Transport Adventures Bring Learning to Life in EYFS
Children in Reception at St Bega’s Catholic Primary School in Hartlepool recently enjoyed an exciting transport-themed learning experience, using their creativity and problem-solving skills to design and make different modes of transport. The hands-on activity encouraged children to think carefully about how vehicles are built while developing their imagination, teamwork and design skills.
St Bega's Pupils Enjoy a Fun-Filled Drumba Session
On Friday 3rd July 2026, two important visitors came in and held sessions with multiple classes, sharing their drumming skills. All the classes learned different and unique drumming patterns on the drum pad. This is called 'Drumba'.
Year 1 Pupils Step Back in Time at Preston Park
Year 1 pupils from St Bega’s Catholic Primary School enjoyed an exciting educational visit to Preston Park, where they explored life in the past through hands-on experiences and historical discoveries. During the trip, the children took part in the Toys in the Past workshop, learning about the different toys children would have played with in previous generations. The session gave pupils the opportunity to compare toys from the past and present, helping to bring their classroom learning to life.
Early Years Sports Day Brings Smiles and Confidence
St Bega’s Catholic Primary School in Hartlepool enjoyed a joyful and memorable Early Years Sports Day, filled with fun, laughter and active learning. The children took part in a range of creative races inspired by favourite children’s rhymes and songs, adding an extra layer of excitement and imagination to the day.
Year 6 Explore Future Pathways at Careers Day
St Bega’s Primary School is celebrating a successful and inspiring Year 6 Careers Day, where pupils had the opportunity to explore a wide range of future pathways and ambitions. The event gave children valuable insight into different professions, as they met visiting speakers who shared their personal journeys and experiences. From the creative industries to public services and beyond, pupils were introduced to a variety of exciting possibilities for the future.
Year 3 Pupils Inspired During Exciting Careers Day
Year 3 pupils recently enjoyed a fantastic Careers Day, filled with inspiration, curiosity, and exciting discoveries about the world of work. Throughout the day, the children met a range of inspiring visitors, each sharing their experiences of different jobs and career journeys. The sessions gave pupils a valuable introduction to the many opportunities available to them in the future.
Year 1 Explore Van Gogh Through Landscape Art
Year 1 pupils at St Bega’s have been developing their creativity this week by creating their own Vincent Van Gogh-inspired landscape paintings. As part of their art learning, the children explored the work of the famous artist, gaining an understanding of his distinctive style and approach to painting.
Year 6 Pupils Praised for Confidence and Respect
Year 6 pupils at St Bega’s have been recognised for their outstanding behaviour and knowledge from a school visiting the Headland, praising a group of pupils for the way they represented St Bega’s.
After School Netball Fun at St Bega’s
Our After School Netball Club is in full swing, and it’s fantastic to see how much the children are enjoying it! From developing new skills to working together as a team, everyone is growing in confidence with each session. Most importantly, there are plenty of smiles as the children have lots of fun along the way.
Year 1 Explore Materials in Science
This week in Science, our Year 1 children have been busy comparing different objects, materials and their properties! The children worked thoughtfully to group materials, considering their properties and deciding how best to sort them. They used a range of scientific vocabulary to describe what they observed and gave clear reasons for their choices.
Caring for Our Common Home: Mini Vinnies Visit Recycling Centre
Our Mini Vinnies had a fantastic and informative visit to the J&B Recycling Centre, where they learned all about the journey of recycling and its importance in caring for our world.
Coding with Micro:Bits in Year 4/5
Last week, our Year 4/5 class enjoyed an exciting visit from Mr Bailey, who introduced the children to coding using Micro:Bits alongside our Purple Mash programme. The session was highly interactive, allowing pupils to get hands-on with programming and see their code come to life. The children showed great enthusiasm and curiosity as they explored how to create and test their own projects.