--- title: "Message from Head Teacher" url: "https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/message-from-head-teacher" school: "St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in County Durham [Click Here](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** 01388 602 608 **Email:** admin@stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk # Message from Head Teacher **Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School** It is my pleasure to welcome you to St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School where we are respectful, responsible, compassionate and safe individuals. At St. Joseph’s, we strive to create a happy, inclusive environment where every child is valued, loved and encouraged to reach their fullest potential. As a beacon of Christ’s light in Coundon and the Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust, our school is built on a foundation of faith, respect, and compassion, creating a nurturing environment where all children can flourish. We believe that each child is a cherished creation of God, with a unique place and purpose in the world. We encourage our children to dream big, aspiring to be the best they can be, recognising their potential to make a difference within our community and beyond. Through fostering resilience and confidence, we prepare our children to embrace the opportunities before them and to grow as responsible, compassionate members of society. Our dedicated staff and supportive community work together to ensure that St. Joseph's is a place where every child feels a strong sense of belonging, self-belief, and purpose. I am deeply proud of the inspiring environment we offer, where children are empowered to recognise their gifts, take opportunities they are given, and shine as compassionate, confident individuals. ![](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/images/1%5B1%5D.png) ![](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/images/2%5B1%5D.png) ![](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/images/3%5B1%5D.png) ![](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/images/4%5B1%5D.png) Thank you for taking the time to visit our website which is a work in progress as we update it regularly. Please take time to revisit our site and see what changes we have made. Whether you are a current member of our school community or considering joining us, we look forward to welcoming you in person and sharing more about our wonderful school. Warm regards, Mrs Gibson-Crone **![](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/images/St_Josephs_Coundon_Media_Day_Nov24-241.jpg)** ### WE ARE ST JOSEPH'S - [About Us](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/message-from-head-teacher) - [Message from Head Teacher](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/message-from-head-teacher) - [Our Vision and Mission](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/vision-and-mission) - [Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust](https://bhcet.org.uk/) - [School Prospectus](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/school-prospectus) - [Hear from our pupils](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/hear-from-our-pupils) - [Our Outcomes](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/our-outcomes) - [Our Performance](https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/148629/st-joseph%27s-catholic-primary-school%2c-coundon) - [School Gallery](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/school-gallery) - [School Council](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/pupil-leaders) - [Vacancies](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/vacancies) - [Contact Us](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/contact) - [Catholic Life](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) - [Governance](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/governance) ![St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-admin-stjoseph-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School Victoria Lane Coundon Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 8NN 01388 602 608 - [Online Payments](https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin) - [Teams FAQs](https://bhcet.org.uk/information/teams-faqs/) - [Office 365](https://outlook.office365.com/carmel.org.uk) - [Remote Access](https://remote.carmel.org.uk/) - [Liturgy](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/StJosephsCoundon) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stjosephs_coundon/) ### 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://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)