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Welcome

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School was founded in 1899. We are located in the village of Murton, close to the coastal town of Seaham. Our school was opened on March 15th, 1899 and celebrated its 110th birthday on 15th, March 2009. The school grounds provide ample space for the children to play in as well as being a resource area for the curriculum. There are 3 playgrounds, EYFS outdoor area, KS1 playground and KS2 playground. We also have a nature area and a detached sports field.
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School Diary

December 2025

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  • Open Evening
    Open Evening
    Starts: 3:00 pm
    Ends: December 2, 2025 - 5:30 pm


    Description:

    This afternoon, we are opening our doors to all parents of pre-school age children. Please come along and see what St. Joseph’s can offer your child.

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  • Christmas Jumper Day
    Christmas Jumper Day
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: December 4, 2025 - 11:59 pm


    Description:

    The whole school will be taking partin the ‘Wear a Christmas Jumper Day’, on Thursday, 4th December.

    Your child may wear a ‘ChristmasJumper’ instead of their school jumper. They must wear the rest of their normalschool uniform.

    This is to raise funds for Save theChildren and a minimum donation for £1 per child would be greatly appreciated.

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  • Christmas Dinner Day
    Christmas Dinner Day
    Starts: 11:30 am
    Ends: December 4, 2025 - 1:00 pm


    Description:

    Our school Christmas dinner will beon Thursday, 4th December. We would very much like all children to be partof the festivities that day as has been the tradition in the past.

    Ifyour child still wishes to have a packed lunch on that day, please let theschool office know by Thursday, 27th November at the latest. We willpresume allchildren will be having a school meal that day, unless otherwise informed.

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  • Panto at The Glebe Centre
    Panto at The Glebe Centre
    Starts: 1:00 pm
    Ends: December 10, 2025 - 3:30 pm

    Location: Glebe Centre, Durham Place, Murton, Seaham SR7 9BX, UK


    Description:

    The school have been invited to attend this year’s Pantoat The Glebe Centre; this will take place on Wednesday, 10th November 2025.

    The children, who will walk to The Glebe Centre,will leave school after lunch, at 1:00pm and will return by the end of theschool day. School uniform must be worn, including a school coat.

    The panto is being paid for by The Glebe Centre,therefore, no contribution is requested from Parents.

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  • Goldilocks & The Three Bears Panto
    Goldilocks & The Three Bears Panto
    Starts: 9:00 am
    Ends: December 11, 2025 - 1:00 pm

    Location: Middlesbrough Theatre, The Avenue, Middlesbrough TS5 6SA, UK


    Description:

    Wewill be taking the whole school on an Educational visit to MiddlesbroughTheatre to see this year’s Panto; Goldilocks & The Three Bears; this will take place onThursday, 11th December 2025.

    The children, who will travel by coach, willleave school  at 9:00am and will return in time for lunch.

    Please can you ensure your child is in school promptly. They must wear their school uniform.

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  • KS1 Nativity
    KS1 Nativity
    Starts: 1:00 pm
    Ends: December 12, 2025 - 1:30 pm

    Location: St Joseph's Primary School, Church La, Murton, Seaham SR7 9RD, UK


    Description:

    The KS1 Nativity will take place today in the school hall.

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  • KS2 Christmas Performance
    KS2 Christmas Performance
    Starts: 2:15 pm
    Ends: December 12, 2025 - 3:15 pm

    Location: St Joseph's Church, Church Ln, Murton, Seaham SR7 9BQ, UK


    Description:

    The KS2 Christmas Performance, will take place today in St Joseph's Church.

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  • KS1 Christmas Party
    KS1 Christmas Party
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: December 17, 2025 - 11:59 pm


    Description:

    Asthere will be activities all day the children may come to school dressed in theirparty clothes. Children will finish at normal time.

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  • KS2 Christmas Party
    KS2 Christmas Party
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: December 18, 2025 - 11:59 pm


    Description:

    As there will be activities all day the children may come to school dressed in their party clothes. Children will finish at normal time.

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Our new wildlife area

A big well done to the Friday night garden gang...
Our wildlife area is looking great...
They have also helped to set up the Forest School area.

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Murton
Seaham
Co. Durham
SR7 9RD
Tel 0191 526 1795 · Email murton.stjoseph.rc@durhamlearning.net




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