--- title: "Storytelling Visit Sparks Love of Reading" url: "https://stteresashartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-06-30-storytelling-visit-sparks-love-of-reading" school: "St. Teresa’s Catholic Primary School" --- **Tel:** 01429 274936 **Email:** admin@stteresashartlepool.bhcet.org.uk # Storytelling Visit Sparks Love of Reading ![Image of Storytelling Visit Sparks Love of Reading](https://files.schudio.com/st-teresa-s-catholic-primary-school-hartlepool-2/images/news/733471743_122245991798121651_1150169669986705554_n.jpg) 30 June 2026 **Pupils from St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School in Hartlepool** recently enjoyed a fantastic morning of storytelling during a visit to **Community Hub South**. ### Captivating Stories for Young Minds The children were delighted to take part in a session led by **Elizabeth Baker Storytelling**, whose imaginative and engaging stories captured everyone’s attention from beginning to end. The session was filled with **smiles, laughter and excitement**, helping to bring stories to life in a creative and memorable way. ### Inspiring a Love of Reading During the visit, pupils also learned about this year’s **Summer Reading Challenge, “Read to the Beat”**, and are now looking forward to taking part over the school holidays. The experience encouraged children to develop a deeper interest in books, storytelling and creativity. ### A Valuable Opportunity The visit was a wonderful opportunity for pupils to engage with storytelling in a new setting, helping to nurture a **lifelong love of reading**. A huge thank you goes to the **team at Community Hub South** and to **Elizabeth Baker** for providing such an inspiring and enjoyable experience. The school looks forward to seeing pupils discover even more exciting stories over the summer. [Trips](https://stteresashartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/trips) [ St Teresa’s Hartlepool Crowned Tournament Champions ](https://stteresashartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-06-19-st-teresa-s-hartlepool-crowned-tournament-champions) [Reception Children Shine at Sports Day ](https://stteresashartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-07-06-reception-children-shine-at-sports-day) ![St. Teresa’s Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-teresa-s-catholic-primary-school-hartlepool-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St. Teresa’s Catholic Primary School Callander Road Hartlepool TS25 3BG 01429 274936 - [Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/bhcet.org.uk) - [Liturgy](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stteresashartlepool/#) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stteresas_hartlepool/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Teresa’s Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stteresashartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)