St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Begins New Chapter in Brand New Eco-School

Pupils and staff at St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Billingham marked an exciting milestone on Monday 5th January, as they moved into their brand new school building for the first time.

After a long-awaited transition, children arrived full of enthusiasm and excitement, eager to explore their new learning environment. The modern building has been thoughtfully designed to support both learning and wellbeing, providing bright, welcoming spaces where pupils can thrive.

St. Joseph’s is proud to be an Eco-School, with the new building incorporating energy-efficient features and solar panels capable of generating its own renewable energy. The development reflects the school’s commitment to sustainability and its responsibility to future generations.

The new school stands as a testament to the strength of the local community and to the shared vision of creating the very best opportunities for children. More than bricks and mortar, the building represents a place where pupils are encouraged to dream big, develop confidence, and begin their lifelong journey of learning.

Angela Birrell, Headteacher of St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, said: “We are absolutely elated to finally be in our new school building after what has felt like a long-awaited journey. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone at Bowmer + Kirkland for their outstanding work, as well as to Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust and the Department for Education for their invaluable support throughout this project. The children have settled into their new school tremendously, and we are incredibly excited to see what the future holds for St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.”

The school would like to extend a huge thank you to Bowmer + Kirkland and the Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust for their continued support, collaboration and commitment throughout the development process. As St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School settles into its new home, pupils and staff are looking ahead with excitement and optimism to all that the future holds.