **interactive challenges to engaging demonstrations**, pupils approached each activity with enthusiasm and curiosity. ### Developing Skills for the Future Throughout the event, pupils demonstrated excellent **teamwork and problem-solving skills**, working together to complete tasks and think creatively. The festival offered a valuable opportunity to see **real-world applications of STEM subjects**, helping to bring classroom learning to life. **A Brilliant Experience for Year 5** The visit to the STEM Festival was an inspiring and enjoyable experience for all involved. **Well done to Year 5** for their positive attitude and for representing St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School so well. [Trips](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2.schudio.com/news/tag/trips) [Learning](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2.schudio.com/news/tag/learning) [ Year 4 Visit to Seven Stories](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2.schudio.com/news/2026-06-22-year-4-visit-to-seven-stories) [Year 5 Enjoy Fantastic Taster Day at St Michael’s Catholic Academy ](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-billingham-2.schudio.com/news/2026-07-06-year-5-enjoy-fantastic-taster-day-at-st-michael-s-catholic-academy) ![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/)