--- title: "Inspiring Futures in Aviation: Year 5/6 Learn With Simfly at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Coundon" url: "https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-admin-stjoseph-2.schudio.com/news/2026-03-30-inspiring-futures-in-aviation-year-5-6-learn-with-simfly-at-st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-" school: "St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School" --- **Tel:** 01388 602 608 **Email:** admin@stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk # Inspiring Futures in Aviation: Year 5/6 Learn With Simfly at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Coundon ![Simfly at St Joseph's](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-admin-stjoseph-2/images/news/657204204_1383981887083121_509128771442431758_n.jpg) 30 March 2026 ![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-admin-stjoseph-2.schudio.com/images/news/661556056_1383981893749787_7490706899433079659_n.jpg)Our Year 5 and Year 6 pupils at **St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Coundon** were treated to an unforgettable careers session all about the world of aviation! We were delighted to welcome **Stuie from Simfly – Virtual Global Flying**, who spent the day sharing his incredible knowledge, enthusiasm, and first‑hand experience of life in the aviation industry. Stuie, **Director and Chief Flying Instructor** on the Boeing 737‑800 flight simulator — and **Tees Valley Entrepreneur of the Year** — gave our pupils an inspiring insight into what it takes to work in this exciting field. His passion for aviation shone through as he spoke about flying, training, and the many roles that help keep the skies safe and operational. The children were captivated as they learned about the skills, teamwork, and dedication involved in aviation careers. From pilots and cabin crew to engineers and support teams, pupils discovered a wide range of pathways they could aspire to in the future. We are extremely grateful to Stuie for giving up his time and encouraging our pupils to aim high and believe in their potential. ✨ Who knows — perhaps this visit has sparked the dreams of some future pilots, cabin crew members, or aviation engineers right here at St Joseph’s! Thank you, Stuie, for an inspiring day! ![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-admin-stjoseph-2.schudio.com/images/news/657061132_1383981900416453_5182624914964763768_n.jpg) [Enrichment](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-admin-stjoseph-2.schudio.com/news/tag/enrichment) [ Learning From Heroes: Great North Air Ambulance Visits St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Coundon](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-admin-stjoseph-2.schudio.com/news/2026-03-24-learning-from-heroes-great-north-air-ambulance-visits-st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school) [Artist Visit at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Coundon ](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-admin-stjoseph-2.schudio.com/news/2026-04-13-artist-visit-at-st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-coundon) ![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://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-admin-stjoseph-2.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)