KS4 and KS5 creative arts students had the opportunity over the week to work with artist Adele Catchpole, commission by Bloomin Art, to create octopus lanterns ahead of the Wintertide Festival event. The octopus lanterns constructed by students will be carried as part of the 
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Last academic year Lillie from 6th form gained an internal work placement at Catcote Academy, which focused on her passion and abilities working with students with a variety of needs. From this Lillie now accesses an external work placement this academic year at footprints day 
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Dwayne has begun an exciting new work placement at La Ama Casa Spanish Cleaning Products. Stacey, manager and owner, extended a warm welcome, beginning Dwayne’s training exploring the various products offered. After discussing the merits of a selection of products, Stacey then showed Dwayne how to convert the Spanish instructions to 
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KS5 Creative arts students visited the Hartlepool Art Gallery to take part in Jonny Hannah’s artist workshop. His collection ‘Shipbuilders and Fisherfolk’ has been showcased worldwide and around the north east area, alongside creative workshops. The students loved creating illustrations inspired by the work of 
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Malachay is in his second academic year of working in McDonalds Restaurant, Marina Way. He continues to show progression in his work skills, especially his Customer Service skills.  He is now also supporting another one of our sixth formers, Maddy and has been ‘showing her 
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Our 6th formers at Brierton Site have ‘hit the ground running’ and began their weekly work experience placements.  Here is Christopher enjoying his work placement on a Thursday at Dutch Garden Centre. He is carrying out a wide range of duties including watering and ‘deadheading’ plants, 
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KS4 Creative arts students visited The Biscuit Factory in Newcastle today. The Biscuit Factory was the host venue for the Arts Bytes competition in June. Three students were nominated for prizes with work exhibited along with other schools. They enjoyed exploring the contemporary art exhibits 
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Once again, the Catcote 6th form Spotlights media group did us proud! This time it was their “Tall ships” themed performance which was held last Thursday 29th of June at the Elwick Grange care home.  Dressed as pirates the 5 students performed a set of 5 song to 
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Miss Ervine’s Y9 Enterprise group visited Hartlepool Community Fire Station. Students received a guided tour of the building, were allowed to sit in the fire engines, tried out the gym and even controlled the hose! Alongside this, students were encouraged to ask questions about careers 
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Creative arts students visited the MIMA art gallery to explore a range of contemporary artists that showcase worldwide and around the Tees Valley area. They enjoyed walking around, speaking to curators and learning about the history of the building.
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